Where To Get Help

Resources and Support for Homelessness in Philadelphia

This article provides essential resources and information to help individuals who are experiencing homelessness or are at risk. Please reach out to the organizations listed below for support.

To HELP People Who Are HOMELESS

Philadelphia Homeless 24-hour Outreach Hotline
215-232-1984 or 1-877-222-1984

Project HOME Outreach Coordination Center
1515 Fairmount Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19130
Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri: 8am-4pm, Wed: 8am-2pm

Where To Turn

For more food, health, and human services, visit http://211sepa.org, or call 2-1-1 or 866-964-7922, text 898-211.

BENEFITS ACCESS

  • BenePhilly
    1515 Fairmount Avenue
    215-320-6193
    Mon-Fri: 9am-5pm
  • Hub of Hope
    1401 Arch St, Lower Level, Suburban Station
    Tues: 10am-6pm
  • Honickman Learning Center Comcast Technology Labs
    1936 N. Judson St.
    Thurs: 9am-5pm

Provides assistance with food stamps, medical benefits, and state benefits. For appointments, call the BenePhilly Appointment Hotline at 844-848-4376.

Philly Restart
18th and Vine Street
Mon: 4-5pm
Offers vouchers for PennDOT ID or PA birth certificate with a referral letter from a shelter or agency. Meal served on Mondays.

DAY/DROP-IN CENTERS

The Hub of Hope
1401 Arch Street
215-309-5225
Mon-Fri: 7am-7pm; Sat: 3pm-7pm

Offers meals, medical and dental services, case management, recovery groups, and access to showers/laundry.

Welcome Center at Lutheran Church of the Holy Communion
2111 Sansom Street
215-567-3668
Fri: Lunch at 12pm, Activities from 12-4pm

EMERGENCY HOUSING

Philadelphia Homeless Outreach Hotline
215-232-1984

Shelter Access Point For All: Seeking emergency housing services can reach out to the Office of Homeless Services (OHS) at:

  • Apple Tree Family Center
    1430 Cherry Street
    215-686-7150
  • Roosevelt Darby Center
    804 N Broad Street
    215-685-3700

VETERANS

National 24-Hour Hotline for Veterans who are Homeless (or At-Risk of Homelessness)
1-877-4AID-VET (824-3838)

The Perimeter (Veteran Services)
213-217 N. 4th Street (at Arch Street)
215-923-2600
Mon-Fri: 8:30am-4:30pm

Provides showers, haircuts, food, clothing, laundry, counseling, shelter, and transportation for veterans.

YOUTH SERVICES

Covenant House Crisis Center (Ages 21 & Under)
31-43 East Armat Street
215-951-5411
24-Hour Hotline: 1-800-999-9999

Youth Emergency Services (YES) – Center for Runaway Youth (Ages 12-17)
24-Hour Hotline & Intake: 1-800-371-SAFE (7233)

LGBTQ SERVICES

Organization Address Services
Attic Youth Center (Ages 14-23) 255 S 16th Street HIV testing, counseling, social activities
Mazzoni Center 809 Locust Street Medical care, trans health services, HIV testing

MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT

Suicide Hotline
1-800-273-TALK (8255)

Office of Behavioral Health Emergency Line
215-685-6440