Homelessness Statistics for Berks, PA

, Pennsylvania

Total Homeless persons in Berks County Pennsylvania in 2019

597

There are an estimated 597 homeless individuals in Berks County Pennsylvania. That is a 6% change from 2018.

The homelessness statistics listed are collected from HUD and from the Homeless Shelter Directory database for 2019

Sheltered individuals in families

Sheltered individuals in families

142

There are 142 in Berks that are sheltered together with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Unsheltered individuals in families

0

There are 0 in Berks that - together with other family members - are unsheltered
Sheltered individuals in families

Sheltered individuals

445

There are 142 in Berks that are sheltered with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Unsheltered individuals

10

There are 142 in Berks that are unsheltered with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Sheltered families

46

There are 46 in Berks that are sheltered together with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Unsheltered families

0

There are 0 in Berks that - together with other family members - are unsheltered

Total Homeless families in Berks County Pennsylvania in 2019

46

There are an estimated 597 homeless individuals in Berks County Pennsylvania. That is a 6% change from 2018.

Chronic Homelessness in Berks County Pennsylvania

Total Chronic Homeless in Berks County Pennsylvania

35

There are 30 more homeless individuals in Berks County Pennsylvania than in 2018. That is a 600% increase.

What is Chronic Homeless?

Chronic homelessness refers to people who have found themselves experiencing homelessness repeatedly and is often accompanied with mental ilness or substance abuse.

Chronically homeless individuals have been on the streets for a long time, potentially years.

Sheltered Chronic

Sheltered chronic

25

There are 46 in Berks that are sheltered together with other family members
Sheltered Chronic

Unsheltered Chronic

10

There are 0 in Berks that - together with other family members - are unsheltered

Veteran Homelessness in Berks County Pennsylvania

sheltered_veteran

Sheltered

13

unsheltered_veteran

Unsheltered

0

Total Veteran Homeless

13

There are more homeless individuals in Berks County Pennsylvania than in 2018. That is a % increase.

Youth Homelessness in Berks County Pennsylvania

sheltered_youth

Sheltered

35

unsheltered_youth

Unsheltered

0

Total Homeless Youth

35

There are 14 more homeless youths in Berks County Pennsylvania than in 2018. That is a 67% increase.

Housing Inventory

Total number of beds in Berks County Pennsylvania

915

This figure represents the total number of beds available in all categories of Housing.

Total number of shelters in Berks County Pennsylvania

3

What are Emergency Shelters?

Emergency Shelters are places where the homeless can find a safe place to stay in case of sudden loss of housing. There are about 230 emergency shelter beds in Berks County.

What is Transitional Housing?

Transitional Housing are shelters intended to temporarily care for the displaced or chronically homeless population. There are about 276 Transitional Housing beds in Berks County.

What is Permanent Supportive Housing?

Permanent Supportive Housing is a long-term housing service for the elderly or vulnurable population struggling to stay above the poverty line. There are about 349 Permanent Supportive Housing beds in Berks County.

What is Rapid Re-Housing?

Rapid re-housing is a short-term rental assistance service with the purpose of helping people obtain housing quickly, increase self- sufficiency, and stay housed. There are about 60 Rapid Re-Housing beds in Berks County.

Berks County, Pennsylvania Homeless Shelters and Services

3 Homeless Shelter Listings in Berks County

Hope Rescue Mission

Hope Rescue Mission

Reading, PA

SAFE HAVENYear round emergency shelter program that offers food, clothing and shelter for up to 85 men daily. Men are provided a single bed and lock [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Jan 3, 2020
Opportunity House Homeless Shelter

Opportunity House Homeless Shelter

Reading, PA

Homeless Shelter is provided for 40 men and 35 women and children. The length of stay is assessed on a case by case basis. Each person is assigned a case manager and together they develop a self suffi [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Apr 30, 2015
Mary's Shelter

Mary's Shelter

Reading, PA

Our goal is to provide temporary housing, while assisting the young women to coordinate counseling, education and quality prenatal care. The ultimate outcome is having a healthy infant born to a healt [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Feb 2, 2017

