Granted, many Government and non profits are short staffed and unable to take the time to guide homeless threw the process every step of the way, While Chronic homeless have been “UN-labeled” because of Governmental changes in the definition as one example. Also many homeless have been housed improperly. With lack of supportive housing, lack of Group homes too many are put in the Generic HCV program when they need continuous support. When they become homeless again, the agency gets paid again. There should be a cap on this homeless failing scam. The one who suffers are the homeless. Who would not be angry if their case worker left the agency and no other case worker picked up their case? Who would not be angry if time and time again a homeless who needed stable permanent housing with case MGT. was put on the TRA program and was dumped after a couple years because they were not housed properly over and over again. Next time you see a homeless on the street, don’t rush to judgment that they are lazy or just want a free ride. hear their story, take the time and contact agencies that can help them. Many suffer from MH conditions. During these Covid times, as we know, tens of thousands of NJ’rs could become homeless any time for various reasons. There are resources available. NYU had done a study in 2019 proving that some of the “just get housing, it’s that simple” mentality of “steriotypers” of homeless are misconceptions and how it is not that simple. Hoboken on the other hand had proven that the true “Housing First” model is working quite well; Go out with vouchers, get them housing, assess them, get them case managers, social workers and tailor a housing plan to evolve with the former homeless. Their prototype without hoops was called “Friendly Faces“! Continue…..
Dial 211 or go to www.nj211.org! <If you are homeless! Many of the resources for COVID-19 are at the new NJ COVID-19 INFO HUB! CFA can also help you if you need ESG or first months rent and security deposit. as well as food. The Center is another resource! UPDATED NOTE FROM: Regarding Next Step Services:
“The Center” in Hackensack: If someone needs to screen with the Next Step remote team for assistance and services, leave a message at 201-336-6480 with their phone number and email (if they have one). Someone will reach out to screen them.
CONTINUED While Hoboken’s Friendly faces” housing program is a success being a partnership with Government, private and other community Groups and agencies, Bergen has a different approach, which offers a one stop shop with most of the services and programs under one roof! BC’s housing Authority over sees “The Center” and The Center’s director and Christ Church’s Director and team do intakes, assessments and works with 211 and BCBSS with housing and other services homeless or “at risk of”. Especially during Covid19, NJ’s homeless needs to contact 211 as well as work on permanent housing. Bergen works with a host of Gov, non gov. and groups including Churches as well as mental health agencies. (some listed below)
Bergen County Division of Mental Health proudly supports the agencies listed below.
- Comprehensive Behavioral Healthcare, Inc.
- CarePlus NJ, Inc.
- Vantage Health System
- West Bergen Mental Healthcare
If you have any complaints about any of the agencies you can contact the BC Div of MH. 201-634-2745 If you have any complaints about any of the resources/ agencies on this page you can contact HRG Media: Click here for email!
Want to be a part of the #StigmaFree Community? CLICK HERE FOR INFO!
CLICK HERE To download our NEW HRG Community Resource Guide 2021 PDF!!
While a second Stimulus check wont cover much at all, Bergen County’s ESG program threw HABC NJ never stopped during the pandemic and Greater Bergen also has funding for Eviction prevention. FYI UPDATE: Bergen County Board of Social Services continues to work remotely to provide services including TRA and EA for BC residents. CLICK HERE for their web site. UPDATE: Center for Food Action frequently has eviction prevention resources as well as First month’s rent along with Security deposit for low income qualifying; CLICK HERE…
Special Covid-19 NJ Re-opening Edition- HRG Community Resource Guide! CLICK HERE to down load the PDF! (most of the activities are online now). Print one out for your neighbor as they may not have internet, the food pantry list has the #’s to call as well! UPDATED July, 2020
Don’t forget, Lunch and dinner are served at “The Center” in Hackensack-
LUNCH- 11:30-12:30 MON-FRI Until Further notice, DINNERS ARE 4:45Pm-6:15Pm 7 DAYS A WEEK, 120 So. River St. Hackensack NJ 201-336-6475
NEED NEXT STEP SERVICES? UPDATED NOTE FROM: Regarding Next Step Services: “The Center” in Hackensack: If someone needs to screen with the Next Step remote team for assistance and services, leave a message at 201-336-6480 with their phone number and email (if they have one). Someone will reach out to screen them.
Some more resources in case you missed it, and also start to get excited as the libraries get closer to reopening! Click here For JPL Hackensack info.
Don’t forget the RX / utility help page CLICK HERE!
