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A Message From the Commissioner
We’re pleased to present the 2015 Dauphin County Resource DIRECTORY
for the Caregiver, Aging, and Disabled, a comprehensive handbook forservices and opportunities available for adults 50 and over, caregivers, andpersons with disabilities.
From information about adult daycare and home care services tovolunteer opportunities and Medicare, we hope this guide will provide youwith easy access to the resources that can help improve your quality of life.
Among the upcoming events and seminars that provide valuable adviceare a series of “Medicare 101” sessions to help enrollees select plans that bestfit their needs. We’re once again holding our Older & Wiser series, whichprovides information on topics such as living wills, healthcare facilities, andpowers of attorney. For more information about these events, or to registerfor a one-on-one appointment to go over Medicare options following one ofthe sessions, call the county Area Agency on Aging at (717) 780-6130.
On-Line Publishers’ Dauphin County 50plus EXPO, to be held from 9a.m. to 2 p.m. April 2 at the Hershey Lodge, is another great opportunity tolearn about services in our area; go to www.50plusexpopa.com or call (717) 285-8123 for more information.
In addition to this guide, assistance in finding the services andinformation you need is available by calling the county Area Agency onAging’s Information & Referral Resource Center at (717) 780-6130.Specialists are waiting to help you solve your problem or direct you to theappropriate organization or service.
We want all Dauphin County residents to be healthy and live life to thefullest, and we hope the resources in this guide will help you achieve thatgoal.
George Hartwick III has served as a Dauphin County commissioner since 2003. Hehas oversight of the county’s Human Services Department, including Dauphin CountyArea Agency on Aging, and is the statewide policy chair for human services for theCounty Commissioners Association of PA.
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You have an issue, a specific need, a project … maybe even just aquestion. You know the resources are out there—they’re probably noteven that far away. But you don’t know how to find them.
Enter the 2015 Dauphin County Resource DIRECTORY for the
Caregiver, Aging, and Disabled. This extensive source of informationconnects you to an abundance of organizations, businesses, andservices for Dauphin Countians who are over age 50, who are caringfor a loved one, or who have disabilities.
We consider the Resource DIRECTORY “free, yet priceless.” Withinits hundreds of easy-to-read listings, you’ll find options for housing,physicians, veterans’ services, legal counsel, fitness, home repair, andmore.
In addition to your many local resources, there are also state andfederal programs available that can provide assistance.
Plus, we include contact information for Dauphin County policedepartments, post offices, and emergency services, as well as county,state, and federal government phone numbers for your convenience.
The Resource DIRECTORY is available both in print and online (atwww.50plusSeniorNewsPA.com), so it’s accessible whenever and whereveryou need it.
We sincerely thank the Resource DIRECTORY’s sponsors andadvertisers. It is through their financial support and their dedicationto the Dauphin County community that we are able to bring theResource DIRECTORY for the Caregiver, Aging, and Disabled to you,our neighbors.
Sincerely,
Donna K. Anderson, Publisher
A Message From the Publisher
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Adult Day Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Advocacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Alcohol & Substance Abuse Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Area Agency On Aging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Assistive Technology/Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Care Assessment Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Caregiver Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Clothing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Community Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Consumer Protection/Complaints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Counseling Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Dental Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Disability Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Domestic Violence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Emergency Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Employment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Energy Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Eye Care Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
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Fitness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Food/Nutrition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17Education/Counseling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Emergency Food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Food Banks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Food Stamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Meals on Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Frequently Called Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Local . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Federal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Handicapped Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Health Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Healthcare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22Financial Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Waiver Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Hearing Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Home Care Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Home Improvements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Homeless Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Hospice Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Hospitals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Hotlines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Financial Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Rental Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Housing Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31Apartment-Style . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Life Sharing/Family Living Residences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Information and Referral . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Legal Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
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Libraries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Visually Impaired . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Loan Closets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Lottery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Medical Equipment & Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Medicare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Counseling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Medicare Advantage Providers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Mental Health/Developmental Disabilities Services . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Pharmacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Prescription Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Police Departments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Post Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Retirement Living Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Active Adult Living Communities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Continuing Care Retirement Communities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Dementia Care Facilities/Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Independent Living Communities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Nursing & Rehab/Long-Term Care Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Personal Care Homes/Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Senior Centers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Service Organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Support Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Tax Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Telephone Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Therapies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Transportation Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Medical Assistance and Shared Ride Transportation Programs . . . . . . .43
Veterans Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Weatherization Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Zip Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
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PROFILES
The Dauphin County Area Agencyon Aging is committed to assistingseniors and their families in obtainingneeded services and information. Weare your one-stop shop for informationyou need to make informed decisions.
Our staff can be contacted bycalling us at (717) 780-6130. We canassist you with many needs, includingpersonal care services, transportation,home-delivered meals, and many more.
You can report suspected instancesof elder abuse by calling us at (866)SAFE-111.
Dauphin County Area Agency On Aging2 South Second Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 780-6130www.dauphincounty.org
Homeland Hospice provides thehighest-quality care, dignity, andsupport at the end stages of lifethrough a full complement of servicesaddressing the whole person physically,emotionally, and spiritually. Using ateam approach with highly trained andcompassionate people, we work closelywith loved ones serving as educator,resource, and support. HomelandHospice is a service of HomelandCenter, a CCRC featuring personalcare suites and available skilled nursing,rehabilitation, and dementia care.
Homeland Hospice2300 Vartan Way, Suite 115, Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 221-7890www.homelandhospice.org
Celebrating its 20th anniversary in2015, 50plus Senior News, a monthlynewspaper for adults over 50 in CentralPennsylvania, comprises six uniquecounty editions featuring profiles,health, antiques, nature, genealogy,humor, puzzles, veterans’ issues, andlocal events.
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Resource DIRECTORYfor the Caregiver, Aging,
and Disabled —
A Community Connection.
• Operating 14 senior centers •
• Providing information and referrals •
• Providing home-delivered meals •
• Protecting seniors from abuse and neglect •
• Founding an innovative, award-winning Elder Abuse Task Force
to combat financial exploitation and abuse •
• Coordinating long-term care services •
• Offering volunteer opportunities •
• Sponsoring adult day care and domiciliary care programs •
• Providing caregiver support, transportation referrals and much more •
Call us at (717) 780-6130
Dauphin County Board of Commissioners
Jeff Haste, Chairman
George P. Hartwick, III, Secretary
Mike Pries, Vice Chairman
Dauphin County Cares
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–––––– ADULT DAY SERVICES ––––––The services may include but are not limited to personal care, assistancewith eating or using the toilet, assistance with taking medication, andsocial assistance for the aging. Centers offer a protective, supervisedsetting and generally operate during normal business hours.
ALLEGHENY VALLEY SCHOOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 566-3267
GRAYSONVIEW HARRISBURG
PERSONAL CARE COMMUNITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 558-7771
KEYSTONE HUMAN SERVICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 232-7509
MESSIAH LIFEWAYS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 790-8209
PORTRAITS OF LIFE ADULT DAY SERVICES . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 453-9355
–––––– ADVOCACY ––––––Organizations that promote the health, dignity, rights, and quality of lifeof seniors and the disabled.
AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(212) 549-2500
ACqUIRED BRAIN INjURY NETWORK OF PA . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 516-8052Advocacy, training, free monthly newsletter, and InfoLine for brain injuryrecovery. Also support groups, Facebook, luncheon, conferences, [email protected]
BUREAU OF BLINDNESS & VISUAL SERVICES . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 787-7500;
(866) 830-7327 (TTY)
CONSUMER PROTECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 441-2555
DAUPHIN COUNTY ASSISTANCE OFFICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 787-2324
DISABILITY RIGHTS NETWORK OF PENNSYLVANIA . . . . . .(800) 692-7443;
(877) 375-7139 (TDD)
HARRISBURG CENTER FOR PEACE & jUSTICE . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 233-3072
NAMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 233-1164
OFFICE FOR DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING (ODHH) . . . .(800) 233-3008
(717) 783-4912 (V/TTY)
PA HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 787-4410
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ALCOHOL &–––––– SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES ––––––
Organizations offering prevention, treatment, and recovery programs.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 234-5390
AMERICAN COUNCIL OF ALCOHOLISM . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 527-5344
DAUPHIN COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF
DRUG & ALCOHOL SERVICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 635-2254
NATIONAL COUNCIL ON ALCOHOLISM &
DRUG DEPENDENCY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 622-2255
–– ALZHEIMER’S/DEMENTIA CARE (SEE RETIREMENT LIVING OPTIONS) ––
–– APARTMENTS (SEE HOUSING OPTIONS) ––
–––––– AREA AGENCY ON AGING ––––––Provides aging services, information on financial aid, and local benefitsprograms in Dauphin County.
DAUPHIN COUNTY AREA AGENCY ON AGING . . . . . . . .(717) 780-6130
–––––– ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY/DEVICES ––––––These technologies and devices can make the lives of seniors and disabledindividuals easier.
THE ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 283-7800
OFFICE OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION, BUREAU OF BLINDNESS
& VISUAL SERVICES . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 622-2842; (866) 830-7327 (TTY)
PENNSYLVANIA ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY FOUNDATION
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(484) 674-0506; (888) 744-1938 (TTY)
RECYCLED EqUIPMENT ExCHANGE PROGRAM (REEP)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(215) 204-5974; (800) 204-7428; (866) 268-0579 (TTY)
TELECOMMUNICATION DEVICE DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM
(TDDP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 204-7428; (866) 268-0579 (TTY)
TTY RELAY SERVICES . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 682-8706; (800) 682-8786 (TTY)
UCP OF CENTRAL PA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 737-3477
UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 404-2898
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–––––– CARE ASSESSMENT SERVICES ––––––Looks at a person’s needs and works with them to find the best methodsto provide care, support, and specialized services.
DAUPHIN COUNTY AREA AGENCY ON AGING . . . . . . . .(717) 780-6130
–––––– CAREGIVER ASSISTANCE ––––––
DAUPHIN COUNTY AREA AGENCY ON AGING . . . . . . . .(717) 780-6130Commissioners George Hartwick, Jeff Haste, and Mike PriesDauphin County Aging provides services to older adults who reside inDauphin County and are age 60 or older.2 South Second Street, Harrisburg, PA [email protected] See our profile on page 6. See our ad on page 7.
FAMILY CAREGIVER SUPPORT PROGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 780-6130
–––––– CLOTHING ––––––
GOODWILL – COLONIAL PARK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 652-4148
GOODWILL – HARRISBURG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 232-5876
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jUBILEE MINISTRIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 832-0400
NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER
OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 233-6541
SHINING LIGHT THRIFT SHOP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 234-2436
–––––– COMMUNITY SERVICES ––––––
MESSIAH LIFEWAYS CONNECTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 591-7223Messiah Lifeways Connections members join with others who are aging inplace. Members access trusted help, social opportunities, and more!100 Mt. Allen Drive, Mechanicsburg, PA [email protected] See our ad on this page.
–––––– CONSUMER PROTECTION/COMPLAINTS ––––––
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EqUIFAx FRAUD ALERT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(888) 766-0008
ExPERIAN FRAUD ALERT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(888) 397-3742
FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(202) 326-2232
MEDICARE/MEDICAID FRAUD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 447-8477
PA BUREAU OF CONSUMER PROTECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 441-2555
PA DEPARTMENT OF BANKING & SECURITIES . . . . . . . . . .(800) 722-2657
PA DEPARTMENT OF ELDER ABUSE SERVICES . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 490-8505
TRANSUNION FRAUD ALERT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 680-7289
–––––– COUNSELING SERVICES ––––––
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 234-5390
CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE DIOCESE OF HARRISBURG (717) 233-7978
CRISIS INTERVENTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(888) 596-4447
HELP MINISTRIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 238-2851
NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 233-6541
PENNSYLVANIA COUNSELING SERVICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 671-9610
–––––– DENTAL SERVICES ––––––
CAMP CURTIN SBHC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 703-1490
DENTAL HYGIENE PROGRAM (HACC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 780-2441
DENTAL SERVICES THROUGH MEDICAL ASSISTANCE . . . .(800) 692-7462
DOWNEY SBHC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 703-1268
HAMILTON HEALTH CENTER DENTAL SERVICES . . . . . . . . .(717) 230-3909
PENNSYLVANIA DENTAL ASSOCIATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 234-5941
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–––––– DISABILITY SERVICES ––––––
DAUPHIN COUNTY MH/MR PROGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 780-7050
INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES CUSTOMER SERVICE . . . . . . . .(888) 565-9435
KEYSTONE HUMAN SERVICES . . . . . . . . .(717) 232-7509; (888) 377-6504Enhancing the human spirit through support to those with autism,intellectual disabilities, and mental illness. Children’s services and theSusquehanna Service Dogs program are also available.124 Pine Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101amoffitt@keystonehumanservices.orgwww.keystonehumanservices.org
MH/DD PROGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 255-2858
NAMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 233-1164
–––––– DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ––––––
BATTERED WOMEN’S jUSTICE PROjECT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 903-0111
PENNSYLVANIA COALITION AGAINST
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 932-4632
PENNSYLVANIA COALITION AGAINST RAPE . . . . . . . . . . .(888) 772-7227
VICTIM WITNESS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM OF DAUPHIN COUNTY
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 780-7075
YWCA DOMESTIC VIOLENCE LEGAL CENTER HARRISBURG . .(717) 724-0516
YWCA DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICES
(INTERVENTION AND SHELTER) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 654-1211
–––––– EMERGENCY ––––––
AMERICAN RED CROSS OF THE SUSqUEHANNA VALLEY . .(717) 234-3101
DAUPHIN COUNTY CRISIS INTERVENTION . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 232-7511
DAUPHIN COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY . .(717) 558-6800
DAUPHIN COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(888) 596-4447
DAUPHIN COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH & INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES
PROGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 232-8761
HELP MINISTRY CHRISTIAN CHURCHES UNITED . . . . . . . . .(717) 238-2851
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NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 233-6541
PINNACLEHEALTH COMMUNITY LIFE TEAM EMS . . . . . . . .(717) 236-5947
SALVATION ARMY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 231-3653
VICTIM WITNESS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 233-3312
YMCA – CAMP CURTIN BRANCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 234-7058
YMCA – EAST SHORE BRANCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 232-9622
YMCA – NORTHERN DAUPHIN BRANCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 362-9494
YWCA GREATER HARRISBURG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 234-7931
–––––– EMPLOYMENT ––––––
BLIND AND VISUAL SERVICES (BVS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(866) 375-8264
COMMUNITY ACTION COMMISSION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 232-9757
GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA, INC.
HARRISBURG LOCATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 232-1831
GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA, INC.
