Somerset county assistance programs.

Prescription Assistance Card

Somerset County residents can now receive help with paying for drugs from the Somerset County Business Partnership. This organization is passing out free discount prescription drug cards to all families in Somerset County and even in some of the surrounding towns and cities. The discount card is the result of a free prescription assistance program that was created to assist both the underinsured and uninsured residents of Somerset County afford prescription medications. People who sign up for the free prescription discount card can receive discounts of of up to 75 percent on prescription drugs, however the average savings range from 25-35%.

The Somerset County discount card and assistance program has no restrictions on membership, there is no formal application, no monthly fees or costs, and there are no age or income limits. The discount card is accepted at over 50,000 regional and national pharmacies across New Jersey and the country.

The reason for the discount card was to help uninsured and underinsured families and individuals, but there are applications in which this assistance program can help others. The prescription drug assistance program can also be used by families who may have full health insurance coverage, but just do not have prescription coverage or benefits,. Even if your current plan has prescription coverage, you can still use this program for both non-covered and non-formulary medicines and healthcare bills.

 

 

 

Somerset New Jersey Mortgage and foreclosure assistance

Central Jersey Community Development Corporation is an organization that can provide people with resources that can help them save their home, and prevent a foreclosure. The organization offers the Housing Assistance and Recovery Program. The group is a nonprofit that was founded in 1992.

They have recently received a $25 million public-private grant that will establish a partnership between the organization and APD Solutions, which is a national neighborhood revitalization firm that is based in Atlanta. This $25 million investment will help the corporation continue to assist families and individuals with either avoiding a foreclosure or recovering from a home foreclosure by renegotiating and restructuring their loans.

The partnership has two main objectives. They will buy in bulk non performing loans from banks and they will then help the homeowners resolve their mortgage problems while the corporation holds the mortgage. The organization is working closely with various mayors, county and New Jersey state officials to identify existing programs and resources and to get the plan implemented. They can also refer individuals to other New Jersey mortgage assistance programs.

They are hoping to be able to help hundreds of families. Each family will get about $40,000 in aid, which is the amount the group said it takes to resolve the average foreclosure. The communities and local towns that are targeted for help will be Franklin Township, Old Bridge, New Brunswick, Woodbridge, Trenton, Plainfield, Roselle, and Burlington.

Additional information about this mortgage and foreclosure program is available by calling the Central Jersey Community Development Corporation at 732-247-0444.

Help with paying bills and basic needs

Catholic Charities - Somerset - Regardless of religion, provides one-time credit for utility and heating bills. when the customer is experiencing short-term financial difficulties. Other programs including food pantry, emergency housing and rent help, and vouchers for medications. Social services such as a thrift store, clothing, and much more provided. 540 Route 22 E, Bridgewater, New Jersey , 08807, (908) 722 - 1881

 

 

Somerset County Board of Social Services - Runs programs such as TANF and SSI. An Emergency Assistance Program pays for temporary emergency shelter and food. Get help in applying for federal and state government programs too, such as medical care and food. 73 E High St, Somerville, NJ, 08876
Dial (908) 526 - 8800.

The Social Services office also has extensive information on low income housing and rent assistance programs. They can refer individuals and families to these various resources. Locate more Somerset New Jersey rent assistance programs.

Somerset Community Action Program - This non-profit offers both short term financial assistance, as well as, more importantly, advice and counseling so people become self-self sufficient. A summary of the assistance programs and resources are listed below, however call them for more information as well as additional programs.

• Child Health and Development - Low income and uninsured children may qualify for free child health screenings and dental care. At a high level includes screenings, physicals, medications, and shots.
• Head Start Community and Parent Involvement - The federal government created head start programs are available for young children. The service will promote school readiness by enhancing the educational, social and cognitive development of children. Specifically, get help with health, educational, nutritional, social, food and other services for both children and their families. Head Start in Somerset provides comprehensive education, health, parent involvement, and nutrition services to low-income children and their families
• Emergency aid and Community Services Program - This is wide ranging and compressive. Get help for bills, rent, and general advice and support. Programs administered include Affordable Housing, Job skill preparation, Homeless Prevention, Rent Help, Emergency Food Vouchers, Basic computer literacy, Loans, and Financial Literacy, among many others.
• Weatherization - Save money on heating and energy bills from New Jersey’s Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) for low-income and senior citizen families.

Call or stop by the Somerset Community Action Program at 900 Hamilton Street, Somerset, New Jersey 08873, dial 732-846-8888.

Food assistance in Somerset County

If you are trying to determine where your next meal may come from, or if you need some free food for your family, the centers below may be able to assist you. They offer free groceries, food, and meals to the needy in the community. Call one of the locations below, or click here for additional pantries.

• Somerville Area Fish - A leading center for the low income and/or homeless. Call (908) 725 - 5556
• United Way - Has information and supports local charities, churches, or other food banks. (908) 253 - 6511
• Food Bank Network - (732) 560 - 1813