# Homelessness Help Resources - New Jersey ## National Resources - **National Coalition for the Homeless:** - **Phone:** 1-202-462-4822 - **Website:** [https://nationalhomeless.org](https://nationalhomeless.org/) - **Services Provided:** Advocacy, information, and connections to local resources for individuals experiencing homelessness. - **United Way 211:** - **Phone:** Dial 211 - **Website:** [https://www.211.org](https://www.211.org/) - **Services Provided:** 24/7 assistance for finding shelters, food banks, and other local services. - **National Runaway Safeline (For Youth):** - **Phone:** 1-800-RUNAWAY (1-800-786-2929) - **Text:** Text "HELP" to 66008 - **Website:** [https://www.1800runaway.org](https://www.1800runaway.org/) - **Services Provided:** Crisis support, family reunification services, and resources for runaway and homeless youth. ## Statewide Homelessness Support Services - **New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency (NJHMFA):** - **Phone:** 1-800-NJ-HOUSE (1-800-654-6873) - **Website:** [https://www.njhousing.gov](https://www.njhousing.gov/) - **Services Provided:** Rental assistance, affordable housing programs, and homelessness prevention resources. - **Monarch Housing Associates:** - **Phone:** 1-908-272-5363 - **Website:** [https://www.monarchhousing.org](https://www.monarchhousing.org/) - **Services Provided:** Advocacy for affordable housing and support for homelessness prevention. - **Homeless Prevention Program (HPP):** - **Phone:** 1-609-292-4080 - **Website:** [https://www.state.nj.us/dca](https://www.state.nj.us/dca) - **Services Provided:** Rental arrears assistance, case management, and referrals to housing stability programs. ## Regional Homelessness Support Services ### Northern New Jersey - **Family Promise of Bergen County (Hackensack):** - **Phone:** 1-201-833-8009 - **Website:** [https://www.bergenfamilypromise.org](https://www.bergenfamilypromise.org/) - **Office Location:** 100 Dayton Street, Ridgewood, NJ - **Specialized Services:** Shelter for families, meals, and employment support services. ### Southern New Jersey - **Joseph’s House of Camden:** - **Phone:** 1-856-246-1087 - **Website:** [https://www.jhoc.org](https://www.jhoc.org/) - **Office Location:** 555 Atlantic Avenue, Camden, NJ - **Specialized Services:** Overnight shelter, meals, and access to case management. ## Online Resources - **Homeless Shelter Directory:** - **Website:** [https://www.homelessshelterdirectory.org](https://www.homelessshelterdirectory.org/) - **Features:** Comprehensive list of shelters and resources by state and city. - **Coalition for the Homeless:** - **Website:** [https://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org](https://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/) - **Features:** Advocacy and support services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. ## Emergency Resources - **National Domestic Violence Hotline (For Domestic Violence Victims Facing Homelessness):** - **Phone:** 1-800-799-SAFE (1-800-799-7233) - **Text:** Text "START" to 88788 - **Website:** [https://www.thehotline.org](https://www.thehotline.org/) - **When to Call:** If domestic violence is contributing to homelessness. - **Veterans Crisis Line (For Homeless Veterans):** - **Phone:** 1-800-273-8255 (Press 1) - **Text:** Text 838255 - **Website:** [https://www.veteranscrisisline.net](https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/) - **Services Provided:** Support for veterans facing housing instability. ## Educational Resources - **National Low Income Housing Coalition:** - **Website:** [https://nlihc.org](https://nlihc.org/) - **Description:** Information on affordable housing policies, advocacy opportunities, and resources for preventing homelessness. ## Additional Support - **Catholic Charities of New Jersey:** - **Phone:** Contact local dioceses - **Website:** [https://catholiccharitiesusa.org](https://catholiccharitiesusa.org/) - **Services Provided:** Food assistance, housing support, and emergency shelter services. --- _Updated as of December 18, 2024. For corrections or additional information, please contact the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency._