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Below is a list of useful contact information for public, private, and governmental resources to help you with shelter, medical and health concerns, food and meals, housing, legal issues, employment, household items, transportation, and more.

Erie Health Dept.
606 West 2nd Street
(814) 451-6700
https://eriecountypa.gov/departments/health/   
FB: https://www.facebook.com/EriePAHealth/  

TESTING

For more testing sites: https://eriecountypa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Testing-Site-9.15.2020.pdf  

MLK Center (AHN/Highmark)
Walk up Covid-19 testing: Thursdays 9:30 am to 12 noon and 1 pm to 3:30 pm
The test is 100% FREE.
(No symptoms dr prescription required. Results are typically received within 72-96 hours. Testing ages 2 and up.)
312 Chestnut St, Erie, PA 16507 (814) 459-2761, Ext. 126
https://mlkcentererie.org/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/MLKCenterErie/  

BTW Center & UPMC
Walk up Covid-19 testing: Tuesdays and Thursdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The test is 100% FREE.
(No symptoms or dr prescription required. Testing ages 2 and up.)
1720 Holland St., Erie, PA 16501
(Enter through the rear entrance doors located behind the building)
(814) 453-5744, Ext. 235  

Community Health Net
Requirements: Will need a letter from ECDH identifying you as close contact, and must include the investigation number.
(Will test people under 18 years old with parent/guardian present)
1202 State St., Erie, PA 16501
(814) 454-4530, Ext. 282  

CVS Pharmacy Testing
Appointment required
(Will test people under 18 years old with parent/guardian present. Results found on mychart.minuteclinic.com)
3750 Sterrettania Rd., Erie, PA 16506
1 (866) 389-2727
https://www.cvs.com/minuteclinic/covid-19-testing

Quality of Life Learning Center & LECOM
Wednesdays 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The test is 100% FREE.
(No symptoms or dr prescription required. Testing ages 2 and up.)
2046 E 19th St., Erie, PA 16510
(814) 899-3904  

Rite Aid
Monday to Friday: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Weekends: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
(Must be 18 years old or older)
5430 Peach St., Erie, PA 16509
1 (800) 748-3243
https://www.riteaid.com/pharmacy/services/covid-19-testing  

VACCINES

https://www.pa.gov/guides/get-vaccinated/#Step2FindaVaccineProvider  

TRANSPORTATION

The LIFT/EMTA (Seniors)
Applications: https://ride-the-e.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/EMTA-Senior-Citizen-Application.pdf (mailed in or dropped off to EMTA)
127 E. 14th St., Erie, PA 16503
(814) 455-3330
Email: CGerhart@ride-the-e.com
https://eriecountypa.gov/erie-county-partners-with-the-lift-to-transport-seniors-to-vaccine-clinics/

Uber
Please visit https://www.uber.com/blog/usc-covid-19-vaccine or go to their app.

COVID ASSISTANCE

Pandemic Pets (Erie Animal Network)
For pet owners who are hospitalized with complications from Covid-19, but do not have a caretaker for their pets
1158 W 26th St, Erie, PA 16508
(814) 790-5531
https://www.erieanimalnetwork.com/programs
FB: https://www.facebook.com/erieanimalnetwork

Trips for Kids Erie (Sisters of St. Joseph Neighborhood Network)
Earn a bike program for kids
436 E. 26th St., Erie, PA 16504
(814) 454-7814
https://www.ssjnn.org/bike-progrms/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/SSJNN/

Inner-City Neighborhood Art House
Free after-school and summer programs for children ages 7-14. The program provides a wide variety of arts education classes
201 E 10th St, Erie, PA 16503
(814) 455-5508
https://www.neighborhoodarthouse.org/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/Inner.City.Neighborhood.Art.House/

 

EDUCATION ASSISTANCE:

Imagination Library (United Way Erie)
Free book program for kids under 5
420 W 6th Street, Suite 200, Erie, PA 16507
(814) 456-2937
https://www.unitedwayerie.org/our-impact/student-success/imagination-library/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/UnitedWayErie/

Little Reading Libraries:
Take a book/leave a book

  • Whole Foods: 1341 W 26th Street, Erie, PA 16508

EXPECTED MOTHERS

Catholic Charities
329 W 10th St, Erie, PA 16502
(814) 456-2091
http://www.cccas.org/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/catholiccharitiesusa

Women’s Care Center
4408 Peach Street, Suite 202, Erie, PA 16509
(814) 836-7505
https://www.wccerie.org/free-services/pregnancy-resources
FB: https://www.facebook.com/WCCErie

Women’s Care Center
915 State Street, Suite 100, Erie PA 16501
(814) 455-2247
https://www.wccerie.org/free-services/pregnancy-resources
FB: https://www.facebook.com/WCCErie

Erie County WIC Program
https://www.eriecountywic.org/locations.html
556 W 4th St., Unit 102, Erie PA, 16507      
(814) 459-1948, Ext. 221
http://www.eriecountywic.org/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/pg/ErieWIC/posts/

Booker T Washington Center
1720 Holland St., Erie, PA 16503
(814) 453-5747, Ext. 247
Email: rford@eriecountywic.org
https://wicprogram.us/wic-program-provider/unfhcc_erie_county_wic_program_booker_t_washington_center_erie_pa

JFK Center
2021 Buffalo Road, Erie, PA 16510
(814) 899-1734
https://www.getconnectederie.org/agency/detail/?agency_id=3651
FB: https://www.facebook.com/JFKCenterErie

Bayfront Mini-Mall MLKC
556 W. 4th St., Erie, PA 16507
(814) 459-1948
https://mlkcentererie.org/social-services-2/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/MLKCenterErie/

Multicultural Services (MHEDS)
2928 Peach St., Erie, PA 16508
(814) 456-2260
http://www.mheds.org/who-we-are
FB: https://www.facebook.com/mheds.org/

