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Offers semi-supervised housing programs for young adults to transition from homelessness. Provides services to individuals and families that may otherwise not qualify for housing with property management companies or other landlords, due to poor credit, limited income, or inability to pass a background check.

Provides training to improve job related skills, assistance in gaining competitive employment, and supports to enable workers to excel in community employment alongside people without disabilities.

Fitness center, aerobics classes, zumba, silver sneakers

Enables patrons to obtain access to books, journals and other materials unabailable at their own library by borrowing the items from another library.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Philadelphia enables all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. The Boys and Girls Club provide numerous programs in the following areas:

• Education & Career Development
• Character & Leadership
• Health & Life Skills
• Sports, Fitness & Recreation
• Arts & Culture

Provides Community Meals

Helps each homeless student have a school life that is as regular as possible during periods of homelessness.

Operates a museum that features two floors of exhibits and a genealogical and historical research library.

Provides rehabilitation services involve a combination of treatment and education services which are designed to restore maximum functioning, a sense of well-being and a personally satisfying level of independence for individuals who have temporary or permanent disabilities. Also provides habilitation services which involve a combination of treatment and education services which are designed to either increase or maintain the physical, intellectual, emotional, and social functioning of individuals who have not reached age-appropriate developmental milestones.

Specializes in assessing and treating children and adolescents. Provides initial screenings, assessment, and evaluations. A specialty medication clinic provides comprehensive medication evaluation. Comprehensive outpatient treatment services are provided. Treatment may include family, group, and individual therapy. Social skills training groups are available for children and adolescents.

Operates as a mobile barbershop/event bus. Provides knowledge and wisdom along with haircuts, health wellness, and clothing. Throws summer events like back-to-school haircut and book bag drive, fishing once a month, community events, toy drives for Christmas, art classes, education programs, and mentor/life coach program.

Provides case management services to individuals with mental illnesses. Assists in the recovery from mental illness by making sure that psychiatric, educational, social, and medical needs are addressed by connecting individuals to the appropriate community services.

Provides trained tenants' rights specialists who meet with tenants to discuss housing questions and problems and assist in resolving the problem. Counselor also educates the tenant, advocate for his/her rights, and make referrals as needed.

Provides computers that are available on a first-come, first-served basis during regular hours of operation. Computers have high-speed Internet access, CD/DVD drives and USB ports for flash drives and other devices. All are running Windows and have Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Publisher). Computers and tablets for children are preloaded with age appropriate games and activities. Also provides wi-fi for wireless internet connectivity.

Provides activities kids, parents, and caregivers of all ages can take part in. Activities for infants and toddlers encourage them to explore and learn new things and preschoolers get prepared for their Kindergarten classrooms. Offers classes and group activities tailored to parents with children up to 18 years of age. Services and schedule vary by site. Visit the website for details.

Offers individualized vocational assessment, community based work assessment, job seeking and placement services, supported employment, post employment services, post secondary education support, social skills groups, community integration and inclusion, independent living skills training, transportation, financial coordination services, and outpatient counseling.

Offers workshops and other forms of support that help staff in non-profit organizations develop the skills they need to function more effectively in the workplace.

Recruits and gives referrals of volunteers to an appropriate agency for the promotion of volunteerism.

Offers programs that support writers ages 2 to 5 in early literacy and kindergarten readiness. Workshops for toddlers and their caregivers are complemented by free book giveaways and early literacy resources.

Offers a pantry that provides canned and perishable foods to those in need.

Provides supportive community homes for individuals with Intellectual Developmental Disabilities.

• Community Homes: Provide 24 hr supervision
• Supported Living: 30 hrs/week in home services. Provide assistance with cooking, cleaning, financial management, managing medical appointments, personal hygiene, etc
• Family Living: Match individuals with families that are compatible.

Provides a web page with current information about vaccines, testing, symptoms, CDC guidelines, and other available resources.

The Lackawanna County Public Defender's Office represents those adult individuals who have been charged with a criminal offense and are determined to be indigent. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may obtain an Application for Legal Representation at the Public Defender's Office. You must provide proof of income and any papers that you may have pertaining to your charge. If you are eligible, you will be provided with representation by the Public Defender's Office free of charge. If you are in prison, you may obtain an Application for Legal Representation from your counselor. The completed Application will be delivered to the Public Defender's Office and you will be notified of your eligibility.

Provides clinical, marriage, and family therapy, counseling, and social work to anyone in need. Couples, families, and individuals of all ages are treated for a variety of relationship and mental health issues.

Provides vocational assessment, training, work experience, habilitative supports, job placement, and retirement activities.