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All the information you need on how to enjoy your time in Atlantic City, find out more about the City itself and the services offered to visitors as well as residents.

The goal for the Single Point of Entry System is to simplify access to services in Atlantic County. This Single Point of Entry will offer the following services:
— Benefits
— Case management
— Food and clothing
— Housing
— Mental health treatment
— Primary care service
— Reconnecting to family and friends
— Substance use treatment
— Supportive employment
— VA support
• Help Obtain Necessary Identification
• Travelers Assistance
(All services based on eligibility).
Staff are available: Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 2:00 pm; After hours, weekends & holidays, please call 609-345-2277
Atlantic County Office Building
1333 Atlantic Avenue, 1st Floor (Walk-ins Welcome)
609-343-2277; After hours, holidays & weekends please call 609-345-5517
aha@jfsatlantic.org

Family Promise of Atlantic County is a
nonprofit organization that helps low-income families become independent. Networks of congregations and volunteers meet homeless families ’
immediate needs for shelter, meals and support. CONTACT INFORMATION
familypromiseac@gmail.com
609-412-5398
P.O. Box 1632, Absecon, NJ 08201

NJHelps can help you determine what programs and assistance you and your family may be eligible for, such as: food stamps, utility assistance, health insurance and more. In English and in Spanish.
NJHelps is a free and easy guide for you to determine what programs and assistance for which you and your family may be eligible. NJHelps will tell you where to go for help and what to bring with you, after you have answered a few basic questions. NJHelps can also provide you with contact information and links to valuable resources available throughout the State.

O.C.E.A.N. Inc. offers a rental assistance program for individuals/families who meet the criteria for Emergency Rental/Deposit Assistance to avoid Homelessness as outlined below:
Individual/family is a resident of Atlantic and Cape May Counties
Individual/family is not residing in low-income or subsidized housing (incl Section 8).
Individual/family meets income eligibility requirements -125% of Federal Poverty Level
Individual/family have resided in the current rental unit for at least one year
Individual/family rent and expenses are current-demonstrated by (need to define-letter from landlord, rental receipts, current utility bills).
Individual/family is not at risk for eviction
Individual/family is willing to participate in Housing Counseling Assistance through OCEAN Inc. one a month.
Individual/Family must provide proof of income.

Work First New Jersey

General Assistance (WorkFirst NJ) Benefits include: food, clothing, shelter and household furnishings; temporary rental assistance or back rent or mortgage payments; utility payments (e.g. heat, water, electric); transportation to search for housing; and moving expenses. Eligible persons include the homeless or those at immediate risk of becoming homeless, and those who have experienced a substantial loss of housing, food, clothing or household furnishings due to fire, flood or similar disaster. WFNJ clients may receive Emergency Assistance in certain situations.

In order to receive TANF benefits in New Jersey, residents must file an application with their local county welfare office (See below for locations).

County Office Building
1333 Atlantic Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 348-3001

Pleasantville One Stop Center
2 South Main Street
Pleasantville, NJ 08232
(609) 485-0227

2009 Bacharach Blvd.
Atlantic City, New Jersey 08404
(609) 345-5517
Men, women and children. Breakfast and dinner. 7 days

ATLANTIC CITY FOOD PANTRIES

As AC residents are not permitted to use the Egg Harbor Township food bank, they must use one of the following locations which serve the Atlantic City area: Please call to find out which days, what time and what ID is needed to get food baskets.

Catholic Charities 9 North Georgia Avenue Atlantic City, NJ 08401 343-3448

Community Harvest 233 N New York Ave., Atlantic City, NJ 08401 272-1678

Grace Assembly of God 201 Atlantic Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401 839-2986

Salvation Army 22 S Texas Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401 344-0660

St. Andrews 936 Baltic Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401 344-7333

St. James AME Church 101 N New York Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401 345-0179 

St. Nicholas of Tolentine  1409 Pacific Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401 344-1040

Zion Redevelopment 525 Atlantic Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401 348-9304

Search for area food pantries by zip code on this site.

Allows you to search to Find a Meal (Soup Kitchens) or Find Groceries (Food Pantries) by city, county, or name.

Atlantic County Department of Family & Community Development
1333 Atlantic Ave.
Atlantic City NJ 08401
(609) 348-3001 ext 2606
Apply Online by clicking on the link above.

Atlantic City Senior Citizen Programs
New York & Adriatic Ave. (Old Soldiers Home)
Atlantic City , NJ 08401
(609) 347-5458
Meals on Wheels Program: This Program packages and delivers 160 meals a day, M-F to handicapped and disabled Senior Citizens living in Atlantic City. To be eligible, you must be 60 or older, disabled and not able to care for yourself. For More Info Call (609) 347-5827.

