Pennsylvania Housing and Shelter

OACRA Pennsylvania Housing & Reentry Directory

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Pennsylvania Housing, Shelter & Reentry-Friendly Options

This directory organizes Pennsylvania housing pathways that may support people on probation, parole, reentry supervision, transitional release, treatment court, recovery supervision, or with a criminal record. Pennsylvania access varies sharply by region: Philadelphia and Pittsburgh have large shelter and coordinated-entry networks, mid-sized cities often rely on mission-based shelters and county access points, and rural counties may require a mix of county human services, recovery housing, private landlords, family placement, motel bridges, and supervision-aware housing planning.

Four reentry housing levels covered: emergency shelter and day shelter, transitional and reentry housing, recovery or sober living environments, and longer-term supportive or independent housing stabilization across Pennsylvania.

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Statewide & System-Level PHFA • DHS • recovery housing • coordinated entry • supervision planning Philadelphia & Southeast PA Philadelphia • Delaware • Montgomery • Bucks • Chester Lehigh Valley & Northeast PA Lehigh • Northampton • Lackawanna • Luzerne • Monroe • Pike South Central PA Dauphin • Lancaster • York • Lebanon • Cumberland • Adams Pittsburgh & Southwest PA Allegheny • Washington • Westmoreland • Fayette • Beaver • Butler Northwest PA Erie • Crawford • Mercer • Venango • Warren • Clarion Central, Northern & Rural PA Centre • Blair • Cambria • Lycoming • Clinton • northern counties Recovery, Rural & Supervision Planning Licensed recovery homes • private housing • address approval

Statewide & System-Level Housing Programs

Coverage: statewide Pennsylvania. This section keeps statewide housing search, homelessness-system navigation, public housing, recovery-housing, and supervision-aware planning in one place so regional sections can focus on direct providers and local housing paths.

✅ Direct Provider / Named Path Statewide Housing Search & System-Level Pathways

Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency — Statewide Housing Resource Statewide housing finance agency offering rental housing information, housing counseling, homebuyer resources, foreclosure prevention information, and housing program guidance for Pennsylvania residents.

State housing programs Rental resources Local access varies

Info phfa.org Customer Solutions Center: 1-855-827-3466 Use local provider pages for intake, availability, and service-area rules.

Ask locally Rental housing search options, housing counseling, affordability programs, documentation requirements, criminal-history screening, and waitlist rules Ask whether application, appointment, denial, or assistance activity can be documented for court or supervision

Area Statewide Pennsylvania / local-administered programs

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services — Housing Resources State resource path connecting residents and providers to housing programs, housing supports, services for people at risk of homelessness, and local-level assistance contacts.

State housing support Public benefits / referrals County access varies

Info DHS housing resources Use county and program links where listed.

Prepare ID, income, household, benefits, disability, veteran, or homelessness documentation if applicable Ask which county office, provider, or administering partner handles the specific housing need

Area Statewide Pennsylvania / county-administered access

Homeless Assistance Program & Emergency Shelter Allowance Pennsylvania housing-crisis path that may include county Homeless Assistance Program services and Emergency Shelter Allowance support for eligible households facing homelessness or near-homelessness.

Housing crisis path County assistance Eligibility applies

Apply Apply for HAP Apply for ESA

Prepare Eviction notice, shelter need, rent/security deposit details, income, household, and county residency documents Ask whether documentation can support court, probation, parole, or case-management reporting

Area Statewide / county-administered housing crisis path

Pennsylvania Continuums of Care — Coordinated Entry Regional homelessness systems used for assessment, shelter routing, rapid rehousing, permanent supportive housing, and local homeless-services referrals where available.

Coordinated entry Shelter / rehousing Regional access varies

Info pennsylvaniacoc.org Use the appropriate local or regional access point.

Ask locally Coordinated-entry assessment route, shelter availability, rapid rehousing, supportive housing, eligibility, and documentation requirements Ask whether justice-involved status affects placement, timing, or referral requirements

Area Statewide Pennsylvania / regional homelessness systems

🛠️ Confirm First Statewide Backup, Recovery Housing & Address Approval

DDAP — Licensed Recovery or Halfway Housing Locator Official Pennsylvania search path for licensed recovery houses and halfway housing connected to substance-use recovery support. Useful when treatment, recovery, or supervision conditions require structured sober housing.

Recovery housing Halfway housing House rules vary

Search Locate licensed recovery or halfway housing Confirm current licensing, openings, fees, referral rules, and supervision compatibility directly.

Ask each house Open beds, fees, curfew, drug testing, medications, MAT policy, visitor rules, work expectations, transportation, and verification letters Confirm whether residents on probation, parole, treatment court, or electronic monitoring are accepted

Area Statewide Pennsylvania / recovery homes

PA 211 — Backup Search and Local Confirmation Use PA 211 as a backup when direct provider options are full, closed, unsafe, or unavailable in a rural county. This V2 directory prioritizes named providers first; PA 211 should be used to confirm current overflow shelters, warming/cooling centers, local administering agencies, and county-specific emergency contacts.

Backup locator Use after named providers Verify provider directly

Use when No direct provider is available, the person is in a rural county, or current seasonal shelter information is needed. pa211.org • Dial 2-1-1 • Text ZIP code to 898-211

Ask specifically Ask for the exact provider name, intake phone, address, hours, eligibility, documents, and whether the program accepts justice-involved clients. Then call the provider directly before traveling.

Area Statewide backup

Private Landlords, Room Rentals, Motels & Independent Housing In many Pennsylvania counties, private housing may be more realistic than a formal shelter bed. Options may include room rentals, shared housing, small landlords, weekly motels, family placement, employer-linked housing, sober living, or transitional recovery homes.

Independent housing Rural practical path Verify before payment

Before paying Confirm legal address, landlord/host identity, written rent terms, utilities, guest rules, receipts, safety, and whether the address can be approved if supervised. Do not pay before checking supervision approval if approval is required.

Prepare Income proof, ID, references, proposed address, landlord/host contact, lease or written terms, transportation plan, and move-in date Ask whether the address supports curfew, reporting, work, treatment, electronic monitoring, and travel restrictions

Area Statewide Pennsylvania

Supervision-Aware Address Approval People on probation, parole, pretrial release, treatment court, or electronic monitoring may need approval before moving. A shelter bed, recovery home opening, family address, motel stay, or private room does not automatically mean the address is approved.

Address planning Supervision-aware Approval may apply

Check first Confirm with the supervising officer, attorney, case manager, treatment court contact, or reentry coordinator before moving when approval is required. Ask whether the address requires a home plan, transfer approval, written permission, or provider verification.

Prepare Full address, provider or landlord contact, house rules, fees, curfew, employment/treatment schedule, transportation, household members, and move-in date Keep records of calls, applications, referrals, denials, waitlists, and shelter contacts

Area Statewide Pennsylvania / supervision planning

Philadelphia & Southeast Pennsylvania

Counties: Philadelphia, Delaware, Montgomery, Bucks, and Chester. Cities and communities include Philadelphia, Upper Darby, Chester, Media, Norristown, Lansdale, Pottstown, Doylestown, Levittown, Bristol, West Chester, Coatesville, Phoenixville, and surrounding Southeast Pennsylvania communities.

✅ Direct Provider / Named Path Shelter, Transitional & Housing-Linked Providers

Project HOME — Supportive Housing & Homeless Outreach Philadelphia housing and homeless-services provider offering outreach, supportive housing, recovery-oriented support, health connections, employment resources, and stabilization pathways for people experiencing homelessness or chronic housing instability.

Supportive housing Outreach Philadelphia

Contact projecthome.org Homeless Outreach Hotline: (215) 232-1984 Use program-specific intake or outreach instructions.

Ask Housing eligibility, outreach access, supportive housing waitlists, documents, and service-plan requirements Whether contact, assessment, outreach, or placement status can be verified for supervision or court

Area Philadelphia

Bethesda Project — Shelter, Safe Haven & Supportive Housing Sites Philadelphia nonprofit providing shelter, housing, and supportive services across multiple locations for adults experiencing homelessness, including people with long-term housing barriers, behavioral-health needs, recovery needs, or limited support systems.

Shelter network Supportive housing Adults

Contact bethesdaproject.org (215) 985-1600 Use site-specific referral and access instructions.

Ask Which sites are shelter, safe haven, supportive housing, or referral-only Eligibility, curfew, documents, medication rules, service expectations, and supervision compatibility

Area Philadelphia / multiple sites

Philly House — Men’s Shelter & Recovery Support Philadelphia emergency shelter and faith-based support pathway for men, offering overnight shelter, meals, case connection, recovery support, spiritual support, and longer-term stabilization programming where available.

