Hotlines

Legal Services of New Jersey
1-888-LSNJ-LAW

LSNJ-LAW is a statewide legal hotline that provides information, advice and referrals to low-income residents of NJ with civil legal problems. (Criminal cases are referred to other resources) Legal Services of NJ coordinates the statewide network of nonprofit legal services programs that provide free legal assistance in civil cases to financially eligible NJ residents Accepts calls from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

NJ 211 Community Resource Website
2-1-1

NJ 211 is a free, confidential information and referral service that connects families and individuals in need of help to community resources. Areas of referral include financial assistance, emergency food and shelter assistance, affordable housing, abuse/neglect, childcare, disability, education, emergency services, employment, health/medical care, mental health, special transportation needs, substance abuse treatment and prevention services.