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CONTENTS Quick Reference List for Agency Services Adams County Literacy Council Adams/Hanover Counseling Services, Inc. AgrAbility for Pennsylvania AHEDD The ARC of Adams County Bell Socialization Services, Inc. Big Brothers/Big Sisters of York & Adams Co. Boy Scouts of America Bureau of Blindness & Visual Services Center for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing Center for Independent Living Opportunities

Client Assistance Program and Center for Disability Law Community Care Behavioral Health Easter Seals South Central PA Elections/Voter Registration Office Epilepsy Foundation Western/Central PA Forsight Vision & Forsight Industries Girl Scouts in the Heart of PA The Glatfelter Agency, Special Needs Dept. H.A.R.T. Center Hiram G. Andrews Center H.O.P.E. Lincoln Intermediate Unit #12 Adult Education Living Unlimited Program Office of Vocational Rehabilitation Olivia’s House, grief and loss center PA CareerLink-Adams County PA Department of Health Head Injury Program PA Health Law Project Parent Education Network Parent to Parent of Pennsylvania Pathstone PA Tourette Syndrome Alliance, Inc. PaTTAN Penn Employment Services Penn-Mar Human Services Planned Parenthood of Central PA Rabbittransit and Freedom Transit Service Access & Management Skills of Central PA, Inc. Social Security Administration South Central Community Action Programs (SCCAP) Special Olympics of Adams County United Cerebral Palsy of South Central PA York/Adams MH/IDD YMCA of Hanover/South Hanover/Littlestown YWCA of Gettysburg & Adams County YWCA of Hanover

Quick Reference List for Agency Services

The agencies listed in this booklet provide services as marked in the chart below. Please

refer to the full page for more information concerning each agency.

AGENCY SERVICES PROVIDED

Counseling/ Therapy

Housing

Job Coaching/Placement/

Employment Skills

Independent Living

Social Skills

Training

Recreation

Education

Financial Aid or

Assistance

Fee for Service

Brochure Available

Adams County

Literacy Council X

Adams/Hanover

Counseling X X X X X X

AgrAbility X X X

AHEDD

X X X X

The ARC of Adams

County X X X X X X

Bell Socialization

Services X X X X X X X X X

Big Brothers/

Big Sisters X X

Boy Scouts of

America X X X X X

Bureau of Blindness

& Visual Services X X X X

Center for the Deaf

& Hard of Hearing X

(Sign Language)

X

Center for

Independent Living

Opportunities

X (Peer

Mentoring)

X X X X X

Client Assistance

Program (CAP)

Center for Disability

Law & Policy

X (Advocacy

& Legal

Services)

X

Community Care

Behavioral Health X X X

Easter Seals of

South Central PA X

(Speech & Recreation)

X X X

Elections/Voter

Registration Office X X

Epilepsy Foundation

Western/Central PA X X

ForSight Visions &

ForSight Industries X

(Adjustment

Counseling)

X X X X (Limited

to Camp)

X X (Low

Vision

Center)

Girl Scouts in the

Heart of PA

X X X


Counseling/

Therapy

Housing

Job

Coaching/Placement/ Employment Skills

Independent

Living

Social

Skills Training

Recreation

Education

Financial

Aid or Assistance

Fee for

Service

Brochure

Available

The Glatfelter

Agency-

Special Needs

Dept.

X X

H.A.R.T.

Center X X

Hiram G.

Andrews

Center

X (Post

Secondary

Education)

X X X

H.O.P.E. X (Support

Groups)

X X X (Food

Pantry,

Transport.,

Medical

Equipment)

Lincoln

Intermediate

Unit 12-

Adult

Education

X

Living

Unlimited X

(Music)

X X X X X

Office of

Vocational

Rehabilitation

(OVR)

X (Medical

Equipment,

Assistive

Technology)

X X X (Financial

Aid for

Training)

X (Sliding Scale

Based on Income)

X

Olivia’s House X X PA CareerLink

Adams County

X (Employment

Counseling)

X (No job coaching)

X (Job Seeking

Workshops)

X

PA

Department of

Health Head

Injury

Program

X

(Funding for

Provision of

Services)

X

(Tip Card-

Also on -line

PA Health

Law Project X X X X

Parent

Education

Network

(PEN)

X (For parents

of children

with special

needs)

X (Also

various

publications)

Parent to

Parent of PA X X

Pathstone X X X X X PA Tourette

Syndrome

Alliance, Inc.

X X

PaTTAN

X

Penn

Employment X X X


Counseling/

Therapy

Housing

Job

Coaching/Placement/ Employment Skills

Independent

Living

Social

Skills Training

Recreation

Education

Financial

Aid or Assistance

Fee for

Service

Brochure

Available

Penn-Mar

Human

Services

X X X X X X X (Transportation

Only)

X

Planned

Parenthood of

Central PA

X X

Rabbittransit

and Freedom

Transit

X X X

Service Access

&

Management

(SAM)

Case

Management

Case

Management Case

Management Case

Management Case

Management Case

Management Case

Management Case

Management Case

Management Case

Management

Skills of

Central PA,

Inc.

X (Residential

Community

Homes)

X

Social

Security

Administration

X X (For

Qualifying

Individuals)

X

South Central

Community

Action

Program

(SCCAP)

X X X X X

Special

Olympics of

Adams County

X X

United

Cerebral Palsy X X X X X X X

(Depending on

Program)

X

York-Adams

MH/IDD

Supports

Coord./

Case

Mgmt.

Supports

Coord./

Case Mgmt.

Supports

Coord./

Case

Mgmt.

Supports

Coord./

Case

Mgmt.

Supports

Coord./

Case Mgmt.

