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Community Resource GuideTroy Area School District 68 Fenner AveTroy, PA 16947Homeless LiaisonSuperintendent: Dr. Amy Martellsuperintendent@Designee: Mrs. Sherri Markiw, Student Support Services Directorspecialeducation@Foster Care LiaisonChief Information Officer: Mrs. Suzanne Grahamregistration@ Mr. Jeff Zimmerman, Region 7 Regional Coordinator HomelessPennsylvania’s Education for Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness Program (ECYEH)570-718-4613jzimmerman@Mr. Andrew Kuhl, Region 7 Site Coordinator HomelessPennsylvania’s Education for Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness Program (ECYEH)570-718-4697akuhl@Updated: September 19, 2019Table of Contents TOC \o "1-3" \h \z \u Internet Resources PAGEREF _Toc3803943 \h 3Shelters, Meals, & Rental Assistance PAGEREF _Toc3803944 \h 3Shelters / Housing Assistance PAGEREF _Toc3803945 \h 3Meals PAGEREF _Toc3803946 \h 4Rental Assistance PAGEREF _Toc3803947 \h 4Assistance (Counseling, Medical, Financial) PAGEREF _Toc3803948 \h 4Medical PAGEREF _Toc3803949 \h 4Mental Health PAGEREF _Toc3803950 \h 5Abuse and Violence (Domestic Violence) PAGEREF _Toc3803951 \h 6Wellbeing PAGEREF _Toc3803952 \h 6Local Health Centers PAGEREF _Toc3803953 \h 7Cultural & Arts PAGEREF _Toc3803954 \h 7Employment PAGEREF _Toc3803955 \h 7Workforce and Education PAGEREF _Toc3803956 \h 8Childcare PAGEREF _Toc3803957 \h 8Programs Covered Under McKinney-Vento (Homeless) PAGEREF _Toc3803958 \h 9Youth Empowerment / After-School Programs PAGEREF _Toc3803959 \h 9Post-Secondary Education PAGEREF _Toc3803960 \h 9Childcare Assistance PAGEREF _Toc3803961 \h 10LGBTQ Services PAGEREF _Toc3803962 \h 10Internet ResourcesPennsylvania Education for Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness (ECYEH)Pennsylvania Department of Education PageNational Center for Homeless Education Helpline: For assistance with an issue related to the education of a child or youth experiencing homelessness, contact the NCHE homeless education helpline toll-free at (800) 308-2145?Homeless Liaison ToolkitOutstanding ResourcesMcKinney-Vento Fact Sheet for EducatorsSchoolhouse ConnectionsThe National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth (NAEHCY)Shelters, Meals, & Rental AssistanceShelters / Housing AssistanceCrisis Services1-877-724-7142Abuse and Rape Crisis Center, Emergency ShelterP.O. Box 186 Towanda, PA 18848 570-265-5333 arcc@ Bradford County Homeless Assistance Program 220 Main Street Unit One Towanda, PA 18848 570-265-1760 Bradford County Housing Authority 4 Riverside Plaza Blossburg, PA 16912 570-638-2151 Endless Mountain Mission Center51 Mission Center Dr.Troy, PA 16947570- 297-4489endlessmountainmissioncenter@ Low Income Heating Energy Assistance Program570-265-9186 (Bradford) / 570-946-7174 (Sullivan)Futures Community Support Services Assistance to homeless families23 Main Street Towanda, PA 18848 570-265-1760 futures@School Supplies / Back Pack (not food)Holy Trinity ChurchBonnie Houck 570-297-3070 / 570-250-0840Trehab Community Action Agency Assistance to homeless familiesSayre Office 147 West Lockhart Street Sayre, PA 18840 570-888-0412Trehab Community Action Agency Towanda Office 147 Oak Ridge Drive Towanda, PA 18848 570-265-6179MealsTroy Food PantryThursdays 1:00-4:00 PMSteve Lyon570-297-4269 / 570-529-0020Troy Salvation ArmyShawna Kellogg570-529-3578Troy Christian CouncilFirst Presbyterian ChurchBill Bardo 570-297-2815PA Hunger Action Center 1-800-366-3997 (Food Information Line) 1-800-634-2033 (Food Stamps) 1-800-FOOD-997 (Food Pantries / Soup Kitchens)Salvation Army Food Pantry 314 South Elmer Avenue Sayre, PA 18840 570-888-6899 TACO Food Pantry Towanda Area Christian Outreach and Food Pantry Towanda, PA 18848 570-265-4422 Rental and Utility AssistanceFutures Community Support Services 23 Main StTowanda, PA 18848570-265-3800futures@Food Pantry, Zion Church116 Carpenter St.Dushore, PA 18848570-924-4465 Grace Connection908 South Main StTowanda, PA 18848570-268-0431 Physical Health PlansAetna Better HeatlhMember Services: 1-566-638-1232PA Relay: 711AmeriHealth Caritas Northeast200 Stevens Drive, Philadelphia, PA 19113Member Services: 1-855-227-1302Geisinger Health Plan/GHP Family100 North Academy Avenue, Danville, PA 19113Member Services: 1-855-227-1302PA Enrollment Services1-800-440-3989 / 1-800-618-4225 (TTY)Medical Assistance Transportation