Bell Family Shelter

Category: Social services organization in York, Pennsylvania

Address: 852 E Market St, York, PA 17403, USA

Phone: +17178459536

Opening hours

Sunday: Open 24 hours

Monday: Open 24 hours

Tuesday: Open 24 hours

Wednesday: Open 24 hours

Thursday: Open 24 hours

Friday: Open 24 hours

Saturday: Open 24 hours

Reviews

Jae Rellz

Jul 26, 2022

Rooms are nasty especially when you first move in. Staff is very rude they treat people like trash. They have favorites and turn a blind πŸ‘€ to certain families or individuals. They don't always feed you and just leave food on the counter uncovered most of the time. This shelter needs new staff period. Do not let the fake reviews fool you.

Janning Schrotter

Jun 7, 2022

I have the craziest story about this place only in California

Prolific Wonder

May 20, 2022

Birth certificates were sent to their shelter after I left. Go to pick it up and I’m told I already received it. I did not and relayed that I’d only come back once before to see if it had been sent. At the time I was told it wasn’t and given a UPS parcel that turned out to be my bank card. Not once did I disrespect or raise my voice after relaying this, but this woman (Pat) persisted to ridicule me. I even implored her that she could check the cameras to verify when I was present. And since I’m sure they keep record of whats received or not in regard to mail it shouldn't be hard to pinpoint a date. She says she doesn’t have the time etc., but will look through the files in the office. And that was only after the gaslighting and general dismissive demeanor. There were so many ways to handle that with respect and dignity. And I genuinely wish she had. All I wanted to know is if they didn’t give it to me then who did they give it to or if. Thats my daughters birth certificate its sensitive information you know? All the good will , any modicum of respect I had just evaporated. If your busy I get that. But there was absolutely no reason to be so flagrantly disrespectful and unprofessional.

Yalonda Graham

Feb 7, 2022

Here now and I see some get treated better than others idk what I'm doing wrong I'm doing everything they told me plus some and I get treated like I'm a pos not by everyone but I see others get treated better than some and I really don't think it is fair how they favorite people and I have proof of it and not going make a big deal but it's 2020 everyone should be treated and taken care of the same

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Questions & Answers

Can an engaged couple stay

Caleb and Brianna | Oct 13, 2020
Mary Allnutt | Oct 13, 2020

BFS does accept engaged couples, as well as, single women, women and children, and families.

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We are a couple we can't afford the rent in new York city I loss the apartment because the bills was to high I get SSI can we come to the shelter and help us with affordable housing thank you

Katy Rivera | Oct 14, 2019
L S D | Oct 14, 2019

Well first of all, are you currently in New York? I ask because Bell Family Shelter is in York, Pennsylvania. Second of all, if you're in York County, PA, you should definitely call them to ask if there will be an opening for you soon. There is limited space and a waiting list. My husband and I had to wait 3 weeks after the first phone call until there was an opening. They will help you find resources and make contacts, but the leg work is all you. Good luck.

My sister is homeless with three children. She is also with an abuser that controls her and threatens the children and at times I get a phone call or a message from the children because they are afraid and I know they want to help their mom?

Bambi Weitkamp | Oct 14, 2018
Timesha Woods | Oct 14, 2018

Some one should of called the cops amd let thr cops know what that man is doing . Have u sister call the shelter if she has no where to go.

Do you have emergency rooms available for women

RaymonJames β€œRay Ray” X | May 16, 2022
Bri Smith | May 16, 2022

They will just call

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Do you except single males and can you pic up in Carlisle?

Rich Yeagy | Apr 16, 2022
Shay Shay Carter | Apr 16, 2022

They only take males with a family not single males

Is there an option for a shower ?

Scarlethex1 | Apr 16, 2022
Patricia Graham | Apr 16, 2022

Please give more detail to your question

Do you provide shelter for single men, I'm only 19 no children or any family. I know I seen comments saying it's a "family" shelter but I'm just trying to see my options.

Jason Kirkwood | Feb 15, 2022
Scarlethex1 | Apr 16, 2022

Go to the ymca.

Do you guys provide any sort transportation for people going into work and if so what is around the range that you can drive someone. I'm currently in a bad situation and may need to resort to some help..

Jason Kirkwood | Feb 15, 2022
Shari | Feb 15, 2022

Hii! Sadly Bell does not provide transportation however, they can give you links and numbers to cab and bus services

What is the Bed sizes and room setups? Do they offer separate rooms for couples?

Kwaizha Preston | Jan 16, 2022
Conosha Lee | Jan 16, 2022

No separate rooms for couples and bunk beds are the setup in rooms

Iam from Baltimore what do I need to do to get in this place I need help and assistance to get where I need to be to have a comfortable place to stay intill Iam able to get on my feet

Nevin Suggs | Nov 17, 2021
stariasia Simmons | Nov 17, 2021

This is not a walk in shelter they lied to me and said they didn't have a room after letting them know that I don't have no where to stay they let me stay overnight and I had to leave after breakfast I'm still living on the streets they're going to tell you to call every day because there is a waiting list this town does not help you at all they leave you on the streets

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How long do they allow you to stay

Corey Lewis | Oct 13, 2020
Y33Tcann0n | Oct 13, 2020

30 days

Hello do yous take toy donations?

Bell Family Shelter | Oct 13, 2020
Wayne Weaver | Oct 13, 2020

Yes they do

My niece is an addict and has nowhere to go. Can she stay at the shelter?

Lisa Janes | Oct 14, 2019
Demone Jordan | Oct 14, 2019

Yes can as Long as there space she can stay....

Wht tf can't single men stay in this shelter?!!!!

Toby Floof | Oct 14, 2019
Nelijia Grovell | Oct 14, 2019

Single men can not stay here because everyone shares rooms. We cant have men sharing rooms with women and children unless it's a family unit.

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do you guys asept dogs he is 4 LB

Jan Colon | Oct 14, 2018
Timesha Woods | Oct 14, 2018

No the dogs go to the animal shelter and people go to the homeless shelter

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Hey I got a question my sis in law is at Florida and she is homeless with her boyfriend and she really needs help I was wondering how can I put them in that shelter please give me info

Genesis Alvarez | Oct 14, 2018
Lisa Kelly | Oct 14, 2018

Call them and tell them that you guys are homeless and need shelter

Can I drop off donations in the evening?

Lisa Janes | Oct 14, 2018
Timesha Woods | Oct 14, 2018

Yes anytime . Just give them a phone call and tell him u have donations u would like to drop off and tell them a time u will drop them off

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Do the father's can come with the mother and child if the whole family is looking at being in the sts

Ryan Vines | Oct 14, 2017
L S D | Oct 14, 2018

This shelter is the only one in the county that takes the entire family. Men, women, and children. They also take single parents, couples, and women by themselves. Unfortunately men by themselves have to try another shelter.

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