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851 Railroad Street

Bloomsburg, PA 17815

Faith based organization that assists with immediate crises and focuses on the long-term needs of families by connecting them to resources for them to establish self-sufficiency.

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Help AGAPE Love Your NeighborJoin our community of faithful neighbors and help make a difference in others lives. Donate Today Help AGAPE Feed the HungryJoin our community of faithful neighbors and help make a difference in others lives. Donate Today Help AGAPE Clothe Our NeighborsJoin our community of faithful neighbors and help make a difference

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212 West 11th St

Berwick, PA 1603

Provides support and safety to women and children who are victims of domestic violence and/or sexual abuse.

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851 Railroad Street
Bloomsburg, PA 17815

Various programs available based on individual need.

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Programs Financial Assistance A programs to assist families in need through our holistic approach to address community needs. A comprehensive listing of financial assistance programs for paying bills, rent, obtaining shelter, food and counseling services are detailed on our website, www.agape-pa.org. Life’s Essentials - Facilitates local communications between those in need and the organizations that can

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42 Community Drive

Benton, PA 17814

3rd Tuesday 9am-11am and 4:30pm-6:30pm

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At N4Cs we are not just a gym or fitness center; we offer so much more! Since opening our doors in 2007, the Northern Columbia Community & Cultural Center (N4Cs) provides year-round recreational programming for all ages.

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Berwick Food Pantry (Salvation Army Building)

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Berwick Food Pantry (Salvation Army Building)

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Tuesday & Thursday 4:30pm-5:30pm

320 W. 2nd St

Berwick, PA 18603

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106 W 6th Street #101

Bloomsburg, PA 17815

Provides safe, decent, affordable housing opportunities to the residents of Columbia County to low and moderate-income families, elderly, and disabled persons.

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21 Gatehouse Drive

Danville, PA 17821

Transitional Housing- Provides safe shelter to families in crisis and rental assistance in Montour and Columbia Counties

Homeless Assistance Program (HAP)- Provides funding to serve homeless individuals and families at a local level to move into transitional or permanent living.

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2 E Arch St #313

Shamokin, PA 17872

Emergency Rent Assistance Program

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5 Terrace Lane
Danville, PA 17821

Rental assistance for those with mental health services.

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CMSU Behavioral Health & Developmental Services / Call 570.275.4962

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The CMSU system provides a wide range of mental health, intellectual disability and drug & alcohol services to the citizens of Columbia, Montour, Snyder and Union Counties in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Each year, CMSU and its network of providers serves over 4,000 people. Our mission is to participate actively in a community-wide partnership to support the residents of Columbia, Montour, Snyder and Union Counties in achieving independence and personal development in order to enhance their quality of life.

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CMSU Behavioral Health & Developmental Services / Call 570.275.4962

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The CMSU system provides a wide range of mental health, intellectual disability and drug & alcohol services to the citizens of Columbia, Montour, Snyder and Union Counties in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Each year, CMSU and its network of providers serves over 4,000 people.

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111 Market St.

Bloomsburg, PA 17815

Provides support and safety to all victims of domestic violence and/or sexual abuse.

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The Women’s Center, Inc. of Columbia and Montour Counties | Domestic Violence | 111 Market Street, Bloomsburg, PA, USA

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The Women’s Center, Inc. of Columbia and Montour Counties is an organization which assists victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and other situations.

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4001 Sawmill Rd

Bloomsburg PA 17815

OnTrack offers a lower fixed monthly payment to income-eligible customers.

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OnTrack is a special payment plan that offers reduced monthly payments, protection from shutoffs and debt forgiveness. To find out if you qualify for OnTrack, call toll-free 1-800-358-6623.

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160 W. Sixth Street

Bloomsburg, PA 17815

Various programs based on need.

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Public Notice

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CSO is applying for 2025 Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds to support housing stability in Columbia, Montour, and Northumberland Counties, in partnership with The Gate House.

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We invite the public to learn more and provide input at our upcoming public meeting regarding this grant application.

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Public Meeting Information:

July 8th, 10 to 11 am

2 East Arch Street, Shamokin PA 17872

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Your voice matters as we work to strengthen emergency housing services in our communities.

Because You Care Too!

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Central Susquehanna Opportunities, Inc. (CSO) is your community action agency

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Central Susquehanna Opportunities, Inc. (CSO) is a nonprofit organziation serving nine counties in PA: Northumberland, Columbia, Montour, Lycoming, Snyder, Union, Mifflin, Clinton, and Centre. We help people with lack of affordable housing, utilities, food insecurity, and job searching.

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County Assistance Office

Government heating assistance program.

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The 2024-2025 LIHEAP SEASON IS NOW CLOSED.
The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance program (LIHEAP) provides cash grants to help Pennsylvanians pay their heating bills.

