The Ladder Project: the next step to a life for homeless men

Ladder Main Office
261 State Street
Hackensack, NJ 07601
Phone: (201) 342-0029
http://www.GreaterBergen.org

Overview:

The Ladder project is DHMAS licensed halfway house for homeless men as the next step to a sober life., after they have completed a drug/alcohol treatment program. It is the only program of its kind for men in Bergen County.

The Ladder Project uses established treatment strategies combined with the 12-step philosophy, peer support and clinically-orientated counseling interventions to help its members achieve success in returning to mainstream society and live a productive, substance-free life. Members gain insight and self-awareness into the disease of addiction, while learning coping skills to manage their behavior and ultimately, to envision recovery as an attainable goal.

We can help!

*Staffed by Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselors (CADCs) Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselors (LCADC)
*Individual group and didactic counseling sessions.
*Professional supervision and intervention.
*Single-occupancy rooms.
*State of the art new kitchen.
*Prepared breakfast, lunch and dinner provided.

Who Is Eligible:

*Men ages 18+
*Must have completed a 28-day(or longer) inpatient treatment program for substance abuse
*Without a permanent address
*Residents must secure employment
*Residents must participate in comprehensive services that are offered
*NJ Drug Court Participants
*Commit to 3-6 months as a participating resident
*Bergen County residents non-drug court

Cost: Room, board and services are generally on a sliding scale. Residents must secure employment within 30 days and pay a portion toward rent.

Wrap-Around Services Include:

*Financial literacy
*HUD-certified housing counseling
*Nutritional support services
*Employment services
*Healthcare services
*Life skills training
*Mentoring
*HIV testing and counseling medication monitoring
*Other services provided by Greater Bergen Community Action

How to apply:

1. Call (201) 342-0029 for intake, referral or for more .

2. A counselor will contact you for a prescreen phone interview and to set up an in person interview.

3. A counselor will give the referring agency a list of required documents.

Other programs that may interest you:

1st Bergen Federal Credit Union-(201) 968-0202-Banking you can trust.

CHIP (Community Housing in Partnership)-(201) 488-5100-Affordable housing development and management.

Ladder is sponsored by the Greater Bergen Community Action
241 Moore Street
Hackensack, NJ 07601
Phone: (201) 968-0200
http://www.GreaterBergen.org

*Disclaimer: this information is taken directly from the Ladder pamphlet. I have never used the service before and have no opinion on it either yes or no to how good the service performs. Please call or email them for more information.