Emergency Shelter | The Gateway Family YMCA
135 Madison Ave, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
Eligibility
Single men and women over the age of 18, and families with children
Required documents
ID, Referral from an NJ 211 specialist
Hours
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Application process
NJ-211 Homeless Hotline specialist will conduct a basic screening prior to referral, to establish that the shelter referral is appropriate and collect general information to pass along to Gateway YMCA upon referral. Then, NJ-211 will contact Gateway to refer the client for after-hours placement.
Fees
Varies; many services are free or low‑cost depending on placement and funding source
Service area
Union County, NJ
Provides emergency shelter for single men and women, age 18 and over, and families with children. Offers short-term emergency housing, transitional housing, and supportive housing options. Also provides emergency food, housing search assistance, and referrals to medical and counseling services.
What's Here
Providing organization
The Gateway Family YMCA
The Gateway Family YMCA is a nonprofit, community-based organization in New Jersey focused on improving well-being for individuals and families.