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The Synergy Project Philadelphia: Additional Information

Posted by Emily Conners Henry on 10/27/2021

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The Synergy Project Philadelphia is a Street Outreach & Emergency Services program at Valley Youth House designed to help youth 24 years-old and younger who have runaway, are experiencing homelessness and/or unstably housed.

Programs and Resources:

  • The Synergy Project: Street Outreach Program
    • What support do we provide?
      • Informal counseling surrounding housing insecurity and connection to a point person with the Synergy Project
      • Provide basic needs and access to resources to reduce the harm of homelessness (i.e. sleeping bags, undergarments, hygiene products, etc.)
      • Connection and referrals to emergency housing, such as shelters and safe havens
      • Connections and referrals through the Youth Designated Access Point and Mobile Housing Assessments
  • Youth Designated Access Point
    • Housing assessments and resources for youth ages 18-24 years old
      • Am I eligible for a housing program?
        • People are eligible for housing programs through the city’s Coordinated Entry Assessment Based Housing Referral System if:
          • You are in a shelter currently
          • You are sleeping in a place not meant for human habitation (i.e. streets, car, abandoned building, etc.)
          • If you are fleeing violence or abuse
        • If you’re unsure if you qualify, reach out to our team at 1-888-468-7315 or 215-925-3180 to discuss further
        • If you’re not eligible, you may be eligible for Homeless Prevention Programs such as:
          • Office of Homeless Services Emergency Assistance Response Unit
    • Please click here to view additional youth resources in Philadelphia

How to Reach Us:

  • In Person
    • Meet us in person every Tuesday from 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM outside our office at 1500 Sansom Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102
  • Call Us
    • We are available to speak with you Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM. If you don’t get an answer on the first try, please leave a voicemail and we will get back to you within 1-2 business days
      • Office: 215-295-3180
      • Synergy Teamline: 1-888-468-7315
  • Email Us
  • Follow Us on Social Media

Emergency Housing – Shelter & Safe Haven Resources: 

  • Shelters
    • Under 18 Years Old
    • 18-21 Years Old
      • Covenant House | 31 E Armat Street, Philadelphia, PA 19144 | 215-951-5411
      • 18+, Male Identifying
        • The Roosevelt Darby Center | 802 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19132 | 215-685-3700
        • Station House Transitional Shelter | 2601 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19132 | 215-225-9230
      • 18+, Female Identifying & Families with Children
  • Youth Safe Havens
    • 18-24 Years Old, Male Identifying
      • La Casa | 504 Washington Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19147 | 215-462-5041
    • 18-26 Years Old, Female Identifying
      • Women of Hope | 1210 Lombard Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147 | 215-732-1341
  • Homeless Outreach
  • Philadelphia Domestic Violence Hotline
    • Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-866-723-3014
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