NEW!! PLEASE click here IF YOU NEED EVICTION PREVENTION Resources! Bergen County Human Services has many resources too.. CLICK HERE! Also 211 is available & BCBSS is working remotely as well> 201-368-4200. You can leave a MSG if you do not get the voice mail.
Need a list of food pantries? CLICK HERE for the listings..
“Bergen County CARES accepting applications on READ MORE.…
PLEASE click here IF YOU NEED EVICTION PREVENTION Resources! Bergen County Human Services has many resources too.. CLICK HERE! Also 211 is available & BCBSS is working remotely as well> 201-368-4200. You can leave a MSG if you do not get the voice mail.
UPDATED NOTE FROM: Regarding Next Step Services: “The Center” in Hackensack: If someone needs to screen with the Next Step remote team for assistance and services, leave a message at 201-336-6480 with their phone number and email (if they have one). Someone will reach out to screen them.
Here is some information from some of the HRG Media WordPress Blog that you may have missed. Also Check in with the Hackensack Library updates for when they are re-opening as well as check out their current online events: CLICK HERE FOR Johnson Public Library’s web site with events. CLICK HERE for their Face Book page, as they have Facebook live as well..
Here are some updated links and pages that can assist you here in NJ with your needs: First; check out the HRG YouTube Chanel!
SBA disaster assistance : small businesses CLICK HERE!!
Check the updates for the Stimulus funds from the Government ‘s press releases updated on the HRG BCN News Site, Regarding stimulus $$! COVID-19 NJ-HUB- https://covid19.nj.gov/ New Jersey Department of Health – http://nj.gov/health
Center for Disease Control – http://cdc.gov
World Health Organization – http://who.int
http://Ready.gov – http://ready.gov
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DO YOU NEED the Bergen County official Rooming house list? CLICK HERE!
Also Check in with the Hackensack Library updates for when they are re-opening as well as check out their current online events: CLICK HERE FOR Johnson Public Library’s web site with events. CLICK HERE for their Face Book page, as they have Facebook live as well..
Date: June 23, 2020Author: HRG Media; Resources & Events: Blog0 Comments — Edit
Unlike NY which has opened Eviction courts prematurely, causing backlash since NY1 Reported, warned READ MORE... Meanwhile NJ, residents and Advocates have been “cautiously Optimistic” that the State Government has thought this situation out. The Federal Government Has also planned for a second Stimulus according to Forbes. While a second Stimulus check wont cover much at all, threw the CARES act, federal money has been released by the state is several forms. ESG is one of them ( Which the NJ DCA will open on July 6 lottery)! Bergen County has also opened up the process for small businesses that have been affected by Covid 19. Bergen County’s ESG program threw HABC NJ never stopped during the pandemic and Greater Bergen also has funding for Eviction prevention. FYI UPDATE: Bergen County Board of Social Services continues to work remotely to provide services including TRA and EA for BC residents. CLICK HERE for their web site. UPDATE: Center for Food Action frequently has eviction prevention resources as well as First month’s rent along with Security deposit for low income qualifying; CLICK HERE…
NJ courts and the State have been in meetings trying to sort out on how to proceed and was mentioned in the MH public board meeting on Monday. Hopefully the state will come to agreeable decision as realistically landlords also are struggling as well. FYI a new bill is being worked out. And passed the last step.
In case you missed it>>
Did you download the new PDF? Special Covid-19 Edition- HRG Community Resource Guide! CLICK HERE to down load the PDF! (most of the activities are online now). Print one out for your neighbor as they may not have internet, the food pantry list has the #’s to call as well! Updated JULY, 2020.
Don’t forget, Lunch and dinner are served at “The Center” in Hackensack-
LUNCH- 11:30-12:30 MON-FRI Until Further notice, DINNERS ARE 4:45Pm-6:15Pm 7 DAYS A WEEK, 120 So. River St. Hackensack NJ 201-336-6475
While parks are opened and maintaining social distancing a must, Mental health should not be out the window. The county has put together a list of resources for you. Even though some Churches in other areas have opened and are not, here in north NJ there are still services and mass, on line and on face book to watch. UPDATE: Did you make your appointment with Center For Food Action yet? CLICK HERE for details.
DO YOU NEED the Bergen County official Rooming house list? CLICK HERE!
PLEASE click here IF YOU NEED EVICTION PREVENTION Resources! Bergen County Human Services has many resources too.. CLICK HERE! Also 211 is available & BCBSS is working remotely as well> 201-368-4200. You can leave a MSG if you do not get the voice mail.
