Reentry and transitional housing in Pennsylvania

PA DOC Bureau of Community Corrections locations

Basic needs after release

Government programs for the first weeks out. Sources are official Pennsylvania, federal or county agencies. Call first: hours and rules change.

Food: SNAP and food pantries

SNAP (food stamps)

Apply online, by phone or at a local benefits office in Pennsylvania. You can usually start the application before or right after release. Bring an ID if you have one; an interview is required.

800-692-7462 · Website (opens in new tab)

Source: USDA SNAP state directory (opens in new tab)

Free USDA food at pantries (TEFAP)

Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture runs Pennsylvania's TEFAP program, which supplies free USDA food to local food pantries and soup kitchens for people who meet income rules. Contact them for pantry sites near you.

717-787-4737 · Website (opens in new tab)

Source: USDA FNS TEFAP contacts (opens in new tab)

Clothing and emergency help

Department of Human Services

We didn't find a statewide clothing voucher program for Pennsylvania. Ask your parole officer or county social services office about emergency help with clothing and other basics; programs vary by county.

Source: USA.gov state directory (opens in new tab)

State ID and birth certificate

State ID card

Ask your case manager before release whether the prison can help you get a Pennsylvania ID. After release, apply at the state motor vehicle agency. You'll usually need proof of identity (such as a birth certificate), your Social Security number and proof of address.

Source: USA.gov state directory (opens in new tab)

Pennsylvania birth certificate

CDC's directory lists Pennsylvania's vital records office, current fees and how to order. Order from the state where you were born.

Source: CDC: Where to Write for Vital Records (opens in new tab)

Health coverage (Medicaid)

Medicaid

Apply any time through HealthCare.gov or Pennsylvania's Medicaid agency. If you qualify, HealthCare.gov sends your information to the state. You also get a 60-day window after release to sign up for a Marketplace plan.

Source: HealthCare.gov (opens in new tab)

Free or low-cost phone (Lifeline)

Lifeline (federal phone/internet discount)

Lifeline lowers the monthly cost of phone or internet service if you're on SNAP or Medicaid or have a low income. Apply through USAC's National Verifier.

(800) 234-9473 · Website (opens in new tab)

Source: USAC Lifeline (FCC program) (opens in new tab)

Job centers

American Job Centers in Pennsylvania

Free help with job searches, resumes, training and unemployment claims. Use the finder to see centers, phone numbers and hours near you.

Source: CareerOneStop (U.S. Dept. of Labor) (opens in new tab)

Crisis, 988 and addiction help

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Call or text 988, any time, for a mental health or substance use crisis.

988 · Website (opens in new tab)

SAMHSA National Helpline

Free, confidential treatment referral, 24/7.

1-800-662-4357 · Website (opens in new tab)

FindTreatment.gov

SAMHSA's locator for state-licensed addiction and mental health treatment near you.

Directions (Google Maps) (opens in new tab) · Official page (opens in new tab)

Probation and parole offices

The office is where to ask about approved housing in that area.

PA parole — Western Region Office

8362 Sharon-Mercer Road, Mercer, PA 16137

(724) 662-2380

PA parole — Altoona District Office

1304 7th Street – Rear, Altoona, PA 16601

(814) 946-7357

Directions (Google Maps) (opens in new tab) · Official page (opens in new tab)

PA parole — Erie District Office

221 East 18th Street, Erie, PA 16503

(814) 871-4201

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PA parole — Mercer District Office

8362 Sharon-Mercer Road, Mercer, PA 16137

(724) 662-2380

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PA parole — Butler Sub-Office

207 Sunset Drive, Suite 1, Butler, PA 16001

(724) 284-8888

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PA parole — Franklin Sub-Office

50 Gibb Road, Franklin, PA 16323

(814) 437-7531

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PA parole — Pittsburgh District Office

134 Enterprise Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15206

(412) 365-3540

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PA parole — Greensburg Sub-Office

333 Harvey Avenue, Suite 100, Greensburg, PA 15601

(724) 832-5369

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PA parole — Mon-Valley Sub-Office

335 Fifth Avenue, McKeesport, PA 15132

(412) 664-5320

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PA parole — North Shore Sub-Office

1121 West North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15233

(412) 442-5840

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PA parole — Central Region Office

1101 South Front Street, Suite 5950, Harrisburg, PA 17104

(717) 787-5699

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PA parole — Allentown District Office

2040 South 12th Street, Allentown, PA 18103

(610) 791-6157

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PA parole — Reading Sub-Office

633 Cherry Street, Reading, PA 19602

(610) 378-4331

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PA parole — Wernersville Sub-Office