The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps families living on low incomes pay their heating bills in the form of a cash grant. Households in immediate danger of being without heat can also qualify for crisis grants. The cash grant is a one-time payment sent directly to the utility company/fuel provider to be credited on your bill. These grants range from $200 to $1,000 based on household size, income, and fuel type. Remember: This is a grant and does not have to be repaid.

The 2024-2025 LIHEAP SEASON IS NOW CLOSED.
Please check back in the fall for application information.

You must meet income guidelines

You don't have to be on public assistance

You don't need to have an unpaid heating bills

You can rent or own your home

Crisis Grants

Households experiencing a heating crisis may be eligible for additional benefits through the LIHEAP crisis program. Emergency situations include:

Broken heating equipment or leaking lines that must be fixed or replaced

Lack of fuel

The main heating source or second heating source (a source that is used to operate the main heating source or used if the main heating source is not working) has been completely shut-off

The danger of being without fuel (less than a 15 day supply)

The danger of having utility service terminated (you've received a notice that service will be shut off within the next 60 days)

For more information about LIHEAP, please contact your county assistance office, Individuals with hearing impairments may call 711.

LIHEAP Public Hearing Schedule

All interested individuals are invited to testify about the proposed LIHEAP State Plan for 2024-2025. The plan may be viewed here . Two teleconferencing meetings are available for public participation:

Tuesday, June 24, 2025; 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Tuesday, July 1, 2025; 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Persons who wish to testify on the proposed State Plan at a public hearing should arrange a time by telephoning 717-772-7906. Persons from outside the Harrisburg area should call 800-692-7462 or send a written request, including telephone number, to Division of Federal Programs and Program Management, Department of Human Services, CoPA HUB, Suite 240/250, PO BOX 2675, Harrisburg PA 17105-2675. Individuals also may submit written comments at any of the public hearings, by e-mail to LIHEAPmail@pa.gov, or by mail to the address above by July 11, 2025. Persons with a hearing or speech impairment may submit comments through the Pennsylvania Telecommunications Relay Service by calling 711.

In addition to soliciting advice from the LIHEAP Advisory Committee (LAC), DHS held public hearings on the LIHEAP proposed Plan for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 in compliance with Federal LIHEAP requirements. This year, hearings were held via teleconference on June 25 and July 2.

A total of 23 persons attended the hearings.

A total of six individuals or organizations provided oral testimony at the hearings and

six additional individual or organization presented written mail-in testimony.

LAC recommendations and all other comments and testimony were taken into consideration in developing program parameters for the Final State Plan.

This website is supported by Grant Number 2501PALIEA from the Office of Community Services within the Administration for Children and Families, a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Neither the Administration for Children and Families nor any of its components operate, control, are responsible for, or necessarily endorse this website (including, without limitation, its content, technical infrastructure, and policies, and any services or tools provided). The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Administration for Children and Families and the Office of Community Services.

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Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

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The 2024-2025 LIHEAP SEASON IS NOW CLOSED. The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance program (LIHEAP) provides cash grants to help Pennsylvanians pay their heating bills.

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201 Furnace Road

Lewisburg, PA 17837

Weatherization program for renter and homeowners in Columbia, Juniata, Mifflin, Montour, Snyder, Perry, and Union counties

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Weatherization – SEDA Council of Governments

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Eligibility RequirementsQualified, low-income homeowners and tenants are eligible, determined by annual gross income and family size:

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851 Railroad Street

Bloomsburg, PA 17815

3rd Friday of the month 9am-12pm

Fresh Express Thursdays 11am-4pm, Must be resident s of Columbia or Montour County

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Greenwood Township Building

90 Shed Rd.

Millville, PA 17846

3rd Friday of the month 12pm-3pm

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Orangeville John Buck Memorial Food Bank

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Orangeville John Buck Memorial Food Bank

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2028 State Route 487

Orangeville, PA 17859

North Centre Township Residents who need extra help with food can go to the John Buck Memorial Community Food Bank at the Orange Township building, 2028 SR 487.

2nd Saturday of each month from 9:00 – 10:30 am

4th Saturday of each month from 9:00 – 10:00 am.

Please note the times for the week(s) you are attending.

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North Centre Township Residents who need extra help with food are able to go to the John Buck Memorial Community Food Bank at the Orange Township building, 2028 SR 487, on the 2nd Saturday of each month from 9:00 - 10:30 am, and the 4th Saturday of each month from
9:00 - 10:00 am. Please note the times for the week(s) you are attending.

There is also a Columbia County Food Distribution there on the second Saturday of the month. They offer different items from the regular food cupboard to residents. For the Columbia County Food Distribution, residents will need two forms of ID, to verify your address in the county such as a photo ID and a utility bill with your address on.
If you are interested in Volunteering your time or have any questions regarding donations, please contact Orange Township Secretary at 570-683-5836 or (570) 441-3106. If you would like to donate, you can drop anything off at the Orange Township Building during business hours (By appointment by calling the above number or Mondays 8:30 am to Noon). All support from the Communities are greatly appreciated. Currently, the Township and County programs are serving 60 residents, and during the holiday season, there are as many as 100 residents that need our community help.
While donations of food items are greatly appreciated and utilized, monetary donations are maximized by participation in low-cost group food sources enabling the food bank to purchase more items for less money. Volunteers are needed for the day of the distributions and the week prior to distributions.