Men’s shelter Recovery support Center City

Contact phillyhouse.org (215) 922-6400 301 N. 13th St., Philadelphia, PA 19107

Ask Current shelter access, check-in process, ID requirements, program rules, and bed availability Whether shelter participation or program contact can be documented for court or supervision

Area Philadelphia / Center City

Horizon House — Transitional Housing & Residential Supports Regional behavioral-health and housing-support provider offering transitional housing, residential supports, and homeless-services pathways for adults with serious mental illness, housing instability, or shelter involvement.

Transitional housing Behavioral health Referral may apply

Contact Horizon House housing services Use program-specific referral and intake contacts.

Ask Behavioral-health eligibility, referral source, current availability, service-plan expectations, and documentation Whether probation, parole, or court supervision affects placement or reporting

Area Philadelphia region

The Salvation Army — Red Shield Family Residence & Housing Programs Philadelphia-area Salvation Army housing pathway that may include family shelter, emergency housing, transitional housing, supportive housing, and housing-stability support depending on program eligibility and current availability.

Family shelter Transitional support Eligibility varies

Contact Salvation Army housing Red Shield Family Residence: (215) 787-2887 715 N. Broad St., Philadelphia, PA 19123

Ask Family shelter intake, after-hours access, bed availability, eligibility, and documents Whether access is direct or must go through Philadelphia OHS or another referral pathway

Area Philadelphia

Veterans Multi-Service Center — Veteran Shelter & Housing Assessment Veteran-focused Philadelphia access point for shelter/diversion assessment, benefits connection, housing navigation, and stabilization support for veterans experiencing homelessness or housing crisis.

Veterans Shelter assessment Housing navigation

Contact vmcenter.org (215) 923-2600 213-217 N. 4th St., Philadelphia, PA 19106

Bring Veteran status documentation if available, ID, benefits information, discharge documents, and current housing-crisis details Ask about shelter assessment hours and veteran-specific housing navigation

Area Philadelphia / veterans

Gaudenzia — Philadelphia Housing, Treatment & Recovery Pathways Behavioral-health, substance-use treatment, recovery, emergency housing, and housing-linked provider with Philadelphia-area programs. Some pathways may support people with court, probation, parole, or treatment-related requirements.

Treatment linked Recovery pathway Program-specific intake

Contact gaudenzia.org House of Passage access may use city shelter routing or program-specific instructions.

Ask Treatment eligibility, recovery housing options, emergency housing route, referral requirements, and house rules Whether justice-involved applicants are accepted and what documentation is required

Area Philadelphia / Southeast PA

CityTeam Chester — Residential & Housing Support Pathways Chester-area nonprofit pathway that may include residential programming, recovery support, food, case support, and housing-stability services for people experiencing homelessness, poverty, addiction, or reentry barriers.

Residential support Recovery / reentry Delaware County

Contact cityteam.org/chester Initial prescreen commonly routed by phone before program entry.

Ask Residential program availability, prescreen process, recovery requirements, program rules, and expected length of stay Whether probation/parole contact or referral documentation is needed

Area Chester / Delaware County

Chester County Reentry Services County reentry pathway through Chester County Adult Probation and Parole that may help justice-involved individuals connect with housing, treatment, transportation, employment, and transition planning after incarceration.

Reentry services County access Referral-based

Contact Chester County Reentry Services Use county reentry and supervision contacts for referral routing.

Ask Housing referral options, treatment linkage, transportation help, and reentry planning Whether services apply to county jail release, state parole, county probation, or another supervision status

Area Chester County

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Philadelphia OHS — Appletree Family Center City-funded shelter and diversion assessment center for families and individuals routed through Philadelphia’s homeless-services system. This is an access point, not a guaranteed placement.

Shelter intake Families / assessment Availability changes

Contact City emergency housing access (215) 686-7150 / (215) 686-7151 / (215) 686-7153 1430 Cherry St., Philadelphia, PA 19102

Bring ID, household information, current housing status, benefits/income information, safety concerns, and homelessness documentation if available Ask for proof of assessment, referral, or placement status if needed for supervision

Area Philadelphia / daytime intake

Philadelphia OHS — Roosevelt Darby Center City-funded shelter and diversion assessment access point for single men experiencing homelessness in Philadelphia. Confirm current hours, address, and assessment requirements before travel.

Men’s intake Shelter assessment Confirm hours

Contact City emergency housing access (215) 685-3700 804 N. Broad St., Philadelphia, PA 19130

Bring ID, current location, homelessness status, medical or behavioral-health needs, and supervision-contact information if needed Ask for documentation of assessment, referral, or placement status

Area Philadelphia / men’s intake

Philadelphia Housing Authority Public housing, Housing Choice Voucher, affordable housing, and property-based housing application route for Philadelphia residents. Waitlists, criminal-background screening, property rules, and eligibility requirements vary.

Public housing Vouchers Screening / waitlists

Contact pha.phila.gov Use PHA application and waitlist instructions.

Bring ID, income, household, Social Security, disability/veteran documents if applicable Ask about background screening, appeal rights, and property-specific restrictions

Area Philadelphia

Delaware County Housing Authority Public housing and voucher-related housing pathway for Delaware County residents. Useful for longer-term housing applications after emergency shelter, transitional housing, reentry placement, or temporary family placement is stabilized.

Housing authority Longer-term path Waitlists vary

Contact dcha1.org (610) 876-2521 Phone/appointment access may apply.

Ask Open waitlists, criminal-history screening, required documents, property-specific eligibility, and appeal options Whether homelessness, disability, veteran, or reentry documentation affects priority

Area Delaware County

Montgomery County Housing Authority Public housing and voucher-related pathway for Montgomery County residents. Confirm waitlist status, screening standards, documentation, and property-specific policies before applying.

Housing authority Affordable housing Waitlists / screening

Contact montcoha.org Use MCHA application and waitlist pages.

Bring ID, income, household information, benefits documentation, and current address or homelessness status Ask about background review, appeal options, and reasonable accommodation if applicable

Area Montgomery County

Bucks County Housing Authority Public housing and voucher-related access point for Bucks County residents seeking longer-term affordable housing. Screening, waitlists, eligibility, and property rules vary by program.

Housing authority Voucher path Confirm waitlists

Contact bucksha.net Use current application and waitlist instructions.

Ask Open waitlists, application documents, criminal-history policies, and local housing options Whether reentry, disability, veteran, or homelessness documentation affects priority

Area Bucks County

Housing Authority of Chester County Public housing, voucher, and affordable housing pathway for Chester County residents. Useful for longer-term stabilization after reentry, shelter, transitional housing, or temporary family placement.

Housing authority Affordable housing Screening varies

Contact haccnet.org Use current application and waitlist instructions.

Bring ID, income, household, benefits, disability/veteran documents if applicable, and current housing status Ask about screening, waitlists, and appeal options

Area Chester County

Recovery Housing & Sober Living — Southeast PA Recovery housing may support sobriety and reentry stabilization, but each home has its own fees, interview process, drug testing, curfew, visitor rules, medication policies, and transportation expectations.

Recovery housing House rules vary Officer approval

Search DDAP licensed recovery / halfway housing locator Confirm house license, current openings, and fees.

Ask each house Probation/parole acceptance, curfew, drug testing, medication policy, employment requirements, visitor rules, and verification letters Confirm whether the address can be approved before paying fees

Area Philadelphia / Southeast PA

Private Landlords, Room Rentals, Extended Stays & Apartments Southeast Pennsylvania has many independent housing options, but screening, deposits, occupancy rules, written terms, neighborhood restrictions, and supervision approval must be confirmed before payment or move-in.

Independent housing Second-chance search Confirm address rules

Before paying Do not pay deposits or application fees until address rules are checked. Ask for written lease, room-rental agreement, motel terms, or program rules.

Prepare Income proof, ID, references, supervision contact if needed, and full landlord/property information Confirm commute to reporting, treatment, court, and work

Area Southeast Pennsylvania

Lehigh Valley & Northeast Pennsylvania

Counties: Lehigh, Northampton, Carbon, Monroe, Pike, Wayne, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Wyoming, Susquehanna, Bradford, and Sullivan. Cities and communities include Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, Whitehall, Emmaus, Stroudsburg, Mount Pocono, Scranton, Dunmore, Carbondale, Wilkes-Barre, Hazleton, Pittston, Tunkhannock, Honesdale, Montrose, Towanda, and surrounding Lehigh Valley and Northeast Pennsylvania communities.

✅ Direct Provider / Named Path Shelter, Transitional & Housing-Linked Providers

Allentown Rescue Mission — Men’s Shelter & Residential Programs Lehigh Valley shelter and residential recovery pathway serving men in crisis, with emergency shelter, meals, case support, work-readiness connection, and structured stabilization resources.

