General Assistance (GA) | Mercer County Board of Social Services
200 Woolverton St, Trenton, NJ 08650
Eligibility
Single adults, 18 years or older, and couples without dependent children. Must meet income and resource standards, residence, citizenship and other non-financial requirements who reside in Ewing, Hamilton, Hightstown, Hopewell Borough, Hopewell Township, Lawrence, Pennington Borough, Robbinsville, Trenton, and West Windsor Township may apply for this program at the Mercer County Board of Social Services. Individuals who reside in other municipalities within Mercer County should contact their municipality to apply.
Required documents
Varies, call or visit agency for information.
Hours
Mon, Wed, Thurs, and Fri 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tues 8:30 am - 8:30 pm
609-989-4320
Voice·
Main Phone
800-564-1595
Voice·
Alternate Phone
Websitehttps://www.njhelps.gov/
Email[email protected]
Application process
Visit local agency, call, or access website to apply.
Fees
None.
Service area
Ewing, NJ
Hamilton, NJ
Hightstown, NJ
Hopewell, NJ
Lawrence, NJ
Pennington, NJ
Robbinsville, NJ
Trenton, NJ
West Windsor, NJ
| Provides individuals and couples without children who meet criteria and income guidelines temporary cash assistance and support services. |
Providing organization
Mercer County Board of Social Services
Aims to provide an opportunity for self-sufficiency to individuals and families through economic and social service programs designed for this purpose. Provides a variety of financial, medical and social services to persons and families who meet the necessary program criteria.