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WHERE TO GO
WHEN YOU NEED HELP
Fall 2009
Compiled by
4100 Hillsdale Road
Harrisburg, PA 17112
717-541-1101
www.efmr.org
Special thanks to Bell Atlantic, The Carlisle Sentinel,
Central Pennsylvania Business Journal, The Patriot News,
Three Mile Island Alert, Inc., Tri County OIC and WITF.
We hope this publication is helpful to you.
If you are not certain a listing has exactly the help you need, try
contacting one that you think is a close match to your need.
Chances are someone can refer you to the right resource.
Toll-free numbers and others listed may require that you dial “1” first.
Edited by Marlene Lang
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ABUSE
ACCESS YORK
dedicated to helping victims and
their children who suffer from abuse or
threatened abuse; assists in preparing a
Protection From Abuse (PFA) petition
800-262-8444
717-846-5400
717-637-2235
www.access-york.org
CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA
LEGAL SERVICES
offers assistance in filing a
protection from abuse (PFA) petition
717-232-0581
800-932-0356
213-A North Front Street
Harrisburg PA 17101
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE
800-799-SAFE
TDD: 800-787-3224
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICES OF
CUMBERLAND AND PERRY COUNTIES
800-852-2102
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
INTERVENTION
women’s shelter and
counseling service
717-273-7190
P.O. Box 42
Lebanon PA 17042
ELDER ABUSE
Attorney General’s Office
Elder Abuse Unit
866-623-2137
ESCAPE CENTER
717-774-3673
331 Bridge St
New Cumberland
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FAMILY VIOLENCE PREVENTION
information on family violence issues
800-END-ABUSE
www.endabuse.org
HERO PROJECT
if you suspect a child is being sexually
abused and would like to talk it over
with someone before taking action,
call the 24-hour Hero Hotline
877-874-HERO
www.hero-project.org
NATIONAL DOMESTIC
VIOLENCE HOTLINE
800-799-7233
TTY: 1-800-787-3224
www.ndvh.org
www.loveisnotabuse.com
If you use the web site, try to use
someone else’s computer or the
public library’s, so your partner can’t
trace the communication.
NATIONAL SEXUAL VIOLENCE
RESOURCE CENTER
www.nsvrc.org
PENNSYLVANIA COALITION
AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
private nonprofit organization working
to eliminate domestic violence, secure
justice for victims, enhance safety for
families and communities and create
lasting systems and social change
800-799-SAFE
800-932-4632
www.pcadv.org
PENNSYLVANIA COALITION
AGAINST RAPE
help for victims of sexual abuse,
including information, referrals and
resources
717-772-PCAR
www.pcar.org
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PINNACLE HEALTH
CHILDREN’S RESOURCE CENTER
serving Dauphin, Cumberland, Perry
and Lebanon counties to help victims of
child abuse or neglect, with medical
evaluations, interviews and treatment
when abuse is suspected; children
receive all necessary care in one visit;
located on the first floor of the
Community Health Center
2645 North Third Street, Harrisburg
717-782-6800
toll free 877-543-5018
toll free 800-932-0313
www.pinnaclehealth.org/crc/
YORK COUNTY AREA
AGENCY ON AGING
800-262-8444
717-771-9610
for information, support or assistance
in dealing with elder abuse:
www.ycaaa.org
aging@york-county.org
YWCA OF GREATER HARRISBURG
HOTLINE
800-654-1211
717-234-7931
www.ywcahbg.org
ADOPTION
ADOPTIONS FROM THE HEART
non-profit, nonsectarian agency;
provides free services before and
after placement; adoptive families are
approved and available prior to adoption
through letters, photos, or videos;
support group services are also available
800-355-5500
or email social worker at:
michaellinab@afth.org
www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org
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FOSTER CARE SERVICES
FOR PENNSYLVANIA
foster parent association
and statewide adoption network
800-585-7926
www.dpw.state.pa.us
/ServicesPrograms/ChildWelfare
SWAN
Pennsylvania Adoption Exchange
Department of Public Welfare
statewide adoption network, foster
parenting information
800-585-SWAN
www.adoptpakids.org
CHILDREN’S HOME OF YORK
provides social services for children
717-755-1033
77 Shoe House Road, York
www.choyork.org
AIDS
AIDS COMMUNITY ALLIANCE
& AIDS TESTING SITE
free testing and confidential counseling
800-867-1550
717-233-7190
401 Division Street, Suite 100
Harrisburg
AIDS FACTLINE
confidential AIDS counseling
800-662-6080
AIDS PLANNING COALITION
OF SOUTHCENTAL PA
717-761-7628
3461 Market Street, Camp Hill
Monday through Friday
8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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CENTER FOR DISEASE CONTROL
NATIONAL AIDS HOTLINE
800-CDC-INFO (800-232-4636)
TTY: 888-232-6348
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
email: cdcinfo@cdc.gov
www.cdc.gov/hiv/
REACH PROGRAM
part of CDC’s effort to eliminate racial
and ethnic disparities in health
717-782-2750
Pinnacle Health
2645 North Third Street, Harrisburg
Monday through Friday
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
PA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Health Hotline: 800-692-7254
717-787-8092
South Central District Office
30 Kline Village Plaza, Harrisburg
Monday through Friday
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
FAMILY FIRST HEALTH
(formerly YORK HEALTH CORPORATION)
717-846-5846
116 South George Street
Suite 701, York
Monday through Friday
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
www.familyfirsthealth.org
YOUTH AIDS WEB SITE
education and prevention
program for young people
www.youthaids.org
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ALCOHOL PROBLEMS
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
800-673-2426
717-234-5390
717-566-0660
www.aa.org
AL-ANON/ALATEEN
for information on where
to find a local meeting:
800-525-2668
www.al-anon.alateen.org
MOTHERS AGAINST DRUNK
DRIVING (MADD)
has an ongoing agenda to educate our
youth about the dangers of impaired
driving and underage drinking, as well
as adult education programs. Serving
Dauphin, Perry, Lebanon, Lancaster,
Cumberland, Adams and Franklin
counties
24-HOUR Victim HelpLine:
877-MADD-HELP
Victim Hotline: 800-848-6233
Pennsylvania State Office: 717-657-3911
maddpa@verizon.net
www.madd.org
BREAST CANCER
PENNSYLVANIA BREAST
CANCER COALITION
800-377-8828
www.pabreastcancer.org
BULLYING
ANTI-BULLYING STRATEGIES,
SOLUTIONS AND EVENTS
www.bully.org
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ANTI-DEFAMATION LEAGUE
www.noplaceforhate.org
CHILD ABUSE
TO REPORT CHILD ABUSE
Pennsylvania Department
of Public Welfare’s registry:
800-932-0313
717-783-1964
HERO PROJECT
if you suspect a child is being sexually
abused and you would like to talk it over
with someone before taking action, call
the 24-hour Hero Hotline
877-874-HERO
www.hero-project.org
CHILD HELP USA
National Child Abuse Hotline
to report suspected child abuse
800-422-4453
800-4-A-CHILD
PENNSYLVANIA COALITION
AGAINST RAPE
help for victims of sexual abuse, including
information, referrals and resources
717-728-9740
www.pcar.org
PINNACLE HEALTH
CHILDREN’S RESOURCE CENTER
serving Dauphin, Cumberland, Perry
and Lebanon counties to help victims