UPPER DAUPHIN COUNTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 896-8826
HACC TITLE ONE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT CENTER DAUPHIN
COUNTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 236-7931
jOB CORPS ADMISSIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 233-7305
KEYSTONE HUMAN SERVICES
(THROUGH CAREERLINKS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 783-3270
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE BENEFITS FOR WORKERS
WITH DISABILITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 788-5616
PENNSYLVANIA CAREERLINK
(PENNSYLVANIA WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT) . . . . . . . .(717) 783-3270
PENNSYLVANIA MENTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 657-2073
PENNSYLVANIA TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE NETWORK
(PATTAN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 703-9800
POTENTIAL REENTRY OPPORTUNITIES IN BUSINESS AND EDUCATION
(PROBE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 939-2260
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TICKET TO WORK PROGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(866) 968-7842
TRI-COUNTY OIC ADULT LEARNING CENTER . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 238-7318
VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION OFFICE OF VOCATIONAL
REHABILITATION (CAREERLINK) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 783-3270
YMCA – CAMP CURTIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 234-7058
YMCA – EAST SHORE BRANCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 232-9622
YMCA – NORTHERN DAUPHIN COUNTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 362-9494
–––––– ENERGY ASSISTANCE ––––––
ADAMS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE PROjECT HELPING HAND . .(888) 232-6732
CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE DIOCESE OF HARRISBURG (717) 233-7978
COLUMBIA GAS OF PENNSYLVANIA –
SECURITY DEPOSIT ASSISTANCE FUND (S-DAF) . . . . . . . . .(888) 460-4332
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE REFERRAL AND EVALUATION PROGRAM
(CARES) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 692-7380
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DAUPHIN COUNTY AREA AGENCY ON AGING . . . . . . . .(717) 780-6130
DOLLAR ENERGY FUND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 683-7036
HELP MINISTRY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 238-2851
LOW-INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
(LIHEAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(866) 857-7095
LOW-INCOME USAGE REDUCTION PROGRAM (LIURP) . .(800) 675-0222
NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER OF THE
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 233-6541
PENNSYLVANIA POWER COMPANY –
REACH HARDSHIP FUND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 720-3600
PENNSYLVANIA POWER & LIGHT (PPL) – ONTRACK . . . . .(800) 342-5775
PENNSYLVANIA UTILITY COMMISSION OFFICE OF CONSUMER
ADVOCATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 684-6560
UGI UTILITIES INC. – LOW-INCOME SELF-HELP PROGRAM
(LISHP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 844-9276
UGI UTILITIES INC. – OPERATION SHARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 962-1212
UPPER DAUPHIN HUMAN SERVICES CENTER, INC. . . . . . .(717) 362-3321
–––––– EVENTS ––––––
50PLUS ExPOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 285-1350The 50plus EXPOs are lively, one-day events that bring businesses andcommunities together on a more personal level. Look for 50plus EXPOs inChester, Cumberland, Dauphin, Lancaster (2), and York counties.3912 Abel Drive, Columbia, PA 17512www.50plusExpoPA.com See our ad on page 15.
VETERANS’ ExPO & jOB FAIR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 285-1350The Veterans’ Expo & Job Fair connects active and retired military membersof all ages and their families with available resources. Veterans and employerscan meet to discuss available positions.3912 Abel Drive, Columbia, PA 17512www.VeteransExpo.com See our ad on page 44
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WOMEN’S ExPO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 285-1350Premier women’s expos in the Susquehanna Valley featuring demonstrations,shopping, live makeovers, the latest in women’s health, a fashion show, andmore!3912 Abel Drive, Columbia, PA 17512www.aGreatWayToSpendMyDay.com See our ad on page 15.
–––––– EYE CARE SERVICES ––––––
AMERICAN COUNCIL OF THE BLIND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 424-8666
BLINDNESS & VISUAL SERVICES FORUM PLACE . . . . . . . . .(866) 375-8264
PA BLIND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 766-2020
SENIORS EYECARE AMERICA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 222-3937
VISION RESOURCES OF CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA . . . . . .(717) 238-2531
VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION
BUREAU OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 787-5244
–––––– FITNESS ––––––
KEYSTONE STATE GAMES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(570) 823-3164
–––––– FOOD/NUTRITION ––––––
• EDUCATION/COUNSELING •
THE FAMILY HEALTH COUNCIL OF CENTRAL PA . . . . . . . .(717) 761-7380
• EMERGENCY FOOD •
AMERICAN RED CROSS HARRISBURG CHAPTER . . . . . . . .(717) 234-3101
AMERICAN RED CROSS MIDDLETOWN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 948-3060
• FOOD BANKS •
ANTIOCH TABERNACLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 233-8231
CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA FOOD BANK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 564-1700
EMMANUEL CHURCH OF GOD & CHRIST
FOOD PANTRY HARRISBURG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 232-0475
GRACE HOUSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 238-1819
HERSHEY FOOD BANK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 520-3143
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MACEDONIA MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH . . . . . . . . . .(717) 232-8946
NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH . .(717) 233-6541
NORTH 17TH STREET CHURCH OF GOD FOOD . . . . . . . . .(717) 233-2284
SALVATION ARMY CITADEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 233-6755
UPPER DAUPHIN HUMAN SERVICE CENTER . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 362-3321
ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 566-2589
• FOOD STAMPS •
DAUPHIN COUNTY ASSISTANCE OFFICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 787-2324
PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WELFARE . . . . .(800) 692-7462
• MEALS ON WHEELS •
HOME DELIVERY — DAUPHIN COUNTY AREA AGENCY
ON AGING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 780-6130
–––––– GOVERNMENT ––––––
• LOCAL •
BERRYSBURG BOROUGH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (717) 362-9417
CONEWAGO TOWNSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 534-8556
DAUPHIN BOROUGH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 921-2021
DERRY TOWNSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 533-2057
EAST HANOVER TOWNSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 469-0833
ELIZABETHVILLE BOROUGH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 362-7945
GRATZ BOROUGH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 365-4115
HALIFAx BOROUGH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 896-3780
HALIFAx TOWNSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 896-3035
CITY OF HARRISBURG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 255-3040
HIGHSPIRE BOROUGH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 939-3303
HUMMELSTOWN BOROUGH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 566-2555
jACKSON TOWNSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 362-9909
jEFFERSON TOWNSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 362-2313
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LONDONDERRY TOWNSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 944-1803
LOWER PAxTON TOWNSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 657-5600
LOWER SWATARA TOWNSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 939-9377
LYKENS BOROUGH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 453-7597
LYKENS TOWNSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 365-3617
MIDDLE PAxTON TOWNSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 921-8128
MIDDLETOWN BOROUGH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 948-3000
MIFFLIN TOWNSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 362-9371
MILLERSBURG BOROUGH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 692-2389
PAxTANG BOROUGH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 564-4770
PENBROOK BOROUGH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 232-3733
REED TOWNSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 896-8904
ROYALTON BOROUGH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 944-4831
SOUTH HANOVER TOWNSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 566-0224
STEELTON BOROUGH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 939-9842
SUSqUEHANNA TOWNSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 545-4751
SWATARA TOWNSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 564-2551
UPPER PAxTON TOWNSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 692-4655
WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 362-3191
WAYNE TOWNSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 362-3505
WEST HANOVER TOWNSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 652-4841
WICONISCO TOWNSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 453-7571
WILLIAMS TOWNSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 647-4877
WILLIAMSTOWN BOROUGH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 647-4848
• COUNTY •
DAUPHIN COUNTY AREA AGENCY ON AGING . . . . . . . .(717) 780-6130
(800) 328-0058
DIVISION OF VITAL RECORDS . . . . . . . . .(717) 772-3480; (724) 656-3100
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REGISTER OF WILLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 780-6500
VETERANS AFFAIRS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 780-6356
• STATE •
LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 787-4223
PENNDOT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 932-4600; (800) 228-0676 (TDD)
PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF AGING . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 783-1550
• FEDERAL •
NATIONAL PASSPORT AGENCY INFORMATION CENTER . .(877) 487-2778U.S. State Department 24-hour automated appointment system.