Program (MATP)570-888-7330Rental AssistanceTioga Bradford Housing RedevelopmentMain Office112 Dorsett HeightsMansfield, PA 16933570-638-2151 Apartments1072 Redington AvenueTroy, PA 16947570- 297-3773570-265-3678 (to apply)Rental and Utility AssistanceFutures Community Support Services 23 Main StTowanda, PA 18848570-265-3800futures@ Assistance (Counseling, Medical, Financial)MedicalThe Caring Foundation/Blue Chip of NEPA 1-800-KIDS-199PA Department of Health-Bradford County Office 220 Main St., Unit 1Towanda, PA 18848 570-265-2194 Crisis Intervention: 877-724-7142Pennsylvania Department of Health 1-877-724-3258 Social Security Administration 1 Elizabeth St, Suite 1Towanda, PA 18848 1-888-841-6546TTY: 1-800-323-0778The Children’s House – Child Advocacy CenterPO Box 335Towanda, PA 18848570-265-4132info@ PA Department of Public Welfare- Bradford County Assistance Office 1 Elizabeth St., Suite 4Towanda, PA 188481-800-542-3938 570-265-9186 (Bradford) / 570-946-7174 (Sullivan) Mental Health Consumers’ Association4105 Derry Street, Harrisburg, PA 171111-800-877-6422Mental HealthAfter hours mental health crisis line 1-877-724-7142National Suicide Prevention Lifeline1-800-273-TALK (8255)Bradford/Sullivan Mental Health Services Offices of Mental Health220 Main St., Unit 1Towanda, PA 18848 570-265-17601-800-588-1828Fax: 570-265-8541timmermane@Main Link?17 Pine StreetTowanda, PA 18848570-265-0621?Abington CounselingPO Box 4Lopez, PA 18628570-430-0521 cell570-928-7771?Northwestern Human Services703 South Elmer Avenue, Suite 115Sayre, PA 18840570-888-0051Concern Counseling Services319 Main StreetTowanda, PA 18848570-268-3073Concern Counseling Services63 Third StreetMansfield, PA 16933-1262570-265-2525Laurel Health (Mental Health)416 S. Main St.Mansfield, PA 16933570-662-2002Finding New Hope425 E. Main St.Canton, PA 17724570-673-8662?Community CareCustomer Service: 1-866-878-6046TTY: 1-877-877-3580En Espa?ol: 1-866-229-3187Provider Services: 1-888-251-2224Youth Advocate Program1 Elizabeth Street #5Towanda, PA 18848570-268-5777?Main Link118 Desmond StreetSayre, PA 18840570-888-5083Beacon Light Behavioral Systems Emergency Shelter: 814-362-5248Designed to meet the immediate needs of children who are in crisis and is available when removal from the home is required to prevent injury or danger to the child or other family members.Guideline Mental Health Crisis Line: 800-332-671824/hr crisis intervention servicesNorthern Tier Counseling 24/hr Crisis Intervention Hotline: 800-332-6718Responds to individuals and/or families who are experiencing an acute mental health crisis and who may require immediate interventionAbuse and Violence (Domestic Violence)Towanda Abuse and Rape Crisis Center 24/hr Hotline: 570-265-5333Provides information, referrals, counseling, shelter, educational programs, and advocacy services for victims and survivors of domestic abuse and other crimes.Alternate phone number: 570-946-4215WellbeingBradford County Drug and Alcohol 419 South Main Street Athens, PA 18810 570-888-6657Mental Health Associates21 Main St. Towanda, PA 18848570-265-2525A Better Today212 Main St.Towanda, PA 18848570-265-6700Harbor Counseling7095 Route 287Wellsboro, PA 16901570-724-5272 CessationPA Free Quitline: 1-800-784-8669Local Health CentersBradford County is fortunate to be the home of Guthrie, a non-profit integrated health care delivery system that currently includes three hospitals, more than 440 physicians and mid-level providers, 32 regional provider offices in 23 communities across Pennsylvania and New York, home health and home care services, and a research institute.?The 254-bed?Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital?in Sayre is a Regional Level II Trauma Center and Truven Top 50 Cardiovascular Hospital and offers a full range of diagnostic, medical and surgical services.Guthrie Towanda Memorial Hospital?is a full-service community hospital that provides inpatient, outpatient, critical care, surgery, radiology, specialized therapies, emergency care and emergency medical transport services.Guthrie Troy Community Hospital?opened a new Critical Access hospital in Troy, offering 24-hour emergency services with 24-hour laboratory, radiology and ultrasound support; imaging services and medical/surgical services.Arnot Medical Center – Walk in Care, 45 Mudcreek Road, Troy, PA 16947 Open Monday-Thursday 8:00 AM-6:00 