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John Buck Memorial Food Bank - North Centre Township

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North Centre Township Residents who need extra help with food are able to go to the John Buck Memorial Community Food Bank at the Orange Township building,

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101 Broad Street (on the corner)

Nescopeck, PA 18635

2nd Tuesday of the month, must call ahead pickup time will be assigned

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The Nescopeck Area Community Cupboard is a well-known food cupboard and operates within and in cooperation with The Hope Center. There is an application and approval process required to register for residents in the Berwick Area School District. Beneficiaries of this ministry are invited on the

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331 Center Street

Bloomsburg, PA 17815

2nd Tuesday of the month

Serving those in Bloomsburg, Central Columbia, Benton, Millville, and Southern Columbia school districts

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Sundays: 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
Tuesdays: 11:30 AM - 2:15 PM
*Please select only one day to pick-up each week. See below for schedule details.

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6084 Park Road

Berwick, PA 18603

3rd Wednesday of each month 11am-1pm

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BER-VAUGHN PARK MOBILE FOOD DRIVE- – Briar Creek Borough

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The Berwick Ber-Vaughn mobile food pantry will be held the third Wednesday of each month from 11AM-1PM. This event will be held at the upper lot in Ber-Vaughn Park.

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851 Railroad Street
Bloomsburg, PA 17815

1st and 3rd Tuesday 10 am-3 pm

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650 Harter Ave.

Nescopeck, PA 18635

Tuesday 9 am-11 am

Thursday 1 pm-3 pm & 6 pm-8 pm, must bring proof of residence and photo ID

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49 W Main St

Bloomsburg, PA 17815

Clothing, housewares, and furniture at affordable prices.

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rabbittransit, a regional public transportation provider, offers a variety of transportation services to the residents of Adams, Columbia, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Harrisburg City, Montour, Northumberland, Perry, Snyder, Union, and York Counties.

Columbia County Office Hours:
Weekdays: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (Limited Services Available)
Columbia Montour Aging Office, 702 Sawmill Road, Suite 201, Bloomsburg, PA 17815

Office closed in observance of the following holidays: New Year’s Day, Easter, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.

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Shared Ride (Paratransit) - rabbittransit

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851 Railroad Street
Bloomsburg, PA 17815

Gain knowledge on your personal financial life and know your community resources.

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421 Central Road Suite 1

Bloomsburg, PA 17815

Assist in job searches and advancing your career.

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PA CareerLink - Welcome To PA CareerLink

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Search thousands of Job opportunities and events in Pennsylvania, and explore a variety of career resources to help you find your next job.

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160 W. Sixth Street

Bloomsburg, PA 17815

Provides employment-related or other supportive services to develop and maintain the self-sufficiency of clients.

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Central Susquehanna Opportunities, Inc. (CSO) helps people with housing and utilities, food access, taxes, and finding jobs. We serve nine counties in PA: Northumberland, Columbia, Montour, Lycoming, Snyder, Union, Mifflin, Clinton, and Centre.

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Medical Assistance (PA Dept of Human Services)

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Medical Assistance (PA Dept of Human Services)

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27 E 7th St.

Bloomsburg, PA 17815

Medical coverage for low-income individuals.

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27 E 7th St

Bloomsburg, PA 17815

Provides low-cost health coverage to children in families that are over income for Medical Assistance.

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The Department of Human Services (DHS) is implementing the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Provider Screening and Enrollment provisions which require all providers who render services to CHIP enrollees to be enrolled with DHS. To enroll, providers must complete an enrollment application appropriate for their provider type and submit all required documents. If a provider is already enrolled in the Pennsylvania Medical Assistance program, the provider does not need to enroll again in CHIP.

Criminal Background Check

DHS has assigned certain provider types and specialties to the "high" categorical risk level. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires all providers deemed to be a high categorical risk level to obtain criminal background checks, which include a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) criminal background check and a Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check. Any person with a 5 percent or greater direct or indirect ownership interest in the high-risk provider must also submit criminal background check information. For more information, please see Medical Assistance Bulletin 99-17-03.

Please do not register through either of the below links unless you have been notified by the Department that you, or the Provider you own, are classified as a High Risk provider and must be fingerprinted. Applicants seeking Child Abuse Clearances for purposes of employment, due to working with children, for example, should NOT use the below links.

If you are an individual provider who has been placed in the "high" categorical risk level, please visit the IdentoGo website and follow the instructions provided for obtaining a fingerprint-based criminal background check.

If you are the owner of a provider that has been placed in the "high" categorical risk level, please visit the IdentoGo website and follow the instructions provided for obtaining a fingerprint-based criminal background check.

