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Housing Resources
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Allegheny County
Allegheny Link
Provide housing/shelter information and most shelters require a referral from them. The Link will screen for eligibility into certain housing programs and provide options counseling, application assistance, case management, and follow-up.
Contact
1-866-730-2368
Service Offered
County
Reimagine Reentry
Reimagine Reentry is a reentry program for men and women returning home from incarceration to Allegheny County.
Contact
1901 Center Ave, Suite 304
Pittsburgh, PA, 15212
info@letsreimaginereentry.org
Service Offered
County
Renewal
Drug and alcohol evaluation for court. Mental health evaluation for court. Mental Health Treatment
Free with Medicaid (e.g. UPMC For You, Gateway, etc.). One time for MH eval.
$106 for evaluations without insurance. Ask for Elaina.
This Renewal location offers a variety of services, including mental health evaluations. This location also offered drug and alcohol evaluations and treatment, housing assistance, batterers intervention, intensive outpatient programs, and workforce development/GED programs.
Contact
700 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 697-0880
ext. 4227
Service Offered
County
Bucks County
Buxmont Bridge of Hope
Assists single mothers with children facing homelessness in Bucks or Montgomery County. Supports women to help secure and maintain permanent housing.
Office hours are 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Monday through Thursday and by appointment on Friday.
https://buxmont.bridgeofhopeinc.org/
Contact
PO Box 225
Souderton, PA 18964
(267) 932-8368
County
Carbon County
Guardian Angel Recovery House
Offers housing and recovery support to women
www.GuardianAngelRecovery.org
Contact
Laurel St.
Hazleton, PA, 18201
215-983-8055 (Lisa)
lisa@guardianangelrecovery.org
County
Lackawanna County
Catherine McAuley Center
Transitional Housing for Families Program
Operates a ten-unit scattered site transitional housing program for homeless women with or without children. Clients coming from the Center’s Emergency Shelter or the Women’s Resource Center Shelter receive rental assistance and supportive services while residing in scattered site apartments. Services include case management, assistance in acquiring safe housing, rental, and utilities assistance for up to 12 months, life Skills training and goal setting, furniture and household items, emergency food and clothing, art therapy, counseling and legal services, assistance with job training and education, linkages to community agencies, and recreational opportunities.
Eligibility: Homeless women with or without children.
Contact
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Catherine McAuley Center Frances Warde House
Provides safe, decent, single room occupancy at reduced rent for 13 single low-income, self-sufficient women. Supportive services include linkages to community resources and case management.
Eligibility: Single low-income, self-sufficient women
Contact
430 Pittston Avenue
Scranton, PA 18505
570-342-1342
Community Intervention Center of Lackawanna County Day Shelter
Offers as a day shelter for displaced and/or homeless individuals providing telephone contact, mail privileges, daily storage, and late afternoon nourishments as well as vital continual community contact in a non-threatening sober environment.
Eligibility: Population at risk of homelessness
Contact
445 N. 6th Avenue
Scranton, PA 18503
570-342-4298
Goodwill Industries of NEPA Community Living Arrangements
Operates group homes serving as a safe living environment for individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. Staff assist individuals in performing daily activities such as money management, maintaining proper diets, proper hygiene, and community integration.
Eligibility:
-Individuals with an intellectual and/or developmental disability
-Unable to live independently.
Contact
925 Prospect Avenue
Scranton, PA 18505
570-343-1166
United Neighborhood Centers of NEPA- Community Development Corporation
Manages Affordable Housing Apartment Units
Eligibility: Call or visit website for information.
Contact
425 Alder Street
Scranton, PA 18505
570-346-0759
Lancaster County
Lehigh County
Guardian Angel Recovery House
Offers housing and recovery support to women
www.GuardianAngelRecovery.org
Contact
Laurel St.
Hazleton, PA, 18201
215-983-8055 (Lisa)
lisa@guardianangelrecovery.org
Luzerne County
Catherine McAuley Center McAuley House
Provides thirty-day residences for homeless women and children who are in crisis which leaves them homeless. Services include shelter, case management, transportation, linkages to community resources, medical assessment, and health service referrals.
Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of Luzerne County for at least 6 months; women must be homeless without substantial resources and for reasons other than domestic violence, drug, and alcohol free, physically, and emotionally able to care for their children, and willing to assist with household tasks and cooperate in a shared living situation.
Contact
121 Church Street
Plymouth, PA 18651
(570) 779-2801
Catholic Social Services of the Diocese of Scranton (CSS)
Divine Providence Community Shelter
Homeless shelter providing a stable and secure place to sleep along with an evening meal, continental breakfast, separate shower, and bath facilitates. Case management and supportive services are also provided to assist residents to obtain permanent housing and other services.
Eligibility: Female and male, age 18 and older, resident of Luzerne County for at least 6 months.
Contact
214 W. Walnut Street
Hazleton, PA 18201
570-455-1521
County
Catholic Social Services of the Diocese of Scranton (CSS) Mother Teresa’s Haven Shelter Program
Provides shelter and supportive services to homeless adult males within Luzerne County. The program utilizes churches and temples throughout Luzerne County on a weekly rotating schedule to provide overnight shelter to this population. Supportive services such as intake and assessment, job search and employment, referrals for transitional and permanent housing and counseling are available. Provides two meals a day to guests.
Eligibility: Homeless adult male residents of Luzerne County
Contact
134 S. Washington Street
Wilkes Barre, PA 18701
570-899-2789
County
Catholic Social Services of the Diocese of Scranton (CSS) St. Ann’s Permanent Supportive Housing
The St. Ann’s Program in Hazleton secures four 2-bedroom apartments and four 3-bedroom apartments, for occupation by persons with a qualifying disability, along with their families.
Eligibility: homeless persons with a disability, and their families
Contact
214 West Walnut Street
Hazleton, PA 18201
570-455-1521
County
Catholic Social Services of the Diocese of Scranton (CSS) St. Gabriel Apartments
Program provides 16 fully furnished apartments for homeless women, three of which can accommodate a homeless woman and child. Rents are calculated at 30% of the participant’s income. Residents may remain in the program for up to 18 months. Case management is provided on site on a weekly basis to program residents and is geared toward assisting residents to attain self-sufficiency in order to transition from homelessness to permanent housing.
Eligibility: Homeless women and their children.
Contact
13 William Street
Pittston, PA 18705
570-602-9796
County
Catholic Social Services of the Diocese of Scranton (CSS) Supportive Residential Housing Program
Provides housing and support services for young adults who have mental health concerns.
Service assists residents to connect with necessary resources that will enable them to achieve and maintain self-sufficiency.
Eligibility:
-Individuals must be age 18 to 26 years old.
-Individuals must be residents of Luzerne or Wyoming County.
-Luzerne/Wyoming County MH/DS must refer Individuals. If a potential individual is not specifically active with Luzerne/Wyoming County MH/DS, then the referral will need to be approved by Luzerne/Wyoming County MH/DS.
Contact
214 West Walnut Street
Hazleton, PA 18201
570-455-1521 Ext. 4324
County
City of Nanticoke Housing Authority Income Based Public Housing
Provides safe and affordable low-income housing. Manages efficiency, 1 and 2-bedroom apartments and family housing units and a section 8 program of housing choice vouchers.
Eligibility: Low income. Call for information.
Contact
1 East Green Street
Nanticoke, PA 18634
570-735-1111
County
City of Wilkes-Barre Wilkes-Barre City Residents’ Heating Assistance Program
Provides financial assistance with public utilities needed to heat the home for Wilkes-Barre City residents only. Offers a one-time grant to those who quality.
Eligibility: Must be a resident of Wilkes-Barre City. Property must be located in Wilkes-Barre and be applicants’ primary residence. The utility bill must be in name of primary resident of property. Property taxes must be current. Household meeting income guidelines, visit website of call for details.
Contact
40 East Market Street
3rd Floor
Wilkes Barre, PA 18711
570-208-4132
County
Commission on Economic Opportunity (CEO) Homelessness and Homeless Prevention
CEO’s Case Management for the Homeless Program can assist persons who are homeless or at those at risk of becoming homeless with the supportive services necessary to achieve the highest level of self-sufficient living.
