Water Street Mission
Lancaster - Community Emergency Shelter
Community Emergency Shelter for men, women and families. Lancaster County residents preferred. Provides a daytime drop-in facility for participants only. Provides free breakfast and dinner.
Single Individuals New Intakes:
Call the Access Center to set up an appointment for an intake.
Prior Single Residents within the past 2 years:
Walk-in to Access Center Monday-Sunday until they are full or at the latest 9:30pm. If they inquire after hours or the weekend, the quest must complete an intake with WSM staff on the next business day to continue services.
Families require a referral. Call 211 during business hours for a pre-screening.
210 South Prince Street
Lancaster, PA 17603
Eligibility: Homeless men, women and families; Must be a Lancaster County residents for at least 90 days
Hours: 24/7
Phone/FAX Numbers
  • (717) 393-7709
  • (717) 393-4966 - Fax
Email Address: contact@wsm.org
Fee Amounts: None for first time transient assistance
Intake Procedure: Individuals and families can call 211 or 855-567-5342 for a pre-screening and referral to CHART Monday through Friday, 7:00am to 4:30pm; Single individuals can walk-in Monday through Thursday, 8:00am to 8:00pm pending availability and Friday, 8:00am to 3:00pm.
No family referrals are taken over the weekend.
Geographical Area: Lancaster County
Helpful Tips: Providence Day Shelter is open to those staying at WSM that are engaged in the services. Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:45pm.
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Water Street Mission
Lancaster - Community Emergency Shelter
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