Lancaster County Resources
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HEALTHCARE ADVOCACY
Special Healthcare Needs
MidPenn Legal Services
MidPenn Legal Services is a non-profit public interest law firm that provides high-quality, free civil legal services to low-income residents and survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in 18 counties in Central Pennsylvania.
www.midpenn.org1-800-732-0025
1-717-299-0971 (Apply for services)
1-717-848-3605
The Arc of Lancaster County
The Arc Lancaster Lebanon is a non-profit organization offering advocacy, community education, job training and advocacy to individuals with disabilities.
www.thearclancleb.org1-717-394-5251
Abilities in Motion
Abilities in Motion is center for independent living providing information and referral, peer counseling, independent living skills training, and system advocacy change.
www.abilitiesinmotion.org1-888-376-0120
Disability Empowerment Center
Disability empowerment center assist with advancing the rights of persons with diverse disabilities in order for them to integrate or maintain a full independent lifestyle free from barriers.
decpa.org1-717-394-1890
1-717-769-2922 (Lebanon)
1-717-663-8112 (after hours service coordination)
Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children (CASA)
The CASA program is a community-based organization the recruit, train, and supervise volunteers to act as advocates and mentors for the best interest of abused and neglected children and teens.
www.casalancaster.org1-717-208-3280
UDS Foundation
The UDS Foundation provides a variety of services including support coordination, adult autism services, in home personal care, custom wheelchair seating, adult enrichment and service dogs. Visit website for a full list of services offered.
www.udservices.org/get-in-touch/contact-us/1-888-837-4235
1-717-947-7446
SPECIAL NEEDS
Disability Rights
Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children (CASA)
The CASA program is a community-based organization the recruit, train, and supervise volunteers to act as advocates and mentors for the best interest of abused and neglected children and teens.
www.casalancaster.org1-717-208-3280
United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of Central Pennsylvania
United Cerebral Palsy provides assistive technology devices, equipment and services for individuals with disabilities. Services also include day programs, community aid and residential supports.
www.ucpcentralpa.org(717) 737-3477
(800) 998-4827
Center for Independent Living Opportunities
Center for Independent Living Opportunities offers services and programs to people with all types of disabilities. Services and programs include home modifications, health / wellness, homecare and specialized services.
www.cilopportunities.org1-717-849-0991
Merakey
Merakey provides residential living options, case / care management, behavioral health and therapeutic services for individuals with disabilities.
www.merakey.org1-888-647-0020
Community Resources for Independence
Community Resources for Independence services include home health care and attendant care program services.
www.crinet.org/about_us/1-800-530-5541
Disability Empowerment Center
Disability empowerment center assist with advancing the rights of persons with diverse disabilities in order for them to integrate or maintain a full independent lifestyle free from barriers.
decpa.org1-717-394-1890
1-717-769-2922
1-717-663-8112 (service coordination)
UDS Foundation
The UDS Foundation provides a variety of services including support coordination, adult autism services, in home personal care, custom wheelchair seating, adult enrichment and service dogs. Visit website for a full list of services offered.
www.udservices.org/get-in-touch/contact-us/1-888-837-4235
1-717-947-7446
Helping Hand
A daycare center specializing in special needs children of medically fragile or technologically dependent. Helping hand children’s center is a pediatrics extended care center providing expert skilled nursing and child development services.
helpinghandpa.com1-717-600-5443
Faith Friendship Ministries
The faith friendship ministries offer housing, case management and referral programs are provided to individuals with mental health issues.
www.faithfriendship.org/contact1-717-285-5596
Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
Providing services to individuals with serious and persistent mental illness, children and youth with emotional disturbance, individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and children age birth to three years old who have developmental delays.
www.lancastercountybhds.org/27/About-Us1-717-299-8021
1-717-394-2631 (crisis intervention)
TECHNOLOGY
Assistive Technology
United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of Central Pennsylvania
United Cerebral Palsy provides assistive technology devices, equipment and services for individuals with disabilities. Services also include day programs, community aid and residential supports.
www.ucpcentralpa.org(717) 737-3477
(800) 998-4827
Abilities in Motion
Abilities in Motion is center for independent living providing information and referral, peer counseling, independent living skills training, and system advocacy change.
www.abilitiesinmotion.org1-888-376-0120
United Disabilities Services (UDS) Foundation
The UDS Foundation provides a variety of services including support coordination, adult autism services, in home personal care, custom wheelchair seating, adult enrichment and service dogs. Visit website for a full list of services offered.
www.udservices.org/get-in-touch/contact-us/1-888-837-4235
1-717-947-7446
HOME INSECURITY
Housing
Lancaster City Housing Authority
Lancaster City Housing Authority provides affordable homes to individuals and families with low income.
www.lchapa.com1-717-397-2835
YWCA
The YWCA provides emergency shelter for domestic survivors and other families in need.
www.ywcayork.org1-717-845-2631 (main)
Tabor Community Service
Tabor Community Services offers both an emergency shelter and a transitional living center along with case management, counseling, information and referrals.
www.tabornet.org1-717-397-5182
Milagro House
Milagro House offers a transitional living program in which women with children are able to live in a secure environment while going back to school or finding employment.
www.milagrohouse.org/contact1-717-509-1401
Merakey
Merakey provides residential living options, case / care management, behavioral health and therapeutic services for individuals with disabilities.
www.merakey.org(888) 647-0020
Clare House
Clare House offers temporary shelter for women and children along with food, case management, Life Skills programs and support
www.clarehouselancaster.org1-717-291-8967
Housing and Redevelopment in Lancaster County
Offers information on redevelopment authority, housing authority, land bank authority and redevelopment fund.
www.lchra.com/contact1-717-394-0793
TLC/Veterans Victory House
TLC/Veterans Victory House offers a housing facility where homeless community adults and children can engage in building a housing plan, budgeting and participate in social programs.
www.tlclancaster.org/programs1-717-397-0156
Water Street Ministries Shelter
Water Street Ministries offer several types of shelters: Women's Shelter (For women or women with children (boys up to age 12) up to 30 days), Family Shelter up to 30 days, Men's Shelter (For men who are fully ambulatory and medically able to care for themselves up to 10 days) and Community Emergency Shelter (CES) (For nightly shelter with breakfast and dinner)
wsm.org1-717-393-7709
UDS Foundation
The UDS Foundation provides a variety of services including support coordination, adult autism services, in home personal care, custom wheelchair seating, adult enrichment and service dogs. Visit website for a full list of services offered.
www.udservices.org/get-in-touch/contact-us/1-888-837-4235
1-717-947-7446
United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of Central Pennsylvania
United Cerebral Palsy provides assistive technology devices, equipment and services for individuals with disabilities. Services also include day programs, community aid and residential supports.
www.ucpcentralpa.org(717) 737-3477
(800) 998-4827
INFANT CARE
Baby Supplies
Susquehanna Valley Pregnancy Services
Susquehanna Valley Pregnancy Services. Services include free pregnancy tests, free limited 1st trimester ultrasounds, pregnancy options education, medically-accurate abortion information and health resources. All services are free.
www.svpspa.comLancaster 1-717-575-0561
Columbia 1-717-684-3400