Better Life | New Community Corporation
101 Fourteenth Ave, Newark, NJ 07103
Eligibility
Available to all homeless individuals. Supportive housing units for individuals with referrals from the emergency department of University Hospital. Respite services are for those in crisis who have mental or substance use issues.
Required documents
Call for more information
Hours
Mon — Fri 9:00 am — 5:00 pm
Sat 10:00 am — 3:00 pm
862-229-1400
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Main Phone
862-229-1401
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Alternate Phone
Email[email protected]
Application process
Call for more information
Fees
None
Service area
Essex County, NJ
Helps homeless individuals obtain documents, such as birth certificates, find permanent housing, search for jobs, write resumes and prepare for interviews. Visitors receive food, water and coffee and can participate in group activities. The second floor of Better Life provides supportive housing units for chronically homeless individuals with referrals from University Hospital. Also offers 10-day stays for individuals in crisis who have mental health or substance abuse issues.
Providing organization
New Community Corporation
Helps residents of inner cities improve the quality of their lives to reflect individual God-given dignity and personal achievement.