We offer safe shelter and support services for young people experiencing or at risk of homelessness and human trafficking. Our goal is to help each young person move on with their life in positive ways with counseling, education, stable employment, and secure housing.
Help us kickoff Youth Homelessness Awareness Month by taking part in our Rally to End Youth Homelessness in Times Square on November 6th.
Shelter Address:
307 East King Street
York, PA 17403
Hours of operation:
Emergency services available 24/7
Phone:
717-430-8573
Ages Served:
Young people aged 18-24
LGBTQ+ Youth?
We are a safe space for LGBTQ+ youth.
Services:
Drop-in center, emergency shelter, street outreach, education and job training, case management
Walk-In?
Yes
If you are a young person in need of help, please call 717-430-8573, or come to
307 East King Street
York, PA 17403
Our drop-in center is open Monday- Friday from 8am – 8pm.
Covenant House Pennsylvania offers youth shelter and housing in York and Philadelphia. At our York site, we serve at-risk youth throughout the region, offering a safe, welcoming space and vital services.
Sanctuary Program: short-term, emergency shelter for youth 21 and under offering food, clothing, showers, a safe place to sleep, and access to support services and referrals.
Learn more about the youth housing programs in Philadelphia.
Covenant House Pennsylvania is a safe space for all youth. We prioritize the safety and wellbeing of the young people in our care. Our staff is trained to ensure LGBTQ+ youth and all young people, receive services regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression.
Beyond shelter, we offer services and programs that help young people experiencing homelessness move towards brighter and independent futures.
Outreach & Drop-in Services: Young people can access short-term emergency care in York through our street outreach program, drop-in center, and emergency shelter (sanctuary).
Educational & Career Planning: Through direct support and referrals, we provide educational support and job training services.
Referral Services: Staff also provide referrals to local service providers for physical and mental health care, drug and alcohol counseling, and legal services.
Other Services: meals, showers and fresh clothes, trafficking survivor services, and case management.
There are no fees or costs to access services or shelter at Covenant House Pennsylvania. Our goal is to provide a safe and supportive environment for homeless youth to become healthy, responsible, and independent adults.
When you support Covenant House, you give young adults the chance to break free from homelessness. Here are some ways you can help make a difference in the lives of young people in your community.
Make a one-time gift or become a monthly donor
Join a Sleep Out or host your own
Volunteer at our youth shelter
From crisis to care: Find out what it's like when a young person enters our doors.