PRESIDENTIAL COMMENT LINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(202) 456-1111
(202) 456-6213 (TTY)
SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 772-1213
(800) 325-0778 (TTY)
U.S. ADMINISTRATION ON AGING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(202) 401-4541
U.S. CAPITOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(202) 224-3121Senate and House of Representatives switchboard.
U.S. IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION SERVICE . . . .(800) 375-5283
(800) 767-1833 (TDD)
–––––– HANDICAPPED SERVICES ––––––
SUSqUEHANNA SERVICE DOGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 599-5920
–––––– HEALTH RESOURCES ––––––
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 234-5390
ALS ASSOCIATION (LOU GEHRIG’S DISEASE) . . . . . . . . . .(800) 782-4747
ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION
GREATER PENNSYLVANIA CHAPTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 651-5020
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY – CAPITAL REGION . . . . .(800) 227-2345
AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 657-4310
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
CAPITAL REGION DIVISION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 242-8721
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AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION OF PENNSYLVANIA
CENTRAL REGION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 541-5864
THE ARC OF THE UNITED STATES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 433-5255
ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION
CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA CHAPTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 763-0900
AUTISM SOCIETY OF AMERICAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 328-8476
COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION OF
REHABILITATION FACILITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(888) 281-6531
DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP
PINNACLEHEALTH AT OSTEOPATHIC HOSPITAL . . . . . . . . .(717) 782-5678
EASTER SEALS OF CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 741-3891
EPILEPSY FOUNDATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 332-1000
INTERNATIONAL RETT SYNDROME FOUNDATION . . . . . . .(800) 818-7388
KIDNEY FOUNDATION OF CENTRAL PA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 652-8123
LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY OF AMERICA . . . . . . .(717) 652-6520
LUPUS FOUNDATION OF AMERICA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(222) 349-1155
MENTAL HEALTH AMERICA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 969-6642
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS FOUNDATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(888) 673-6287
NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS (NAMI) . . . . .(800) 950-6264
NATIONAL ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER ASSOCIATION (800) 939-1019
NATIONAL COUNCIL ON INDEPENDENT LIVING . . . . . . . .(877) 525-3400
THE NATIONAL DOWN SYNDROME SOCIETY . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 221-4602
PA TOURETTE SYNDROME ALLIANCE, INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 990-3300
PENNSYLVANIA’S SERVICE NETWORK FOR AUTISM
AND INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 236-2374
SPINA BIFIDA ASSOCIATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 621-3141
UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 872-5827
UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 404-2898
VISUAL RESOURCES OF CENTRAL PA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 238-2531
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–––––– HEALTHCARE ––––––
HOLY SPIRIT — A GEISINGER AFFILIATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 763-2100Holy Spirit — A Geisinger Affiliate has a full-service hospital in Camp Hilland physician practices and services throughout the region.503 North 21st Street, Camp Hill, PA 17011www.hsh.org See our ad on back page.
• FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE •
DAUPHIN COUNTY AREA AGENCY ON AGING . . . . . . . .(717) 780-6130
HELP MINISTRY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 238-2851
MEDICAID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 537-8862
MEDICARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 647-8089
NATIONAL HEALTH INFORMATION & REFERRAL SERVICE . .(800) 336-4797
NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON AGING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 222-2225
PACE/PACENET AND PACE PLUS
MEDICARE PROGRAMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 225-7223
PENNSYLVANIA DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES COUNCIL . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(717) 787-6057; (717) 705-0819 (TTY)
SOCIAL SECURITY (MEDICARE ExTRA HELP) . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 772-1213
(800) 325-0778 (TTY)
VA MEDICAL CENTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 409-8771
• WAIVER PROGRAMS •Waivers offer an array of services and benefits such as choice of qualifiedproviders, due process, and health and safety assurances.
AIDS WAIVER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(866) 286-3636
AGING WAIVER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 240-6110; (800) 697-0371
ATTENDANT CARE WAIVER/ACT 150 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(866) 286-3636
AUTISM WAIVER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(866) 539-7689
COMMCARE WAIVER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(866) 286-3636
CONSOLIDATED WAIVER FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL
DISABILITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 692-7462
INDEPENDENCE WAIVER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(866) 286-3636
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INFANTS, TODDLERS, AND FAMILIES WAIVER . . . . . . . . . .(717) 346-1119
LIFE (LIVING INDEPENDENCE FOR THE ELDERLY) . . . . . . . .(866) 286-3636
OBRA WAIVER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(866) 286-3636
OPTIONS PROGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 240-6110
PERSON/FAMILY DIRECTED SUPPORT WAIVER . . . . . . . . . .(800) 692-7462
–––––– HEARING SERVICES ––––––
BETTER HEARING INSTITUTE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(202) 449-1100
CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING OF CENTRAL PA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 323-6060; (717) 737-1335 (TTY)
HEARING LOSS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA . . . . . . . . . .(301) 657-2248
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF THE DEAF . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(301) 587-1788;
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(301) 587-1789 (TTY)
OFFICE OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION, BUREAU OF BLINDNESS
& VISUAL SERVICES . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 622-2842; (866) 830-7327 (TTY)
PENNSYLVANIA SOCIETY FOR THE ADVANCEMENT
OF THE DEAF (PSAD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(570) 309-0087
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• Active adult and residential living
• Independent and retirement living communities
• Assisted living residences and personal care homes
• Nursing and healthcare services
• Home care, companions, and hospice care providers
• Ancillary services
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PENNSYLVANIA TRAINING & TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
(PATTAN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 541-4960
–––––– HOME CARE SERVICES –––––– Medical and non-medical services to qualified individuals in their homeor in another community-based setting. Pennsylvania requires that allhome care agencies and registries be licensed.
ADDUS HEALTHCARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 972-0512
AFFILIA HOME HEALTH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 963-6570; (800) 453-6497Our friendly and compassionate staff provides high-quality nursing andtherapy services that help our patients recover in the comfort of home.2645 North Third Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110www.affiliahomehealth.org See our ad on this page.
BAYADA HOME HEALTH CARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 652-1130Bayada provides private-duty nursing or home health aide services to helpclients remain safe and independent at home.4807 Jonestown Road, Suite 254, Harrisburg, PA 17109www.Bayada.com
BELLO NURSES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 540-1700Helping hands, caring hearts. Providing exceptional skilled and unskilledhome healthcare that is cost effective, family focused, and compassionate.915 North Mountain Road, Harrisburg, PA [email protected]
717-963-6570 or 800-453-6497www.a�liahomehealth.org
Formerly PinnacleHealth Home Care
JOINT COMMISSION ACCREDITEDMEDICARE/MEDICAID CERTIFIED
A�liated with: Lancaster General Health | PinnacleHealth System | Reading Health System
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CARING MATTERS HOME CARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(484) 671-3039Caring starts with compassion. Non-medical, light housekeeping, meal prep,companionship, sick/injured recovery assistance, transportation, special needs,24-7.Serving Dauphin, Schuylkill, and Perry [email protected]
CENTRAL PENN NURSING CARE, INC. . .(717) 569-0451; (877) 254-4763 Homemaker/companion services, personal care aide services, and nursingsupervision. All skill levels available (RN, LPN, CNA, and PCA).1910 Fruitville Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601www.cpnc.com
COMFORCARE HOME CARE SERVICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 545-6051Specialized care to empower the people we serve: fall prevention, bathing,grooming, transfers, Alzheimer’s care, medication reminders, safetysupervision, incontinence, companionship.Serving Dauphin and Cumberland [email protected] See our ad on this page.
