Crisis Care Information
Elizabeth, NJ 07206 Phone: 908-354-4750Year Founded: 2009
Executive Director: James White
Visit Shelter HomepageWho 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, and 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: At CHNJ’s Elizabeth-based program, Raphael’s Life House, young pregnant women facing homelessness can find safe shelter and support. Raphael’s Life House was created to help these young women secure a brighter, more stable future for them and their newborns.
Our services:
Meals | Parenting skills training | Healthy living workshops |
Clothing | Prenatal care | Life skills workshops |
Medical care | Education assistance | Case management |
Mental health care | Employment assistance |
Find information on Covenant House New Jersey’s other sites, in Newark, Atlantic City, Jersey City, Camden, Montclair, and Asbury Park.