NEED NEXT STEP SERVICES? UPDATED NOTE FROM: Regarding Next Step Services: “The Center” in Hackensack: If someone needs to screen with the Next Step remote team for assistance and services, leave a message at 201-336-6480 with their phone number and email (if they have one). Someone will reach out to screen them.
Some more resources in case you missed it, and also start to get excited as the libraries get closer to reopening! Click here For JPL Hackensack info.
As the Temps rise, it’s a good reminder that if you are on medications, especially psych. meds as well. it is important to STAY HYDRATED! NJ still does not have a #CodeRed in place, but during the Covid_19 pandemic, 211 has resources that may help. First of all drink plenty of water. Secondly, If you feel you are having a physical emergency, Valley Hospital emphasizes that you should seek treatment and they assure you tht they are taking every precaution so you , should not ignore emergency care if you need the ER!
Food pantries are always in need, but especially now, more families are struggling to make ends meet. Here are some resources as well as Places to donate food and other supplies to…
Alendale-Center for food action Mahwah CFA Mahwah 90 Ridge Road 07430 (next to Mahwah Library) | 201-529-2029
Alpine- CFA Englewoood
Office of Concern Food Pantry – St Cecilias Church Phone – 201-568-1465 55 West Demarest Avenue Englewood , NJ 07631
Bergenfield–St. John’s Evangelist Church
Bogota- Saint Joseph’s Church 115 E Fort Lee Rd Bogota (201) 342-6300 food pantry: Kristina- 201-390-0867 verify addr.
Carlstadt- St Joseph’s Church 20 Hackensack St East Rutherford, NJ
(201) 939-3441 mo wed fr 10-12 &..prof of addr.
Cliffside park- Church of the Epiphany RC 247 Knox Ave (201) 943-7320 call for details
Closter- Closter boro hall: Closter 295 Old Closter Dock Road 201-784-0600 call for details, The Church of the Holy Communion Norwood, New Jersey
in Norwood 66 Summit St (201) 768-0634 call for details
Creskill- ST Cecilia’s Office of concern (All BC residents may have an intake) in Englewood
Demarest- CFA (Center 4 Food action), The Office of Concern Food Pantry
at Saint Cecilia’s Parish 55 West Demarest Ave 201-568-1465
Dumont- Cfa , The Office of Concern Food Pantry
at Saint Cecilia’s Parish 55 West Demarest Ave 201-568-1465
Edgewater-Holy Rosary Parish 365 Undercliff Ave, The Office of Concern Food Pantry
at Saint Cecilia’s Parish 55 West Demarest Ave 201-568-1465
East Rutherford- St Joseph’s Church 20 Hackensack St
(201) 939-3441 mo wed fr 10-12 and crlstade prof of addr
Elmwood Pk –CFA Saddle Brook 224 Midland Avenue 201-703-9857 St Leo’s Parish Food Pantry,-Once a month
Emerson––CFA Saddle Brook 224 Midland Avenue, The Office of Concern Food Pantry
at Saint Cecilia’s Parish 55 West Demarest Ave 201-568-1465
Englewood––CFA, ST CECELIA’S ( Office of Concern ) 201-568-1465 call for intake Third Thursday of the month pantry 9-5 (pre-register ahead)- 201-289-1718- A.M.E. Zion church Englewood! (All Bergen Residents)
Englewood cliffs—CFA, ST CECELIA’S ( Office of Concern )
Fairlawn-Human Services government office
Fair Lawn, NJ · (201) 794-5333, Saint Anne’s Church 15-05 St Anne St
Fairview-CFA, Check with Dept. of human services Fairview The Office of Concern Food Pantry at Saint Cecilia’s Parish 55 West Demarest Ave 201-568-1465
Fort lee- CFA, ST CECELIA’S ( Office of Concern ) Church of the Epiphany RC 247 Knox Ave (201) 943-7320 call for details
Franklin Lakes- CFA 90 Ridge Rd, Mahwah (201) 529-2029, The Office of Concern Food Pantry at Saint Cecilia’s Parish 55 West Demarest Ave 201-568-1465
Garfield- CFA, ST CECELIA’S ( Office of Concern ) Calvary Baptist Church sat. 11-12 third sat. call ahead (973) 773-2444 St. Joseph Catholic Church. 40 Spring Street Lodi, Tel. 973-779-0643 garfield & Lodi
Glen Rock- Social Service Association of Ridgewood, Saint Catharine Church Food Pantry Contact: 201-661-3651, The Office of Concern @
at Saint Cecilia’s Parish 55 West Demarest Ave 201-568-1465
Hackensack- CFA, ST CECELIA’S ( Office of Concern ) ,
Emanuel Church free produce mkt. Fri-Sat.-Sun 10-12, Mon. 10-12; 34 Van Wettering pl.
