Housing Assistance

.   Go to www.njhelps.org for a wide range of services provided by the Department of Human Services including housing, employment, child care, health insurance, etc.

Their focus is to assist the poor in the community.

(732) 324-8200  

The Cornerstone House is the only homeless shelter of its kind in Suburban Essex County. The 23 bed facility houses families and individuals in a drug and alcohol free environment. In general, Cornerstone is opened 6pm to 8am under the supervision of the manager 365 days each year.

Homeless Prevention Financial Assistance

Utility Assistance

Kitchen Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday from 12:00pm-12:30pm (lunch)

For information on any of the services listed please call Montclair Citadel (973)744-3312 to schedule an appointment.

Phone  973.744.3312

Phone: 973-286-4175
Website: http://www.ccannj.com/st_rocco.php

St. Rocco's Emergency Family Shelter provides short-term shelter to homeless women with children including three meals a day. Services include supportive individual counseling, educational workshops, instruction in parenting skills, referral to community resources, assistance with job and housing placement, and referrals for mental health and substance abuse services.

Days & Hours of Operation: Staff on site Staff on-site 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Eligibility: Shelter for homeless women with children