Men’s shelter Residential support Allentown

Contact allentownrescuemission.org (610) 740-5500 355 Hamilton St., Allentown, PA 18101

Ask Emergency shelter intake, program rules, check-in process, work program, recovery support, and documentation options Whether probation, parole, or court-supervised residents are accepted and what verification is needed

Area Allentown / Lehigh County

CACLV — Sixth Street Shelter Lehigh Valley transitional housing pathway with programs in Allentown and Easton for families and parents working toward self-sufficiency through education, vocational training, employment, and supportive services.

Transitional housing Families Allentown / Easton

Contact Sixth Street Shelter Confirm current intake and site-specific phone instructions directly.

Ask Family eligibility, current openings, waitlist, documents, income expectations, and length of stay Whether case management can coordinate with supervision, reentry staff, or court requirements

Area Allentown / Easton

Valley Youth House — Lehigh Valley Shelter Emergency shelter and crisis-intervention pathway for youth in the Lehigh Valley who are unstably housed, in family conflict, or in immediate need of safe short-term support.

Youth shelter Emergency services Age eligibility

Contact Lehigh Valley Shelter (610) 691-1200 Confirm age range, bed availability, and intake process.

Ask Age eligibility, guardian involvement if applicable, crisis-intake process, documents, and safety planning For court-involved youth, ask how probation, juvenile court, or child welfare coordination works

Area Lehigh Valley

The Salvation Army — Rich Fleming Family Hope Center Lehigh Valley emergency shelter pathway designed to provide food and emergency housing to women in need, with support aimed at identifying causes of homelessness and building stability.

Women’s shelter Emergency housing Lehigh Valley

Contact Lehigh Valley housing page Confirm current intake phone, hours, and location before travel.

Ask Eligibility, current capacity, documents, check-in process, house rules, and service expectations Whether supervision status, warrants, protection orders, or safety concerns affect placement

Area Lehigh Valley

Catholic Social Services — St. Anthony’s Haven Scranton emergency shelter pathway for homeless men and women, with shelter access, meals, showers, laundry, and year-round basic-needs support.

Emergency shelter Men / women Scranton

Contact CSS emergency shelters (570) 342-1296 Confirm current shelter access and extension before travel.

Ask Hours, bed availability, intake requirements, documents, curfew, and whether a referral is needed Whether shelter contact can be documented for probation, parole, court, or case management

Area Scranton / Lackawanna County

Scranton/Lackawanna County Continuum of Care Local homelessness system focused on coordinated access, shelter routing, rapid rehousing, supportive housing, and local homeless-services collaboration for people experiencing homelessness or housing crisis.

Coordinated access Homeless services Lackawanna County

Access SLCoC information Use local coordinated-entry or provider instructions.

Ask locally Assessment route, shelter routing, rapid rehousing, supportive housing, and documentation requirements How justice-involved status, treatment needs, or supervision rules should be disclosed during intake

Area Scranton / Lackawanna County

Ruth’s Place — Women’s Emergency Shelter Luzerne County emergency shelter serving women experiencing homelessness. Appropriate for women needing immediate safe shelter and stabilization support.

Women’s shelter Emergency access Luzerne County

Contact Ruth’s Place Immediate assistance: (570) 822-6817 Confirm intake route and current availability.

Ask Bed availability, intake requirements, ID needs, safety concerns, curfew, and services available Whether documentation can be provided for probation, parole, or court reporting

Area Wilkes-Barre / Luzerne County

Commission on Economic Opportunity — Homeless Case Management Regional community action and anti-poverty organization offering homeless case management and housing-stability support for people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in the Wilkes-Barre and Wyoming County service areas.

Case management Housing stability NEPA

Contact CEO homeless services Wilkes-Barre: (570) 826-0510 Tunkhannock: (570) 836-4090

Ask Homeless case management, rental assistance, emergency assistance, housing-stability plan, and documents required Whether county residency, income, homelessness documentation, or veteran status affects eligibility

Area Luzerne / Wyoming / NEPA

Luzerne County Shelter & Housing Resource Directory County resource directory listing shelter and housing resources, including transitional housing for homeless young adults and local housing-stability contacts in the Wilkes-Barre region.

County resource Shelter / housing Confirm each listing

Directory Luzerne County shelter/housing resources Use individual provider listings for current intake information.

Ask each provider Eligibility, age range, current openings, referral requirements, fees, and documents Confirm whether the provider can serve someone with supervision or reentry needs

Area Luzerne County

🛠️ Confirm First County Access, Public Housing, Recovery & Confirm-First Paths

Lehigh County Housing Case Management & Homeless Assistance Program County housing assistance pathway for qualified individuals and families who are homeless or near homeless, including housing case management and rental-assistance coordination through designated local agencies.

County access Rental assistance Eligibility applies

Access Lehigh County housing assistance Lehigh County Aging & Adult Services: (610) 782-3179

Prepare ID, income, eviction/shelter status, lease or rent details, household information, and county residency documentation Ask which contracted agency should handle case management or rental payment support

Area Lehigh County

Northampton County / Easton Housing Crisis Access Northampton County residents may need to use county human services, Easton-area resource contacts, warming stations, shelter referrals, and Lehigh Valley providers for emergency housing and stabilization support.

County access Easton / Bethlehem Confirm route

Use when The person is in Easton, Bethlehem, or Northampton County and needs emergency shelter, warming access, county help, or housing referrals. Confirm whether Allentown or Easton providers can serve Northampton County residents.

Prepare Current location, homelessness status, ID, income, transportation plan, and supervision reporting needs Ask whether provider contact, referral, or waitlist status can be documented

Area Easton / Bethlehem / Northampton County

Scranton / Lackawanna County Public Housing & Affordable Housing Path Longer-term stabilization in Lackawanna County may involve local housing authorities, affordable housing properties, supportive housing, or property-specific applications after emergency shelter or temporary placement is secured.

Public housing Affordable housing Screening / waitlists

Use when The person needs longer-term housing after shelter, treatment, temporary family placement, or reentry planning. Confirm waitlists, background screening, and documentation requirements.

Prepare ID, income, household, disability/veteran documentation if applicable, current address, and homelessness documentation Ask about criminal-history screening, appeals, and reasonable accommodation options

Area Lackawanna County

Luzerne County Homeless Assistance Contact County-level homeless assistance contact for people who are homeless or near homeless, including potential connection to shelter, rental assistance, case management, and housing-stability resources.

County access HAP / shelter Eligibility applies

Contact Luzerne County Office of Human Services (570) 826-8800 ext. 356 111 N. Pennsylvania Blvd., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701

Prepare ID, county residency, current housing status, eviction or shelter documentation, household information, and income details Ask what assistance is open and how to document housing efforts for supervision

Area Luzerne County

Pocono / Monroe / Pike / Wayne Housing-Stability Route In the Pocono and northeast rural counties, housing access may depend on county human services, local housing authorities, domestic-violence safety providers, private landlords, recovery houses, and regional shelter referrals.

Rural / small city County access Confirm service area

Use when The person is in Monroe, Pike, Wayne, or nearby Pocono communities and direct shelter access is limited or distant. Confirm whether Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, or Lehigh Valley providers accept out-of-county residents.

Prepare County residency, current location, transportation plan, work/treatment schedule, and supervision reporting needs For rural placements, verify address approval before paying deposits

Area Monroe / Pike / Wayne

Susquehanna / Wayne County Homeless Assistance Route Rural northeast counties may use Trehab and county human-services pathways for homeless assistance, housing stability, and emergency support. Availability and eligibility may vary by program funding.

Rural access Homeless assistance Funding varies

Contact The Trehab Center (570) 278-3338 10 Public Ave., P.O. Box 366, Montrose, PA 18801

Prepare ID, housing-crisis documents, income, household, county residency, and transportation details Ask whether services cover Susquehanna, Wayne, or nearby county needs

Area Susquehanna / Wayne Counties

Recovery Housing & Sober Living — Lehigh Valley / NEPA Recovery housing may support reentry stabilization, but each home has its own fees, house meetings, drug testing, curfew, visitor rules, medication policies, transportation expectations, and supervision-compatibility rules.

Recovery housing House rules vary Officer approval

Search DDAP licensed recovery / halfway housing locator Confirm current license, opening, fee schedule, and referral requirements.

Ask each house Probation/parole acceptance, curfew, drug testing, medication policy, employment requirements, visitor rules, and verification letters Confirm address approval before paying intake fees or moving in

Area Lehigh Valley / Northeast PA

Private Landlords, Room Rentals, Extended Stays & Apartments Independent housing may be realistic in smaller cities and rural areas, but screening, deposits, transportation, lease terms, occupancy rules, and address approval must be checked before payment or move-in.

