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

800-564-1595

Voice

https://www.njhelps.gov/

[email protected]

Interpretation services

English, Spanish

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

Description

Provides individuals and couples without children who meet criteria and income guidelines temporary cash assistance and support services. Also includes Transitional and Readjustment Services (to former offender leaving correctional facilities and returning to Mercer County).

What's Here

Welfare to Work Programs Ex-Offender Reentry Programs General Relief Applications

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.