About
Founded in 1976, the practice has expanded its services through medical-legal partnerships to address a broader range of civil law issues. They empower clients to live independently and contribute to their communities by providing legal support in areas like Social Security benefits, housing advocacy, family law, healthcare access, consumer law, and discrimination. With over 60 staff members and 48+ years of experience, Community Health Law Project has served more than 90,000 clients and handles approximately 5,000 cases annually. They operate offices statewide in New Jersey, with a presence in Toms River.
Insurance & payment
Insurance details are not listed publicly — call the practice to confirm.
Ask about sliding-scale fees if you're paying out of pocket.
Services & specialties
Public entitlements
They provide legal support in areas like Supplemental Security Income, Social Security Disability benefits, county and municipal Welfare, emergency assistance, and food stamps.
Medicaid and Medicare advocacy
Community Health Law Project assists individuals with Medicaid and Medicare benefits, as well as fee-for-service and managed health care disputes.
Housing advocacy
They provide legal support in areas like habitability and landlord-tenant issues.
Consumer law
Community Health Law Project assists individuals with debt collection, bankruptcy, and contracts.
Family law
They provide legal support in areas like child support, visitation, and domestic violence.
Discrimination
Community Health Law Project assists individuals with housing, employment, education, and public accommodations discrimination.