Emergency Shelter | Bergen County Housing, Health, and Human Services Center
120 S River St, Hackensack, NJ 07601
Eligibility
Open to individuals aged 18 and older who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, and whose last residence was in Bergen County.
Required documents
Call for information.
Hours
Mon - Fri 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
201-336-6480
Voice·
Main Phone
Application process
Individuals may apply in person. Referrals are also accepted from hospitals, community agencies, religious institutions, and law enforcement agencies.
Fees
None
Service area
Bergen County, NJ
Operates a 90-bed temporary shelter capacity, 62 of which are in bedrooms that accommodate from 2 to 8 individuals and 28 are dormitory style. In addition, there is a seasonal (December 15th through March 14th) sit-up shelter for 15 individuals.
The Center receives referrals for temporary shelter from community agencies, religious institutions, and law enforcement agencies. Those referred to the Center may have a history of substance abuse, physical and mental health problems, and unemployment, in addition to homelessness.
What's Here
Providing organization
Bergen County Housing, Health, and Human Services Center
Serves individual men and women who are homeless, individuals and families who are precariously housed, and others who require linkage to community services. Individuals and families who are not homeless, but need health and human services, are assisted to make direct contact with agencies that can respond to their need.