Homeless Services
Collaborative Support Programs of New Jersey (CSPNJ) works to prevent and end homelessness through a range of support services including mental health and substance use referrals, supportive housingand assistance with applications for permanent affordable housing.
PEER SUPPORT
Peer support is well recognized by professionals in mental health and addiction services, where peer support has been widely used over the past few decades and considerable knowledge has emerged about the approach. CSPNJ offers peer support as a service, given that many individuals experiencing homelessness also often suffer from co-occurring mental health problems, substance use, and traumatic stress disorder.
PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING
CSPNJ’s permanent supportive housing is an intervention that combines affordable housing assistance with voluntary support services to address the needs of chronically homeless people.The services are designed to build independent living and tenancy skills and connect people with community-based health care, treatment and employment services.