A Place to Call Home
A Place to Call Home (APTCH) is a safe, sober, independent, short-term housing facility created to empower pregnant and parenting women with a solid foundation to move forward. The program offers a range of services to support mothers throughout pregnancy and early childhood, opioid and substance recovery, and housing crises.


We’re here to help with:
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Depression
Identifying and treating depression and other mood disorders.
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Stress & Anxiety
Identifying and treating anxiety disorders.
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Mood Disorders
Helping to identify and treat mood disorders, like bipolar disorder and premenstrual dysphoric disorder.
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Trauma
Providing support through traumatic events and resulting recovery.
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Justice & Legal Involvement
Supporting you as you navigate the legal system and pursue justice.
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Employment & Vocational Challenges
Offering care and support as you head back to work while coping with your trauma.
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Substance Abuse
Supporting you through your journey to rehabilitation and recovery.
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Homelessness
Connecting you with services and support to address housing instability and achieve stability.
Eligibility
To be eligible for A Place to Call Home services, you must:
- Be pregnant or within 12 weeks post-partum in recovery for Opioid Use Disorder
- Be a NJ State resident ages 18 or older
- Children coming into the home must be under the age of 8
What to Expect
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Reaching Out
Contact Acenda’s Access Center at (844)422-3632 x9500 for enrollment and placement availability.
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Initial Meeting
After enrolling in A Place to Call Home (APTCH), you will complete a series of assessments and your initial care plan alongside APTCH staff.
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Moving Forward with Care
Once you have completed the intake assessments, you will begin receiving daily and weekly services at A Place to Call Home (APTCH) for three to six months.
FAQ’s
How long will I stay at A Place to Call Home?
Between three to six months.
How do I qualify for A Place to Call Home services?
To qualify for A Place to Call Home services, you must be:
- Be pregnant or within 12 weeks post-partum in recovery for Opioid Use Disorder
- Be a NJ State resident ages 18 or older
- Children coming into the home must be under the age of 8