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Human Services Guide if facing an Economic Downturn
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Human Services Resource Guide for those facing career changes and/or other hard times. United Way of Lebanon County 801 Cumberland Street, P.O. Box 1164 Lebanon, PA 17042-1164 Phone: 717-273-8144 Fax: 717-273-7030 General Email: lebanonway@unitedwaylebco.org Website: www.unitedwaylebco.org This guide was compiled by the United Way of Lebanon County and is a work in progress. It is not meant to be all-inclusive nor should it be considered an endorsement for any of the agencies or companies listed. The guide is a tool to be used for those in time of need. All information in this guide may be shared with anyone who finds it useful. Career Development & Job Training Lebanon Area Career Link 243 Schneider Drive, Lebanon, PA 17042 717-274-2554 www.pacareerlink.state.pa.us A one-stop center for employment training and related support services. Its website also provides an opportunity to post your resume and to do a job search. PROBE - Potential Re-entry Opportunities in Business & Education 834 Cumberland Street, Suite 201, Lebanon, PA 17042 717-273-2090 Offers free intensive career counseling with confidential assessments of basic skills and personal needs; Career Readiness Classes focus on self-esteem, assertiveness training, transferable skills, appropriate career choices, and interview skills; placement and support services throughout training or work. Primarily serves single parents, homemakers, and single pregnant teens needing to enter or re-enter the workforce, and any man or woman seeking a non-traditional career (i.e. Women: welder, car sales representative, truck driver; Men: nurse, personal caretaker, elemntary school teacher). Tuition assistance available. Southcentral Employment Corporation (SEC) (Formerly SETCO) 243 Schneider Drive, Lebanon, PA 17046 717-274-8901 Offers a variety of special programs to assist dislocated workers, veterans, older workers, and youth. US Dept. Labor Jobs Line 1-877-US-2-JOBS
Child Care Information Services of Lebanon County (CCIS) 730 Locust Street, Lebanon, PA 17042 717-274-6552 Offers parents a resource and referral service to connect them with child care arrangements in their communities. CCIS agencies can also provide information to parents about whether they are eligbile for help in paying their child care costs. Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) 1-800-986-KIDS Provides free or low-cost healthcare coverage to children under 19 whose families earn too much money to qualify for Medicaid, but not enough to purchase private health insurance. CHIP medical benefits include prescription drugs; routine checkups; immunizations; diagnostic testing; emergency care; certain dental, vision and hearing services; and inpatient hospitalization up to 90 days per year. Benefits also include durable medical equipment, such as wheelchairs and walkers; rehabilitation therapy; drug-and-alcohol abuse treatment; hearing aids; home health care, such as nursing services and post-operative care; and mental health benefits including partial hospitalization. School Districts If you have children in school and are facing financial difficulty, inquire with your school district to see if you qualify for reduced prices on school lunches. Sight for Students 1-888-290-4964 Founded by Vision Service Program (VSP), it offers free eye care and eyewear to qualifying needy children. Website: www.sightforstudents.org - lists contacts and locations. Women, Infants & Children Program (WIC) 615 Cumberland Street, Lebanon, PA 17042 717-273-6940 A food subsidized program for pregnant women, nursing mothers and children under 5 years of age. Provides vouchers for foods, such as milk, cheese, eggs, peanut butter, juice, cereals, and formula. WIC also provides nutrition counseling and offers referrals to other human services and medical services. Website: www.lebanonfhs.org Harrisburg Area Community College - Lebanon Campus 735 Cumberland Street, Lebanon, PA 17042 717-270-4222 www.HACC.edu Call to obtain information about availability of tuition assistance for qualifying dislocated workers. Lancaster Lebanon Intermediate Unit 13 1 Cumberland Street, Lebanon, PA 17042 717-270-0778 www.iu13.k12.pa.us
Lebanon Adult Education Center 243 Schneider Drive, Lebanon, PA 17046 717-270-0778 Provides free training programs for adults interested in acquiring or improving reading, writing and, math skills in preparation for the GED (General Educational Development) Exam, higher education, and employment. Lebanon County Career & Technology Center 833 Metro Drive, Lebanon, PA 17042 717-273-8551 Offers daytime programs for adults in Communications, Construction, Manufacturing, Personal Services, Technical Services, and Transportation Occupations. Evening adult programs available for personal development or technical skills. Financial aid available for full-time adult students. Lebanon County Library System 125 North 7th Street, Lebanon, PA 17046 717-273-7624 Public libraries in Annville, Lebanon, Myerstown, Palmyra, Richland, and Fredericksburg provide free access to books, videos, cassette tapes, CD-ROMS, magazines, newspapers, and the Internet. Literacy Council of Lancaster-Lebanon 1 Cumberland Street, Lebanon, PA 17042 717-274-3461 Helps adults improve reading, writing, math, and English as a second language skills. Offers Literacy Volunteers of America's basic literacy tutor training. Matches trained volunteer tutors with clients.
