Ocean's Harbor House was founded by community leaders in 1985 to answer the needs of homeless, abandoned and runaway children and youth in crisis at the Jersey Shore, with a vision to create a safe space where these youth could go to be free from danger and victimization. Since then, we have grown from a single emergency shelter to a multi-service organization. Through our Residential Program, Code Blue and Outreach Services, and our developing Family Shelter we address the complex issues faced by youth and families in 3 areas:We provide shelter and housing for youth and families who are homeless, counseling and case management for youth and families in crisis,and awareness, prevention training and education on the effects of homelessness, bullying, trafficking and exploitation.

Programs:

Code Blue Warming Center

In January of 2024, we opened Ocean's County's first ever Code Blue Site for Families in conjunction with Just Believe Inc. This is the first of many community collaborations as we move toward a permanent shelter for families with children. Since opening our Code Blue Family Shelter Program on the night of January 19th, we have provided warmth, safety, food, and assistance and connection to services to 64 children and 46 parents. Safe at Home: The Family Supportive Living Program at Harbor House The new Family Shelter at Ocean's Harbor House will work to break the cycle of homelessness in the lives of families experiencing it. Because of the overwhelming community support for this project, those in need will be able to come to us for nutritious meals, safe shelter, and one-on-one case management as they create pathways for careers and plan for permanent housing. The Shelter will open in the fall of 2024.

Supervised Transitional Living Program:

The SHORE House The SHORE House (Supportive Housing & Opportunities through Rehabilitation and Encouragement) opened its doors in October of 2004 to meet the needs of teens and youth ages 16-21, who are homeless and in need of safe housing, a nurturing environment and caring 24/7/365 adult guidance and supervision. In operation for 20 tears, the program's participants continue to find secure and stable living conditions for up to 18 months. While staying within the STLP, these youth receive: medical, dental, nutrition and mental health access and support, educational and vocational support, community mentorship, opportunities in civic engagement and community volunteering, weekly individual and group counseling, life skills counseling and training.

Eligibility	youth ages 16-21, who are homeless and in need of safe housing single female-led families with children under 18 who are experiencing a homeless emergency
Age Groups	Children Adolescents Adults
Community Services	Basic Needs / Assistance Accepts Donations of Goods Clothing / Supplies / Furniture Emergency Shelter / Housing / Warming Center Homeless Prevention Housing / Shelter Supportive Housing Community Community Education Community Service Employment / Training Independent Living Skill Program Life Skills Training Preparing for Adulthood Family & Support Services Adoption / Foster Care Family Support LGBTQ Parenting & Caregiving Pregnancy / Teen Pregnancy Referral Services Youth Groups
Health Services	Behavioral / Mental Health Family Conflict & Distress Crisis / Safety Crisis / Safety / Prevention Intellectual and Developmental Needs Advocacy Transition Planning
Treatment Services	Out-of-Home Services Group Home Transitional Living Treatment Setting In Community
Payment Options	Free
Language Spoken	Spanish
Areas Served	Monmouth County Ocean County

Last Updated: 04/26/24