St. Rocco's offers emergency shelter to women with children. Our goal is to serve families in such a way that hope is restored and self-worth is affirmed.

Through assessment and planning activities, St. Rocco's staff assist residents in determining their next steps in achieving housing stability and establishing links with community resources needed to maintain self-sufficiency. A family's progress toward its goal is aided by collaboration with staff through ongoing care planning meetings.

St. Rocco's offers comprehensive social and behavioral healthcare activities through Catholic Charities.

St. Rocco's provides:

• Emergency Shelter in a clean, safe environment
• Education, entitlement, and employment referrals
• Advocacy
• Assistance in money management and life skills development
• Three meals per day plus after-school snacks
• Clothing
• A warm and caring environment
• Access to medical, mental health, and substance abuse treatment
• Parents Anonymous meetings

Eligibility Criteria:

• Homeless mothers 18 years of age or older with accompanying children
• Essex County residents

Eligibility	Homeless mothers 18 years of age or older with accompanying children. Essex County residents.
Community Services	Basic Needs / Assistance Clothing / Supplies / Furniture Housing / Shelter Employment / Training Job Training Family & Support Services Parenting & Caregiving
Health Services	Behavioral / Mental Health Substance Use

Last Updated: 02/20/23