Here’s a list of resources from Hudson County to help prevent and end homelessness.
The Hudson County Alliance to End Homelessness
Garden State Episcopal CDC Coordinated Entry provides centralized, focused access to Homeless Services for Homeless Individuals & Families throughout Hudson County.
Services include comprehensive intake & assessment, as well as linkages to Case Management, Housing Opportunities, & Supportive Services.
Please call or visit:
Coordinated Entry at Hudson CASA
514 Newark Avenue, Jersey City
Weekdays: 9am-4pm, Tuesdays: 9am-2pm
201-604-2600 ext. 0
or:
Coordinated Entry at PERC Shelter
111 37th Street, Union City
Weekdays: 7am-3pm
201-348-8150
Do you need Housing / Utility / Financial Assistance?
Homeless Prevention Funds
Bayonne Economic Opportunity Foundation (BEOF): 201-437-7222
Catholic Charities (priority given to Bayonne & Jersey City – families only):
201-325-4809North Hudson Community Action Corporation: 201-210-0333 Ext. 22108
Hudson County Welfare: 201-420-3000 Ext. 2064
Utility Assistance
Bayonne Economic Opportunity Foundation (BEOF): 201-437-7222
Energy Assistance Hotline – NJ Shares: 866-657-4273
PACO: 201-217-0583
NJ211 – serves all NJ residents: 1-800-435-7555
Hudson County Welfare: 201-420-3000 Extension 2064
Do you need benefits?
If so, call these agencies for help:
Hudson County Welfare & SNAP (Food Stamps): 201-420-3000
Jersey City Health & Human Services, WIC (serves all NJ residents): 201-547-6842
360 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, Jersey City
Weekdays 7:30am-4pm & some Saturdays 7:30am-12 noon
Do you need Emergency Shelter / Housing?
Emergency Shelters
For Single adult men and women (18+):
Hoboken Shelter 201-656-5069, 300 Bloomfield Street, Hoboken
PERC Shelter 201-348-8150, 111 37th Street, Union City
St. Lucy’s Shelter 201-656-7201, 619 Grove Street, jersey City
Families with Children under 18 years of age:
Please note that space at family shelters is limited. Families are encouraged to call ahead to check for availability. Clients needing Emergency Assistance should call Hudson County Welfare for a referral 201-420-3000.
Hope House: 201-420-1070
St. Joseph’s Home: 201-413-9280
Family Promise of Hudson County: 201-604-2600 ext. 0
Hudson County Division of Welfare Homeless Hotline for Families
(available 24/7 & only used for emergencies): 1-800-624-0287
Youths (18-21):
Covenant House: 973-621-8705
Adolescent Housing Hub Hotline Available 24/7: 1-877-652-7624
Bridgeway Crisis Intervention Services:
201-885-2539
152 Central Avenue, Jersey City
Medical and Social Services for the Homeless (MASSH):
201-204-0040
1825 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, Jersey City
Metropolitan Family Health Network:
201-478-5800
857 Bergen Avenue, Jersey City
*Ask for healthcare for the homeless
North Hudson Community Action Corporation:
201-210-0200 for a medical or dental appointment
Jersey City Health & Human Services Immunization Clinic:
201-547-5535
360 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, Jersey City
Do you need drop-in services?
Covenant House for homeless youth:
Open Weekdays 10am-5pm
609-513-7373
797 West Side Avenue, Jersey City
Garden State Episcopal Community Development Corporation Hudson CASA Coordinated Entry:
Open Weekdays 9am-4pm, Tuesdays 9am-2pm
201-604-2600 Ext. 0
514 Newark Avenue, Jersey City
Hoboken Shelter:
Open Weekdays from 9am-11am and 12-8pm
SHOWERS available from 12pm-2pm every day
201-656-5069
300 Bloomfield Street, Hoboken
Hudson County Integrated Services
Open Weekdays from 7am-5pm and Saturdays from 10am to 2pm
201-420-8013
124 Claremont Avenue, Jersey City
PERC Shelter
Open every day with SHOWERS from 7am-3pm
201-348-8150
111 37th Street, Union City
St. Lucy’s Shelter
Open Weekdays with SHOWERS from 9am-3pm
201-653-3366
619 Grove St, Jersey City
Do you need legal services?
Community Health Law Project (for low income individuals with disabilities):
201-630-6201Legal Services of NJ: 1-888-576-5529
Northeast NJ Legal Services: 201-792-6363
The Waterfront Project: 551-256-7578
Do you need Tenant or Landlord Counseling?
Housing Resource Center (HRC) 201-795-5615
Jersey City Division of Tenant Landlord Relations 201-547-5127
North Hudson Community Action Corp. 201-866-3140
The Waterfront Project 551-256-7578
Do you need food?
Soup Kitchens
Hoboken Shelter serves breakfast at 9am, lunch at 1:30 pm, and dinner at 7pm every day.
201-656-5069
300 Bloomfield Street, Hoboken
Let’s Celebrate serves hot breakfast at 8am and lunch from 11:30am-1:30pm on weekdays.
201-433-5438
46 Fairview Avenue, Jersey City
PERC Shelter serves lunch from 12pm-1pm and dinner from 6pm-7pm every night.
201-348-8150
111 37th Street, Union City
St. Matthew Lunchtime Ministry serves lunch from 10am-12pm Monday-Thursday.
201-659-4499
57 8th Street, Hoboken
St. Lucy’s Shelter serves breakfast and lunch between 9am-3pm on weekdays.
201-656-7201
619 Grove Street, Jersey City
Call 2-1-1 or 1-800-435-7555 to find food pantries & other food resources in your community.
Are you a Veteran?
Catholic Charities SSVF: 1-855-767-8387
Community Hope/Hope For Veterans: 1-855-483-8466
Soldier On: 1-866-406-8449
Other Resources
For people living with HIV/AIDS:
Canaan House: 201-434-3939
Franciska Residence: 201-653-3366 Ext. 0
Garden State Episcopal CDC 201-604-2600 Ext. 0
Cornerstone Outreach Program: 201-795-5615
Let’s Celebrate: 201-433-5438 Ext. 12 or 16
HIV/AIDS Services: 201-324-6222 Ext. 3212
Hyacinth Drop-in Center: 201-360-3910
Hyacinth Hotline: 1-800-433-0254
Domestic Violence:
Women Rising Domestic Violence Hotline: 201-333-5700
NJ Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-572-SAFE (7233)
LGBTQ
Hudson Pride Center for LGBTQ & HIV:
Open Weekdays 12pm-8pm & every 2nd & 4th Saturdays monthly 12 noon-6pm
3 East, 176 palisade Avenue, Jersey City
201-963-4779
Employment Training:
Hudson County One-Stop Career Center
Open Weekdays 8:30am – 4:30pm
530 48th Street, Union City
201-369-5205 Ext. 3736
Jersey City One-Stop Center
Open Weekdays 8:30am – 4:30pm
438 Summit Avenue, Jersey City
201-785-8800
Unemployment
201-601-4100 and visit www.njuifile.net for online application.
Free Tax Preparation
HOPES CAP, Inc.
1-855-OK-HOPES
301 Garden Street, Hoboken