of child abuse or neglect, with medical
evaluations, interviews and treatment
when abuse is suspected; children
receive all necessary care in one visit;
located on the first floor of the
Community Health Center, 2645 North
Third Street, Harrisburg
717-782-6800
800-543-5018
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SURVIVAL TIPS:
800-262-8444
717-846-5400
www.pinnaclehealth.org/crc/
CHILDREN
(See also MEDICAL & TEENS)
BABIES
Pennsylvania Department of Health
800-986-BABY
www.dsf.health.state.pa.us/health
BABY SCREENING
non-profit established to save
babies through screening
www.savebabies.org
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB
OF CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA
after-school services and programs
include Smart Girls, Street Smart, Family
Support and Power Hour
717-234-3268
1227 Berryhill Street, Harrisburg
www.bgccp.org
CAPITAL AREA HEAD START
provides education and other services
to low income children ages 3-5
and their families
717-233-4220
717-541-1795
www.paheadstart.org
CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT
800-932-0211
CHILDREN’S HEALTH INSURANCE
PROGRAM (CHIP)
a state-funded health insurance for
uninsured children and teens, with no
income limit for eligibility
800-986-KIDS
www.chipcoverskids.com
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CENTER FOR MISSING
& EXPLOITED CHILDREN
call to report missing children and
suspected child porn activity
800-843-5678
www.missingkids.com
DAUPHIN COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF
DRUGS AND ALCOHOL SERVICES
717-255-2984
Front and Market Streets, Harrisburg
www.dauphincounty.org/humanservices/children-youth-services/
CHILD CARE WORKS HELPLINE
state subsidized child care
program based on income
877-4-PA-KIDS (877-472-5437)
CONTACT HELPLINE
information and referral service
800-932-4616
717-652-4400
CHILD CARE NETWORK
for financial assistance:
800-952-7419
for resource and referral services:
800-358-8725
ESCAPE CENTER
assists parents who may be
tempted to abuse their children
717-774-3673
CHILD FIND OF AMERICA
independent charity aimed at
bringing missing children home
800-I-AM-LOST (800-426-5678)
www.childfindofamerica.org
CHILDREN’S COMMUNITY
CHECK UP-CENTER
providing compassionate and
caring medical service to
families of South Harrisburg
717-233-1700
www.communitycheckupcenter.com
CHILDREN’S HOME OF YORK
provides social services for children
717-755-1033
77 Shoe House Road, York
www.choyork.org
CHILDREN & YOUTH
OF DAUPHIN COUNTY
also referred to as Dauphin County
Social Services for Children;
dedicated to the health, safety and
welfare of children and families
717-780-7200
ESTEEM CENTER
provides workshops, counseling,
guidance and support groups on
parenting and related topics
717-233-7611
331 Bridge Street, New Cumberland
FAMILY VIOLENCE
PREVENTION PROGRAM
800-END-ABUSE
FIRST CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN
conflict resolution training for children
grade 6 and older; other ministries
717-234-0415
219 Hummel Street, Harrisburg
www.hbgfirstcob.org
HEALTHY BABY HELPLINE
help and information
for pregnant mothers
Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
800-986-2229
HEALTHY KIDS HELPLINE
help and information for parents
Monday through Friday 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
800-986-5437
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HEALTHY BEGINNINGS/
PUBLIC WELFARE HELPLINE
eligible pregnant women and children
can find assistance to cover
dental and medical expenses
800-692-7462
SPECIAL KIDS NETWORK
centralized database of available
services and referrals for children with
special needs and their families
800-986-4550
TTY: 877-232-7640
HEIDI SEARCH CENTER
FOR MISSING CHILDREN
800-547-4435
www.heidisearchcenter.com
TROUBLED TEENS
866-828-0178
www.4troubledteens.com
KEYSTONE CHILDREN
AND FAMILY SERVICES,
EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM
education and help with parenting
and counseling for families
and children in Harrisburg
717-541-9620
PARENTS HELPING PARENTS
(PARENTS ANONYMOUS)
professionally led support group in
Elizabethville PA; aids and counsels
parents; also, a national network for
other parenting needs
717-896-3426
800-632-8188
www.parentshelpingparents.org
PARENTWORKS
resource center for parents and
young children; parent education;
child abuse prevention
717-257-5459
248 Seneca Street, Harrisburg
717-774-3673
331 Bridge Street, New Cumberland
www.parentworks.org
UPPER DAUPHIN HUMAN SERVICE
CENTER & REFERRAL SERVICE
materials and services provided
on parenting and related skills
and 24-hour emergency counseling
717-362-3321 (office)
888-596-4447(hotline)
PRESSLEY RIDGE
counseling on family issues and
parenting; help for parents and children
717-238-8118
121 Locust Street, Harrisburg
REAL LIFE COUNSELING MINISTRIES
family, parent and youth
counseling available for residents
of Dauphin County
717-238-5070
ACCESS YORK INC.
committed to improving the quality of life
and providing services to York County
victims and their children who are
abused or threatened with abuse
717-846-5400
800-262-8444
www.access-york.org
YORK COUNTY
CHILDREN & YOUTH SERVICES
717-846-8496
800-729-9227
www.york-county.org/youth.html
www.ychsd.org
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CONSUMER PROTECTION
FLOOD INFORMATION
800-FLOOD-10
(See also EMERGENCY HELP
& HEATING ASSISTANCE)
PREDATORY LENDING
the PA Human Relations Commission
published a booklet titled
“Predatory Loan: Don’t let a bad
loan hang you out to dry,”
available at www.phrc.state.pa.us
717-772-2485
TTD: 717-787-7279
ATTORNEY GENERAL’S OFFICE
Consumer Protection Hotline
800-441-2555
Strawberry Square
Harrisburg, PA 17120
“What You Should Know”
a consumer booklet available at
www.attorneygeneral.gov/uploadedFiles/
Consumers/bcp_book.pdf
AUTOMOBILES
800-LEMON-LAW
BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU
717-364-3250
CONSUMER ADVOCATE
help with questions or problems
regarding electric, natural gas, water,
wastewater and telephone service
Monday through Friday
8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
800-684-6560
717-783-1548
Office of Consumer Advocate
5th Floor, Forum Place
555 Walnut Street, Harrisburg
www.oca.state.pa.us/
CONSUMER
PROTECTION/COMPLAINTS
Bureau of Consumer Protection
800-441-2555
717-787-9707
Consumer Health Care Section
Attorney General’s Office
14th Floor, Strawberry Square
Harrisburg
877-888-4877 or 717-705-6938
TELEMARKETERS
to register your phone number
on the Do-Not-Call list at no cost
888-382-1222
TTY: 866-290-4236
www.donotcall.gov
CRIME STOPPERS
717-780-6200
800-262-3080
wwww.DauphinCounty.org
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINES
by county
ADAMS: 800-787-8106
CUMBERLAND: 800-852-2102
DAUPHIN: 800-654-1211
FRANKLIN: 800-777-1960
JUNIATA: 717-242-2444
LANCASTER: 717-299-1249
LEBANON: 717-273-7190
MIFFLIN: 717-242-2444
NORTHUMBERLAND: 800-850-7948
PERRY: 800-852-2102
SCHUYKILL: 800-282-0634
YORK: 800-262-8444
For the hearing impaired:
800-799-SAFE
TDD: 800-787-3224
YWCA OF GREATER HARRISBURG
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE
800-654-1211
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OFFICE OF THE VICTIM ADVOCATE
represents the interests of
crime victims; helps in overcoming
trauma and impact to life