Department of Labor & Industry (DLI)
3300 Lovell Pl., Erie, PA 16503
(814) 871-4301
https://www.dli.pa.gov/Pages/default.aspx
FB: https://www.facebook.com/PALaborIndustry/

Career Assessment Center, Inc.
435 W 10th St A, Erie, PA 16502
(814) 453-7681
E-mail: info@careerassessment.com
https://careerassessment.azurewebsites.net/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/careerassessment/

Career Planning Association
1007 West 6th Street
(814) 454-3572

Erie County Dept. of Employment/Training
Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR)
3200 Lovell Pl, Erie, PA 16503
(814) 871-4551
https://www.dli.pa.gov/regional-services/Pages/default.aspx
FB: https://www.facebook.com/PAVocRehab/

New Choices
Requirements: Pregnant women/displaced homemakers/single moms
Centre City Tower, 650 Smithfield St., Suite 520, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 742-4362
E-mail: info@pawomenwork.org
www.pawomenwork.org/new-choices.html

New Choices (GECAC)
Requirements: Over 18
18 West 9th St., Erie, Pennsylvania 16501 (Located in GECAC)
(814) 459-4581, Ext. 422
Email: mfink@gecac.org
https://www.gecac.org/work/employment-and-income/new-choices

PA Career Link
1647 Sassafras St., Erie, PA, 16502-1858
(814) 455-9966
https://www.pacareerlink.pa.gov/jponline/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/PALaborIndustry/

Miller Brothers Staffing Solutions
Requirements: Take a resume
2005 W 8th St, Erie, PA 16505 (Enter on Peach St. side)
(814) 454-1300
https://millerbrotherstaffing.com/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/MillerBrotherStaffing/

Erie City Mission – Thrifty Shopper
2064 W 16th St, Erie, PA 16505 (just East of Pittsburgh Ave.)
(814) 464-8884
http://www.eriecitymission.org/our-programs/stores-and-donations
FB: https://www.facebook.com/erie.thriftyshopper/

Kings Kloset
(814) 452-4421
https://www.eriecitymission.org/our-programs/stores-and-donations

Rainbow Connection Thrift Store (Erie United Methodist Alliance)
1516 Buffalo Rd, Erie, PA 16510
(814) 453-4080
(814) 456-8073 (Erie United Methodist Alliance)
https://euma-erie.org/programs/rainbow-connection-thrift-store.html
FB: https://www.facebook.com/rainbowconnectionerie/

St. Martin’s Center
1701 Parade St, Erie, PA 16503
(814) 452-6113
http://www.stmartincenter.org/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/StMartinCenter/

Salvation Army
1022 Liberty St, Erie, PA 16502
(814) 454-6497
http://wpa.salvationarmy.org/WesternPennsylvania/erie
https://www.facebook.com/ErieTempleCorps/

St. Elizabeth of Hungary Center (Catholic Charities)
311 Emerald St., Oil City, PA 16301
(814) 677-0203
https://www.eriercd.org/charities/stelizabethfp.html

https://www.namierie.org/resources/emergencies-and-crisis-intervention/

Crisis Services of Safe Harbor Behavioral Health
2560 West 12th St., Erie, PA 16508
(814) 459-9300
Hotline: 814-456-2014 or 1-800-300-9558
Email: contactus@shbh.org
https://www.upmc.com/locations/hospitals/hamot/services/behavioral-health-services/services/crisis-services/crisis-center
FB: https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=103337783067366

ASSISTANCE 

Voices for Independence
1432 Wilkins Rd, Erie, PA 16505
(814) 874-0064
https://www.vficil.org/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/VFICIL/

Community Resources for Independence
3410 W 12th St, Erie, PA 16505
http://www.crinet.org/

 

HEARING IMPAIRED

Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR): Deaf & Hard of Hearing
3200 Lovell Pl, Erie, PA 16503
Phone/Videophone: (814) 792-2381
TTY: (717) 783-4912
http://hla-pa.org/pashhh/profile/ovr.html
https://www.dli.pa.gov/regional-services/Pages/default.aspx

 

VISUALLY IMPAIRED

Sight Center of NWPA
2545 West 26th Street
(814) 455-0995
http://www.sightcenternwpa.org/

Bureau of Blindness and Visual Services
4200 Lovell Place
(814) 871-4401
http://www.dli.pa.gov/Individuals/Disability-Services/bbvs/Pages/default.aspx

Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR): Blindness & Visual Services
3200 Lovell Pl., Erie, PA 16503
Voice: (814) 871-4401
TTY: (814) 871-4599
https://www.dli.pa.gov/regional-services/Pages/default.aspx

SafeNet
1702 French St, Erie, PA 16501
(814) 455-1774
24-hour crisis hotline: (814) 454-8161
http://www.safeneterie.org/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/SafeNetIncErie/

Crime Victim Center
125 W 18th St, Erie, PA 16501
24-hour hotline: (814) 455-9414 
http://www.cvcerie.org/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/cvcerie/

Safe Journey
PO Box 208 – Union City PA 16438
(814) 438-2675
http://www.mysafejourney.org/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/mysafejourney

Safe Net/Safe Pet (Erie Animal Network and SafeNet)
Provides emergent and confidential foster care for the pets of victims fleeing domestic abuse.
1158 W 26th St, Erie, PA 16508
(814) 790-5531
https://www.erieanimalnetwork.com/programs
FB: https://www.facebook.com/erieanimalnetwork

Abraxas II
Drug Addiction Treatment Center
429 W 6th St, Erie, PA 16507
(814) 459-0618

Catholic Charities
329 W 10th St, Erie, PA 16502
(814) 456-2091
http://www.cccas.org/

Gaudenzia Community House, Inc.
For women with children
16507, 521 W 7th St, Erie, PA 16502
(814) 459-5853
https://www.gaudenzia.org/addiction-treatment-programs/

