Emergency Shelter and Housing Help for Abuse Survivors From Safe Berks
Safe Berks runs an emergency shelter, called the Safe House, for survivors of domestic violence or sexual assault and their children, and staff also help survivors find longer term housing.
The shelter is for survivors of domestic violence or sexual assault and their children. The page does not say whether there are other requirements.
The Safe House is a safe, secure location with security cameras on the premises and easy access to public transportation. There is room for 50 individuals for up to 30 days. Staff are there 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Professional counselors are available to all clients, and a children's advocate is on-site for counseling and planned activities. There are also educational group meetings and connections to community resources. Through housing advocacy, Safe Berks offers advocacy and connections to transitional or permanent housing.
To get help, call the 24-hour hotline at 844-789-SAFE (7233) or text SAFE BERKS to 20121. The hotline is free and help is available in English and Spanish. The Safe House phone line, 844-789-7233, is answered 24/7.
The main office is at 255 Chestnut Street, Reading, PA 19602, phone 610-373-1206. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00AM until 4:30PM, and the office is closed on most major holidays.
The page does not give the shelter's address, so call the hotline to arrange a stay. Safe Berks states that all of its services are free of charge, confidential and available in English and Spanish.
Source: safeberks.org/services/housing-shelter, read September 18, 2026.
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Residential Services Emergency Shelter or Safe House Survivors of Domestic Violence or Sexual Assault and their Children Safe, secure location with security cameras on premises Easy access to public transportation Friendly caring staff available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Room for 50 individuals for up to 30 days Professional counselors available to all clients Children’s advocate on-site for counseling and planned activities Educational group meetings Connections to community resources…
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This listing summarizes publicly available information from safeberks.org/services/housing-shelter. Last recorded review: September 18, 2026. Contact the provider to confirm eligibility, hours and availability before you go. If something here is wrong, tell us.