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Covenant House Atlantic City, NJ

Atlantic City Youth Homeless Shelter

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Crisis Care Information

929 Atlantic Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401 Phone: 609-348-4070

 

Year Founded: 1989

Executive Director: James White

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Who we are: Covenant House New Jersey (CHNJ) provides sanctuary and support for youth ages 18-21 facing homelessness or human trafficking. We have seven locations across the state: Atlantic City, Newark, Jersey City, Camden, Asbury Park, and specialized care in Montclair and Elizabeth. Across all our New Jersey sites, we serve about 4,585 youth annually, and all our services are free.

Our programs: Young people facing homelessness in Asbury Park can access CHNJ’s emergency care through our street outreach program and drop-in center. Asbury Park is also home to our transitional housing program, Rights of Passage, for youth who are ready to take the step toward independent living. In ROP, youth work, save money, and learn to live on their own.

Our services/referrals: 

Meals Medical care  Vocational training
Shelter referral Mental health care Transitional housing
Clothing  Education assistance Case management

             

Find information on Covenant House New Jersey’s other sites, in Newark, Asbury Park, Jersey City, Camden, Montclair, and Elizabeth. 

Covenant House Locations

Anchorage, AK Asbury Park, NJ Atlanta, GA Atlantic City, NJ
Berkeley, CA Camden, NJ Chicago, IL Detroit, MI
Elizabeth, NJ Fort Lauderdale, FL Grand Rapids, MI Guatemala City, Guatemala
Houston, TX Jersey City, NJ Los Angeles, CA Managua, Nicaragua
Mexico City, Mexico Montclair, NJ Newark, NJ New Orleans, LA
New York, NY Oakland, CA Orlando, FL Philadelphia, PA
San Pedro Sula, Honduras St. Louis, MO Tegucigalpa, Honduras Toronto, ON
Vancouver, BC York, PA Washington, DC  

Emergency Resources

  • National Runaway Safeline

    If you or a friend know someone who is a runaway, homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, call the National Runaway Safeline or visit their website.

    Go to NRS now

  • 911 and Police

    If emergency assistance is needed now or if you have been the victim of a crime, please call 9-1-1 or get in contact with your local police department below.

    Get Emergency Assistance

  • Suicide Lifeline

    Struggling with feelings of depression or suicide? Know someone who is? The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is available 24/7. Visit their site now.

    Visit the Lifeline

  • House of Worship

    Many local churches, synagogues and other religious centers offer food, clothing and other services. Find the nearest house of worship below.

    Find a House of Worship

  • Victims of Trafficking

    No one should have to choose between going hungry or selling themselves. If there's anyone in your life who may be a victim of trafficking, find help below.

    Human Trafficking Hotline