Social Services for the Homeless (SSH) - Morristown Office | Morris County Office of Temporary Assistance (OTA)

340 W Hanover Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960

Eligibility

Open to County residents who: - Are NOT receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), General Assistance (GA), or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Have not received any of the above benefits for more than 4 consecutive months within the last calendar year- Have a household income, including employment, unemployment benefits, social security, or pension- Are at imminent risk of homelessness due to short-term issues

Required documents

Current utility bills, eviction notice, ID, proof of family size, proof of household income, utility disconnection notice

Hours

Mon - Fri 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

973-326-7800

Voice

973-829-8264

Voice

973-326-7264

Voice - Main Phone Food Stamp Program

973-326-7808

Fax

https://www.morriscountynj.gov/Departments/Temporary-Assistance/Homeless-Services

Languages

English

Interpretation services

English

Application process

Please call to schedule an appointment for intake. All applicants must complete a Homeless Management Information System (NJHMIS) Client Consent Single Intake form for each household member.

Fees

None.

Service area

Morris County, NJ

Description

Offers financial assistance to county residents who are at risk of homelessness, but are INELIGIBLE for welfare programs. This includes: Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), General Assistance (GA), or Supplemental Security Income (SSI).

What's Here

Homelessness Prevention Programs Rent Payment Assistance Water Service Payment Assistance Gas Service Payment Assistance Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance Electric Service Payment Assistance

Providing organization

Morris County Office of Temporary Assistance (OTA)

Offers a variety of financial, medical and social services to persons and families who meet the necessary program criteria. This includes Medicaid and SNAP benefits.