COMFORT KEEPERS HARRISBURG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 920-9898
COMPANIONS IN CARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 224-1450
COUNTRY MEADOWS AT HOME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(888) 754-2220
ELITE STAFFING SERVICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 540-3530
EMERALD SENIOR SERVICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 944-4712
ComForcare Home Caretm
4371 Union Deposit Road • Harrisburg, Pa 17111
www.harrisburg.ComForcare.com
Each office is independently owned and operated. ComForcare Senior Services is an equal opportunity employer.
• Companionship
• Bathing and Grooming
• Medication Reminders
• Meal Preparation
• Light Housekeeping
• Transportation
• Personal Care
• Fall Prevention
• Safety Supervision
• Respite Care
• Errands
• Alzheimer’s Care
717-545-6051
Supporting Independence, Dignity, and Quality of Life
Our caregivers are insured, bonded, and screened through a 10-stephiring process, including background screening and drug testing.
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GHG HOME CARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 540-1500
GRISWOLD HOME CARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 234-4009Referring exceptional non-medical home care for over 30 years. Personal care,homemaker, errand/shopping, companion services, and respite for families.Serving Dauphin Countywww.griswoldhomecare.com
HOME CARE ASSISTANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 540-4663 Live-in experts, high-caliber caregivers, balanced care. No contracts, butrequire three-hour minimum shift. Peace of mind, cognitive therapeutics.2304 Linglestown Road (Blue Mountain Commons Shopping Center)Harrisburg, PA 17110www.homecareassistanceharrisburgpa.com
HOME INSTEAD SENIOR CARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 540-5201
HOME REMEDY SKILLED NURSING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(888) 710-1170 Providing comprehensive nursing and therapy services in the comfort of yourhome.4813 Jonestown Road, Suite 201Harrisburg, PA 17109 See our ad on this page.
• Skilled Nursing
• Medical Social Work
• Psychiatric Nursing Services
• Palliative Care
• Physical Therapy
• Occupational Therapy
• Speech Language Pathology
• Wound Care
• Ostomy and Foley Care
• IV Therapy
• Personal Care
We Are There When You Need Us Most
For more information about our
home health services, call
1-888-710-1170
4813 Jonestown Road, Suite 201
Harrisburg, PA 17109
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MAxIM HEALTHCARE SERVICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 526-4555
MESSIAH LIFEWAYS AT HOME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 790-8209Messiah Lifeways At Home offers in-home care, housekeeping, maintenance,transportation, companionship, emergency response systems, and more.100 Mt. Allen Drive, Mechanicsburg, PA [email protected] See our ad on page 11.
OMNI HOME CARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 671-5070
SENIOR HELPERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 920-0707Non-medical home care. No minimum hours of service. Age in placecomfortably and with dignity. Caregivers are bonded, insured employees.3806 Market Street, Suite 3, Camp Hill, PA 17011www.seniorhelpers.com/harrisburg
SPECIALTY HOME CARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 533-4400Up to 24-hour personal care, homemaker, and transportation servicesprovided at home. Compassionate caregivers selected, trained, and insured forsatisfaction and security. Free, no-obligation in-home assessment.1251 East Chocolate Avenue, Hershey, PA [email protected]
VISION HEALTHCARE SERVICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 545-6636
VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION OF CENTRAL PA . . . . . . .(717) 233-1035
–––––– HOME IMPROVEMENTS –––––– Funds are offered to income-eligible homeowners, especially low-incomepersons, the elderly, persons with disabilities, families with children, andhigh residential energy users in Dauphin County, to reduce energy costs.
HOME REHABILITATION PROGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 780-6253
WARMWISE: AUDITS & REBATES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(866) 956-0308
WEATHERIZATION PROGRAMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 425-7643
–––––– HOMELESS SERVICES ––––––
BETHESDA MISSION – MEN’S SHELTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 257-4440
BETHESDA MISSION – WOMEN & CHILDREN’S SHELTER . .(717) 257-4447
HARRISBURG CENTER FOR PEACE AND jUSTICE . . . . . . . .(717) 233-3072
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HELP MINISTRY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 238-2851
MENTAL HEALTH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES (MHID) . . . . .(717) 780-7050
SHALOM HOUSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 232-3482
YWCA OF GREATER HARRISBURG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 234-7931
–––––– HOSPICE SERVICES –––––– Provides comfort and support to patients and their families when a life-limiting illness no longer responds to cure-oriented treatments.
ASERACARE HOSPICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 541-4466
CROSSINGS HOSPICE OF THE VNA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 233-1035
HEARTLAND HOME HEALTH, HOSPICE, & I.V. SERVICES . .(800) 830-9750Heartland proudly provides home health and hospice care wherever youconsider home. Call anytime — we’re available when you need us.1200 Walnut Bottom Road, Suite 302, Carlisle, PA [email protected]; www.heartlandhomehealth.com
HOMELAND HOSPICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 221-7890Homeland Hospice provides the highest level of care and support at the endstages of life while serving as a compassionate resource for families.2300 Vartan Way, Suite 115, Harrisburg, PA [email protected] See our ad on inside front. See our profile on page 6.
HORIZONS HOSPICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(877) 233-0160
HOSPICE FOR ALL SEASONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 234-2555
HOSPICE OF CENTRAL PA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 732-1000
–––––– HOSPITALS ––––––
HEALTHSOUTH REHABILITATION HOSPITAL
OF MECHANICSBURG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 691-3700Providing a higher level of rehabilitation for recovery from an illness, injury,or surgery. Services include physical, occupational, and speech therapy.175 Lancaster Boulevard, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055www.healthsouthpa.com See our ad on facing page.
PENN STATE MILTON S. HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER . . . . .(800) 243-1455
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PINNACLEHEALTH – COMMUNITY GENERAL
OSTEOPATHIC HOSPITAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 652-3000
PINNACLEHEALTH – HARRISBURG HOSPITAL . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 782-3131
PINNACLEHEALTH – POLYCLINIC CAMPUS . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 782-4141
–––––– HOTLINES ––––––
ALZHEIMER’S HELPLINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 272-3900
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY INFORMATION CENTER . .(800) 227-2345
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 242-8721
AMERICAN LIVER FOUNDATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 465-4837
AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 586-4872
AMERICAN PARKINSON’S DISEASE ASSOCIATION . . . . . .(800) 223-2732
AMERICAN STROKE ASSOCIATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(888) 478-7653
ASTHMA & ALLERGY FOUNDATION OF AMERICA . . . . . .(800) 727-8462
BUREAU OF CONSUMER PROTECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 441-2555
CDC NATIONAL STD AND AIDS HOTLINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 232-4636
CROHN’S & COLITIS FOUNDATION OF AMERICA, INC. . .(800) 343-3637
DIABETES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 342-2383
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 424-9346
FOOD SAFETY MEAT & POULTRY HOTLINE . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 535-4555
INSURANCE INFORMATION INSTITUTE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 331-9146
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INTERNATIONAL HEARING SOCIETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 521-5247
KIDNEY FOUNDATION HELPLINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 622-9010
MEDICAID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 537-8862
MEDICARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 647-8089
NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 422-6237
NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 942-2677
NATIONAL HEADACHE FOUNDATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 843-2256
NATIONAL HEALTH INFORMATION PROGRAM . . . . . . . . .(800) 336-4797
NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON AGING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 222-2225
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS
& STROKE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 352-9424
NATIONAL PARKINSON’S FOUNDATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 327-4545
NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 368-5642
ORGAN DONATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 528-2971
PA CRIME STOPPERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 472-8477
PACE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 225-7223
PENNDOT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 932-4600
PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION BUREAU
OF CONSUMER SERVICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 782-1110
RADON HOTLINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 237-2366
SOCIAL SECURITY INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 772-1213
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 827-1000
U.S. PRODUCTS SAFETY COMMISSION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 638-2772
VETERANS OUTREACH CENTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(866) 906-8387
WELFARE FRAUD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 932-0582
–––––– HOUSING ––––––
• ASSISTANCE •
DAUPHIN COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 939-9301
THE FAIR HOUSING COUNCIL OF
THE CAPITAL REGION INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 238-9540
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY (HARRISBURG) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 545-7299
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HOUSING DISCRIMINATION HOTLINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 669-9777
PENNSYLVANIA HOUSING RESOURCE CENTER . . . . . . . . .(877) 428-8844
VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 236-1440
• FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE •
COMMUNITY ACTION COMMISSION
OF CAPITAL REGION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 232-9757
DAUPHIN COUNTY ASSISTANCE OFFICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 788-5616
DAUPHIN COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 939-9301
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WELFARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 692-7462
HOMEOWNER & MORTGAGE ASSISTANCE . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 342-2397
PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH . . . . . . . . . . . . .(877) 724-3258
PROPERTY TAx/RENT REBATE PROGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(888) 222-9190
SALVATION ARMY – HARRISBURG CAPITOL . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 233-6755
VETERANS ADMINISTRATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 827-1000
VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 236-1440
• RENTAL ASSISTANCE •
DAUPHIN COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 939-9301
–––––– HOUSING OPTIONS ––––––
• APARTMENT-STYLE •Independent living in a residential area. Generally does not haveprograms designed specifically for residents.
