Benson House

Benson House provides the tools and resources necessary for young men to build a strong foundation for a positive future. As one of the only group homes serving ages 15-19 in the southern New Jersey region, Benson House provides a safe home environment for young men to build self-sufficient futures.

Benson House offers counseling, education, and job readiness training for six months to one year.

Counselors work closely with youth in a structured environment to provide:

  • individual, group, and family counseling
  • substance abuse assessment, counseling and education
  • life and social skills education
  • education and advocacy
  • job readiness and placement
  • assessment and referral
  • available community service assignments
  • monitoring and accountability with graduate awards

If you need help, contact the Youth Emergency Shelter 24/7 Hotline: 800.255.4213. For information on the National Runaway Switchboard, please call 1.800.runaway or visit www.1800runaway.org 

To make a referral

Phone: 856.964.7291
 

Referral Information

Referrals are accepted through PerformCare, the contracted systems administrator for the New Jersey Department of Children's Families' Children's System of Care.  

Funders

NJ Department of Children and Families, Division of Child Behavioral Health Services, Medicaid