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Addresses issues related to Veteran's basic needs and other requests, to avoid duplication of services and to leverage funds, as well as to promote placement of Veterans into jobs. Issues addressed: transitioning back to civilian life, challenges securing employment because of physical issues, mental health issues, various disabilities, substance abuse, homelessness or impending homelessness. The VRC is prepared to handle all of these issues through its network of 34 Agencies who come to the aide of Veterans and their families in need.

Provides comprehensive services to children and adults who have experienced sexual violence. Direct services to victim-survivors and significant others include: Individual and group counseling and therapy 24 hour Sexual Assault Hotline Medical Advocacy: Accompaniment to hospital Legal Advocacy: Accompaniment to law enforcement interviews and court proceedings. Support with SVPOS and PFA Information and referral to appropriate resources Primary prevention programs, presentations and workshops available to the community, schools and other professional organizations Act 126 Mandated Reporter Training offered for any agency that interacts with children on a daily basis i.e.: school districts, faith-based organizations, after school programs, etc. The Sexual Assault Prevention and Counseling Center provides a Volunteer Advocate Training for individuals interested in becoming hotline volunteers.

Provides prepared Christmas lunch for the community.

Provides assistance to individuals and families in need of legal services in all areas of housing law, including discrimination and public housing appeals, landlord/tenant disputes, foreclosure and tax issues, and insurance claims.

Provides case management and therapeutic counseling services to individuals with substance abuse disorders or behaviors.

Safe Haven A parent of a new baby under 28 days of age, who feels that they cannot care for the baby, can give the baby to one of the nurses in the Emergency Department and simply leave without giving name or address. If they choose, they may give the nurse a medical history of the baby. The baby receives a check up to be sure it receives medical care for any health problems. Children and Youth Services and one of their employees will come to the Emergency Department and see that the baby is placed in a loving, caring home. Both the parent and baby receive an identification bracelet with a confidential medical record number from the Emergency Department. This allows the parent to contact Children and Youth Services if they want information on the baby after leaving it in the Emergency Department.

Provides residential programming on a short-term and long-term basis for adults with post-acute brain injury and other neuropsychological conditions. Skills associated with daily routines and developed in a natural home environment through training, supervision and functional application. Skills taught may include cooking, shopping, laundry, money management, cleaning, planning and organizing leisure activities, time management, self care, transportation and interpersonal skills. Programming emphasizes individual learning.

Offers residents of Blair County a supply of food for those that are in need of short term emergency assistance.

Provides cardiology testing services including electrocardiogram (EKG), echocardiogram (ECHO), cardiac stress testing, Holter monitoring, MCOT, and event recording, cardioversion, transesophageal echocardiograms (TEE), and ankle-brachial index (ABI) testing. See Helpful Tips for a full breakdown of department testing services.

Provides eligible patients with financial assistance for Susquehanna Health System bills.

Provides money, also known as Cash Assistance, to help:

Pregnant women

Dependent children and their parents who live with them

Dependent children and other relatives who live with them and care for them

Offers a donation center accepting gently used donations.

Provides an array of public library services. Additional services at this location:

• Art exhibits
• Bookstore
• Friends of the Library group
• Garden Group
• Meeting rooms which are available to the public for 35 at tables and 100 theatre style
• Passport photos (by appointment)

Offers referrals for community resources.

Provides permanent housing for single individuals in conjunction with light case management options available to residents upon request. The units are a single room with shared kitchen and bath facilities.

Provides one-on-one pregnancy and parenting support and mentorship. Also provides free baby clothing, wipes, diapers, and other referrals.

Provides free comprehensive home-based services to pregnant women and children from birth to 3 years old. Facilitates weekly 90-minute home visits to support the child's learning and development and encourage positive caregiver-to-child relationships. Offers two socialization days each month.

Provides medication management and case management services to chronically mentally ill adults.

Provides cooled, air-conditioned spaces during Code Red declarations.

Provides cooled, air-conditioned spaces during Code Red declarations.

Provides free or low-cost child care to qualifying families.

Informs unemployed and under-employed individuals about job opportunities and how to become prepared for them. Helps participants to identify realistic career goals and develop strategies to overcome obstacles. Provides both group-oriented and one-on-one financial coaching.

Provides support to individuals with mental health or intellectual/developmental disability diagnoses who live in their own residences or are in transition to living in the community. Promotes self-sufficiency and individuality, and maximizes the individuals potential for independence.

A licensed program that promotes recovery, full community integration and improved quality of life for persons who have been diagnosed with a serious mental illness that seriously impairs their ability to lead meaningful lives.

Facilitates classes and workshops offered in the visual arts.