Gaudenzia Crossroads Hall
D/A counseling
414 W 5th St, Erie, PA 16507
(814) 459-4775
https://www.gaudenzia.org/addiction-treatment-programs/

Family Services
D/A services
5100 Peach Street, Erie, PA, 16509
(814) 866-4500 or (814) 454-4139
http://www.fsnwpa.org/

 

Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Program
1209 Sassafras St, Erie, PA 16501
(814) 456-4237
http://www.Eriearc.salvationarmy.org/eriearc
https://satruck.org/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/salarmyerieARC/

Erie County Drug and Alcohol
240 W 11th St suite b-050, Erie, PA 16501
(814) 451-6877
Email: drugandalcoholinfo@eriecountypa.gov

American Red Cross
Immediate food, shelter, clothing, and counseling to victims of disasters or emergency
4961 Pittsburgh Ave, Erie, PA 16509
Erie: (814) 833-0942 (24-hour emergency service)
Corry: (814) 663-2394
Fairview: (814) 774-5691
http://www.redcross.org/local/pennsylvania/western-pennsylvania/locations/northwestern-pa

Erie City Mission
1017 French St, Erie, PA 16501
(814) 452-4421, Ext: 240
https://www.eriecitymission.org/our-programs/public-meal
FB: https://www.facebook.com/eriecitymission

Salvation Army’s Food Pantry
1022 Liberty St, Erie, PA, PA 16502 (Pull into 11th Street Parking lot)
(814) 454-6497, Ext. 106 or 117
http://wpa.salvationarmy.org/WesternPennsylvania/erie
FB: https://www.facebook.com/ErieTempleCorps/

FAMILY SERVICES

Agape Center for Human Growth
Counsel for clients unable to pay
462 W. 18th St, Erie, PA 16502
(814) 454-6224

Rainbow Program (The Highmark Caring Place)
Divorce Counsel
510 Cranberry St, Erie, PA 16507
(814) 871-6868 or (814) 871-6868
https://www.highmarkcaringplace.com/cp2/program/index.shtml
FB:  https://www.facebook.com/HighmarkCaringPlace/

Safe Harbor Behavioral Health Clinic Services
1330 W. 26th St., Erie, PA 16508
(814) 459-9300
https://www.upmc.com/locations/hospitals/hamot/services/behavioral-health-services?utm_source=vanity-url&utm_medium=vanity-url&utm_content=SafeHarbor&utm_campaign=Hamot-Safe-Harbor

Rainbows (Catholic Charities)
Support group program for children who have suffered a significant loss in their lives, either by separation, divorce or any other painful transition
429 E. Grandview Blvd., Erie, PA 16509 (St. Mark Catholic Center)
(814) 824-1253

NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
A support group is for family members and close friends of those coping with a mental illness.
1611 Peach Street, Suite 105, Erie, PA 16501
(814) 456-1773
www.NAMIerie.org
https://www.namierie.org/resources/support-groups/

DivorceCare (Grace Church)
Support for people suffering from the pain of separation or divorce)
7300 Grubb Road, McKean, PA 16426
(814) 790-4973
www.whoisgrace.com

Beginning Experience – Coping With Life Alone (Catholic Charities)
Support program for widowed, divorced, and separated persons. Persons of all faiths are welcome.
(814) 824-1265

Family Connections (Stairways Behavioral Health)
Family Support Group for family members or friends of individuals with mental health-care challenges 
2185 W 8th St., Erie, PA 16505
(814) 866-1179

 

EMERGENCY FOOD

American Red Cross
Immediate food, shelter, clothing, and counseling to victims of disasters or emergency
4961 Pittsburgh Ave, Erie, PA 16509
Erie: (814) 833-0942 (24-hour emergency service)
Corry: (814) 663-2394
Fairview: (814) 774-5691
http://www.redcross.org/local/pennsylvania/western-pennsylvania/locations/northwestern-pa

Erie City Mission’s Hagen Hall
1017 French St, Erie, PA 16501
(814) 452-4421, Ext: 240
Monday to Sunday: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
(Does not serve meals on Thanksgiving or Christmas day)
Email: sjepson@eriecitymission.org
https://www.eriecitymission.org/our-programs/public-meal

Salvation Army’s Food Pantry
1022 Liberty St, Erie, PA, PA 16502 (Pull into 11th Street Parking lot)
(814) 454-6497, Ext. 106 or 117
http://wpa.salvationarmy.org/WesternPennsylvania/erie
FB: https://www.facebook.com/ErieTempleCorps/

FOOD LIBRARIES

The Little Free Pantry (LFP)
These are little recycled news boxes and cabinets that allow you to discreetly take items and food that you need – or leave items – any time day or night. Please be respectful to the property owners and neighbors!
FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/523286335132143/

Erie locations include:

  • First Presbyterian Church of the Covenant: 250 W 7th St., Erie, PA 16501 (church parking lot)
  • Paul’s Church: 3108 Sterrettania Rd., Erie, PA 16506
  • E 9th St & German St., Erie, PA 16503 (in a parking lot)
  • 816 W 8th St., Erie, PA 16502
  • W 4th St. & Poplar St., Erie, PA 16507
  • 953 Hess Ave., Erie, PA 16503 (E. 10th)
  • 314 E 11th St., Erie, PA 16503
  • Cascade (between W 23rd & 24th)
  • 606 W 2nd St., Erie, PA 16507
  • 4749 McMillan Dr., Erie, PA

Outside of Erie locations include:

Lawrence Park

  • United Methodist Church: 4015 Niagara Pl, Erie, PA 16511

Girard

  • Platea Fire Company Hall: 10012 Maple St, Girard, PA 16417 (on RT 18)

Waterford:

  • 323 Cherry St., Waterford, PA 16441

McKean:

  • Church: N Main St

Edinboro: 

  • Monroe and Maple St. on Lakeside

Albion:

  • Pearl St and N. Main St.

