The Code Blue
Overnight Emergency Warming CenterProviding safe and warm overnight space for men, women, and families experiencing homelessness.
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CENTER CLOSING NOTICE
The Code Blue Center is now closed for the 2022-23 season as of Monday, April 10th.If you or someone you know is experiencing homelessness, please call 2-1-1 or visit www.211sepa.org for immediate assistance.
The Code Blue Center, located below Sacred Heart Church in Phoenixville, provides a cold weather, overnight center for men, women and families. According to Chester County regulations, "Code Blue is when temperatures dip to 35 degrees or below (considering the wind chill factor). This is when the risk of hypothermia, frost bite, or other cold-related injuries could occur if outside for prolonged periods of time."
Ann's Heart believes that whether it is 35º or 38º it is too cold to sleep outside at night during the winter months. This is why the Code Blue Overnight Emergency Warming Center is open from mid-November to mid-April (depending on the weather for any given year) from 8 PM to 8 AM, seven days a week, with one paid staff member and up to two volunteers per shift each night. However, during a severe weather event the center may remain open throughout the day to ensure that guests have a safe and warm place to shelter from the storm.
Center Information
Location:Sacred Heart ChurchLower Level146 Church StreetPhoenixville, PA 19460Phone: (484) 393-BLUE (2583)Call or text for bed availability.Entrance to the Center is located to the right-hand side of the Church. Follow the sidewalk. Two large red doors to the Center are to the left of the walkway.
Help support the Center by volunteering your time! Volunteers support our work in various capacities, both during the day and during guest hours. Who We Serve
The Code Blue Overnight Emergency Warming Center serves men, women, and families from the Phoenixville Borough and immediate surrounding townships. The Center can accommodate up to 15 individuals each night.
Please note: We do NOT provide rental assistance.
County Resources
Are you or someone you know at risk of or are currently experiencing homelessness?Chester & Montgomery CountiesFor access to immediate or long-term shelter option, please:General Information
Doors open at 8:00 PM and close at 10:00 PM. Guests may not enter the Center past 10:00 PM unless they have made previous arrangements to do so with management as an accommodation for work schedules. The Center closes promptly at 8:00 AM. Smoking, vaping, alcohol, and drugs are prohibited at our Center.
The Code Blue Center has both shower and laundry facilities for guests to use and provides hot and cold beverages, hot meals, and access to toiletries and other immediate needs.
Community Resources
Below is a listing of local community partners who provide human services.For immediate emergency supplies for area homeless.For housing, transportation, financial management resources.For emergency case management.Local food pantry.Donations may be dropped off at the HEART, located at 35 Hall Street in Phoenixville, within the front vestibule.Donation Drop Off
Please be sure to label all donations with "Code Blue". If you would like a donation acknowledgement letter please be sure to include a note with your contact information or email us with a description of your donation.Please Note: In an effort to ensure that we are not duplicating existing services and are listening to those we serve, we do not accept the following types of donations: used clothing, blankets, sheets, towels, household goods, comfort or blessing bags, or similar items. Thank you!