Homeless & Near-Homeless Outreach Support — Newark, NJ
The City of Newark's Division of Homeless Services (under the Department of Health and Community Wellness) supports residents who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, including connecting people to transportation. We confirmed the division itself is real and part of Mayor Ras Baraka's "Path Home" initiative to end chronic homelessness.
Last verified Sep 24, 2026 · Not affiliated with City of Newark
The quick version
- When
- Ongoing
- Where
- Newark, NJ (citywide)
- Cost
- Free
- Who it's for
- Anyone in Newark who is homeless or close to being homeless.
The fine print worth knowing before you go
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We verified the division, not the individual contacts
Business cards for two specific outreach workers (with direct mobile numbers) have been circulating on Facebook. The Division of Homeless Services is confirmed real, but Newark's own homeless-services webpage doesn't list individual staff, so we couldn't independently confirm those two mobile numbers are current. Try the confirmed city channel below first if you want a verified starting point.
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There's a confirmed city hotline, too
The City of Newark's official Path Home program has residents text "PATH HOME" to 855-11 to connect with outreach providers for non-emergency assistance. This one we verified directly on newarknj.gov.
If you or someone you know in Newark needs homelessness outreach or transportation help, the city's texting line is the piece we could verify directly. The individually shared outreach contacts may well be legitimate city staff, but confirm you've reached the right office before relying on a single mobile number.
The Fine Print is not affiliated with City of Newark. This page is research to help you prepare, not legal or financial advice. Details can change, so confirm everything with the official source before you rely on it.
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Last verified Sep 24, 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.