Independent housing Second-chance search Confirm address rules

Before paying Do not pay deposits or application fees until address rules are checked. Ask for written lease, room-rental agreement, motel terms, or program rules.

Prepare Income proof, ID, references, supervision contact if needed, and full landlord/property information Confirm commute to reporting, treatment, court, work, pharmacy, and groceries

Area Lehigh Valley / Northeast PA

South Central Pennsylvania

Counties: Dauphin, Cumberland, York, Lancaster, Lebanon, Adams, Franklin, Perry, Juniata, and Mifflin. Cities and communities include Harrisburg, Steelton, Middletown, Carlisle, Mechanicsburg, Camp Hill, York, Hanover, Lancaster, Columbia, Ephrata, Lebanon, Gettysburg, Chambersburg, Waynesboro, Newport, Lewistown, and surrounding South Central Pennsylvania communities.

✅ Direct Provider / Named Path Shelter, Transitional & Housing-Linked Providers

Bethesda Mission — Men’s Shelter & Recovery Pathway Harrisburg shelter and recovery pathway for men in need of emergency shelter or longer-term recovery support, with mission-based services, meals, counseling, and stabilization resources.

Men’s shelter Recovery support Harrisburg

Contact Bethesda Mission shelter access Before arrival: (717) 257-4440 Men’s Mission: 611 Reily St., Harrisburg, PA 17102

Ask Emergency bed availability, long-term recovery program, check-in process, ID requirements, and house rules Whether shelter participation or program status can be verified for probation, parole, court, or case management

Area Harrisburg / Dauphin County

Bethesda Mission — Women & Children’s Shelter Harrisburg shelter pathway for women and children in housing crisis. Use direct contact to confirm current intake, family eligibility, safety needs, documents, and placement instructions.

Women / children Emergency shelter Harrisburg

Contact Bethesda Mission contact Main: (717) 257-4442 Confirm current women and children’s shelter access before travel.

Ask Family eligibility, women’s shelter availability, intake steps, safety planning, children’s documents, and length-of-stay expectations Whether court or supervision contact should be disclosed before arrival

Area Harrisburg / Dauphin County

Water Street Mission — Emergency Shelter & Residential Programs Lancaster shelter and residential-program campus serving men, women, and children experiencing homelessness, with shelter, meals, case management, health services, referrals, and residential support pathways.

Emergency shelter Residential programs Lancaster

Contact Receiving help Access Center: (717) 358-2030 Campus contact: (717) 393-7709 210 S. Prince St., Lancaster, PA 17603

Ask Access-center screening, shelter availability, residential programs, case management, medical or behavioral-health support, and documentation Whether supervision, court, treatment, or reentry status affects placement or reporting

Area Lancaster / Lancaster County

LifePath Christian Ministries — Shelter & Support Services York shelter and support provider offering food, shelter, access to services, hygiene support, and case connection for people experiencing homelessness or food insecurity.

Shelter services Food / hygiene York

Contact lifepathyork.org Main: (717) 845-7662 363-371 W. Market St., York, PA 17405-1968

Ask Current shelter access, screening process, program rules, meal times, hygiene access, and case management For winter or Code Blue access, ask whether separate screening or registration is required

Area York / York County

Bell Family Shelter — Emergency Shelter for Families York emergency shelter pathway for families experiencing homelessness, with case management, referrals, and family/children’s support services through Bell Socialization Services.

Family shelter Case management York

Contact Bell Family Shelter Shelter listing: (717) 845-9536 Bell Socialization Services: (717) 848-5767 160 S. George St., York, PA 17401

Ask Family eligibility, shelter screening, current openings, stay length, children’s services, documents, and referrals Whether case management can provide verification for court, probation, parole, or reentry planning

Area York / York County

Bell Socialization Services — Next Door Rental Assistance Pathway York housing-support pathway connected to Bell Socialization Services that may help with rental assistance or housing-stability needs when funding, eligibility, and program capacity allow.

Rental assistance Housing support Funding varies

Contact York city housing help listing Next Door Program: (717) 356-2957 16 W. King St., York, PA 17401

Ask Rental assistance availability, income and residency requirements, lease or notice documents, and appointment process Whether assistance can support transition from shelter, reentry housing, or family placement

Area York / York County

Community CARES — Cumberland County Shelter & Support Pathway Cumberland County shelter and housing-support pathway serving people experiencing homelessness in the Carlisle and surrounding area, with shelter access, case management, and stabilization support depending on program capacity.

Shelter pathway Case support Cumberland County

Access Use local Community CARES and Cumberland County homeless-services contacts for current intake instructions. Confirm location, hours, and eligibility before travel.

Ask Current shelter access, referral requirements, ID needs, case management, transportation, and length of stay Whether supervision or court involvement affects placement or documentation

Area Carlisle / Cumberland County

Community Action Partnership of Lancaster County — Housing Support Route Lancaster County community-action pathway that may connect eligible residents to housing stabilization, rental assistance, homelessness prevention, family support, and referrals depending on current programs and funding.

Housing support Community action Funding varies

Access Use local CAP Lancaster and county service contacts for current housing-support instructions. Confirm current programs and eligibility before relying on assistance.

Prepare ID, income, rent or eviction documents, household information, county residency, and current housing-crisis details Ask whether assistance can support reentry transition, shelter exit, or prevention

Area Lancaster County

🛠️ Confirm First County Access, Public Housing, Recovery & Confirm-First Paths

Housing Authority of the County of Dauphin Public housing and Section 8 / Housing Choice Voucher pathway for Dauphin County residents outside the City of Harrisburg, including affordable housing applications, waitlists, and voucher-related resources.

Housing authority Public housing / HCV Waitlists / screening

Contact dauphinhousing.org (717) 939-9301 501 Mohn St., Steelton, PA 17113

Prepare ID, income, household information, disability/veteran documents if applicable, current address, and housing-crisis documentation Ask about background screening, waitlists, project-based vouchers, and appeal options

Area Dauphin County outside Harrisburg

Harrisburg Housing Authority Public housing and affordable housing pathway for City of Harrisburg residents. Use for longer-term stabilization after shelter, reentry housing, transitional placement, or family placement.

Housing authority City access Screening varies

Use when The person needs longer-term housing in Harrisburg after immediate shelter, temporary placement, or reentry planning. Confirm whether the program serves city residents only or has property-specific requirements.

Ask Open waitlists, criminal-history screening, household documents, income rules, and property-specific policies Ask about denial appeal, reasonable accommodation, and reentry documentation options

Area City of Harrisburg

Housing Authority of the City of York Public housing and Housing Choice Voucher pathway serving the City of York and York County, including public housing units, vouchers, and affordable housing resources.

Housing authority Public housing / HCV Waitlists / screening

Access yorkhousingauthority.com Use YHA application and waitlist instructions.

Prepare ID, income, household information, current housing status, benefits documents, and disability/veteran documentation if applicable Ask about background screening, waitlist openings, project eligibility, and appeal rights

Area York / York County

Lancaster City Housing Authority & Affordable Housing Pathways Public housing and affordable housing pathways for Lancaster-area residents, including housing authority applications, property-specific waitlists, and affordable rental options after immediate shelter needs are stabilized.

Housing authority Affordable housing Waitlists vary

Use when The person needs longer-term housing after shelter, family placement, transitional housing, or temporary motel/private placement. Confirm city/county service area before applying.

Ask Open waitlists, criminal-background policies, required documents, income rules, and appeal process Ask whether homelessness, disability, veteran, or reentry documentation affects priority

Area Lancaster / Lancaster County

Cumberland County Public Housing & Affordable Housing Path Longer-term stabilization in Cumberland County may involve housing authority contacts, affordable housing properties, supportive housing, property-specific applications, and county resource navigation.

Public housing Affordable housing Screening / waitlists

Use when The person needs a longer-term housing path after emergency shelter, family placement, recovery housing, or reentry planning. Confirm waitlists and background screening before applying.

Prepare ID, income, household, disability/veteran documentation if applicable, current address, and homelessness documentation Ask about appeal rights and reasonable accommodation if denied

Area Cumberland County

Lebanon County Housing-Stability Route Lebanon County housing access may involve county assistance offices, housing authority contacts, community action referrals, shelter providers, recovery housing, local landlords, and regional Harrisburg/Lancaster/York pathways when local capacity is limited.

County access Housing stability Confirm route

Use when The person is in Lebanon County and needs shelter, public housing, rental support, recovery housing, or local private housing. Confirm whether regional providers accept Lebanon County residents before travel.

