Pennsylvania Department of Human Services - Northwestern County Assistance Offices

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services - Northwestern County Assistance Offices - Emergency Shelter Allowance (ESA)

210 North Drive, Suite A, North Warren, PA 16365

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.

Hours

Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 5:00pm

(814) 723-6330

Voice

https://www.dhs.pa.gov/Services/Assistance/Pages/Emergency-Shelter-Allowance.aspx

Application process

Contact the County Assistance Office by phone or walk in.

Fees

No fees apply

Service area

Cameron, PA
Clarion, PA
Clearfield, PA
Crawford, PA
Elk, PA
Erie, PA
Forest, PA
Jefferson, PA
McKean, PA
Potter, PA
Venango, PA
Warren, PA

Description

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

What's Here

Rent Payment Assistance Mortgage Payment Assistance

Providing organization

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services - Northwestern County Assistance Offices

Aims to improve the quality of life for Pennsylvanians by providing services and support to vulnerable individuals and families, promoting independence, and ensuring accountability for taxpayer resources.