Point-In-Time Count Summary

Total Homeless Total Families Total Chronic Total Veterans Total Youth
2015
SI*
UI*
IFS*
UIF*
Individuals in shelters
Unsheltered individuals
Individuals in families shelters
Unsheltered individuals in families
Individuals in shelters
Unsheltered individuals
Individuals in families shelters
Unsheltered individuals in families
Individuals in shelters
Unsheltered individuals
Individuals in families shelters
Unsheltered individuals in families
381
4
176
0


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


66
0


79
4


41
1


29
0
2015 Total 561 66 83 42 29
2016
SI*
UI*
IFS*
UIF*
Individuals in shelters
Unsheltered individuals
Individuals in families shelters
Unsheltered individuals in families
Individuals in shelters
Unsheltered individuals
Individuals in families shelters
Unsheltered individuals in families
Individuals in shelters
Unsheltered individuals
Individuals in families shelters
Unsheltered individuals in families
353
3
165
0


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


53
0


19
0


29
0


33
0
2016 Total 521 53 19 29 33
2017
SI*
UI*
IFS*
UIF*
Individuals in shelters
Unsheltered individuals
Individuals in families shelters
Unsheltered individuals in families
Individuals in shelters
Unsheltered individuals
Individuals in families shelters
Unsheltered individuals in families
Individuals in shelters
Unsheltered individuals
Individuals in families shelters
Unsheltered individuals in families
353
13
168
0


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


52
0


0
2


38
0


28
1
2017 Total 534 52 2 38 29
2018
SI*
UI*
IFS*
UIF*
Individuals in shelters
Unsheltered individuals
Individuals in families shelters
Unsheltered individuals in families
Individuals in shelters
Unsheltered individuals
Individuals in families shelters
Unsheltered individuals in families
Individuals in shelters
Unsheltered individuals
Individuals in families shelters
Unsheltered individuals in families
395
11
156
0


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


51
0


4
1


39
0


20
1
2018 Total 562 51 5 39 21
2019
SI*
UI*
IFS*
UIF*
Individuals in shelters
Unsheltered individuals
Individuals in families shelters
Unsheltered individuals in families
Individuals in shelters
Unsheltered individuals
Individuals in families shelters
Unsheltered individuals in families
Individuals in shelters
Unsheltered individuals
Individuals in families shelters
Unsheltered individuals in families
445
10
142
0


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


46
0


25
10


13
0


35
0
2019 Total 597 46 35 13 35
*Key
  • SI: Individuals in shelters
  • UI: Unsheltered individuals
  • IFS: Individuals in families shelters
  • UIF : Unsheltered individuals in families
  • S: Sheltered
  • H: Homeless

Homelessness Behavioral and Performance Statistics

Avg days* Average Length of Time Homeless (days) Average Length of Time Homeless (days) Average Length of Time Homeless (days) Return rate* Rate People Return to Homelessness in 6 Months Rate People Return to Homelessness in 6 Months Rate People Return to Homelessness in 6 Months 1st time* Number of People who are Homeless for the First Time Number of People who are Homeless for the First Time Number of People who are Homeless for the First Time Temp 2 Perm* Rate People Exit from ES, SH, TH, and RRH to PH Rate People Exit from ES, SH, TH, and RRH to PH Rate People Exit from ES, SH, TH, and RRH to PH Supp 2 Perm* Rate People in PSH and OPH Retain or Exit to PH Rate People in PSH and OPH Retain or Exit to PH Rate People in PSH and OPH Retain or Exit to PH
2015 131 4.6% 1446 70.4% 92.7%
2016 136 6.3% 1168 59.2% 93.5%
2017 130 6.9% 1287 56.7% 94.9%
2018 139 9.3% 1311 43.0% 90.7%
2019 170 6.5% 1263 38.1% 95.0%
*Key
  • Avg days: Average Length of Time Homeless (days)
  • Return rate: Rate People Return to Homelessness in 6 Months
  • 1st time: Number of People who are Homeless for the First Time
  • Temp 2 Perm : Rate People Exit from Emergency Shelters, Supportive Housing, Transitional Housing, and Rapid Re-housing to Permanent Housing
  • Supportive 2 Perm: Rate People in Permanent Supportive Housing and Other Permanent Housing Retain or Exit to Permanent Housing

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