Prepare Current location, county residency, income, transportation, treatment, and supervision reporting needs Ask whether emergency shelter, rental assistance, recovery housing, or public housing is the best route

Area Lebanon County

Adams County / Gettysburg Housing-Stability Route Adams County may require county assistance, local housing authority contacts, domestic-violence safety routes, community action referrals, private landlords, and York/Hanover regional shelter pathways when local capacity is limited.

Rural / small city County access Confirm service area

Use when The person is in Gettysburg, Hanover-area Adams County, or a nearby rural community and local direct shelter capacity is limited. Confirm county-residency and referral rules before travel.

Prepare County residency, current location, transportation plan, supervision reporting location, and treatment/work schedule Ask whether out-of-county placement is acceptable before paying deposits or moving

Area Gettysburg / Adams County

Franklin County / Chambersburg Housing-Stability Route Franklin County housing access may rely on county human services, public housing contacts, community action, local shelters or churches, private landlords, and regional Carlisle/Harrisburg/York routes depending on capacity and transportation.

County access Rural / small city Confirm transportation

Use when The person is in Chambersburg, Waynesboro, or rural Franklin County and needs shelter, public housing, rental help, or private housing. Confirm whether regional providers accept Franklin County residents.

Prepare ID, income, county residency, current housing status, eviction/shelter documentation, and transportation plan Check work, treatment, reporting, and court travel before choosing out-of-area housing

Area Chambersburg / Franklin County

Perry / Juniata / Mifflin Rural Housing-Stability Route Rural counties may not have many direct shelter beds. Housing planning often requires county assistance, local landlords, family placement, housing authorities, recovery housing, church/community aid, and regional Harrisburg or Lewistown access routes.

Rural access County access Confirm first

Use when The person is in Newport, Lewistown, Mifflintown, or surrounding rural counties and direct shelter options are limited. Confirm whether nearby county shelters can serve out-of-county residents.

Prepare Proposed address, transportation, supervision reporting plan, treatment schedule, income, and family/landlord contacts Ask about written verification for court or supervision

Area Perry / Juniata / Mifflin Counties

Recovery Housing & Sober Living — South Central PA Recovery housing may support sobriety and reentry stabilization, but each home has its own fees, house rules, drug testing, curfew, visitor rules, medication policies, employment expectations, and transportation requirements.

Recovery housing House rules vary Officer approval

Search DDAP licensed recovery / halfway housing locator Confirm current license, opening, fee schedule, and referral requirements.

Ask each house Probation/parole acceptance, curfew, drug testing, medication policy, employment requirements, visitor rules, and verification letters Confirm address approval before paying intake fees or moving in

Area South Central Pennsylvania

Private Landlords, Room Rentals, Extended Stays & Apartments Independent housing may be realistic in South Central Pennsylvania, but screening, deposits, written terms, commute routes, occupancy rules, and address approval must be checked before payment or move-in.

Independent housing Second-chance search Confirm address rules

Before paying Do not pay deposits or application fees until address rules are checked. Ask for written lease, room-rental agreement, motel terms, or program rules.

Prepare Income proof, ID, references, supervision contact if needed, and full landlord/property information Confirm commute to reporting, treatment, court, work, pharmacy, and groceries

Area South Central Pennsylvania

Pittsburgh & Southwest Pennsylvania

Counties: Allegheny, Washington, Westmoreland, Fayette, Beaver, Butler, Greene, and Indiana. Cities and communities include Pittsburgh, McKeesport, Monroeville, Greensburg, New Kensington, Washington, Uniontown, Beaver Falls, Butler, Indiana Borough, and surrounding Southwest Pennsylvania communities.

✅ Direct Provider / Named Path Shelter, Transitional & Housing-Linked Providers

Light of Life Rescue Mission — Shelter & Recovery Programs Pittsburgh shelter and recovery provider offering emergency shelter, meals, case support, and longer-term recovery programming for men experiencing homelessness or reentry instability.

Men’s shelter Recovery pathway Pittsburgh

Contact lightoflife.org (412) 231-1779 10 E. North Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15212

Ask Emergency shelter access, recovery program intake, ID requirements, check-in process, and program expectations Whether probation, parole, or court-supervised individuals are accepted and what documentation is required

Area Pittsburgh / Allegheny County

Salvation Army Harbor Light Center — Residential Recovery Housing Pittsburgh residential recovery program providing structured housing, substance-use recovery services, and stabilization support for men seeking long-term change and housing stability.

Residential recovery Structured housing Program intake

Contact Harbor Light Center (412) 231-1678

Ask Program eligibility, referral requirements, recovery expectations, length of stay, and daily schedule Whether court, probation, or parole referrals are accepted and how to coordinate intake

Area Pittsburgh / Allegheny County

Pittsburgh Mercy — Operation Safety Net & Housing Support Street outreach, medical support, and housing navigation for individuals experiencing homelessness, including those living unsheltered or with complex health needs.

Outreach Medical support Housing navigation

Contact Pittsburgh Mercy homeless services Main: 1-877-637-5547

Ask Outreach schedule, shelter linkage, medical services, and housing navigation process Whether outreach contact can be documented for supervision or court purposes

Area Pittsburgh / Allegheny County

Washington City Mission — Shelter & Recovery Programs Washington County shelter and recovery provider offering emergency shelter, meals, and structured recovery programs for individuals experiencing homelessness or addiction.

Shelter Recovery program Washington County

Contact citymission.org (724) 222-1531 84 W. Wheeling St., Washington, PA 15301

Ask Emergency shelter access, recovery program intake, ID requirements, and program rules Whether supervision status must be disclosed before entry

Area Washington County

Westmoreland Community Action — Housing Assistance Community action provider offering housing assistance, rental support, and case management for individuals and families facing housing instability in Westmoreland County.

Housing assistance Case management Westmoreland County

Contact westmorelandca.org (724) 834-5544

Ask Rental assistance availability, case management, eligibility, and required documents Whether services can support reentry transition or eviction prevention

Area Greensburg / Westmoreland County

Fayette County Community Action — Housing Support Route Community action pathway offering housing assistance, rental help, and shelter referrals for individuals and families experiencing homelessness or housing crisis in Fayette County.

Housing support Rental help Fayette County

Contact faycaa.org (724) 437-3759

Ask Housing assistance availability, eligibility, documents, and referral process Whether services can support reentry housing transition or emergency needs

Area Uniontown / Fayette County

🛠️ Confirm First County Access, Public Housing, Recovery & Confirm-First Paths

Allegheny County Housing Authority Public housing and Housing Choice Voucher pathway for Allegheny County residents, including affordable housing options, waitlists, and voucher-based housing access.

Housing authority Public housing / HCV Waitlists / screening

Contact achsng.com (412) 355-1890

Prepare ID, income, household information, and housing history Ask about background screening, waitlist openings, and appeal options

Area Allegheny County

Beaver County Housing-Stability Route Housing access in Beaver County may involve county assistance, public housing, shelter referrals, and private housing depending on availability and location.

County access Housing support Confirm route

Use when The person is in Beaver County and needs shelter or longer-term housing options.

Prepare Residency, ID, income, and housing status

Area Beaver County

Recovery Housing & Sober Living — Southwest PA Recovery housing may support sobriety and reentry, but each home has different rules, costs, curfews, and supervision requirements.

Recovery housing House rules vary Officer approval

Search DDAP locator

Ask Acceptance, curfew, drug testing, fees, and verification

Area Southwest PA

Private Landlords, Rentals & Apartments Independent housing is common in Southwest PA, but screening, lease terms, and supervision approval must be confirmed before move-in.

Independent housing Confirm address rules Officer approval

Before paying Verify lease, landlord, and address approval

Prepare ID, income, references, and supervision details

Area Southwest PA

Northwest Pennsylvania

Counties: Erie, Crawford, Mercer, Venango, Warren, Forest, Clarion, Jefferson, Elk, and McKean. Cities and communities include Erie, Corry, Edinboro, Meadville, Titusville, Sharon, Farrell, Hermitage, Greenville, Oil City, Franklin, Warren, Tionesta, Clarion, Brookville, Punxsutawney, St. Marys, Ridgway, Bradford, Kane, and surrounding Northwest Pennsylvania communities.

✅ Direct Provider / Named Path Shelter, Transitional & Housing-Linked Providers

Erie City Mission — Samaritan Care Men’s Emergency Shelter Erie emergency shelter and recovery-support pathway for men, with emergency shelter access, meals, recovery programming, work-readiness support, and structured stabilization resources.

Men’s shelter Recovery support Erie

Contact Erie City Mission shelter Main: (814) 452-4421 Ask for current Samaritan Care shelter access instructions.