800-563-6399
TTD: 877-349-1064
DRUG PROBLEMS
ADDICTION, ABUSE AND
EATING DISORDERS HELPLINE
national referral network for
addiction and other needs
800-222-0828
DRUG ADDICTION CRISIS
AND REFERRAL HOTLINE
888-268-9185
METH ADDICTION
assistance in recovery from the
nightmare of meth addiction; referrals
800-662-HELP
www.findtreatment.samhsa.gov
www.methresources.gov
NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS
717-233-3733
TIME TO TALK - TALKING
TO TEENS ABOUT DRUGS
help for parents in starting the
conversation about drugs and alcohol
www.timetotalk.org
TEEN CHALLENGE HARRISBURG
offers long-term residential programs
for problems due to drugs and alcohol
717-233-6549
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EDUCATION
FOR ADULTS
(See also LEARNING
DISABILITIES & MENTORING)
CARLISLE AREA OIC
ADULT LEARNING CENTER
provides educational,
counseling, training, parenting
and employment services
717-243-6040
29 S. Hanover Street, Carlisle
CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA
LITERACY COUNCIL
717-234-0077
1523 North Fourth Street, Harrisburg
COMMUNITY ACTION COMMISSION
Success Academy’s workforce training
for students trying to earn their GEDs;
help developing computer skills, and
improving language skills
717-232-9757
1514 Derry Street, Harrisburg
GED TEXTBOOKS
textbooks available to accompany
lessons on public television
800-354-9067
NATIONAL INSTITUTE
FOR LITERACY HOTLINE
800-228-8813
NEW HOPE MINISTRIES
child and youth programs
and after school programs
for high school students
717-432-3053
6 N. Second Street, Dillsburg
PERRY COUNTY LITERACY COUNCIL
literacy services
717-567-7323
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SOUTHCENTRAL
TRAINING COOPERATION
provides education, counseling,
training and employment services
Monday through Friday
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
800-692-7328
STUDENTS HELPING
OUR COMMUNITY
student volunteers with Community
Action Commission; helping
others with school work
717-232-9757
TRI-COUNTY OIC
ADULT LEARNING CENTER
provides educational, counseling,
training, parenting and employment
services in Dauphin, Cumberland
and Perry counties
Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturday, 9 a.m. - noon
717-238-7318
YORK COUNTY LITERACY COUNCIL
literacy services for adults
717-845-8719
800 East King Street, York
www.yorkliteracy.org
EMERGENCY HELP
(See also CONSUMER PROTECTION
& HEATING ASSISTANCE)
AMERICAN RED CROSS
717-234-3101
www.sqvalleyredcross.org
Middletown Area Chapter
717-928-3041
www.middletownpa.redcross.org
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CONTACT HELPLINE
emergency counseling and
referral agency for social services;
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
717-652-4400
www.contacthelpline.org
In Carlisle call:
717-249-6226
800-932-4616
COUNTY ASSISTANCE HOTLINES
Cumberland: 717-240-2700
Dauphin: 717-787-2324
Perry: 717-582-2127
Lebanon: 717-270-3600
York: 717-771-1100
CRISIS INTERVENTION SERVICES
provides immediate help
dealing with a serious problem
717-232-7511
www.dauphincounty.org
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WELFARE
HOTLINE:
800-692-7462
HELP MINISTRIES OF CHRISTIAN
CHURCHES UNITED
provides emergency shelter,
assistance and services for the
homeless and needy
717-238-2851
413 S. 19th Street, Harrisburg
NEW HOPE MINISTRIES
offers emergency support
and assistance
717-766-7333
15 State Road
Mechanicsburg PA 17055
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ENERGY ASSISTANCE
(See also EMERGENCY HELP
AND HEATING ASSISTANCE)
PPL OPERATION HELP
provides emergency one-time aid for
electric bills during financial hardship
800-342-5775
STAY WARM PA
help and information about winter
heating bills, restoring utility services,
paying heating bills, fixing residential
heating systems and locating available
shelters in their area
866-550-4355
Department of Public Welfare Hotline:
800-692-7462
LIHEAP
low-income home energy
assistance program
866-857-7095
ETHNIC/RACIAL
DISCRIMINATION
OR INTIMIDATION
HARRISBURG HUMAN
RELATIONS COMMISSION
investigates complaints of
discrimination, prejudice and bias
717-255-3038
www.harrisburgpa.gov/Government/
HR_Commission.html
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PENNSYLVANIA HUMAN
RELATIONS COMMISSION
Office of the Attorney Generall
Civil Rights Enforcement Section
717-783-8266
717-787-4410
www.phrc.state.pa.us
FOOD ASSISTANCE
(See also SOUP KITCHENS)
where information is not listed,
call for days and times and place
food is distributed
ANTIOCH TABERNACLE FOOD
PANTRY, SOUP KITCHEN
supplies food baskets for holidays
and food items throughout the year;
lunchtime meal program on Thursdays
717-233-8231
1920 North Street, Harrisburg
BIG SPRING AREA FOOD BANK
serves Big Spring School District
residents; distributes supplemental
food packages at
Friendship Fire Hall in Newville
717-776-5623
BREAD OF LIFE OUTREACH
Newport Assembly of God Church
Family Life Center
Shortcut Road, Newport
food distribution on second
Saturday of each month
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
717-567-3333
THE BRIDGE
EMERGENCY FOOD BANK
717-774-6255
122 Geary Avenue, New Cumberland
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THE CARING CUPBOARD
emergency food assistance program
of Lebanon County Christian Ministries
(LCCM); distributes food
LCCM: 717-272-4400
Caring Cupboard: 717-838-9493
Distribution sites and days:
Caring Cupboard
131 N. Railroad St., Palmyra
3rd Thursday of the month
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
LCCM
250 S. Seventh St., Lebanon
Wednesdays
clients assigned by week
.
Trinity United Methodist Church,
98 Fisher Ave, Lickdale
1st Tuesday of the month
3 - 6 p.m.
St. Paul’s United Church of Christ
Main Street, Schaefferstown
last Friday of the month
10 a.m. - noon
CHRISTIAN LIFE ASSEMBLY CHURCH
717-737-6560
2654 Lisburn Road
Lower Allen Township (Camp Hill)
ECUMENICAL FOOD PANTRY
Messiah Lutheran Church
717-233-6889
Sixth and Forster Streets, Harrisburg
FEED MY SHEEP FOOD MINISTRY
call for assistance in Dauphin PA
717-921-8528
FIRST CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN
food pantry open
Fridays, 11 a.m. - noon
717-234-0415
219 Hummel Street, Harrisburg
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GRANTVILLE AREA FOOD PANTRY
717-469-2444
faithgrantville@verizon.net
117 N. Faith Road, Grantville
HALIFAX
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
717-896-8092
105 Windy Hill Road, Halifax
HARRISBURG FOOD MINISTRY, INC.
open Wednesdays
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
717-761-2933
Christ Community Church
1201 Slate Hill Road, Camp Hill
HUNGER HOT LINE
800-FOOD-997
THE KING’S KETTLE
open 1st, 2nd & 3rd Tuesdays
5 - 6:30 p.m.
operated by
Jesus Loves You Ministries, Inc.
717-530-9200
30 North Fayette Street, Shippensburg
LEBANON COUNTY
CHRISTIAN MINSITRIES
food pantry open the first Tuesday of
each month from 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. at the
United Methodist Church in Lickdale,
Lebanon County
also open the last Friday of each month
from 9 a.m. - noon at St. Paul’s United
Church of Christ, Main Street, Lebanon
717-272-4400
MESSIAH LUTHERAN CHURCH
Monday through Friday
9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
& 12:30 - 2 p.m.