B’NAI B’RITH APARTMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 232-7516
BRIARCREST GARDENS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 533-9377
DAUPHIN COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 939-9301
DESOUZA BROWN INCORPORATED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 657-0840
EDISON VILLAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 232-0564
HERSHEY PLAZA APARTMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(267) 386-8600
HIGHSPIRE SCHOOL APARTMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 986-0266
LATSHA TOWERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 939-9301
LAUREL TOWERS & APARTMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 233-1340
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MADISON HAMILTON PARK APARTMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 564-3100
MADISON AT HERSHEY HEIGHTS . . . . . . .(717) 566-3966; (866) 525-8184
THE MANOR AT OAKRIDGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 540-1895
NEW SONG VILLAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 561-7270
PENNSYLVANIA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY . . . . . . . . .(717) 780-3907
PHEASANT HILL ESTATES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 657-3135
RIVER PLAZA APARTMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 238-8105
SUSqUEHANNA HOUSING INITIATIVES — TRI-COUNTY
HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 231-3604
THE VILLAGE OF PINEFORD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 944-4033
• LIFE SHARING/FAMILY LIVING RESIDENCES •Supportive living that allows individuals with intellectual disabilities tolive with independence and dignity with the assistance of a caring andexperienced staff.
KEYSTONE COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 558-8450
KEYSTONE HUMAN SERVICES CENTRAL PA . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 541-8322
NHS HUMAN SERVICES CAPITAL REGION . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 238-6161
PENNSYLVANIA MENTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 657-2073
VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA: SUPPORTIVE LIVING . . . . . . .(717) 236-1440
–– RETIREMENT LIVING (SEE RETIREMENT LIVING OPTIONS) ––
–––––– INFORMATION AND REFERRAL ––––––
CONTACT HELPLINE – HARRISBURG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 652-4400
DAUPHIN COUNTY AREA AGENCY ON AGING . . . . . . . .(717) 780-6130
–––––– LEGAL SERVICES ––––––
AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 238-2258
DAUPHIN COUNTY COURTHOUSE VICTIM WITNESS UNIT . .(717) 780-7075
DAUPHIN COUNTY VETERANS COURT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 780-6767
HARRISBURG CIVIL LAW CLINIC
(WIDENER LAW SCHOOL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 541-0320
MID PENN LEGAL SERVICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 932-0356
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MOONEY & ASSOCIATES, ATTORNEYS AT LAW . . . . . . . . .(717) 773-4935
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(877) 632-4656Your elder law source for estate probate, administration, and planning —wills, POAs, trusts, asset protection planning, Medicaid and veterans’ benefitqualification. 12 offices in South Central PA to serve you.105 North Front Street, Suite 210, Harrisburg, PA [email protected]
PA BAR ASSOCIATES REFERRAL SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 238-6807
PENN STATE DICKINSON SCHOOL OF LAW
COMMUNITY LAW CLINIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 243-3696
PENNSYLVANIA LEGAL AID NETWORK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 322-7572
SENIORLAW HELPLINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(877) 727-7529
–––––– LIBRARIES ––––––
EAST SHORE AREA LIBRARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 652-9380
ELIZABETHVILLE AREA LIBRARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 362-9825
HERSHEY PUBLIC LIBRARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 533-6555
jOHNSON MEMORIAL LIBRARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 692-2658
KLINE LIBRARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 234-7713
MADELINE L. OLEWINE MEMORIAL LIBRARY . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 232-7286
MCCORMICK RIVERFRONT LIBRARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 234-4976
NORTHERN DAUPHIN LIBRARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 453-9315
WILLIAM H. & MARION C. ALExANDER FAMILY LIBRARY . .(717) 566-0949
• VISUALLY IMPAIRED •
EAST SHORE AREA LIBRARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 652-9380
–––––– LOAN CLOSETS –––––– DAUPHIN COUNTY AREA AGENCY ON AGING . . . . . . . .(717) 780-6130
–––––– LOTTERY ––––––
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–––––– MEDICAL EqUIPMENT & SUPPLIES ––––––
UNITED DISABILITIES SERVICES (UDS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(888) 837-4235
–––––– MEDICARE ––––––
• COUNSELING •
THE APPRISE HEALTH INSURANCE COUNSELING
AND ASSISTANCE PROGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 783-1550
• MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PROVIDERS •
AETNA MEDICARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(855) 338-7027
CIGNA HEALTH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 856-7657
GATEWAY HEALTH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(877) 428-3929
GEISINGER GOLD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 514-0138
HEALTHAMERICA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(855) 338-9566
HUMANA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 833-2364
INDEPENDENCE BLUECROSS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(877) 393-6733
UNITED HEALTHCARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 607-2877
–––––– MENTAL HEALTH/
DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SERVICES ––––––
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 234-5390
ALLEGHENY VALLEY SCHOOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 566-3267
THE ARC OF PENNSYLVANIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 234-2621
CRISIS INTERVENTION PROGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(888) 596-4447
DAUPHIN COUNTY DRUG & ALCOHOL SERVICES . . . . . . .(717) 635-2254
DISABILITY RIGHTS NETWORK OF PENNSYLVANIA . . . . . .(800) 692-7443;
(877) 375-7139 (TDD)
KEYSTONE HUMAN SERVICES . . . . . . . . .(717) 232-7509; (888) 377-6504Enhancing the human spirit through support to those with autism,intellectual disabilities, and mental illness. Children’s services and theSusquehanna Service Dogs program are also available.124 Pine Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101amoffitt@keystonehumanservices.orgwww.keystonehumanservices.org
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Prescription Drug Programs Free Transit & Reduced-Fare Shared Rides • Hot Meals Programs
Property Tax & Rent Rebates • Long-Term Living Services
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MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION OF PENNSYLVANIA . . . .(866) 578-3659
NAMI DAUPHIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 233-1164
OPENMINDSOPENDOORS C/O MHAPA . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 346-0549
PENNSYLVANIA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH &
AGING COALITION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 541-4219
PENNSYLVANIA MENTAL HEALTH
CONSUMERS’ ASSOCIATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 887-6422
PENNSYLVANIA MENTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 657-2073
–––––– PHARMACY ––––––
• PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE •
HELP MINISTRY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 238-2851
LEBANON VA MEDICAL CENTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 409-8771
MEDICARE ExTRA HELP . . . . . . . . . .(800) 772-1213; (800) 325-0778 (TTY)
PACE/PACENET AND PACE PLUS
MEDICARE PROGRAMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 225-7223
PARTNERSHIP FOR PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE . . . . . . . . .(888) 477-2669
SPECIAL PHARMACEUTICAL BENEFITS PROGRAM –
HIV/AIDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 922-9384
SPECIAL PHARMACEUTICAL BENEFITS PROGRAM (SPBP) –
MENTAL HEALTH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 922-9384
–––––– POLICE DEPARTMENTS ––––––In the event of an emergency, dial 911.
