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Good Samaritan Services - Emergency and Residential Housing

Emergency Housing - Helps individuals and families get off the streets, out of unsafe environments, and begin their journey towards housing stability. Provides them with a fully secured place to rest, plenty of food, and all the daily necessities of living. Also provides intensive case management to help them fulfill their goals. A typical stay in one of their emergency housing is 30 - 60 days. Residential Housing - Provides transitional services that serve as stepping stones for participants who work through the 60 day program. They own several properties across Lancaster Counties which are used to provide individuals and families housing at a much lower than typical rental rate while providing participants continued case management. This empowers individuals and families to develop a budget, increase savings, and fulfill their personal goals prior to moving into permanent housing.

Physical Address

25 West Locust Street, Ephrata, PA 17522

Hours

Office: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm

Application process

Self-referrals or call 211 or 855-567-5342 for a screening and referral to Coordinated Entry for a shelter bed assignment; Will do a phone assessment with interested applicants. Interviews scheduled depending on eligibility and availability. No evening or weekend referrals.

Fee

Transitional Housing program: $300/month fee once resident is working

Eligibility

Single men, single women and women with up to two children throughout Lancaster County. Must complete an interview process and be a fit for their program. Must be employed or be willing/able to apply for employment in the first week of the program.

Service area

Lancaster, PA

Agency info

Good Samaritan Services

Provides a full continuum of care to individuals and families experiencing homelessness.