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Transitional housing and homeless shelters in Essex County NJ.

Transitional housing in Essex County New New Jersey will provide families or single people with a place to stay while they address the cause of their hardship while a homeless shelter is for emergency accommodations. There is temporary housing for women, children, single adults, people recovering from addiction or veterans. Find a homeless shelter or transitional housing near you in Essex County NJ and Newark.

There are several different non-profits, churches, and charities to try for a place to stay tonight or in the future. The specifics of each temporary program will vary, and some may only provide emergency shelter for a night or two while other transitional housing centers or apartments in Newark NJ will allow people to stay for several weeks. Almost all of the agencies will also help clients find long term, stable housing as well as provide short term support. Or look for Luxury section 8 housing or apartments.

Individuals or families that are able to enroll into the housing programs will often need to save a portion of their income, and also pay some costs towards rent. They will usually be provided with case management, free food, and job placement too. The goal of a homeless shelter or free temporary housing is to get people the skills to stopping the cycle of homelessness in Essex County.

Places that have homeless shelters or transitional housing

St. Clare's Homes is part of AIDS Resource Foundation for Children
77 Academy, Newark, New Jersey, 07102. Call (973) 643 - 0400
This is only for children with HIV or Aids.

Answers Moving Forward
Address is 712 Springfield Ave, Newark, New Jersey, 07103. Main phone - (973) 416 - 2679
This non-profit is focused on providing transitional housing for men, including those leaving prison or jail. There is transitional housing while long term stability is arranged. Or look into other ex-felon financial hardship programs.

Apostles' House
513-515 Avon Ave, Newark, NJ, 07102. Call (973) 375 - 7447
Women and children, including single parents, can use this low income transitional housing program. The guest will also receive access to budgeting skills, life skills classes, and basic health check ups.

 

 

 

Peace House Inc.
257 Mount Prospect Ave, Newark NJ 07104. Main phone (973) 732-5129
This is free, temporary homeless shelter for women. It can also women that faced domestic abuse, trafficking, or that are recovering from an addition.

Mt Carmel Guild Housing Services from Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark
404 University Ave, Newark, NJ, 07102. Main phone - (973) 799 - 0484 or  (973) 596-4100
The St. Bridget's Shelter is for emergencies, and social workers will help the client find a new, permanent home or apartment in Essex County. They can house immigrants, asylum seekers, and others in need of a place to stay.

Department of Veterans Affairs NJ Health Care System
Address is 385 Tremont Ave, East Orange, New Jersey, 07018. Call (888) 725 - 3000
Housing solutions are for homeless veterans only, and their families. There is transitional housing, work placement, and other services provided. Eventual rent help is provided too, and veterans can also apply for emergency motel or hotel vouchers.

Salvation Army of Essex County
65 Pennington St, Newark, NJ 07105. (973) 589-0370
They operate a homeless shelter, offer adult rehab, financial help and more. In a crisis, free motel or hotel vouchers are offered in Essex County NJ. There is temporary residential housing for adults too.

  • Another location is at 13 Trinity Pl, Montclair, NJ 07042. Phone: (973) 744-3312.

 

 

 

 

Family Promise - Interfaith Hospitality Shelter Network
46 Park St, Montclair, NJ, 07042. Telephone - (973) 746 - 1400
Assistance include short term shelter as well as funds to pay the rent or deposit on a new, low income home once the situation has stabilized. Other programs will give the client free meals, counseling, and other services. More on Interfaith Hospitality housing assistance in Newark NJ.

Harmony House New Community Corporation
Location of the center is 278 S Orange Ave, Newark, New Jersey, 07103. Dial (973) 623 – 8555
Not only is housing offered, but there is also day care and other support services.

Goodwill Rescue Mission Inc.
79 University Ave, Newark, NJ 07102. Call (973) 621-9560
The homeless can be placed into emergency shelter, receive a hot meal, clothing, and other help from this Essex County charity. There is emergency shelter for adult men and/or women.

Newark Transitional Corp
Emergency shelters are both for men and women, at separate locations.

  • Men's shelter is at 198 Clinton Ave, Newark, NJ 07108. Call 973-242-8317
  • 212 Peshine Ave, Newark, NJ 07108. Phone - 973-242-1119

Circle of Life Shelter
Address is 55 Reeves Pl, Newark, NJ 07108. Main phone: (862) 763-4859
Homeless people can use the shelter, get hygiene supplies, clothes and more. A homeless shelter also provides supportive services with the next step being transitional housing.

New Community Corporation
233 West Market Street, Newark, New Jersey 07103. For information, call 973-497-4413

Turning Point Community Services
Main address: 1011 Grove St, Irvington, NJ 07111. Telephone (973) 374-7838
They help homeless women with kids, including single mothers. Temporary housing, shelter services and other support is provided.

 

 

 

Veteran's Haven North
Address - 200 Sanatorium Rd, Glen Gardner, NJ, 08826. Main phone number is (877) 648 - 0091
Transitional shelter and more is offered, such as transportation, a ride to a job interview, and other support. This is only for veterans in the region.

Newark Emergency Services for Families
982 Broad St, Newark, New Jersey, 07102. Call (973) 639-2100 or (800) 696 – 7063
Referrals can be made to low income apartments in Essex County. Case managers will also help clients access funds for the moving costs or first months rent, among other expenses.

 

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