802 North Broad Street
(215) 232-2300
Hours: Monday-Friday, 7AM-2PM
PCEH's Day Center–known on the streets as "802"–provides a variety of immediate services for homeless individuals intended to help them maintain self-respect and make progress in overcoming their personal struggles with homelessness. Day Center services are coordinated and operated by Rogelio Soto with the assistance of Wilbert Palmer.
Men's Showers and Clothing:
Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM-9:30 AM.
Change of clothes with shower.
Men's clothing is limited, but if someone has emergency clothing needs, staff should be contacted to see whether extra clothing is available.
Business/work attire: 12 Noon. PCEH has a stock of men's business attire in case someone needs a suit for a job interview. After all, you only get one chance to make a first impression.
Telephones:
Monday-Friday, 9AM-2PM.
Free local telephone service (215 Area Code).
Bathrooms:
Monday-Friday, 7AM-2PM.
Peer Counseling:
Monday-Friday, 12:30-2 PM
Individual peer counseling sessions are available to address any number of topics relevant to the lives of our clients. Central to peer counseling is the knowledge that each person has unique circumstances and needs to regain housing stability. We try to determine their immediate needs, provide information and encouragement, and create a long-term plan. Topics include: obtaining necessary forms of identification, drug and alcohol rehabilitation, mental health treatment, housing opportunities, employment opportunities, applying for benefits, facilitating communication and reuniting with family, and general motivation and goal setting.
Peer counseling may be available other days and hours during the week. Please ask a peer counselor.
Mailing Address:
Monday-Friday, 11AM-2PM
Homeless individuals who are referred from in-patient, out-patient, shelters, or other social service providers have the opportunity to register to receive mail here. They are able to use this address to receive mail for the following purposes: welfare; social security benefits; bank statements; obtaining birth certificate (from various states), social security card, state ID; medical purposes; employment; and most importantly for many, to keep in contact with loved ones. Clients are required to check mail once a week to maintain privileges.
Resumés:
Monday-Friday, 9AM-2PM
PCEH staff will type up professional quality resumés for any interested job seekers.
