Anchor House Shelter
Anchor House Shelter is a 24-hour program for youth ages 12-17 who have runaway, are at risk of, or experiencing homelessness, abuse, or neglect located in Trenton, New Jersey.
The Shelter’s primary purpose is to meet the immediate needs of youth who have runaway or are at risk of, or experiencing homelessness, as well as their families, and to reunite them as quickly as possible. Anchor House works intensively with youth and their families to stabilize their crises and improve family relationships. When family reunification isn’t possible, Anchor House works with the youth to find a safe, alternative place to live.
Youth who have runaway or are at risk of, or experiencing homelessness have walk-in access to the program 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Anchor House services include crisis intervention, individual and family counseling, temporary shelter, food and clothing, advocacy, outreach, and support groups. All services are free.
There has been a 58% increase in the number of Shelter residents between 2024 and 2025.
Services include:
- Temporary housing, crisis intervention and individual case management
- Individual, family and group counseling
- Parent support group
- Medical and mental health care
- School Outreach
- Life Skills training
- Recreational and cultural trips
- Community service and engagement
- Advocacy and referrals
- Out-client counseling
- Aftercare
- Leadership and community engagement opportunities through Youth Advisory Council.
Eligible applicants:
Youth ages 12 to 17
