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Community Resource GuideTroy Area School District
68 Fenner AveTroy, PA 16947
Homeless LiaisonSuperintendent: Dr. Amy [email protected]
Designee: Mrs. Sherri Markiw, Student Support Services [email protected]
Foster Care LiaisonChief Information Officer: Mrs. Suzanne Graham
Mr. Jeff Zimmerman, Region 7 Regional Coordinator HomelessPennsylvania’s Education for Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness Program (ECYEH)
Mr. Andrew Kuhl, Region 7 Site Coordinator HomelessPennsylvania’s Education for Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness Program (ECYEH)
Updated: September 19, 2019
Table of Contents
Community Resource Guide 1
Internet Resources.......................................................................................................................................3
Shelters, Meals, & Rental Assistance............................................................................................................3
Shelters / Housing Assistance......................................................................................................................3
Meals........................................................................................................................................................4
Rental Assistance.......................................................................................................................................4
Assistance (Counseling, Medical, Financial)..................................................................................................4
Medical.....................................................................................................................................................4
Mental Health.............................................................................................................................................5
Abuse and Violence (Domestic Violence)......................................................................................................6
Wellbeing..................................................................................................................................................6
Local Health Centers..................................................................................................................................7
Cultural & Arts..............................................................................................................................................7
Employment.................................................................................................................................................7
Workforce and Education.............................................................................................................................8
Childcare......................................................................................................................................................8
Programs Covered Under McKinney-Vento (Homeless).................................................................................9
Youth Empowerment / After-School Programs..............................................................................................9
Post-Secondary Education...........................................................................................................................9
Childcare Assistance..................................................................................................................................10
LGBTQ Services.........................................................................................................................................10
Internet Resources Pennsylvania Education for Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness (ECYEH) Pennsylvania Department of Education Page
Community Resource Guide 2
National 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 Toolkit Outstanding Resources McKinney-Vento Fact Sheet for Educators Schoolhouse Connections The National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth (NAEHCY)
Shelters, Meals, & Rental Assistance
Shelters / Housing AssistanceCrisis Services1-877-724-7142
Abuse and Rape Crisis Center, Emergency ShelterP.O. Box 186 Towanda, PA 18848 570-265-5333 [email protected]
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- [email protected]
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 [email protected]
School Supplies / Back Pack (not food)
Holy Trinity ChurchBonnie Houck 570-297-3070 / 570-250-0840
Trehab Community Action Agency Assistance to homeless familiesSayre Office 147 West Lockhart Street Sayre, PA 18840 570-888-0412
Trehab Community Action Agency Towanda Office 147 Oak Ridge Drive Towanda, PA 18848 570-265-6179
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MealsTroy Food PantryThursdays 1:00-4:00 PMSteve Lyon570-297-4269 / 570-529-0020
Troy Salvation ArmyShawna Kellogg570-529-3578
Troy Christian CouncilFirst Presbyterian ChurchBill Bardo 570-297-2815
PA 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 18848
Food Pantry, Zion Church116 Carpenter St.Dushore, PA 18848570-924-4465https://shlcdushore.weebly.com/
Grace Connection908 South Main StTowanda, PA 18848570-268-0431https://graceconnectionpa.com/
Physical Health PlansAetna Better HeatlhMember Services: 1-566-638-1232PA Relay: 711
