Shelter & Housing Support
Our Programs
Pottstown Beacon of Hope provides emergency shelter and housing support for adults experiencing homelessness in the Pottstown area.
Our seasonal shelter will reopen for the upcoming cold-weather season. Intake dates, hours, and location details will be posted on this page as soon as they are finalized. Please check back here for the most current information.
Our year-round Bridge Housing Center will provide longer-term support in a safe, stable setting. Spaces in the Bridge Housing Center are available by referral only and are not part of seasonal shelter intake.
Community Resources
Emergency Services
Organization
Contact Info
Details
Your Way Home Call Center
610-278-3522
Press 1- if you are homeless seeking shelter.
Press 2 - If you are seeking resources but not homeless, for a local advocate.
Open 7am–7pm, M–F
Press 2 - If you are seeking resources but not homeless, for a local advocate.
Open 7am–7pm, M–F
Pennsylvania 211
Dial 211
Text you zip code to 898-211
Text you zip code to 898-211
If you need to connect with resources in your community, but don’t know where to look, PA 211 is a great place to start. From help with a utilities bill, to housing assistance, after-school programs for kids, and more, you can dial 211 or text your zip code to 898-211 to talk with a resource specialist for free. Our specialists will listen to your needs, and give you information on programs in your community that might be able to help.
Visit PA 211 search page to explore programs available in your community by categories such as financial assistance, housing, and food.
Visit PA 211 search page to explore programs available in your community by categories such as financial assistance, housing, and food.
Montgomery County Mobile County Crisis Support
1-855-634-HOPE (4673) Adult Peer Support
Call: 1-855-715-8255 or
Text 256-225-7785
Teen Talk Line
Call: 1-866-825-5856
Text 215-703-8411
Call: 1-855-715-8255 or
Text 256-225-7785
Teen Talk Line
Call: 1-866-825-5856
Text 215-703-8411
24-hour telephone counseling support provided by Access Services in Montgomery County for children and adults.
Adult Peer Support Line 1:00pm-9:00pm
Adult Peer Support Line 1:00pm-9:00pm
Crisis Services/Suicide Hotline
Montgomery County
610-279-6100
Chester County
610-918-2100
Berks County
610-236-0530
610-279-6100
Chester County
610-918-2100
Berks County
610-236-0530
24 hours/7 days
Women’s Center of Montgomery County
1-800-773-2424
Domestic Violence Support, 24 hours
Laurel House
1-800-642-3150
Domestic Violence Support, 24 hours
Victim Services Center of Montgomery County
1-888-521-0983
Help for those affected by sexual violence & other crimes
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
988
Help for those affected by sexual violence & other crimes
National Suicide Hotline
800-273-Talk (8255)
Veterans Press 1; Para Español 1-888-628-9454
National Crisis Text Line
741741
National Trans LifeLine
1-877-565-8860
National Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-642-3150
National Call Center for Homeless Veterans
1-877-424-3838
The Trevor Project
1-866-488-7386
Supporting LGBTQ youth and young people in crisis
Type
When/Where
Details
Community Meals
Monday
Lunch 11:45am Christ Episcopal Church, 316 High Street
5 pm dinner at Emanuel Lutheran Church at 150 N. Hanover St
5 pm dinner at Emanuel Lutheran Church at 150 N. Hanover St
Tuesday
Dinner 4:30 pm Trinity Reformed UCC, 60 N Hanover St
Dinner 6 pm Emanuel Lutheran - Chosen 300, 150 N Hanover St (enter on Walnut St.) open even in bad weather
Dinner 6 pm Emanuel Lutheran - Chosen 300, 150 N Hanover St (enter on Walnut St.) open even in bad weather
Wednesday
Lunch 11:45 am Salvation Army, 137 King Street
Dinner 6pm Mission First - Parking Lot, 414 E High St
Dinner 6pm Mission First - Parking Lot, 414 E High St
Food Pantries
St Aloysius Roman Catholic Church
610-326-5877223
