To learn more about services in your area, please call 211 or visit https://www.pa211.org
You may also visit www.connectyork.org
Below is a list of organizations offering help to the York community. If you know of any changes or additions, please call Scott Miller, Chief of Staff, at 717-849-2221 or e-mail him at smiller@yorkcity.org.
If you need help finding and connecting with services, please feel to contact one of York City’s Ecosystem Coordinators:
West End: Ericka Bryant, EBryant@yorkcity.org , 717-870-7809
East End: Tonya Larry, TLarry@yorkcity.org , 223-299-1765
ACCESS York, Inc.
- 717-846-5400 or 800-262-8444
- Emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking
- Drug and alcohol support groups
- Legal advocacy and transitional housing
- Support groups and children’s programs
Affordable Housing Advocates
- 3 Rathton Rd., York, PA 17401
- 717-846-5139
- Housing assistance
Albert S. Weyer Health Center
- 435 W. Philadelphia St. York, PA 17401
- 717-848-2299
- Call for appointments, hours & available services.
- Mostly free for York City residents.
Bartz Brigade
- 717-654-3766
- bartzbrigade@gmail.com
- Suicide Prevention/Awareness
The Beacon
- 140 N. Duke St., York, PA 17401
- M,T, Th, F -12:30pm – 3:00pm
- Homeless day center – hydration, restrooms, classes, necessities
- Connections to community resources
Bell Family Shelter
- 160 S. George St. York PA 17401
- 717-845-9536
- Emergency shelter for homeless
- Case Management & referrals
- Family support and children’s programs
Bell’s Next Door Program
- 16 W. King St. York PA 17401
- 717-356-2957
- Mon – Fri 9:00 am – 4:30 pm, Closes for Lunch
- Rental assistance
CAP Program (for Columbia Gas Customers)
- 1-800-537-7431 or 888-460-4332
- Help with utilities
Catholic Harvest
- 628 E. Market St. York PA 17403
- 717-846-8571
- Disabled individuals may receive deliveries of food.
- Must make an appointment.
Center for Independent Living Opportunities
- www.cilopportunities.org
- 127 W. Market St., Suite 100
York, PA 17401 - Independent living
CHIP
- 1-800-986-3437 or CHIPcoversPAkids.com
- Health insurance for children not eligible for medical assistance
Chrystal’s Place Resource Center, a service of the Northeast Neighborhood Association
- 216 Chestnut St. York, PA 17403
- 717-845-5641
- Mon 10:00 am – 1:00 pm and Wed 4:30 – 7:30 pm
- Food pantry, clothing, diapers and household items.
Community Progress Council
- 226 E. College Ave. York, PA 17403
- 717-846-4600
- Case management
- Foster/Grandparent Program
- First time homebuyers’ program
- Head Start, WIC, and Early Head Start
- Workforce Development
- Housing/Financial Counseling
Cornerstone Youth Home
- 484-486 W. Market St., York, PA 17401
- 717-318-5101
- Increasing a student’s capacity for life-long educational success by disrupting the cycle of homelessness and transience in a safe, stable, restorative practice home environment.
Covenant House
- 307 E. King St., York, PA 17403
- 1-717-430-8573
- Supporting young people facing homelessness
Dollar Energy Program
- 1-800-683-7036
- Help with utilities
Family First Health
- Main Office: 717-845-8617
116 S. George St. York, PA 17401 or - Hannah Penn Center: 717-843-5174
415 E. Boundary Ave. York, PA 17403 - Call for appointment.
- Medical, dental, and mental health services.
- Sliding scale fees.
Friends & Neighbors of PA, Inc.
- 717-699-8445
- Street outreach to homeless individuals
- Provide survival essentials & connections to community resources
- The Beacon Resource Center
Harvest of Blessing @ St. John Lutheran
- 140 W King St. York, PA 17401
- 717-808-4209
- Tuesdays and Fridays 11:00 am – 1:30 pm
- Food pantry
Healthcare.gov
- Website to sign up for affordable health plans.
- Call 717-846-5846 option 6 for help enrolling.
Katallasso Family Health Center
- 38 S. Belvidere Ave. York, PA 17404
- Call 717-885-5637 for appointment.
