in time of need who have since fallen upon hard times. Opened in 2004 with 70 beds, it is the largest and most comprehensive program for homeless veterans in New Jersey.

The goal of the Hope for Veterans® initiative is to provide a safe, supportive environment wherein former servicemen and women can start rebuilding their lives.

In December 2007, a new wing opened to accommodate a continuous waiting list of homeless veterans seeking entry into the program.

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During their tenure in the program, veterans are encouraged to achieve sustained independence and financial self-sufficiency by obtaining employment.

In partnership with the Lyons Veterans Affairs staff, Community Hope provides the following intensive services:

• Transitional housing for up to two years;
  
  
• Recovery services for substance abuse and depression, post traumatic stress, and other forms of mental illness;
  
  
• Case management services linking veterans to health and rehabilitation services;
  
  
• Access to job programs;
  
  
• Access to benefits and counseling in budgeting skills to enhance financial self-sufficiency and
  
  
• Linkage to affordable housing upon graduation.
  
  
  
  

To download a referral form for our Hope for Veterans® Program, please click here.

To make a referral, call (908) 647-5717