7 Housing & Shelter Resources in Chester, Pennsylvania — Free Help & Counseling
7 verified housing & shelter resources in Chester, Pennsylvania. Find free counseling, crisis support, sliding-scale therapy, substance abuse treatment, and community help on OneClickMentalHealth. Search by city, ZIP, or insurance.
Verified resources
- CityTeam Ministries Philadelphia — Housing & Shelter in Chester, Pennsylvania — (610) 872-6865 — Office hours: From 8:00 AM to 4:45 PM Shelter hours: The shelter doors open at 7:45 PM each evening and close at 8:10 PM. Overnight facility-based shelter for m
- Dorothy Day Center - Saint Agnes — Housing & Shelter in West Chester, Pennsylvania — (610) 692-2990 — Hours: Mondays through Fridays 9am to 3pm. Day Room Services Light breakfast and hot lunch served daily Groceries provided for families in need Clothing for men
- Phoenix Drop In Center — Housing & Shelter in Rochester, Pennsylvania — (724) 775-9507 — Drop in center for homeless.
- Safe Harbor of Greater West Chester — Housing & Shelter in West Chester, Pennsylvania — (610) 692-6550 — Safe Harbor of Chester County is an independent, nonprofit organization providing food, shelter, friendship, counseling and recovery opportunities to help homel
- Salvation Army Railton House — Housing & Shelter in West Chester, Pennsylvania — (610) 696-8746 — Railton House is a single room occupancy (SRO) program and serves as a bridge for gentlemen who have graduated from The Salvation Army ARC program and are trans
- The Family Management Center — Housing & Shelter in Chester, Pennsylvania — (610) 872-4070 — Shelter for families. 10 rooms. FMC offers numerous additional programs including the After School Program, medical assessments through ChesPenn, mental health
- Wesley House Emergency Shelter — Housing & Shelter in Chester, Pennsylvania — (610) 872-2611 — The shelter has 17 rooms for families or single women. It is typically at full capacity of 70 people on any given day and serves an average of 240 individuals (
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Frequently asked questions
How many housing & shelter resources are available in Chester, Pennsylvania?
OneClickMentalHealth lists verified housing & shelter resources across Chester, Pennsylvania. The full count and current listings are shown above. New providers are added and verified on an ongoing basis.
Are these housing & shelter services free?
Most listings on OneClickMentalHealth are free or low-cost. Each resource page shows pricing or fee structure when known. Many providers offer sliding-scale fees based on income, accept Medicaid, or are funded by federal, state, or county programs.
How do I know if I'm eligible?
Eligibility varies by provider — common factors include income, insurance, residency, age, and the type of service needed. Call the listed phone number; most intake staff can tell you in a few minutes whether you qualify and what to bring.
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 in English and Spanish (Spanish: press 2). Veterans can press 1.
Do these services accept insurance or Medicaid?
Many do. Open any resource page to see accepted insurance plans when reported, or call to confirm. If you don't have insurance, ask about sliding-scale fees, charity care, or county-funded programs — many providers serve uninsured patients.
Can I get help in a language other than English?
Yes — many resources offer services in Spanish, and several support Vietnamese, Korean, Chinese, Tagalog, Arabic, or French. Use the language filter, or call 988 (press 2 for Spanish, or use 988lifeline.org/help-yourself/en-espanol/ for more options).
In crisis? Call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (free, 24/7, confidential, English and Spanish). Veterans press 1. For LGBTQ+ youth, call 988 then press 3. If you are in immediate danger, call 911.