Supports

Coord./

Case

Mgmt.

Supports

Coord./

Case

Mgmt.

Supports

Coord./

Case

Mgmt.

Supports

Coord./

Case

Mgmt.

Supports

Coord./

Case

Mgmt.

YMCA

Hanover

Littlestown

X X X X

YWCA

Gettysburg X

(Massage)

X X X X

YWCA

Hanover X

(Daycare)

X

Agency: Adams County Literacy Council

Address: 1685 Baltimore Pike, Suite F

Gettysburg, PA 17325

Telephone: 717-479-7031

Website: [email protected]

Key Contact Person: Bob Daniels, Education Coordinator

E-mail: [email protected]

Office Hours: Monday – Thursday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Friday 9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon

Educational Program: Training offered to volunteers

1. Basic Literacy Tutor Training

2. ESL tutor training

3. One on One tutoring

4. Small group Instruction

Services Provided: One-to-one literacy and adult basic

instruction; one-to-one ESL instruction; small group classes;

computer training for enrolled students.

Eligibility Requirements: PA resident

Age Range: 17 and older

Fee: None

mailto:[email protected]

Agency: Adams/Hanover Counseling Services, Inc.

Address: 625 West Elm Ave. 44 S. Franklin St.

Hanover, PA 17331 Gettysburg, PA 17325

Telephone: (717) 632-4900 (717) 334-9111

For immediate help call: 1-866-325-0339

Website: truenorthwellness.org

Office Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Services Provided: Outpatient services, drug and

alcohol services, crisis prevention services (24 hours-7 days a week), employee assistance programs, partial hospitalization program, community residential programs, and student assistance programs

Fee: Fee for service – sliding scale, medical assistance

Agency: AgrAbility for Pennsylvanians

Address: The Pennsylvania State University

Department of Agricultural & Extension Education

207 Ferguson Building

University Park, PA 16802

Telephone: 814-863-7415


Key Contact Person: Dr. Connie D. Baggett, AgrAbility Project Director

Services Provided: This is a partnership between the Penn State Cooperative Extension

and the Pennsylvania Assistive Technology Foundation

AgrAbility services include:

1. On-site farm assessment to discuss the daily farm tasks that are difficult because

of the one’s disability.

2. Identification of modifications, equipment or assistive technology that would

enable the farmer to better complete the task with reduced pain.

3. Referral information to the farm families regarding state and local

resources/programs. Since AgrAbility for Pennsylvanians does not have money

for modifications, most farmers with a disability are referred to the Office of

Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR). OVR is a state agency through the PA

Department of Labor & Industry that works with individuals with a disability in

regards to employment issues such as training, evaluation, assistive technology,

and modifications. AgrAbility and OVR continue to develop a strong working

relationship in order to best serve the farming community.

4. Peer and caregiver support contact information.

5. Participation in a wide variety of educational opportunities such as farm safety

day camps, presentations to health care and rehabilitation professionals, county

crop and dairy days, and statewide agricultural expositions.

Eligibility Requirements: farmers and farm family members with a disability or long-

term health condition who want to remain in production agriculture


Agency: AHEDD

Address: 2550 Kingston Rd.

Suite 225 York, PA 17402

Telephone: (717) 840-6202, Ext. 52001

Toll Free: 866-902-4333

Fax: Fax: (717) 840-6203


Key Contact Person: Carolyn Lerew, Area Manager

Office Hours: M-F 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Services Provided: Services include pre-employment

related skills training, e.g., resume writing, application completion, interviewing coordination, and other job development related services. Also included is on-site training (job coaching) and follow-up support. As well, AHEDD provides support with youth in the classroom by providing guidance on career exploration and/or community integration.

Eligibility Requirements: A documented disability

and interest in AHEDD’s services.

Age Range: 14 years and older

Fee: Third party reimbursement (transition services

primarily funded via the school district). Adult services are primarily funded through OVR, York/Adams MH/IDD, Social Security Administration, and the Ticket to Work Program through Social Security.


Agency: The ARC of Adams County

Address: 17 Rice Avenue, P.O. Box 551

Biglerville, PA 17307

Telephone: 717-677-8487

Website: arcadamspa.org

Email: [email protected]

Key Contact Person: Dr. Cassandra Pulig, President

Jean Bair, Treasurer; Robin Miller, Asst. Treasurer; Kay Hoch, Advocate, Membership, Newsletter

Educational Program: Information resource for

programs and agencies providing services for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities

Services Provided: Services are not dependent on

membership in the organization. Protection and advocacy services available.

Eligibility Requirements: Diagnosis of cognitive,

intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Age Range: Birth through adult

Fee: Membership fees are voluntary

Agency: BELL SOCIALIZATION SERVICES, INC.

Address: 160 South George Street

York, PA 17401

Telephone: (717) 848-5767

Fax: (717) 854-2433


Key Contact Person: Ivan Hileman, Executive Director


Educational Programs: Socialization, Educational,

Vocational, and Support programs for persons with mental illness or intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Services Provided: Socialization/Recreational, Residential,

Vocational Therapy, and Support Services to persons with mental illness or intellectual and developmental disabilities. In York and Adams Counties, Bell provides in home support services and technical assistance for consumers to own their own homes. Both in home support and housing procurement are for persons with an intellectual and developmental disability.

Eligibility Requirements: Diagnosed intellectual and

developmental or mental health disability.

