Community Resources

Below is a list of services available in the Pottstown area.

  • EMERGENCY SERVICES

    Your Way Home Call Center

    Call 610-278-3522 from 7am-7pm M-F

    Press 1- if you are homeless seeking shelter.

    Press 2 - If you are seeking resources but not homeless, for a local advocate.

    Pennsylvania 211

    If you need to connect with resources in your community, but don’t know where to look, PA 211 is a great place to start. From help with a utilities bill, to housing assistance, after-school programs for kids, and more, you can dial 211 or text your zip code to 898-211 to talk with a resource specialist for free. Our specialists will listen to your needs, and give you information on programs in your community that might be able to help.

    Visit our search page to explore programs available in your community by categories such as financial assistance, housing, and food.

    Montgomery County Mobile County Crisis Support

    1-855-634-HOPE (4673)

    24-hour telephone counseling support provided by Access Services in Montgomery County for children and adults

    Adult Peer Support Line 1:00pm-9:00pm

    Call: 1-855-715-8255 or Text 256-225-7785

    Teen Talk Line

    Call: 1-866-825-5856 or Text 215-703-8411

    Crisis Services/Suicide Hotline 24 hours/7days

    Montgomery County……………610-279-6100

    Chester County………..………..610-918-2100

    Berks County……………………610-236-0530

    Women’s Center of Montgomery County

    Domestic Violence Support, 24Hr……1-800-773-2424

    Laurel House

    Domestic Violence Support, 24 Hr…1-800-642-3150

    Victim Services Center of Montgomery County

    Help for those affected by sexual violence & other crimes…………………………………...1-888-521-0983

    988

    Ask for help! No matter what you’re going through, you’re not alone and support is available. 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline offers free, confidential crisis counseling 24 hours a day, 7 days of the week, 365 days of the year. They are just a call, text, or chat away.

    National Suicide Hotline 800-273-Talk (8255)

    Veterans Press 1; Para Español 1-888-628-9454

    National Crisis Text Line………….…………. .741741

    National Trans LifeLine………………1-877-565-8860

    National Domestic Violence Hotline1-800-642-3150

    National Call Center for Homeless Veterans:

    1-877-424-3838

    The Trevor Project……………………1-866-488-7386

    Supporting LGBTQ youth and young people in crisis

  • WHERE ARE THE COMMUNITY MEALS HELD?

    Monday:

    Lunch 11:45am Christ Episcopal Church, 316 High Street

    5 pm dinner at Emanuel Lutheran Church at 150 N. Hanover St

    Tuesday:

    Dinner 4:30 pm Trinity Reformed UCC, 60 N Hanover St

    Dinner 6 pm Emanuel Lutheran- Chosen 300, 150 N Hanover St (enter on Walnut St.) open even in bad weather

    Wednesday:

    Breakfast Christ’s Episcopal Church (Front) 9-11 am

    Lunch 11:45 am Salvation Army, 137 King Street

    Dinner 6pm Mission First - Parking Lot, 414 E High St

    Thursday:

    Dinner 5 pm 1st Presbyterian Church, 705 N Evans Street

    Friday:

    Lunch 12 noon am Emanuel Lutheran Church 150 N Hanover St (Enter on Walnut St)

    Saturday:

    Lunch 11 am Riverfront parking lot “Leanne’s Life Changing Fairies” 610-781-6345

    Dinner 5 pm Emanuel Lutheran Church 150 N Hanover St (Enter on Walnut St)

    Sunday:

    Grab & Go Hot Breakfast 9:15 – 10:15 am Running through July 19

    Lunch 11:45 am Pottstown Bible Church

    366 South St (former Holy Trinity Catholic Church) (meal downstairs)

  • WHERE ARE THE FOOD PANTRIES?