First Baptist Church 15 Conklin Place 201-487-1244 Emergency Food
The River Mission– 436 Union St. wed. & Sunday 6 pm & Tues 11:30 -1:30 (201) 677-2299
Buddies of NJ : AIDS/ HIV positive clients contact for details
149 Hudson Street Phone: 201-489-2900
Mt. Olive 2’nd &4’th Th. 10-12 Fri. 11Am. 260 Central Ave
Holy Trinity Church 2’nd Sat. & 4’th Sat Clinton St./ 34 Maple Ave Hill house
Trinity Church 218 Passaic St Tuesday 1:30 first come first serve
Varack Church 120 Atlantic St. Food pantry every Third Wed- 6-8 Pm. & Every 3’rd Sat. 10am-4 pm Contact for more details-Crystal@(347)-364-7084
Hasbrouck Heights-Borough Hall; Info. Needed to Qualify 320 Boulevard, contact first: 201-288-0195, The Office of Concern Food Pantry
at Saint Cecilia’s Parish 55 West Demarest Ave 201-568-1465
Harington pk –– CFA, ST CECELIA’S ( Office of Concern ), Holy Communion Church -Norwood (201) 768-0634, The Office of Concern Food Pantry at Saint Cecilia’s Parish 55 West Demarest Ave 201-568-1465
Hillsdale-Helping Hands food pantry , United Methodist Church (201) 664-5231. The Office of Concern Food Pantry at Saint Cecilia’s Parish 55 West Demarest Ave 201-568-1465
HoHo kus-St Bartholomew’s Church 70 Sheridan Ave 201-444-5025 Social Service Association of Ridgewood The Office of Concern Food Pantry
at Saint Cecilia’s Parish 55 West Demarest Ave 201-568-1465
Leonia- Helping Hands Food Pantry, 818 Teaneck Rd (201) 837-1600 ext. 1825 St. John the Evangelist Church 470 Broad Ave · (201) 947-4545 United Methodist church 396 Broad Ave · (201) 944-2970 The Office of Concern Food Pantry at Saint Cecilia’s Parish 55 West Demarest Ave 201-568-1465
Little Ferry-St. Margaret; Served: Little Ferry/Moonachie 31 Chamberlain Ave (201) 641-2988, The Office of Concern Food Pantry
at Saint Cecilia’s Parish 55 West Demarest Ave 201-568-1465
Lodi- CFA, ST CECELIA’S ( Office of Concern ) Calvary Baptist Church sat. 11-12 third sat. call ahead (973) 773-2444 St. Joseph Catholic Church. 40 Spring Street Lodi, Tel. 973-779-0643 Lodi & Garfield
Lyndhurst-Sacred Heart Church; 324 Ridge Rd, 324 Ridge Road (201) 438-1147, Saint Michael 624 Page Ave, 201-939-1161 The Office of Concern Food Pantry
at Saint Cecilia’s Parish 55 West Demarest Ave 201-568-1465
Mahwah- CFA, ST CECELIA’S ( Office of Concern ), Christ Church, Suffern, NY (845) 357-1615, Ramapo Reformed Church; CONTACT FIRST (201) 529-3075 Social Services of Ridgewood
Maywood/Rochelle Park-Rochelle Park Welfare office 201-581-7730, CFA, The Office of Concern Food Pantry at Saint Cecilia’s Parish 55 West Demarest Ave 201-568-1465
Moonachie-CFA, ST CECELIA’S ( Office of Concern ), CUMAC Paterson -emergency basis only
New Milford-Ascension Church; 256 Azalea Dr (201) 836-8961, The Office of Concern Food Pantry at Saint Cecilia’s Parish 55 West Demarest Ave 201-568-1465 CFA,
North Arlington-Queen of Peace Church; 10 Franklin Pl, 201-997-0700 CFA, ST CECELIA’S ( Office of Concern )
Northvale-St Anthony’s RC Church 199 Walnut St (201) 768-1177 call by appointment, CFA, ST CECELIA’S ( Office of Concern )
Norwood-Church of the Holy Communion 66 Summit St; 201-768-0634 Hillsdale United Methodist Church 349 Hillsdale Ave, 201-664-5231 call first for info, CFA, ST CECELIA’S ( Office of Concern )
