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Offers specialized information and referral to services available for veterans of the United States Armed Forces and their families. Provides free VA claim assistance by accredited Veterans Service Officers (VSO).

Offers information and resource navigation for individuals experiencing homelessness in Allegheny County. Services include the following: Provides information and answers questions about emergency shelters and engagement centers for individuals experiencing homelessness in Allegheny County. Makes connections to street outreach for individuals experiencing literal homelessness in Allegheny County. Assesses eligibility for housing programs for people experiencing literal homelessness in Allegheny County.

Offers support services to women affected by domestic violence and/or substance use. Services include peer support groups, individual counseling and advocacy, education and training on topics like healthy relationships and domestic abuse, self-defense training, and referrals to community resources.

Offers an interactive website as a resource for parents identifying the stages of development in children. Provides a free digital newsletter on child's development.

Provides non-medical home and community-based services for people with disabilities. Services are provided to promote consumer choice and independence and include personal care, and other activities of daily living under Community Health Choices (formerly the Waivers).

Offers medical assessments and referrals to specialists for Down Syndrome. Also provides information; maintains a resource book with referrals for each county in Pennsylvania; sponsors family social events and activities; and offers trainings for pediatric and family medicine residents, therapists, nurses, and service providers.

Provides home modifications to individuals with low-income. Offers ADA & UCC Assistance, Comprehensive, on-site assessments, technical assistance, and training on the federal and state anti-discrimination and accessibility laws. Gives training, Individualized, interactive workshops on disability awareness and disability-related issues, and monthly consumer training series.

Provides links to resources, organizations, and programs that provide various services and supports for families who have incarcerated and/or returning members, and for returning/reentering citizens.

Services include communicable disease reporting and investigation; epidemiology, informational and referral; chronic disease prevention and intervention; clinical services (including sexually-transmitted disease and tuberculosis diagnosis and treatment, immunization, and HIV testing, counseling and education); family health programs and environmental health services (including animal bites and rabies information).

Offers information and referral on community resources for energy assistance. Potential resources include: LIHEAP (Low Income Heating Assistance Program) via the county assistance office, LIURP (Low Income Usage Reduction Program) from UGI, and WRAP (Winter Relief Assistance Program) from PPL.

Offers service to connect stray or unwanted cats or dogs with individuals interested in adopting, fostering, or offering help until a animal can be placed.

Provides immunizations, HIV testing and counseling, lead poisoning prevention, education and case management, disease investigations, prevention, and education.

Provides free resources and service for individuals who have or who fear they have mesothelioma. Provides one on one consultation with Patient Advocates. Provides the most updated information on asbestos and mesothelioma.

Provides specialized information and referral services for individuals with visual impairments.

Provides a database of agencies and programs that might offer assistance for a variety of cancer-related needs.

Serves as the primary information and referral service for older adults and people with disabilities.

Provides information, referral, and funding assistance to Lebanon County residents seeking drug and alcohol abuse treatment services. All services are confidential.

Provides general health information and referrals including free pamphlets on health topics such as nutrition, drugs and alcohol, VD, etc. Sexually transmitted disease counseling is provided. Donor cards for kidney and other organs are issued. Reporting and prevention information on West Nile Virus, reports of dead birds. Issues Birth/Death certificates. Processes nursing Home complaints and restaurant complaints.

Serves as an Assistive Technology Resource Center (ATRC). Assists consumers looking for Assistive Technology devices and information to increase their independence. Distributes devices through the Telecommunication Device Distribution Program (TDDP) and Assistive Technology Lending Library. Also maintains a Reuse Program where consumers can borrow equipment when in need.

Offers support services such as limited housing and a weekly Military Food Share Program, which provides a box of groceries that includes fresh produce, milk, eggs, cheese, and meat.

Provides current information on heart disease prevention and the importance of nutrition and exercise. Advocates on issues such as; smoke-free public places, more bike and pedestrian friendly cities and towns, better nutrition and higher quality physical education in schools and affordable healthcare. Improves the quality of care for heart and stroke patients by providing training for medical professionals and educating the public about the warning signs of stroke, and providing resources for stroke survivors and caregivers. National organization supports heart and stroke research and disseminates medical advances and new treatment guidelines though journals, conferences and online courses.

Enables persons with disabilities and their families to find, utilize, and coordinate available resources and opportunities in their communities based on their individual needs.

Offers services including respite care, movement monitors, assistance with obtaining seizure response dogs, high school scholarships, summer camp for kids, training for teachers/school nurses on seizure recognition, first aid training, sleep and movement monitors/assistance, and care coordination. Provides patient education, information and support for adults, young adults, and children with epilepsy and their families, and those working with individuals living with seizures.

Engages in community health assessment and quality assurance activities and provides other public health services, including community integration and outreach programs, to promote healthy behaviors. Program support services include communicable disease reporting and investigation, epidemiology, informational and referral, chronic disease prevention and intervention programs, communicable disease clinical services including sexually transmitted disease and tuberculosis diagnosis and treatment, immunization, HIV counseling/testing, counseling and education, and family health programs, along with environmental health services.

Offers domestic violence support, resources, and referrals. Sexual assault support, health crisis resources and referrals, mental health resources and referrals are also provided.