Age Range: Age varies among programs from birth through

adulthood

Fee: Depends on the program but third party reimbursement

is available through MHIDD and OVR


Agency: BIG BROTHERS/BIG SISTERS OF YORK AND ADAMS COUNTY

Address: 227 West Market St., Suite 102

York, PA 17401

Telephone: (717) 843-0051

Fax: (717) 699-0671


Key Contact Person:

Michael Smith, Executive Director, [email protected] Donna Gross, SMART Program York, [email protected] Leah Woodward, SMART Program Adams, [email protected], 717-337-3958

Educational Programs: Core programs include

community-based and school-based programs where “Bigs” spend time getting to know their “Littles” by spending time with them and mentoring them. Special programs focus on mentoring children from different ethnic backgrounds as well as mentoring children from military families and children who have a parent who is incarcerated.

Services Provided: Mentoring of children to empower

them to make positive choices in their lives.

Eligibility Requirements: Diagnosed intellectual

and developmental or mental health disability.

Fee: None




Agency: BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA,

NEW BIRH OF FREEDOM COUNCIL

Address: 2139 White Street, York, PA 17404

Telephone: 717-843-0901 or 1-800-569-5197

Fax: 717-845-6338

Website: http://newbirthoffreedom.org

Key Contact Person: Michael Kostic – Field director

Office Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Monday – Friday)

Educational Program: Tiger Cubs: Boys in first grade or 7

years old and an adult partner. Cub scouting: Boys in second through fifth grades who are 8 – 10 years of age. Boy scouting: Boys in grades six through 18 years of age. Venturing: Young men and women who have completed the eighth grade or are 15 – 21 years of age. *Programs are year round for all ages.

Services Provided: Year Around Program Support through

over 210 community organizations. Three Council Camps: Camp Tuckahoe, Dillsburg; Camp Conewago, New Oxford; Wizard Ranch, Hellam. Council Service Center offering a fully stocked Trading Post and full local services. A full staff of trained professionals and volunteers serving all parts of York and Adams Counties on a virtually 24 hour basis.

Eligibility Requirements: Scouting is available to all youths

regardless of race, sex, religion, or national origin. Chartered partners retain the right to limit membership within their unit.

Age Range: Scouting serves youth from first grade through 21

years of age and adults from 18 and up.

Fee: $10.00 National Registration

Optional $10.00 “Boys’ Life” magazine subscription

Agency: Bureau of Blindness & Visual Services

Address: Forum Place

555 Walnut St., 8th floor Harrisburg, PA 17101

Telephone: Phone: 717-787-7500; TDD 717-787-1733;

Toll free 1-866-375-8264;

FAX: 717-772-0589

Website: www.dli.state.pa.us/landi/cwp

Key Contact Person: Receptionist will direct calls


Educational Program: Varies with the need of the client

Services Provided: Vocational rehabilitation; Randolph-

Sheppard snack bar program; social services; rehabilitation teaching; orientation and mobility instruction; independent living for older individuals who are blind.

Eligibility Requirements: In general, a visual

acuity in the better eye with best correction of 20/70 or less or a restriction in fields subtending to an angle of 20 degrees or less. Must be a resident of Pennsylvania.

Age Range: All ages

Fee: Economic need determined on each individual case

Agency: Center for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing Division of Lutheran Social Services

Address: 750 Kelly Drive

York, PA 17404

Telephone: 717-852-4357

TDD 717-885-2125

FAX: 717-854-0806

Website: www.lutheranscp.org/cos/cdhh

Key Contact Person: Kenny Watts, Program Director


Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Services Provided: Sign language classes for children and

adults, limited case management, hearing

screenings and interpretation services.

Eligibility Requirements: None

Age Range: All ages

Fee: Most services free of charge

Agency: Center for Independent Living Opportunities

Address: 127 West Market Street

Suite 100

York, PA 17401

Telephone: 717-849-0991, toll free 800-956-0099,

TTY 717-849-0995

Fax: 717-849-0996


Key Contact Person: Hillary Hasson, Executive Director

Office Hours: M-F 8:30am – 4:30pm – Open Door Policy

Services Provided: Advocacy, Independent Living Skills

Training, Information and Referral, Service Coordination

for Home and Community Based Services (waivers), and

Disability Awareness Training/Assessments

Eligibility Requirements: People with ALL Disabilities.

Age Range: All Ages

Fee: No Fees


Agency: Client Assistance Program (CAP) and

Center for Disability Law & Policy

Address: 207 House Ave., Ste 107-A 1515 Market St., Ste 1300

Camp Hill, PA 17011 Philadelphia, PA 19102

Telephone: 717-731-1077 or 1-800-323-6060 (Camp Hill)

215-557-7112 or 1-888-745-2357 (Philadelphia)

Fax: 717-731-8150 (Camp Hill) 215-557-7602 (Philadelphia)

Website: www.equalemployment.org


Key Contact Person: Lee Lippi – Camp Hill CAP Advocate

Margaret McKenna – Philadelphia CAP Advocate

Services Provided: CAP provides assistance to persons with disabilities,

who are seeking or receiving rehabilitation services from OVR, BVS,

Supported Employment Programs, and Centers for Independent Living by:

Helping to understand rehabilitation

Advising what these programs can do for you

Assisting with any concerns

Helping pursue an appeal or other legal remedy

The Center for Disability Law and Policy provides advocacy and legal services

to individuals with disabilities. The Center represents individuals with claims

under the Americans with Disabilities Act and has substantial experience with

litigation of employment discrimination and other disability rights cases.

Eligibility Requirements: Must be a person with a disability who is

seeking or receiving rehabilitation services from OVR, BVS, Supported

Employment Programs, or Centers for Independent Living.

Fee: Fee advocacy and mediation services. Fees for the Center for Disability

Law and Policy are determined on an individual basis.

