Homelessness Statistics for Morris, NJ

, New Jersey

Total Homeless persons in Morris County New Jersey in 2019

388

There are an estimated 388 homeless individuals in Morris County New Jersey. That is a -3% change from 2018.

The homelessness statistics listed are collected from HUD and from the Homeless Shelter Directory database for 2019

Sheltered individuals in families

Sheltered individuals in families

144

There are 144 in Morris that are sheltered together with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Unsheltered individuals in families

0

There are 0 in Morris that - together with other family members - are unsheltered
Sheltered individuals in families

Sheltered individuals

202

There are 144 in Morris that are sheltered with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Unsheltered individuals

42

There are 144 in Morris that are unsheltered with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Sheltered families

50

There are 50 in Morris that are sheltered together with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Unsheltered families

0

There are 0 in Morris that - together with other family members - are unsheltered

Total Homeless families in Morris County New Jersey in 2019

50

There are an estimated 388 homeless individuals in Morris County New Jersey. That is a -3% change from 2018.

Chronic Homelessness in Morris County New Jersey

Total Chronic Homeless in Morris County New Jersey

65

There are 7 more homeless individuals in Morris County New Jersey than in 2018. That is a 12% increase.

What is Chronic Homeless?

Chronic homelessness refers to people who have found themselves experiencing homelessness repeatedly and is often accompanied with mental ilness or substance abuse.

Chronically homeless individuals have been on the streets for a long time, potentially years.

Sheltered Chronic

Sheltered chronic

33

There are 50 in Morris that are sheltered together with other family members
Sheltered Chronic

Unsheltered Chronic

32

There are 0 in Morris that - together with other family members - are unsheltered

Veteran Homelessness in Morris County New Jersey

sheltered_veteran

Sheltered

11

unsheltered_veteran

Unsheltered

0

Total Veteran Homeless

11

There are more homeless individuals in Morris County New Jersey than in 2018. That is a % increase.

Youth Homelessness in Morris County New Jersey

sheltered_youth

Sheltered

18

unsheltered_youth

Unsheltered

5

Total Homeless Youth

23

There are 2 more homeless youths in Morris County New Jersey than in 2018. That is a 10% increase.

Housing Inventory

Total number of beds in Morris County New Jersey

544

This figure represents the total number of beds available in all categories of Housing.

Total number of shelters in Morris County New Jersey

5

What are Emergency Shelters?

Emergency Shelters are places where the homeless can find a safe place to stay in case of sudden loss of housing. There are about 133 emergency shelter beds in Morris County.

What is Transitional Housing?

Transitional Housing are shelters intended to temporarily care for the displaced or chronically homeless population. There are about 133 Transitional Housing beds in Morris County.

What is Permanent Supportive Housing?

Permanent Supportive Housing is a long-term housing service for the elderly or vulnurable population struggling to stay above the poverty line. There are about 197 Permanent Supportive Housing beds in Morris County.

What is Rapid Re-Housing?

Rapid re-housing is a short-term rental assistance service with the purpose of helping people obtain housing quickly, increase self- sufficiency, and stay housed. There are about 20 Rapid Re-Housing beds in Morris County.

Morris County, New Jersey Homeless Shelters and Services

5 Homeless Shelter Listings in Morris County

Market Street Mission Shelter of Morristown

Market Street Mission Shelter of Morristown

Morristown, NJ

Walk-ins accepted during the hours of 8:00am and 4:00pm; in the event the shelter is full referrals are available.Services: Emergency Shelter Meals E [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Mar 31, 2022
Homeless Solutions, Inc.

Homeless Solutions, Inc.

Cedar Knolls, NJ

We provide four separate Shelter Programs, a Transitional Housing Program, and The Mt. Kemble Home, a program for senior women of limited means.Family & Single Womens ProgramThe Fami [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Feb 25, 2021
Interfaith Council for Homeless Families of Morris County

Interfaith Council for Homeless Families of Morris County

Morristown, NJ

Interfaith Council for Homeless Families of Morris County (Interfaith Council) is a non-sectarian, not-for-profit organization dedicated to ending the crisis of homelessness faced by Morris County fam [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Apr 2, 2011
Our Place Day Shelter

Our Place Day Shelter

Morristown, NJ

A multi-service daytime drop-in-center for the homeless and poor. We provide a legal address for people to use to apply for social services, jobs, register to vote or personal reasons. We also provide [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Jun 1, 2011
The Salvation Army, Childcare Center, Social Services & Church