Beech St Pottstown Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, 7:30 to 9 am and 4 pm to 6 pm; Thursday, 7:30 am to 5 pm; Saturday, 7:30 am to 9 am, 3:30 pm to 6 pm; Sunday, 7 am to 1:30 pm
Beech St Pottstown Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, 7:30 to 9 am and 4 pm to 6 pm; Thursday, 7:30 am to 5 pm; Saturday, 7:30 am to 9 am, 3:30 pm to 6 pm; Sunday, 7 am to 1:30 pm
Pottstown Cluster of Religious Communities
610-970-599557
N. Franklin Street, Pottstown
Tuesday through Friday. 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Available 24/7. We are offering a remote online ordering option. You can safely and conveniently order online from the comfort of your own home and pick up your food at the Outreach Center Pantry located at 57 North Franklin Street in Pottstown the following day, Monday through Friday between 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Please e-mail foodpantry@pottstowncluster.org for instructions. Home delivery is an option as well, but limited and must call 610-970-5995 between 9 am and 4 pm Monday through Friday or email foodpantry@pottstowncluster.org
N. Franklin Street, Pottstown
Tuesday through Friday. 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Available 24/7. We are offering a remote online ordering option. You can safely and conveniently order online from the comfort of your own home and pick up your food at the Outreach Center Pantry located at 57 North Franklin Street in Pottstown the following day, Monday through Friday between 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Please e-mail foodpantry@pottstowncluster.org for instructions. Home delivery is an option as well, but limited and must call 610-970-5995 between 9 am and 4 pm Monday through Friday or email foodpantry@pottstowncluster.org
Type
When/Where
Details
Shower
Debbie McKim's Laundry Love Shower Time
Please call the Ricketts Center, 658 Beech St. to make an appointment - 484-945-1020. Monday and Wednesday 8 - 10 am.
Laundry
St Aloysius Roman Catholic Church
610-326-5877223
Beech St Pottstown Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, 7:30 to 9 am and 4 pm to 6 pm; Thursday, 7:30 am to 5 pm; Saturday, 7:30 am to 9 am, 3:30 pm to 6 pm; Sunday, 7 am to 1:30 pm
Beech St Pottstown Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, 7:30 to 9 am and 4 pm to 6 pm; Thursday, 7:30 am to 5 pm; Saturday, 7:30 am to 9 am, 3:30 pm to 6 pm; Sunday, 7 am to 1:30 pm
Clothing
In Ian’s Boots
610-970-8820
Giving footwear to the community by appointment only. Call to schedule or online www.iniansboots.org/contact-us 1486 South Hanover Street (back of building)
Or: In Ian’s Boots Facebook page.
Giving footwear to the community by appointment only. Call to schedule or online www.iniansboots.org/contact-us 1486 South Hanover Street (back of building)
Or: In Ian’s Boots Facebook page.
Leanne’s Life Changing Fairies
610-781-6345
Emanuel Lutheran
Clothing closet on Monday and Wednesdays from 1 - 3 pm and Friday 11 am - 1 pm 150 N Hanover St
Organization
Contact Info
Details
Pottstown Birthright
610-327-2626
327 King Street, Pottstown
For women faced with an unplanned pregnancy.
For women faced with an unplanned pregnancy.
Genesis Women's Clinic
610-970-8089
888 E. High Street, Pottstown
Confidential advocacy to women who are facing an unplanned pregnancy.
Confidential advocacy to women who are facing an unplanned pregnancy.
Maternity Care Coalition
610-819-6200
262 King Street, Pottstown
Works to improve the health and well-being of pregnant women and families with children 0-3yrs.
Works to improve the health and well-being of pregnant women and families with children 0-3yrs.
Illumination Outreach
610-451-8301
Royersford Church of the Nazarene
Pottstown Cluster of Religious Communities
610-970-5995
57 N. Franklin Street, Pottstown
Programs & services, supplies food, community meals, dry goods, support, referrals.
Programs & services, supplies food, community meals, dry goods, support, referrals.
