Children are matched with a consistent, one to one relationship with a supportive, nonjudgmental volunteer mentor. The relationship is monitored monthly by staff to problem solve obstacles in the relationship in order to support the relationship. Community Based Mentoring (CB) - provides the opportunity for a volunteer age 18+ to establish a relationship with a child ages 6 - 13 from a single parent home. The child and the volunteer are matched through common interests in hopes that the volunteer is able to enhance the child's assets as well as broaden his/her horizons. Volunteers are trained to look for teachable moments to develop social, academic, physical skills as well as work on ethics, hobbies and cultural, recreational and environmental experiences. Site Based Mentoring (SB): This component provides the opportunity for an adult volunteer to establish a one to one mentoring relationship with a child/youth who is experiencing an academic or social adjustment problem. College students are primari

Offers a variety of day and supportive living services, such as in-home and community supports, day services, respite, companion services, community participation supports, supportive living, supported employment, and deaf services with ASL.

Provides a variety of services to assist low income residents. Services include scholarship programs, employment programs, life coaching, nutrition, income management, and self sufficiency.

Various types educational workshops for students that are in middle school to college level, to help and assist in their developement.

Offers a community centered focused membership for those experiencing mental illness. Provides focus in: receptionist/clerical work, data collection and entry, in- house newsletter publication, computer skills, employment/educational goals, developing continuing education skills, cooking, meal planning, budgeting, gardening, and wellness activities.

Matches volunteers in one-to-one friendships with people in mental health recovery based on age, gender, and interests.

Helps kids learn life lessons while they build bicycles. Students are paired with adult mentors, then spend 12 weeks learning how to fix and ride a bike they choose. At the end of the session, students earn their refurbished bike and a new helmet. Students enrolled in this program can also access others, including afterschool drop-in, Earn a Book, youth leadership, and cycling programs.

Aids consumers in becoming more independent, locating resources needed to be independent, and achieving recovery. Peer Support does not provide treatment, but rather a mentorship.

Offers a mentorship program for boys and young adult males. Facilitates candid conversations about life choices and making positive life decisions, and provides advocacy and resources in support of mentees' expressed interests and concerns. Services include large group mentoring with topic-focused break out groups and one on one intervention as needed. Partner schools include Emlen Elementary, Martin Luther King, Jr. High, Roosevelt Elementary, and Wagner Middle.

Support services provided by a peer to assist in mental health recovery.

Teaches youth the fundamentals of chess while engaging them in ongoing mentorship in a safe space.

Connects young people with adult mentors to help them build confidence, develop life skills, and overcome challenges. The program pairs youth with trained mentors who provide guidance, support, and encouragement, helping them achieve their personal and academic goals.

Provides advocacy for individuals with disabilities, independent skills training, information and referral, and service coordination for individuals on waivers.

Provides a community-based mentoring program, one-to-one outings, and activities in the community.

Provides business planning and counseling, referrals and mentoring, workforce development, and financial options/counseling.

Provides pre-release mentoring services. Arranges workshops that educate incarcerated women about child custody issues, employment, housing, and health care. Aims to restore a sense of hope and dignity, and empower clients to make positive and responsible life choices.

Offers clients at advanced levels of the self-sufficiency scale regular meetings throughout the year with successful professionals and business people, providing additional mentoring and networking opportunities to position clients for further success.

Provides Veteran peer support specialists with a current or past mental illness experience who have gone through treatment are available to help other Veterans in their own recovery process. Peer Support Specialists offer a variety of groups and are also available to work with Veterans on a one-on-one basis and are able to provide limited services in the community.

Offers a variety of day and supportive living services, such as in-home and community supports, day services, respite, companion services, community participation supports, supportive living, supported employment, and deaf services with ASL.

Offers a mentoring program that promotes educational achievement; positive citizenship and leadership development; preparing for and maintaining employment; and support through guidance, counseling, and adult mentoring. Clients are exposed to high demand careers and go on several tours of successful businesses to learn about different careers. Clients are assisted in their college search, financial aid, and completing the FAFSA. SAT prep is offered and clients go on several college visits throughout their time in the program.

Peer specialists assists adults with mental health issues in basic living skills, support and advocacy, developing a social network and linking them to other services.

Uses volunteer recruits to provide mentoring services. Collaborates with other organizations that are in need of our mentoring services.

Provides Latino students with academic, social, and emotional support through mentoring and tutoring programs. Offers personalized support to based on students individual needs.

Provides reentry supportive services for families impacted by the criminal justice system. Offers services that include housing assistance, mentoring, case management, referral services, food, clothing, educational support, employment assistance, photo identification cards, driver's licenses, and bus passes for employment.

A school-based mentoring program. It is highly supervised by the professional staff of Big Brothers Big Sisters on-site at participating schools. The target population is elementary and middle school children, adaptable to meet the requirements of a particular school district. The program works in conjunction with school district officials to improve a child’s academic performance, self-confidence, respect for others & their cultures, and relationships with peers & adults. Mentors can be high school students, college students, or community members (depending on the site). - Conrad Weiser School District – East Elementary, West Elementary, and Middle School - Hamburg Area School District – Tilden Elementary and Middle School - Governor Mifflin School District – Governor Mifflin Middle School - Oley Valley School District – Oley Elementary - Fleetwood School District – Andrew Maier Elementary - Reading School District – Glenside Elementary