350 Sportsman Road, Wernersville, PA 19565

(610) 670-4315

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PA parole — Harrisburg District Office

1130 Herr Street, Harrisburg, PA 17103

(717) 787-2563

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PA parole — Lancaster Sub-Office

39 East Chestnut Street, Suite B, Lancaster, PA 17602

(717) 299-7593

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PA parole — York Sub-Office

785 Vogelsong Road, York, PA 17404

(717) 812-0263

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PA parole — Scranton District Office

430 Penn Avenue, Scranton, PA 18503

(570) 963-4326

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PA parole — Williamsport District Office

450 Little League Boulevard, Williamsport, PA 17701

(570) 327-3575

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PA parole — Eastern Region Office

2630 North 13th Street, Suite 100, Philadelphia, PA 19132

(215) 560-6594

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PA parole — Chester District Office

701 Crosby Street, Suite C, Chester, PA 19013

(610) 447-3270

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PA parole — Norristown Sub-Office

1961 New Hope Street, Norristown, PA 19401

(484) 250-7580

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PA parole — Philadelphia District Office

2630 North 13th Street, Suite 100, Philadelphia, PA 19132

(215) 560-6594

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PA parole — Philadelphia Northeast Division

1318-24 W. Clearfield Street, Philadelphia, PA 19132

(215) 965-2700

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PA parole — Philadelphia County Wide Division

2630 North 13th Street, Suite 200, Philadelphia, PA 19132

(215) 560-2082

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PA parole — Philadelphia Northwest Division

334 East Chelten Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19144

(215) 560-4685

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Homes listed by government sources (27)

Each home shows which official source lists it. Search above to sort them by distance.

Harrisburg CCC

Community Corrections Center (PA DOC)

27 North Cameron Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101

(717) 787-4427
Placement by PA DOC or the Parole Board; not for walk-ins

Source: Community Corrections Center (PA DOC) (opens in new tab) · Last checked 2026-10-20

Firetree Capitol Pavilion

Community contract facility (PA DOC)

2012 North 4th Street, Harrisburg, PA 17102

(717) 236-0132
Placement by PA DOC or the Parole Board; not for walk-ins

Source: Community contract facility (PA DOC) (opens in new tab) · Last checked 2026-10-20

Keystone

Community contract facility (PA DOC)

7201 Allentown Boulevard, Harrisburg, PA 17112

(717) 651-0340
Placement by PA DOC or the Parole Board; not for walk-ins

Source: Community contract facility (PA DOC) (opens in new tab) · Last checked 2026-10-20

Firetree Conewago Hummelstown

Community contract facility (PA DOC)

424 Nye Road, Hummelstown, PA 17036

(717) 533-0428
Placement by PA DOC or the Parole Board; not for walk-ins

Source: Community contract facility (PA DOC) (opens in new tab) · Last checked 2026-10-20

York CCC

Community Corrections Center (PA DOC)

317 West Market Street, York, PA 17401

(717) 771-4541
Placement by PA DOC or the Parole Board; not for walk-ins

Source: Community Corrections Center (PA DOC) (opens in new tab) · Last checked 2026-10-20

Create House Lancaster

Community contract facility (PA DOC)

26 Green Street, Lancaster, PA 17602

(717) 397-8633
Placement by PA DOC or the Parole Board; not for walk-ins

Source: Community contract facility (PA DOC) (opens in new tab) · Last checked 2026-10-20

Firetree Conewago Pottsville

Community contract facility (PA DOC)

202-204 South Centre Street, Pottsville, PA 17901

(570) 628-5835
Placement by PA DOC or the Parole Board; not for walk-ins

Source: Community contract facility (PA DOC) (opens in new tab) · Last checked 2026-10-20

GEO ADAPPT

Community contract facility (PA DOC)

417-419 Walnut Street, Reading, PA 19601

(610) 478-8800
Placement by PA DOC or the Parole Board; not for walk-ins

Source: Community contract facility (PA DOC) (opens in new tab) · Last checked 2026-10-20

Transitional Living Center

Community contract facility (PA DOC)

900 West 3rd Street, Williamsport, PA 17701

(570) 326-7220
Placement by PA DOC or the Parole Board; not for walk-ins

Source: Community contract facility (PA DOC) (opens in new tab) · Last checked 2026-10-20

Bethesda House

Community contract facility (PA DOC)

616 West Edwin Street, Williamsport, PA 17701

(272) 202-3430
Placement by PA DOC or the Parole Board; not for walk-ins

Source: Community contract facility (PA DOC) (opens in new tab) · Last checked 2026-10-20

Create House

Community contract facility (PA DOC)