Please note that if the banner at the top of the screen does not read OMAP - Medical Assistance Provider Direct/Indirect Ownership Interest or OMAP - Medical Assistance Provider, your background check information will be sent to the wrong office and you will have to re-register.

Once registered, you will be assigned a registration code. Please enter that code and the date of your screening into the Electronic Provider Portal application.

To obtain a Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check, visit the Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check EPATCH website. The department will request the results of the State Police Criminal Record Check from the provider and any person with a 5 percent or greater ownership interest in the provider. Please retain and submit these results directly to the Department.

Enroll Electronically

CHIP Providers are now able to enroll through the electronic provider enrollment application. The benefits of using the secure online portal are:

Allowing documents, that previously had to be mailed or faxed, to be uploaded directly to the portal

Permitting providers to see the status of their submission

Decreasing wait time to review applications

Instructions for navigating the portal - Electronic Provider Enrollment User Manual v1.1

The table below contains links to applicable provider enrollment forms for each provider type. Print the documents for your provider type and follow the instructions for completing the documents. Please check if the provider type has additional requirements that must be included with the application. Click here for a list of provider types and specialties for CHIP providers/CHIP Provider Crosswalk.

All enrollment documents are in Adobe PDF format. You must have a copy of Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your system to view them.

For questions, please call Provider Enrollment at 1-800-537-8862 and select option 2, then option 4.

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The Department of Human Services (DHS) is implementing the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Provider Screening and Enrollment provisions which require all providers who render services to CHIP enrollees to be enrolled with DHS. To enroll, providers must complete an enrollment application appropriate for their provider type and submit all required documents.

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Columbia County Volunteers in Medicine Clinic

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310 East 3rd St.

Mifflinville, PA 18631

Free clinic helping the uninsured.

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Columbia County Volunteers in Medicine, Inc.

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Information on finding a doctor, getting healthcare coverage, immunizations, and tests for babies. Breastfeeding assistance for new Moms.

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599 E 7th St. Suite 1

Bloomsburg, PA 17815

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Health & Wellness Support | Caring Communties

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Caring Communities offers peace of mind through STI & HIV assessment and treatment, including support services for those living with HIV.

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42 Community Dr.

Benton, PA 17814

Provides free nutrition information, breastfeeding support, healthy foods, health screenings, and referrals to support raising healthy children.

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235 W 11th ST

Berwick, PA 18603

Provides free nutrition information, breastfeeding support, healthy foods, health screenings and referrals to support raising healthy children.

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1257 Columbia Blvd

Bloomsburg, PA 17815

Provides free nutrition information, breastfeeding support, healthy foods, health screenings and referrals to support raising healthy children.

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Bloomsburg Options Center

904 Market St

Bloomsburg, PA 17815

(570)784-3143 (Bloomsburg & Benton)

The Hope Center of Nescopeck

650 Harter Ave.

Nescopeck, PA 18635

(570) 520-4033 (Nescopeck)

Hope Ministries

320 Main St.

Orangeville, PA 17859

(570)784-3143 (Bloomsburg & Benton)

(570) 241-0890 (Text)

Crisis pregnancy center, offering free pregnancy tests, post-abortion support, parenting classes & more.

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We do not perform or refer for abortions nor do we arrange adoptions. Information is provided as an educational service and should not be relied on as a substitute for professional and/or medical advice.

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695 E 16th Street B

Berwick, PA 18603

Provides primary care, on-site pharmacy, health screenings, diagnostic testing, therapies, and social life skills

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Gloria Gates Care: High Quality Affordable Healthcare

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Gloria Gates Care: High Quality Affordable Healthcare

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Learn more about Gloria Gates CARE. We provide compassionate, affordable healthcare services across Pennsylvania.

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107 S Market St #2

Berwick, PA 18603

Affordable dental care for the uninsured, also accept Medical Assistance.

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Susquehanna River Valley Dental Health Clinic 

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335 Market St # 1

Sunbury, PA 17801

Family friendly dental care for the uninsured, low income and those who receive Medicaid.

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GHP Dental Services (dental exam, fluoride treatment, cleaning, etc.)

Open Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm

(PA Relay 711)

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DANVILLE, Pa. - Although largely preventable, cavities are one of the most common chronic diseases among children in the United States and are twice as likely in children from low-income families.

However, many children have not seen their dentists due to COVID-19. With its new mobile dental services unit, Geisinger has taken dental care on the road to deliver no-cost dental exams and preventive services to children in pre-K through grade 12 throughout its service area.

The 38-foot-long bus is outfitted with two fully equipped dental operatories to provide a full spectrum of preventive and diagnostic services at no cost, such as dental exams, X-rays, cleanings, fluoride treatments and sealants, as well as home care education and nutritional counseling.

"Some of the most common barriers to proper dental health are transportation, access to care and financial barriers," said Kristen Schintz, DMD, medical director for dental services at Geisinger Health Plan. "We hope to alleviate those barriers by going into underserved areas and developing relationships with schools so that patients can be seen during their school day."

