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An evidence-based home visiting program that focuses on three primary topics: Health, Safety, and Parent-Child Interaction. Program Emphasis: A) introducing a set of skills that help parents and families feel confident in making health decisions on behalf of their child, discussing the importance of keeping health records, nutrition, prevention of illness/injury, and temperature taking (free thermometer and first aid kits given) B) helping parents identify hazards in their environment and giving them free safety supplies to help create a safe environment for their child to explore and learn C) introducing a set of skills that increase positive parent-child interactions, and increase bonding between caregiver and child

Offers a course on policy making, and speaking with legislators to leverage personal experiences with mental illness into political action.

Provides surrender, rescue, shelter, adoption, and lost & found services for domestic animals.

Provides primary and some specialist health care for individuals throughout western Pennsylvania. Visit the website for additional details.

Provides referrals to volunteer attorneys for non-fee-generating civil legal matters.

The District Attorney's office acts as a prosecuting service for the State. Attorneys prosecute persons charged with crimes by police and offer legal counsel to police departments only, not to private persons. The District Attorney serves on the Prison Board and chairs the Victim/Witness Policy Board. There are 28 Assistant District Attorneys with special areas of concentration, such as sexual assault, white collar crime, child abuse and domestic violence. In cooperation with state and local police, the District Attorney's Office administers the Lancaster County Drug Enforcement Task Force. The Task Force accepts and investigates reports of drug sales or trafficking through the use of a 24-hour toll-free hotline. The District Attorney's Office formed the Child Abuse Cadre to train representatives from area police departments to become specialists in investigating child abuse cases. Accept reports of animal abuse in Lancaster County via an email tipline. Anyone who sees evidence of ani

Provides access to a variety of energy assistance programs so families can maintain their utility services, including Customer Assistance Program (CAP). CAP helps low-income, payment troubled customers of Duquesne Light establish manageable payment plans. Also assists with Dollar Energy Fund applications.

Provides the general public, regulators, medical and water professionals, academia, and media, with information about drinking water and ground water programs authorized under the Safe Drinking Water Act.

Provides support to individuals with gluten intolerance diseases, such as celiac disease, dermatitis herpetiformis, gluten intolerance, and wheat allergies.

Offers assistance navigating services offered by PennDOT including: A) Pennsylvania vehicle registrations B) Specialty plates C) License applications D) Disability plates and placards

Wrap Around, also known as Behavioral Health Rehabilitation Services (BHRS), is a community-based, empowerment approach for families of children and adolescents (birth to age 21) with emotional and/or behavioral difficulties. Emotional and behavioral problems can include: A) Anxiety Disorders B) Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder C) Conduct Disorders D) Grief Reactions E) Mood Disorders F) Sexual Abuse

Provides health wellness programs for condition management through the use of comprehensive, goal-oriented wellness planning.

Offers clothing, shoes, coats, and accessories for men, women, and children.

Distributes food to community members in need twice per month.

STD/HIV services include testing and treatment of chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis, as well as testing and referral services for HIV. Partner notification of possible exposure to STDs and HIV is available and serves to increase testing and treatment to reduce the spread of disease.

Creates and supports one-to-one mentoring relationships between youth and adults.

Nursing Home Transition is a comprehensive coordination of services and plans development to provide alternatives to institutional living to individuals aged 18 and older. Through outreach and service coordination with nursing facilities and residents, the purpose is to relocate from institutions to community living with any needed services in place.

Educates the target community about HIV/AIDS risks and prevention strategies, through community outreach activities and community partnerships.

Provides psychiatric, sexual, psychological, social, educational, vocational and recreational assessments, and rehabilitation. Designed to strengthen the client's ability to cope with the stressors that accompany community living and to reduce or extinguish the desire to act out sexually in the community.

Maintains a world-wide directory of Survivors of Incest Annonymous (SIA) self-help and support group meetings. Creates and distributes information tools such as literature, newsletter, and electronic media.

Food bank distributes bags of non-perishable, fresh and frozen foods. . Can receive a 7 day supply of food once every 30 days.

Provides a clothing closet.

Provides Services to Children in their Own Homes (SCOH), parenting programs and services for low income, at-risk, and unemployed parents.

Provides dental services, including exams, cleanings, children's fluoride, x-rays, sealants, fillings, and other routine dental care, including cosmetic options. Offers oral health education and screening programs.

Provides personal budget and credit counseling with the goal of keeping people in their homes. May assist one-time if behind on rent, utility bills, or deposit for rental housing.