Salem

Local offices in Salem

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

• Housing help · City office

  Housing Authority of the City of Salem

  205 7th Street, Salem, NJ 08079

  Help here

  • Public housing and housing choice vouchersApply for public housing or a housing choice voucher through the authority’s online application.Apply online
  Call 856-935-5022DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on salemhousingauthority.org

• Local office · City office

  Salem Municipal Building

  125 West Broadway, Salem, NJ 08079

  Help here

  • City government servicesContact City Hall for city services and questions for the City Administrator or City Clerk.
  • Tax and utility billsPay city tax and utility bills or contact the Tax Collector about a bill.
  Call 856-935-0372DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofsalemnj.gov

• Jobs and training · State office

  Salem One-Stop Career Center

  147 South Virginia Avenue, Penns Grove, NJ 08069

  Help here

  • Job search and training helpGet help with job searches, resumes, interviews, career counseling, and job training.
  Call 856-238-6800DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on nj.gov

• Library · City office

  Salem Free Public Library

  112 W. Broadway, Salem, NJ 08079

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books, use technology, find information, or join a program.
  Call 856-935-0526DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on mysalemlibrary.org

City of Salem, New Jersey website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Salem

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

Offices for all of Salem County

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

• Human services · County office

  Salem County Department of Social Services

  147 South Virginia Avenue, Penns Grove, NJ 08069

  Help here

  • Food and cash assistanceApply for SNAP, cash assistance, Medicaid, or emergency assistance.Apply online
  • Child supportGet help with child support services through the county social services office.
  Call 856-299-7200DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on scbssnj.org

• Housing help · City office

  Housing Authority of the City of Salem

  205 Seventh Street, Salem, NJ 08079

  Help here

  • Public housing and housing choice vouchersApply for public housing or a housing choice voucher when applications are open.Apply online
  Call 856-935-5022DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on salemhousingauthority.org

• Local office · Regional office

  NJ 211

  Help here

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

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on nj211.org

• Public health · County office

  Salem County Department of Health and Human Services

  110 Fifth Street, Salem, NJ 08079

  Help here

  • Public health servicesContact the county for public health information and health department services.
  Call 856-935-7510DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on health.salemcountynj.gov

• Mental health and recovery · County office

  Salem County Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services

  110 Fifth Street, Salem, NJ 08079

  Help here

  • Mental health and addiction servicesGet information about local mental health and substance use services.
  Call 856-935-7510DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on salemcountynj.gov

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Salem County Courthouse

  92 Market Street, Salem, NJ 08079

  Help here

  • Court self-help and case informationFind court information and resources for people representing themselves.
  Call 856-878-5050DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on njcourts.gov

Everything in Salem 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.
• 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