There are a wide variety of temporary and long-term shelter programs. Some of these shelters are publicly funded through the Office of Supportive Housing (OSH) and others are privately subsidized. Admission criteria are different for each shelter and some shelters specialize in certain populations. Publicly funded shelters rely on OSH to coordinate and approve admissions.

1. City Shelter Programs
2. Private Shelter Programs
3. Non-Resident Services
4. Homeless Outreach Programs
5. Day Programs

1. City Shelter Programs

Office of Supportive Housing

In Philadelphia, the OSH Office is part of the City government. OSH is responsible for the assessment and placement of homeless men, women, and families into city-funded homeless programs. The following are OSH intake locations:

Women and Families
OSH offices 141 N. Juniper Street Philadelphia, PA 19107 (215) 686-7150 (215) 686-7152 Daytime admissions	Monday through Friday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Can arrive as early at 8:00 am and before 3 pm. Orientation is twice a day 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Eliza Shirley House 1320 Arch Street Philadelphia, PA 19107 (215) 568-5111 Evening admissions
Men
Ridge Avenue Shelter 1360 Ridge Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19107 (215) 236-0909	24 hrs. everyday

2. Private Shelter Programs

Information should be obtained by phone before clients are referred.

Families/Women
Mercy Hospice 334 South 13th Street Philadelphia, PA 19107 (215) 545-5153	Houses women with children and single persons
People’s Emergency Center 3902 Spring Garden Street Philadelphia, PA 19104 215-382-7522 www.pec.cares.org	Houses women with children and teen girls
Wayne Hall 5200 Wayne Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19144 (215) 844-7116 www.sundaybreakfast.org	Women 18 or older with children or pregnant
Men Only
Brotherhood Mission 401 E. Girard Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19125 (215) 739-4517	Residents are unable to work during 90-day black out period.
Ontario St. Baptist Mission 114 W. Ontario St. (Kensington) Philadelphia, PA 19140 (215) 426-0190	Rescue mission where residents can receive shelter, shower, clothing, and food. Open daily at 4:00 pm.
St. John’s Hospice 1221 Race Street Philadelphia,PA 19105 (215) 563-7763	Must bring rehabilitation program Able to reside for up to a year
Sunday Breakfast Association 302 North 13th Street Philadelphia, PA 19105 (215) 922-6400	Clean and sober, 30 day limit
Whosoever Gospel Mission 101 E. Chelten Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19144 (215) 436-3094	Males 21 yrs or older, must have two forms of ID; in good physical health; able to work with no restrictions, with no income. Resident remains in program until they graduate.
Youth
Covenant House 417 Callowhill Street Philadelphia, PA 19123 (215) 923-8350 Hotline: 1 (800) 999-9999 www.covenanthouse.org
Department of Human Services Division of Children and Youth 1515 Arch Street Philadelphia, PA 19102 (215) 686-9694/95
Voyage House 1431 Lombard Street Philadelphia, PA 19146 (215) 545-2910
Youth Emergency Services 1526 Fairmount Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19130 (215) 787-0633

3. Non-Resident Services

Persons in Philadelphia for less than 30 days are considered non-residents and are not eligible for city-funded services. Individuals will be referred to Traveler’s Aid Society for assistance in returning to their place of residence. Persons seeking to establish residence in Philadelphia must prove that they been in the city for 30 days to be eligible for city-funded services.

Traveler’s Aid Society
121 N. Broad Street – Suite 1001
Philadelphia, PA 19107
215-523-7580
www.taphilly.org

Abused Women

Laurel House PO Box 764 Norristown, PA 19404 (215) 643-3150 www.laurelhouse.org

Women Against Abuse PO Box 13758 Philadelphia, PA 19101 (215) 386-7777 www.womenagainstabuse.org

Veterans

ARU Detox University & Woodland Aves. Philadelphia, PA 19104 (215) 823-5800

Coatesville VA LZ2 Recovery Building 6 (610) 384-7711

Medical Center University & Woodland Aves. Philadelphia, PA 19104 (215) 823-5800

Nursing Home 3461 Civic Center Blvd. Philadelphia, PA 19104 215-823-4500

VA Drop In Center 213-217 N. 4th Street Philadelphia, PA 19106 215-923-2600 www.pvemsec.org

Veteran’s Haven Winslow, NJ 609-561-0269

VA National Hotline (800) 827-1000

VA Outreach Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center 3900 Woodland Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19104 (215) 823-4077

4. Homeless Outreach Programs

Outreach Coordination Center
1515 Fairmount Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19130
215-232-7272

Hotline: 215-232-1984

Coordinates city-funded outreach services to chronically homeless individuals who are at risk on the streets and who are unable to access housing and services without help. Conducts emergency weather outreach in the winter and summer (Code Blue/Code Red). Dispatches an outreach team in response to calls about homeless persons on the street who may need help.

Philadelphia Committee to End Homelessness 802 N. Broad St. Philadelphia, PA 19130 215-232-2300 WWW.LIBERTYNET.ORG/PCH

Covenant House 2625 Kensington Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19125 215-923-8350 www.covenanthouse.org

Old St. Joe’s Outreach 321 Willing’s Alley Philadelphia, PA 19106 (215) 923-2381 WWW.OLDSAINTJOSEPH.ORG

5. Day Programs

Day programs can assist homeless persons in accessing shelter and social services. Additional services are also often available on-site, such as showers, clothing, and health and social work services.

Philadelphia Committee to End Homelessness 802 N. Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19130 215-232-2300 WWW.LIBERTYNET.ORG/PCH	Access to clothing, showers, telephone usage, mailing address and peer counseling. Monthly medical and legal assistance offered.
University City Hospitality Coalition 3741 Walnut Street – Box 410 Philadelphia, PA 19104 215-238-6454 WWW.UCHC.ORG	Hot evening meals served Sunday to Friday, Saturday evenings sandwiches served only. Medical and legal assistance offered.
Gateway Services Center 907 Hamilton Street Philadelphia, PA 19107 215-236-7381	Shelter for men; telephone; access laundry facilities; breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily; social services, includes a day program for men and women.