AWCA Resource Center

Get Help

Get Help Connects You to Essential Government Portals

Login.gov | login.gov

The unified sign-in service for accessing multiple federal agencies.

Key Agencies: SSA (Social Security), Medicare, USAJOB, USCIS (Immigration).

USA.gov | usa.gov

The official federal guide to government services, information, and resources.

Key Topics: Disability Benefits, Food Assistance, Housing, Health Insurance, Immigration, Legal Services, Unclaimed Money.

Social Security Administration | ssa.gov

The official federal portal for social security benefits. 

Key Benefits: Retirement, SSDI (Disability), Survivor Benefits, Family Benefits, SSI (Supplemental Income), Medicare Enrollment.

NJHelps | njhelps.gov

New Jersey’s state portal to screen and apply for low-income assistance programs 

in one place (Apply: mynjhelps.gov).

Key Benefits: SNAP, WFNJ/TANF (Families Benefits), WFNJ/GA (Adults Benefits), NJ FamilyCare (Medicaid).

Bergen County Board of Social Services | bcbss.com

The official county agency to apply for social welfare benefits online, by phone, or in person.

Key Benefits: Food Assistance (SNAP), Cash Assistance (WFNJ/TANF & GA), 

Medicaid (NJ FamilyCare), Emergency Housing & Financial Assistance.

NJSave | nj-dhsas.my.site.com/njsave/quickstart

New Jersey’s one-stop application portal for seniors and individuals with disabilities to access cost-saving programs.

PAAD/Senior Gold (Prescription Drug Discounts), Lifeline (Utility Bill Assistance), Medicare Savings, Hearing Aid Assistance (HAAAD).

NJ SHIP | nj.gov/humanservices/doas/services/q-z/ship 

New Jersey’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program providing free, unbiased, and confidential one-on-one counseling for Medicare beneficiaries. 

Key Services: Medicare Plan Comparisons, NJSave/LIS, Billing Appeals, Enrollment Help.


GetCoveredNJ
| getcovered.nj.gov

New Jersey’s official health insurance marketplace to enroll in affordable health insurance plans.


NJ Housing Resource Center
| nj.gov/njhrc

New Jersey’s free online registry for affordable housing and property contact information.


NJ 211
| nj211.org

New Jersey’s comprehensive resources portal accessible 24/7 by phone (dial 211), text, or online chat.

Key Topics: Housing, Utility Assistance, WFNJ, Food, Health, Legal Support (Referrals).