If you or someone you know is experiencing homelessness, housing insecurity, or a crisis situation in the Tyrone or Blair County area, the resources below are here to help.

This guide includes emergency contacts, housing assistance programs, shelters, and services for veterans, youth, families, and individuals in need. We encourage you to reach out directly to the organizations listed — many offer not just temporary help, but long-term support focused on stability, healing, and hope.

If you are homeless

Call 2-1-1 to register for assistance. Be honest and provide as many details as possible to get appropriate help.

Help for People in Special Situations

Children Involved:
Blair County Children, Youth & Families
(814) 693-3130

Teens Involved:
Family Services Teen Center & Shelter
1701 Sixth Avenue, Altoona
(814) 941-0975

Elderly or Disabled:

  • Center for Independent Living: (814) 949-1905
  • See Subsidized Housing list below

Fleeing Domestic Violence:
Victim Services Program
(814) 944-3585

Veterans Support:

  • James E. Van Zandt Medical Center: (814) 943-8164
  • Sweat for Vets: (814) 931-4558
  • Veterans Leadership Program: (844) 857-8387
  • Hollidaysburg Veterans Home: (814) 696-5211

Behavioral Health & Rehab:

  • Blair Drug & Alcohol Partnerships: (814) 381-0921
  • Altoona Rescue Mission – Men: (814) 201-2434
  • Salvation Army Rehab Altoona – Men: (814) 946-3645
  • Salvation Army Rehab Harrisburg – Men/Women: (717) 541-0203

Housing Assistance Agencies

  • Blair County Housing Authority (COBRAH) – Section 8: (814) 695-7548
  • Blair County Community Action Program: (814) 946-3651
  • Family Shelter: (814) 946-3651
  • St. Vincent de Paul: (814) 201-2246

Tyrone Area Subsidized Housing

  • Sylvan Acres: (814) 684-0305
  • Washington Apartments: by railroad tracks
  • Washington Terrace: (814) 684-3442
  • Tyrone Townhomes – Papermill: (814) 684-5404
  • Pennsylvania House: (814) 684-2817
  • Tyrone House Apartments – behind Burger King: (814) 684-2606
  • Greystone – Age 55+: (814) 686-7464
  • Woodland Manor Townhomes – Tipton: (814) 684-1429
  • Vail Park Apartments
  • Teaberry – Cold Springs: (814) 695-7548 or (814) 944-1559

Landlords in Tyrone Area

  • Verilla Real Estate: (814) 201-2767
  • Jon Virgilio: (518) 727-7026
  • Russells
  • Dennis Fink: (814) 931-8573