Emergency Assistance | Sussex County Division of Social Services
Resource Name:Emergency Assistance | Sussex County Division of Social Services
address
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
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 short‑term emergency financial and housing assistance to stabilize individuals and families experiencing homelessness or at risk of losing housing, and delivers support such as shelter placement, temporary rental assistance, utility payments, moving expenses, and rapid rehousing services to ensure safe and stable living conditions.