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Offering a monthly food distribution provided by The City of Pittston Office of Community Development, in partnership with CEO Weinberg Northeast Regional Food Bank and the Downtown Pittston Partnership

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 an individualized, recovery-focused service that allows individuals the opportunity to learn to manage their own recovery and advocacy process from others living with mental illness who demonstrate ongoing success in their recovery.

Provides an array of employment and training services that include resume workshops, free career counseling, job search assistance, interview skills training; skills assessment and job fairs. Many services are available online.

Provides Learn to Swim classes for children 6 months to age 18, group & private instruction classes, as well as exercise classes available for adults.

Procures supplies, equipment, and services for all county departments at the best possible price. Procurements are made through methods such as direct purchases with purchase orders, online purchasing, requests for proposals, sealed bids, and the use of the county procurement card.

Free seminars are held periodically and are open to all adults ages 18 and older. Recent topics include: Motivational Speakers, Medication Education, Financial Training, Local Community Resources.

Provides car seats, convertible car seat, combination car seats and booster seats fit and properly placed by a certified care seat technician.

Provides the full range of library services including browsing and circulating collections of materials such as books, magazines, and other media for all ages; library reference and research assistance; access to Internet-connected computers, printers, other electronic devices, and photocopiers; and spaces for meetings and quiet study. Allows borrowing of items for library cardholders. Sponsors and hosts an array of educational, instructional, and cultural programming for all ages.

Offers a food pantry that is a joint effort of four local churches: First Presbyterian, Faith Lutheran, South Harborcreek United Methodist and Our Lady of Mercy to offer food and other necessities to those in need.

Helps up to 1,000 Philadelphia families buy new affordable homes and build equity for their futures.

Offers permits, inspection, and enforcement for all environmental programs.

Provides an education and intervention program to help youth deal with alcohol, tobacco, and other drug issues. Program is for adolescents identified by law enforcement, schools, or agencies as substance abusers.

Provides psychiatric evaluation, medication management, group and individual therapies, and care coordination with community providers. Asisists individuals who may have thoughts about harming self or others , significant periods of depression or anxiety, marked changes in mood, sleep, or appetite , excessive anger or aggressiveness, and much more.

Presents education and public awareness programs that promote the importance of good eye health and safety, and share information about potentially blinding eye conditions. Shares important information about signs and symptoms of various eye diseases and conditions,and ways to keep and make the most out of the vision you have.

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Helps members to understand Mental Health Advance Directives and, if desired, assist in completing one. Offers training sessions to groups on this subject.

Final Salute meets the unique needs of homeless women Veterans by providing them with safe and suitable housing. The H.O.M.E program provides transitional housing, on-site case management, food, clothing, transportation, child care subsidy/assistance, employment support and other essential supportive services to homeless women Veterans and their children. S.A.F.E.: The purpose of S.A.F.E is to prevent homelessness by providing emergency financial assistance. Stand Up: The Stand-Up for women vets program provides support for women veterans and military women in transition.

Gives residents easy-to-follow tips on how to come up with an emergency plan. These plans include family members with disabilities, for pets, and how to shelter in place. Also lets residents know about ReadyPhiladelphia, Philadelphia's emergency text and email alert system.

The Magisterial District Judge System is a system of minor court judges designed to hear cases involving traffic violations, minor criminal matters, disputes between landlords and tenants, and civil cases such as contract matters or injuries with damages claimed up to $12,000. The system also carries initial jurisdiction over all criminal cases, rendering decisions on the issuance of warrants, and finding sufficient justification to send misdemeanor and felony cases to the Courts of Common Pleas for further action.

Offers weekend retreats where individuals can express, release, and reconcile painful emotions post-abortion.

Provide intensive case management, education, training, work activities, job placement and retention services, and supportive services to move rapidly from dependence to independence through employment.

Provides residential services and supports, for individuals 18 and older who have a mental health diagnosis. Also offers a supportive housing program.

Provides counseling and group support to individuals and families who have been impacted by domestic violence.

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.