 

BANKS/PANTRIES 

Second Harvest Food Bank
1507 Grimm Dr, Erie, PA 16501
(814) 459-3663, Ext. 117
https://nwpafoodbank.org/need-help/find-a-food-pantry/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/secondharvestfoodbankofnwpa/

Sister Gus’ Kids Café (Emmaus Ministries, Inc.)
310 East 10th Street, Erie PA 16503
(814) 878-2922
https://www.eriebenedictines.org/emmaus
FB: https://www.facebook.com/Emmaus-Soup-Kitchen-993875080644962/

Bishop’s Breakfast Program (St. Martin’s Center)
Open: weekday mornings 7 to 8 am
Bagged or boxed meal
(814) 452-6113
1024 Peach St., Erie, PA 16501
(St. Paul’s Church of Christ: look for the St. Martin Center truck on the Peach St. in the side of the parking lot)
https://www.stmartincenter.org/our-programs/bishops-breakfast-program.html
FB: https://www.facebook.com/StMartinCenter/

Joel II Restoration Outreach
Open: Wednesdays from 9 AM to 1 PM
2201 Reed St., Erie, PA 16503
(814) 455-4464
https://www.foodbanks.net/organization/1400/joel-two-restoration-outreach/#two

MLK Center
Open: Tuesday and Thursdays  8:00 am to 4:00 pm
(814) 459-2761
312 Chestnut St., Erie, PA, PA 16507
https://mlkcentererie.org/social-services-2/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/MLKCenterErie/

Salvation Army
Open: Last Monday and Wednesday of each month from 9 am to 12 pm
1022 Liberty St, Erie, PA 16502 (Pull into 11th Street Parking lot)
Erie: (814) 454-6497, Ext. 106
Corry: (814) 664-7100
Union City: (814) 438-3520
http://wpa.salvationarmy.org/WesternPennsylvania/erie
FB: https://www.facebook.com/ErieTempleCorps/

North East Community Food Bank
30 Bothel St., North East, PA, PA 16428
(814) 725-9777
Email: mrtaxman@verizon.net
FB: https://www.facebook.com/NorthEastFoodPantry/

St. Elizabeth of Hungary Center (Catholic Charities)
Open: 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month from 10 am to noon
Requirements: Bring photo ID, proof of address, and income
311 Emerald St., Oil City, PA 16301
(814) 677-0203
Email: saintelizabethcenter@verizon.net
https://www.eriercd.org/charities/stelizabethfp.html

 

KITCHENS/MEALS

Emmaus Ministries Soup Kitchen (Emmaus Ministries, Inc.)
Open:
Monday through Friday 4:00 to 5:30 pm
(Sept.-May) Saturdays 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
218 East 11th Street, Erie PA 16503
(814) 459-8754
https://www.eriebenedictines.org/emmaus
FB: https://www.facebook.com/EmmausSoupKitchenErie

Downtown YMCA
Open: Wednesdays at 3:30 pm until supply is gone
Bagged or boxed meal
31 W 10th St, Erie, PA 16501
(814) 452-3261
https://www.ymcaerie.org/programs/1031/meals-for-kids-emergency-meals-for-adults/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/YMCAofGreaterErie

Eastside YMCA
Open: Wednesdays at 3:30 pm until supply is gone
Bagged or boxed meal
2101 Nagle Rd, Erie, PA 16510
(814) 899-9622
https://www.ymcaerie.org/programs/1031/meals-for-kids-emergency-meals-for-adults/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/YMCAofGreaterErie

Erie City Mission’s Hagen Hall
Open: Monday through Sunday 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Does not serve meals on Thanksgiving or Christmas day
1017 French Street, Erie, PA, 16501
(814) 452-4421, Ext. 240
Email: sjepson@eriecitymission.org
https://www.eriecitymission.org/our-programs/public-meal
FB: https://www.facebook.com/eriecitymission

Community of Caring
Open:
Last Name A-L: Every Wednesday, 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
Last Name M-Z: Every Friday, 11:00am to 1:00pm
Tuesdays: diabetics
Requirements: Driver’s license AND proof of residency.
245 E 8th St., Erie, PA, PA 16503
(814) 453-5556
Email: cocerie@gmail.com
https://www.pa211.org/agency/6329/7748/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/communityofcaring

Booker T. Washington
Free meals for kids
Intake Procedure: Call or visit the website for more information.
1720 Holland St., Erie, PA, PA 16503
(814) 453-5744
Email: shilliard@btwcenter.org
https://www.pa211.org/agency/2912/3350/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/btwcerie/

 

DELIVERED MEALS

Meals on Wheels (GECAC)
Please note that there are both free and paid meal programs available.
4408 Peach St #102, Erie, PA 16509
(814) 452-6930
Email: wecare@mealsonwheelserie.org
https://mealsonwheelserie.org/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/MealsOnWheelsErie

Love Inc. (West County)
227 Hathaway St., E, Girard, PA 16417
(814) 774-5688
Email: director@loveincofwesteriecounty.org
https://www.loveincofwesteriecounty.org/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/Love-INC-Of-West-Erie-County-441452126302392/

APPLIANCES

Pinales Appliances
528 W 18th St, Erie, PA 16502
(814) 453-2823
http://www.pinalesapplianceservice.com/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/pinalesappliances

St. Elizabeth of Hungary Center (Catholic Charities)
311 Emerald St., Oil City, PA 16301
(814) 677-0203
https://www.eriercd.org/charities/stelizabethfp.html

 

FURNITURE

St. Martin’s Center
1701 Parade St., Erie, Pennsylvania 16503
(814) 452-6113
https://www.stmartincenter.org/our-programs/self-sufficiency-department/emergency-basic-needs.html
FB: https://www.facebook.com/StMartinCenter/

