FINANCIAL AND LEGAL HELP
FINANCIAL HELP
Westwood Borough Social Services
101 Washington Ave, Westwood.
Kathy Elgert: 201-664-7100 Ext. 110.
The Borough social services helps residents access community services and provides limited emergency assistance.
Affordable New Jersey Communities for Homeowners and Renters (ANCHOR)This program provides property tax relief to New Jersey residents who owned or rented their principal residence (main home) on October 1, 2019, and met the income limits.
State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) Counseling
Hackensack office: 1 Bergen County Plz 2nd floor
800-792-8820, Hackensack office: 201-336-7413
Access help with applying for money-saving benefits for Medicare and health insurance.
Bergen Family Center
44 Armory St, Englewood or 10 Banta Pl, Hackensack.
201-568-0817 or 201-342-9200
Provides information, referral, and assistance in obtaining relevant benefits.
Jewish Family and Children's Services of Northern New Jersey
1485 Teaneck Rd, Teaneck.
Call: 201-837-9090 Email: [email protected]
Provides information, referral, and assistance in obtaining relevant benefits.
Asian Women's Christian Association
9 Genesee Ave, Teaneck.
201-862-1116.
Provides information, referral, and assistance in obtaining relevant benefits.
Social Security Administration
Continental Plz, 2nd floor, 401 Hackensack Ave, Hackensack.
1-800-722-1213 Or 1-800-325-0778.
Provides information about Social Security benefits or Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
Bergen County Board of Social Services
218 Rt 17N, Rochelle Park.
201-368-4200.
Offers various assistance programs.
The Senior Freeze (Property Tax Reimbursement) Program
Bergen County Walk-in Assistance: 2208 Rt 208, Fair Lawn.
Property Tax Reimbursement (Senior Freeze) Hotline - 1-800-882-6597.
Reimburses eligible NJ residents who are senior citizens or disabled persons for property tax increases on their home.
Reverse Mortgage
1-855-899-3778 (toll-free)
A type of home loan for older homeowners that requires no monthly mortgage payments.
LEGAL HELP
Northeast New Jersey Legal Services
190 Moore St, Hackensack 201-487-2166.
Provides low and moderate income individuals with free legal advice and services. Also offers The Senior Law Project, which provides free legal assistance in civil matters related to aging.
Adult Protective Services: Bergen County Board of Social Services
201-368-4300
Adult Protective Services (APS) investigates reports of suspected abuse, neglect, and exploitation of vulnerable adults living in the community. Reports may be made by anyone. When a report is received, APS investigates. If the report is confirmed and the person is willing to accept help, APS will identify and put in place, services that can help the vulnerable person.