Agency: Community Care Behavioral Health

Address: 1200 Camp Hill Bypass

Camp Hill, PA 17011

Telephone: Adams County 1-866-738-9849

York County 1-866-542-0299

TTY 1-877-877-3580

En Espanol 1-866-229-3187

Website: www.ccbh.com

Office Hours: Customer service representatives are available 24

hours a day, 7 days a week.

Services Provided:

Information – about health plan, benefits, & treatment plans

Referrals – to health & social services, support & self-help groups

Treatment – for mental health, drug & alcohol programs

Transportation – to appointments and meetings

Health Coordination – assist health care workers to meet member

needs

Case Management – planning behavioral health treatment

Emergency help – Crisis Hotline

Adams County – 717-632-4900

York County – 717-851-5320 or 1-800-672-2496

Eligibility Requirements: Medical assistance health care

coverage and a Health Choices member.

Age Range: All ages

Fee: N/A

Agency: Easter Seals Western & Central PA

Address: 2550 Kingston Rd.

York, PA 17402

Telephone: 717-741-3891 Toll Free: 800-587-3257

Fax: 717-741-5359

Key Contact Person: Matt Earnst – Recreational Therapist Liz Marvin – Interpreting Services & Sign Language classes Liz Bunting – Camps Diane Flinchbaugh – Autism Resource Center

Website: www.westernpa.easterseals.com

Office Hours: M-F 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (or by appointment)

Services Provided: Recreational Therapy Speech Therapy Autism Resource Center Sign Language Interpretation and Classes

Eligibility Requirements: Depends on program

Depends on Program: Depends on program

Fee: Depends on program/Funding through third party

depending on individual need

Agency: Elections & Voter Registration Office

Address: 117 Baltimore Street,


Telephone: 717-337-9832

Key Contact Person: Monica Dutko


Website: www.votespa.com

Office Hours: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM Monday – Friday

Educational Program: Instruct persons how to register to vote;

educate persons on how to run for an elected

office

Services Provided: Voter registration and elections

Eligibility Requirements: Citizen of the United States for at least

one month before the next election; resident of Pennsylvania and

their election district for at least 30 days before the next election; at

least 18 years of age on the day of the next election.

Age Range: 18 and older

Fee: None


http://www.votespa.com/

Agency: Epilepsy Foundation of Western/Central PA

Address: 900 South Arlington Avenue

Suite 148A

Harrisburg, PA 17109

Telephone: 717-541-0301 or 1-800-336-0301

Fax: 717-541-1202

Website: www.efwp.org

Key Contact Person: Gretchen Knaub



Educational Programs: Seizure Recognition and First Aid

presentations for schools and community organizations;

Conferences, Workshops, and Seminars

Services Provided: Telephone support, Referral and Advocacy

assistance, Support groups, Individual/Family consultation,

Summer Camp for children with epilepsy, Weekend Teen Getaway

for teens with epilepsy, Lending Library, Medical ID Cards, Peer

Connect, Social events.

Eligibility Requirements: Services for those who have

epilepsy/seizure disorder or are affected by it

Age Range: All

Fee: N/A

Agency: FORSIGHT VISION & FORSIGHT INDUSTRIES

Address: 1380 Spahn Avenue

York, PA 17403

Telephone: 717-848-1690, Toll Free 800-255-6578

Fax: 717-845-3889

Hours of Operation: M-F 8:30 – 4:30 Store M-F 9:00 – 4:00

Key Contact Person: Bill Rhinesmith, President


Educational Programs: Daily living skills, Braille,

access technology and typing.

Services Provided: Counseling, Rehabilitation

Teaching, Access Technology, Preschool Vision Screening, Employment, and Low Vision Center. Also run the ForSight Vision Center store which offers aids and appliances.

Eligibility Requirements: Legal blindness or visual

impairment which interferes with daily living skills.

Age Range: All Ages.

Fee: No fees except for the Low Vision Center/ Funding

through Medicare.


Agency: GIRL SCOUTS IN THE HEART OF PA

Address: 1213 Carlisle Road

York, PA 17404

Telephone: 800-692-7816

Fax: 717-334-4161

Website: www.gshpa.org

Key Contact Person: Jennifer Stolte, South Regional Director

(Adams, Lancaster, York) Cell: 717-884-1468

Office Hours: Tuesdays and Wednesdays 11:00 – 1:00 PM

(drop by hours) or call to make an appointment

Educational Program: One of the Girl Scout programs is

based on the Girl Scout Promise and Law. It is adapted to meet the developmental, educational, emotional, and social needs and interests of girls at 5 levels.

Services Provided: Girl scouting is committed to helping

all girls from every background to develop confidence, determination, and skills needed to thrive in today’s world.

Inclusive camp programs are available for girls with special needs. Programs will include appropriately trained staff and an on-site registered nurse.

Eligibility Requirements: Girls

Age Range: 5-17 years of age (Kindergarten through 12th

grade)

Fee: $12.00 for annual registration

Agency: THE GLATFELTER AGENCY, SPECIAL NEEDS DEPARTMENT

Address: 221 W. Philadelphia St.

Suite 400E York, PA 17401

Telephone: 1-800-632-1884

Fax: (717) 849-4949

Key Contact Person: Ruth Wolf, Sr. Account Executive


Website: www.TGA-ins.com

Services Provided:

Consultation on government programs available

Medicaid Planning

Funding options for Special Needs Trust

Insurance to cover burial expenses for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities

Will/Trust Seminars

Fee: Call for specific information.


http://www.tga-ins.com/

Agency: H.A.R.T. Center Hanover Adams Rehabilitation & Training Center

Address: 450 East Golden Lane

New Oxford, PA 17350

Telephone: 717-624-4323

Key Contact Person: Rita Bouchard, Assistant Director,

Rehab. Manager

Services Provided: The mission of the H.A.R.T. Center is to

provide each participant with opportunities for personal

growth and increased self-dependency with regard to work

skills. Individuals choose to pursue competitive employment

whenever possible. In addition, the H.A.R.T. Center offers

extended work training programs to individuals needing more

support and structure to reach their vocational goals.

