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Housing
Domestic violence is a leading cause of homelessness, and no survivor should ever be forced to stay with an abusive partner just to keep a roof over their head.
SCVS Housing Services for Survivors
Short-term Emergency Shelter
Short-term Emergency Shelter
Short-term Emergency Shelter
We arrange short-term emergency shelter in local hotels for adults and their children who are fleeing violent situations. This temporary housing provides immediate safety from danger, but it is not intended as a long-term solution to housing instability.
Rapid Re-Housing
Short-term Emergency Shelter
Short-term Emergency Shelter
Rapid Re-housing is a support program designed for individuals who become homeless while escaping violence. Funded by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), it offers short-term and emergency rental assistance to help survivors secure safe and stable housing. In addition to financial support, participants receive comprehensive case management services tailored to their individual needs.
Housing Resources
Local Housing and Assistance Resources
Sullivan County Housing Authority
Administers the Section 8 Housing Program. There is a waiting list, but preference is given to the elderly, veterans, disabled, displaced, and residents of Sullivan County.
245 Muncy Street
P.O. Box 157
Laporte, PA 18626
Sullivan County Assistance Office
Manages programs that help with health care coverage, food assistance, cash assistance, paying for childcare.
918 Main Street, Suite 2
P.O. Box 355
Laporte, PA 18626
Apply online: COMPASS
Trehab
Dedicated to serving the poor, unemployed/underemployed, the elderly, and other at-risk groups. Trehab can help with food access, transportation, housing, employment, and more.
7406 Route 487
Mildred, PA 18632
For Survivors of Domestic and/or Sexual Violence and Homelessness
Finding and keeping safe and affordable housing can be challenging, especially when trying to leave an unsafe situation. We've linked a tipsheet from the Administration for Children and Families that has resources to help you find, maintain, and pay for housing in your community.
Safe Housing Partnerships does not provide direct crisis support or housing services, but they offer a wealth of educational resources and tools that can be incredibly helpful for survivors and advocates navigating housing challenges.
Need Housing Assistance?
The HUD Exchange is a federal website that can help connect you to local resources.
The National Alliance to End Homelessness guides you through the steps to accessing help in your local area. While they do not provide direct services like housing or case management, their website outlines how to connect with community-based homeless response systems and what types of support may be available based on your unique situation.
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