Community Resource Guides for Residents and Their Families

English Version

Haitian/Creole Version

Spanish Version

Utility Assistance 

Here is the link to our Utility Assistance resources. This includes the Winter Termination Program, which helps residents keep their heat on between November 15th and March 15th. For any questions regarding the Winter Termination Program please reach out to Fidel Ekhelar at the Division of Community Affairs. 

Food Resources/ Assistance Programs

New Jersey SNAP Application Process Page

SNAP application help video: 

English Version 

Spanish Version

SNAP Application 

 Housing

Housing resources including 4 different groups who may be able to help residents with rental assistance can be found here on our website. Resources for finding affordable and accessible housing can be found at the same link. 

Medical Care/Vaccinations

• Federally Qualified Health Centers
• Free or Low Cost Vaccine Providers
• Dental Health & Hygiene Providers
• Good Rx Discount Prescription Card

• The current recommended childhood vaccine schedule from the CDC is here.
• Click here for the current recommended adult vaccine schedule. 

Influenza Vaccinations are currently being given at Maplewood Townhall for $20. The Essex County Mobile Vaccination Health Clinic's schedule is available here. 

Transportation

For Help using NJ Transit Public Transit please look at their website here.