As the only year-round emergency shelter in Lancaster County, the Water Street Mission is dedicated to serving Lancaster residents. To read more about our available services for individuals in homelessness, click here. The Water Street Mission is a division of Water Street Ministries.
Checking In 
We strongly recommend that individuals and families in homelessness call ahead to determine if they are eligible for emergency shelter. When checking in, individuals should report to the main entrance of Kuhns Hall (the building pictured to the right) at 210 South Prince Street, Lancaster.
Numbers to Call
Women checking in between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.: (717) 393-7709 ext. 244 Men checking in between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.: (717) 393-7709 ext. 230 Men or women checking in at any other time: (717) 393-7709 ext. 285 Families (assessment is needed first) between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.: (717) 393-7709 ext. 331