Overview

The focus of our Emergency Prevention and Stabilization program is to help people in Bucks County overcome barriers (homelessness, eviction, or utility shutoff) to self-sufficiency and limit future need for help. An experienced Self-Sufficiency Coach will work with you to assess the emergency, stabilize the situation and develop a plan to prevent future emergencies.

Individuals and families with annual household income at or below 200% of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Federal Poverty Income Guideline ($41,560 for a household of three) may be eligible for one-time assistance to prevent or stabilize an emergency situation. 

For Housing Needs, please call the Bucks County Housing Link at

1-800-810-4434.

BCOC provides coordinated assessment for the Bucks County Housing link. For more information on the Bucks County Housing Link, click here. click here.

In FY 2017-18:

1,165 households were prevented from eviction

190 homeless people were permanently housed

1,648 households received housing coaching

820 people maintained utility services (electric, water, phone)