DERRY TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 534-2200
HALIFAx POLICE DEPARTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 896-3168
HARRISBURG POLICE BUREAU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 255-3131
HARRISBURG UPTOWN POLICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 233-3104
HIGHSPIRE POLICE DEPARTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 939-9866
HUMMELSTOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 566-2555
LOWER PAxTON TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT . . . . . .(717) 657-5600
LOWER SWATARA TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT . . . . .(717) 939-0463
LYKENS POLICE DEPARTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 453-7001
MIDDLETOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 902-0627
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MILLERSBURG BOROUGH POLICE DEPARTMENT . . . . . . . .(717) 692-2323
PENNSYLVANIA STATE POLICE . . . . . . . .(717) 671-7500; (717) 362-8700
PENBROOK BOROUGH POLICE DEPARTMENT . . . . . . . . . .(717) 232-3844
STEELTON POLICE DEPARTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 939-9841
SUSqUEHANNA TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT . . . . . .(717) 652-8265
SWATARA TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 564-2550
WICONISCO TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT . . . . . . . . .(717) 453-9220
WILLIAMSTOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 647-2345
–––––– POST OFFICES ––––––
BERRYSBURG MAIN OFFICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 362-9700
DAUPHIN MAIN OFFICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 921-2101
DUNCANNON MAIN OFFICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 834-3332
ELIZABETHVILLE MAIN OFFICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 362-8180
GRANTVILLE MAIN OFFICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 469-0312
GRATZ MAIN OFFICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 365-3126
HALIFAx MAIN OFFICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 896-8432
HARRISBURG – FEDERAL SqUARE STATION
FEDERAL BUILDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 275-8777
HARRISBURG – KEYSTONE STATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 232-5717
HARRISBURG – LOWER PAxTON BRANCH . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 545-8680
HARRISBURG – SWATARA OFFICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 564-6322
HARRISBURG – UPTOWN STATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 234-0919
HERSHEY MAIN OFFICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 533-3365
HIGHSPIRE MAIN OFFICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 939-4902
HUMMELSTOWN MAIN OFFICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 566-0811
LYKENS MAIN OFFICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 453-7595
MIDDLETOWN MAIN OFFICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 944-3911
MILLERSBURG MAIN OFFICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 692-4145
STEELTON MAIN OFFICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 939-2741
WICONISCO MAIN OFFICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 453-7270
WILLIAMSTOWN MAIN OFFICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 647-9324
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–––––– RETIREMENT LIVING OPTIONS ––––––
• ACTIVE ADULT LIVING COMMUNITIES •A vibrant, age-restricted community where the residents pay an annualmaintenance fee. They are generally located in close proximity to healthand entertainment venues.
MEADOWVIEW VILLAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 421-0292
• CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES •These communities offer a comprehensive package of services tailored toindividual needs, abilities, and preferences as residents grow older,offering all levels of care.
THE CAMPUS OF THE jEWISH HOME OF GREATER HARRISBURG . .(717) 657-0700The Campus is a non-profit CCRC offering independent living and personalcare, short-term rehabilitation, and skilled nursing care.4000 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg, PA [email protected] See our ad on facing page.
FREY VILLAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 930-1200
HOMELAND CENTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 221-7902Homeland Center offers beautiful personal care suites, skilled nursing,hospice, rehabilitation, and dementia care, all delivered by highly competentand compassionate staff.1901 North Fifth Street, Harrisburg, PA [email protected] See our ad on inside front. See our profile on page 6.
• Beautifully Appointed Apartments*
• Security of 24-Hour Nursing Care*
• Intensive Short-Term Rehab* FREE Cable, WIFI, and Telephone Service!
The Middletown Home
999 West Harrisburg Pike, Middletown, PA(717) 944-3351 • www.middletownhome.org
We are here for you
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THE MANOR AT SUSqUEHANNA VILLAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 692-4751
THE MIDDLETOWN HOME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 944-3351The Middletown Home offers beautifully appointed apartments, the securityof 24-hour nursing care, and intensive, short-term rehabilitation. Welcome!999 West Harrisburg Pike, Middletown, PA [email protected] See our ad on facing page.
• DEMENTIA CARE FACILITIES/UNITS •
They are specialized areas or freestanding facilities that offer a sensitiveenvironment that better meets the dementia residents’ needs. ARDEN COURTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 540-7018
COUNTRY MEADOWS AT HERSHEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 533-1880
EMERITUS AT HARRISBURG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 671-4700
• INDEPENDENT LIVING COMMUNITIES •
They are for essentially healthy, self-sufficient seniors who want tocontinue to live on their own while benefiting from the security of theenvironment and the active lifestyle of these communities.jEWISH HOME OF GREATER HARRISBURG . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 441-8581
MANOR AT OAKRIDGE, THE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 540-1895
TRADITIONS OF HERSHEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 838-2330A fun, friendly, and relaxing atmosphere!100 North Larkspur Drive, Palmyra, PA 17078mlapinsky@traditionsofhershey.comwww.TraditionsofHershey.com
w e w e l c o m e p e o p l e o f a l l f a i T h s
everything you want… everything you need… right here.
When it is no Longer Possibleor Practical to Live at home
4000 linGlesTown Rd. • haRRisbuRG, pa 17112 • JewishhomehaRRisbuRG.oRG
The Jewish home of Greater harrisburg
• Skilled Nursing, Rehabilitation, Respite Care
The Residence
• Independent Living, Personal Care, CCRC
Guild special care center
• Memory Impairment Services; Secured Setting
The Jewish homeSkiLLed nurSingAnd rehAbiLitAtion
717.657.0700
The ResidenceA Senior Living Community
717.441.8880
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• NURSING & REHAB FACILITIES •These facilities offer skilled nursing care and rehabilitation services.Other services generally offered are therapeutic, recreational, and socialactivities.
COLONIAL PARK CARE CENTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 657-1520
GOLDEN LIVING CENTER BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAIN . . . . . .(717) 652-2345
HOMELAND CENTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 221-7900
KEPLER CENTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 362-8370
THE MANOR AT SUSqUEHANNA VILLAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 692-4751
SPRING CREEK REHABILITATION CENTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 565-7000Customized care: Connections (short-term rehab), The Boardwalk(specialized respiratory care, including ventilator and tracheostomy support),wound care, IV therapy, long-term care, and memory care.1205 South 28th Street, Harrisburg, PA 17111www.springcreekcares.com See our ad on facing page.
• PERSONAL CARE HOMES/UNITS •These homes/units provide shelter, meals, supervision, and assistancewith personal care tasks, typically for older people or people withphysical, behavioral health, or cognitive disabilities who are unable tocare for themselves but do not need nursing home or medical care.Inspected and licensed through the PA Department of Public Welfare.
