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Shelter Plus Care
Funded principally by HUD through NJ State Department of Community Affairs. Targeted but not limited to applicants who are HIV+ and/or diagnosed with a mental illness. Provides a housing voucher (like Section 8), where client pays a portion of their rent. Provides regular case management to help client stay healthy and housed, and link client to needed services
Eligibility Requirements
- Meets HUD definition of homeless.
- Physician’s certification of disability
- Capable of independent living (with case management)
- Must have an income
- Agrees to case management and regular meetings
For more information:
Flora Cifelli
201-604-2295
fcifelli@jcecdc.org
Corpus Christi Ministries Housing
Funded principally by HOPWA, administered by the Jersey City Division of Community Development. Individuals have a private room in a house shared with four other individuals or a one bedroom apartment. Families have an apartment in a building occupied by other CCMH families. Each participates in case management to aid adherence and health, and help client identify and achieve goals.
Eligibility Requirements
Individual:
- HIV+
- Currently homeless (or expecting homelessness upon discharge from an institution)
- One month “clean time”
Family:
- One or more family members HIV+
- Currently homeless
- One month “clean time”
- Family size and configuration suitable for available housing
For more information:
Paul Bellan-Boyer
Coordinator of Residential Programs
201-936-3750
pbellan@jcecdc.org
Hudson CASA
Provides case management, including benefits counseling and linkage other needed services. Provides in-house employment specialist and housing specialist to aid client in seeking employment and/or housing.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Meets HUD definition of “homeless” or is in imminent danger of losing housing
- Motivated and able to work on their own behalf
For more information:
Andrew Billek
Program Coordinator
201-604-2600
abillek@jcecdc.org
RIST
Provides housing and case management services to 25 individuals who are homeless and living with mental illness.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Meets Definition of Homelessness
- Living with Severe Persistent Mental Illness
For more information
Flora Cifelli, Program Coordinator
201-604-2295
fcifelli@jcecdc.org
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