Community Outreach

Home Energy Assistance PSE&G
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Programs available

• Weatherization Assistance
• Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
• University Service Fund Credits (USF)

Bergen County Residents can apply at:
Bergen County Community Action Partnership, INC.
(Hours Monday, Tues, Wed, 9am-11am or 1pm-3pm and Thursday 9:00-11:00am, 1:00-3:00 & 5:00-7:30)
316 State Street
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 488-5100

NJ Lifeline Credit Program
1.800.792.9745
$225 yearly for Gas and Electric bills – Senior Citizens

NJ Shares
1.866.657.4273
Help with your electric bills for short term financial difficulty

TRUE:
Temporary Relief for Utility Expenses Grant – 1-855-465-8783

Department of Labor
60 State Street,
Hackensack, NJ 07601 (201) 329-9600
Apply for Unemployment benefits online www.njuifile.net

New Jersey American Water
Assistance with water bill for low-income individuals
1-877-652-9426.

SUEZ Cares
No income guideline 1-800-422-0141

NJ Comfort Partners
Installation of energy efficiency measures, education and counseling for low-income households.
1-888-773-8326

Bergen County Department of Health Services
General information: Community Mental Health Services
1.201.634.2750

Bergen County Board of Social Services
Apply for Food Stamps & Medicaid on line at www.bcbss.com
218 Rte. 17 North
17 Park Office Center
Rochelle Park, NJ
(201) 368-4200

Meals on Wheels
Disabled and Aged Persons: 201-336-7420

Rutherford Area: Comprehensive Behavioral Healthcare Inc.
1.201.646.0195 or 1.201.935.3322
Bergen County Mental Health – General Questions

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
1.201.262.HELP (1.201.262.4357)

Rutherford Community Pantry
1.201.460.3000 ext. 3168

CGP&H - Affordable Homes for Sale and Rent in New Jersey
To apply for affordable housing in Rutherford or any other towns, you need to apply online to CGP&H

Piazza & Associates Affordable Housing Services
www.housingquest.com
609-786-1100 ext. 300

Rutherford Senior Manor
67 Kip Avenue Rutherford, NJ 07070
201-438-7327
Entrance is limited to persons 62 years and older or to someone with mobility, vision or hearing impairment in which case the age is 18 or over.Income limitation

Housing Authority of Bergen County
One Bergen Plaza 2nd Floor
Hackensack, NJ 07601
201-336-7600
Apply for section 8 Housing or
Apply for Senior Citizen/Disabled
Public Housing Programs

Housing Authority of Bergen County
Boiling Springs Gardens
147 Hackensack Street East
Rutherford, NJ 07073
201-935-0790
Apply for Senior Citizen/Disabled Public Housing Programs
Entrance is limited to persons 62 years and older or to someone with mobility, vision or hearing impairment in which case the age is 18 or over.Income limitation

Housing Authority of Bergen County
25 Rockwood Place Suite
205 Englewood, NJ 0731
201-569-7454
Apply for Senior Citizen/Disabled Public Housing Programs
Entrance is limited to persons 62 years and older or to someone with mobility, vision or hearing impairment in which case the age is 18 or over. Income limitation

Legal Services Northeast NJ
190 Moore Street
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 487-2166

The Rutherford Public Library
201-939-8600
Resume writing, Job Seekers, Employment & Career Information

Verizon’s Communications Lifeline
Low-income residents and Seniors, 50% discount
1-877-652-9426.

Social Security Administration office
Apply for Social Security Income or Social Security Disability or retirement benefits
935 Allwood Road, Clifton, NJ
(800) 772-1213

Local Shuttles
The Rutherford DPW operates several local commuter shuttles. For more information click here.

Bridgebuilders
Volunteers assist with local doctor visits.
Patient needs to be able to walk independently to the car.
201-460-1600

Bergen County Community Transportation
201-368-5955
Access Link NJ Transit
(800) 955-2321
www.njtransit.com/as_al.shtml

EZ RIDE
(201) 939-4242

Logisticare
Transportation to medical appointments for Medicaid Recipients
(866) 527-9933