About
Founded in 1976, the organization has expanded its services to address a broader range of civil law issues through medical-legal partnerships. 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 provide legal support in areas like Social Security benefits, housing advocacy, family law, healthcare access, consumer law, and discrimination. The organization operates offices statewide in New Jersey, with a focus on empowering clients to live independently and contribute to their communities.
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
Community Health Law Project assists individuals with Supplemental Security Income, Social Security Disability benefits, county and municipal Welfare, emergency assistance, and food stamps.
Medicaid and Medicare benefits
The organization helps individuals with fee-for-service and managed health care disputes related to Medicaid and Medicare benefits.
Housing advocacy
Community Health Law Project provides support for individuals with housing issues, including habitability and landlord-tenant disputes.
Consumer law
The organization offers assistance with debt collection, bankruptcy, and contracts.
Family law
Community Health Law Project provides support for individuals with family law issues, including child support, visitation, and domestic violence.
Discrimination
The organization helps individuals with housing, employment, education, and public accommodations discrimination.