Pennsylvania Department of Human Services - NEPA Counties - Emergency Shelter Allowance (ESA)
The Department of Public Welfare offers an Emergency Shelter Allowance, ESA, to help a homeless or near homeless family/individual to: stop eviction from your home/apartment or foreclosure of your house; find a long-term place to live; find a short-term place to stay.
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Physical Address
200 Scranton State Office Building, Scranton, PA 18503
Hours
Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 5:00pm
Voice
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(570) 963-4843
Application process
Walk in, call or visit web site.
Fee
Free.
Eligibility
Must meet all income, resource, and non-financial guidelines. The amount of assistance will depend on needs, situation, and emergency.
Service area
Lackawanna, PA
Agency info
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services - NEPA Counties
Compass HHS Helpline answers questions on benefits and eligibility.