Assistance

If you are a student experiencing food insecurity, homelessness, in need of necessities, or simply need to talk to someone, please consult the resources below for assistance:

Housing 

• Out of the Cold : Out of the Cold is located at 318 S Atherton St, State College, PA 16801. The day shelter and resource center is open 9 - 5 pm.  The night shelter operates from 8 pm to 7:30 am and individuals seeking overnight shelter should register by 8 pm call 814-852-8864. Or, go to their website: https://www.outofthecoldcc.org/

• Housing Transition: Housing Transition is located at 217 E Nittany Ave, State College, PA 1680. They are open 24 hours and can be reach through phone: (814) 237-5508 or online: https://housingtransitions.org/

Basic Needs 

• Student Care & Advocacy in Boucke 129: call for appointment 814-863-2020. There is basic support: https://studentaffairs.psu.edu/basic-needs-support

• Basic Needs Form can be completed and submitted online: https://cm.maxient.com/reportingform.php?PennState&layout_id=27 They can also connect students with health advocates if they don’t have health insurance.

Food Options

• PSU Students- Lion Pantry on campus for free grocery and toiletry items with student ID (see hours):  https://thelionspantry.psu.edu/accessingthepantry
• There are also cub pantries in the building where a student may walk in and snacks.
• St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Community Cafe: Located downtown on W. Foster Street, the cafe provides a free weekly meal to anyone, Thursdays 5-7pm at 208 W Foster Avenue, State College
• Abba Java Coffeehouse: at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church; Provides a safe study spot, small pantry with free self-serve coffee and tea, food, and Wi-Fi Monday-Thursday (9-5 pm) on the corner of Locust Lane & Calder Way

Clothing

• Clothing by appointment Mon/Tues 9:30 am – 4:30 pm : https://studentaffairs.psu.edu/career/programs/events-workshops/PAC

Recovery on Campus

• COLLEGIATE RECOVERY COMMUNITY 106 Pasquerilla Spiritual Center University Park, PA 16802 Phone: 814-863-0140 https://studentaffairs.psu.edu/recovery

Mental Health

• Center for Community Resources: Support and Referral Helpline is a 24-hour, 7 days-a-week, listening and referral service provided to all of Pennsylvania. Please call 1-855-284-2494 or TTY 724-631-5600 to speak with one of our specialists. https://ccrinfo.org/
• CAPS: 501 Student Health Center University Park, PA 16802 Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Phone: (814) 863-0395 Crisis Services (24/7) Penn State Crisis Line: 1-877-229-6400 Crisis Text Line: Text “LIONS” to 741741 https://studentaffairs.psu.edu/counseling
• Herr Clinic:The Herr Clinic is open Fall and Spring semesters, closed for the summer and all University closures. To make a referral or self-refer for mental health services at the Herr Clinic, email: [email protected] or call: 814-863-0048. https://ed.psu.edu/academics/departments/department-educational-psychology-counseling-and-special-education/dr-edwin-l-herr-clinic