Hope & Help: Resources for Unhoused Individuals in NJ
At Project Ring, we believe everyone deserves access to the resources they need to regain stability and dignity. Below is a list of shelters, food assistance programs, healthcare services, employment opportunities, and more to help those experiencing homelessness in New Jersey.
Emergency Shelters & Housing Assistance
🛏️ NJ 211 Homeless Services – Call 211 or visit www.nj211.org for emergency shelter and housing support.
🏠 Code Blue Warming Centers – Find warming centers during extreme cold weather: Check locations.
🏡 NJ Department of Community Affairs (DCA) Homelessness Prevention – Offers rental assistance and housing programs: Visit website.
Food Assistance
🥣 Community FoodBank of NJ – Food pantries and meal programs: www.cfbnj.org | 📞 (908) 355-3663
🍽️ Soup Kitchens & Food Pantries – Find local meal services: Food Pantries NJ.
🛒 NJ SNAP (Food Stamps) – Apply for food assistance: www.njsnap.gov.
Healthcare & Mental Health Services
🏥 Healthcare for the Homeless (HCHNJ) – Free/low-cost medical care: Visit HCHNJ.
🧠 PerformCare NJ (Mental Health & Addiction Services) – 📞 1-877-652-7624 | www.performcarenj.org.
💊 Prescription Assistance – NeedyMeds offers free/low-cost medication: www.needymeds.org.
Employment & Job Training
👔 NJ One-Stop Career Centers – Free job training, resume help, and employment assistance: www.nj.gov/labor.
📢 Dress for Success (Job Interview Clothing & Support) – www.dressforsuccess.org.
💼 Workforce NJ – Find work and training programs: Visit Workforce NJ.
Legal Aid & Identification Services
⚖️ Legal Services of NJ – Free legal assistance for housing, benefits, and more: 📞 1-888-LSNJ-LAW (1-888-576-5529) | www.lsnj.org.
🆔 NJ MVC Identification Program – Assistance with obtaining ID and documents: www.state.nj.us/mvc.
Additional Support Services
📱 NJ HopeLine (Suicide Prevention Hotline) – 📞 1-855-654-6735
🚍 NJ Transit Discounted Fare Program – www.njtransit.com
If you or someone you know needs immediate assistance, please call 211 for support.