Office of Homeless Services
Philadelphia - Code Blue Response
During Code Blue, Homeless Outreach increases staffing and transports persons experiencing homelessness directly to shelter 24 hours a day. A Code Blue is enacted during extremely cold conditions, when temperatures fall near or below 20 degrees Fahrenheit.
1401 John F. Kennedy Boulevard
10th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Eligibility: Persons experiencing homelessness in Philadelphia during Code Blue extreme cold weather events
Hours: Hotline available 24/7
(215) 232-1984
Get Directions
Visit Website
Phone/FAX Numbers
  • (215) 232-1984
  • (877) 424-3838 - Hotline/Toll-Free
  • (215) 232-1984 - Hotline/Toll-Free
Email Address: ohs@phila.gov
Fee Amounts: Services free of charge
Intake Procedure: Call the Homeless Outreach Hotline at 215-232-1984.

Visit the Intake Website (the City's Code Blue website) linked below for more information.

View Intake Website >
Helpful Tips: The city government activates a Code Blue when weather forecasting indicates 1) there is precipitation and the temperature is 32 degrees Fahrenheit or lower, or 2) when it feels near or below 20 degrees due to wind chill.

To check if a Code Blue declaration is in effect, visit the website (City of Philadelphia government homepage) and look for the bright yellow alert banner at the top of the homepage.
Additional Services Offered at this Agency:
If you represent this agency, update your listing here.
* The community resource directory information is up to date to the best of our knowledge. However, you should always call the provider to confirm this information and make an appointment. Be sure to confirm payment information with the provider, if payment is required. Pennsylvania 211 does not rate, recommend or endorse any agency. We simply provide information as a public service.
Office of Homeless Services
Philadelphia - Code Blue Response
Exit IconPanic Button
Click here or hit the 'esc' key on your keyboard to leave this site fast.