    St Aloysius Roman Catholic Church 610-326-5877

    223 Beech St Pottstown Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, 7:30 to 9 am and 4 pm to 6 pm; Thursday, 7:30 am to 5 pm; Saturday, 7:30 am to 9 am, 3:30 pm to 6 pm; Sunday, 7 am to 1:30 pm

    Pottstown Cluster of Religious Communities 610-970-5995

    57 N. Franklin Street, Pottstown

    Tuesday through Friday. 9:30 am to 12:30 pm;

    Available 24/7. We are offering a remote online ordering option. You can safely and conveniently order online from the comfort of your own home and pick up your food at the Outreach Center Pantry located at 57 North Franklin Street in Pottstown the following day, Monday through Friday between 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Please e-mail foodpantry@pottstowncluster.org for instructions. Home delivery is an option as well, but limited and must call 610-970-5995 between 9 am and 4 pm Monday through Friday or email foodpantry@pottstowncluster.org

    Programs & services, supplies food, community meals, dry goods, support, referrals.

    Mission First

    414 E High St (Pantry is a 24/7 outdoor cabinet, give/take, located on front sidewalk)

    Salvation Army 610-326-1621

    137 King Street, PO Box 378, Pottstown

    Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:30 -2 p.m

    Bethel Community Church Food Pantry 610-326-1700

    575 N. Keim Street, Pottstown, PA 19464

    Monday 6PM - 8PM - Bring ID. Serve only to residents in 19464, 19465, 19468, or 19426 - May visit once a month.

  • WHERE CAN I GET A SHOWER?

    Debbie McKim's Laundry Love Shower Time. Please call the Ricketts Center, 658 Beech St. to make an appointment - 484-945-1020. Monday and Wednesday 8 - 10 am.

  • WHERE CAN I DO LAUNDRY?

    Debbie McKim's Laundry Love Shower Time. Please call the Ricketts Center, 658 Beech St. to make an appointment - 484-945-1020. Monday and Wednesday 8 - 10 am.

  • WHERE CAN I GET CLOTHING?

    In Ian’s Boots…………..……………………..610-970-8820

    Giving footwear to the community by appointment only. Call to schedule or online www.iniansboots.org/contact-us 1486 South Hanover Street (back of building)

    Or: In Ian’s Boots Facebook page.

    Leanne’s Life Changing Fairies - 610-781-6345

    Emanuel Lutheran clothing closet on Monday and Wednesdays from 1 - 3 pm and Friday 11 am - 1 pm 150 N Hanover St

    Liberty Thrift Shop……................…610-970-6306

    1300 N Charlotte Street & 2200 E High Street, Pottstown Monday-Saturday 9am-7pm $

    Mission First ………………………..610-326-0560

    414 E. High Street, Pottstown Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9 am to 12 pm www.missionfirstpottstown.org Extending our hands to the community

    Christ’s Episcopal Church

    313 E High Street (Every Wednesday 8-11:45 am) $

    Illumination Outreach

    Royersford Church of the Nazarene 610-451-8301

    Ches Mont Church - during 6 pm dinner

    Emmanual Lutheran Church - Monday and Wednesday, 1pm to 3 pm; Tuesday and Saturday, 4 pm to 6 pm; Friday, 10 am to 12 pm

    St. Luke's Clothing Rack - 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Wednesday, 1 pm to 4 pm; 2nd Thursday, 6 pm to 8 pm. Summer hours 9 am to 12 pm 35 Wilson Ave. Gilbertsville 19525, (610) 367-9738

    Cornerstone Family Church - Give and Take Ministries 1228 Main St, Linfield PA 19468 - 609-780-7565 limerickcornerstone.org give-and-take.org

    You Are Worth It Foundation - 45 N Church Street Spring City, PA 19475 - Tuesdays 4:30-6:00 PM youareworthit18@gmail.com

  • WHERE CAN I GET HELP WITH HOME FURNISHINGS?

    Call Deacon Dennis Coleman 610-999-2926

    Call Tom Niarhos 424-625-1818

  • WHERE CAN I GET BABY / MATERNITY ITEMS?

    Pottstown Birthright ……….610-327-2626

    327 King Street, Pottstown, for women faced with an unplanned pregnancy.

    Genesis Women's Clinic ……….610-970-8089

    888 E. High Street, Pottstown, confidential advocacy to women who are facing an unplanned pregnancy.

    Maternity Care Coalition………….610-819-6200

    262 King Street, Pottstown

    Works to improve the health and well-being of pregnant women and families with children 0-3yrs.

