Long Branch
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Local offices in Long Branch
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing help · City office
Long Branch Housing Authority
2 Hope Lane, Long Branch, NJ 07740
Help here
- Public housing and rental assistanceContact the Housing Authority about public housing and housing assistance programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lbhousing.org
Older adults · City office
Long Branch Senior Center
85 Second Avenue, Long Branch, NJ 07740
Help here
- Senior programs and supportResidents age 60 and older can find programs, wellness activities, and help getting to local shops and services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on longbranch.org
Local office · City office
Long Branch City Administration
344 Broadway, Long Branch, NJ 07740
Help here
- City information and resident concernsContact City Administration with questions or concerns about city services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on longbranch.org
Human services · City office
Recreation & Human Services
231 Wilbur Ray Avenue, Long Branch, NJ 07740
Help here
- Recreation programs and parksFind city sports, classes, activities, and information about local parks.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on longbranch.org
Library · City office
Long Branch Free Public Library
328 Broadway, Long Branch, NJ 07740
Help here
- Library services and learning resourcesUse books, computers, Wi-Fi, literacy classes, and other free library resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on longbranch.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Long Branch
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Fulfill
3300 Route 66, Neptune, NJ 07753
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
South Jersey Legal Services, Inc.
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Affordable Housing Alliance
Listed on nj.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Monmouth County
Long Branch is in Monmouth County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Monmouth County Division of Social Services
3000 Kozloski Road, Freehold, NJ 07728
Help here
- Public benefits and social servicesContact the county about social services and available public benefits.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.monmouth.nj.us
Public health · Nonprofit
VNA of Central NJ WIC Program
790 Route 35, Middletown, NJ 07748
Help here
- WIC nutrition assistanceContact the WIC program to ask about nutrition assistance for eligible families.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nj.gov
Public health · County office
Monmouth County Office of Public Health
3000 Kozloski Road, Freehold, NJ 07728
Help here
- Public health information and servicesGet public health information and help with health concerns in the municipalities served by this office.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.monmouth.nj.us
Mental health and recovery · County office
Monmouth County Office of Mental Wellness and Supportive Services
3000 Kozloski Road, Freehold, NJ 07728
Help here
- Mental health and substance use supportGet help finding mental health and substance use services or raise a concern about care.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.monmouth.nj.us
Older adults · County office
Monmouth County Division of Aging, Disabilities and Veterans Services
1 East Main Street, Freehold, NJ 07728
Help here
- Aging and disability servicesGet information and referrals for aging, disability, transportation, care, and caregiver services.
- Veterans servicesContact the county office for help connecting with veterans services and benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nj.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Monmouth County Division of Aging, Disabilities and Veterans Services, Area Agency on Aging
1 East Main Street, Freehold, NJ 07728
Help here
- Aging and disability resource connectionGet information and referrals for local aging and disability services and supports.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nj.gov
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.
- 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.
- Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
- SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.
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
Talk to a person
- NJ 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988