Westmoreland County Resource Guide

Westmoreland County Resource Guide

Advocacy for Special Healthcare Needs

Resource

Description

Contact Information

Achieva

ACHIEVA supports and empowers people with disabilities and their families. ACHIEVA provides early intervention, employment supports, home care and advocacy and family support services.

1-724-837-8159 1-888-272-7229

Justice Works Family of Services

JusticeWorks is an organization serving children and families in anger management, family finding and reunification services.

justiceworksyouthcar

1-877-525-5992

1-724-237-6190

Westmoreland Drug & Alcohol Commission

The Mission of Westmoreland Drug and Alcohol Commission, Inc. offers case management services, treatment, recovery and prevention services to persons who have experienced problems related to their use or abuse of alcohol and/or drugs.



1-724-243-2220

In Case of Emergency: 1800-220-1810

Life's Work of Western PA

Life'sWork of Western PA is a non-profit organization whose mission is to increase the quality of life of persons with disabilities and others with barriers to employment through productive employment opportunities.

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1-412-471-2600

Westmoreland Community Action

Community Action Agencies provide services and assistance towards the elimination of poverty through developing employment opportunities, improving human performance and productivity or bettering the conditions under which people live, learn and work. Community Action Agencies help people to help themselves in achieving self-sufficiency.

/ 1-724-834-1260 1-800-816-0022

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Disability Rights and Special Needs Resources

Resource

Description

Contact Information

Passavant Memorial Homes

Passavant Memorial Homes aids individuals with intellectual disabilities, autism and behavioral health needs to live successfully in the community. Services include behavioral health, lifesharing, residential, day adult programs, home and community-based services.

/pmhfos/our-missionvision-and-values/

1-724-228-6832

Community Living Care, Inc

The mission of Community Living Care, Inc. is to provide services to persons with disabilities in community settings. Services include direct care services, adult day program, community habilitation, respite services and transportation.



1-724-836-8747

East Suburban Citizen Advocacy's

East Suburban Citizen Advocacy's provides advocacy and mentor services to individuals with developmental disabilities.



1-724-325-3344

Agency With Choice

PathWays Agency with Choice enables people living with disabilities, as well as their family and friends, to choose their own support service workers. Agency with Choice acts as an employer of record to assist with families with worker's day to day duties as it relates to support help.



1-724-225-8145 Ext. 671

Life's Work of Western PA

Life'sWork of Western PA is a non-profit organization whose mission is to increase the quality of life of persons with disabilities and others with barriers to employment through productive employment opportunities.

rg/about/

1-412-471-2600

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Housing

Resource Blackburn Center

Centers for Independent Living of South Central Pennsylvania

Westmoreland Community Action

Westmoreland County Housing Authority

Redevelopment Authority of the County of Westmoreland

Description Blackburn Center offers free, confidential supportive counseling services and shelter to survivors of domestic violence to help them understand the effects of domestic violence and learn how they can make positive changes in their lives and free therapy for sexual assault survivors. The Centers for independent Living strives through advocacy with a collective action to remove physical and attitudinal barriers that prevent people with disabilities. Services include nursing home transition, independent living skills training, home modification, information and referral. Community Action Agencies provide services and assistance towards the elimination of poverty through developing employment opportunities, improving human performance and productivity or bettering the conditions under which people live, learn and work. Community Action Agencies help people to help themselves in achieving self-sufficiency. Westmoreland County Housing Authority (WCHA) provides safe, well-maintained, affordable housing throughout Westmoreland County. WCHA provides its residents with opportunities for economic self-sufficiency and an enhanced quality of life. The Redevelopment Authority of the County of Westmoreland (RACW) focuses on reenergizing the county's core communities and enticing new business, residential, and recreational opportunities.

Contact Information and.pa.us/1349/ChildAbuse-and-DomesticViolence 1-724-830-3000

1-814-949-1905

/ 1-724-834-1260 1-800-816-0022

m 1-724-832-7248 1-800-WCHA-NOW

and.pa.us/954/RACW 1-724-830-3050

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Salvation Army Western PA

Westmoreland County Resource Guide

Passavant Memorial Homes aids individuals with intellectual disabilities, autism and behavioral health needs to live successfully in the community. Services include behavioral health, lifesharing, residential, day adult programs, home and community-based services. The Salvation Army aids in family emergencies, shelter for the homeless, reuniting families, and support services for drug addictions.

/pmhfos/our-missionvision-and-values/ 1-724-228-6832

. org/WesternPennsylvania/g reensburg 1-724-834-3335

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