The bus will rotate to different schools and locations in Geisinger's footprint with the goal of improving oral health in the community, educating children and parents, and helping them find a permanent dental home. Children will also receive a sealed envelope including any concerns identified during the exam, plus oral health home-care instructions, nutrition resources and a complimentary toothbrush.

"At this time, we are primarily focused on seeing school-aged children, as they are one of the most vulnerable groups," said Dr. Schintz. "We are very hopeful that by educating children and parents about home care and nutrition, the information they receive will really stick with them and they will have the opportunity to develop healthier habits going forward."

In accordance with COVID-19 precautions, patients are being contacted and scheduled for appointments on the bus. Appointments are being separated to allow for appropriate physical (social) distancing and additional cleaning between visits.

For information and to schedule your visit, call 570-452-7430 or email MobileDentalUnit@geisinger.edu.

About Geisinger Health Plan
Medical Assistance recipients.

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Geisinger's new mobile health unit delivers dental care on-the-go

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816 Central Road

Bloomsburg, PA 17815

16 Sherwood Drive (Annex)

Bloomsburg PA 17815

Offers EMDR, IMTT, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mind/Body Work, Mindfulness Training, Play Therapy, DBT, Brainspotting and other approaches

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A private, out-patient mental health practice staffed by Licensed Psychologists

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507 E Market Street

Danville, PA 17821

Mental health services, such as counseling, drug and alcohol services and developmental resources

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The CMSU system provides a wide range of mental health, intellectual disability and drug & alcohol services to the citizens of Columbia, Montour, Snyder and Union Counties in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Each year, CMSU and its network of providers serves over 4,000 people. Our mission is to participate actively in a community-wide partnership to support the residents of Columbia, Montour, Snyder and Union Counties in achieving independence and personal development in order to enhance their quality of life.

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Diversified Treatment Alternative Centers 

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40 Lawton Lane

Milton, PA 17847

Residential, outpatient, partial hospitalization, IBHS services

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335 S Franklin St

Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702

Adoption/foster care, autism support, BHRS, outpatient, day partial hospitalization, family-based services, medication services and psychiatric rehabilitation services

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Services Offered

All of the services and programs offered by Children's Service Center fall within what we call an "integrated system of care." Our services are listed and briefly described below, with the name of the appropriate contact person.

Base Service Unit: All clients entering the CSC integrated system of care receive a full behavioral health assessment by well trained and qualified professionals. This assessment determines the clinical plan: a collaborative approach between the treatment team, the family and youth.

Blended Case Management: Specially trained staff coordinate psychiatric, financial, legal, and medical services to help an adult, child or adolescent with behavioral health needs live successfully at home and in their community. For child or adolescent services contact Mara DeQuevedo, mdequevedo@e-csc.org or Kristin Tewksbury, ktewksbury@e-csc.org. For adult services contact Teresa Pinkey, tpinkey@e-csc.org or Patricia Roper, proper@e-csc.org.

Family Finding Services: By utilizing effective and extensive relative search processes, the Children's Service Center's (CS) Family Finding Service aims to discover relatives and engage them in the planning and decision making of important aspects of child's life.

Medication Clinic: Medication assessments by a psychiatrist trained and skilled in child and adolescent behavioral health. Regular medical follow-up of prescribed medication is required. Stacey Ishley, sishley@e-csc.org

Telepsychiatry Services: CSC uses this interactive audio and visual electronic system to enable a Wilkes-Barre based psychiatrist to work with patients in other service areas. Laura Jacoby, ljacoby@e-csc.org

Student Assistance Program: Mental health liaisons work with local schools to provide screenings, assessments, staff and family consultations, in-services, and prevention/education services. State approved staff also conduct Student Assistance Program trainings for the region. Christa Richards, SAP Supervisor/Lead SAP Trainer, crichards@e-csc.org

Youth Skills Development: This program will individually assess and address each youth's risk factors that have the greatest impact upon potentially reducing recidivism, if addressed with the appropriate intervention or treatment. The program will focus on youth's strengths and build on them to develop needed life skills.

Evidence-Based Therapies

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) An evidenced-based treatment developed by Marsha Linehan used for effectively treating Borderline Personality Disorder, addictions, mood disorders, and self injurious behaviors. During group sessions, clients are educated and provided with tools to enhance the following skills: core mindfulness, emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness and distress tolerance. DBT treatment will involve enhancing clients/families abilities, improving client/parent's motivation to change, ensuring new-found capabilities are applied to client's daily life, active parent participation with client during weekly group sessions, and weekly homework assignments to practice and reinforce skills taught in group. Research shows that skills training strengthens a person's ability to handle stress without losing control or acting destructively.