AmeriHealth Caritas Northeast200 Stevens Drive, Philadelphia, PA 19113Member Services: 1-855-227-1302
Geisinger Health Plan/GHP Family100 North Academy Avenue, Danville, PA 19113Member Services: 1-855-227-1302
PA Enrollment Services1-800-440-3989 / 1-800-618-4225 (TTY)
Medical Assistance Transportation Program (MATP)570-888-7330
Rental AssistanceTioga Bradford Housing RedevelopmentMain Office112 Dorsett HeightsMansfield, PA 16933570-638-2151http://www.tbhra.org/
Hillcrest Apartments1072 Redington AvenueTroy, PA 16947570- 297-3773570-265-3678 (to apply)
Rental and Utility AssistanceFutures Community Support Services 23 Main St
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Towanda, PA [email protected]://www.futurescommunitysupport.com/
Assistance (Counseling, Medical, Financial)MedicalThe Caring Foundation/Blue Chip of NEPA 1-800-KIDS-199
PA Department of Health-Bradford County Office 220 Main St., Unit 1Towanda, PA 18848 570-265-2194 Crisis Intervention: 877-724-7142
Pennsylvania Department of Health 1-877-724-3258
Social Security Administration 1 Elizabeth St, Suite 1Towanda, PA 18848 1-888-841-6546TTY: 1-800-323-0778
The Children’s House – Child Advocacy CenterPO Box 335Towanda, PA [email protected]://chcac.org/
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)http://www.dhs.pa.gov/
PA Mental Health Consumers’ Association4105 Derry Street, Harrisburg, PA 171111-800-877-6422
Mental HealthAfter hours mental health crisis line 1-877-724-7142
National 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: [email protected]
Main Link 17 Pine StreetTowanda, PA 18848570-265-0621 Abington CounselingPO Box 4
Lopez, PA 18628570-430-0521 cell570-928-7771 Northwestern Human Services703 South Elmer Avenue, Suite 115Sayre, PA 18840570-888-0051
Concern Counseling Services319 Main StreetTowanda, PA 18848570-268-3073
Concern Counseling Services63 Third StreetMansfield, PA 16933-1262570-265-2525
Laurel Health (Mental Health)416 S. Main St.Mansfield, PA 16933570-662-2002
Community Resource Guide 5
Finding New Hope425 E. Main St.Canton, PA 17724570-673-8662
Community CareCustomer Service: 1-866-878-6046TTY: 1-877-877-3580En Español: 1-866-229-3187Provider Services: 1-888-251-2224
Youth Advocate Program1 Elizabeth Street #5Towanda, PA 18848570-268-5777 Main Link118 Desmond StreetSayre, PA 18840570-888-5083
Beacon 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 services
Northern 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 intervention
Abuse 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: 570-946-4215
WellbeingBradford County Drug and Alcohol 419 South Main Street Athens, PA 18810 570-888-6657
Mental Health Associates21 Main St. Towanda, PA 18848570-265-2525
A Better Today212 Main St.
Towanda, PA 18848570-265-6700
Harbor Counseling7095 Route 287Wellsboro, PA 16901570-724-5272http://harbor-counseling.org
Smoking CessationPA Free Quitline: 1-800-784-8669
Local 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.
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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 18848570-265-2194
Laurel Health 416 S. Main St. Mansfield, PA 16933570-662-2002
LegalPA Helath Law Project1-800-274-3258/ 1-866-236-6310 (TTY)[email protected]
Disability Rights PA1-800-692-7443 / 1-877-375-7139 (TTY)[email protected]
North Penn Legal Service: 1-877-953-4250
Cultural & ArtsArts & Culture led by the Bradford County Regional Arts CouncilBradford County Regional Arts Council601 Main St.Towanda, PA [email protected]
EmploymentJob Center-Career Link-Bradford & Sullivan County 218 Main Street Towanda, PA 18848 570-265-2171
Bradford County Action500 William St.Towanda, PA 18848570-265-4434
Career LinkPA Department of Labor and IndustryOnline employment search: www.pacareerlink.pa.govLocations: https://www.pacareerlink.pa.gov/PaCareerLink/Index.htm
Workforce 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
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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: http://bradfordcountypa.org/workforce-education/
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 1-800-808-5287
Troy Head Start101 Canton St.Troy, PA 16947570-638-14001-800-808-5287
Child 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 1-877-472-5437
Programs Covered Under McKinney-Vento (Homeless) School Resource Guide for Disaster Evacuees: November 2017 Continuum 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 Homeless
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Youth Empowerment / After-School ProgramsMain Link 17 Pine St.Towanda, PA 18848570-265-0621
Bradford County YMCA9 College Ave.Towanda, PA 18848570-268-9622
Post-Secondary EducationLackawanna College/Towanda Campus501 Vine St.Scranton, PA 18509570-961-7898
Keystone College – Towanda Center1 College Rd.La Pume, PA 18440570-945-8000
Northern Tier Career CenterCareer Center LaneTowanda, PA 18848570-265-8111
Mansfield University31 S. Academy St.Mansfield, PA 16933570-662-4000
Childcare AssistancePA Child Care Information Services (CCIS) of Bradford CountyPO Box 189Towanda, PA 18848570-265-4420
LGBTQ 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 Centerhttp://www.youthtalkline.orgYouth Talk Line: 1-800-246-7743National Hotline: 1-888-843-4564
Rainbow Alliance Northeast PAEducation, Support, Advocacy for LGBTQ/A individuals and families
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570-972-2523
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