Crisis Resources
For emergencies, call 911 or one of the hotline numbers below.
For all other concerns, please contact us to schedule an appointment.
Crisis Hotlines
Child Abuse/Neglect: DHS Reporting Line (215) 683-6100
Crisis Response Centers for Substance Abuse/Mental Health Emergencies:
Northeast: Friends Hospital (215) 831-2600
Northwest, Germantown, & Roxborough: Einstein Hospital at Germantown (215) 951-8300
North: Temple/Episcopal Hospital (215) 707-2577
Center City & South: Hall-Mercer/Pennsylvania Hospital (215) 829-5249
West & Southwest: Mercy Hospital (215) 748-9525
Children Only: Children's Crisis Response Center Project at Einstein Hospital (215) 951-8300
Mental Health: Philadelphia Mobile Emergency Team (215) 685-6440
Rape/Sexual Violence: Women Organized Against Rape (215) 985-3333 or Philadelphia Domestic Violence Hotline (866) 723-3014
Substance Abuse: Lighthouse Network 1-877-562-2565
Suicide: Philadelphia Suicide and Crisis Center (215) 686-4420 or National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255
Violent Crime: West/Southwest Victim Services Program (215) 748-7780
Children’s Food, Formula, Diapers
Food And Wellness Network (FAWN)
(267) 236-1558
For children between 0-15 months old; by appointment only. Call and leave a message to schedule.
Emergency Rental/Mortgage Assistance
Utility Emergency Services Fund: 1617 JFK Blvd. Suite 840, Philadelphia PA 19103
(215) 972-5170
Emergency Shelter Assistance Program: State Office Building, 801 Market St., 5th Fl. Philadelphia PA 19107
(215) 560-1976
Emergency Assistance and Response Unit: 5252 N. 13th St., Philadelphia PA 19141
(215) 685-9087
Emergency Shelter
Women and Children: Apple Tree Family Center, 1430 Cherry St., Philadelphia PA 19102
(215) 686-7150
Single Men: Roosevelt Darby Center, 802 N. Broad St., Philadelphia PA 19130
(215) 685-3700
Men or Women with Children: Red Shield Family Residence, 715 N. Broad St., Philadelphia PA 19123
(215) 787-2887
Youth (under 21 only): Youth Emergency Shelter, 1526 Fairmount Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19130 - (215) 787-0633
or Covenant House, 31 E. Armat St., Philadelphia, PA 19144 - (215) 951-5411
Food Assistance
Philabundance: (800) 319-3663. Press 1 for “Assistance finding food in your area."
Legal Counsel (Free)
Christian Legal Clinics of Philadelphia: Multiple locations. Click here to see a full listing of locations, days, and times. South Philadelphia Legal Clinic meets at PAC on the 1st Saturday of each month from 9 AM - 12 PM. Appointments required. Call (215) 399-0064 ext. 702 to schedule a free consultation.
Low-Cost or Free Clothing
Circle Thrift: 1125 S. Broad St., Philadelphia PA 19147
(215) 468-0645
The Five Percent Clothing Bin – Hawthorne Recreation Center, 1200 Carpenter St., Philadelphia PA 19147
(215) 685-1848 - Tuesday, 2-7 PM and Saturday, 12-5 PM
Lighthouse Ministries – 2945 Wharton St., Philadelphia PA 19146
(215) 463-2434 - Tuesday, 11 AM -1 PM and Wednesday, 9 PM following meeting at 7 PM
Utility Shutoff Assistance
Utility Emergency Services Fund – 1617 JFK Blvd. Suite 840, Philadelphia PA 19103
(215) 972-5170
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