Aggression Replacement Therapy (ART) Aggression Replacement Therapy (ART) is a group focused on assisting youth in managing their anger and learning more pro-social behaviors. ART groups occur three times a week and are broken down into three different categories. Social Skills groups assist youth in learning appropriate skills that enhance positive communication. Anger control groups focus on the anger cycle and facilitators collaborate with the group members to identify their stages of the anger cycle while teaching positive coping skills to manage feelings of anger. Moral Reasoning groups utilize group members views and rely on the peer teaching technique in which peers challenge one another to increase the groups stage of morality. The ART cycle occurs on a 10 week basis and is a closed group.

Robinson Counseling Center

Children's Service Center operates at private outpatient practice with a Board Certified Psychiatrist and Licensed children, adolescents, and adults in individual and group therapy.
Locations:

Tunkhannock: 133 West Tioga Street, Tunkhannock, PA 18657 - Phone: (570)836-2722

Wilkes-Barre - SUD Services: 21 Academy Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702 - Phone: (570)301-0935

Wilkes-Barre - Adult Outpatient Services 335 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702 - Phone (570)825-6425

Hazleton 20 North Laurel Street, Hazleton, PA 18201 - Phone (570)497-4282

Honesdale: 840 Main Street, Honesdale, PA 18431 - Phone: (570)253-0321

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All of the services and programs offered by Children's Service Center fall within what we call an "integrated system of care." Our services are listed and briefly described below, with the name of the appropriate contact person. Base Service Unit: All clients entering the CSC integrated system of care receive a full behavioral health assessment by well trained and qualified professionals.

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9 Stearns Lane

Danville, PA 17821

Meets the needs of pediatric patients lacking outpatient follow-up when presenting to the ER in crisis

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AA, Al Anon support group, local meetings available for AA and Al Anon for families of alcoholics.

800-640-7545 24 Hour Hotline

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90 Lawton Lane

Milton, PA 17847

Prepare clients to become literate, to obtain knowledge and skills necessary for employment and to become economically self-sufficient.

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Our classrooms are open and we can
safely accept more students.

COVID-19 Staff Health Screening Protocols COVID-19 Student Health Screening Protocols
Adult basic education programs prepare Pennsylvanians to become literate; to obtain the knowledge and skills necessary for employment and economic self-sufficiency; to achieve sustainable improvements in the economic opportunities for their families; to attain a secondary school diploma; and to transition to postsecondary education and training, including through career pathways.

Services also assist immigrants and other individuals who are English language learners to improve their reading, writing, speaking, and comprehension skills in English; to improve their math skills; and to acquire an understanding of the American system of government, individual freedom, and the responsibilities of citizenship.

Select from one of the CSIU's programs in the menu on the left.

Enroll in one of the CSIU's adult education classes to begin improving your future today.

Call (570) 523 - 1155 and ask for Adult Education or dial extension 2379.

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Our classrooms are open and we can safely accept more students. COVID-19 Staff Health Screening Protocols COVID-19 Student Health Screening Protocols Adult basic education programs prepare Pennsylvanians to become literate; to obtain the knowledge and skills necessary for employment and economic self-sufficiency; to achieve sustainable improvements in the economic opportunities for their families; to attain a secondary school diploma; and to transition to postsecondary education and training, including through career pathways.

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Inpatient Detoxification, Inpatient rehabilitation, halfway house, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient counseling and law enforcement treatment initiative

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27 E 7th St

Bloomsburg, PA 17815

Financial Assistance for clients in need. (SNAP, Cash Assistance, Food Stamps, Public Welfare, and LIHEAP)

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11 W Main St.

Bloomsburg, PA 17815

Assists the court in establishing and enforcing court orders for child and spousal support

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Statewide child abuse/neglect referrals. Information is then sent to the local county agency.

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ChildLine | Department of Human Services | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

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ChildLine is part of a mandated statewide child protective services program designed to accept child abuse referrals and general child well-being concerns, and transmit the information quickly to the appropriate investigating agency.

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11 W Main St

Bloomsburg, PA 17815

(570)387-0212 Emergency after hours

Child Protective Services for Columbia County

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Columbia County, PA Children & Youth Services

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Voice: 570-389-5700 Emergency after-hours: 570-387-0212 Fax: 570-389-5703 Columbia County Children & Youth Services complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.

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111 N Pennsylvania Blvd Suite 110

Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701

8 W Broad St Suite 500

Hazleton, PA 18201

Child Protective Services for Luzerne County.

(570) 454-1042 Hazleton

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Luzerne County Children, Youth, & Families | Luzerne County, PA

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Luzerne County Children, Youth, & Families aims to assure that children are protected, live free from abuse and neglect, and are given the opportunity to grow and develop to their fullest potential.

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212 West 11th St.

Berwick, PA 18603

Provides support and safety to women and children who are victims of domestic violence and/or sexual abuse.

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111 Market St.

Bloomsburg, PA 17815

Provides support and safety to all victims of domestic violence and/or sexual abuse.