Eligibility Requirements: Adults with developmental disabilities,

chronic mental illness and/or physical challenges.

Age Range: 18 years of age and older

Fee: Fees are determined by eligibility. Can be

supported through placement by OVR, MH/IDD,

or local school district

Agency: HIRAM G. ANDREWS CENTER (AT THE COMMONWEALTH TECHNICAL INSTITUTE)

Address: 727 Goucher Street Johnstown, PA 15905

Telephone: 814-255-8200 or 1-800-762-4211

Fax: 814-255-3406

Website: www.hgac.org

Key Contact Person: Stacie Andrews Director of Student Services



Educational Programs:

Degree Programs:

AST Architectural Drafting

AST Computer Servicing Technology

AST Culinary Arts

AST Dental Laboratory Technology

AST Mechanical Drafting

ASB Medical Office Assistant

Diploma Programs:

Automotive Technology

Building Maintenance

Business Retail Management

Culinary Arts – Kitchen Helper

Office Technician

Material Management and Distribution

Nursing Assistant

Eligibility Requirements: Please contact your local OVR Office for details on eligibility.

http://www.hgac.org/

Agency: H.O.P.E. (Help for Oncology Problems and Emotional support)

Address: New Freedom Community Center Mailing address

150 E. Main St., 2nd

Floor P.O. Box 175

New Freedom, PA 17349 Shrewsbury, PA

17361

Telephone: 717-227-2824

Fax: 717-227-2963

Website: www.hopeforcancerfamilies.org

Key Contact Person: Barbara Titanish


Educational Programs: Lectures and workshops to help meet the

needs of cancer patients and their families; Guest speakers, such as

nutritionists and physical therapists surrounding cancer and it

treatments; Lending Library; Transportation Network; Kids Program

and Adult Support Groups; Jeanette Cartwright Memorial Scholarship

Services Provided: Free door to door transportation services for

cancer patients to cancer treatments and doctors appointments; Support

Groups for children with cancer or children of parents with cancer,

siblings, adults with cancer, and spouses of adults with cancer; Food

panty and gas cards for families of individuals diagnosed with cancer;

Free Public Lending Library with over 1500 books on cancer and

related subjects; Medical equipment lending.

Eligibility Requirements: Individuals diagnosed with cancer and

their family members.

Age Range: Birth through adulthood

Fee: No cost for services or programs

Agency: LINCOLN INTERMEDIATE UNIT #12

ADULT EDUCATION

Address: 65 Billerbeck Street

P.O. Box 70 New Oxford, PA 17350

Telephone: (717) 624-4616

Fax: (717) 624-6591

Website: www.iu12.org

Key Contact Person: Terry Steyer, Director


Educational Programs: Adult Ed., GED, Literacy

Services Provided: GED testing (paper-and-pencil or

computer-based testing center), basic skills & GED preparation classes, English as a Second Language, one-on-one literacy tutoring, job search skills, family literacy.

Eligibility Requirements: PA Resident, 17 years of

age or older, some components require SEC eligibility.

Age Range: Age 17 & older

Fee: None for services. $100.00 for paper-and-pencil GED

test, $20.00 per section that is taken over

http://www.iu12.org/

Agency: Living Unlimited Program

Address: 4601 Locust Lane, Suite 202


Telephone: 717-526-2111, toll free 800-310-7776

FAX: 717-526-2117

Key Contact Person: Melissa Baney, Regional Manager



Educational Program: Job development, placement,

and coaching; social skills training; music therapy; community integration

Services Provided: Vocational rehabilitation; music

therapy; life skills training

Eligibility Requirements: Must be eligible for

services through Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, schools or county agencies; MA for music therapy

Age Range: Depending on service

Fee: Depending on service

Agency: OFFICE OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION (OVR)

Address: 2550 Kingston Road

Suite 101 York, PA 17402-3792

Telephone: (717) 771-4407 or 1-800-762-6306

TTY (717) 771-4433

Fax: (717) 771-4421

Website: www.dli.state.pa.us



Services Provided: OVR serves people who have

disabilities that present a substantial impediment to employment. Services are provided to individuals to prepare for, enter into, engage in, or retain employment. Our counselors work every year with thousands of persons who have physical, mental, and emotional disorders. Services include counseling, testing, training, education, physical restoration, job placement, and follow up.

Eligibility Requirements: York, Adams, Lancaster,

and Franklin County residents who have a disability which prevents them from getting or keeping a job and need specialized services to help them with employment.

Age Range: Of employable age.

Fee: Depending upon your income, you may have to

contribute to the cost of OVR services. There is no cost to apply for services. If you are eligible for services, the counselors may require proof of income and expenses.

Agency: OLIVIA’S HOUSE A GRIEF & LOSS CENTER FOR CHILDREN

Address: 830 S. George St. 101 Baltimore St.

York, PA 17403 Hanover, PA 17331

Telephone: York: 717-699-1133, Hanover: 717-698-

3586

Fax: York: 717-699-1174

Website: www.oliviashouse.org

Key Contact Person:

Leslie Delp, founder and bereavement counselor, [email protected]

Educational Programs: Provide professional trainings

to groups who work with children. They also have publish a newsletter

Services Provided: Pre-death support, peer support

programs, WINGS social support, Educational support, Pet loss services, Lending library, Professional adjunct services

Fee: No-cost services for grieving families. Some cost

involved in professional trainings.

http://www.oliviashouse.org/

Agency: PA CareerLink Adams County

Address: 150 V-Twin Drive


Telephone: (717) 334-1173

Website: www.pacareerlink-adams.org

Key Contact Person: Alan Dudley


(partial services noon-1:00 PM)

Educational Program: Provide resume writing, job

search, and interview process workshops

Services Provided: Job referral, job placement, career

guidance, national computerized job bank, employment opportunities through State Civil Service, mass recruitment, self-service resume capability, Career Choice software, veteran assistance, education and training information, training financial information, labor market information, employer incentives, trade act services, bonding, and labor certification.

