Make an Appointment
Are you in need of counseling or services through Rise?
We are here for you and happy to help. You can call us at 609-443-4464 to schedule an appointment for any of the following needs:
- Emergency food
 - Emergency vouchers for clothing
 - Referrals for household furniture
 - Obtain a Mercer County ID
- For banking
 - For library
 - For hospitals
 - For clinics
 - For police
 
 - Assistance with applying for health care [NJ Family Care, Medicare, Medicaid]
 - Assistance with food stamps application (SNAP)
 - Assistance with WIC application
 - Assistance with school enrollment and applications
 - Assistance with job search and employment
 
Rise Client Form 2024-2025
NJ DHS Resources
Welcome Packet - NJ Office of New Americans
Checklist of information to bring to your appointment
Identification (all members living at your residence)
- State of NJ Driver’s License (Adults)
 - Birth Certificate (Children)
 - Passport (Adults)
 - Social Security Card (Everyone)
 
Proof of Income for 3 Months (all members of the family 18 years and over)
- Pay Stubs
 - Employment Letter
 - Disability Stubs
 - Unemployment Checks
 - Pension Checks
 - Letter from supporting person (only if no other income)
 - Social Security Award Letter
 
Proof of Address (all members of the family 18 years and over)
- Utility and/or Rent Bills
 - Credit Card Statements
 - Bank Statement
 - Lease and/or Mortgage Papers
 
*Only if applying for rental or utility assistance
- Lease
 - Eviction Notice/Court Order
 - Utility Shut-Off Notice