The National Hunger Clearinghouse collects and distributes information about programs that address the immediate and long-term needs of struggling families and individuals. The National Hunger Hotline (1-866-3 HUNGRY or 1-866-348-6479), refers people in need of emergency food assistance to food pantries, government programs, and model grassroots organizations that work to improve access to healthy, nutritious food.

Beginning January 1, 2013 County Photo Identification Cards are available to senior county residents, 60 and over, only at the Mays Landing County Clerk's office. Included on this card is your photo, name, address, date of birth, height, weight, eye and hair color, and signature.

Legal Services of New Jersey (LSNJ), an independent, non-profit organization, coordinates the statewide Legal Services system. LSNJ strives to ensure equal access to justice under law to all people of New Jersey, providing free legal assistance to low-income people in civil matters.

New Jersey residents 14 years of age and older, may apply for a non-driver photo identification. The non-driver ID is issued solely for the purpose of providing identification and is not a license to drive.

ALL APPLICANTS, ADULTS, AND MINORS, MUST APPEAR IN PERSON! The only exception is for Adult Applicants who are eligible for the DS-82 Mail-In Application. Estimated turn-around times: ROUTINE 6 WEEKS – EXPEDITED – 2 TO 3 WEEKS.
Address: Atlantic City Office
County Office Building
1333 Atlantic Ave, 1st floor
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
609-343-2358

Click on one of the images (for the Animal Shelter, Intergenerational Services, or Meadowview); for more information on volunteering at one of these sites. For additional information about Volunteer opportunities in Atlantic County please contact Susan Worthington, our Volunteer Coordinator at(609) 343-2233 or send her an email at volunteer@aclink.org

To find out about obtaining a free cell phone, please see the following websites:
http://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/
https://www.safelinkwireless.com/Enrollment/Safelink/en/Public/NewHome.html
https://www.assurancewireless.com

Headstart

Address: James Usry Head Start Center (Serving 6 weeks to 5 year old children)
1010 Drexel Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
For more information, please contact: Family Advocate, Ronald Glass, Carla Thomas, La Toya Dunston, or Carmen Sotomayor at 609-428-6719, or 957-6946; Site Director: Kimberly Clark at 609-501-7152

This Head Start Center provides center-based childcare for preschoolers, including those with special needs. All programs provide the following services, free of charge, to qualifying families--Individualized Education Programs; Breakfast/Lunch/Snack. 

Address: Gateway Head Start Early Education Center
1433 Bacharach Blvd.
Atlantic City, NJ 08401-4417 For more information please contact:
Website: http://www.gatewaycap.org/ Phone: (609) 487-4540

Head Start is a federal program that promotes the school readiness of children ages birth to five from low-income families by enhancing their cognitive, social, and emotional development. Head Start programs provide a learning environment that supports children's growth in the following domains: language and literacy; cognition and general knowledge; physical development and health; social and emotional development; and approaches to learning. 

Having temporary residency shouldn't stop you from getting a library card. Stop by the Circulation Desk to find out more and apply for your free library card today.

All applications for public housing must be completed on-line. To access applications use this link.

POB 1258
Atlantic City, NJ 08404
Phone Number: (609) 343-1661

Camden Field Office
800-840 Cooper Street, 2nd Floor
Camden, NJ 08102-1156
Phone: (856) 757-5081
Rental Help in NJ

2009 Bacharach Blvd.
Atlantic City, New Jersey 08404
(609) 345-5517

2416 Arctic Ave
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 340-8816

1201 New Road, Suite 240
Linwood, NJ 08221
24 Hr. Hotline: (609) 646-6767; Tollfree-1-800-286-4184

Youths ages 18-21
929 Atlantic Ave.
Atlantic City, NJ 08401-7401
(609) 348-4070

Youths ages 11-17
201 S Shore Rd
Northfield City , NJ 08225
(609) 645-5899

Offers Emergency Financial Assistance, Emergency Shelter
and Food & Nutrition Programs. Please contact local Salvation Army:
22 S. Texas Avenue
ATLANTIC CITY

Telephone: (609) 344-0660
Email: Thomas.Pierce@use.salvationarmy.org;

This is the Obama administration program to help distressed mortgage holders stay in their homes through a variety of means, including refinancing and mortgage modifications.

Search here for rentals and also Temporary Housing if you were displaced by Hurricane Sandy.

Atlantic City Down Payment Assistance Program; Eligible Applicants (Households);
Who have resided in Atlantic County for the previous 12 months or are employed in Atlantic City, Who have not owned a home for the previous 2 years, And are able to obtain
a fixed rate mortgage through NJHMFA approved lenders*, And meet established income limits (under $100, 000). The Program may provide down payment assistance up to 10% of the purchase price and up to $5,000.00 of eligible closing cost for a combined total amount not to exceed $30,000.00.