    Illumination Outreach

    Royersford Church of the Nazarene 610-451-8301

    Pottstown Cluster of Religious Communities

    57 N. Franklin Street, Pottstown ………610-970-5995

    Programs & services, supplies food, community meals, dry goods, support, referrals.

    Catholic Social Services …………………610-279-7372

    Wednesday, 4 pm to 6 pm; Thursday, 10 am to 5 pm; Friday, 11 am to 1 pm for diapers and wipes

    353 East Johnson Highway, Norristown- on the campus of St. Paul’s Church. Affirming, assisting, and advocating for individuals, families, and communities

    Helpline 267-331-2490

  • WHERE CAN I GET HELP WITH MENTAL HEALTH?

    Creative Health Services…………………610-326-9250

    Outpatient……………………………610-327-1503

    11 Robinson Street, Pottstown still doing remote appointments - Monday to Thursday, 8:30 am to 7 pm; Friday, 9 am to 5 pm

    Provides quality behavioral healthcare designed to empower and promote wellness for individuals, families, and communities.

    Penn Foundation: Helping you navigate with confidence, conviction, and courage…..610-819-6000 8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday

    Pottstown Recovery Learning Center 267-507-3525

    414 East High St., Pottstown (located at Mission First) Monday-Friday 9am - 4:30pm

  • WHERE CAN I GET HELP WITH MEDICAL?

    Montgomery County Senior Services……610-278-3601 Press Prompt for Enrollment Specialist

    Access Services Street Medicine

    414 E High St

    Every Tuesday 10:30 am. Doctor’s, outreach, and case management workers to meet individuals on site.

    Community Health & Dental Care.610-326-9460

    8 am to 8 pm , Monday through Friday; Medical on Saturday, 8 am to 12 pm; Dental on Saturday, 8 am to 3 pm-Coventry Mall, 351 West Schuylkill Road, Suite G15A

    Ensuring access to health care for all people in the services area regardless of ability to pay

    Montgomery County Senior Services 8 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday

    Montgomery County Health Dept………610-970-5040

    Pottstown Public Health Center, 364 King Street,

    Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm

    Access Services Street Medicine Located in Front of Mission First every Tuesday 10am-noon

    Memory Care Pennsylvania MemoryCare.com is dedicated to providing the best, most comprehensive resources to those struggling with Alzheimer’s and dementia, as well as their caregivers and loved ones. https://www.memorycare.com/memory-care-in-pennsylvania/ https://www.memorycare.com/what-is-a-memory-care-facility/ https://www.memorycare.com/when-to-consider-memory-care/ https://www.memorycare.com/what-to-expect-in-memory-care/

  • GENERAL SERVICES

    Montgomery County Office of Community Connections……………………………… 610-278-3522 Press option #3 for Pottstown office.

    364 King Street, Pottstown Referral to services, access, & advocacy. M-F 8am-4:30pm

    Montgomery County Senior Services……610-278-3601 Press Prompt for Enrollment Specialist

    ACLAMO…………………….………………...610-970-2134

    Education, health & wellness, and social services 515 Walnut Street, Pottstown

    CADCOM (Emergency and other services to help individuals attain self-sufficiency) 1-877-223-2662

    Catholic Social Services …………………610-279-7372

    353 East Johnson Highway, Norristown- on the campus of St. Paul’s Church. Affirming, assisting, and advocating for individuals, families, and communities

    Helpline 267-331-2490

    Family Services of Pottstown…………...…610-326-1610

    1976 East High Street, Pottstown

    We are dedicated to rendering compassionate and effective programs to promote a healthy quality of life

    Legal Aid of Southeastern PA………..…..610-326-8280

    933 N Charlotte Street, Suite 2-A, Pottstown (Elevator entrance at the back of the building)

    Providing quality legal representation to low-income and vulnerable people

    Legal Aid of SEPA Help Line (M-F 9am-1pm)…………………………….1-877-429-5994

Additional Resources

Montgomery County Parent & Infant Resources Guide   

https://www.montcopa.org/1134/Parent-Infant-      Resource-Guide

 US Department of Veterans Affairs

Access and manage your VA benefits and health care, for veterans, their families and VA employees

www.va.gov www.va.gov/homeless 

The Help Book 6 – Chester County Services

http://www.the-help-book.org/directory/

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