1920 E. Market Street, Bethlehem, PA 18017

(610) 694-0700
Placement by PA DOC or the Parole Board; not for walk-ins

Source: Community contract facility (PA DOC) (opens in new tab) · Last checked 2026-10-20

GEO Chester

Community contract facility (PA DOC)

201 East 12th Street, Chester, PA 19013

(610) 872-0511
Placement by PA DOC or the Parole Board; not for walk-ins

Source: Community contract facility (PA DOC) (opens in new tab) · Last checked 2026-10-20

Tomorrow's Hope

Community contract facility (PA DOC)

6260 Heverly Boulevard, Coalport, PA 16627

(814) 672-5485
Placement by PA DOC or the Parole Board; not for walk-ins

Source: Community contract facility (PA DOC) (opens in new tab) · Last checked 2026-10-20

Gaudenzia DRC

Community contract facility (PA DOC)

3200 Henry Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19129

(215) 991-9700
Placement by PA DOC or the Parole Board; not for walk-ins

Source: Community contract facility (PA DOC) (opens in new tab) · Last checked 2026-10-20

CCC #2

Community Corrections Center (PA DOC)

407 North 8th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123

(215) 560-3041
Placement by PA DOC or the Parole Board; not for walk-ins

Source: Community Corrections Center (PA DOC) (opens in new tab) · Last checked 2026-10-20

Kintock Erie

Community contract facility (PA DOC)

301 East Erie Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19134

(215) 291-7600
Placement by PA DOC or the Parole Board; not for walk-ins

Source: Community contract facility (PA DOC) (opens in new tab) · Last checked 2026-10-20

GEO Hoffman Hall

Community contract facility (PA DOC)

3950B D Street, Philadelphia, PA 19124

(215) 203-1895
Placement by PA DOC or the Parole Board; not for walk-ins

Source: Community contract facility (PA DOC) (opens in new tab) · Last checked 2026-10-20

Self Help

Community contract facility (PA DOC)

2600 Southampton Road, Philadelphia, PA 19116

(814) 672-5485
Placement by PA DOC or the Parole Board; not for walk-ins

Source: Community contract facility (PA DOC) (opens in new tab) · Last checked 2026-10-20

Scranton CCC

Community Corrections Center (PA DOC)

240 Adams Avenue, Scranton, PA 18503

(570) 963-4215
Placement by PA DOC or the Parole Board; not for walk-ins

Source: Community Corrections Center (PA DOC) (opens in new tab) · Last checked 2026-10-20

GEO Scranton

Community contract facility (PA DOC)

539 Linden Street, Scranton, PA 18503

(570) 341-8115
Placement by PA DOC or the Parole Board; not for walk-ins

Source: Community contract facility (PA DOC) (opens in new tab) · Last checked 2026-10-20

Johnstown CCC

Community Corrections Center (PA DOC)

301 Washington Street, Johnstown, PA 15901

(814) 533-2416
Placement by PA DOC or the Parole Board; not for walk-ins

Source: Community Corrections Center (PA DOC) (opens in new tab) · Last checked 2026-10-20

CTC Braddock

Community contract facility (PA DOC)

426 George Street, Braddock, PA 15104

(412) 351-3548
Placement by PA DOC or the Parole Board; not for walk-ins

Source: Community contract facility (PA DOC) (opens in new tab) · Last checked 2026-10-20

Pittsburgh CCC

Community Corrections Center (PA DOC)

535 South Aiken Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15232

(412) 681-5204
Placement by PA DOC or the Parole Board; not for walk-ins

Source: Community Corrections Center (PA DOC) (opens in new tab) · Last checked 2026-10-20

Renewal #2

Community contract facility (PA DOC)

704 2nd Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219

(412) 697-0110
Placement by PA DOC or the Parole Board; not for walk-ins

Source: Community contract facility (PA DOC) (opens in new tab) · Last checked 2026-10-20

Renewal #1

Community contract facility (PA DOC)

339 Boulevard of the Allies, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

(412) 697-1615
Placement by PA DOC or the Parole Board; not for walk-ins

Source: Community contract facility (PA DOC) (opens in new tab) · Last checked 2026-10-20

CTC Erie

Community contract facility (PA DOC)

1928 Wager Road, Erie, PA 16509

(814) 825-0373
Placement by PA DOC or the Parole Board; not for walk-ins

Source: Community contract facility (PA DOC) (opens in new tab) · Last checked 2026-10-20

Erie CCC

Community Corrections Center (PA DOC)

137 West 2nd Street, Erie, PA 16507

(814) 456-9112
Placement by PA DOC or the Parole Board; not for walk-ins