Erie City Mission’s Thrifty Shopper
2064 W 16th St, Erie, PA 16505 (just East of Pittsburgh Ave.)
(814) 464-8884
http://www.eriecitymission.org/our-programs/stores-and-donations
FB: https://www.facebook.com/erie.thriftyshopper/

Rainbow Connection Thrift Store (Erie United Methodist Alliance)
1516 Buffalo Rd, Erie, PA 16510
(814) 453-4080
https://euma-erie.org/programs/rainbow-connection-thrift-store.html 
FB: https://www.facebook.com/rainbowconnectionerie/  

Salvation Army
1022 Liberty St, Erie, PA 16502
(814) 454-6497
http://wpa.salvationarmy.org/WesternPennsylvania/erie
FB: https://www.facebook.com/ErieTempleCorps/  

 

HOME REPAIRS

Tool Lending Library
A free tool library where you borrow, use, and return tools when you’re done.
329 East 28th St., Erie, PA, 16504
(814) 490-6872
https://erie.myturn.com/library/inventory/browse

ReStore Products
This store has donated items for sale that can be used for remodeling projects.
4922 Pittsburgh Ave., Erie, PA 16509
(Enter the south driveway for access to the store.)
(814) 454-7025
http://www.habitaterie.org/restore/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/habitaterie/

St. Martin’s Center
1701 Parade St., Erie, Pennsylvania 16503
(814) 452-6113
https://www.stmartincenter.org/our-programs/self-sufficiency-department/emergency-basic-needs.html
FB: https://www.facebook.com/StMartinCenter/  

Love Inc. (West County)
227 Hathaway St., E, Girard, PA 16417
(814) 774-5688
Email: director@loveincofwesteriecounty.org
https://www.loveincofwesteriecounty.org/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/Love-INC-Of-West-Erie-County-441452126302392/

Erie City Mission’s Thrifty Shopper
2064 W 16th St, Erie, PA 16505 (just East of Pittsburgh Ave.)
(814) 464-8884
http://www.eriecitymission.org/our-programs/stores-and-donations
FB: https://www.facebook.com/erie.thriftyshopper/

Greater Erie Community Action Committee (GECAC)
18 W 9th St., Erie, PA, PA 16501
(814) 459-4581
http://www.gecac.org/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/GECACErie/

HOMELESS SUPPORT SERVICES

Erie County Care Management
Homeless Case Management and Shelter Plus Care
1601 Sassafras St, Erie, PA 16502
(814) 528-0600
Email: eriecare@eccaremgt.org
http://www.eriecountycaremanagement.org/

Project Hope Outreach Services (Erie United Methodist Alliance)
Healthcare, housing, social justice system advocacy, navigation, and referrals
249 E 8th St., Erie, PA 16503
(814) 456-5670
https://euma-erie.org/programs/healthcare-for-the-homeless-partnership.html
FB: https://www.facebook.com/euma.erie/

 

HOUSING: EMERGENCY SHELTER

Community of Caring
Priority is given to single individuals with serious mental illness
245 E 8th St, Erie, PA 16503
(814) 456-6661
https://www.shelterlistings.org/details/36406
FB: https://www.facebook.com/communityofcaring/

Erie City Mission
1017 French St, Erie, PA 16501
(814) 452-4421
https://www.eriecitymission.org/our-programs
FB: https://www.facebook.com/eriecitymission

The Refuge (Erie United Methodist Alliance)
For families
1027 E 26th St, Erie, PA 16504
(814) 454-6088
https://euma-erie.org/programs/the-refuge.html

Safe Journey
For women ad children
PO Box 208, Union City, PA 16438
(814) 438-2675
Email: info@mysafejourney.org
http://www.mysafejourney.org/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/mysafejourney

Saint Patrick’s Haven (Saint Patrick Parish)
For men and at night only
239 East 12th St., Erie, PA 16503
(814) 836-4153
http://www.stpatrickshaven.org/

The Salvation Army
1022 Liberty St, Erie, PA 16502
(814) 454-6497
https://easternusa.salvationarmy.org/western-pennsylvania/erie/

The Upper Room (St. Paul’s United Church of Christ)
1024 Peach St, Erie, PA 16501 (South Entrance)
(814) 459-6315
https://www.upperroomerie.org/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/TheUpperRoomErie/

Hospitality House for Women (SafeNet Erie)
1702 French St, Erie, PA 16501
(814) 455-1774
http://www.safeneterie.org/how-we-help/safe-housing/emergency-shelter/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/SafeNetIncErie

 

HOUSING: TRANSITIONAL

Erie Dawn
For single women and children
2816 Elmwood Ave, Erie, PA 16508
(814) 453-5921
Email: maureen@eriedawn.org
https://www.eriedawn.info/our-services-1
FB: https://www.facebook.com/ErieDAWNInc/

Hope House (Erie United Methodist Alliance)
For homeless families
1033 E. 26th St., Erie, PA 16504
(814) 456-8073
https://www.homelessshelterdirectory.org/cgi-bin/id/shelter.cgi?shelter=9539

Liberty House (Erie United Methodist Alliance)
For homeless veterans
550 West 7th Street
(814) 874-3687
https://euma-erie.org/programs/liberty-house.html

Mercy Center for Women
Long-term transitional housing
1039 E 27th St, Erie, PA 16504
(814) 455-4577
https://www.mcwerie.org/programs/admittance-criteria
FB: https://www.facebook.com/MercyCenter4Women/

SafeNet: Transitional Living Center (TLC)
For homeless young mothers 16-21 y/o or in the 3rd trimester of pregnancy
1702 French St, Erie, PA 16501
(814) 455-1774, Ext. 274
Hotline: (814) 454-8161
http://www.safeneterie.org/how-we-help/safe-housing/transitional-living-center/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/SafeNetIncErie

SafeNet: Bridge House
For homeless single women and women with children
1702 French St, Erie, PA 16501
(814) 455-1774, Ext. 276
Hotline: (814) 454-8161
http://www.safeneterie.org/how-we-help/safe-housing/transitional-living-center/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/SafeNetIncErie

