Here’s a list of resources from Hudson County to help prevent and end homelessness.

 
 

The Hudson County Alliance to End Homelessness

hudsoncountyhomeless.com

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?

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Homeless Prevention Funds

  • Bayonne Economic Opportunity Foundation (BEOF): 201-437-7222

  • Catholic Charities (priority given to Bayonne & Jersey City – families only):
    201-325-4809

  • North Hudson Community Action Corporation: 201-210-0333 Ext. 22108

  • Hudson County Welfare: 201-395-4799


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?

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Emergency Shelters

For Single adult men and women (18+):

  • Hoboken Shelter 201-656-5069, 300 Bloomfield Street, Hoboken

  • PERC Shelter 201-348-8150 Drop-in Services and SHOWERS: 9:00am to 3:00pm daily, 111 37th Street, Union City

  • St. Lucy’s Shelter 201-656-7201, 612 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

Do you need medical / mental health services?

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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?

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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

  • 201-656-7201

  • 612 Grove St, Jersey City

Do you need legal services?

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  • Community Health Law Project (for low income individuals with disabilities):
    201-630-6201

  • Legal 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?

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  • 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?

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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?

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  • Catholic Charities SSVF: 1-855-767-8387

  • Community Hope/Hope For Veterans: 1-855-483-8466

  • Soldier On: 1-866-406-8449

Other Resources

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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)

  • Hudson SPEAKS Against Sexual Violence: (201) 795-5757

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

Free Tax Preparation

  • HOPES CAP, Inc.

    • 1-855-OK-HOPES

    • 301 Garden Street, Hoboken 

Family Partners of Hudson County:

  • (201) 915-5140

Haven Adolescent Community Respite Center:

  • (201) 344-6589 (ages 12-17)