717-233-6889
Sixth and Forster Streets, Harrisburg
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MIDDLETOWN INTERFAITH
FOOD PANTRY
Tuesday and Thursday
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
or by appointment
717-944-5668
135 Emaus Street, Middletown
NEW HOPE MINISTRIES
offers food bank and other services
717-432-3053
6 N. Second Street, Dillsburg
NEW HOPE MINISTRIES
food pantry in Mechanicsburg
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
717-766-7333
PERRY COUNTY FEEDING PROGRAM
contact the United Way: 717-243-4805
PERRY COUNTY FOOD BANK
Monday and Wednesday
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
717-582-5211
18 W. McClure Street, New Bloomfield
PROJECT S.H.A.R.E. FOOD BANK
serves Carlisle, Mt. Holly Springs,
Boiling Springs, Plainfield, Gardners,
Carlisle Springs and surrounding areas
717-249-7773
5 N. Orange St., Carlisle
SALVATION ARMY
emergency food bank and soup kitchen
Carlisle: 717-249-1411
Edgemont (Harrisburg area):
717-238-8678
Harrisburg: 717-231-3653
or 717-233-6755
Lebanon: 717-273-2655
Lewistown: 717-248-8338
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STOP THE VIOLENCE MINISTRY
food pantry in Steelton
717- 236-2444
UPPER DAUPHIN
HUMAN SERVICE CENTER
Monday through Friday
1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
in Elizabethville
717-362-3321
for additional listings near you,
call the CENTRAL PA FOOD BANK at
717-564-1700 or find an extensive list at
www.centralpafoodbank.org
GAMBLING
GAMBLING
PREVENTION FOUNDATION
800-LOST-BET
800-567-8238
PENNSYLVANIA COMPULSIVE
GAMBLING HOTLINE
800-848-1880
HEATING ASSISTANCE
(See also CONSUMER PROTECTION &
EMERGENCY HELP)
COMMUNITY ACTION COMMISSION
rental and energy assistance as well as
social services aimed at removing
barriers to self-sufficiency; limited
emergency services, information
and referral for needy in Dauphin,
Cumberland and Perry counties
For information on all offices, go to
www.cactricounty.org
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1514 Derry Street, Harrisburg
(main office)
717-232-9757
149 Wilson Street, Middletown
717-944-1139
129 Market Street, Newport
717-567-6515
130 S. Penn Street, Shippensburg
717-532-8611
125 N. Enola Drive, #204B, Enola
717-732-1944
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
ASSISTANCE OFFICE
crisis grants available for emergencies
717-240-2700
33 Westminster Drive, Carlisle
DAUPHIN COUNTY
ASSISTANCE OFFICE
crisis grants available for emergencies
717-787-2324
2432 N. 7th Street, Harrisburg
LEBANON COUNTY
ASSISTANCE OFFICE
crisis grants available for emergencies
717-270-3600
625 S. 8th Street, Lebanon
LIHEAP
Pennsylvania Low Income Home
Energy Assistance Program Hotline
1-800-34HELP4
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Customer Assistance & Referral
Evaluation Services Program (CARES)
provides short-term assistance to
payment-troubled residential customers;
representatives make referrals to social
agencies and provide information on
appropriate company and/or external
programs; open to customers aged 60
and over, the handicapped or disabled,
the seriously ill, and households which
include a seriously ill family member
1-800-207-9276
Dollar Energy Fund
emergency hardship aid for
temporary help with electric bill
800-262-6816
Military Deferred Payment Program
assistance to customers who have
trouble paying bills due to a family
member being called to
active military duty
800-962-0383
Critical Customer Care Program
identifies customer who use certain
electrically operated life-sustaining
medical equipment in their home and
helps those who could face an
immediately life-threatening
situation during a power outage
no number available; contact Met-Ed
Customer Assistance Program
800-545-7741
MET-ED/FIRST ENERGY PROGRAMS
Emergency/Outage: 888-544-4877
Customer Assistance Program (CAP)
helps residential customers maintain
electric service and eliminate past-due
balances; offers a reduced bill based on
a percentage of income and debt
forgiveness
800-545-7741
PPL OPERATION HELP
provides emergency one-time aid for
electric bills during financial hardship
800-358-6623
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STAY WARM PA
help and information about winter
heating bills, restoring utility services,
paying heating bills, fixing residential
heating systems and locating
available shelters
866-550-4355
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
WELFARE HOTLINE
800-692-7462
UGI
Low Income Self-Help;
administered by the Salvation Army
800-844-9276.
UGI OPERATION SHARE
offers grants every other year
to deal with a crisis
800-844-9276.
WARM PROGRAM
free weatherization and energy
education program; Met-Ed partners
with community-based organizations
and energy conservation contractors
who provide energy-saving home
improvements and energy
education for customers
800-207-9276
PERRY COUNTY
ASSISTANCE OFFICE
crisis grants available for emergencies
717-582-2127
Cold Storage Road, New Bloomfield
YORK COUNTY
ASSISTANCE OFFICE
crisis grants available for emergencies
717-771-1100
130 N. Duke Street, York
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DAUPHIN COUNTY
WEATHERIZATION OFFICE
800-950-7447
717- 692-2637
200 First Street, Millersburg
PENNSYLVANIA UTILITY
COMMISSION (PUC)
regulates and enforces laws regarding
consumer rights in disputes with utilities
717-783-1740
HISPANIC COMMUNITY
LA CASA DE AMISTAD
OF CHRISTIAN CHURCH UNITED
social service center for Hispanic
community; call to adopt a family
717- 236-3279
413 South 19th Street, Harrisburg
MOUNT PLEASANT HISPANICAMERICAN COMMUNITY CENTER
provides food and support services
for the Hispanic community
717-232-7691
301 South 13th Street, Harrisburg
MOUNT PLEASANT HISPANICAMERICAN HEALTH CLINIC
717-260-9436
HOUSING
(See also SHELTERS)
BRETHREN HOUSING ASSOCIATION
transitional housing program; offers
professional help to women and children
dealing with mental health issues
717-233-6016
www.bha-pa.org
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BUREAU OF
CODES ADMINISTRATION
City of Harrisburg’s residential property
inspectors; rent withholding program
717-255-6552
10 N. Second Street, Harrisburg
CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH
clothing distribution
3rd Saturday of the month
9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
717-834-3140
115 Church Street, Duncannon
CENTER FOR PEACE AND JUSTICE
help with evictions, appeals
from District Justice decisions
and general landlord-tenant advice
717-233-3072
315 Peffer Street, Harrisburg
COMMUNITY ACTION COMMISSION
rental and energy assistance, limited
emergency services, information and
referral for the needy in Dauphin,
Cumberland and Perry counties
1514 Derry Street, Harrisburg
717-232-9757
149 Wilson Street, Middletown
717-944-1139
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
HOUSING AUTHORITY
717-249-1315
114 N. Hanover Street, Carlisle
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICES
24-hour emergency shelter;
Cumberland and Perry counties
800-852-2102
FEDERAL HOUSING
ADMINISTRATION (FHA)
800-HUDS-FHA
800-4837-342
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HARRISBURG FAIR
HOUSING COUNCIL
717-238-9540
1228 Baily Street, Harrisburg
PENNSYLVANIA
LEGAL AID NETWORK
Community Justice Project; learn how to
keep your public housing rent from
increasing after you get a job
800-322-7572
118 Locust Street, Harrisburg
HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
(HARRISBURG)
help for Harrisburg residents
experiencing housing discrimination
717-255-3037
123 Walnut Street, 2nd Floor
Suite 235, Harrisburg
HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
(PENNSYLVANIA)
to file a complaint about
discrimination in housing
717-787-9780
717-787-9784
297 E North 7th Street, Harrisburg
NEIGHBORHOOD
DISPUTE SETTLEMENT
mediates conflicts and develops
mutually agreeable solutions
717-233-8255
315 Peffer Street, Harrisburg
PUBLIC ASSISTANCE
information on public assistance;
call to report problems with landlords
if you are a welfare recipient
717-787-4550
717-787-2324
2432 North Seventh Street, Harrisburg
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SALVATION ARMY
provides the needy with rental
and utility assistance and emergency
food and clothing; Rental Assistance
Program case managers working
weekdays from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
717-249-1411
20 E. Pomfret Street, Carlisle
UNITED METHODIST HOME
FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS
transitional living and housing services
for 16-21 year-olds aging out
of the child welfare system
717-766-7652
Mechanicsburg
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S. SMITH JUNE CENTER
provides early intervention
services including therapies
and special education
717-299-4829
25 N.West End Avenue, Lancaster
LEGAL AID
AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION
Harrisburg office
717-238-2258
877-HBG-ACLU (424-2258)
infohbg@aclupa.org
IMMIGRATION
IMMIGRATION & REFUGEE
SERVICES OF CATHOLIC CHARITIES
717- 232-0568
900 North 17th Street, Harrisburg
U.S. IMMIGRATION
NATIONAL HOTLINE
888-572-1822
PPA LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE
800-692-7375
CATHOLIC CHARITIES,
IMMIGRATION & REFUGEE SERVICES
717-232-0568
900 North 17th Street, Harrisburg
AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL
York PA Chapter
AmnestyYorkPA@comcast.net
amnestyyorkpa.wordpress.com
LEARNING DISABILITIES
(See also ADULT EDUCATION)
CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING
non-profit educational agency
for people with disabilities
717-731-1900
415 Fallowfield Road, Suite 101
Camp Hill
LEGAL COUNSEL FOR THE ELDERLY
800-262-5297
PENNSYLVANIA
LEGAL AID NETWORK
800-322-7572
118 Locust Street, Harrisburg
LEGAL SERVICES
legal services for persons who can’t
afford an attorney; help with illegal
evictions, mortgage foreclosure
assistance and appeals of District
Justice decisions; Legal Aid can
also help in filing a protection
from abuse (PFA) petition
Harrisburg: 717-232-0581 or 800-932-0356
Carlisle: 766-8475
Perry County: 582-2171
West Shore: 766-8475
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MEDICAL
(See also AIDS, BREAST CANCER,
DEPRESSION, EATING DISORDERS,
MENTAL HEALTH, POISON)
CENTERS FOR DISEASE
CONTROL AND PREVENTION
888-4-HELP-CDC
www.cdc.gov
CHILDREN’S HEALTH
INSURANCE PROGRAM (CHIP)
health insurance for children of lowincome state residents; children are
covered by CHIP regardless of
preexisting medical conditions;
kids can be covered from birth until their
19th birthday; children must be U.S
citizens or lawful aliens and reside in
Pennsylvania for at least 30 days,
unless they are newborns
800-986-KIDS
COMMUNITY CHECK-UP CENTER
serves the medical and dental
needs of low-income families
717-233-1700
DAUPHIN COUNTY
COMMUNITY HEALTH PROJECT
717-232-9771
DENTIST REFERRAL
717-236-0486
DEPARTMENT OF
PUBLIC WELFARE HELPLINE
Department of Public Welfare
Medical Assistance:
800-692-7462
Access Healthcare Hotline:
800-433-1324
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DUNCANNON
FAMILY HEALTH CENTER
717-834-3108
FREE EYE CARE
applicants must have a job or live in
a household where there is one working
member, have no health insurance that
covers eye exams, have not had an eye
exam within the last two years,
or have a minimum income
based on household size
Send Application(s) to
VISION USA
243 Lindbergh Blvd.
St. Louis, Missouri, 63141
or visit the
American Optometric Association
website at www.acanet.org
HAMILTON HEALTH CENTER
offers medical and dental
care at flexible rates
717-230-3910
Capital Region Health System
1821 Fulton Street, Harrisburg
LIONS CLUB
INTERNATIONAL EYE BANK
www.lionseyebank.org/lions.htm
PENNSYLVANIA
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
877-PA-HEALTH (877-724-3258)
HOPE WITHIN COMMUNITY
HEALTH CENTER
free primary health care for the
uninsured; available for residents of
Dauphin and Lancaster counties
717-367-9797
4748 E. Harrisburg Pike
Elizabethtown
www.hopewithin.org
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HOSPICE OF
CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA
provides respite and bereavement care
717-732-1000
www.hospiceofcentralpa.org
A MISSION OF MERCY
a mobile clinic providing medical care
and medications for poor and uninsured
Christ Lutheran Church, Harrisburg
clinic location schedule at
www.amissionofmercy.org
VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION
OF HARRISBURG
provides maternal and child health care,
hospice services, psych nursing,
enterostomal and IV therapy,
dietician and private duty nursing
717-233-1035
800-995-8207
www.vnacentralpa.org
HEALTHY BABY HELPLINE
help and information
for pregnant mothers
Monday through Friday 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
800-986-2229
HEALTHY KIDS HELPLINE
help and information for parents
Monday through Friday 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
and Saturday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
800-986-5437
MENTAL HEALTH
BELL SOCIALIZATION SERVICES/
FAMILY SHELTER/BRIDGE HOUSING
provides mental health, mental
retardation and homeless services
717-848-5767
160 S. George Street, York
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BRETHREN HOUSING ASSOCIATION
transitional housing program; offers
professional help to women and children
dealing with mental health issues
717-233-6016
219 Hummels Street, Harrisburg
www.bha-pa.org
CATHOLIC CHARITIES, INC.
mental health services for children;
patients and their families are treated
regardless of ability to pay
717-232-0568
900 North 17th Street, Harrisburg
CONTACT HELPLINE
717-654-4400
CUMBERLAND-PERRY ASSOCIATION
FOR RETARDED CHILDREN
serves people with mental retardation
and other special needs in Cumberland,
Perry and Dauphin counties
717-249-2611
www.cparc.org
DAUPHIN COUNTY MENTAL
HEALTH CRISIS INTERVENTION
24 hours, 7 days a week
717-233-7511
SUICIDE PREVENTION HOTLINES
800-784-2433
(800-SUICIDE)
800-273-8255
(800-273-TALK)
TTY: 800-799-4TTY (4889)
Adams, Franklin, Perry, Upper Dauphin:
800-932-4616
HOLY SPIRIT HOSPITAL
Teenline
24 hours, 7 days a week.
717-763-2345
800-722-5385
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NATIONAL ALLIANCE
FOR THE MENTALLY ILL
a non-profit, self-help support and
advocacy organization of consumers,
families, and friends of people with
severe mental illnesses
703-524-7600.
TDD: 703-516-7227
NATIONAL DEPRESSIVE AND
MANIC-DEPRESSIVE ASSOCIATION
800-826-3632
NATIONAL INSTITUTE
OF MENTAL HEALTH
the largest scientific organization in the
world dedicated to research focused on
the understanding, treatment, and
prevention of mental disorders and
the promotion of mental health
301-443-4513
866-615-6464
TTY: 301-443-8431
TTY: 866-415-8051
www.nimhinfo@nih.gov
PAXTON STREET HOME
BENEVOLENT SOCIETY
support and recovery programming for
individuals with mental illness including
employment skills, support, assisted
living and Alzheimer’s care
717-236-5508
PEACE OF MIND PROJECT
866-30-PEACE
www.peaceofmindproject.com
VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION
OF HARRISBURG
717-233-1035
800-995-8207
www.vnacentralpa.org
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MENTORS
(See also VOLUNTEER)
AMERICA’S PROMISE
devoted to improving the
lives of young people
www.americaspromise.org
NATIONAL FATHERHOOD INITIATIVE
800-790-DADS
www.fatherhood.org
NATIONAL
MENTORING PARTNERSHIP
www.mentoring.org
STUDENTS HELPING
OUR COMMUNITY (SHOC)
student volunteers helping
with school work
717-232-9757
PARENTING
(Also see CHILDREN)
BOYS TOWN HOTLINE
parenting crisis hotline
800-448-3000
TTY: 800-448-1833
www.boystown.org
NATIONAL FATHERHOOD INITIATIVE
800-790-DADS
www.fatherhood.org
PARENTS ANONYMOUS
professionally led support groups
to aid and counsel parents
800-984-9923
717-238-0937
717-896-3426
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PARENTING EDUCATION
www.learntoparent.org
PARENTWORKS
OF PRESSLEY RIDGE
resource center for parents
and young children; parent education
and child-abuse prevention
717-774-3673
331 Bridge Street, New Cumberland
www.parentworks.org
TOUGHLOVE
self-help advice and direction
for parents whose children
display behavioral problems
717-652- 4400
POISON
POISON CONTROL CENTER
800-222-1222
CHILDHOOD LEAD POISONING
PREVENTION PROGRAM
Polyclinic (Health) Campus
of Pinnacle Health
717-782-4141
2501 N. Third Street, Harrisburg
RAPE
PENNSYLVANIA
COALITION AGAINST RAPE
800-932-4632
www.pcadv.org
YWCA OF GREATER HARRISBURG
RAPE CRISIS AND DOMESTIC
VIOLENCE SERVICES HOTLINE
800-654-1211
717-238-7273 or 717-238-7931
www.ywcahbg.org
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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE
800-799-SAFE
TDD: 800-787-3224
SENIOR CITIZENS
DAUPHIN COUNTY
AREA AGENCY ON AGING
assessment, care management and
services for individuals age 60 and over
717-780-6130
2 S. Second Street, Third Floor
Harrisburg