ARDEN COURTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 540-7018
COUNTRY MEADOWS OF HERSHEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 533-1880
ECUMENICAL COMMUNITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 561-2590
EMERITUS AT HARRISBURG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 671-4700
GRAYSONVIEW HARRISBURG
PERSONAL CARE COMMUNITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 558-7771
HOMELAND CENTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 221-7902Homeland Center offers beautiful personal care suites, skilled nursing,hospice, rehabilitation, and dementia care, all delivered by highly competentand compassionate staff.1901 North Fifth Street, Harrisburg, PA 17102www.homelandcenter.org See our ad on inside front. See our profile on page 6.
KEPLER HOME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 362-8370
POLK PERSONAL CARE HOME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 692-2613
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TRADITIONS OF HERSHEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 838-2330Wonderful personal care community just outside of Hershey!100 North Larkspur Drive, Palmyra, PA 17078mlapinsky@traditionsofhershey.comwww.TraditionsofHershey.com
–––––– SENIOR CENTERS –––––– Great places to meet for social interaction and cultural and recreationalactivities. They are places to make new friends and maintain relationshipswith old friends.
B’NAI B’RITH SENIOR CENTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 232-6757
BISTLINE SENIOR CENTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 564-5633
EAST HANOVER SENIOR CENTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 469-7514
EDGEMONT SENIOR CENTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 939-5463
FRIENDSHIP COMMUNITY SENIOR CENTER . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 657-5635
THE HEINZ MENAKER SENIOR CENTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 238-7860
HOY/LATSHA SENIOR CENTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 939-9833
jEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 236-9555
Let Spring Creek’s dedicated, highly trainedstaff help you Bridge the Way ...
Services Offered:–Short-Term Rehab
–Therapy: Physical, Speech, & Occupational
–Specialized Respiratory Services, to IncludeVentilator and Tracheostomy Support
–Onsite Wound Clinic
–Alzheimer’s Community
–Respite Care
–Hospice Care
–Long-Term CareCome See for Yourself
Tours given daily
1205 S. 28th StreetHarrisburg, Pa 17111
www.SpringCreekCares.com (717) 565-7000
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LICK TOWERS CENTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 233-0388
LYKENS SENIOR CENTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 453-8350
MILLERSBURG SENIOR CENTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 692-2657
MOHLER SENIOR CENTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 533-2002
RUTHERFORD HOUSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 564-5682
STEELTON SENIOR CENTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 939-0693
–––––– SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS –––––– A club of professional or business people organized for their coordinationof and participation in public service.
LOWER SWATARA LIONS CLUB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 939-7959
PALMYRA LIONS CLUB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 838-6000
SAND HILL LIONS CLUB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 534-1700
STEELTON LIONS CLUB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 939-9104
–––––– SUPPORT GROUPS –––––– A group of people whose members exchange emotional and practicalsupport, share ideas, and provide each other with information.
ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP – ARDEN COURTS . . . . . . .(717) 540-7018
ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP –
COUNTRY MEADOWS OF HERSHEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 533-6996
ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP –
ECUMENICAL RETIREMENT COMMUNITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 561-9982
ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP –
EMERITUS OF HARRISBURG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 671-4700
ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP –
THE MANOR AT SUSqUEHANNA VILLAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 692-4751
DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 531-8395; (717) 782-5678
GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 737-7838
HARRISBURG AREA FIBROMYALGIA SUPPORT GROUP . . .(717) 763-0900
LEUKEMIA AND LYMPHOMA SOCIETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 652-6520
STROKE SUPPORT GROUP . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 531-1104; (717) 531-2040
WIDOWS & WIDOWERS SUPPORT GROUP . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 652-8285
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–––––– TAx ASSISTANCE ––––––
AARP TAx-AIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(888) 227-7669
COMMUNITY ACTION COMMISSION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 232-9757
IRS INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 829-1040
–––––– TELEPHONE ASSISTANCE ––––––
TELEPHONE ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 788-5616
–––––– THERAPIES ––––––
AFFILIA HOME HEALTH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 963-6570; (800) 453-6497Our friendly and compassionate staff provides high-quality nursing andtherapy services that help our patients recover in the comfort of home.2645 North Third Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110www.affiliahomehealth.org See our ad on page 24.
HEALTHSOUTH REHABILITATION HOSPITAL
OF MECHANICSBURG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 691-3700Providing a higher level of rehabilitation for recovery from an illness, injury,or surgery. Services include physical, occupational, and speech therapy.175 Lancaster Boulevard, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055www.healthsouthpa.com See our ad on page 29.
–––––– TRANSPORTATION SERVICES –––––– Services for elderly or disabled persons that receive a substantial part oftheir support from a governmental unit or the general public. May befree, reduced fare, or donations depending on entity.
• MEDICAL ASSISTANCE AND SHARED RIDE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAMS•
DAUPHIN COUNTY AREA AGENCY ON AGING . . . . . . . .(717) 780-6130
DERRY TOWNSHIP PEOPLE MOVERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 533-3642
EAST HANOVER TOWNSHIP
AUTUMN LEAVES VAN SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 469-7514
HUMMELSTOWN ELDER ExPRESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 566-7000
LONDONDERRY TOWNSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 944-1777
LOWER PAxTON TRANSPORTATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 657-5650
MIDDLE PAxTON TOWNSHIP
DAUPHIN AREA SENIOR TRANSIT (DAST) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 921-8128
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MIDDLETOWN – ROYALTON CARE-A-VAN . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 944-2255
SUSqUEHANNA TOWNSHIP INDIAN WHEELS . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 909-9254
WEST HANOVER TOWNSHIP GOPHERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 652-1702
–––––– VETERANS SERVICES ––––––
DAUPHIN COUNTY VETERANS AFFAIRS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 780-6357
PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY
AND VETERANS AFFAIRS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 547-2838
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 827-1000
VA MEDICAL CENTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 409-8771
–– VISION (SEE EYE CARE) ––
–––––– WEATHERIZATION PROGRAMS –––––– Funds are offered to income-eligible homeowners, especially low-incomepersons, the elderly, persons with disabilities, families with children, andhigh residential energy users in Dauphin County, to reduce energy costs.
DAUPHIN COUNTY WEATHERIZATION PROGRAM . . . . . . .(800) 950-7447
PENNSYLVANIA WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM . .(866) 466-3972
WARMWISE: AUDITS & REBATES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(866) 956-0308
August 20, 20159 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Radisson Hotel Harrisburg • 1150 Camp Hill Bypass, Camp Hill
This event is FREE to attend. Veterans (of all ages) and themilitary community and their families are invited to join us!
www.veteransexpo.com
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Berrysburg . . . . . . . . . . . 17005
Dauphin . . . . . . . . . . . . .17018
Elizabethville . . . . . . . . .17023
Grantville . . . . . . . . . . . .17028
Gratz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17030
Halifax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17032
Harrisburg . . . . . . . . .17101-13
Harrisburg . . . . . . . . .17120-30
Harrisburg . . . . . . . . . . . .17140
Harrisburg . . . . . . . . . . . .17177
Hershey . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17033
Highspire . . . . . . . . . . . . .17034
Hummelstown . . . . . . . .17036
Linglestown . . . . . . . . . .17112
Loyalton . . . . . . . . . . . . .17048
Lykens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17048
Middletown . . . . . . . . . .17057
Millersburg . . . . . . . . . . .17061
Steelton . . . . . . . . . . . . .17113
Wiconisco . . . . . . . . . . .17097
Williamstown . . . . . . . . .17098
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