Eligibility: Individuals who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.
Contact
100 West Broad Street
Lower Level
Hazleton, PA 18201
570-455-4994
County
Goodwill Industries of NEPA Community Living Arrangements
Operates group homes serving as a safe living environment for individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. Staff assist individuals in performing daily activities such as money management, maintaining proper diets, proper hygiene, and community integration.
Eligibility:
-Individuals with an intellectual and/or developmental disability
-Unable to live independently.
Contact
243 S. Washington Street
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
570-706-9586
County
HDC MidAtlantic
Heritage Point Apartments
Offers affordable housing featuring 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom apartments. Rent includes water, sewer, and trash removal. Pet Friendly. Section 8 voucher accepted.
Eligibility: General occupancy. Maximum and minimum income limits must be met to qualify. Call or visit the website for information.
Living Apartments
Offers affordable housing featuring one-bedroom apartments. Rent includes electric, heat, water, sewer, and trash removal. Pet Friendly. Accepts Section 8 vouchers.
Eligibility: For those 62 years and older only. Income limits apply. Call or visit the website for information.
Contact
Heritage Point: 151 Dana Street
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
Living Apartments:
222 Schooley Avenue
Exeter, PA 18643
Heritage Point: 570-824-2111
Living Apartments: 570-654-5733
County
Housing Authority of the City of Hazleton
Administers both a public housing and Section 8 housing voucher program. The housing authority owns and manages 3 projects which contain 299 affordable rental units. It also administers 347 Section 8 housing vouchers.
Eligibility: Low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities
Eligibility is based on annual gross income and family size and is limited to U.S. Citizens and specified categories of non-citizens who have eligible immigration status. Call for current income limits.
Contact
320 West Mine Street
Hazleton, PA 18201
570-455-9503
County
Institute for Human Resources and Services, Inc. Community Living Arrangements
Operates 23 Community Living Arrangements (CLA) and one Community Residential Rehabilitation home (CRRH).
Eligibility: Persons with intellectual disabilities. Call for information.
Contact
250 Pierce Street Suite 301
Kingston, PA 18704
570-288-9386
County
New Roots Heartwood Center
Provides a safe place for individuals facing homelessness and hunger. Center works closely with New Roots Recovery Support Center to provide mentoring to the men and women in areas such as housing, employment, recovery support services, and life skills.
Eligibility: Open to adults aged 18 and older in the Hazleton area facing homelessness.
Contact
100 South Wyoming Street
Hazleton, PA 18201
570-455-7000
County
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services – NEPA Counties Emergency Shelter Allowance (ESA)
Offers an Emergency Shelter Allowance, ESA, to help a homeless or near homeless family/individual to stop eviction from your home/apartment or foreclosure of your house; find a long-term place to live; find a short-term place to stay.
Eligibility: Must meet all income, resource, and non-financial guidelines. The amount of assistance will depend on needs, situation, and emergency.
Contact
205 South Washington Street
Wilkes Barre, PA 18711
10 W. Chestnut Street
Hazleton, PA 18201
Wilkes-Barre: 570-826-2100
Hazleton: 570-459-3800
County
Ruth’s Place Women’s Shelter
Provides safe, temporary, and short-term community shelter. Coordinates and collaborates with other service providers and volunteers to assure the provision of services that address their basic physical, financial, health and spiritual needs; and assists sheltered guests to form and follow a permanent housing plan to quickly achieve stable, long-term housing.
Eligibility: Women experiencing homelessness.
Contact
425 North Pennsylvania Avenue
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
570-822-6817
County
Salvation Army – Wilkes-Barre Kirby Family House
Provides transitional housing and supportive services to homeless families. Not an emergency shelter- must apply for admission to this program. All residents are encouraged to stay a prolonged period of time (6mos-1yr). Residents must follow strict rules and maintain or actively seek employment. Random drug testing is conducted.
