Access Services, Inc.

01/30/2026

Tomorrow needs you. Reach out for help today. Mobile Crisis is always here to help at 855-634-4673. We are open 24/7! Don't wait until tomorrow, give us a call today.

01/28/2026

❄️☃️ Tomorrow, Wednesday 1/28/26, the following day programs will be operating on a 2 hour delay, with limited transportation, dependent on road and walkway/driveway conditions:

Allentown
Bethlehem
Easton
East Stroudsburg
Lehighton
Orwigsburg
Tamaqua

Program Managers will be in touch to discuss specifics.

Twining, Colmar, and Hatfield are operating on a normal schedule.

01/27/2026

We're in a crisis. How can you make a difference?

Join other university students, faculty, and staff in learning how we can work with other community members to make an impact. Learn how you can take action right now with other university students across our region while we share a meal together. Together we can "Answer the Call" and unite with others to be part of the solution.

To register, visit: https://accessservices.givevirtuous.org/Event/answer-the-call-regional-university-event

01/27/2026

The current Montgomery County Code Blue declaration has been officially EXTENDED, now ending Monday, February 2nd, at 9:00 AM. Anyone calling in reporting literal street homelessness can be referred/directed to the following shelters:

Norristown:
- Single Adults:
- Haws Avenue Methodist Church
- 800 West Marshall Street, Norristown, PA 19401
- 8 PM - 8 AM
- Can accommodate small pets (need crate/carrier)
- St. John's Episcopal Church
- 520 Church Street, Norristown, PA 19401
- Families:
- Norristown Salvation Army
- 533 Swede Street, Norristown, PA 19401
- Enter before 10 PM
- Large metal door is the main entryway; must be able to manage 12-15 stairs for entry

Pottstown:
- Single Adults:
- Adult Pottstown Residents – Beacon of Hope
- Must be a Pottstown resident and registered at Christ’s Episcopal Church
- 316 E. High St, Pottstown, PA 19464 between 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
- There is a shuttle that transfers individuals from Christ’s Episcopal Church to the shelter which rotates to a different church location month to month
- Families:
- Pottstown Salvation Army
- 137 King Street, Pottstown, PA 19464
- Door is on the side of the building
- Enter before 9 PM

Lansdale:
- Single Men Only:
- Trinity Lutheran Church
- 1000 West Main Street, Lansdale, PA, 18964
- Opens 8 PM to 8 AM
- Single Women Only:
- Wissahickon Park Building
- 765 E. Main Street, Lansdale, PA 18964
- Opens 8 PM - 8 AM

Lower Merion:
- Single Men Only (5 beds) - Rotating Locations
- Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church (Jan. 1st - Jan. 31st)
- 625 Montgomery Ave., Bryn Mawr 19010
- Ardmore Presbyterian Church (Feb. 1st - Feb. 28th)
- 5 W. Montgomery Ave., Ardmore, PA 19003

Upper Perkiomen:
- Single Men Only - Upper Perk Homelessness Coalition:
- 777 Main Street, Pennsburg, PA 18073
- Pennsburg United Church of Christ, Annex Building
- 8 PM - 8 AM


These shelters are on a first-come/first-serve basis, and everyone should be reminded that the shelter stay is only provided during the Code Blue night. They will be asked to leave during the day and they will be asked to leave once Code Blue declaration has ended.

Thank you!

Send a message to learn more

01/27/2026

These are some examples of what MC Crisis Workers are leaving in the previous year. What are you leaving in 2025? What new habits are going to try to form in 2026? If you or someone you love needs more healthier habits in 2026, please give Mobile Crisis a call at 855-634-4673. We are open 24/7!

01/27/2026

Good morning! The following programs will be operating on a 2-hour delay today, Tuesday 1/27/26 and will NOT be providing transportation:

Allentown
Bethlehem
Easton
East Stroudsburg
Lehighton
Orwigsburg
Tamaqua

The programs in Twining, Hatfield, and Colmar are operating on a normal schedule.

Have a great day! ❄️☃️

01/26/2026

This past Thursday, Access Services' Street Outreach team and volunteers from all over Montgomery County participated in the county's annual PIT Count! A tremendous thank you to all the volunteers and everyone in the community that helped us prepare for this night. Street Outreach is beyond grateful and cannot wait to continue elevating our efforts towards our common goal of ending homelessness!

01/26/2026

Homelessness is a community issue. Our neighbors are surviving in this cold weather in the best ways they can. Thank you The Montco 30% Project for sharing your experience with the PIT count last Thursday.

Want to get learn more about this community crisis? Visit https://www.accessservices.org/understanding-homelessness/

I’ll never have the level of fortitude and toughness required to sleep outside in the middle of winter. Yet people do – equipped with tarps, pallet structures, tents, camp fires, thermal blankets, and more. Wednesday, January 21, was the night of the annual “Point in Time” count in Montgomer...

01/25/2026

❄️❄️❄️ Due to the inclement weather ALL day programs (including older adult and vocational) will be CLOSED tomorrow, Monday 1/26/26.

Stay safe and warm! ☃️

01/24/2026

Reminder- you cannot take care of others if you don't take care of yourself first! You cannot pour from an empty cup. What fills your cup? How can you be the best version of yourself to show up for others? If you or someone you love needs some ways to be there for yourself first, give Mobile Crisis a call at 855-634-4673. We are open 24/7!

01/22/2026

The current Montgomery County Code Blue declaration has been officially EXTENDED, now ending Wednesday, January 28th at 9:00 AM. Anyone calling in reporting literal street homelessness can be referred/directed to the following shelters:

Norristown:
- Single Adults:
- Haws Avenue Methodist Church
- 800 West Marshall Street, Norristown, PA 19401
- 8 PM - 8 AM
- Can accommodate small pets (need crate/carrier)
- St. John's Episcopal Church
- 520 Church Street, Norristown, PA 19401
- Families:
- Norristown Salvation Army
- 533 Swede Street, Norristown, PA 19401
- Enter before 10 PM
- Large metal door is the main entryway; must be able to manage12-15 stairs for entry

Pottstown:
- Single Adults:
- Adult Pottstown Residents – Beacon of Hope
- Must be a Pottstown resident and registered at Christ’s Episcopal Church
- 316 E. High Street, Pottstown, PA 19464 between 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
- There is a shuttle that transfers individuals from Christ’s Episcopal Church to the shelter which rotates to a different church location month to month
- Families:
- Pottstown Salvation Army
- 137 King Street, Pottstown, PA 19464
- Door is on the side of the building
- Enter before 9 PM

Lansdale:
- Single Men Only:
- Trinity Lutheran Church
- 1000 West Main Street, Lansdale, PA, 18964
- Opens 8 PM - 8 AM
- Single Women Only:
- Wissahickon Park Building
- 765 E. Main St, Lansdale, PA 18964
- Opens 8 PM - 8 AM

Lower Merion:
- Single Men Only (5 beds)- Rotating Locations
- Jan. 1 – Jan. 31: Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church
- 625 Montgomery Ave., Bryn Mawr 19010

Upper Perkiomen:
- Single Men Only- Upper Perk Homelessness Coalition
- 777 Main St Pennsburg, PA 18073
- Pennsburg United Church of Christ, Annex Building
- 8 AM - 8 PM


These shelters are on a first-come/first-serve basis and everyone should be reminded that the shelter stay is only provided during the Code Blue night. They will be asked to leave during the day and they will be asked to leave once Code Blue declaration has ended.

Thank you!

Send a message to learn more