 

HOUSING: PERMANENT

Housing and Neighborhood Development Service (H.A.N.D.S)
7 E 7th St., Erie, PA 16501
(814) 453-3333
http://www.hands-erie.org/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/HANDS.Erie/?rf=178275138973604

Public Housing/Housing Authority of the City of Erie (HACE)
606 Holland St., Erie, PA, 16501
(814) 452-2425
https://www.hace.org/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/Housing-Authority-of-the-City-of-Erie-1321976207885863/

Corry Housing Authority
120 S. Center St., Corry, PA 16407
(814) 665-5161
Email: ECHA@eriecountyha.org
https://www.eriecountyhousing.org/

 

HOUSING ASSISTANCE

Greater Erie Community Action Committee (GECAC)
18 W 9th St., Erie, PA,  16501
(814) 459-4581
http://www.gecac.org/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/GECACErie/

 

HOUSING SEARCH

PA Housing Search
1 (877) 428-8844
www.pahousingsearch.com

Please check with your church or organizations for programs as well.

Erie County Emergency Rental Assistance Program
1601 Sassafras St, PA 16502
(814) 923-5512
Email: rent@eccm.org
https://eriecountypa.gov/erie-county-to-launch-emergency-rental-assistance-program-on-march-29/

Rental Assistance (GECAC and St. Martin Center)
Helps if you’re behind on rent, received an eviction notice, or homeless
(814) 743-5837
https://www.gecac.org/work/housing/housing-and-rental-assistance

Rental Assistance (Erie Veterans Affairs Medical Center)
Information on rent assistance programs, loans, grants
Requirements: Must be a Veteran
135 East 38th St, Erie, PA 16504
(814) 860-2038
https://www.dmva.pa.gov/veteransaffairs/Pages/Programs%20and%20Services/Veterans-Temporary-Assistance.aspx

Erie MLK Social Services/Case Management
May have information on local housing, rent, and homeless prevention programs
312 Chestnut St, Erie, PA 16507
(814) 459-2761

Saint Paul’s Catholic Church
Referrals and maybe a couple of dollars for rent, energy, or other emergency housing expenses.
453 West 16th St, Erie 16502, Erie, PA, or 1617 Walnut St., Erie PA 16502
(814) 459-3173

Contact your state legislator
https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/home/findyourlegislator/

Northwestern Legal Services of Erie County
Pro-bono/free legal advice
1001 State St, Suite 1200, Erie, PA 16501
(814) 452-6949

UPMC’s Children’s Health Insurance Program/CHIP (KidzPartners)
Coverage for kids and teens
1 (800) 650-8762
TTY: 711
https://www.chipcoverspakids.com/Eligibility/Pages/default.aspx
https://www.upmchealthplan.com/coverage-for-kids/ 

Aetna
1 (888) 204-8870
https://insurancehealthcenter.com/health/?id=190944&k=aetna%20insurance

Capital Blue Cross
1 (888) 927-4370
https://bluecross.medicare-costs.com/?id=721456&k=blue%20cross

First Priority Health
1 (855) 529-0387
https://www.hstinsuranceplans.com/blue-cross-health-plans-online.aspx?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_content=BCBS86&utm_campaign=HST-AllStates-PeakHours&utm_term=healt%20insurance&matchtype=b&network=g&device=c&adposition=&devicemodel=&ad=448877550468&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI1_vIlI2p7wIVYcqzCh0-sg9xEAAYASAAEgKN_fD_BwE

Geisinger Health Plan
1 (855) 528-0417
https://www.healthplanrate.com/quotes/health-insurance?subid=2AA07&placement=kwd-478602138&network=g&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIjfKmsY2p7wIViojICh2iMwP1EAAYASAAEgIcGfD_BwE

United Health Care of Pennsylvania Inc.
1 (800) 414-9025
https://www.uhc.com/individual-and-family/health-insurance-pennsylvania

Northwest Legal Services
1001 State St. #700, Erie, PA 16501
(814) 452-6949
http://www.nwls.org/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/NWLegalServices/

ECBA Lawyer Referral and Information Service (LRIS)
302 W 9th St # A, Erie, PA 16502
(814) 459-4411
https://www.eriebar.com/public-lawyer-referral-information-service

Public Defenders Office
210 E 2nd St., Erie, PA 16507
(814) 451-6322
Email: publicdefender@eriecountypa.gov
https://eriecountypa.gov/departments/public-defender/

Erie County Bar Association
Tenant Rights
429 West 6th Street Erie, PA, Erie 16507
(814) 459-3111
https://www.eriebar.com/public/e-law/residential-tenant-rights
FB: https://www.facebook.com/EriePAbar

Code Enforcement/Property Maintenance Office
1149, 626 State St., #400, Erie, PA 16501
(814) 870-1478
https://cityof.erie.pa.us/government/departments/code-enforcement/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/CityofEriePA/

HOSPITALS

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Erie
143 E 2nd St, Erie, PA 16507
(814) 878-1200
https://www.encompasshealth.com/erierehab?utm_source=Google%20My%20Business&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=GMB%20Traffic

Hamot Medical Center
201 State St, Erie, Pennsylvania 16550
(814) 877-6000
https://www.upmc.com/locations/hospitals/hamot

Saint Vincent Health Center
232 W 25th St, Erie, PA 16544
(814) 452-5000
https://www.ahn.org/locations/saint-vincent-hospital

Select Specialty Hospital
252 W 11th St, Erie, Pennsylvania 16501 
(814) 874-5300
https://erie.selectspecialtyhospitals.com/

Millcreek Community Hospital
5515 Peach St, Erie, PA 16509
(814) 864-4031
https://lecomhealth.com/community-hospital/

