"I started using drugs very late in my life. I was 29 years old. My life became so messed up I didn’t know what to do so I tried the easy way out.
I tried to commit suicide by hanging myself. I was referred to Vince’s Place at the Rescue Mission of Trenton.
Since I’ve been here, the program has helped me regain my self-respect and get my soul back. I formed a bond between myself and God and am starting my life over.
Drugs have destroyed my life, but now things are so much better for me." — a former resident
The Rescue Mission of Trenton
Working Together
to Rebuild Lives
Vince’s Place – licensed by the State of New Jersey, Division of Addiction Services, provides residential addiction treatment to homeless, indigent clients and those with specific legal issues. A full array of services are offered including group and individual counseling, medical supervision, educational and vocational assistance, meals and transportation. Vince’s Place has three special units:
- Long-term: a 180-day residential addiction treatment program that receives referrals from three main sources:
- General: "walk-in" clients referred from the Emergency Shelter, other providers and self-referrals
- Drug Court Initiative: individuals referred by various Drug Court vicinages who are sentenced to a treatment program plus other court stipulations in lieu of prison time
- Mutual Agreement Program: referrals from the State Parole Board and Department of Corrections of clients leaving state prison who undergo substance abuse treatment prior to their return to the community
- Halfway House for individuals who need time to transition into treatment or out of treatment with focus on obtaining life skills and employment.
- Extended Care: for individuals who have been or are expected to be in residence for over one year
For admission or referrals contact:
Email: Manager of Social Services or
Telephone: (609) 815-3975