General Assistance (GA) | Sussex County Division of Social Services
83 Spring St, Newton, NJ 07860
Eligibility
Single individuals and childless couples within the service area (except Montague Township, as they provide residents with the assistance, on a local level)
Required documents
Call or visit NJ Helps website for full document information
Hours
Facility hours: Mon - Fri 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
NJ Helps website to apply for services: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
973-383-3600
Voice·
Main Phone
973-383-3627
Fax·
Fax
Website
https://www.njhelps.gov/Application process
Call or walk-in to apply for services; can apply thru NJ Helps website as well.
Fees
None
Service area
Sussex County, NJ
Provides cash assistance to single individuals and childless couples. May also receive Food Stamps and Medicaid.
Providing organization
Sussex County Division of Social Services
Provides public assistance, financial benefits, and social services to eligible individuals and families, and delivers case management, eligibility determination, and supportive services to promote stability and self‑sufficiency.