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Provides low interest loans and/or grants for home improvements to those Wilkes-Barre City homeowners who qualify. Eligible rehabilitation work will consist of repairs to correct housing code violations and lead based paint reduction activities.

Provides public library services for patrons, to include; book loans, magazines, DVD's, story time, ABC educational reading programs, summer reading programs, access to computer stations, printing and faxing services, special events and other library services seasonal program, book clubs and a LEGO Club that meets once a month.

Provides hospice care for individuals with terminal illness.

Provides services tailored to the needs of individuals with vision loss and blindness, supporting independent and productive living. Services include transportation with a sighted escort for errands and medical appointments; support services like mail-reading and bill-paying; support groups and information and referral services are also available.

This program provides free groceries and essential food items to eligible individuals and families in need.

Offers financial assistance for vocational training and equipment required for employment.

Represents low-income individuals through the expungement process. Conducts monthly community-based intake sessions in the communities most affected by criminal history record information. Intake sessions are staffed by volunteers, primarily law students. Following intake, petitions for expungement are reviewed, filed, and argued by PLSE’s staff attorneys.

Provides eligible individuals with vouchers to purchase Pennsylvania-grown produce at participating farmers’ markets and farm stands. Vouchers are distributed in the summer and may be used through November. Visit the website for additional details about the produce that may be purchased using the vouchers.

Provides children in under-served communities with preventive and restorative dental care and innovative health education programs focusing on the prevention of dental disease and the development of positive personal health behaviors.

Assists individuals with disabilities who have difficulty understanding and obtaining the full benefits and services. Under federal and state laws, protection and advocacy programs provide legal representation and other advocacy services for all people with disabilities and endeavor to ensure full access to inclusive educational programs, financial entitlements, health care, accessible housing, and productive employment opportunities.

Offers affordable, Subsidized housing featuring 1 bedroom apartments.

Provides school-based prevention program that provides goal-oriented mental health services to elementary-aged students. Created to address barriers to learning at the elementary level. Services may be provided individually, within the classroom, and within groups, based on the needs of the student.

An urgent care center for minor emergency offering convenient diagnosis and treatment of injuries and common illnesses.

Municipal office

Serves as a crisis respite service that provides families, who are in a crisis, with a temporary home and family to care for their children, while the parents work through the crisis at hand.

Provides comprehensive outpatient treatment for substance use addiction. Services include screening and assessment, Individual counseling, group counseling, family support services, case management and referral services.

Offers:

• BFA degree programs in Animation & Game Art, Fine Art, Graphic Design, Illustration, and Photography & Video
• Professional Certificate programs in Animation, Creative Business, Print Design, Web Design, and Social Media Marketing
• Pre-college studio courses and portfolio preparation
• Continuing Education and Youth Classes offer a variety of credit and non-credit studio and computer design courses for adults and studio courses for youth (Grades K-12). These courses are available evenings, weekends and during the summer.

Offers speech therapy evaluation and individualized treatment plans for each child, blending evidence-based treatments with creative, play-based activities.

Provides diapers to qualifying families of Indiana County.

Offers an all-inclusive licensed 2380 training facility/community based day program for adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Transportation to and from the center is offered. Participants are offered exercise, volunteer opportunties, recreational and educational activities. Referrals/intake are made to office in Tamaqua; location of day program is in Cresco.

Childcare provided on scheduled in-service days and scheduled half days when there is no school. Center must have a total of 10 registrants to offer school's out days. Offers half and full day costs. First come, first served basis.

Fire department

Provides aging-related education and training, including introductory and educational programs for older adults, caregivers, and the general public.

Provides free pregnancy testing, free diapers (3 dozen), wipes and baby supplies (eligible to receive every 2 weeks through an Earn While You Learn program) for moms with children up to age 3, car seat when mom is 8 months pregnant, baby gift basket and gift for mom when baby is born, parenting and life skill classes tailored to individual need and helps women who may consider an abortion.

Offers a continuum of care in behavioral health (includes mental health and addictive diseases), integrating services in both community and site-based settings. Provides a wide range of recovery focused treatment, services, and supports for adults.