Social Services for the Homeless (SSH) - Dover | Morris County Office of Temporary Assistance (OTA)
Resource Name:Social Services for the Homeless (SSH) - Dover | Morris County Office of Temporary Assistance (OTA)
address
79 Bassett Highway, Dover, NJ 07801
Eligibility
Open to County residents who:
- Are NOT receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), General Assistance (GA), or Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
- Have not received any of the above benefits for more than 4 consecutive months within the last calendar year
- Have a household income, including employment, unemployment benefits, social security, or pension
- Are at imminent risk of homelessness due to short-term issues
Required documents
Current utility bills, eviction notice, ID, proof of family size, proof of household income, utility disconnection notice
Hours
Mon – Fri 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
973-326-7808
Fax
·Fax
973-682-4990
Voice
·Main Phone
973-829-8264
Voice
·Intake Line
973-326-7800
Voice
·Alternate Phone
Application process
Please call to schedule an appointment for intake. All applicants must complete a Homeless Management Information System (NJHMIS) Client Consent Single Intake form for each household member.
Fees
None
Service area
Morris County, NJ
Offers financial assistance to county residents who are at risk of homelessness, but are INELIGIBLE for welfare programs. This includes: Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), General Assistance (GA), or Supplemental Security Income (SSI).