Eligibility Requirements: Able to see and qualify

for employment

Age Range: Eligible for employment

Fee: None

http://www.pacareerlink-adams.org/

Agency: PA Dept. of Health Head Injury Program (HIP)

Telephone: 717-772-2762 or 1-866-412-4755

Fax: 717-772-0323

Website: www.health.state.pa.us/headinjuryprogram

Key Contact Person: Nicole Adams


Services Provided: Head injury rehabilitation to

qualifying individuals over the age of 21.

Pre-enrollment assistance

Pre-admission assessment

Service plan development

Rehabilitation

Case management

Eligibility Requirements:

Be a U.S. citizen

Have been a PA resident at the time of injury and application

Have had a traumatic brain injury after July 2, 1985 including

conditions such as a birth defect or stroke

Have exhausted all financial resources that could be used for

head injury care

Be 21 years of age or older

Meet income guidelines

Complete an application

Be assessed to determine that needs can be met by HIP through

rehabilitation

Age Range: Age 21 and older

Fee: None

Agency: PA Health Law Project

Telephone: PA Helpline: 1-800-274-3258

(Leave a message and a representative will return your call.)


Website: www.phlp.org


Services Provided: Free legal services to lower-income

consumers, seniors, and persons with disabilities who are having trouble accessing publicly funded healthcare coverage or services. If you are denied or terminated from enrollment in a publicly funded healthcare program or if you have services denied, reduced, or terminated, PHLP may provide you free direct representation on your appeal.

Services include Advice, Individual Representation, Policy advocacy, Education and Outreach.

Eligibility Requirements: The toll-free helpline is

available to anyone living in PA who needs help accessing health care coverage or services through the public health system. Legal advice, counseling, information and referral services are available.

Fee: None

http://www.phlp.org/


Agency: Parent Education Network

Address: 2107 Industrial Hwy., York, PA 17402

Telephone: 717-600-0100 or toll free 800-522-5827

800-441-5028 (Bi-lingual Services)

Website: www.parentednet.org




Services Provided: PEN is a coalition of parents and

professionals who recognize the value of parental participation in

shaping the child’s educational program. PEN offers information,

skills, and support to assist parents with questions relating to their

child’s special education, refers parents to appropriate services,

supplies technical assistance to newly formed parent support

groups, provides support and information to minority parents, and

offers skills training in communication and self-advocacy

techniques for parents. Free publications are available on early

intervention, disability specific information, IEP’s, transition, and

procedural safeguards. These publications are also available in

Braille, large print, audio cassettes and in Spanish.

Eligibility Requirements: Project serves parents of infants,

toddlers, and school aged children with special needs.

Age Range: All ages

Fee: None

Agency: Parent to Parent of Pennsylvania

Address: 6340 Flank Dr., Suite 600


Telephone: 717-540-4722 or 1-888-727-2706

Website: www.parenttoparent.org

Key Contact Person: Carmen Krawczak, South Central Regional

Coordinator (717-749-0525)


Services Provided: Linking families of children and adults with

disabilities or special needs. Parents may be matched for the

following conditions: physical disabilities, developmental

disabilities, special health care needs, behavioral/mental health

concerns, foster care and adoption, education issues, etc.

Eligibility Requirements: Parent or family member of an

individual with special needs.

Age Range: All ages

Fee: Free and confidential

Agency: PathStone

Services Provided and Contact Info.

Emergency food and shelter - To serve the one-time emergency needs of

migrant and seasonal farmworkers and other rural disadvantaged people who

may not be eligible for other emergency services.

2150 Carlisle Road

PO Box 66

Aspers, PA 17304

[email protected]

(717) 677-9181

(717) 677-9813

Financial Education - Provides individuals and families with education

about the home buying process and wealth and asset building, enabling them to

move toward successful purchase of safe and affordable housing.

1625 North Front Street


[email protected]

(717) 234-6616 ext. 106

Headstart for Migrant and Seasonal Farmworkers - Provide

quality child care, including education, training, disability, family literacy,

nutritious meals and advocacy services to establish sound development for

children from birth to 5 years.

2150 Carlisle Road

PO Box 66

Aspers, PA 17304

[email protected]

(717) 677-9181

(717) 677-9813

Property Management Services - Provide safe, sanitary, affordable

housing for farm workers and other disenfranchised low- to moderate-income

families and individuals. Promote fair housing.

402 Village Drive


(717) 334-8024




Agency: PA Tourette Syndrome Alliance, Inc.

Address: 132 West Middle Street P.O. Box 148

Gettysburg, PA 17325 McSherrystown, PA 17344

Telephone: 717-337-1134; 717-698-1416

Toll free 1-800-990-3300

FAX: 717-337-1960

Website: www.patsainc.org

Key Contact Person: Sherrie Sponseller-Administrator



Educational Program: Many in-services, support

services, informational literature

Services Provided: Consultants, In-service training,

Professional referrals, Support for individuals and families, Support for schools, Support for the community, Youth Advocate Program

Eligibility Requirements: Membership

Age Range: All ages

Fee: $35.00 yearly family/individual memberships

$100.00 Professional membership (Scholarships available upon request)

Agency: PaTTAN

(PA Training & Technical Assistance Network)

Address: 6340 Flank Dr., Suite 600


Telephone: 1-800-360-7282

FAX: 717-541-4968

Web Page: www.pattan.net

Key Contact Person: Laura Moran


Educational Program: Special Education

Services Provided: Educational consultants for special education

services

Eligibility Requirements: Identified exceptionality and in need of

specially designed instruction.