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The Women’s Center, Inc. of Columbia and Montour Counties | Domestic Violence | 111 Market Street, Bloomsburg, PA, USA

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The Women’s Center, Inc. of Columbia and Montour Counties is an organization which assists victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and other situations.

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62 Village Lane

Berwick, PA 18603

Individual counseling, couples/marriage counseling, pre-marital counseling, teen counseling, children’s counseling, family counseling, and counseling for military members and their families

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ALL NEW CLIENTS AND THOSE WITH MEDICAID/MEDICAL ASSISTANCE MUST CALL THE OFFICE TO MAKE YOUR FIRST APPOINTMENT: 570-764-6444 EXTENSION 1

IF YOU MAKE AN APPOINTMENT AND ARE OUT OF OUR SERVICE AREA WE CANNOT GUARANTEE YOU WILL BE SEEN

Harbor of Hope Counseling and Hope Speaks Seminars

301 A West 3rd Street Berwick, PA 18603 - 570-764-6444

On our "Resources" page, we list various resources and agencies that we refer to in counseling sessions! If you know of more helpful resources that are not listed on our resource page then please contact us and we'll add it to our list.

Welcome to Harbor of Hope Counseling, LLC. We put your family's overall mental health, well being and educational needs first. We invite you to schedule an appointment to meet our therapists. Feel free to peruse our website and do not hesitate to contact us at any time. .

We are a comany that provides the latest mental health counseling for individuals, couples/marriages and families like yours. All services we offer are private for you and your family. We seek to save you and your family the financial hardship of counseling by accepting most private insurances. WE DO ACCEPT MEDICAID - NOT MEDICARE. WE DO NOT OFFER MEDICATION MANAGEMENT.

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Harbor of Hope Counseling, Llc in Berwick, Pa

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Counseling for individuals and couples/marriages, family counseling, teen/children's counseling, grief, anger management, addictions counseling, seminars and math tutoring.

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363 N Market St.

Berwick, PA 18603

Counseling Services for anxiety, depression, marital/relationship problems, grief /trauma, stress management, training/education, substance abuse and anger management.

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ESL and Citizenship classes

cjarrett@csiu.org

CSIU Milton English as a Second Language Program

1050 Hepburn St.

Milton, PA 17847

Milton Public Library

541 Broadway St

Milton PA 17847

Union County Library

255 Reitz Blvd

Lewisburg PA 17827

Degenstein Community Library

40 S 5th Street

Sunbury PA 17801

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ESL and Citizenship - Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit

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11 W Main St

Bloomsburg, PA 17815

Parenting classes, fatherhood activities, budget workshops, and teaching other family skills.

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Columbia County Family Center – Serving Columbia & Montour Counties

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Columbia County Family Center offers many programs that empower & support the families we serve. We are committed to providing education that empowers families to meet the developmental & health needs of their children by encouraging families to access & utilize community-based health & human services.

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S.M.I.L.E. (Single Mothers Individually Living Empowered) 

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851 Railroad Street

Bloomsburg, PA 17815

Support group for single mothers providing friendship, mentoring, education, and motivation.

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Geisinger

Danville, Wilkes-Barre & Lewistown PA

Supporting Moms and Babies affected by substance use disorder

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DANVILLE, Pa. - Geisinger's Steele Institute for Health Innovation is spearheading a new care delivery program that helps mothers and their newborns thrive and succeed through recovery. The Free2BMom program, launching this month in Luzerne County, aims to support moms in recovery, provide moms and their babies with social support services, and improve their quality of life.

Free2BMom will help women who are in recovery during pregnancy and two years after childbirth. The program is compassionately designed to provide counseling, community-wide social support and medication-assisted treatment, empowering the mother and her baby to thrive physically, psychologically and socially.

The program plans to enroll 50 expectant moms in Luzerne County during the first year. The care team includes a peer recovery specialist, obstetrician/gynecologist, pediatrician, social worker, addiction medicine specialist, and behavioral health specialists.

The use of opioids during pregnancy can result in neonatal abstinence syndrome or neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome. Newborns with the syndromes are more likely to have low birthweight and respiratory complications. Luzerne County experienced a rate of 13 per 1,000 maternal hospital stays involving opioid use in 2016 and 2017, according to the Pennsylvania Health Care Cost Containment Council. Across Pennsylvania, nearly half of deliveries that involved maternal opioid use during that time were premature or early term. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, an infant struggling with the symptoms of opioid dependency enters the world every 15 minutes.

"Mothers on medication-assisted treatment often worry about being judged and fear the stigma around substance abuse disorder, which stops them from seeking proper medical care and support services. At Geisinger, our only concern is to help a mother and her baby," said Karen Murphy, RN, PhD, executive vice president, chief innovation officer and founding director of the Steele Institute for Healthcare Innovation at Geisinger. "The hope is that through intensive intervention, we can enhance the probability of the mother maintaining in recovery."

Community partnerships are key in making this program a success. Geisinger will work with community organizations to help patients with health and social needs such as transportation, job training, legal service, nutrition and exercise. The program is open to all pregnant women or those who have recently given birth and are enrolled in medication-assisted treatment, regardless of ability to pay.

