Caring For Lancaster County

Our Community Paramedicine Program works directly with those in need in Lancaster County through Refresh Lancaster: a mobile shower unit and medical office launched in tandem with LanCo MyHome (Lancaster County Homeless Coalition).

About Our Showers

Refresh Lancaster offers free weekly showers at several locations throughout Lancaster County. The trailer is equipped with two shower rooms big enough to accommodate several family members with small children. Those using these no-cost hygiene resources will be provided with clean towels and a kit containing toiletries. Handheld hair dryers and shower seats are also available in each of the rooms. The showers are cleaned after each and every use and there is heat in each room, providing you with a safe and comfortable environment.

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About Our Medical Care

The trailer is also equipped with a private office for discrete on-site medical consultations and basic medical care provided by an experienced healthcareprofessional.

Services we provide are:

  • Check Vitals
  • Check Blood Glucose Levels
  • Care coordination regarding medical appointments
  • Addressing medical and resource needs you may have

Additional Resources

Refresh Lancaster provides more than just showers or medical consultations. Clothing items, such as socks and underwear, are available for those in need (men, women, and children). Hygiene supplies are available to those in need of them (shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, dental, shaving supplies, feminine hygiene products, etc). Laundry cards for Festiva Laundry for two loads of laundry and detergent are available for the Lancaster City location. All we ask is that you bring back the card so we can reload it for the next person. Resources for further help based on locations for housing, food, clothing, medical/dental, counseling, addiction, pregnancy, and financial are also available. Additional services can be provided by our Community Paramedicine program, such as:

  • Transportation for appointments
  • Care Packages
  • Blood Draws for Lab Work
  • Vaccines

Our Schedule

TUESDAYS

Elizabethtown

9:30 – 11:30 AM
105 E Washington St
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
(Not deployed in the winter months when the shelter is open)

Day Center (Lancaster)

2:00 – 4:00 PM
22 N Water Street
Lancaster, PA 17603

WEDNESDAYS

Ephrata

9:30 – 11:30 AM
Pioneer Fire Co.
135 S State Street
Ephrata, PA 17522

THURSDAYS

Columbia

9:30 – 11:30 AM
Salem United Church of Christ
324 Walnut St
Columbia, PA 17512
(Around the back)

Day Center (Lancaster)

2:00 – 4:00 PM
22 N Water Street
Lancaster, PA 17603

FRIDAYS

Lancaster

9:30 – 11:30 AM
Union Community Care
304 N Water St
Lancaster, PA 17603

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Location

Headquarters and Administration
715 Fairview Ave
Lancaster, PA 17603

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