Everyone deserves stability, accessibility, and justice.

Community Health Law Project

Serving low-income individuals with disabilities since 1976

To provide legal and advocacy services, training, education, and related activities to persons with disabilities and chronic health conditions and, in certain issues, to organizations representing their interests, with an emphasis on those most vulnerable and needy.

Eligibility for Service

Disability 
CHLP assists individuals with mental health, developmental, physical, and visual disabilities; people living with HIV/AIDS and their families; and, in certain issues, organizations that serve people with disabilities.

Residence
CHLP assists people who live “in the community.” Eligibility for services varies by county of residence as determined by CHLP’s funding sources.

Income
CHLP represents low-income individuals who cannot afford the services of private attorneys. Counseling, referral, and additional services are available to others based on the terms of our service contracts and grants.

Areas of Expertise

  • Public entitlements (Supplemental Security Income, Social Security Disability benefits, county and municipal Welfare, emergency assistance, food stamps)

  • Medicaid, Medicare and other health insurance benefits, as well as fee-for-service and managed health care disputes

  • Housing advocacy (habitability and landlord-tenant issues)

  • Consumer law (debt collection, bankruptcy, contracts)

  • Family law (child support, visitation, domestic violence)

  • Discrimination (housing, employment, education, and public accommodations)

  • Barrier-free accessibility

  • Advance directives and living wills

  • Outreach and support for persons with disabilities

  • Systems coordination (information, linkage and referral)

  • Training, counseling, and technical assistance

Serving Communities Across New Jersey

With multiple regional offices located throughout the state, CHLP is dedicated to providing local, personalized assistance to individuals with disabilities and those facing life challenges.

Our team of attorneys and advocates work closely within each community, offering expert legal support tailored to the unique needs of residents. From housing issues to access to healthcare, public entitlements, and more, we’re here to make sure everyone has a trusted advocate close to home, empowering individuals to live independently and with dignity.