Catholic Social Services
610-279-7372
Wednesday, 4 pm to 6 pm; Thursday, 10 am to 5 pm; Friday, 11 am to 1 pm for diapers and wipes
353 East Johnson Highway, Norristown- on the campus of St. Paul’s Church.
Affirming, assisting, and advocating for individuals, families, and communities Helpline 267-331-2490
353 East Johnson Highway, Norristown- on the campus of St. Paul’s Church.
Affirming, assisting, and advocating for individuals, families, and communities Helpline 267-331-2490
Organization
Contact Info
Details
Creative Health Services
610-326-9250
610-327-1503 (outpatient)
610-327-1503 (outpatient)
11 Robinson Street, Pottstown still doing remote appointments - Monday to Thursday, 8:30 am to 7 pm; Friday, 9 am to 5 pm.
Provides quality behavioral healthcare designed to empower and promote wellness for individuals, families, and communities.
Provides quality behavioral healthcare designed to empower and promote wellness for individuals, families, and communities.
Penn Foundation
610-819-6000
Helping you navigate with confidence, conviction, and courage.
8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday.
8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday.
Pottstown Recovery Learning Center
267-507-3525
414 East High St, Pottstown (located at Mission First)
Monday-Friday 9am - 4:30pm
Monday-Friday 9am - 4:30pm
Organization
Contact Info
Details
Montgomery County Senior Services
610-278-3601
Press Prompt for Enrollment Specialist
Access Services Street Medicine
414 E High St
Every Tuesday 10:30 am.
Doctor’s, outreach, and case management workers to meet individuals on site.
Every Tuesday 10:30 am.
Doctor’s, outreach, and case management workers to meet individuals on site.
Community Health & Dental Care
610-326-9460
8 am to 8 pm , Monday through Friday
Medical on Saturday, 8 am to 12 pm
Dental on Saturday, 8 am to 3 pm
Coventry Mall, 351 West Schuylkill Road, Suite G15A
Ensuring access to health care for all people in the services area regardless of ability to pay.
Medical on Saturday, 8 am to 12 pm
Dental on Saturday, 8 am to 3 pm
Coventry Mall, 351 West Schuylkill Road, Suite G15A
Ensuring access to health care for all people in the services area regardless of ability to pay.
Montgomery County Senior Services
8 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday
Montgomery County Health Dept
610-970-5040
Pottstown Public Health Center, 364 King Street
Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm
Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm
Access Services Street Medicine
Located in Front of Mission First every Tuesday 10am-noon
Memory Care Pennsylvania
1-888-521-0983
MemoryCare.com is dedicated to providing the best, most comprehensive resources to those struggling with Alzheimer’s and dementia, as well as their caregivers and loved ones.
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Organization
Contact Info
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Montgomery County Office of Community Connections
610-278-3522
Press option #3 for Pottstown office.
364 King Street, Pottstown
Referral to services, access, & advocacy. M-F 8am-4:30pm
364 King Street, Pottstown
Referral to services, access, & advocacy. M-F 8am-4:30pm
Montgomery County Senior Services
610-278-3601
Press Prompt for Enrollment Specialist
ACLAMO
610-970-2134
Education, health & wellness, and social services 515 Walnut Street, Pottstown
CADCOM
1-877-223-2662
Emergency and other services to help individuals attain self-sufficiency
Catholic Social Services
610-279-7372
353 East Johnson Highway, Norristown- on the campus of St. Paul’s Church. Affirming, assisting, and advocating for individuals, families, and communities
Helpline 267-331-2490
Helpline 267-331-2490
Family Services of Pottstown
610-326-1610
1976 East High Street, Pottstown
We are dedicated to rendering compassionate and effective programs to promote a healthy quality of life
We are dedicated to rendering compassionate and effective programs to promote a healthy quality of life
Legal Aid of Southeastern PA
610-326-8280
933 N Charlotte Street, Suite 2-A, Pottstown (Elevator entrance at the back of the building)
Providing quality legal representation to low-income and vulnerable people
Providing quality legal representation to low-income and vulnerable people
Legal Aid of SEPA Help Line
1-877-429-5994
M-F 9am-1pm
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