Eligibility: Homeless families
Contact
35 South Pennsylvania Ave
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701
570-824-8380
County
Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center Residential Rehabilitation Center
Provides an in-residence rehabilitation work therapy program for adult men. Upon completion, graduates may apply to a short-term transitional track. All graduates are supported in finding employment, housing, and post-graduation program support.
Eligibility: Men 18 and older
Contact
60 New Hill Street
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
570-822-4248
County
Washington Square Apartments
Provides independent living apartments for senior citizens, featuring 2 studio apartments and 150 one-bedroom apartments.
Eligibility: Must be 62 years of age or older.
Must be capable of living independently and meet HUD income guidelines.
Contact
163 South Washington Street
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701
570-823-0127
County
Willow Foundation
Housing, food and employment development.
Open daily 8 am to 6 pm
Breakfast and Lunch served daily
Computer Lab, Resource Hub, Life Skill Workshops, Housing Specialist Support , Employment Development, Recovery Support, Nutrition Services.
www.willow-foundation.org
Contact
100 S. Wyoming St.
Hazleton, PA 18201
570-455-7000
County
Guardian Angel Recovery House
Offers housing and recovery support to women
www.GuardianAngelRecovery.org
Contact
Laurel St.
Hazleton, PA, 18201
215-983-8055 (Lisa)
lisa@guardianangelrecovery.org
County
Montgomery County
Buxmont Bridge of Hope
Assists single mothers with children facing homelessness in Bucks or Montgomery County. Supports women to help secure and maintain permanent housing.
Office hours are 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Monday through Thursday and by appointment on Friday.
https://buxmont.bridgeofhopeinc.org/
Contact
PO Box 225
Souderton, PA 18964
(267) 932-8368
County
Philadelphia County
Bethesda Project
Bethesda Project is a nonprofit organization that provides shelter, housing and supportive services across 15 locations to adults experiencing homelessness in Philadelphia.
https://www.bethesdaproject.org/
Contact
1630 South Street
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 236-8617
County
Broad Street Ministry
Provides meals, temporary housing, mail services, case management, reentry services, hygiene services, clothing closet, etc.
https://www.broadstreetministry.org/
Contact
315 South Broad street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
County
Covenant House
Transitional housing for men
https://www.covenanthousepa.org/
Contact
31 E. Armat Street
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 951-5411
County
Pathways to Housing
Can’t accept direct referrals but can call Project HOME’s Homeless Outreach Hotline at 215-232-1984 for referral.
https://pathwaystohousingpa.org
Contact
5201 Old York Road, 4th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19141
County
Philadelphia Housing Authority
Website available here: https://www.pha.phila.gov/
Contact
2013 Ridge Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 684-4000
County
Philly House (formerly Sunday Breakfast Rescue Mission)
30 day men’s shelter, meals showers and clothing supplies, medical clinic, HIV testing, HAP legal clinic
Contact
302 N. 13th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 922-6400
info@phillyhouse.org
County
Project HOME
Housing support and services
Homeless Outreach Hotline is 215-232-1984
https://www.projecthome.org/
Contact
1515 Fairmount Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 232-7272
County
Schuylkill County
Guardian Angel Recovery House
Offers housing and recovery support to women
www.GuardianAngelRecovery.org
Contact
Laurel St.
Hazleton, PA, 18201
215-983-8055 (Lisa)
lisa@guardianangelrecovery.org
Service Offered
County
Statewide
Venango County
Franklin Housing Authority
Contact
(814) 432-3416
County
Oil City Housing Authority
Contact
(814) 676-5764
County
York County
Bell Family Shelter
Bell Family Shelter – emergency help for homeless families
https://bellsocialization.com/homeless-services-and-housing-support/bell-family-shelter-emergency-help-for-homeless-families/
Contact
852 E Market Street
York, PA 17403
717-845-9563
County
Bell Next Door
Best Place to Start for Housing Assistance.
https://bellsocialization.com/homeless-services-and-housing-support/next-door-low-income-housing-assistance/
Contact
16 W King Street
York PA, 17401
717-356-2957
County
LifePath
Men’s shelter, women/children’s shelter
lifepathyork.org
Contact
367 W Market Street
York, PA 17401
717-845-7662
County
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