Finding stable housing is a critical step for many veterans on their path to recovery and independence. Below is the most up-to-date information on available beds and program details across several veteran housing programs in New Jersey. Admission to all programs requires a completed application and supporting paperwork.

For the latest updates and additional details, visit the Hope for Veterans Program website.

Hope for Veterans Program – Lyons VA Campus, Lyons, NJ
Clinical Treatment (CT) – 8 Beds Available

9-month program with a strong clinical focus on substance use and mental health.
Helps veterans stabilize, increase income through benefits or employment, and transition to permanent housing.
Applicants must have a mental health diagnosis and/or substance use disorder.
Documentation of diagnosis, recent records, and progress notes are required.

Service Intensive (SI) – 7 Beds Available

6-month program focused on increasing income and securing permanent housing.
Provides case management support throughout.

Bridge Housing (BH) – 2 Beds Available (Female Veterans Only)

3-month short-term stay for veterans with a housing plan already in place.
Must have a HUD-VASH voucher or confirmed move-in date.

Alfred J. Thomas (AJT) Home for Veterans – Garfield, NJ
AJT Program – 2 Beds Available

A collaborative program with Bergen County.
Offers case management with a focus on increasing income and transitioning to permanent housing.
Similar in structure to the Service Intensive program at Hope for Veterans.

Women Veteran Housing (WVH) Program – Morris Plains, NJ
WVH – 2 Beds Available

Permanent housing exclusively for female veterans.
Provides supportive case management, affordable housing, and ongoing counseling.
Operates under a leasing agreement to promote long-term stability.

General Eligibility for All Programs
To qualify, veterans must be able to:

• Live independently in a communal setting.
• Self-evacuate in emergencies and demonstrate basic self-preservation skills.
• Manage daily activities such as bathing, dressing, toileting, and maintaining a clean living space.
• Prepare their own meals or access the VA Cafeteria (meals are not provided).
• Maintain sobriety throughout their stay; sober living is a requirement.

Contact for Admissions
For questions or to begin the application process, contact:

Catherine Gutierrez, MA – USMC Veteran
Outreach and Admission Specialist, Veterans Housing Programs
📍 151 Knollcroft Rd., Bldg. 53, Lyons, NJ 07939
📞 Office: (201) 643-7799 | (908) 647-5717 ext. 418
📱 Cell: (973) 975-6218
📠 Fax: (908) 647-9013