Men's Center

Men's Shelter

As Harrisburg's only shelter for men, the Men's Shelter provides lodging, nutritious meals, hot showers, laundry facilities, and clothing, as needed. Additionally, comprehensive programming includes:

An Evangelism Program which provides our guests with a foundation of Biblical principles, build upon Biblical instruction, individual and group counseling, and work study. - 334 men enrolled in 2006
A Social Services program which meets many needs. Our program helps those with mental/emotional problems find placement and treatment in sheltered environments and group home settings. In addition to our free health care, we offer eye, dental, and prescription referral/assistance. We also offer help with applications for benefits to which our guests are legitimately entitled - e.g. veteran's, disability, welfare, unemployment, SSI, etc. Finally, we help our guests secure birth certificates and photo ID's, along with free tax filing assistance.
The Helmsman Program: This area of ministry helps to restore lives that have been nearly destroyed by alcohol and drug addiction. Over 70% of Bethesda's guests have a substance abuse problem and accompanying dysfunctional attitudes and behaviors. By providing a Christian framework for change, hearts are being touched and lives are being freed from the bondage of addiction. Sharing, praying and showing God's love are parts of the spiritual emphasis of this program.