Pennsylvania Department of Human Services - Southwestern County Assistance Offices - Emergency Shelter Allowance (ESA)
164 Stayrook Street, Somerset, PA 15501
Eligibility
Pennsylvania residents who meet all income, resource, and non-financial guidelines. Individuals/families must either be currently receiving or apply for other benefits (Medicaid, SNAP, TANF) through the Department of Human Services.
Individuals not currently receiving benefits are required to apply, and may do so via the eligibility website, mobile app, or in-person at the local County Assistance Office.
Hours
Office Hours vary by county. Call or visit the website for details.
(814) 443-3681
Voice
Application process
Contact the County Assistance Office by phone or visit in person.
Fees
Service provided free of charge.
Service area
Allegheny, PA
Armstrong, PA
Beaver, PA
Butler, PA
Cambria, PA
Fayette, PA
Greene, PA
Indiana, PA
Lawrence, PA
Mercer, PA
Somerset, PA
Washington, PA
Westmoreland, PA
Provides an Emergency Shelter Allowance (ESA) to help individuals/families who are experiencing homelessness, or at risk of becoming unhoused, to:
Stop eviction or foreclosure
Find a long-term place to live
Find a short-term place to stay
Providing organization
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services - Southwestern County Assistance Offices
Provides administrative oversight, assistance with applications, and other information for individuals and families receiving or applying for various public assistance programs.