800 N. Maryland Ave
Atlantic City, NJ - 08401
(609) 347-9210
Atlantic Villas offers affordable housing to low income individuals. The rent is subsidized by the government for those who qualify. Contact Atlantic Villas for complete details on eligibility requirements, availability of rentals, and their application procedures for affordable housing.

Barclay Arms

721 Pennsylvania Ave
Atlantic City, NJ - 08404
(609) 344-6120

Barclay Arms offers affordable housing to low income families. The rent is subsidized by the government for those who qualify. The complex features 2, 3 and 4-bedroom apartments.Contact Barclay Arms for complete details on eligibility requirements, availability of rentals, and their application.

Barlinvis Apartments

2006 Beach Ave
Atlantic City, NJ - 08401
(609) 344-7424

Barlinvis Apartments offers affordable housing to low income individuals. The rent is subsidized by the government for those who qualify. The complex features 1, 2 and 3-bedroom apartments.Contact Barlinvis Apartments for complete details on eligibility requirements, and availability of rentals,

Baltic Plaza Senior Apartments

1313 Baltic Ave
Atlantic City, NJ - 08401
(609) 347-9550

This is a low income apartment. The government gives funds directly to this apartment owner. They charge lower rent for low income persons. Contact this apartment for low rent, Senior housing apartments with subsidized government low income rates. Call (609) 347-9550 for more information.

Brigantine Homes
1062 Brigantine Blvd
Atlantic City, NJ - 08401
609-344-7069
Brigantine homes is a family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal
governments HUD. Contact brigantine homes for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications..

Bright's Villa North and South (family)

 263A N Indiana Ave (North)
Atlantic City, NJ - 08401
(609) 347-8049

263a North Indiana Avenue (South)
Atlantic City, NJ - 08401
609-347-8049

Bright's villa North and South are family low income housing apartments subsidized by the federal governments, e.g. HUD . Contact the apartment complex for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications...

Carver Hall Apartments (family)

512 N. S Carolina Ave
Atlantic City, NJ - 08401
(609) 344-8542
Carver Hall Apartments offers affordable housing to low income individuals and families. The rent is subsidized by the government for those who qualify. The complex features 1 and 2 bedroom apartments.Contact Carver Hall for complete details on eligibility requirements, availability

Community Haven aka Community Haven (elderly)

35 South Virginia Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ - 08401
(609) 347-9400
Community Haven offers studio and one bedroom apartments, and is located minutes away from the boardwalk in Atlantic City. Community Haven is a Senior community for all persons 62 years of age and older. Rent is based on income. Applications accepted from all persons 62 years and older

710 N. New York Ave
Atlantic City, NJ - 08401
(609) 344-7328
Elliott House Apartments is an affordable rental housing for low income Seniors. The rent is subsidized by the government for those who qualify. The complex features one bedroom units.Contact Elliott House for complete details on eligibility requirements, availability of rentals, and their application.

Affordable Housing (not income based)

Atlantic City Townhouses
1330 Mediterranean Ave
Atlantic City, NJ 08401

This property does not provide any Federal rent subsidies to renters reducing total tenant payments to 30% of their adjusted income. Renters are required to pay the full rent, even if it is in excess of 30% of their income.

Best of Life Park
129 S Virginia Ave
Atlantic City, New Jersey 08401

This property does not provide any Federal rent subsidies to renters reducing total tenant payments to 30% of their adjusted income. Renters are required to pay the full rent, even if it is in excess of 30% of their income.

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Just returned home from an incarceration and looking for a job? You've done your time...now it's time for a Fresh Start! Your local public library can help. Not from Atlantic City? Search here for the nearest Fresh Start @ Your Library.

Volunteers of America Delaware Valley
Atlantic City Safe Return
26 S. Pennsylvania Ave.
Atlantic City, 08401
609-541-2806

Assists ex-offenders find employment, housing, health care, substance abuse
treatment, and training.

Atlantic County Reentry Services
48 N. Main Street Pleasantville NJ 08232 (also in former One Stop Center AC 3 days per week)
Contact: Riheem Harris, Operations Manager, 609-453-8746, riheem_harris@acrrentry.net

Jewish Family Service of Atlantic County, Jail Reentry Services Program Jewish Family Service (JFS) is contracted by Atlantic County to provide individualized discharge planning and reentry services to the sentenced inmate population at the ACJF. Most of this population experiences a high rate of opiate and alcohol abuse, co-occurring mental health disorders and trauma (historical, childhood, and current). This discharge planning and reentry program utilizes the APIC Model (Assess, Plan, Identify, Coordinate) developed through the SAMSHA funded GAINS Center for People with Co-occurring Disorders in the Justice System. JFS partners with John Brooks Recovery Center and several community based organization to provide reentry services. JFS has a Memorandum of Understanding with Atlantic County that agrees to a Mentoring Program that will connect trained Reentry Coaches (mentors) and Participants (mentees) currently incarcerated at the ACJF. The program relies on volunteer coaches primarily from local churches. The Second Baptist Church in Atlantic City will lead the initiative to recruit and train mentors.

