Bucks County Emergency Homeless Shelter

[Pages:2]Location The Bucks County Emergency Homeless Shelter is located in lower Bucks County at 7 Library Way in Levittown, PA. Contact Us If you have questions or would like more information about the shelter, visit homeless-services or contact Kari Howatt, MS, Bucks County Emergency Homeless Shelter Coordinator at khowatt@ or 215.949.1727, ext. 110.

The Bucks County Emergency Homeless Shelter is an equal opportunity housing provider. Business is conducted in accordance with the Federal Fair Housing Law. Services and employment are provided without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, handicap or sexual orientation.

Serving people in their homes, in their communities and in our offices

Our Mission

To protect, maintain, strengthen and enhance individuals, families and children and their social and

psychological functioning

What We Do

We increase opportunities for adults, reduce substance abuse, improve lives of those with mental illness, protect

older adults, prepare children and adolescents for the future, improve the quality of life for those living with

HIV/AIDS and much more.

CONTACT US For more information about Family Service, call

215.757.6916

TTY/TDD 215.750.0727 Bucks County Housing Link Call Center: 1.800.810.4434

CONTACT Helpline: 215.355.6000

Office Locations

Langhorne: 215.757.6916 4 Cornerstone Drive ? Langhorne, PA 19047

Doylestown: 215.345.0550 708 N. Shady Retreat Rd. ? Doylestown, PA 18901

Quakertown: 215.538.1616 312 W. Broad Street ? Quakertown, PA 18951

CONTAuCsaT

We are a member of CONTACT USA and United Way of Bucks County. We are accredited by the Council on Accreditation for Children and

Family Services, Inc. Our agency is licensed by The State of Pennsylvania to provide both outpatient mental health and drug and alcohol services. Services and employment are provided in a nondiscriminatory manner

without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, disability, age or limited English proficiency.

Bucks County Emergency Homeless Shelter

A temporary residence for individuals & families who have lost safe, stable housing

Strengthening individuals, families, and communities since 1953

The Bucks County Emergency Homeless Shelter is a temporary residence for individuals and families who have lost safe and stable housing. It is the only shelter of its kind in Bucks County.

The shelter operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. It serves as a temporary home to approximately 75 to 80 people at any given time. Typically, about half of the residents are children. Contributions from generous donors and the incredible effort put forth by hundreds of hard-working volunteers each year are the driving force behind the shelter.

On-Site Services ? Case management ? Job search and preparation resources ? Budgeting and financial planning ? Health evaluations and referrals to medical

services, dental services and other resources ? Outpatient counseling ? Tutoring for school-age children

Accessing the Shelter The Bucks County Housing Link is a telephone resource for those experiencing a housing crisis. In addition to providing Code Blue information and referrals to housing resources, the Housing Link also serves as the access point for the Bucks County Emergency Homeless Shelter waiting list (when appropriate).

If you are homeless or experiencing a housing crisis, call the Housing Link today at 1.800.810.4434.

In-Kind Donations We are always accepting in-kind donations of nonperishable food, first aid/personal care items and cleaning supplies. View our current "Wish List" at wish-list-shelter.

Volunteer Volunteers at the shelter assist with: ? Administrative duties ? Food preparation ? Donation sorting in the pantry ? Special events and projects View all of our volunteer opportunities at volunteer.

Contact us today to volunteer:

volunteer@

You can also call our Director of Volunteer Services at 215.757.6916, ext. 202.

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