Healthy Homes (Greater Bergen Community Action GBCA)
(201) 884-1416
Hackensack
The Healthy Homes division will conduct an assessment of the home to determine the needs including: lead paint, outdated and energy inefficient appliances, mold, pests, radon, and slip and fall hazards. Various grants are available to make these repairs free to the resident.
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Last Updated: 05/20/24
Greater Bergen Community Action (GBCA)
Greater Bergen Community Action is a 501(c) (3), not-for-profit Community Action Agency. Established in 1967, Greater Bergen is part of a nationwide network of poverty-fighting enterprises which were established as part of the nation’s effort to address the intractable and persistent problem of poverty in America.
PHASES - Program for Homeless Adolescents Seeking an Environment of Stability (Greater Bergen Community Action GBCA)
PHASES (Program for Homeless or Runaway Adolescents Seeking an Environment of Stability) is a supportive transitional living program for youth ages 16 to 21, male and female.
Ladder Project (Greater Bergen Community Action GBCA)
The ladder project is a NJ State Halfway house that provides intensive services for men who are recovering from chronic substance Abuse.
Energy Payment Assistance (Greater Bergen Community Action GBCA)
Greater Bergen Community Action energy assistance programs help pay for energy bills.
High School Equivalency Program (Greater Bergen Community Action GBCA)
Greater Bergen Community Action's free program helps participants prepare for the High School Equivalency Exam.
Greater Bergen Tenants Rights Assistance (Greater Bergen Community Action GBCA)
The Greater Bergen Housing Coalition (GBHC) provides tenants rights assistance.
1st Bergen Federal Credit Union (sponsored by Greater Bergen Community Action GBCA)
A member-owned , not-for-profit, financial institution dedicated to providing members with quality financial services and products customized to meet each individual's needs.
Head Start (Greater Bergen Community Action GBCA)
Greater Bergen Community Action's Head Start programs offer children a free, high quality pre-school education while offering services to the whole family.
Lead Remediation (Greater Bergen Community Action GBCA)
Free testing and remediation or abatement of lead paint hazards for eligible residents of Bergen County or the City of Paterson.
Bergen County Expectant Mother's Program (Greater Bergen Community Action GBCA)
A healthy pregnancy has direct influence on the health and development of your child. Bergen County Head Start Expectant Mother’s Program is designed to guide your family through the pregnancy with an opportunity to sign up for free quality child care from the safety of your home.
Immigrant Resource Center (Greater Bergen Community Action GBCA)
Our Immigrant Resource Center offers legal, citizenship and social services.
Bergen County Emergency Rental Relief Program
Are you a landlord with tenants facing months of outstanding rent? Has the COVID-19 pandemic caused you to fall behind on your rent?
Relief is on the way! You may be eligible for Bergen County's Emergency Rental and Utility Assistance Program which covers past rent and utilities up dating back to March 2020.