Someone I know in their late 50s is currently homeless and living out of their truck. They have Bipolar disorder and are unable to hold a job. What resources are at their disposal for housing, food, wellness, etc?

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MajorScore t1_j9qcl3s wrote on February 23, 2023 at 8:35 PM

Consider applying for Social Security Disability Benefits and Supplemental Security Income at SSA.gov

MajorScore t1_j9qd58p wrote on February 23, 2023 at 8:39 PM

SNAP (food stamps): https://www.nj.gov/humanservices/njsnap/apply/app/

Bergen County Social Service: https://www.nj.gov/humanservices/dfd/counties/

drvic59 t1_j9qikra wrote on February 23, 2023 at 9:12 PM

Online app through DHS

https://www.mynjhelps.gov/home

Zurevu t1_j9rim4r wrote on February 24, 2023 at 1:13 AM

You may want to also ask in r/BergenCounty. What town are they in?

jersey_girl660 t1_j9zjz9e wrote on February 25, 2023 at 6:50 PM

Catholic charities hands down. They’re really good at helping them with medical, mental health, housing, Medicaid applications, etc.

sugarcanepanda OP t1_j9zk22u wrote on February 25, 2023 at 6:50 PM

What if he’s Jewish

jersey_girl660 t1_j9zk579 wrote on February 25, 2023 at 6:51 PM

It doesn’t matter. It’s not religious in that manner - it’s just their social services arm. They do a really good job

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