Housing Assistance & Resources Program (HARP) 39 North 12th Street, Lebanon, PA 17046 717-273-9328 Provides monetary rental assistance if needed, liaison with landlords, and case management to alleviate issues causing housing crisis. HOPE - Helping Our People in Emergencies 250 South 7th Street, Lebanon, PA 17042 717-272-4400 Interviews clients to determine needs and extent of services required. Provides food, clothing, shelter, and prescription assistance on an emergency basis. Refers clients to other agencies for additional assistance. Lebanon County Assistance Office 625 South 8th Street, Lebanon, PA 17042 717-270-3600 Individuals in need of emergency cash assistance, medical assistance or food stamps may apply weekdays from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. No appointment required. Assistance is based on need. Low - Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) 1-866-857-7095 Offers financial assistance for electric, oil, and gas with eligbility based on income guidelines. Call for months program is available. Noon Meal Sites During many days of the year, houses of worship offer a free hot meal in the city of Lebanon. Call Lebanon County Christian Ministries - 717-272-4400, or United Way of Lebanon County - 717-273-8144, for current locations. Salvation Army - Lebanon Corps 1031 Guilford Street, Lebanon, PA 17046 717-273-2655 Provides emergency food, clothing, utility, fuel, rent, mortgage, shelter, water/sewer, prescriptions, transportation assistance. Salvation Army - Service Extension Units Annville - Pearl Miller - 717-867-2059 Myerstown - Clarence Kline - 717-866-2031 Palmyra/Campbelltown - Joyce Leinbach - 717-838-2905 Richland & Newmanstown - Johnnie Lingle - 717-866-5946 Schaefferstown/Kleinfeltersville - James Ginder - 717-949-3447 Others - Victor Shifler - 717-627-1642 Cell: 717-314-8460
Adult Health Insurance Program 1-800-543-7101 adultBasicsm - Covers uninsured adults between the ages of 19 and 64 whose family income meets specific income guidelines. Area Agency on Aging Second Floor - Senior Center - 710 Maple Street, Lebanon, PA 17046 717-273-9262 Offers services for people 60 and older and for their caretakers. Assists individuals 55 and older in seeking job opportunities. Bureau of Blindness and Visual Services 717-787-7500
Catholic Charities 779 Cumberland Street, Lebanon, PA 17042 717-273-8514 Provides professional, individual, marital and family counseling in a wide spectrum of problem areas such as: mental health issues including depression and anxiety disorders; parenting; physical, sexual and mental abuse; and pregnancy. Also helps clients obtain other services in the community as needed. Serves individuals and families of all ages regardless of ability to pay. Crisis Intervention & Information Center Administered by Good Samaritan Hospital 717-274-3363 Targets information and referral services towards individuals dealing with mental health, alcohol/drug abuse, marital and family conflicts. Services available on an any-hour basis. MidPenn Legal Services 513 Chestnut Street, Lebanon, PA 17042 717-274-2834 Provides free legal counsel and representation to low-income families. Caseloads include domestic violence, welfare, elderly, homelessness, social security, and other poverty related issues. Increases access to the justice system for poor families, helps foster independence, and addresses both the symptoms and root causes of poverty. Office of Vocational Rehabilitation 1-800-442-6352 A state agency which helps persons with physical, mental, and/or emotional disabilities to help themselves to prepare for, start, and maintain a career. Pennsylvania Office for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing 1-800-233-3008 (V/TTY)
Consumer Credit Counseling Services 234 Schneider Drive, Lebanon, PA 17042 717-270-6556 Ext. 116 Assists people with financial problems through assistance with budget planning, money management and planned debt liquidation. Individuals seeking help through the Homeowner Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program must contact Consumer Credit Counseling Services. CCCS Telephone Counseling 1-888-599-2227
Credit Counseling Services of America 1-800-493-2222
Jubilee Ministries
235 South 12th Street, Lebanon, PA 17042 717-274-7528
Assists with personal budget counseling and emergency financial assistance.
In-Touch Information Line 1-800-952-1613 -- 717-270-7890 (weekdays 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.) -- 717-273-1338 (Spanish) Provides information related to human services in Lebanon County
Social Security Social Security Adm. 1-800-772-1213 924 Russell Drive, Lebanon, PA 17042 717-272-5342 (weekdays 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.) www.ssa.gov Provides information on and processes claims for Social Security benefits including retirement, disability and survivor benefits. Earning statements also may be obtained. Website: www.ssa.gov
The following companies provide free medicine for economically disadvantaged persons through patient-assistance programs. Most companies use certain income requirement guidelines. Check with company to learn of these guidelines.
Utility Assistance GPU Energy/Good Neighbor Program UGI Operation Share Program Administered by: American Red Cross - Lebanon County Chapter 1220 Mifflin Street, Lebanon, PA 17046 717-273-2671 Assistance provided based on need. Interview with case worker required. Clients must seek help before service is terminated to be eligible for assistance. PPL 610-774-3000 If faced with bill paying problems due to emergency circumstances, call the above customer service number to discuss options. Verizon 1-800-464-0820 1-800-640-2032 If faced with bill paying problems due to emergency circumstances, call one of the above payment center numbers to learn about the programs available. Financial Advice for Dislocating Workers The following recommendations are made in order that payments of financial oblications can be arranged during a period of layoff in such a manner as to eliminate any unnecessary hardships. You can help yourself considerably by taking the following actions before you get into trouble. Do not delay! Do it now!
It has been found that if the above recommendations are followed before the problem becomes acute, satisfactory arrangements usually can be made. Of course, this assumes that you have a good record of payment in the past, have not been delinquent or continuously late and have attempted to meet your obligations on a regular basis. It is just good practice to always notify a creditor if you will be late on your payments and the reason for the delay.
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