Hudson Helps

The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members.

Coretta Scott King

Mission

Hudson Helps seeks to provide a thorough list of services, programs, and resources that address many basic needs of our HCCC community members beyond the classroom. The mission of Hudson Helps is to provide thoughtful, caring, and comprehensive information on access to services, programs, and resources that will assist in addressing basic needs beyond the classroom, ultimately resulting in greater student success.

"As a non-traditional student, student leader, and student worker, Hudson Helps really assisted me in my ability to fulfill all of my roles optimally. My case manager was knowledgeable in all the steps that were required to get me the help I needed."
Elvis Valcarcel
Computer Science Major, Class of 2024

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The United States Government Accountability Offices (GAO) recently conducted research. They found that increasing evidence indicates that some college students are experiencing food insecurity, which could significantly affect their academic success negatively.

68.5%

HCCC students experienced food insecurity in the prior 30 days

NJ CC average was 39 %

43%

HCCC students experienced housing insecurity in the previous year

NJ CC average was 44 %

12%

HCCC students experienced homelessness in the previous year

NJ CC average was 14 %

Hudson Helps is your one-stop for all student support services. Support is available to all currently enrolled HCCC students.

Career Closet

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NJ SNAP Eligibility

New Jersey’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (NJ SNAP) provides food assistance to families with low incomes to help them buy groceries through a benefits card accepted in most food retail stores and some farmer's markets. Eligibility is set by several factors, such as income and resources. You can use SNAP benefits to stretch your food budget and buy nutritious foods that can keep you and your family healthy.

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25% Discount for NJ Transit Monthly Bus Pass

Please see PDF document.

Aunt Bertha

Search for free or reduced cost services like medical care, food, job training and more.

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Food Pantry

Donate and/or volunteer at the Food Pantry.

Visit our page here.

Chromebook Loaner Program

Request a Chromebook loaner here.

Hudson CARE Team "A Caring Approach to Respond and Empower."

The Hudson County Community College CARE Team strives to maintain a healthy, welcoming, and safe campus environment. The HCCC CARE Team, in partnership with the college community, will engage in proactive approaches to address concerning student behavior.

Visit the Hudson CARE(S) page!

Mental Health Counseling and Wellness Center

The Mental Health Counseling and Wellness Center is here to help you with obstacles that might impact your academic goals. We embrace diversity, acknowledge that you are all unique and special. We will treat each of you with respect and dignity you deserve. Our role is to advocate, support, and help you achieve your individualized Dreams. We will provide a Safe Place for all.

Visit our page here.

Hudson County Resources

Additional Food Pantries
County Welfare Agency Programs
Department of Family Services
Directory of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Services
Food Pantry Wishlist
Hoboken Family Planning
Home Energy Assistance Program
Hudson County Childcare Resources
Hudson County Community Agencies
Hudson County Resources to Prevent and End Homelessness
- English
- Spanish
HUD-VASH Program for Homeless Veterans
NJ SNAP Eligibility
SMSD McKinney-Vento - Resources to Prevent and End Homelessness
Urban League of Hudson County

New Jersey Resources

National Resources

Hudson Headliners - Hudson Hudson Helps

January 2025
In this five-plus-minute video, our President, Dr. Christopher Reber, Director of Mental Health Counseling and Wellness, Doreen Pontius-Molos, MSW, LCSW, Associate Director of Hudson Helps, Ariana Calle, Basic Needs Social Worker, Kadira Johnson and Mental Health Counselor, Alexa Yacker, MSW, LSW acquaint everyone with HCCC’s groundbreaking Hudson Helps program.

They are joined by HCCC students:
Rehab Bensaid
Lisa Fernandez
John Talingdan
Starasia Taylor

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Out of the Box Podcast - Hudson Helps Resource Center

February 2024
Joining the President for this session are Katherine Morales, Director, Hudson Helps Resource Center; Doreen Pontius-Molos, Director of Mental Health Counseling and Wellness, Hudson Helps Resource Center; and HCCC student Hannah Allen.

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