Camden

Local offices in Camden

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Housing authority · City office

  Bureau of Housing Services

  520 Market Street, City Hall, Room 218A, Camden, NJ 08102

  Help here

  • Housing assistanceAsk about first-time homebuyer help, home repair programs, and rental subsidies.
  Call 856-757-7283DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on camdennj.gov

• Housing authority · Regional office

  Housing Authority of the City of Camden

  2021 Watson Street, 2nd Floor, Camden, NJ 08105

  Help here

  • Public housing and housing vouchersContact the housing authority about public housing and housing choice vouchers.
  Call 856-968-2700DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on camdenhousing.org

• Local office · Nonprofit

  NJ 211

  Help here

  • Community service referralsCall or visit NJ 211 to find local help with housing, food, health care, and other needs.Read more
  Call 877-652-1148Website

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on nj211.org

• Human services · City office

  Department of Human Services

  1000 N. 6th Street, Camden, NJ 08102

  Help here

  • Human services and emergency assistanceAsk about city programs, emergency help, and support for residents facing homelessness.
  • Senior servicesAsk about year-round programs and support for older residents.
  • Recreation programsFind recreation, after-school, and summer programs for children, youth, and adults.
  • Emergency utility assistanceEligible Camden residents facing a utility shutoff can ask about emergency bill assistance.Read more
  Call 856-757-7285DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on camdennj.gov

• Human services · City office

  City of Camden Constituent Services

  520 Market Street, Camden, NJ 08102

  Help here

  • City help and service requestsContact the city for help finding the right office or reporting a concern.
  Call 856-757-7200DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on camdennj.gov

• State office · State office

  New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission Camden Licensing Center

  2600 Mount Ephraim Ave, Suite 400, Camden, NJ 08104

  Help here

  • Driver license servicesVisit the licensing center for eligible driver license and identification transactions.Read more
  DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nj.gov

• Library · Regional office

  Camden Public Libraries

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit a Camden library branch for books and other library services.Read more
  Website

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on camdennj.gov

City of Camden website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Camden

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Offices for all of Camden County

Camden is in Camden County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Camden County Board of Social Services

  101 Woodcrest Road, Suite 161, Cherry Hill, NJ 08003

  Help here

  • Social and financial assistanceGet help with cash assistance, SNAP, Medicaid, emergency shelter, and other support programs.Apply online
  • Child supportGet help locating a parent, establishing parentage, or starting or changing a child support order.Read more
  Call 856-225-8800DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on camdencounty.com

• Child support · State office

  Camden Child Support

  Camden County Hall of Justice, 101 South 5th Street, Camden, NJ 08103

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help with child support matters through the county court office.
  Call 877-655-4371DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on njcourts.gov

• Local office · Nonprofit

  Gateway Community Action Partnership WIC Program, Blackwood Plaza

  1111 South Black Horse Pike, Blackwood, NJ 08012

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition benefitsWIC helps eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children get food and nutrition support.
  Call 856-451-5600DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nj.gov

• Public health · County office

  Camden County Department of Health and Human Services

  520 Market Street, 6th Floor, Camden, NJ 08102

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet information about immunizations, disease prevention, environmental health, and other county health services.
  Call 856-374-6000DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on camdencounty.com

• Mental health and recovery · County office

  Camden County Office of Mental Health and Addiction

  512 Lakeland Road, Blackwood, NJ 08012

  Help here

  • Behavioral health referralsCall for help finding mental health or substance use treatment and local support.
  Call 856-374-6361DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on camdencounty.com

• Older adults · County office

  Camden County Division of Senior and Disabled Services

  512 Lakeland Road, 4th Floor, Blackwood, NJ 08012

  Help here

  • Aging and disability supportGet information and referrals for older adults, adults with disabilities, and their caregivers.
  Call 856-858-3220DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on camdencounty.com

Everything in Camden County

New Jersey programs by kind of help

These are run by New Jersey and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.

• FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
• HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
• GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
• TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
• HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
• MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
• CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
• EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
• WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
• LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.

Checked on October 8, 2026

Federal help anyone can use

These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.

• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security retirement benefits

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Medicare

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.

  Call 1-800-633-4227
• Extra Help with Medicare drug costs

  Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• VA health care

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.

  Call 1-877-222-8387
• VA disability compensation and benefits

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.

  Call 1-800-827-1000
• FAFSA, the federal student aid form

  U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• Federal Pell Grant

  U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• Lifeline phone and internet discount

  Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.

  Call 1-800-234-9473
• Head Start and Early Head Start

  U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.

  Call 1-866-763-6481
• IRS Free File

  Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.

• VITA and TCE free tax help

  Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.

  Call 1-800-906-9887
• Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)

  Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.

  Call 1-800-829-1040
• Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)

  U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.

• Replace a Social Security card

  Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• FEMA disaster assistance

  Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.

  Call 1-800-621-3362

Checked on October 9, 2026