The Synergy Project Philadelphia: Additional Information
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
- What support do we provide?
- 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
- People are eligible for housing programs through the city’s Coordinated Entry Assessment Based Housing Referral System if:
- Am I eligible for a housing program?
- Please click here to view additional youth resources in Philadelphia
- Housing assessments and resources for youth ages 18-24 years old
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
- 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
- Email Us
- Youth Designated Access Point: YDAP.Intake@valleyyouthhouse.org
- Follow Us on Social Media
- Facebook: @SynergyPhilly
- Instagram: @SynergyPhilly
Emergency Housing – Shelter & Safe Haven Resources:
- Shelters
- Under 18 Years Old
- Valley Youth House Bucks County Shelter | 800 North York Road, Warminster, PA 18974 | 215-442-9760
- Youth Emergency Services | 1526 Fairmount Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19130 | 215-787-0633
- Forget Me Knot Youth Services | 2321 N Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19132 | 215-223-3621
- 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
- Apple Tree Family Center | 1430 Cherry Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102 | 215-686-7150
- Salvation Army Red Shield Center | 715 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123 | 215-787-2887
- Gaudenzia House of Passage | 111 North 49th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19139 | 267-713-7778
- Under 18 Years Old
- 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
- 18-24 Years Old, Male Identifying
- Homeless Outreach
- Valley Youth House – The Synergy Project | 1-888-468-7315
- Project HOME Outreach Coordination Center | 215-232-1984
- Philadelphia Domestic Violence Hotline
- Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-866-723-3014