Ask Current bed availability, check-in process, ID requirements, stay limits, recovery options, and house rules Whether shelter stay or program participation can be verified for probation, parole, court, or case management

Area Erie / Erie County

Erie City Mission — Men’s New Life Program Residential recovery and life-stabilization pathway connected to Erie City Mission, supporting men working through addiction, homelessness, unemployment, and reentry-related barriers.

Residential recovery Reentry support Program rules apply

Contact Men’s New Life Program Main: (814) 452-4421 Ask for Men’s Ministries / New Life Program intake.

Ask Application process, recovery requirements, length of program, fees if any, work expectations, drug testing, and verification letters Whether probation, parole, treatment court, or reentry referrals are accepted

Area Erie / Erie County

Community Shelter Services — Emergency Shelter & Housing Programs Erie homeless-services provider with emergency shelter, single-room occupancy, permanent housing, veteran-related pathways, and housing-stability programs for people experiencing homelessness or housing crisis.

Emergency shelter Housing programs Veterans

Contact communityshelter.org Emergency shelter coordinated entry: 814-SHELTER / (814) 743-5837 Emergency Shelter: 652 W. 17th St., Erie, PA 16502

Ask Coordinated-entry process, emergency shelter availability, SRO housing, veteran programs, permanent housing, and documentation requirements Whether intake or waitlist status can be verified for supervision, court, or case management

Area Erie / Erie County

SafeNet Erie — Domestic Violence Safety Shelter Route Confidential safety-focused housing and advocacy pathway for people fleeing domestic violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, or unsafe household conditions in Erie County.

Safety shelter Domestic violence Confidential access

Access Use SafeNet crisis and intake contacts before traveling to any confidential location. Ask for safe communication instructions if phone, email, or address disclosure creates risk.

Ask Emergency shelter, safety planning, protection-order support, child safety, transportation, and confidentiality If on supervision, ask how to document address safety without disclosing confidential location unnecessarily

Area Erie County safety route

Women’s Services, Inc. — The Greenhouse Emergency Shelter Crawford County confidential emergency shelter and advocacy pathway for adults and children in crisis due to domestic violence, sexual violence, or homelessness, with trauma-informed support and counseling resources.

Emergency shelter DV / sexual violence Crawford County

Contact Emergency shelter information womensservicesinc.org Confirm crisis-line and safe intake instructions directly.

Ask Emergency shelter availability, safe intake, documents, child needs, counseling, advocacy, transportation, and confidentiality For supervision cases, ask how to document safety-related housing without compromising location privacy

Area Meadville / Crawford County

Center for Family Services — Crawford County Housing Support Route Meadville-area housing support pathway that may connect families and individuals to housing counseling, homelessness prevention, rental assistance, eviction prevention, and local stabilization resources when funding is available.

Housing counseling Prevention Funding varies

Access Use local Crawford County housing and family-service contacts for current program instructions. Confirm funding status and appointment requirements before relying on assistance.

Prepare ID, income, eviction notice, lease or rent details, household information, county residency, and current housing-crisis documentation Ask whether support can document housing efforts for court, probation, parole, or reentry planning

Area Meadville / Crawford County

Prince of Peace Center — Mercer County Social Services Pathway Farrell-based Mercer County nonprofit social-service agency focused on strengthening families, building community, and reducing poverty, with emergency and basic-needs support pathways that may help stabilize a housing plan.

Social services Emergency support Mercer County

Contact princeofpeacecenter.org Commonly listed: (724) 346-5777 Farrell / Sharon-Hermitage area

Ask Emergency support, housing-stability referrals, food, documents, basic needs, case support, and current program availability Ask whether assistance can support reentry planning, shelter diversion, or landlord contact

Area Farrell / Mercer County

Good Shepherd Center — Mercer County Housing Assistance Route Mercer County nonprofit housing-assistance pathway that may help residents connect to housing support, emergency assistance, transitional options, and local stabilization resources depending on current programs.

Housing assistance Mercer County Confirm current services

Access Use Mercer County provider and housing-resource contacts for current instructions. Confirm whether services are direct, referral-based, or funding-dependent.

Ask Emergency housing support, rent help, shelter referrals, transitional options, documents, and service-area requirements Ask whether reentry, treatment, or supervision documentation changes eligibility

Area Mercer County

🛠️ Confirm First County Access, Public Housing, Recovery & Confirm-First Paths

Erie County Public Housing & Affordable Housing Pathway Longer-term stabilization in Erie County may involve public housing, Housing Choice Vouchers, affordable housing properties, supportive housing, SRO units, and property-specific applications.

Public housing Affordable housing Screening / waitlists

Use when The person needs longer-term housing after shelter, recovery housing, temporary family placement, or reentry planning. Confirm whether each program is city, county, nonprofit, supportive housing, or private affordable housing.

Prepare ID, income, household information, current housing status, disability/veteran documents if applicable, and benefits information Ask about criminal-history screening, appeal rights, reasonable accommodation, and property-specific rules

Area Erie County

Crawford County Public Housing & Housing-Stability Route Crawford County housing planning may involve public housing, affordable housing, county assistance, housing counseling, domestic-violence shelter, local landlords, and Erie or Mercer regional referrals when local capacity is limited.

County access Meadville / Titusville Confirm access

Use when The person is in Meadville, Titusville, or Crawford County and needs emergency shelter, public housing, rental support, or private housing. Confirm whether out-of-county providers can serve Crawford County residents before travel.

Prepare ID, income, county residency, housing-crisis documents, transportation plan, treatment/work schedule, and supervision reporting needs Ask whether verification can be provided for court, probation, parole, or reentry case management

Area Crawford County

Mercer County Housing Authority & Affordable Housing Route Public housing, affordable housing, and longer-term stabilization pathway for Mercer County residents in the Sharon, Farrell, Hermitage, Greenville, and surrounding communities.

Housing authority Mercer County Waitlists / screening

Contact Mercer County Housing Authority Commonly listed: (724) 342-4000 80 Jefferson Ave., Sharon, PA 16146

Ask Open waitlists, criminal-history screening, required documents, income rules, and local affordable housing properties Ask about denial appeal, reasonable accommodation, and reentry documentation options

Area Mercer County

Venango County / Oil City / Franklin Housing-Stability Route Venango County housing access may require county assistance, public housing, local landlords, recovery housing, domestic-violence safety routes, faith/community support, and Erie or Mercer regional referrals when local shelter capacity is limited.

County access Oil City / Franklin Confirm service area

Use when The person is in Oil City, Franklin, or Venango County and needs shelter, public housing, rental support, or private housing. Confirm whether out-of-county shelters can serve Venango County residents before travel.

Prepare ID, county residency, current housing status, income, proposed address, transportation plan, and supervision reporting needs Ask whether local or regional placement can be verified for court or supervision

Area Venango County

Warren County Housing-Stability Route Warren County may have limited shelter capacity. Housing planning often requires county human services, public housing, local landlords, family placement, recovery housing, domestic-violence safety resources, and Erie or Bradford regional referrals.

Rural access County access Confirm first

Use when The person is in Warren County and direct shelter options are limited or distant. Confirm whether nearby counties can serve Warren County residents before travel.

Prepare Proposed address, transportation, reporting plan, treatment schedule, income, and landlord or family contacts Ask whether out-of-county placement or rural placement is compatible with supervision conditions

Area Warren County

Clarion / Jefferson / Forest / Elk / McKean Rural Housing Route Rural northwest counties may require local public housing, county assistance, private landlords, family placement, recovery housing, domestic-violence safety providers, and regional referrals to Erie, Mercer, Warren, or Altoona/State College corridors depending on location.

Rural counties County access Confirm transportation

Use when The person is in Clarion, Jefferson, Forest, Elk, McKean, or nearby rural northwest counties and local shelter beds are limited. Confirm whether regional shelter or recovery housing accepts residents from the person’s county.

Prepare ID, income, county residency, current location, transportation, court/reporting schedule, and treatment or work needs Ask for written confirmation of intake, waitlist, referral, or placement status when possible

Area Clarion / Jefferson / Forest / Elk / McKean

Recovery Housing & Sober Living — Northwest PA Recovery housing may support sobriety and reentry stabilization, but each home has its own fees, house rules, curfew, drug testing, medication policies, transportation expectations, visitor rules, and supervision-compatibility requirements.

Recovery housing House rules vary Officer approval

Search DDAP licensed recovery / halfway housing locator Confirm current license, openings, fees, and referral rules.

