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Greater Reading Mental Health Alliance - Peer to Peer Support Program

Provides certified peer specialists services to those individuals diagnosed with a significant mental illness.

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Peer to Peer Networking

Northeast Regional Cancer Institute - Cancer Survivorship

Offers encouragement through connection and support that exists within the Family of Survivors and believes in the importance of providing information and assistance to caregivers, healthcare professionals, friends, and family, as well as the survivor.

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Peer to Peer Networking
Outreach Programs
Cancer
Social Clubs/Events
Caregiver/Care Receiver Support Groups

American Cancer Society - Pennsylvania - Breast Cancer Peer Support

Pairs breast cancer survivors with recently diagnosed patients to offer one-on-one peer support. Contact may be online or by phone, based the individual's needs. All volunteers are trained and certified by Reach to Recovery standards.

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Breast Cancer
Peer to Peer Networking

Community Resources for Independence - Veterans Services

Provides veterans with In-home personal care services, assistance with grocery shopping and meal preparations/feeding, assistance with personal hygiene routine and dressing, providing medication reminders, transportation and assistance with doctor's appointments, help with managing cleaning the home and laundry, community support services, access to wellness group activities, opportunities for social interaction, training sessions supporting independent living, assistive technology

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Peer to Peer Networking
Disability Related Transportation
Attendant Services for People With Disabilities
Independent Living Skills Instruction
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation
Errand Running/Shopping Assistance

Community Resources for Independence - Veterans Services

Provides veterans with In-home personal care services, assistance with grocery shopping and meal preparations/feeding, assistance with personal hygiene routine and dressing, providing medication reminders, transportation and assistance with doctor's appointments, help with managing cleaning the home and laundry, community support services, access to wellness group activities, opportunities for social interaction, training sessions supporting independent living, assistive technology

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Peer to Peer Networking
Disability Related Transportation
Attendant Services for People With Disabilities
Independent Living Skills Instruction
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation
Errand Running/Shopping Assistance

Hope Grows - Caregiver2Caregiver Mentorship

Offers peer-to-peer program that facilitates connections between caregivers to gain a continuum of support.

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Peer to Peer Networking

American Cancer Society - Pennsylvania - ACS CARES™ (Community Access to Resources, Education, and Support)

Offers ACS CARES mobile app that provides people with cancer, their families, and caregivers an easy, free way to: A) Access cancer related information B) Speak directly with American Cancer Society cancer information specialists when you have questions day or night, 365 days a year C) Find information on topics such as emotional health, finances, transportation, and dependent support D) Connect virtually with trained community volunteers who share the same cancer experience and background including diagnosis, location, military status, race and ethnicity E) Receive in-person support from clinic volunteers at pilot locations.

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Cancer
Peer to Peer Networking

JFT Recovery and Veterans Support Services - Coffee Shop

Operates a coffee shop. Provides a place for people to go, hang out, congregate, etc. Offers volunteer opportunities.

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Peer to Peer Networking
Eating Establishments
Volunteer Opportunities
Drop In Centers

Community Prevention Partnership - Parent Partner Program

Provides education, training, resources, and advocacy to parents with children involved in any of the child-serving systems: Mental Health/Developmental Disabilities; Children and Youth Services; Juvenile Probation; Drug & Alcohol; Special Education.

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Peer to Peer Networking

Community Resources for Independence - Veterans Services

Provides veterans with In-home personal care services, assistance with grocery shopping and meal preparations/feeding, assistance with personal hygiene routine and dressing, providing medication reminders, transportation and assistance with doctor's appointments, help with managing cleaning the home and laundry, community support services, access to wellness group activities, opportunities for social interaction, training sessions supporting independent living, assistive technology

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Peer to Peer Networking
Disability Related Transportation
Attendant Services for People With Disabilities
Independent Living Skills Instruction
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation
Errand Running/Shopping Assistance

Pinebrook Family Answers - Compeer of the Lehigh Valley

A volunteer companionship program between persons in mental health recovery and trained community volunteers. After training that is provided by compeer staff, adult volunteers are matched with adult friends who live with a mental illness. Volunteers are asked to spend one hour per week with their friend. Members of the match meet at mutually agreeable times and for activities they choose.

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Peer to Peer Networking
Volunteer Opportunities
Mentoring Programs

Christian Residential Opportunities and Social Services - Coffee Houses

Hosts Coffee House events in the evening as a place for friends to visit with friends in a supportive environment.

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Peer to Peer Networking

Community Services Group - Peer Support

Assists individuals with mental health issues in developing their path to recovery. Individuals work with peer specialists who are or have been the recipients of mental health services. Peer specialists assist individuals in basic living skills, support and advocacy, development of social networks, and with linking individuals to other services.

