Dauphin County Resources
Dauphin County has dedicated resources to assist with its vulnerable citizenry. Moravia Cares has identified some of the most valuable information through its work with the community.
CULTURAL SUPPORT
Cultural Community Support
LHACC provides services that support basic human needs including food, clothing, and shelter. The organization also supports individuals with immigration matters, employment assistance, education needs such as GED and ESL, both physical and mental health services, intervention services including family relocation, domestic violence, scams, fraud, identify theft, and other legal matters; housing and tenant issues.
www.lhacc.org
Latino Hispanic American Community Center
1301 Derry St.
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17104
(717) 232-8302
www.lhacc.org
Latino Hispanic American Community Center
1301 Derry St.
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17104
(717) 232-8302
NEEDS ADVOCACY
Special Healthcare Needs Advocacy
JusticeWorks is an organization serving children and families in anger management, family finding and reunification services.
www.justiceworksyouthcare.com
1-877-525-5992
www.justiceworksyouthcare.com
1-877-525-5992
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.
https://www.midpenn.org/
1-717-234-0581
1-800-932-0356 (Toll Free)
1-800-326-9177(apply for services)
https://www.midpenn.org/
1-717-234-0581
1-800-932-0356 (Toll Free)
1-800-326-9177(apply for services)
United Cerebral Palsy provides assistive technology devices, equipment and services for individuals with disabilities. Services also include day programs, community aid and residential supports.
http://www.ucpcentralpa.org/
1-717-737-3477
1-800-998-4827
http://www.ucpcentralpa.org/
1-717-737-3477
1-800-998-4827
Center for Independent Living of Central
Pennsylvania offers services and programs to people with all types of disabilities. Services and programs
include home modifications, health/wellness, Homecare and specialized services.
http://cilcp.org/
1-717-731-1900
1-877-865-4893
http://cilcp.org/
1-717-731-1900
1-877-865-4893
DISABILITY RIGHTS
Disability Rights and Special Needs
Case Management Unit provides community-based services for children, young people, adults and families in the areas of intellectual disabilities, mental health and early intervention.
https://www.cmu.cc/index.htm
Harrisburg – 1-717-232-8761
Elizabethville- 1-717-362-1212
https://www.cmu.cc/index.htm
Harrisburg – 1-717-232-8761
Elizabethville- 1-717-362-1212
United Cerebral Palsy provides assistive technology devices, equipment and services for individuals with disabilities. Services also include day programs, community aid and residential supports.
http://www.ucpcentralpa.org/
1-717-737-3477
1-800-998-4827
http://www.ucpcentralpa.org/
1-717-737-3477
1-800-998-4827
Center for Independent Living of Central
Pennsylvania offers services and programs to people with all types of disabilities. Services and programs include home modifications, health/wellness, Homecare and specialized services.
http://cilcp.org/
1-717-731-1900
1-877-865-4893
http://cilcp.org/
1-717-731-1900
1-877-865-4893
Community Resources for Independence services include home health care and attendant care program services.
http://www.crinet.org/about_us/
1-800-530-5541
http://www.crinet.org/about_us/
1-800-530-5541
HOUSING
Housing
Community Action Partnership of Dauphin County provides a wide variety of services which include early childhood programs, drug and alcohol prevention services, medical assistance transportation, and fuel and housing assistance services.
http://www.cactricounty.org/
1-717-905-2011 Dauphin
1-717-616-8443 Royalton
http://www.cactricounty.org/
1-717-905-2011 Dauphin
1-717-616-8443 Royalton
The Housing Authority of Dauphin County has been assisting families and individuals in finding safe and affordable housing.
https://www.dauphinhousing.org/
1-717-939-9301
https://www.dauphinhousing.org/
1-717-939-9301
The Redevelopment Authority of the City of Harrisburg’s mission is to eliminate blighting conditions that inhibit neighborhood reinvestment, foster and promote sustainable neighborhood revitalization and urban renewal, and facilitate new business and housing development.
http://redevelophbg.org/
1-717-255-3000
http://redevelophbg.org/
1-717-255-3000
Bethesda Mission has been a missionary arm of the local church, reaching out to men, women and children of all races, nationalities and creeds, providing the poor and homeless with shelter, food and clothing.
http://www.bethesdamission.org/
1-717-257-4442 (Woman)
1-717-257-4447 (Women)
1-717-257-5483 (Community Center)
1-717-691-0410 (Mechanicsburg)
http://www.bethesdamission.org/
1-717-257-4442 (Woman)
1-717-257-4447 (Women)
1-717-257-5483 (Community Center)
1-717-691-0410 (Mechanicsburg)
The YWCA provides emergency shelter for domestic violence survivors and other families in need.
www.ywcahbg.org
1-717-234-7931 (main)
1-800-654-1211 (Hotline)
www.ywcahbg.org
1-717-234-7931 (main)
1-800-654-1211 (Hotline)
Merakey provides residential living options, case/care management, behavioral health and therapeutic services for individuals with disabilities.
https://www.merakey.org/
1-888-647-0020
https://www.merakey.org/
1-888-647-0020
United Cerebral Palsy provides assistive technology devices, equipment and services for individuals with disabilities. Services also include day programs, community aid and residential supports.
http://www.ucpcentralpa.org/
1-717-737-3477
1-800-998-4827
http://www.ucpcentralpa.org/
1-717-737-3477
1-800-998-4827
JOB TRAINING
Vocational Rehabilitation Assistance
United Cerebral Palsy provides assistive technology devices, equipment and services for individuals with disabilities. Services also include day programs, community aid and residential supports.
http://www.ucpcentralpa.org/
1-717-737-3477
1-800-998-4827
http://www.ucpcentralpa.org/
1-717-737-3477
1-800-998-4827
Center for Independent Living of Central
Pennsylvania offers services and programs to people with all types of disabilities. Services and programs include home modifications, health/wellness, Homecare and specialized services.
http://cilcp.org/
1-717-731-1900
1-877-865-4893
http://cilcp.org/
1-717-731-1900
1-877-865-4893
RESPITE CARE
Respite Care
United Cerebral Palsy provides assistive technology devices, equipment and services for individuals with disabilities. Services also include day programs, community aid and residential supports.
http://www.ucpcentralpa.org/
1-717-737-3477
1-800-998-4827
http://www.ucpcentralpa.org/
1-717-737-3477
1-800-998-4827