Salem County Continuum of Care (CoC)
The Salem County Continuum of Care (CoC) brings together community members, service providers, and local organizations to improve how Salem County supports people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Everyone has a role to play—and all are welcome.
Why Get Involved?
For Community Members & People with Lived Experience
- Learn about local resources, services, and community events
- Share your experiences and ideas to help shape local solutions
- Connect with others who care about housing stability and well-being
- Build skills, confidence, and professional connections
For Service Providers & Local Businesses
- Stay informed about programs and referral options across the county
- Share your services, events, or ideas with the broader community
- Access trainings, workshops, and local data to strengthen your work
- Collaborate with partners and help guide policy and funding decisions
Our Purpose
The Continuum of Care is part of a nationwide effort supported by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to ensure communities work together to address homelessness. In Salem County, the CoC helps coordinate services, plan for community needs, and ensure public funding is used responsibly and effectively.
If you care about housing stability, dignity, and opportunity for all residents, we invite you to be part of this work.
Programs We Support
The Salem County CoC funds the Leased Apartments Program (LAP), which provides transitional housing for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. LAP is not an emergency shelter and operates with a waitlist that opens at scheduled times throughout the year. The program is operated by the Inter Agency Council.
Click here to learn more about LAP.
What We Do
- Host regular community and committee meetings
- Offer presentations, trainings, and workshops
- Maintain a shared list of local housing and support resources
- Coordinate the annual Point in Time Count, a countywide outreach each January
- Share funding opportunities for organizations serving people experiencing homelessness
Meetings & Committees
All meetings are held virtually unless noted.
- General Membership: 3rd Wednesday of odd-numbered months at 11:00 AM
- Case Conferencing Committee: Monthly, 3rd Wednesday at 10:00 AM
- Point in Time Count Committee: Monthly, 3rd Tuesday at 11:00 AM (September–January)
- Persons with Lived Experience Advisory Committee: Schedule coming soon
- Governing Board, Planning, Quality Assurance: Not currently meeting
Interested in joining or learning more?
We welcome residents, advocates, service providers, and community partners to take part. Your voice matters, and your participation helps strengthen Salem County’s response to homelessness.