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
AREA AGENCY ON AGING
Carlisle: 717-240-6110
Shippensburg: 717-532-7286
West Shore: 717-697-0371
PENNSYLVANIA DENTAL ASSOCIATION
SENIOR DENTAL CARE
program for low income senior citizens
to receive dental care at reduced cost
717-234-5941 ext. 105
www.padental.org
ELDER CARE
helps locate assisted living
or find an elder care manager
www.eldercare.gov
ELDER ABUSE
800-262-8444
HEINZ-HARRISBURG
SENIOR CENTER
717-238-7860
1824 N. Fourth Street, Harrisburg
MOHLER SENIOR CENTER
717-533-2002
25 Hope Drive, Hershey
www.mohlerseniorcenter.com
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HOLY SPIRIT HOSPITAL
senior behavioral health program
717-763-2228
www.hsh.org
PENNSYLVANIA SECURITIES
AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
call with reports related
to investment scams
800-600-0007
RETIRED SENIOR
VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
717-541-9521
ROYALTON SENIOR CENTER
717-944-4831
101 Northumberland Street, Royalton
AREA AGENCIES ON AGING
Cumberland County: 717-732-3915
Dauphin County: 717-255-2790
Perry County: 717-582-2131
West Shore: 717-774-0409
York County: 800-632-9073 or 717-846-9610
SHELTERS
AGAPE FAMILY SHELTER
shelter for homeless women
and their children
717-772-6573
139 South Ninth Street, Lebanon
BELL SOCIALIZATION SERVICES/
FAMILY SHELTER/BRIDGE HOUSING
shelter for single women and families;
provides mental health, mental
retardation and homeless services
717-848-5767
160 S. George Street, York
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BETHESDA MISSION
operates two shelters in Harrisburg for
homeless men, women and children;
also provides Christian human services,
food and addiction recovery
717-257-4440
611 Reily Street, Harrisburg
www.bethesdamission.org
BRETHREN HOUSING ASSOCIATION
transitional housing for families
who have been homeless
717-233-6016
www.bha-pa.org
DAYSTAR CENTER
OF SPIRITUAL RECOVERY
a drop-in center for homeless
men, women and families
717-647-9232
125 North 18th Street, Harrisburg
Or write: Rev. Dr. R. Kenneth Gunter
Daystar Center of Spiritual Recovery
PO Box 60574, Harrisburg PA 17106
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
INTERVENTION
women’s shelter and counseling
service in Lebanon
717-273-7190
EVERGREEN HOUSE
transitional housing for single
recovering women with children
717-238-6343
100 Evergreen Street, Harrisburg
INTERFAITH FAMILY SHELTER
housing for homeless families
for up to 60 days
717-236-6783
1002 Hemlock Drive, Harrisburg
LEBANON RESCUE MISSION
homeless shelter and holiday meals
717-273-2301
439 South 6th Street, Lebanon
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PAXTON MINISTRIES
home for poor and mentally
challenged adults
717-236-5508
2001 Paxton Street, Harrisburg
BETHESDA MISSION
evening and weekend meals; shelter
717-257-4440
611 Reily Street, Harrisburg
www.bethesdamission.org
SAFE HARBOR
long-term shelter at the former James
Wilson Hotel in Carlisle; provides bridge
housing and self-enhancement programs
for homeless and potentially homeless
single adults and families
717-249-2200
102 West High Street, Carlisle
BIG SPRING AREA FOOD BANK
serves Big Spring School
District residents; distributes
supplemental food packages at
Friendship Fire Hall in Newville
717-776-5623
SHALOM HOUSE
shelter for homeless
women and children
800-932-4616
717-249-6226
Or write: P.O. Box 3893, Harrisburg PA
YORK RESCUE MISSION
city soup kitchen and homeless shelter;
Christmas Eve meal and Thanksgiving
baskets also available
717-845-7662
367 West Market Street, York
YWCA OF GREATER HARRISBURG’S
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE
800-654-1211
SOUP KITCHENS
BREAD OF LIFE OUTREACH
food distribution on second Saturday
of the month from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Newport Assembly of God Church
Family Life Center
Shortcut Road, Newport
717-567-3333
THE BRIDGE
EMERGENCY FOOD BANK
717-774-6255
310 Third Street, New Cumberland
CAMP CURTAIN MEMORIAL MITCHEL
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
serves lunch five days a week
717-233-0335
310 N. Third Street, Harrisburg
www.downtowndailybread.org
CATHEDRAL OF ST. PATRICK
717-232-2169
212 State Street, Harrisburg
www.stpatrickcathedral.com
(See also FOOD ASSISTANCE)
ANTIOCH TABERNACLE
FOOD PANTRY, SOUP KITCHEN
supplies food baskets for holidays and
food items throughout the year;
lunchtime meal program Thursdays
717-233-8231
1920 North Street, Harrisburg
CHRISTIAN LIFE ASSEMBLY CHURCH
distribution from central food bank out of
this Camp Hill church one Tuesday per
month; call for distribution date and time
717-737-6560
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DOWNTOWN DAILY BREAD
soup kitchen in downtown Harrisburg
serving lunch seven days a week
717-238-4717
234 South Street, Harrisburg
ECUMENICAL FOOD PANTRY
Messiah Lutheran Church
717-233-6889
Sixth and Forster Streets, Harrisburg
FEED MY SHEEP FOOD MINISTRY
call for assistance in Dauphin, PA
717-921-8528
FIRST CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN
food pantry open
11 a.m. - noon on Fridays
717-234-0415
219 Hummel Street, Harrisburg
GRANTVILLE AREA FOOD PANTRY
717-469-2444
HALIFAX
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
717-896-8092
105 Windy Hill Road, Halifax
THE KING’S KETTLE
1st, 2nd and 3rd Tuesdays
5 - 6:30 p.m.
operated by
Jesus Loves You Ministries, Inc.
717-530-9200
30 North Fayette Street, Shippensburg
LEBANON COUNTY
CHRISTIAN MINSITRIES
food pantry open the first Tuesday
of the month from 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.
at the United Methodist Church
in Lickdale (Lebanon County)
open the last Friday of each month
from 9 a.m. - noon at St. Paul’s United
Church of Christ, Main Street, Lebanon
717-272-4400
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MESSIAH LUTHERAN CHURCH
Monday through Friday
9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
12:30 p.m. - 2 p.m.