Shriner’s Hospital for Children
1645 W 8th St, Erie, PA 16505
(814) 875-8700
https://www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org/erie

Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center
135 East 38th Street, Boulevard, Erie, PA 16504
(814) 868-8661
https://www.erie.va.gov/

 

MEDICAL CLINICS

Wayne Primary Care – The Primary Health Network
Sliding pay scale for health services
650 East Ave., Erie, PA 16503
(814) 455-5505
Email: medical@community-healthnet.com
https://primary-health.net/SlidingScale.aspx

Community Health Net
Free medical and dental services for homeless individuals
1202 State St., Erie, PA 16501
(814) 455-7222, Ext. 268
https://www.community-healthnet.com/programs/healthcare-for-the-homeless/

St. Paul’s Free Clinic
Free medical and dental services
1608 Walnut St., Erie, PA 16502
(814) 454-8755
http://www.stpaulsfreeclinic.org/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/St-Pauls-Free-Clinic-2054378191469823/

Adagio Health Erie – Medical Office
Women and family clinic
3530 Peach St., Suite 120, Erie, PA 16508
(814) 453-4718
https://www.adagiohealth.org/

Erie Health Dept.
STD testing and immunization clinics
606 West 2nd Street
(814) 451-6700
https://eriecountypa.gov/departments/health/what-we-do/clinics/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/EriePAHealth/

St. Vincent OB Clinic
OB/GYN
2314 Sassafras St., Suite 305, Erie, PA 16502
(814) 452-4505
https://www.ahn.org/services/womens-health/gynecologic-care.html

Paratransit Service (The LIFT)
Medical assistance transportation program
(814) 456-2299
https://ride-the-e.com/paratransit-service/
For other locations outside of Erie, please visit the link: http://matp.pa.gov/Default.aspx

 

DENTAL

Fortis Institute – Dental Hygiene Clinic
Free cleanings, sealants, x-rays, fluoride, periodontal debridgement, and screening exams)
5757 West 26th Street, Erie, PA, PA 16506 (Bldg. E)
(814) 838-4317
https://www.fortis.edu/campuses/pennsylvania/erie/5757-west-26th-street-erie-pa/dental-hygiene.aspx
FB: https://www.facebook.com/FortisErieDentalHygieneClinic/

 

Community Health Net
Free medical and dental services for homeless individuals
1202 State St., Erie, PA 16501
(814) 455-7222, Ext. 268
https://www.community-healthnet.com/programs/healthcare-for-the-homeless/

St. Paul’s Free Clinic
Free medical and dental services
1608 Walnut St., Erie, PA 16502
(814) 454-8755
http://www.stpaulsfreeclinic.org/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/St-Pauls-Free-Clinic-2054378191469823/

All About Smiles
Dentures
Medicaid will pay for extractions, but not the dentures
A payment plan will be established
6660 Peach St C12, Erie, PA 16509
(814) 866-8650
http://www.allaboutsmilesinc.com/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/AllAboutSmilesInc

 

PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE

Family Wize (United Way)
(866) 810-3784
https://www.unitedwayerie.org/our-impact/family-stability/familywize-prescription-discount-program/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/FamilyWize

Partnership for Prescription
1 (888) 477-2669
https://medicineassistancetool.org/

RX Assistant (Johnson & Johnson)
www.access2wellness.com

 

MEDICAL SUPPLY ASSISTANCE

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
1611 Peach St., Suite 218, Erie, PA 16501
Crisis Line: (814) 456-2014
Warm Line (non-crisis issue): 1 (877) 550-4007
(814) 456-1773
https://www.namierie.org/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/login.php?next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fhome.php#!/pages/NAMI-of-Erie-County/259605597647?ref=ts

Safe Harbor Behavioral Health Clinic Services
1330 W. 26th St., Erie, PA 16508
(814) 459-9300
Text “TalkWithUs” to 66746
TTY: 1-800-846-8517
https://www.upmc.com/locations/hospitals/hamot/services/behavioral-health-services?utm_source=vanity-url&utm_medium=vanity-url&utm_content=SafeHarbor&utm_campaign=Hamot-Safe-Harbor

Mental Health Association of NWPA
1101 Peach St, Erie, PA 16501
(814) 452-4462
https://www.mhanp.org/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthAssociation

 

 

HOSPICE

Asera Care Hospice
12664 Route 19 South, Unit 1(A), Waterford, PA 16441
(814) 836-5255
https://www.aseracare.com/

Great Lakes Hospice (UPMC)
1700 Peach St., Suite 244, Erie, PA 16501
(814) 877-6120
https://www.upmc.com/locations/hospitals/hamot/services/hospice

Heartland Hospice
719 Indiana Dr., Erie, PA 16505-4409
(866) 731-5697
https://www.heartlandhospice.com/find-an-agency/heartland-hospice-services-of-erie/

Hospice of Metropolitan Erie
202 East 10th Street, Erie, PA 16503
(814) 456-6689
Email: hospice@velocity.net
https://www.hospiceerie.org/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/hospiceofmetropolitanerie/

 

GREIF COUNSELING

Family Services of NWPA
5100 Peach Street
(814) 866-4500
http://www.fsnwpa.org/

Crime Victim Center of Erie County
Support groups for families, friends, and other loved ones who have lost someone due to a violent crime.
125 West 18th St., Erie, PA 16501
(814) 455-9515
http://www.cvcerie.org/

Caring Place
For children and their families after the loss of a loved one
Bayview Office Park, Building II, 510 Cranberry Street, Erie, PA 16507
(814) 871-6868
https://www.highmarkcaringplace.com/cp2/index.shtml
FB: https://www.facebook.com/HighmarkCaringPlace/

Emma’s Footprints
For pregnancy or infant loss
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month
412 West 8th Street Erie, PA 16502
(814) 464-5989
https://emmasfootprints.com/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/EmmasFootprints/