The Salvation Army, Childcare Center, Social Services & Church

Morristown, NJ

Short-term, non-permanent emergency assistance, including food, and utility and rental assistance, first months rent to individuals, families, and groups unable to provide such services for themselves [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Jun 1, 2011

Point-In-Time Count Summary

Total Homeless Total Families Total Chronic Total Veterans Total Youth
2015
SI*
UI*
IFS*
UIF*
Individuals in shelters
Unsheltered individuals
Individuals in families shelters
Unsheltered individuals in families
Individuals in shelters
Unsheltered individuals
Individuals in families shelters
Unsheltered individuals in families
Individuals in shelters
Unsheltered individuals
Individuals in families shelters
Unsheltered individuals in families
198
34
152
0


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


48
0


34
9


10
2


26
4
2015 Total 384 48 43 12 30
2016
SI*
UI*
IFS*
UIF*
Individuals in shelters
Unsheltered individuals
Individuals in families shelters
Unsheltered individuals in families
Individuals in shelters
Unsheltered individuals
Individuals in families shelters
Unsheltered individuals in families
Individuals in shelters
Unsheltered individuals
Individuals in families shelters
Unsheltered individuals in families
214
31
162
3


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


53
1


14
10


14
1


19
1
2016 Total 410 54 24 15 20
2017
SI*
UI*
IFS*
UIF*
Individuals in shelters
Unsheltered individuals
Individuals in families shelters
Unsheltered individuals in families
Individuals in shelters
Unsheltered individuals
Individuals in families shelters
Unsheltered individuals in families
Individuals in shelters
Unsheltered individuals
Individuals in families shelters
Unsheltered individuals in families
196
27
155
0


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


52
0


30
14


9
2


17
0
2017 Total 378 52 44 11 17
2018
SI*
UI*
IFS*
UIF*
Individuals in shelters
Unsheltered individuals
Individuals in families shelters
Unsheltered individuals in families
Individuals in shelters
Unsheltered individuals
Individuals in families shelters
Unsheltered individuals in families
Individuals in shelters
Unsheltered individuals
Individuals in families shelters
Unsheltered individuals in families
214
35
149
0


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


49
0


36
22


9
1


17
4
2018 Total 398 49 58 10 21
2019
SI*
UI*
IFS*
UIF*
Individuals in shelters
Unsheltered individuals
Individuals in families shelters
Unsheltered individuals in families
Individuals in shelters
Unsheltered individuals
Individuals in families shelters
Unsheltered individuals in families
Individuals in shelters
Unsheltered individuals
Individuals in families shelters
Unsheltered individuals in families
202
42
144
0


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


50
0


33
32


11
0


18
5
2019 Total 388 50 65 11 23
*Key
  • SI: Individuals in shelters
  • UI: Unsheltered individuals
  • IFS: Individuals in families shelters
  • UIF : Unsheltered individuals in families
  • S: Sheltered
  • H: Homeless

Homelessness Behavioral and Performance Statistics

Avg days* Average Length of Time Homeless (days) Average Length of Time Homeless (days) Average Length of Time Homeless (days) Return rate* Rate People Return to Homelessness in 6 Months Rate People Return to Homelessness in 6 Months Rate People Return to Homelessness in 6 Months 1st time* Number of People who are Homeless for the First Time Number of People who are Homeless for the First Time Number of People who are Homeless for the First Time Temp 2 Perm* Rate People Exit from ES, SH, TH, and RRH to PH Rate People Exit from ES, SH, TH, and RRH to PH Rate People Exit from ES, SH, TH, and RRH to PH Supp 2 Perm* Rate People in PSH and OPH Retain or Exit to PH Rate People in PSH and OPH Retain or Exit to PH Rate People in PSH and OPH Retain or Exit to PH
2015 130 4.4% 560 30.8% 96.4%
2016 146 2.7% 677 38.4% 96.0%
2017 142 8.2% 790 35.4% 94.4%
2018 121 5.6% 866 39.2% 94.2%
2019 119 9.7% 642 40.2% 94.3%
*Key
  • Avg days: Average Length of Time Homeless (days)
  • Return rate: Rate People Return to Homelessness in 6 Months
  • 1st time: Number of People who are Homeless for the First Time
  • Temp 2 Perm : Rate People Exit from Emergency Shelters, Supportive Housing, Transitional Housing, and Rapid Re-housing to Permanent Housing
  • Supportive 2 Perm: Rate People in Permanent Supportive Housing and Other Permanent Housing Retain or Exit to Permanent Housing

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