For Further Information: Laura Rodgers
Senior Director, Mental Health Services
607 Jerome Avenue
Margate, NJ 08402
lrodgers@jfsatlantic.org

1931 Bacharach Blvd.
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 345-4035 ext. 1000

Atlantic City Campus
1925 Pacific Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 345-4000

Mainland Campus
Jimmie Leeds Road
Pomona, NJ 08240
(609) 652-1000

100 Medical Center Way,
Somers Point, NJ 08244
(609) 653-3500
ER (609) 653-3515.

MBOS

PERS, TPAF, PFRS, or SPRS members must submit loan requests using the Loan Application programs of the Member Benefits Online System (MBOS) www.state.nj.us/treasury/pensions . or the New Automated Information System at (609) 777-1777, available 24/7. When using MBOS or the Automated Information System, you can determine your eligibility to borrow, the maximum amount you may borrow, and calculate various repayment options, and have your loan request processed.

Any county resident without prescription coverage can use this program. If you have insurance for prescription drugs, you may still benefit from the discount card, since it may save you money on prescription drugs your existing plan does not cover. Call 1-888-426-9243 for more information and pick-up locations.

New Jersey Hospital Care Payment Assistance Program. In general, must apply at hospital where care was received. In Atlantic City, apply at the Atlanticare Healthplex
1401 Atlantic Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401-7022
(609) 572-6000
For answers about Charity Care, click on the link above.

Medicare is a Health Insurance Program for people age 65 or older, and some disabled people under age 65.

Children 18 and younger may apply for the program, as well as certain low-income parents/guardians. Eligibility is based on family size and monthly income.

Medicaid is available to certain low-income individuals and families who fit into an eligibility group recognized by federal and state law. Use NJ HELPS for self screening. Must apply for Medicaid through the county board of social services--
Atlantic County
1333 Atlantic Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
609-348-3001

This is the single point of contact for behavioral services. Please call the ABH access center at 609-646-9159 to schedule a first time appointment. If calling after hours, you will receive a voice mail message with the emergency telephone number for the psychiatric intervention program at AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center. Callers also have the option to leave a message for routine requests for service; phone messages are returned the next business day. ABH accepts Medicaid, Medicare, self-pay with a sliding scale and most third party insurances.

Primary Screening Center for Atlantic County:
Psychiatric Intervention Program (PIP)
@ Atlanticare Regional Medical Center
1925 Pacific Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
HOTLINE: (609) 344-1118

The Mental Health Association is an organization dedicated to improving the mental health of people in our community through advocacy, education and support and they off a variety of programs such as Peer Outreach Support Team, which utilizes trained staff to provide outreach services to those unwilling, unable, or unmotivated to leave their homes. They also offer ICE Wellness Programs, including support groups for anxiety and depression. For more information on the programs offered through ICE, please contact: Carolyn Quinn, Wellness Program Manager at 609-652-3800 ext. 303. Cquinn@mhanj.org
Their contact information in Atlantic County is as follows:
4 East Jimmie Leeds Road, Suite 8
Galloway NJ 08205 609-652-3800

Peer Recovery WarmLine-Toll Free Helpline:
Call 877-292-5588, is a peer-run service providing ongoing telephone support to mental health consumers as they work towards their recovery. All calls are answered by peers who are trained, supportive mental health consumers. PRW is live Monday to Friday, 8 am to 10 pm, Saturday and Sunday, 5 pm to 10 pm, and holidays, 3 pm to 10 pm.

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Atlantic County
Home To Work Program
Atlantic County Women's Center
1201 New Road
Cornerstone Commerce Center
Linwood, NJ 08221
Displaced Homemakers Services
Phone: (609) 601-9925

Atlantic County
Atlantic County Women's Center
Violence Intervention Program (VIP)
1201 New Road, Suite 240
Linwood, NJ 08221
Emergency Shelter
24 Hr. Toll free Hotline: 1-800-286-4184
Phone: (609) 646-6767
Office: (609) 601-9925

This Free program, in relation to Fatherhood/Healthy Relationships, entitled "Fathers Matter"is a 12 week free program, held on Wed, Ap 46-27, from 4-5pm, at the Oceanside Family Success Center, 201 Melrose Ave., Atlantic City, NJ, 609-236-3300. For more info, please contact Kareem Lovelace-Krump at 856-691-1540.

• Last Updated: Feb 25, 2023 1:12 PM