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Luzerne County

Housing (17)
Employment/Vocation (6)
Educational Support and Post-Secondary Education (4)
Health and Behavioral Health Services (22)
Domestic Violence Services (3)
Advocacy and Legal Services (3)
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Youth Resources (4)
Disability Rights and Special Needs Resources (17)
Child Care and Parenting Resources (5)
Food, Clothing, and Financial Resources (11)
Emergency Numbers (3)
Recreation (0)
Transportation (0)
Mentoring (0)

Housing

Housing (7)

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HUD

Services: Federal program that provides housing supports for individuals in need such as rental programs (including Section 8) and home ownership assistance programs

United Rehabilitation Services

Services: Vocational services and supports for individuals with disabilities.

Step by Step, Inc.

Services: Services for individuals with intellectual disabilities, mental illness, and autism including community residential programs, adult day programs, intensive case management, life sharing opportunities, supportive housing, independent living, and supported employment programs.

Housing Discrimination Hotline at HUD Regional Office - Philadelphia

Services: Hotline service for individuals to report incidences of housing discrimination.

Commission On Economic Opportunity

Services: Regional food bank, urgent financial assistance, and homeless assistance.

USDA Rural Home Ownership Program

Services: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Guaranteed Rural Home Loans are creating homeownership opportunities throughout Pennsylvania with no-money-down financing in rural communities and areas just outside of major metro areas.

PHFA Homeowner Emergency Mortage Assistance Program

Services:

Works to provide affordable homeownership and rental apartment options for older adults, low- and moderate-income families, and people with special housing needs. 

Shelters (7)

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Commission on Economic of Luzerne Co.

Services: Promotes projects related to the Weinberg Food Bank, Meeting Basic Needs, Increasing Self-Sufficiency, Energy and Environmental Initiatives, Children and Youth Development, and the Health and Independence of the Elderly and Disabled

Runaway And Homeless Youth Program

Services: 24 hour crisis intervention, emergency shelter, transportation, individual, family and group counseling, advocacy and referral. All services are voluntary and free of charge

Shelter Aid Hotline

Services: Offers referrals to shelter services in your area.

Domestic Violence Service Center, Inc.

Services: Services for victims of domestic violence: emergency shelter, counseling, 24 hour hotline, legal advocacy

Family Emergiency Shelter at Salvation Army

Services: Emergency shelter services.

Comission On Economic Opportunity

Services: Regional food bank, urgent financial assistance, and homeless assistance.

National Runaway Switchboard

Services: Toll-free, nationwide hot-line for runaways and troubled youth. Provides information and referral for shelter, counseling, medical and legal services and transportation back home. The hot-line also provides a personal and confidential message relay service between runaways and their families.

Transitional Housing and Housing-Related Services (2)

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Catherine McAuley Center

Services: Emergency/30 day residence, transitional housing, permanent housing, and supportive services for low-income and homeless women and their children.

Commission on Economic of Luzerne Co.

Services: Promotes projects related to the Weinberg Food Bank, Meeting Basic Needs, Increasing Self-Sufficiency, Energy and Environmental Initiatives, Children and Youth Development, and the Health and Independence of the Elderly and Disabled

Housing Assistance Programs (3)

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Luzerne County Housing Authority

Services: Here you can apply for: Social Security Number, Social Security - Income for retirees or survivors, Social Security Disability - Income for disabled workers, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Income maintenance for aged (65 or older), blind or disabled persons

Catherine McAuley Center

Services: Emergency/30 day residence, transitional housing, permanent housing, and supportive services for low-income and homeless women and their children.

Commission on Economic of Luzerne Co.

Services: Promotes projects related to the Weinberg Food Bank, Meeting Basic Needs, Increasing Self-Sufficiency, Energy and Environmental Initiatives, Children and Youth Development, and the Health and Independence of the Elderly and Disabled

Public Housing Programs (1)

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Commission on Economic of Luzerne Co.

Services: Promotes projects related to the Weinberg Food Bank, Meeting Basic Needs, Increasing Self-Sufficiency, Energy and Environmental Initiatives, Children and Youth Development, and the Health and Independence of the Elderly and Disabled

Homeownership Assistance (2)

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Pennsylvania Affordable Apartment Locator

Services: Website that allows you to search for affordable housing options in your area

Commission on Economic of Luzerne Co.

Services: Promotes projects related to the Weinberg Food Bank, Meeting Basic Needs, Increasing Self-Sufficiency, Energy and Environmental Initiatives, Children and Youth Development, and the Health and Independence of the Elderly and Disabled