Emergency Shelter | Bergen County Housing, Health, and Human Services Center
Resource Name:Emergency Shelter | Bergen County Housing, Health, and Human Services Center
address
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.