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Offers apprenticeships, training through business practice firms, classroom training, internships, on-the-job training, and work experience opportunities that prepare people for specific types of employment.

Assesses client's needs and helps client to access community-based services and resources. Arranges for in-home support, such as meal preparation, assistance with personal care, skilled counseling, house and yard work, transportation to medical appointments, and the reassurance of a personal emergency response system.

Provides a voluntary community based program offering comprehensive mental health, addiction assessment, rehabilitation, and support services. The majority of the assertive outreach approach occurs in the consumer's community through a trans-disciplinary team which includes a psychiatrist, registered nurses, mental health professionals, and specialists in the fields of chemical dependency, vocational rehabilitation, housing, and peer support.

Supervised, structured, full-day daytime activities and a continuing care program for individuals who have problems related to drug abuse who need treatment that is more intensive than in outpatient program.

Provides direct supervision to juveniles who have committed delinquent acts under the age of 18. Receives complaints and allegations from police departments and District Magistrates in Erie County.

Provides referrals to lawyers for many types of legal matters. Operates by matching potential clients to a member of the Lawyer Referral Service, who is also an attorney member of the Mercer County Bar Association. The service cannot answer legal questions, give legal advice, or provide forms to file for any type of legal matter "pro se" (for yourself).

Issues all liquor licenses in Pennsylvania and operates approximately 625 retail wine and spirits stores across the state. Distributes a wide variety of free alcohol education materials, conducts training programs, and offers technical assistance and consultation services to and for school districts, colleges and universities, consumers and alcohol licensees.

Provides training to individuals interested in volunteering.

Offers services for personal care needs such as bathing, dressing, activities of daily living, health care management for medical needs, and medication administration. Transportation and activities programs are available. Meals provided for dietary needs. Beauty shop, banking, and fitness area available on site. Physician services and security available on campus. Chaplins on staff and behavioral care needs available on campus twice a week, laundry and housekeeping services, rehabilitation, and podiatry services are also available.

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program provides free, confidential, and secure tax return preparation for those in need of tax assistance. Offers free tax help to people who generally make $60,000 or less, persons with disabilities, the elderly ,and limited English-speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax returns. IRS-certified volunteers provide free basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals.

War-Time Service Certain VA benefits require service during wartime. Under law, VA recognizes these war periods: Mexican Border Period: May 9, 1916 through April 5, 1917, for veterans who served in Mexico, on its borders or in adjacent waters. World War I: April 6, 1917 through November 11, 1918; for veterans who served in Russia, April 6, 1917 through April 1, 1920; extended through July 1, 1921, for veterans who had at least one day of service between April 6, 1917 and November 11, 1918. World War II: December 7, 1941 through December 31, 1946 Korean War: June 27, 1950 through January 31, 1955 Vietnam War: August 5, 1964 (February 28, 1961, for veterans who served â??in countryâ? before August 5, 1964) through May 7, 1975 Gulf War: August 2, 1990 through a date to be set by law or Presidential Proclamation.

Offers physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, developmental teaching by special instructors, and infant massage. PennCares preschools allow young children with and without disabilities to play, develop, and learn together while promoting a sense of belonging.

Represents residents, business owners, and other stakeholders in the House of the Pennsylvania General Assembly. Provides assistance with accessing state benefits and services, information about elections, and advocates for constituents.

Food bank distributes bags of non-perishable foods, bags occasionally include fresh or frozen items. Individuals must bring proof of residence in Lehighton area and will be asked to sign declaration of need. Individuals can receive a bag of groceries once a month.

Provides a comprehensive preschool program.

Maintains and enhances the infrastructure, public spaces, and essential services within the community. Committed to ensuring a clean, safe, and sustainable environment, the DPW plays a vital role in improving the quality of life for residents, businesses, and visitors.

Assists with costs of respite care, caregiver training, home adaptation, adult day care, and homemaker services.

Offers comprehensive routine and restorative dental care for patients with intellectual disabilities, autism, and behavioral health needs. Along with scheduled appointments, also accommodates emergency appointments and referrals for patients. Provides both non-sedation and intravenous (IV) sedation dental treatments, based upon each patient’s needs.

Offers a mobile library that visits specific locations to provide services to the community. Bookmobile services include books, media, WI-FI access, outreach, and mobile printing. Most items may be borrowed for up to 4 weeks.

Offers out-of-home Respite Care Services when vacancies are available in an appropriate group home.

Provides information and referral, linkages, and case management to low-income seniors and disabled adults at risk of losing their independence.

Offers general medical and primary care services. Provides continuing and comprehensive healthcare for the individual and family across all ages, sexes, diseases, and parts of the body. Serves each patient in the context of the family and community, emphasizing disease prevention and health promotion.

Provides first point of contact to report damage to homes, businesses, or other property following a major disaster or large-scale emergency in the community.

Provides new sneakers to children and teens.

Medical Health Care center for Veterans providing primary care and specialty health services, including dental, surgery, pain mnanageent, podiatry, urology, and orthopedics. Behavioral health care.