HUD Housing Counseling Locator

Housing & Shelter · New Jersey · Free

Find HUD-approved housing counselors in your area. For LGBTQ+ youth kicked out by family, adults fleeing domestic violence, and elders facing housing discrimination. Most LGBTQ+ shelters accept walk-ins for intake; bring ID and any medications. Trans women of color face the highest rates of housing discrimination and violence — affirming providers know how to navigate the system carefully. No cost — the program is grant-funded and confidentiality-protected.

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Address: Nationwide

Hours: Online

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