"Geisinger has more than 40 initiatives to address the opioid crisis, ranging from prevention through education to treatment. We hope that women in Luzerne County take advantage of this program, and we look forward to partnering with community organizations to make it a success," said Mary Weaver, RN, a program coordinator at Geisinger.

Mothers and community agencies interested in participating may call 844-762-2864 or email free2bmom@geisinger.edu.
About Geisinger
Geisinger is among the nation's leading providers of value-based care, serving 1.2 million people in urban and rural communities across central and northeastern Pennsylvania. Founded in 1915 by philanthropist Abigail Geisinger, the nonprofit system generates more than $8 billion in annual revenues across 163 care sites - including 10 hospital campuses - and Geisinger Health Plan, with more than half a million members in commercial and government plans. Geisinger College of Health Sciences educates more than 5,000 medical professionals annually and is conducting more than 1,400 clinical research studies. With more than 27,000 employees, including 1,800 employed physicians and 5,200 registered nurses, Geisinger is among Pennsylvania's largest employers, having an estimated economic impact of $16.8 billion on the state's economy. In 2024, Geisinger joined Risant Health, a nonprofit charitable organization created to expand and accelerate value-based care across the country. Learn more at geisinger.org or follow on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.

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Geisinger launches Free2BMom program to help pregnant mothers in recovery

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Geisinger launches Free2BMom program to help pregnant mothers in recovery

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168 E 5th St

Bloomsburg, PA 17815

They assist in legal representation to low-income individuals that qualify in civil court proceedings, they do not manage criminal, personal injury or traffic court cases

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NPLS provides free legal help, information, and self-help resources for family law, housing, public benefits, and other civil legal matters in Northeast PA.

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986 Wall St.

Danville, PA 17842

Working as a team, our therapists, special instructors, and service coordinator plan and deliver the best services possible for your child in the setting of your choice.

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Early Intervention Services - danvillecdc

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Early Intervention Services While children grow and change at their own rate, some children may experience delays in their development. Sometimes this can be a cause for concern, but Early Intervention Services can help! Our model of teamwork provides additional support to children and families.

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90 Lawton Lane

Milton, PA 17847

The CSIU Early Intervention Preschool program offers services based on the child’s educational needs, as well as the IEP team's recommendation. These services may be provided in the home, at a daycare or preschool facility, Head Start class, or another special placement.

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CCDP Head Start Positive Solutions for Families 

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CCDP Head Start

589 E 7th St

Bloomsburg, PA 17815

"Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports (PBIS)" which is a way to reduce challenging behaviors by increasing desirable behaviors through prevention, positive consequences, and teaching appropriate behaviors. PBIS is a highly effective intervention approach.

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41 S Main Street

Unit C-100

Wilkes Barre, PA 18701

1-833-229-6925

Determines a family’s eligibility for subsidized childcare, provides information regarding available childcare sites. Serves Bradford, Sullivan, Montour, Luzerne, and Wyoming counties.

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Region 11 - ELRC - Early Learning Resource Center

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Region 11 serves the following counties: Bradford, Sullivan, Columbia, Montour, Luzerne and Wyoming. The regional ELRC office is a one-stop shop for all your early education needs. Whether you are a parent or guardian, seeking information on enrolling a child in a high-quality pre-K program; need help paying for child care; or are a child care provider seeking support or training, our qualified staff is ready to assist. ELRC - Early Learning Resource Center Region 11 Region 11

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107 South Market St. Suite 6

Berwick, PA 18603

Community Emergency Fund (CERF), Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)

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Fights for the health & education of children, the financial stability of families, & the safety net of the entire community.

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11 W Main St.

Bloomsburg, PA 17815

Offers Columbia County Veterans, their spouses, widows, and children assistance and support services

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Veterans' Affairs offers Columbia County Veterans, their spouses, widows and children assistance. An applicant may be eligible for assistance in any of the following areas: nursing home financial fees (aid and attendance), health care, prescriptions, home loans, education loans, emergency funds, service connected disability, non-service connected disability, pension, funeral costs and grave markers.

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Bundles of Blessings -Good Shepherd Methodist Church Diaper Bank

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Bundles of Blessings -Good Shepherd Methodist Church Diaper Bank

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101 East 5th St.

Bloomsburg, PA 17815

bundlesofblessings@yahoo.com

Diaper bank for those in need of diapers.

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Good Shepherd United Methodist Church - Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania - Find-A-Church

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The people of The United Methodist Church are putting our faith in action by making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.

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700 Market St.

Bloomsburg, PA 17815

Provides benefits to retirees and people with disabilities.

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The United States Social Security Administration | SSA

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Official website of the U.S. Social Security Administration.

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1388 St Rt 487

Bloomsburg, PA 17815

A non-profit organization that may be able to help in a hardship situation when facing financial difficulty