Philadelphia Emergency Shelter and Services

Housing & Shelter in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This is not a homeless shelter, This is an area homeless resource. Mission The Office of Emergency Shelter and Services (OESS) mission is to assist/prepare adults and families for self-sufficiency and independent living.OESS offers a network of shelters, boarding homes, and refers families, couples and single individuals to available housing resources. Services available to OESS clients include: I

Phone: (215) 686-7104

Address: 1360 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19107

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Frequently asked questions about Philadelphia Emergency Shelter and Services

How do I contact Philadelphia Emergency Shelter and Services?

You can call Philadelphia Emergency Shelter and Services at (215) 686-7104 or visit 1360 Ridge Avenue in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

What services does Philadelphia Emergency Shelter and Services offer?

This is not a homeless shelter, This is an area homeless resource. Mission The Office of Emergency Shelter and Services (OESS) mission is to assist/prepare adults and families for self-sufficiency and independent living.OESS offers a network of shelters, boarding homes, and refers families, couples and single individuals to available housing resources. Services available to OESS clients include: Intake Services, Mental Health Services, Outreach Services, Emergency Shelter Ser

Are services at Philadelphia Emergency Shelter and Services free or low-cost?

Many community housing & shelter providers offer free, sliding-scale, or Medicaid-covered services. Call Philadelphia Emergency Shelter and Services at (215) 686-7104 to confirm pricing, accepted insurance, and any income requirements before your visit.

Does Philadelphia Emergency Shelter and Services offer services in other languages?

Call Philadelphia Emergency Shelter and Services at (215) 686-7104 to ask about languages supported. Many providers offer Spanish-language services or interpretation. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline supports English and Spanish 24/7 (press 2 for Spanish).

What if I'm in crisis right now?

If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health emergencies, call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1; LGBTQ+ youth press 3.

In crisis? Call or text 988 for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1. For immediate danger call 911.