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Pennsylvania 211
Free, confidential help locating food, housing, utility assistance, transportation, health services, and other community programs across Pennsylvania.
You may also text your ZIP code to 898-211.Community help · Harrisburg & Dauphin County
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If you or someone you care about needs practical help, these official organizations can explain their services, availability, and eligibility. First Alliance Church provides this page as a connection guide; the listed organizations provide and manage the services.
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Crisis & safety
Crisis & safety
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Free, confidential crisis support for anyone experiencing suicidal thoughts, mental health distress, or a substance-use crisis.
Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.Crisis & safety
Dauphin County Crisis Intervention
Telephone, walk-in, and mobile mental-health crisis response for people in Dauphin County.
100 Chestnut Street, Harrisburg, PA 1710124-hour service. Toll-free: 1-888-596-4447.Crisis & safety
YWCA Greater Harrisburg
Free, confidential advocacy and safety support for people affected by domestic violence, sexual assault, or human trafficking.
24-hour crisis hotline serving Dauphin, Cumberland, Perry, and surrounding counties.Verified connections
Food, housing & basic needs
Food & basic needs
Central Pennsylvania Food Bank
Find nearby food pantries and other food assistance by ZIP code, or speak with the Harrisburg team about immediate food needs.
3908 Corey Road, Harrisburg, PA 17109Food & shelter
Downtown Daily Bread
Walk-in meals, showers, day shelter, case management, essential items, and a year-round night shelter for adult men.
234 South Street, Harrisburg, PAServices are for adults; visit the official site for current hours and intake details.Housing & emergency aid
HELP Ministries
Dauphin County help with housing crises, emergency shelter intake, homelessness prevention, rental assistance, and referrals.
413 S. 19th Street, Harrisburg, PA 17104Call weekdays, 8:30 AM–4:30 PM. Programs and eligibility can change; confirm before visiting.Food, shelter & recovery
Bethesda Mission
Food, shelter, recovery, youth programs, and medical and dental clinic connections through multiple Harrisburg locations.
Use the official contact page to choose the correct mission location and service.Verified connections
Health, legal, work & aging
Health care
Hamilton Health Center
Medical, dental, behavioral health, pediatric, women’s health, WIC, pharmacy, and related services, including care for uninsured and underinsured neighbors.
110 S. 17th Street, Harrisburg, PA 17104Call to schedule an appointment. Interpretation services are available upon request.Civil legal help
MidPenn Legal Services
Civil legal help for eligible people with matters such as housing, family safety, benefits, elder law, and other non-criminal issues.
100 N. Cameron Street, Suite 401 West, Harrisburg, PA 17101Call the client-intake line to ask about eligibility and available assistance.Jobs & training
PA CareerLink Capitol Region
Job-search support, career counseling, training connections, employer services, and workforce resources for the Capital Region.
100 N. Cameron Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101Open Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, according to the official location listing.Older adults
Dauphin County Area Agency on Aging
Information and referrals for eligible residents age 60 and older, including meals, transportation, senior centers, insurance counseling, legal assistance, and protective services.
2 S. Second Street, 3rd Floor, Harrisburg, PA 17101Business hours are Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM; emergency response is available 24/7.Please confirm before traveling
Programs, hours, and eligibility can change.
This directory was reviewed against official organization and government sources on August 20, 2026. First Alliance Church does not determine eligibility, guarantee availability, or provide emergency response through this page. Contact the organization directly for current information. Please do not send private medical, financial, legal, or safety information to the church through a general website form.