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The PA CareerLink is a one-stop job center that provides an array of employment and training services in a convenient, easily accessible location. Services include job counseling, testing and assessment; resume preparation assistance, interview training and other prejob guidance services; job matching and referral; unemployment insurance and job registration; labor market and career information; information on financial aid for education and training; and referral for job training, transportation, child care, personal and financial counseling, health care and other human services resources in the community.

Provides a structured program of activities and health related services for older adults that are physically or cognitively challenged and who want to remain at home. The objective is to provide the client with social and mental stimulation, to care for their physical needs while giving their caregiver, usually a family member, respite from being the primary caretaker for an older adult.

Offers The SAFE Program offering daily academic and enrichment activities. Development of social interaction and coping skills

• Weekly incentive based trips

Provides congregate meals, socialization, and enrichment/recreational activities including: arts and crafts, computers, bingo, cards, pool, puzzles, games, and exercise classes.

Trained professionals provide support, assessment, and referral for the following:

• Aging problems
• Depression
• Domestic violence
• Drug and alcohol problems
• Mental health or mental retardation problems
• Parent/child conflicts
• Sexual assault
• Suicidal thoughts or actions

In addition, callers can receive up-to-date information on agencies and support groups which are designed to meet various needs. Provides in person crisis and mobile crisis services.

Provides Medical Case Managers who work in partnership with clients to remove practical and emotional barriers to primary medical care, access to medications, housing, benefits and entitlements, and transportation services.

Assists with housing expenses including rent, lot rent, mortgage payment, utilities, homeowner's insurance, real estate taxes, etc.

Provides a cooking skills program for families to promote knowledge and confidence in food preparation.

Offers varying types of substance abuse treatments and recovery that include: Outpatient Treatment (OP), Intensive Outpatient Treatment (IOP), Relapse Prevention Therapy (RPT), In-Home Family Recovery Program (FRP), and Peer-Based Certified Recovery Support (CRS).

Offers adult literacy, ESL classes, one-on-one tutoring, and a computer lab for independent self-study. Teaches a Family Literacy program specially designed for ESL adults with children in third grade or younger, a Citizenship class for those preparing to pass the U.S. citizenship test, a Language Partnership class for those looking to learn either English or Spanish, and a workforce development program for recent immigrants looking to enter or advance up a career ladder.

Provides emergency assistance for any heating source, fuel, water, medication, clothing, hygiene supplies, transportation, information and referral, and other expenses as funding allows. Cannot provide assistance for funeral related costs or narcotic prescriptions.

Group Homes offer children a neighborhood living situation when they are unable to live at home for reasons of safety or well-being. Group homes may also serve as a supervised step-down program from a higher level of care. Friendship House maintains group homes for young males age in Philadelphia and Pottsville. These boys attend community schools and participate in community programs.

Assists guests in navigating complex systems and services to achieve their goals, including obtaining benefits, identification, medical care, behavioral health care, and housing.

Provides safe places and structured activity during non-school hours and over the summer break for children to learn and grow.

Provides eligible seniors 5 checks totaling $25 to purchase fresh produce from local Pennsylvanian Farmers Markets.

Offers an outpatient treatment program serving pregnant and parenting women who are substance addicted. On-site services include HIV education, literacy education referrals, life skills education, parenting education, housing education, relapse prevention, individual and group counseling, and case management.

Offers a early childhood learning program to encourage children’s academic, physical, emotional, social, and spiritual growth.

Provides a residential program for older adults with memory impairment.

Provides food pantry services.

Provides the information and application for dog licensing within the City of Erie and the County.

Provides a warm space during the daytime in extreme cold emergencies.

Provides a warm space during the daytime in extreme cold emergencies.

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.

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.

Offers intensive, client-centered case management approach to empower families experiencing poverty and address root causes preventing them from becoming more self-sufficient. Helps enrolled families connect with community resources, develop personalized action plans, and objectively track their progress over time.