Age Range: Grades K - 12

Fee: None

Agency: PENN Employment Services (A Program of The Arc of York and Bell Socialization Services)

Address: 497 Hill Street

York, PA 17403

Telephone: (717) 846-6589

Fax: (717) 852-8842

Key Contact Person: Josh Leik



Services Provided: Job placement, one-to-one job

training and long term follow-up services through community employment. Community integrated vocational experiences for students including placement in volunteer or employment positions. Community Support Program.

Eligibility Requirements: Individual with

disabilities.

Age Range: Senior High School students and up.

Fee: Depends on the services provided. Funding through

OVR, MH/IDD and school districts


Agency: Penn-Mar Human Services

Address: 10709 Susquehanna Trail 310 Old Freeland Road Glen Rock, PA 17327 Freeland, MD 21053

Telephone: PA: 717-235-8068 MD: 410-343-1069

Website: www.penn-mar.org

Key Contact Person: Freeland Office Jennifer Leidy – Community Living, [email protected] Tom Moore – Vocational Program, [email protected] Glen Rock Office Jennifer Skelly, Director of PA Programs, jskelly @penn-mar.org Susan Arvin-Daugherty, Respite, [email protected] Pat Leuchtenberger, Rehabilitation, [email protected]

Office Hours: M-Th 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Friday 8 AM – 4 PM

Services Provided: Vocational services include a

sheltered workshop, transitional employment and community. Day services include a therapeutic and recreational program. Provides home and community services including in-home supports and Life Sharing, residential placement and respite services.

Eligibility Requirements: Individuals who are

diagnosed with Developmental/Intellectual disabilities will be considered. For general information, contact Penn-Mar directly. Referrals and admissions must go through York/Adams MH/MR.

Fee: Appropriate funding must be secured through

MH/IDD for all services. Additional transportation fees may apply for vocational services. Private arrangements are available for any service.

Agency: Planned Parenthood of Central PA,

Gettysburg Health Center

Address: 963 Biglerville Road


Telephone: 717-334-9275

Key Contact Person: Sue Bowman, Center Manager

Office Hours: Monday – 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Wednesday – 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Friday – 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Educational Program: Community Education Programs

Services Provided: Gynecological exams, emergency

contraception, contraceptive counseling, pregnancy testing and

counseling, infertility referrals, sexually transmitted disease

testing and treatment, full line of contraceptives

Eligibility Requirements : All welcome

Age Range: All

Fee: Based on family size and monthly gross income

Agency: Rabbittransit and Freedom Transit

Address: 1230 Roosevelt Ave. 257 N. 4th St.

York, PA 17404 Gettysburg, PA 17325

Telephone: 846-RIDE (7433) or 1-800-632-9063

Website: www.rabbittransit.org

Key Contact Person: Customer Service Representative


SAT. 7:45 AM – 3:00 PM

Educational Program: Travel training

Services Provided: Fixed route, Paratransit and Shared

Ride services available for persons with disabilities

Eligibility Requirements: None for general

transportation services. Eligibility required for reduced fare.

Age Range: None to ride fixed routes, over 18 to

participate in Shared Ride or Paratransit programs

Fee: Varies depending on route, eligibility, and

assistance from outside agencies

http://www.rabbittransit.org/

Agency: Service Access & Management (SAM)

Address: 1305 East Market St., Suite B

York, PA 17403

Telephone: 717-848-8744 or 1-888-245-8744 (toll free)

Fax: 717-848-8799


Key Contact Person: Natasha Kara – Director

Office Hours: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Educational Programs: Case management provider to assist

consumers diagnosed with a mental health disorder and their

families to assess and link to community resources.

Services Provided: Mental Health Intensive case management,

Blended case management, Health resource coordination, Certified

peer specialist

Eligibility Requirements: Access card (Medical assistance) and a

mental health diagnosis.

Age Range: 4 years and older

Fee: None. All costs covered by medical assistance.

Agency: Skills of Central PA, Inc.

Address: 600 Linden Avenue

Hanover, PA 17331

Telephone: 717-630-2455, ext. 227

FAX: 717-630-2743

Key Contact Person: Jolene A. Ernst, VP

Website: www.skillsofcentralpa.org


Services Provided: Residential Community Homes, residential,

vocational, rehabilitative or social opportunities. Assists

individuals with disabilities in acquiring gainful employment in

local business and industry.

Eligibility Requirements: IDD Diagnosis

Age Range: N/A

Fee: MH/IDD Funding

Agency: Social Security Administration

Address:

50 North Third St. 2670 Industrial Hwy, Ste 2 Chambersburg, PA 17201 York, PA 17402

Telephone: 800-772-1213; TTY 800-325-0778

Office Hours: M, T, Th, F 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Wed. 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Website: www.ssa.gov

Services Provided: Receive and process applications for

Social Security benefits; including Survivor Benefits, Disability Benefits, Retirement Benefits and Medicare. This includes both the worker and his/her dependents. Receive and process applications for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments for low income/resources disabled children and adults, as well as those over age 65. Process applications for new or replacement Social Security cards and/or name changes.

Eligibility Requirements: Vary depending on the type

of benefit involved.

Age Range: Infant to senior citizens

Fee: None

Agency: South Central Community Action Programs, Inc.

