The Mercer County Department of Human Services cannot attest to the accuracy of information provided by the following links. Linking to these sites does not constitute an endorsement by the Department of Human Services or any of its employees of the sponsors or information and products presented on the following sites or at the following phone numbers.

Support

Mercer County Board of Social Services
The Mercer County Board of Social Services provides economic and social services to Mercer County individuals and families based upon financial need. Services include cash assistance, food assistance, medical assistance, child support, funeral and burial assistance, and transportation assistance. The Mercer County Board of Social Services can be reached at 609-989-4320.

New Jersey Department of Human Services
The New Jersey Department of Human Services (NJDHS) serves older New Jerseyans; individuals and families with low incomes; people with developmental disabilities or late-onset disabilities; people who are blind, visually impaired, deaf, hard of hearing, or deaf-blind; parents needing child care services, child support, and/or healthcare for their children; people who are dealing with addiction and mental health issues; and families facing catastrophic medical expenses for their children.

NJ 2-1-1
Whether struggling with a personal challenge or recovering from a natural disaster, NJ 2-1-1 provides connections to services that often mean the difference between hope and despair. This statewide service is free, confidential, multilingual, and always open. NJ 2-1-1 can be reached three ways: by dialing 211, texting your zip code to 898-211, or chatting with someone on its website.

In addition, the State of New Jersey has been operating the Mercer County Homeless Hotline (including Code Blue) through NJ 2-1-1 since Jan. 1, 2020. Mercer County residents experiencing a homeless emergency should and can call 211 at any time of the day, any day of the week, for assistance. 

Insurance

NJ FamilyCare is New Jersey's publicly funded health insurance program that includes Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), Medicaid, and Medicaid expansion populations. Qualified New Jersey residents of any age may be eligible for free or low-cost health insurance that covers doctor visits, prescriptions, vision, dental care, mental health and substance use services, and hospitalization. To reach NJ FamilyCare, visit its website or call 800-701-0710 (TTY 800-701-0720).

Data

Greater Mercer Public Health Partnership
The Greater Mercer Public Health Partnership (GMPHP) is a collaboration of hospitals, health departments, the Mercer County Department of Human Services, and other not-for-profit organizations whose mission is to measurably improve the health of residents of the Greater Mercer County community. In 2018, the Greater Mercer Public Health Partnership undertook development of its third Community Health Assessment (CHA). The assessment was designed to ensure that Mercer County public, private, and community-based organizations continue to effectively and efficiently serve the needs of their communities. Contact the Greater Mercer Public Health Partnership at 609-580-0621.

Although these above are outside agencies and are not under the purview of the County of Mercer, you can contact the Mercer County Department of Human Services with any questions about the department at 609-989-6526 or humanservices@mercercounty.org.

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