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Peer to Peer Networking
Peer Counseling

Alzheimer's Association - Greater Pennsylvania Chapter - Research Advocacy and Education

Promotes research to find the cause, treatment, and cure for Alzheimers disease and related dementias. Provides educational programs for the public, media, health care, and medical professionals. Advocates for clients.

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Alzheimer's Disease
Peer to Peer Networking
Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Medical Information Services
Families/Friends of People With Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias

Parent to Parent of Pennsylvania - Parent to Parent Support Group

Offers a statewide program that links families of children and adults with disabilities or special needs. Parents are connected one-on-one with another parent called a Peer Supporter, who can assist with a variety of issues: physical, developmental, special healthcare, behavioral health concerns, and educational issues.

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Peer to Peer Networking
Caregiver/Care Receiver Support Groups

LifeRing - Sobriety Support Group

Offers peer-led, secular online meetings for individuals seeking to live in recovery from substance use challenges related to alcohol and drugs.

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Peer to Peer Networking
Drug Use Disorder Support Groups
Alcohol Use Disorder Support Groups

Titusville YWCA - Mom-ology

Provides peer support groups for mothers, childcare is present.

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Peer to Peer Networking
Parent Counseling
Parent Support Groups

PFLAG Danville / Central Susquehanna Valley - Peer to Peer Support

Offers email support, resources and groups that meet online and in person geared primarily towards adult family members of LGBTQ+ children of any age. We also welcome allies and members of the LGBTQ+ community.. PFLAG does not work directly with youth but aims to improve their lives by supporting families and educating communities. PFLAG National also offers virtual Comunidad Latina / Latino Community groups for those who speak Spanish. Volunteers welcome to contact us for current opportunities.

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Family Counseling
Internet Support Groups
Peer to Peer Networking
LGBTQ2+ Advocacy Groups
LGBTQ2+ Support Groups
LGBTQ2+ Parents
Parent Support Groups
LGBTQ2+ Issues
LGBTQ2+ Individuals
In Person Support Groups
Hispanic/Latino Community

Clinton County Government - Parent Partner Services

Parent Partner services is a community-based program offered by Clinton County Children and Youth Social Service Agency. This service works with high-risk families and collaborates with other service providers in the community to assist families in follow-through and to address any barriers the parents may possess for maintaining childrens' safety in the home whenever possible.

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Family Preservation Programs
Peer to Peer Networking
Family Resource Centers/Outreach

Via of the Lehigh Valley - Autism Services

Provides adults with an autism spectrum disorder diagnoses with educational, vocational and recreational activities in the community.

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Peer to Peer Networking

Keystone Warriors - Keystone Warriors

Supports local post-9/11 veterans and their families located in or with ties to Pennsylvania.

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Food Pantries
Physical Fitness
Personal Financial Counseling
Military Donations/Relief Programs
Personal/Grooming Supplies
Veteran Reintegration Counseling
Peer to Peer Networking

Community Resources for Independence - Veterans Services

Provides veterans with In-home personal care services, assistance with grocery shopping and meal preparations/feeding, assistance with personal hygiene routine and dressing, providing medication reminders, transportation and assistance with doctor's appointments, help with managing cleaning the home and laundry, community support services, access to wellness group activities, opportunities for social interaction, training sessions supporting independent living, assistive technology

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Peer to Peer Networking
Disability Related Transportation
Attendant Services for People With Disabilities
Independent Living Skills Instruction
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation
Errand Running/Shopping Assistance

Pennsylvania Peer Support Coalition - Peer Support Network

Serves as a statewide network of people who use their own experiences with mental health and substance use to support others. Provides training and education about peer support and recovery, helps create peer support networking groups, and advocates for the needs of people who provide peer support.

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Peer to Peer Networking
Health Related Advocacy Groups

Leukemia and Lymphoma Society - First Connection

Assists patients with the initial anxieties associated with their diagnosis of leukemia and related cancers. Program provides the patient with a personal visit or phone call from a cancer survivor with a similar diagnosis.

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Peer to Peer Networking

Community Resources for Independence - Veterans Services

Provides veterans with In-home personal care services, assistance with grocery shopping and meal preparations/feeding, assistance with personal hygiene routine and dressing, providing medication reminders, transportation and assistance with doctor's appointments, help with managing cleaning the home and laundry, community support services, access to wellness group activities, opportunities for social interaction, training sessions supporting independent living, assistive technology

What's Here

Peer to Peer Networking
Disability Related Transportation
Attendant Services for People With Disabilities
Independent Living Skills Instruction
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation
Errand Running/Shopping Assistance