PM, Friday, Saturday, Sunday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM. Please check the website for changes.Bradford County Health Center142 Colonial Dr.Towanda, PA 18848570-265-2194Laurel Health 416 S. Main St. Mansfield, PA 16933570-662-2002LegalPA Helath Law Project1-800-274-3258/ 1-866-236-6310 (TTY)Staff@Disability Rights PA1-800-692-7443 / 1-877-375-7139 (TTY)Drnpa-hbg@North Penn Legal Service: 1-877-953-4250Cultural & ArtsArts & Culture led by the Bradford County Regional Arts CouncilBradford County Regional Arts Council601 Main St.Towanda, PA 18848570-268-2787info@EmploymentJob Center-Career Link-Bradford & Sullivan County 218 Main Street Towanda, PA 18848 570-265-2171Bradford County Action500 William St.Towanda, PA 18848570-265-4434Career LinkPA Department of Labor and IndustryOnline employment search: pacareerlink.Locations: and EducationBradford County’s strong agricultural heritage and a strong manufacturing influence have fostered a hard-working and loyal employment base. Workers in Bradford County are recognized for their work ethic and dependability. The county is primarily non-unionized, with the exception of municipal employees, which private companies have cited as a major advantage. Cost of labor and taxes are relatively low in Bradford County, especially when compared to its New York neighbor across the state line. More than 87% of the county’s population has a high school diploma or higher. More information: WORKFORCE TRAININGCompanies can tap into workforce training programs from numerous organizations:?Penn College at Towanda:?Employers from Bradford County have been very successful recruiting from the Pennsylvania College of Technology, which now has a branch in Towanda that can customize courses for employers.?Bradford County Action:?This private non-profit community-based organization provides training programs for adults and youth. Activities include career preparation, on-the-job training and employer services.?PA Career Link:?Offering one-stop access to a wide range of employment and career development services to job seekers and employers, PA Career Link serves as a community resource for workforce needs.ChildcareBradford County Children & Youth 220 Main Street Towanda, PA 18848 1-800-326-8432 1-800-932-0310 570-265-1760 570-265-2424 (after hours) Bradford County WIC- Sayre Center Maternal and Family Health Services, Inc. 2268 Elmira Street Sayre, PA 18840 570-888-5058 Bradford County WIC- Wysox Center Route 6, P.O. Box A Wysox, PA 18854 570-265-7001 Bradford/Sullivan County Day Care Program 1-800-369-3599 570-265-1750 Bradford-Tioga Head Start/Early Head Start Central Office 5 Riverside Plaza Blossburg, PA 16912 570-638-1400 or 1-800-808-5287Troy Head Start101 Canton St.Troy, PA 16947570-638-14001-800-808-5287Child Care Information Services (Bradford/Sullivan) Bradford County Day Care Main Street, P.O. Box 189 Towanda, PA 18848 570-265-4420 PA Child Day Care Work Hotline 1-877-472-5437Programs Covered Under McKinney-Vento (Homeless)School Resource Guide for Disaster Evacuees: November 2017Continuum of Care Program (CoC) Emergency Solutions Grants Program (ESG) Rural Housing Stability Assistance Program (RHSP) Defense Base Closure and Realignment Program (BRAC) HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing Program (HUD-VASH) Title V Program - Federal Surplus Property for Use to Assist the HomelessYouth Empowerment / After-School ProgramsMain Link 17 Pine St.Towanda, PA 18848570-265-0621Bradford County YMCA9 College Ave.Towanda, PA 18848570-268-9622Post-Secondary EducationLackawanna College/Towanda Campus501 Vine St.Scranton, PA 18509570-961-7898Keystone College – Towanda Center1 College Rd.La Pume, PA 18440570-945-8000Northern Tier Career CenterCareer Center LaneTowanda, PA 18848570-265-8111Mansfield University31 S. Academy St.Mansfield, PA 16933570-662-4000Childcare AssistancePA Child Care Information Services (CCIS) of Bradford CountyPO Box 189Towanda, PA 18848570-265-4420LGBTQ ServicesUniversity of Pittsburgh School of Social Work Manual developed by the PA Child Welfare Resource Center (2017)Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning (LGBTQ) National Help Center Talk Line: 1-800-246-7743National Hotline: 1-888-843-4564Rainbow Alliance Northeast PAEducation, Support, Advocacy for LGBTQ/A individuals and families570-972-2523 ................
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