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Provides essential resources, educational tools, and peer support for individuals seeking long-term sobriety. Each recovery center also provides a place to do laundry and take a shower. 

Case Managers provide children services including:

-- Rescue youth from pimps.

-- Help with medical services.

-- Public health insurance.

-- Social security/disability benefits.

-- Maternity housing.

-- Drug program placement.

-- Domestic violence housing.

-- Transportation.

-- Mental health services.

-- Psychiatric evaluations or access to psychotropic medications.

-- Advocacy with the courts.

-- Social workers.

-- Probation officers.

-- Resume preparation.

-- Job placement.

-- Access to vocational or trade schools or community colleges.

-- Applications for FAFSA (federally funded financial aid).

Offers MEDICAID (Medical Assistance) to people who are low income and aged (65 and older), disabled (including blindness), women needing treatment for cancer or pre-cancerous conditions of breast or cervix (who have been screened and diagnosed through the Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection program and who do not have credible health insurance coverage), children under 21 years of age, pregnant women, parents or other caretaker relatives of children under age 18 (or under age 19 if they are attending secondary school and are expected to graduate before age 19). Medicaid will pay the costs of Health care, Dental care, In-home health care, Nursing facility care or Residential facility care.

Offers a clothing closet for men needing professional attire for job interviews, position change for current employment, or events and activities. Clients will receive a designated number of items depending on size availability. Individuals may receive clothing twice a year (1 from Jan-June and 1 from July-Dec). Max items up to 3 suits/jackets, 5 shirts, 3 slacks, 5 ties, 1 belt, and 1 pair of shoes. 

Offers general assistance which is a locally administered welfare program which provides monthly financial assistance to persons who do not have adequate income or resources to provide for their own basic needs. Financial support is used to help cover basic needs such as food, housing, utilities.

Matches the value of SNAP (the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly known as food stamps) EBT purchases made on fresh fruits and vegetables at participating farmers markets and grocery stores with additional dollars to spend on more fresh fruits and vegetables. 

For instance, a family that spends $5 in SNAP benefits on fresh fruits and vegetables at a participating farmers market or grocery store receives an additional $5 in Double Up Food Bucks to purchase more fresh fruits and vegetables at their next shopping trip. SNAP card holders can earn up to $10 of Double Up Food Bucks per shopping trip. To find a participating Double Up Food Bucks location, visit the website.

Provides comprehensive health care services, including lab tests, EKGs, skin biopsies, geriatric assessments, cryotherapy, and more.

Offers, as resources allow, to help refugees and asylees reach economic self-sufficiency and to them with any problems, interests and concerns they may have. The Bureau of Refugee Services works to serve as a central clearinghouse in order to refer refugees and asylees to any resource necessary and available to them. The Bureau is the service agency for all refugees enrolled in FIP, the state welfare reform program. Now offering a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) program. This program will help participants prepare for the class, enroll into the DMACC CDL program at no cost, and obtain a job after completion. Participants will also qualify for “Jump Start” training specially designed to help English Language Learners.

Education Services for children through adults, including tutoring, ESL classes, financial literacy, job readiness.

Advocacy and Support, including family crisis intervention, interpretation and document services, housing, etc.

Employment Services, including job search and placement, job readiness, resume building, etc.

Immigration services assistance with visa, affidavits, travel documents and citizenship.

Offers mental health and substance use disorder services, including recovery support and outpatient substance use treatment, DUI evaluation and risk education, psychiatric care, and outpatient mental health program.

Offers scholarships to help low-income youth go to college or trade school each year.

Education and health promotion activities.

Recreational and arts and humanities activities.

Outings through senior centers located throughout Lancaster County.

Transportation to and from senior center and group events (suggested contribution).

Provides energy assistance for eligible low income families in which a benefit is paid directly to the utility companies on behalf of eligible households, or directly to renters if the utility costs are included in their rent.

Some applicants may qualify for the Percentage of Income Payment Plan (PIPP), where an eligible client pays a percentage of their income, receives a monthly benefit towards their utility bill, and receives a reduction in overdue payments for every on-time payment they make by the bill due date. Contact for more information.

If the homeowner's furnace is not working or is dangerous or emitting carbon monoxide into the household, LIHEAP may be able to provide a furnace repair or replacement. Contact for more information.

State licensed residential program that offers support to individuals who need assistance transitioning back into the community after a psychiatric crisis.

- Temporary residence is provided for 28 days at two locations (16 beds at each location). Supports the participant throughout the transition or break, provide linkages to needed services, and assist in stabilization and transition back into the community.

- Includes the following services: periodic safety checks and monitoring, medication monitoring and education, assistance with activities of daily living, limited transportation, and overnight accommodation including food and lodging; linkage to psychiatric services, referrals to needed community services and supports including (but not limited to) behavioral health services, substance abuse treatment services, and community housing.

- 24 hour staffing.

Engages clients in structured activities centered on personal choice, individualized care, and goal setting. The program offers social interaction and community engagement. Typical activities range from day trips and volunteering with local organizations to working on personal goals like self-advocacy, health monitoring, and adaptive skills.