Community and Mental Health Resources
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Download the Finding Your Way in PA app - on google play or Apple store
This app will help you connect with local services and resources in emergency and transitional times
The Loft Community Partnership – food, clothing and toiletries
Sign up: https://www.loftcommunitypartnership.org/contact-1
First-time visitors will be asked to show evidence of Penn Manor residency
Email: theloftcp@gmail.com
Phone: 717-723-8180
Location: 164 W Cottage Ave Millersville, PA 17551
Days and Hours:
Wednesday: 3:00 pm-7:00 pm
Thursday: 10:00 am-2:00 pm
Friday: Seniors Only: 10:00 am-2:00 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am-1:00 pm
The Lancaster County Food HUB – food
Located at 812 N Queen Street
Accepts the first 30 families. Adults must present photo ID & Social Security card; children must present Soc Sec card & medical insurance card
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9:30-11:30 717-291-2261
Millersville Community Church - groceries or medicine
https://forms.gle/r1H4Hxzxo2CUDeYS9
Kitchen Cupboard - cleaning products and personal care products/toiletries
Located at Mt. Nebo United Methodist Church 673 Martic Heights Dr
Conestoga Food Bank emergency food bank
Conestogabethel@gmail.com
Martic Pantry (Martic Township only) Food
marticpantry@gmail.com
Bare Essentials socks and underwear
located at Mt. Nebo United Methodist Church 673 Martic Heights Dr.
Contact Florence Hanna 727-875-5285
Love, INC Referrals to local churches for transportation to medical or social services and grocery stores
717-735-7540
Hettie’s Hope Chest diapers
Contact school social workers or the Loft
Keila Torres 717-201-9945
Joy Meley 717-201-9934
The Loft 717-723-8180 and the email address is theloftcp@gmail.com.
The Affordable Connectivity Program- free phones for qualifying individuals
The FCC’s Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is a new federal government program committed to bringing connectivity to low-income Americans. Qualifying households can get connected by answering a few questions and submitting your eligibility documents.
To receive a free wireless smartphone and monthly phone service, you or anyone in your household, a child or dependent included, must meet the income-based or program-based eligibility guidelines. The program is limited to one ACP benefit per household.
Qualifying programs include:
Medicaid / Medi-Cal
SNAP / CalFresh
Federal Public Housing Assistance or Section 8
Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
National School Breakfast and Lunch Program
Veteran and Survivors Pension Benefit
WIC and more
Below is a link to a list of Community Resources that is regularly updated by our School Social Workers.
Pennsylvania Department of Education has provided this Promoting Positive Learning Climates Online at At Home page which contains many varied resources for parents and caregivers.
Work and Employment Services -PA CareerLink Set up an appointment here to find training, information, and job openings to launch your career! https://www.pacareerlink.pa.gov/jponline/
The United Way offers an interactive map of resources located around the county. This is a fabulous place to see what resources are near you. https://assetmap.steamecosystem.org/united-way-of-lancaster-county
Unemployment Benefits
https://www.uc.pa.gov/Pages/covid19.aspx
SNAP Benefits/Food Stamps/Medicaid
https://www.compass.state.pa.us/Compass.Web/Public/CMPHome
DHS/COMPASS Help Line: 1-800-692-7462
Utility Assistance
LIHEAP Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (UNTIL 4/10/2020)
https://www.dhs.pa.gov/Services/Assistance/Pages/LIHEAP.aspx
1-866-452-6152
UGI https://www.ugi.com/assistance-programs/ 1-800-276-2722
PPL Budget Billing https://www.pplelectric.com/my-account/billing/budget-billing-program.aspx
You can ask for On-Track over the phone 1-800-342-5775
2-1-1 United Way: Dial 2-1-1
http://www.pa211east.org/Lancaster
Pennsylvania Utility Law Project:717-236-9468 pulp@palegalaid.net
Internet-reach out to an internet provider to explore possible programs or discounts
www.spectrum.net/support/internet/covid-19-internet-offer-students
https://wifi.xfinity.com/xwod.php
https://internetessentials.com
Housing
Tabor and Lancaster Housing Opportunity Partnership (LHOP) have put together resources to help everyone navigate their housing and financial challenges during this time of COVID-19. Tabor's website, LHOP's website, and social media channels, you will find a series of factsheets that will help you to talk to your landlord, talk to your lender, and to make a plan. We are also putting together a series of videos over the next few weeks that will help walk through those materials.
Tabor Community Services 717-397-5182 www.tabornet.org
YWCA Sexual Assault Prevention https://ywcalancaster.org/programs/sexual-assault-prevention-and-counseling-center/ YWCA Lancaster’s Sexual Assault Counseling Center provides support and advocacy for victim survivors of sexual abuse, for significant others, and for other family members. The goal is to facilitate healing and empowerment for those who have experienced sexual trauma. The Counseling Center utilizes special programs designed for children, adolescents, and adults to meet their diverse needs.
SARCC https://sarccheals.org/ 717-272-5308 Offers 24-hour Support. Survivors have a right to healing and support after sexual abuse. Our staff provide services at no-cost to the community, including Counseling, Medical and legal support, Advocacy, Bilingual staff, Licensed therapists, 24/7 Support line, Support groups, Help for all genders and ages.
FOR IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE, PLEASE CONTACT THE 24/7 EMERGENCY HOTLINE AT (717) 299-1249 OR YOU MAY TEXT “SAFE” TO 61222.
Domestic Violence Services (DVS) is a catalyst to eliminate domestic violence in Lancaster County through direct service, advocacy, and social change. They provide a emergency housing, crisis services, legal help, counseling and more. Call for more information. https://caplanc.org/access-resources/safety-empowerment/domestic-violence-services/
Looking for a counselor/therapist for your child? Penn Manor Counselor Curated List of Outside Agencies for Counseling and Behavioral Health Services
Provided by Samaritan Counseling Center Teen Hope Resource Guide
The Warm Line is designed to be a supplement to the county's crisis hotline. It will offer "a safe place to discuss problems, talk about your day, or ask questions related to recovery and wellness strategies.
Certified peer specialists will staff the Warm Line from 2 to 10 p.m. seven days a week. Messages left outside those hours will be returned when the line is open again.
School-Based Counseling Services: (717) 391-0172
Penn Manor has a partnership with TEAMCare Behavioral Health Services. School based counseling is offered in the Penn Manor School District. Families should contact their student’s school counselor to determine if this type of support is an option based on insurance and wait lists.
Mental Health and Crisis Line: 9-8-8 1-855-284-2494
The Center for Community Resources will offer a 24/7 mental health and crisis support line for people dealing with anxiety or other difficult emotions. Callers will be able to speak with staff who are trained in trauma-informed principles and will listen, assess the person’s needs, triage, and refer to other local supports and professionals as needed.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988 or 1-800-273-8255
This free and confidential line is available 24/7 anyone who is in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.
Coping Kids & Teens, a program with the Pathways Center for Grief & Loss, is a local resource to support the needs of children, teens and families impacted by serious illness and loss through individual and group grief support services. As a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak and in an effort to ensure everyone’s health and safety, we are temporarily suspending events and in-person support groups.
They are offering virtual counseling sessions and support groups through Zoom (similar to Facetime for those using iPhones) for children, teens and families. Phone support continues to be available for the bereaved as well as school and community professionals who have questions about our services or are seeking resources to share. There is no cost to participate in these services.
Please call the Pathways Center at (717) 391-2413 or (800) 924-7610 to request the log-in address or phone number to participate via Zoom.