717-233-6889
6th and Forster Streets, Harrisburg
MIDDLETOWN
INTERFAITH FOOD PANTRY
Tuesday and Thursday
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
or by appointment
717-944-5668
135 Emaus Street, Middletown
NEW HOPE MINISTRIES
offers food bank and other services
717-432-3053
6 N. Second Street, Dillsburg
NEW HOPE MINISTRIES
food pantry open
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
717-766-7333
15 State Road, Mechanicsburg
OUR DAILY BREAD
city soup kitchen
717-848-1674
331 S. George Street, York
PERRY COUNTY FEEDING PROGRAM
contact the United Way: 717-243-4805
PERRY COUNTY FOOD BANK
Monday and Wednesday
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
717-582-5211
18 W. McClure Street, New Bloomfield
PROJECT S.H.A.R.E. FOOD BANK
serves Carlisle, Mt. Holly Springs,
Boiling Springs, Plainfield, Gardners,
Carlisle Springs and surrounding areas
717-249-7773
5 N. Orange St., Carlisle
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ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI
CATHOLIC CHURCH SOUP KITCHEN
serves lunch six days a week
717-236-4506
1459 Zarker Street, Harrisburg
SALVATION ARMY
emergency food bank and soup kitchen
Carlisle: 717-249-1411
Edgemont (Harrisburg area): 717-238-8678
Harrisburg: 717-231-3653 or 717-233-6755
Lebanon: 717-273-2655
Lewistown: 717-248-8338
SOUTH CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA
FOOD BANK
supplies food to area shelters, needy
organizations, and food pantries;
assists families with nutrition
and food supplements
717-564-1700
3908 Corey Road, Harrisburg
www.centralpafoodbank.org
YORK RESCUE MISSION
soup kitchen; homeless shelter;
provides Thanksgiving baskets
and a Christmas Eve meal
717-845-7662
367 West Market Street, 17404
For additional listings
near you, call the
CENTRAL PA FOOD BANK
717-564-1700
or find an extensive list at
www.centralpafoodbank.org
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NATIONAL RUNAWAY SWITCHBOARD
800-RUNAWAY
www.1800runaway.org
TEEN CHALLENGE HARRISBURG
long-term residential programs
for drug and alcohol abuse problems
717-233-6549
TEEN LINE
800-722-5385
RUNAWAY HOTLINE
800-621-4000
UNITED METHODIST HOME
FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS
transitional living and housing
services for 16-21 year-olds
aging out of the child welfare system
717-766-7652
5120 Simpson Ferry Road
Mechanicsburg
www.umhcservices.org
WELLSPAN
WOMEN’S CENTER TEEN PROGRAM
offers workshop designed to teach teens
and their parents how to recognize toxic
relationships and skills needed to
develop healthy dating habits
717-851-3500 or 800-840-5905
35 Monument Road, York
YOUTH CRISIS HOTLINE
800-448-4663
YWCA OF GREATER HARRISBURG
717-238-7273
TEENS
CENACLE SHELTER
Harrisburg area shelter
for runaway teens
717-236-8211
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VETERANS
BUREAU OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
provides advice and assistance to
Pennsylvania’s 1.1 million veterans and
their families; provides quality care to
aging veterans; and creates responsible
citizens and develop lifelong learning
in veterans’ children who reside at
Scotland School for Veterans’ Children
800-547-2838
Bldg S-0-47, FTIG, Annville PA 17003
bfoster@state.pa.us
www.paveterans.state.pa.us
DAUPHIN COUNTY
VETERANS’ AFFAIRS OFFICE
connects veterans and their families to
the social services they may need
including education, medical
services or housing
717-780-6356
Dauphin County Administration Building
Fourth Floor
2 South Second Street, Harrisburg PA 17101
LEBANON VETERANS’
ADMINISTRATION MEDICAL CENTER
717-272-6621
800-409-8771
1700 S. Lincoln Avenue, Lebanon
NATIONAL COALITION
FOR HOMELESS VETERANS
202-546-1969
VETERAN RESOURCE CENTER
HUDVET
Monday through Friday
8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
800-998-9999
TDD: 800-483-2209.
P.O. Box 7189
Gaithersburg MD 20898-7189
HUDVET@hud.gov
www.hud.gov/hudvet/vetmain.html
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VETS VOLUNTEER HELP
call to volunteer
to help hospitalized veterans
888-567-VETS
VIETNAM VETERANS’
COUNSELING CENTER
717-782-3594
1007 North Front Street, Harrisburg
VICTIMS
(See also ABUSE, RAPE & WOMEN)
DAUPHIN COUNTY VICTIM-WITNESS
ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
provides victim support services
and help with filing
Protection From Abuse orders
717-780-7077
717-780-7075
888-292-9611
Dauphin County Courthouse
Second Floor
Front and Market Streets, Harrisburg
VICTIM ASSISTANCE CENTER
offers free services to victims
of violent crime in York County
800-422-3204
717-854-3131
vacyork.org
Also in Hanover: 800-422-3204
VOLUNTEER
(See also ADULT
EDUCATION AND MENTORING)
RETIRED AND SENIOR
VOLUNTEER PROGRAM (RSVP)
717-273-9339
717-541-9521
www.seniorcorps.gov
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STUDENTS HELPING
OUR COMMUNITY (SHOC)
student volunteers helping
with school work
717-232-9757
VOLUNTEER CENTER
advocates volunteerism and mobilizes
volunteer service in the Capital region
717-238-6678
York County: 717-846-4477
www.1-800-volunteer.org
WOMEN
(See also ABUSE AND RAPE)
AGAPE FAMILY SHELTER
shelter for homeless
women and their children
717-272-6573
139 South North Street, Lebanon
BIRTHRIGHT
a crisis pregnancy resource
and support service of Carlisle, Inc.
24-hour hotline: 800-550-4900
717-243-1918
155 N. Hanover St. Carlisle
MORNINGSTAR
PREGNANCY SERVICES
pregnancy-related services
and information including
free pregnancy tests
3837 Walnut St., Harrisburg
717-901-2799
503 Bridge St., New Cumberland
717-901-5433
35 S. Union St., Middletown
717-944-3888
www.morningstarchoices.com
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PENNSYLVANIA
BREAST CANCER COALITION
800-377-8828
PENNSYLVANIA
COMMISSION FOR WOMEN
identifies and advances the diverse
needs and interests of Pennsylvania
women and girls; informs, educates and
advocates for its constituents; provides
opportunities to empower women and
girls to reach their highest potential
888-615-7477
www.pcw.state.pa.us
DELTA HOUSING
transitional housing for needy singleparent families, dedicated to Developing
Effective Living Through Alternatives
717-232-2970
2041 North 2nd Street, Harrisburg
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
INTERVENTION
women’s shelter and counseling service
717-273-7190
P.O. Box 42, Lebanon PA 17402
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE
800-799-SAFE
TDD: 800-787-3224
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICES
24-hour emergency shelter serving
Cumberland and Perry counties
800-852-2102
EVERGREEN HOUSE
bridge housing for
single women with children
717-238-6343
100 Evergreen Street, Harrisburg
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FIRST CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN
BRIDGE HOUSING
provides housing for needy
women and children
717-234-0415
219 Hummel Street, Harrisburg
LOURDESHOUSE MATERNITY HOME
temporary home for pregnant young
women without financial support
717-986-9510
100 B Livingston Street, Enhaut
PINNACLE HEALTH WOMEN CARE
RESOURCE CENTERS
library contains information about a wide
variety of women’s physical and
emotional issues
Monday through Thursday
10:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.
library open Tuesday and Thursday
12:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.
717-558-2121
989-D, East Park Drive, Harrisburg
PLANNED PARENTHOOD
1514 North 2nd Street, Harrisburg
717-234-2468
300 N. Second St., #400, Harrisburg
717-234-3024
728 Beaver St., York
717-845-9681
www.plannedparenthood.org
THE PROGRAM
FOR FEMALE OFFENDERS
serves and supports primarily women
and children; working with the criminal
justice system to reduce recidivism and
produce crime-free lives
“It’s about change.”
