Housing Assistance
If you need housing assistance, you must go through the City of Philadelphia Office of Homeless Services (OHS).
For assistance during the day, please go to the central intake center:
Appletree Family Center (shelter/diversion assessment)
1430 Cherry St. Mon.–Fri., 7 a.m.–5 p.m.
(215) 686-7150
(215) 686-7151
(215) 686-7153
For assistance after normal business hours, please follow the instructions below that most closely match your situation:
If you are a Family, then visit Red Shield Family Residence
715 N. Broad St.
5 p.m.–7 a.m. and holidays and weekends
(215) 787-2887
Roosevelt Darby Center (shelter/diversion assessment)
804 N. Broad St. Mon.–Fri., 7 a.m.–5 p.m.
(215) 685-3700
If you are a Single man* then visit the Mike Hinson Resource Center
1701 W. Lehigh Ave.
3 p.m.–7 a.m. and holidays and weekends
(267) 737-9099
The Veterans Multi-Service Center(shelter/diversion assessment)
213-217 N. 4th St. Tues. and Thurs., 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
(215) 923-2600
If you are a Single woman* then visit Gaudenzia’s House of Passage
111 N. 49th St., at the corner of 48th St. and Haverford Ave., entrance on 48th Street
5 p.m.–7 a.m. and holidays and weekends
(267) 713-7778
*You are welcome to visit the center that most closely fits your gender identity.
The Homelessness Prevention Hotline is also available at 215-686-7177.
Children are not required to be with the head of the household when visiting one of the intake sites when requesting shelter placement assistance.
Domestic Violence Help
If you are experiencing domestic violence, call Women Against Abuse for immediate assistance:
Domestic Violence Hotline (24-hours): 1-866-723-3014
For a complete list of resources, click below.