Empty Arms Support Group
Support group for parents who have experienced a miscarriage, stillbirth, neonatal death, or SIDS death
(814) 774-7064
Liberty Family Practice, 3414 Cherry Street, Erie, PA 16508
Email: angela@mapsofmastery.com
https://emptyarmseriepa.wordpress.com
FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/397885284950/

Grief Counseling (Catholic Charities Counseling and Adoption Services)
Individual bereavement counseling by appointment.
329 West 10th Street, Erie, PA 16502
(814) 456-2091
https://www.cccas.org/

Great Lakes Hospice (UPMC)
Support group and bereavement support group.
1700 Peach St., Suite 244, Erie, PA 16501
(814) 877-6120
https://www.upmc.com/locations/hospitals/hamot/services/hospice

Heartland Hospice
719 Indiana Dr., Erie, PA 16505-4409
(866) 731-5697
https://www.heartlandhospice.com/find-an-agency/heartland-hospice-services-of-erie/?contentIdString=14458

Hospice of Metropolitan Erie
Support group and a grief lending library for anyone who has experienced the loss of a loved one.
202 East 10th Street, Erie, PA 16503
(814) 456-6689
Email: hospice@velocity.net
https://www.hospiceerie.org/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/hospiceofmetropolitanerie/

 

Pandemic Pets (Erie Animal Network)
Pet owners who are hospitalized with complications from Covid-19, but do not have a caretaker for their pets
1158 W 26th St, Erie, PA 16508
(814) 790-5531
https://www.erieanimalnetwork.com/programs
FB: https://www.facebook.com/erieanimalnetwork

Safe Net/Safe Pet (Erie Animal Network and SafeNet)
Provides emergent and confidential foster care for the pets of victims fleeing domestic abuse
1158 W 26th St, Erie, PA 16508
(814) 790-5531
https://www.erieanimalnetwork.com/programs
FB: https://www.facebook.com/erieanimalnetwork

Pet Food Bank (Erie Animal Network)
Open: every other Saturday of each month at 9 am
1158 W 26th St, Erie, PA 16508
(814) 790-5531
https://www.erieanimalnetwork.com/programs
FB: https://www.facebook.com/erieanimalnetwork

SafeLink Wireless
PO Box 160490, Hialeah, FL 33016-9997
1 (800) 723-3546
https://safelinkwireless.com/

PennDot
Free if homeless
Summit Towne Center, 7200 Peach St., Suite 480, Erie, PA 16509
(717) 412-5300
https://www.dot.state.pa.us/public/DVSPubsForms/BDL/BDL%20Fact%20Sheets/FS-HomelessID.pdf

Erie County Assistance Office (Department of Public Welfare)
1316 Holland St, Erie, PA 16512
(814) 461-2000
http://www.dhs.pa.gov/

Sisters of St. Joseph Neighborhood Network
436 E 26th St, Erie, PA 16504
(814) 454-7814
http://www.ssjnn.org/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/SSJNN/

Social Security Administration
717 State St #500, Erie, PA 16501
(877) 405-2887
www.ssa.gov

MEDICAL

The LIFT
127 E 14th St., Erie, PA 16503
Administration: (814) 455-3330
Scheduling: (814) 452-3515
https://ride-the-e.com/paratransit-service/

 

MISCELLANEOUS

 

BIKES

Trips for Kids Erie (Sisters of St. Joseph Neighborhood Network)
Earn a bike program for kids and some adults
436 E. 26th St., Erie, PA 16504
(814) 454-7814
https://www.ssjnn.org/bike-progrms/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/SSJNN/

List of resources for utilities: www.needhelppayingbills.com

Dollar Energy Fund (GECAC)
Electric utility assistance grants
18 West 9th St., Erie, Pennsylvania 16501
1 (800) 683-7036 or (814) 459-4581, Ext. 410
https://www.gecac.org/work/housing/utility-assistance
https://www.dollarenergy.org/need-help/pennsylvania/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/DollarEnergyFund

Neighbor to Neighbor (GECAC)
Heating/gas utility assistance grants
18 West 9th St., Erie, Pennsylvania 16501
(814) 459-4581, Ext. 410
https://www.gecac.org/work/housing/utility-assistance

LIHEAP/Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (Erie County Assistance Office)
(814) 461-2002
https://www.dhs.pa.gov/Services/Assistance/Pages/LIHEAP.aspx

National Fuel LIRA (Low Income Rate Assistance)
Requirements: Must pay your gas bill on time and in full every month.  Savings could be 50-80%.  If payments are missed, customers are removed from the program.
1316 Holland St., Erie, PA 16512
(814) 461-2002
http://www.nationalfuelgas.com/forhome/PA/PaymentAssistance.aspx

 

Penelec Credit and Collections Call Center
1 (800) 962-4848
https://www.firstenergycorp.com/help/contact-center.html

PCAP 
First Energy and Water Discount Program
1 (888) 282-6816
Email: firstenergy@DEFDocs.org
https://www.firstenergycorp.com/content/customer/help/billingpayments/assistance_serviceprogram/penelec.html

WARM Program
Assistance in lowering electric bill
1 (800) 207-9276
https://www.firstenergycorp.com/content/customer/save_energy/save_energy_pennsylvania/pennpower/for_your_home/warm-info.html

Saint Paul’s Catholic Church
Referrals and maybe a couple of dollars for rent, energy, or other emergency housing expenses.
453 West 16th St, Erie 16502, Erie, PA, or 1617 Walnut St., Erie PA 16502
(814) 459-3173

UTILITY COMPLAINTS

Public Utility Commission
1 (800) 692-7380
http://www.puc.pa.gov/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/Pennsylvania-Public-Utility-Commission-344864545633448/

 

Division of Vital records
1910 West 26th Street, Erie, PA
(814) 871-4261
http://www.health.pa.gov/MyRecords/Certificates/Pages/Erie.aspx – .WNqiQFXyuUk