717-238-9950
info@theprograminc.org
1515 Derry St., Harrisburg
www.theprograminc.org
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RAPE CRISIS SERVICES YWCA OF GREATER HARRISBURG
717-238-7273
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE YWCA OF GREATER HARRISBURG
800-654-1211
717-234-7931
1101 Market St., Harrisburg
www.ywcahbg.org
SHALOM HOUSE
shelter for homeless
women and children
800-932-4616
717-249-6226
P.O. Box 3893, Harrisburg
WELLSPAN WOMEN’S CENTER
800-840-5905
717-851-3500
35 Monument Road, York
HELP BY AREAS
YORK COUNTY
ACCESS YORK
committed to improving the quality of life
and providing services to York County
victims and their children who are
abused or threatened with abuse
800-262-8444
717-846-5400
www.access-york.org
BELL SOCIALIZATION SERVICES/
FAMILY SHELTER/BRIDGE HOUSING
provides mental health, mental
retardation and homeless services
717-848-5767
160 S. George Street, York PA 17401
www.bellsocialization.com
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CHILDREN’S HOME OF YORK
provides social services for children
717-755-1033
77 Shoe House Road, York
NEW HOPE MINISTRIES
offers food bank and other services
717-432-3053
6 N. Second Street, Dillsburg
YORK COUNTY
ASSISTANCE HOTLINE
800-991-0929
717-771-1100
VICTIM ASSISTANCE CENTER
offers free services to victims
of violent crime in York County
800-422-3204
717-854-3131
CRIME STOPPERS
877-409-4321
www.yorkcrimestoppers.com
OUR DAILY BREAD
city soup kitchen
717-848-1674
331 S. George Street, York
REDLAND
COMMUNITY ACTION CENTER
provides a variety of educational and
social services in Lewisberry
717-938-4621
YORK COUNTY ASSISTANCE OFFICE
crisis grants available for emergencies
717-771-1100
130 N. Duke Street, York
YORK COUNTY
AREA AGENCY ON AGING
committed to enhancing independent
living in the community for
as long as feasible
800-632-9073
717-771-9610
100 W. Market Street, York
www.ycaaa.org
WELLSPAN WOMEN’S CENTER
800-840-5905
717-851-3500
35 Monument Road, York
CUMBERLAND AND PERRY
COUNTIES
YORK COUNTY
CHILDREN & YOUTH SERVICES
717-846-8496
BIG SPRING AREA FOOD BANK
distributes supplemental food packages
to Big Spring School District residents
717-776-5623
YORK LITERACY COUNCIL
free and confidential reading instruction
717-845-8719
YORK RESCUE MISSION
soup kitchen and homeless shelter;
provides Thanksgiving baskets
and a Christmas Eve meal
717-845-7662
367 West Market Street, York
DOMESTIC ABUSE HOTLINE
800-262-8444
BREAD OF LIFE
2nd Saturday of the month
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Newport Assembly of God Church
Family Life Center
Shortcut Road, Newport
717-567-3333
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CARLISLE AREA OIC:
ADULT LEARNING CENTER
provides educational, counseling,
training, parenting and
employment services
717-243-6040
29 S. Hanover Street, Carlisle
CHILD CARE NETWORK
for financial assistance
717-243-4014 or 800-358-8725
for resource and referral services
717-243-1830
CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH
clothing distribution
3rd Saturday of the month
9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
717-834-3140
115 Church Street, Duncannon
PERRY COUNTY
CHILDREN AND YOUTH SERVICES
717-582-2131
After hours: 717-582-4311
CONTACT HELPLINE
emergency counseling and referral
agency for social services
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
717-249-6226
800-932-4616
Administration: 717-652-4987
COUNTY ASSISTANCE HOTLINE
717-240-2700
CRISIS INTERVENTION
immediate help dealing
with a serious problem
33 State Avenue, Carlisle: 717-243-6005
Duncannon: 717-834-3326
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
HOUSING AUTHORITY
717-249-1315
114 N. Hanover Street, Carlisle
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OFFICES ON AGING
Carlisle: 717-240-6110
Shippensburg: 717-532-7286
West Shore: 717-697-0371
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICES OF
CUMBERLAND & PERRY COUNTIES
717-258-4806
800-852-2102
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
ASSISTANCE OFFICE
crisis grants available for emergencies
717-240-2700
33 Westminster Drive, Carlisle
CUMBERLAND-PERRY ASSOCIATION
FOR RETARDED CHILDREN
serves people with mental retardation
and other special needs
717-249-2611
DUNCANNON
FAMILY HEALTH CENTER
717-834-3108
FAMILY SERVICES
serves active or retired military and/or
civilian personnel who require social
services and parenting help
Defense Distribution Region-East
717-770-6203
JOIN HANDS
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
8:30 a.m. - noon
717-582-7844
108 W. Main Street, New Bloomfield
HEART OF GRACE
COMMUNITY CHURCH
furniture, clothing
and household distribution
Tuesdays 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
717-582-4092
Milford Road, Wila (outside of Newport)
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THE KING’S KETTLE
1st, 2nd and 3rd Tuesdays
5 - 6:30 p.m.
operated by
Jesus Loves You Ministries, Inc.
717-530-9200
30 North Fayette Street, Shippensburg
LEGAL SERVICES
legal services for those
who can’t afford an attorney
Carlisle: 717-766-8475
Perry County: 717-582-2171
West Shore: 717-766-8475
NEW HOPE MINISTRIES
offers emergency support
and assistance
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
717-766-7333
15 State Road, Mechanicsburg
PERRY COUNTY
ASSISTANCE OFFICE
crisis grants available for emergencies
717-582-2127
Cold Storage Road, New Bloomfield
PERRY COUNTY FAMILY CENTER
free and voluntary early learning
experience for families including
personalized home visits by a certified
professional, group meetings, referral
network and periodic developmental
screening for children
717-582-3656
12 S. Carlisle Street
P.O. Box 673
New Bloomfield
PERRY COUNTY FOOD BANK
Monday and Wednesday
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
18 W. McClure Street
New Bloomfield
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PERRY HUMAN SERVICES
homeless assistance, emergency
shelter and other services
717-582-8703
Mullhollem Center, New Bloomfield
PERRY COUNTY FEEDING PROGRAM
contact United Way: 717-243-4805
PERRY COUNTY AGENCY ON AGING
717-582-2131
PLANNED PARENTHOOD
3507 Market Street, Camp Hill
717-761- 4449
37 S. Fourth Street, Newport
717-567-3002 or 717-582-8703
PROJECT SHARE FOOD BANK
serves Carlisle, Mt. Holly Springs,
Boiling Springs, Plainfield, Gardners,
Carlisle Springs and surrounding areas
717-249-7773
5 N. Orange Street Carlisle
THE SALVATION ARMY
provides the needy with rental
and utility assistance and
emergency food and clothing
open weekdays
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
717-249-1411
20 E. Pomfret St., Carlisle
SAFE HARBOR
long-term shelter at the former
James Wilson Hotel; provides housing
and self-enhancement programs for
homeless and potentially homeless
single adults and families
717-249-2200
102 West High Street, Carlisle
SENIOR CENTERS
Cumberland County: 717-732-3915
West Shore: 717-774-0409
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TOUGHLOVE
advice and direction for parents
whose children display behavioral
problems in Carlisle
717-249-6226
PARENTS HELPING PARENTS
(PARENTS ANONYMOUS)
professionally led support group in
Elizabethville; aids and counsels parents
717-896-3426
TRI-COUNTY
COMMUNITY ACTION COMMISSION
provides services for the needy
of Cumberland, Perry
and Dauphin counties
717-232-9757
1514 Derry Street, Harrisburg
UPPER DAUPHIN HUMAN SERVICE
CENTER & REFERRAL SERVICE
materials and services provided on
parenting and related skills
717-362-3321
TRI COUNTY OIC:
ADULT LEARNING CENTER
offers evening ABE & GED classes
at West Perry Middle School
and Holy Spirit Hospital
717-238-7318
UNITED METHODIST HOME FOR
CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
717-766-7652
UNITED WAY
United Way of Carlisle and Cumberland
County serves Carlisle, Mt. Holly
Springs, Boiling Springs and areas
as far east as Route 114
and west to Newville
717-243-4805
145 S. Hanover St., Carlisle
UPPER DAUPHIN COUNTY
HALIFAX
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
food bank available twice a month with
baked goods available daily
Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday
9: 00 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Tuesday and Thursday
1 - 6 p.m.
717-896-8092
105 Windy Hill Road, Halifax
FOOD BANK
Monday through Friday
1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
20 Clearfield Street, Elizabethville
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RockTheCapital.org (RTC) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan voter
education organization formed July 2005 in response to the
possibly illegal, definitely self-serving, and arrogant actions of
the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
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Three Mile Island Alert is a non-profit
citizens' organization dedicated to the
promotion of safe-energy alternatives to
nuclear power and is especially critical of
the Three Mile Island nuclear plant.
www.tmia.com
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