Where to Find Help

The following agencies assist low income families apply for heating assistance along with other programs availible to NJ residents.
Click on the links below for more information.

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program

LIHEAP is funded by the federal government. In order to be eligible for LIHEAP, your income cannot exceed 225% of the federal poverty level (approximately $48,000 for a family of four). For applications and additional information please conact the agencies below.

Sussex and Warren County Residents NORWESCAP 350 Marshall St. Phillipsburg, NJ 908-454-7000 908-454-4850 1-877-661-4357 NORWESCAP Warren County Dept of Human Services 908-475-6301 ext. 475 option 6 Court House Annex 501 Second Street Belvidere, NJ 07823 Warren County Dept of Human Services Morris County Center for Hispanic Affairs 97 Bassett Hwy, Dover, NJ 973-366-4770 Morris County Center for Hispanic Affairs * You do not need to be hispanic to qualify for programs. Morris County Dept of Human Services 340 W Hanover Ave Morris Township 973-285-6868 Morris County Dept of Human Services Sussex County Social Services 845-346-1120 845-868-1420 973-383-3600 83 Spring Street Newton N.J. 07860 Sussex County Social Services Sussex County Dept of Human Services 1 Spring Street Newton NJ 973-579-0559 Sussex County Dept of Human Services

NJ Shares

NJ Shares is designed for income levels that exceed the level required for LIHEAP funding. The program provides heating assistance for families whose income is between 225% and 400% of the federal poverty level. It provides one free delivery during the heating season, up to a total cost of $700. Applications for this program are also obtained through NORWESCAP.

NJ Shares

Citizens Energy

Citizens Energy offers temporary heating assistance by providing 100 free gallons of heating oil to homeowners facing economic hardship. Applications are accepted between January 11 and February 28, or until the funds are exhausted. Citizens Energy can be contacted directly at 877-563-4645.

People Help

United Way/People Help provides emergency financial assistance for the benefit of Sussex County residents who are recommended by local agencies.

973-729-1745.

NJ Lifeline

Electric and Gas assistance for Seniors.

1-800-792-9745

NJ Lifeline

Universal Service Fund

Assistance with Electric and Natural Gas for eligible individuals and families.

State of NJ Universal Service Fund

NJ Community Resources

Listings and guidelines for several NJ assistance programs.

NJ Community Resources

How you can help your neighbors in need.

NJ Shares, Citizens Energy and People Help are all charitable organizations that would welcome your tax-deductible donations.