- Free primary care for un- and under- insured
LifePath Christian Ministries
- 367 W. Market St. York, PA 17404 717-845-7662
- Lunch Mon – Fri at 11:30 am
- Dinner Mon – Fri at 4:00 pm
- Substance use drop-in services including referrals to treatment centers for all
- Women’s and children’s shelter
- Holiday distributions (food, gifts)
- Men’s Shelter – 717-470-8890
- Women’s Shelter – 717-845-5947
LIHEAP & LIHEAP Crisis Programs
- 800-991-0929 or 866-857-7095
- Help with utilities
MidPenn Legal Services
- 29 N. Queen St., York, PA 17401
- 717-848-3605
- Help with the law
Our Daily Bread
- 331 S. George St. York, PA 17403 717-848-1674
- Monday through Friday
- Hot breakfast 8:30 – 9:00 am
- Hot lunch 11:00 am – noon
Pennsylvania American Water
- 1-888-282-6815
- Water service assistance
PCAP Program (Met-Ed or First Energy Customers)
- 800-962-4848
- Help with utiltities
Rabbit Transit
- 213 W. King St. York, PA 17401
- 1-800-632-9063
- Low-cost bus rides for seniors and the disabled.
Salvation Army
- 30 E. King St. York, PA 17403
- 717-848-2364
- Christmas food and gifts.
- Clothing (Tues and Thurs only, 9:00 – 11:30 am and 1:00 – 2:30 pm on walk-in basis)
- Coats and shoes for children.
- Help with prescriptions, utilities and rent
- Food pantry by appointment
- After school and nutrition programs
- Must have photo ID and Social Security card.
Servant’s Inc.
- (717) 378-0336
- No-cost home repairs for low-income families, seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities
TenFold
- 116 N. George St., York, PA
- 717-397-5182
- Achieving quality, fair and affordable housing that is inclusive to all people through Proactive coaching, education, lending, advocacy
UPMC
- 717-317-2611
- Primary care, Addiction medicine, Insurance enrollment, Case management
Veteran’s Helping Hands, Inc.
- 412 W. King St. York PA 17401
- 717-846-9275
- Mon – Fri 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Shelter, emergency and ongoing services for vets.
Victim Assistance Center
- 717-848-3535 or 888-422-3204
- For victims of sexual or other violent crimes.
Vision Corps
- 1380 Spahn Ave. York PA 17403
- 717-848-1690
- For individuals with vision loss
The W.E.L.L
- 408 W. Market St. York PA 17401
- Walk-in for clothing on Tuesdays at 11:30 am
- Food, formula, and diapers – make an appointment
Weatherization Program
- 717-771-9870 ext. 1744
WellSpan Health York Hospital
- 1001 S. George St., York, PA 17402
- Trauma center, maternity services, surgical services, behavioral health
- 717-851-2345
WellSpan Health
- 800-840-5905
- Primary care, pediatric care, Ob/Gyn, Orthopedics, Urgent care
WellSpan Philhaven
- 717-851-1500
- Behavoiral health and addiction services
YMCA Men’s Residence
- 310 W. Philadelphia St. York, PA 17404
- 717-854-7291 Ext. 4703
- Furnished single occupancy units for rent.
- Case Manager, Drug & Alcohol Counselor on-site.
- Some rooms eligible for Section 8 funding.
- Six rooms for any man requiring immediate emergency shelter for up to 30 days.
YMCA of York Child Care Program
- 90 N. Newberry St. York, PA 17401
- 717-843-7884 extension 222 or 223
- Assistance with diapers once a month to York City residents who are eligible for SNAP.
York Benevolent Association
- 301 Kings Mill Rd. York, PA 17403 717-854-2494
- 1st and 3rd Tuesdays. 8:30 am – noon.
- Pre-registration required with a photo ID and proof of residency. Addresses must match.
- Handicapped drive-through. Call for times.
- Heating fuel assistance (except electric) to York County residents if not helped last year and who have already applied for LIHEAP
- Toys for Tots sign-up in November.
- Food, make an appointment
York County Assistance (Welfare) Office
- 130 N. Duke St. York, PA 17401
- 717-771-1100 or 1-800-991-0929
- Assistance if homeless or facing eviction
- Employment and training program
- Food Stamps (SNAP)
- Help with funeral expenses
- Medical and utility assistance
- TANF (for pregnant women, dependents & caregivers)
York County Food Bank
- 254 W. Princess St. York PA 17401
- 717-846-6435
- Tue. 5:30 – 7:00 pm and Fri. 1:00 – 2:30 pm
- Food pantry