Ask each house Probation/parole acceptance, curfew, drug testing, medication policy, employment requirements, visitor rules, and verification letters Confirm address approval before paying intake fees or moving in

Area Northwest Pennsylvania

Private Landlords, Room Rentals, Mobile Homes, Extended Stays & Apartments Independent housing may be realistic in smaller Northwest Pennsylvania cities and rural counties, but screening, deposits, written terms, commute routes, winter transportation, and supervision approval must be checked before payment or move-in.

Independent housing Second-chance search Confirm address rules

Before paying Do not pay deposits or application fees until address rules are checked. Ask for written lease, room-rental agreement, motel terms, or program rules.

Prepare Income proof, ID, references, supervision contact if needed, and full landlord/property information Confirm commute to reporting, treatment, court, work, pharmacy, groceries, and winter travel routes

Area Northwest Pennsylvania

Central, Northern & Rural Pennsylvania

Counties: Centre, Blair, Cambria, Lycoming, Clinton, Clearfield, Huntingdon, Indiana, Bedford, Somerset, Fulton, Potter, Tioga, Bradford, Sullivan, Snyder, Union, Northumberland, Columbia, Montour, Schuylkill, Carbon, and nearby rural counties. Cities and communities include State College, Bellefonte, Altoona, Hollidaysburg, Johnstown, Ebensburg, Williamsport, Lock Haven, Clearfield, Huntingdon, Indiana, Bedford, Somerset, Wellsboro, Towanda, Sunbury, Lewisburg, Bloomsburg, Danville, Pottsville, Jim Thorpe, and surrounding rural Pennsylvania communities.

✅ Direct Provider / Named Path Shelter, Transitional & Housing-Linked Providers

Housing Transitions — Centre House Emergency Shelter Centre County emergency shelter and housing-support provider serving individuals and families in housing crisis, with supportive services intended to help residents move toward stable housing.

Emergency shelter Families / adults Centre County

Contact Centre County housing resources Housing Transitions / Centre House: (814) 237-5508 Call ahead for shelter access information.

Ask Current shelter availability, intake steps, documents, family/adult eligibility, length of stay, and case-management options Whether shelter contact or waitlist status can be verified for probation, parole, court, or reentry planning

Area State College / Centre County

Out of the Cold Centre County — Day Shelter, Resource Center & Overnight Waitlist State College day shelter and resource center serving people experiencing homelessness, with overnight shelter waitlist access and connection to local housing and support resources.

Day shelter Resource center Waitlist access

Contact outofthecoldcc.org Overnight shelter waitlist: (814) 852-8864 Day shelter/resource center: 318 S. Atherton St., State College, PA

Ask Day shelter hours, overnight waitlist process, house rules, documents, storage, showers, mail, and case support Ask whether waitlist or resource-center participation can be documented for court or supervision

Area State College / Centre County

Centre Safe — Domestic Violence, Sexual Violence & Safety Housing Route Centre County safety-focused provider offering shelter and support for survivors of relationship violence, sexual violence, and stalking, with rapid rehousing and transitional housing pathways when available.

Safety shelter DV / sexual violence Confidential access

Contact centresafe.org Centre Safe shelter/crisis contact: (814) 234-5050

Ask Emergency safety planning, confidential shelter access, rapid rehousing, transitional housing, transportation, and protection-order support If on supervision, ask how to document safe housing without compromising confidential location

Area Centre County

Willow Tree Inn — Licensed Sober Living Program for Women Centre County sober-living pathway for women, with recovery-support structure and additional stabilization supports as available through the program or local recovery network.

Women’s recovery housing Sober living House rules apply

Access Centre County housing resources Use current county or program instructions for application and availability.

Ask Current openings, fees, curfew, recovery requirements, medication policy, transportation, drug testing, and verification letters Confirm whether probation, parole, treatment court, or reentry referrals are accepted

Area Centre County

Family Services, Inc. — Blair County Family Shelter Blair County emergency shelter providing a safe and supportive environment for individuals and families experiencing homelessness, with services intended to support stabilization and housing transition.

Emergency shelter Individuals / families Blair County

Contact Family Shelter Use Family Services, Inc. intake instructions for admission criteria and protocol.

Ask Admission criteria, current capacity, required documents, length of stay, service expectations, and family eligibility Whether shelter participation or waitlist status can be documented for probation, parole, court, or case management

Area Altoona / Blair County

American Rescue Workers — Saving Grace Shelter Williamsport family emergency shelter with case-management expectations and housing-goal planning for residents working toward affordable and permanent housing.

Family shelter Case management Lycoming County

Contact ARW shelter programs Director of Shelters: (570) 323-8401 ext. 7 Saving Grace is listed at Grace and Campbell Streets in Williamsport.

Ask Application process, family eligibility, current openings, length of stay, case-management requirements, and housing-goal expectations Ask whether documentation can be provided for court, probation, parole, or reentry planning

Area Williamsport / Lycoming County

American Rescue Workers — Fresh Start Men’s Shelter Williamsport men’s shelter and work-rehabilitation pathway for men experiencing homelessness or housing crisis, connected to ARW’s broader hunger and homelessness-prevention services.

Men’s shelter Work rehabilitation Williamsport

Contact ARW shelter programs Main shelter contact: (570) 323-8401 Ask for Fresh Start men’s shelter intake instructions.

Ask Current bed availability, work-rehabilitation rules, ID requirements, length of stay, and program expectations Whether probation, parole, or court-supervised residents are accepted and what documentation is needed

Area Williamsport / Lycoming County

Johnstown / Cambria County Shelter & Safety Housing Route Cambria County housing-crisis route may include local shelter referrals, victim/survivor services, domestic-violence safety housing, public housing, recovery housing, private landlords, and regional Altoona or Somerset pathways depending on need and capacity.

County access Johnstown Confirm service area

Access Use Cambria County human services, Johnstown housing contacts, public housing, safety-service providers, and local shelter referrals. For safety-related housing, use confidential survivor-service access before travel.

Prepare ID, county residency, current housing status, income, safety concerns, transportation plan, and supervision reporting location Ask whether placement or referral status can be verified for court, probation, parole, or reentry case management

Area Johnstown / Cambria County

🛠️ Confirm First County Access, Public Housing, Recovery & Confirm-First Paths

Centre County Public Housing & Housing-Stability Route Centre County longer-term stabilization may involve public housing, affordable apartments, Housing Transitions, recovery housing, safety housing, private rentals, and coordinated local referrals.

County access Public / affordable housing Waitlists vary

Access Centre County housing resources Use county housing, shelter, safety, and sober-living program contacts listed by Centre County.

Prepare ID, income, household, county residency, current housing status, proposed address, and transportation plan Ask about waitlists, screening, documents, and verification for supervision or court

Area Centre County

Blair County Housing-Stability Route Blair County housing planning may include Family Services shelter, public housing, community action, housing repair/weatherization resources, local landlords, recovery housing, and Altoona-area human-service referrals.

County access Altoona Confirm current access

Access Start with Family Services, Blair County human services, housing authority contacts, and local community action referrals. Confirm whether emergency shelter, rental support, or public housing is the correct first step.

Prepare ID, income, current housing status, county residency, eviction/shelter documents, treatment/work schedule, and supervision reporting needs Ask whether provider contact can document housing efforts for court or supervision

Area Blair County

Lycoming County / Williamsport Housing-Stability Route Lycoming County stabilization may combine American Rescue Workers shelter programs, public housing, county assistance, private landlords, recovery housing, domestic-violence safety resources, and local case-management referrals.

County access Williamsport Confirm route

Access American Rescue Workers Williamsport Use ARW and county/local housing contacts for immediate shelter and longer-term housing planning.

Prepare ID, household information, income, current housing status, county residency, and transportation plan Ask about family shelter, men’s shelter, public housing, and rental-stability options

Area Lycoming County

Clinton County / Lock Haven Housing-Stability Route Clinton County may require county assistance, local housing authority contacts, private landlords, family placement, recovery housing, domestic-violence safety resources, and regional Williamsport or State College referrals.

Rural access Lock Haven Confirm service area

Access Use county human services, public housing, local providers, and regional referral contacts. Confirm whether Centre or Lycoming providers accept Clinton County residents before travel.

Prepare ID, income, county residency, current location, proposed address, transportation plan, and treatment/reporting schedule Ask whether out-of-county placement can be approved under supervision conditions

Area Clinton County

Clearfield / Huntingdon / Indiana / Bedford / Somerset / Fulton Rural Route These counties may have limited direct shelter capacity. Housing planning often requires county assistance, local landlords, family placement, public housing, recovery housing, church/community aid, and regional Altoona, Johnstown, State College, or Pittsburgh referrals.

Rural counties County access Confirm transportation

Access Start with county human services, housing authority contacts, public benefits, local providers, and direct landlord calls. Confirm whether nearby county shelters can serve out-of-county residents before travel.

