Avenues-Hazleton 570-501-1005 Provides Vocational and Employment Services to people with developmental and/or acquired disabilities, helping each individual to reach their full vocational potential. www.avenuesofpa.org
Big Brothers/Big Sisters 800-955-4376 Helps children reach their potential through professionally supported one to one mentoring relationship. For more information contact BB/BS www.dioceseofscranton.org
Boy Scouts of America, Minsi Trails Council 1-800-360-6551 –Scouting provides fun and challenging activities in a safe, positive environment, developing character and leadership skills in youth from ages 6 – 21. www.minsitrails.com
Catholic Social Services 570-455-1521 Services: adoption, day care, counseling, family enrichment, foster care, immigration, literacy, material assistance, parenting, parent-child home program, pregnancy & maternal health, permanent supportive housing.
www.dioceseofscranton.org
Child Development Council 570-455-6647 Child care services -infants, toddlers and preschoolers (6 mos. – 5 years). Keystone Star 4 quality center. Support services available-special needs students. Pre-K Counts program free those eligible. www.childdevelopmentcouncil.com
Commission on Economic Opportunity (CEO) 570-455-4994 Services: Food & nutrition, energy conservation, comprehensive housing & counseling, specialized elderly & disabled services-health & independ- ence. Hardship programs-material aid, traveler’s aid, prescription assist-ance based on funding availability. www.ceopeoplehelpingpeople.org
Community Services for Sight 570-455-0421 Serving blind individuals living in the Greater Hazleton area, including severe vision impairments, “functional blindness” or “legal blindness”. Serves the sighted community through public information.
www.communityservicesforsight.org
Domestic Violence Service Center 1-800-424-5600 Provides domestic abuse victims with quality supportive services & safe and realistic solutions for victims of family violence. Immediate physical safety. www.domesticviolenceservice.org
Freeland YMCA 570-636-3640 Provides character development, citizenship training, physical fitness, weight training, cardio room, health & educational programs for membership Black Marlins Swimming Program, Preschool Program and the Y collaborates with other local organizations, SAFE and All One. website-www.freelandymca.com.
211/Help Line 1-888-829-1341 Free 24/7 telephone information, referral & advocacy program. Crisis intervention service for public & private agencies. Free telephone reassurance program “Are You Okay?” to homebound, elderly & disabled. www.helpline-nepa.info
Helping Hands Society 570-455-4958 Provides therapeutic & training services for disabled children. Individual speech & language therapy, physical therapy; pre-school daily classes; toddler classes; academic helper program–school-age children, parent counseling. www.helpinghandssociety.com
Meals on Wheels of Greater Hazleton 570-501-1700 Volunteers deliver balanced meals (including doctor ordered special diets) and provide daily visitation to individuals who are unable to prepare their own food.
Pathway to Recovery Counseling & Educational Services – 570-455-9902 Addiction treatment /education. Individual & group counseling, partial hospitalization, schools- education & intervention, tobacco cessation; community education; employee assistance program; medication education. www.pathway-to-recovery.org
United Charities 570-455-1529 Provides counseling material assistance (food, clothing, furniture, prescription assistance) and educational programs (anger management and community seminars when requested).
Victims Resource Center 1-866-206-9050 Counseling, court accompaniment, systems advocacy to sexual assault/other serious crimes victims & families. Education/prevention programs to schools & professionals. 24-hour crisis hotline. www.vrcnepa.org
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United Way of Greater Hazleton, Inc. 200 West Chapel Street * Second Floor * Hazleton, PA 18201 * Tel: 570.455.9515 Fax: 570.455.9571