(SCCAP)

Address: 153 North Stratton Street


Telephone: 717-334-7634

Services Provided:

Operation Pride – provides emergency services for those in need to

medical, shelter, utility, and rental payment assistance. (ext. 131)

Work Ready – seeks to eliminate barriers for qualified welfare

recipients, identify strengths, promote problem solving skills and

provide services that will help stabilize barriers that may hinder them

from becoming self-sufficient. (ext. 194)

Food Pantries – provide food to those in emergency situations (ext.

131)

Circles of Support – assist families in moving from poverty to self-

sufficiency (ext. 155)

Shelter for the Homeless – provides temporary emergency lodging

(337-2413 or 337-2474)

Weatherization Services – help low income households reduce heating

and energy costs by improving the energy efficiency of their homes

and helping to improve their energy related health and safety

conditions. (ext. 134)

Agency: Special Olympics Adams County

Address: P.O. Box 3188


Telephone: (717) 334-2729

E-Mail: [email protected]

Website: www.soac.shutterfly.com

Key Contact Person: Terry Stickles, County Manager

Office Hours: By appointment

Educational Program: Year round sports training for

the mentally challenged

Services Provided: Eight weeks or longer of training

and competition in each of the following areas: basketball, bowling, golf, athletics, aquatics, roller skating, floor hockey, bocce, volleyball, and tennis.

Eligibility Requirements: Have an intellectual

disability, a cognitive delay, or a developmental disability, having functional limitations in both general learning and adaptive skills

Age Range: Age 8 and above through adulthood to

participate in competitions (may begin training at age 6)

Fee: Physical required every three years.

No fee for training or competition.


Agency: United Cerebral Palsy of South Central PA

Address: 788 Cherry Tree Ct., Hanover, PA 17331

Telephone: 717-632-5552 or 1-800-333-3873

FAX: 717-632-2315

Key Contact Person: Kim Winhauer, Adult Programs, [email protected] Cynthia Bosserman, Children, [email protected]

Website: www.ucpsouthcentral.org


Educational Programs: Prevocational, educational

and supported employment services as well as child development, early intervention, and preschool services.

Services Provided: Resource management; attendant

care services; home support; routine wellness; community integration; environmental adaptations; assistive technology; physical, occupational, and speech therapy; visiting nurse; transportation; respite; personal emergency response systems; specialized medical equipment; preschool, child development, and early intervention services

Eligibility Requirements: Physical disability, non-

ventilator dependent. Preschool and child development open to everyone.

Age Range: All ages

Fee: No cost with MA card or MA eligible, sliding scale otherwise



http://www.ucpsouthcentral.org/

Agency: YORK/ADAMS MENTAL HEALTH-

INTELLECTUAL & DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES

Address: York: York County Government Center

100 W. Market St., Suite 301, York, PA 17401

Hanover: 261 North Franklin St. Hanover, PA 17331

York Autistic Unit: 100 W. Market St. 2nd Floor York, PA 17401

Telephone: York 717-771-9618 or 1-800-441-2025 (option 3 then 4)

Hanover (717) 632-8040 or 1-800-632-7568

Fax: (717) 771-9826


Key Contact Person: Steven A. Warren, County Administrator


Services Provided: Mental Health(MH): case management, crisis

intervention, psychiatric inpatient services, day treatment, outpatient services, family support services, vocational rehabilitation, community employment, social rehabilitation, and residential services. Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities (IDD): supports coordination, family support services, vocational rehabilitation, community employment, adult developmental training, residential services, waiver services, and respite services.

Eligibility Requirements for IDD Services: York or Adams

County resident. Eligible diagnosed mental disability which has existed prior to age 22; with a full scale IQ 69 or below Mental Health/Mental Illness diagnosed by a psychologist.

Fee: A financial liability determination is conducted prior to delivery

of most mental health services.


Agency: YMCA Hanover/South Hanover/Littlestown

Address: 500 N. George St. 1013 Baltimore St.

Hanover, PA 17331 Hanover, PA 17331

95 Keystone St. Littlestown, PA 17340

Telephone: (717) 632-8211 (717) 632-0294

(717)359-9733

Website: www.hanoverymca.org


Educational Program: Many opportunities for learning

experiences

Services Provided: Health/wellness, childcare, sports

Age Range: Infant through senior citizen age

Fee: Various rates and plans

Agency: YWCA Gettysburg & Adams County

Address: 909 Fairfield Road


Telephone: (717) 334-9171

Fax: (717) 334-8797

Office Hours: Monday through Friday 5:30 AM – 10:00 PM

Saturday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Sunday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Educational Program: Work experience training programs

available in child care, custodial, customer service/marketing,

clerical positions. Also numerous classes (see below).

Services Provided: Child care, physical fitness classes, aquatic

fitness classes, swim classes, massage therapy, racquetball, weight

and fitness training, community service classes, karate,

gymnastics, wellness classes

Eligibility Requirements: Membership fee required for most

programs/services: $40 adults (18-59); $30 seniors (60+); $40

juniors (13-17); $30 youth (under 13).

Age Range: All ages. If interested in job training

opportunities, child care trainees must be 16 or over. Otherwise

must be 18 to work in child care. For all other departments,

employee age requirements are 17 and over.

Fee: Varied, based on program. Scholarship aid is available.

Agency: YWCA of Hanover

Address: 23 West Chestnut Street

Hanover, PA 17331

Telephone: (717) 637-2125

Office Hours: Monday through Thursday 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Friday 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Services Provided: Daycare 6:00 AM – 5:30 PM with

transportation, Hispanic American Diversity

Center, Safe Home

Age Range: Infant to 12 years for day care with transportation

Fee: Yes

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