Prepare Proposed address, transportation, supervision reporting plan, treatment/work schedule, income, and landlord or family contacts Ask for written confirmation of intake, waitlist, referral, or placement status when possible

Area Central / Alleghenies rural counties

Potter / Tioga / Bradford / Sullivan Northern Tier Housing Route Northern Tier counties may rely on county assistance, local landlords, public housing, family placement, domestic-violence safety providers, regional shelters, and transportation planning because direct shelter beds may be limited or distant.

Northern Tier Rural access Distance matters

Access Use county human services, local housing authorities, regional shelter referrals, and private landlord contacts. Confirm transportation to reporting, treatment, work, pharmacy, and groceries before choosing rural housing.

Prepare ID, income, current housing status, county residency, proposed address, and transportation plan Ask if out-of-county services or shelter placement can be approved under supervision conditions

Area Potter / Tioga / Bradford / Sullivan

Susquehanna Valley / Coal Region Housing-Stability Route For Snyder, Union, Northumberland, Columbia, Montour, Schuylkill, and Carbon counties, housing access may require county assistance, public housing, local landlords, recovery housing, domestic-violence safety routes, and regional Williamsport, Bloomsburg, Danville, Hazleton, or Allentown referrals.

Regional access Public / private housing Confirm service area

Access Use county human services, housing authority contacts, community action, local provider calls, and regional referrals. Confirm whether programs serve the exact county before travel or payment.

Prepare County residency, current housing status, ID, income, proposed address, transportation, court/reporting schedule, and treatment needs Ask for written verification of applications, referrals, waitlists, or intake calls

Area Susquehanna Valley / Coal Region

Recovery Housing & Sober Living — Central, Northern & Rural PA Recovery housing may support sobriety and reentry stabilization, but each home has its own fees, curfew, drug testing, medication policies, transportation expectations, visitor rules, and supervision-compatibility requirements.

Recovery housing House rules vary Officer approval

Search DDAP licensed recovery / halfway housing locator Confirm current license, openings, fees, and referral rules.

Ask each house Probation/parole acceptance, curfew, drug testing, medication policy, employment requirements, visitor rules, and verification letters Confirm address approval before paying intake fees or moving in

Area Central / Northern / Rural Pennsylvania

Private Landlords, Room Rentals, Mobile Homes, Extended Stays & Apartments Independent housing may be the most realistic route in rural Pennsylvania, but screening, deposits, written terms, winter travel, commute distance, occupancy rules, and supervision approval must be checked before payment or move-in.

Independent housing Second-chance search Confirm address rules

Before paying Do not pay deposits or application fees until address rules are checked. Ask for written lease, room-rental agreement, motel terms, or program rules.

Prepare Income proof, ID, references, supervision contact if needed, and full landlord/property information Confirm commute to reporting, treatment, court, work, pharmacy, groceries, and winter travel routes

Area Central, Northern & Rural Pennsylvania

Recovery, Rural & Supervision Planning

Coverage: statewide Pennsylvania. This section completes the V2 housing continuum by focusing on recovery housing, sober living, private housing, rural fallback planning, documentation, and supervision-aware address approval across all Pennsylvania regions.

✅ Direct Provider / Named Path Recovery Housing, Sober Living & Structured Housing Search

DDAP Licensed Recovery or Halfway Housing Locator Statewide Pennsylvania search path for licensed recovery houses and halfway housing. This is the primary statewide locator when treatment, sobriety, recovery court, probation, parole, or reentry planning requires structured housing.

Recovery housing Halfway housing Confirm each house

Search DDAP licensed recovery / halfway housing locator Use county, city, and program filters where available.

Ask each house Open beds, fees, curfew, drug testing, medication policy, MAT policy, visitor rules, transportation, work expectations, and verification letters Confirm whether residents on probation, parole, treatment court, electronic monitoring, or reentry supervision are accepted

Area Statewide Pennsylvania

Recovery House Fit Check Recovery housing can be useful for reentry stabilization, but each home operates differently. A house that is appropriate for one person may not fit another person’s treatment, work, medication, curfew, or supervision conditions.

Fit check House rules Do before payment

Confirm Ask for written house rules before paying intake fees or deposits. Confirm whether the address can be approved before move-in if supervision approval is required.

Prepare Medication list, treatment schedule, work schedule, reporting schedule, transportation plan, income source, and emergency contact Ask whether the house provides attendance, residency, compliance, or payment verification

Area Statewide / all recovery housing regions

Medication and MAT Compatibility Check Some recovery homes have specific rules for prescribed medications, medication-assisted treatment, storage, dosing, and pharmacy access. Confirm these rules before choosing a house.

Medication planning MAT compatibility Confirm in writing

Ask Whether prescribed medication, MAT, pharmacy visits, transportation to dosing, and medication storage are allowed. Ask whether medical appointments conflict with curfew or house meeting schedules.

Prepare Prescription list, pharmacy information, provider contact, treatment schedule, dosing schedule, and transportation plan Ask whether the program can provide documentation for treatment court, probation, parole, or case management

Area Statewide recovery housing

Work, Curfew & Transportation Compatibility Housing is not useful if the person cannot get to work, treatment, court, supervision reporting, pharmacy, grocery stores, or required appointments. Rural areas require extra planning.

Practical fit Transportation Confirm before move

Check Distance to reporting, treatment, court, work, pharmacy, groceries, bus routes, and required appointments. Ask whether curfew conflicts with work, required treatment, or transportation schedules.

Prepare Work schedule, bus route, car access, ride plan, appointment schedule, reporting office location, and backup transportation plan For rural counties, confirm winter travel and emergency transportation before move-in

Area Statewide / especially rural counties

🛠️ Confirm First Private Housing, Rural Fallbacks & Supervision-Aware Planning

Private Landlords, Room Rentals, Motels & Independent Housing In many Pennsylvania counties, independent housing may be more practical than formal shelter. Options may include private landlords, room rentals, family placement, shared housing, weekly motels, mobile homes, sober living, or employer-linked housing.

Independent housing Rural practical path Verify before payment

Before paying Confirm legal address, landlord or host identity, written rent terms, utilities, guest rules, receipts, safety, and move-in date. Do not pay before checking supervision approval if approval is required.

Prepare Income proof, ID, proposed address, landlord/host contact, lease or written terms, transportation plan, and move-in date Ask whether the address supports curfew, reporting, work, treatment, electronic monitoring, and travel restrictions

Area Statewide Pennsylvania

Address Approval Before Move-In A shelter bed, recovery house opening, motel stay, room rental, or family address does not automatically mean the address is approved for supervision. Approval requirements vary by court order, supervision status, county, and case conditions.

Address approval Supervision rules Confirm first

Check first Confirm with the supervising officer, attorney, case manager, treatment court contact, or reentry coordinator before moving when approval is required. Ask whether a home plan, transfer approval, provider verification, or written permission is needed.

Prepare Full address, provider or landlord contact, house rules, fees, curfew, household members, employment/treatment schedule, and move-in date Keep records of calls, applications, referrals, denials, waitlists, and shelter contacts

Area Statewide Pennsylvania / supervision planning

Rural County Fallback Planning Some Pennsylvania counties have limited shelter beds, limited public transportation, and long distances between services. In rural areas, housing planning may require county human services, landlord calls, family placement, motel bridges, recovery housing, and regional referrals.

Rural planning Fallback route Transportation matters

Use when Direct shelter options are full, distant, unavailable, or limited to another county. Ask whether nearby counties accept out-of-county residents before traveling.

Prepare County residency, transportation plan, reporting office location, treatment/work schedule, proposed address, income source, and emergency contact Document each call, denial, waitlist, referral, and appointment

Area Rural Pennsylvania counties

Documentation for Court, Probation, Parole or Case Management When housing is unstable, documentation matters. Keep a written record of shelter calls, intake attempts, denials, applications, waitlists, referrals, appointments, landlord contacts, and approved or denied addresses.

Documentation Compliance support Keep records

Track Date, time, provider name, person spoken to, phone number, result, next step, documents requested, and follow-up date. Ask providers whether they can provide email, letter, appointment card, intake note, or waitlist confirmation.

Useful proof Call logs, emails, screenshots, application receipts, denial letters, waitlist confirmations, shelter cards, intake appointments, and case-manager notes Keep copies for supervision meetings, court hearings, case planning, or reentry support

Area Statewide Pennsylvania

Important: OACRA does not place people in housing, guarantee bed availability, or determine whether an address will be approved by probation, parole, court, treatment, housing authority, or any other supervising agency. Always confirm program details directly and follow all reporting, travel, and address-change requirements.