Oakland-Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church 25 Purdue Ave, (201) 337-7596 Ponds Church; (201) 337-6744 for details CFA, ST CECELIA’S ( Office of Concern )
Paramus- CFA, ST CECELIA’S ( Office of Concern ) St Bartholomew’s Church ; 70 Sheridan Ave 201-444-5025 Social Service Association of Ridgewood, Human Services Dept.; 201-265-2100, ext. 6100 call 1’st Paramus for BCC students: Bergen community College 400 CFA call for student services: 201-447-7215
Park Ridge-Tri-Boro Food Pantry of Montvale, 65 Pascack Rd · (201) 573-9083, Pascack Food Center 65 Pascack Rd, Park Ridge,Phone: (201) 573-9083 CFA, ST CECELIA’S ( Office of Concern )
Ridgefield Park-Saint Joseph’s Church; 115 E Fort Lee Rd (201) 342-6300 201-390-0867 verify addr, St. Francis Food for Friends; 114 Mt. Vernon St 201-641-646 CFA, ST CECELIA’S ( Office of Concern )
Ridgewood- Social Service Association of Ridgewood & Vicinity,201-444-2980, St. Luke’s Church; (201) 444-0272 CFA, ST CECELIA’S ( Office of Concern )
River Edge-St.Peter the Apostle Church; 445 Fifth Ave
(201) 261-3366 call for appointment, CFA, ST CECELIA’S ( Office of Concern )
Rochelle park-Sacred Heart Church; Helping Hands Ministry – 201 843 8812 call for emergency basis only, also- Rochelle Park Welfare office 201-581-7730 CFA, ST CECELIA’S ( Office of Concern )
Rockleigh-Church of the Holy Communion ; 66 Summit St Norwood (201) 768-0634 call first, CFA, ST CECELIA’S ( Office of Concern )
Rutherford- Rutherford Community Food Pantry; 176 Park Ave, 201-460-3628 CFA, ST CECELIA’S ( Office of Concern )
Saddle Brook- CFA, ( Office of Concern ),
St . Philip the Apostle Church; 201-843-1888 call first.
1’st Reformed Church of Saddle Brook– Ackerman Ave (201) 843-6672
Saddle River / Upper Saddle River – CFA;,90 Ridge Rd (201) 529-2029, ST CECELIA’S; ( Office of Concern )
South Hackensack-VINEYARD CHURCH; 310 Phillips Ave.(201) 440-2909; Call First, CFA;,90 Ridge Rd (201) 529-2029, ST CECELIA’S; ( Office of Concern )
Teaneck-Faith and Hope Food Pantry; 480 Warwick Ave 201-833-4501, Assembly of God; 185 W Englewood Ave (201) 837-9300 call 1’st
Tenafly- CFA 201-569-1804,, 201-569-1804, ST CECELIA’S ( Office of Concern )(201) 568-1465
Teterboro-VINEYARD CHURCH; 310 Phillips Ave.(201) 440-2909; Call First CFA;,90 Ridge Rd (201) 529-2029, ST CECELIA’S; ( Office of Concern )
waldwick–Social Service Association of Ridgewood & Vicinity,201-444-2980, St. Luke’s Church; call (201) 444-0272, CFA, ST CECELIA’S ( Office of Concern )
Wallington–N.J. Food & Rescue; (Wallington & area pick up ) contact: 201 747 8705 Call for a pick up appointment contact them Via Face Book as well.
CFA, & ST CECELIA’S ( Office of Concern ) also may use these…
Washington township- CFA 201-569-1804,, 201-569-1804, ST CECELIA’S ( Office of Concern )(201) 568-1465
Westwood-CFA, ST CECELIA’S ( Office of Concern ), St. Andrew Parish
Woodcliff lake-CFA, ST CECELIA’S ( Office of Concern ), Helping Hands food pantry , United Methodist Church (201) 664-5231
Woodridge–Assumption Church-Phone:(201) 438-5555 143 First St, CFA, ST CECELIA’S ( Office of Concern )
Wyckoff–WYCKOFF REFORMED CHURCH; 580 Wyckoff Ave.201-891-1782 CFA, ST CECELIA’S ( Office of Concern )
Westwood- St. Andrew’s Church;& neighboring town residents
120 Washington Ave, 201-666-1100 CFA, ST CECELIA’S ( Office of Concern )
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