Student Services
CMAVTS
Family and Community Resources
Click on headings for links to the websites.
AGAPE partners with organizations and volunteers to make a sustainable impact and transform communities throughout Columbia and Montour counties by not only assisting with the immediate crisis but, also focusing on the long-term needs of families and connecting them to the resources and programs necessary for them to establish self-sufficiency and independence.
Check out the website to see what programs are offered.
The Hope Center
Medical supplies, household items, food.
Doreen's Closet at the Hope Center
650 Harter Avenue
Nescopeck, PA 18635
(570) 520-4033
Fax: (570) 520-4052
www.facebook.com/hopecenternescopeck
thehopecenterofnexcopeckpainc@gmail.com
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
LIHEAP helps families living on low incomes pay their heating bills in the form of a cash grant. Crisis grants also are for households in immediate danger of being without heat. With cash grants, a one-time payment is sent directly to the utility company/fuel provider, and will be credited on your bill. Cash grants range from $200 to $1,000 based on household size, income, and fuel type. Remember: This is a grant and does not have to be repaid.
Rabbit Transit
The Columbia County Commissioners recently appointed rabbittransit as the Share Ride Coordinator for Columbia County. Based in York, PA, rabbittransit is a multicounty municipal transportation authority which currently oversees shared ride operations in Adams, Columbia, Cumberland, Franklin, Montour, Northumberland, Snyder, Union and York Counties. Previously, KCab served as the Shared Ride Coordinator for the County. Under the partnership agreement, KCab will no longer be the coordinator of the service and will be consolidated into the rabbittransit organization. KCab will continue as a subcontractor to rabbittransit.
United Way
The United Way of Columbia and Montour County is an organization of community volunteers that leads, inspires and mobilizes volunteers and contributes to help provide solutions to essential health and human service issues to improve the quality of life for the people of Columbia and Montour County. United Way of Columbia and Montour County's mission is to increase the organized capacity of people to care for another. Our focus is on education, income and health—the building blocks for a good quality of life and a strong community.
Other services from Salvation Army: food, clothing, rental assistance, utility assistance, shelter/lodging assistance, etc.
Salvation Army Heating Assistance
(570)-759-1214
The Good Samaritan
The Good Samaritan Mission is a faith-based organization created to meet the needs of the economically disadvantaged individuals in Montour County and the Danville Area School District. The needs are varied – clothing, furniture and financial. We are located in downtown Danville on Ferry Street across from Cole’s Hardware.
Offers community, behavioral, employment, and transitional services.
Central Susquehanna Opportunities
CSO offers a variety of programs and services to help all of our neighbors and communities thrive. Click below to learn more about how we make life better in Northumberland, Columbia, Montour, Snyder, Union, Lycoming, Mifflin, Clinton, and Centre counties.
McBride Memorial Library
Programming for teens is offered every Thursday from 3:30-5:00. These programs focus on teens, the issues they face, and their ability to impact their world. The McBride Memorial Library has lots of programs and events to offer all ages!
Reach and Rise Mentoring Program at the YMCA
The Reach & Rise ® Mentoring Program is a new Berwick Area YMCA program designed to help youth ages 6-17 develop tools to cope with issues such as low self-esteem, family and peer conflicts, academic underachievement and decision-making skills through a positive adult-child relationship. Volunteer mentors meet with mentees once each week to support them with challenges occurring in their lives while engaging in enriching community activities. Volunteer mentors will receive training and extensive support to insure they are equipped to make a difference in the lives of young people.
Group mentoring is also available. The link provides more information as well as contact info.
The CommUnity Zone
417 Market Street
Lewisburg, PA 17837
Office Hours:
Tuesday - Friday 1 - 4 pm
(570) 238-1818
Nutrition and Healthy Eating
Geisinger Providers: Nutritionist/Nutrition counseling
Penn State Extension: Hands on nutrition education classes in Columbia County
ChildLine and Abuse Registry
Call ChildLine 1-800-932-0313 to report suspected child abuse or general child well-being concerns.
Mandated Reporters can report electronically through the Child Welfare Portal.
For more information visit the Keep Kids Safe website.
How ChildLine Protects Children: ChildLine is part of a mandated statewide child protective services program designed to accept child abuse referrals and general child well-being concerns, and transmit the information quickly to the appropriate investigating agency. ChildLine is responsible for receiving verbal and electronic referrals 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Additionally, child abuse investigation outcomes and general protective services assessment outcomes are submitted to, reviewed, and finalized by ChildLine specialists. Cultural sensitivity and courteous demeanor will be displayed at all times to all callers.
Geisinger Child Advocacy Center (Sunbury)
If your child needs our support, a healthcare provider or other public service professional will refer you to the Child Advocacy Center. Our caring team helps your child feel safe and secure during any investigation into possible abuse or maltreatment. We provide a child-friendly environment where children and their families find peace, trust and hope.
Specially trained and experienced professionals staff Geisinger’s Child Advocacy Center. They focus on creating a safe space for children and providing convenient access to multiple services all in one place. Your child only tells their story once, so they can immediately begin counseling or any other needed interventions. Since it’s important for family members to know exactly what to expect, we keep you updated and answer any questions you may have along the way. 570-473-8475
The Women's Center
The Women’s Center, Inc. in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania is a non-profit organization that was formed in 1974 and incorporated in 1976. One of the first programs in Pennsylvania to provide free support services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and incest, the Women’s Center serves the residents of Columbia and Montour counties. Also offers LGBTQ+ assistance.
Day #: (570) 784-6632 24-Hour Hotline: (570) 784-6631
Counseling, transitional housing, advocacy, legal advocacy, safety planning, educational programs, accompaniment to court/police, support groups, etc.
Beyond Violence
Beyond Violence, Inc. is a private, non-profit organization whose mission is to provide support and safety to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault; eliminate personal and institutional violence; and offer direct services, educational programming, systems advocacy along with adult and child counseling.
We believe that victims of domestic violence and sexual assault are truly survivors, and we respect their ability to determine what is best for themselves and for their children. By providing options along with emotional and practical support, we work to empower women in the process of healing and moving Beyond Violence. Offers support groups.
Project ELECT
Project ELECT is a free, voluntary program that supports pregnant and parenting teenage mothers and fathers – both in and out of the classroom. Call 570-523-1155 ext: 2322
Nurse-Family Partnership
Nurse-Family Partnership empowers vulnerable first-time moms to transform their lives and create better futures for themselves and their babies. Research consistently proves that Nurse-Family Partnership succeeds at its most important goals: keeping children healthy and safe and improving the lives of moms and babies. Nurse-Family Partnership works by having specially trained nurses regularly visit young, first-time moms-to-be, starting early in the pregnancy, continuing through the child’s second birthday.
Your Loving Choices, Inc.
Free pregnancy test, parenting classes, community referrals, post-abortion support, options counseling, material assistance, abstinence education, adoption support.
***Also at the HOPE Center of Nescopeck: 650 Harter Avenue
904 Market Street
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
Email: optionscenter@yourlovingchoices.org
Phone: (570) 784-3143
Parent to Parent Connections
We help and support families and individuals who are experiencing many different kinds of challenges in life.
Single Mothers Support Group
Caring Communities
To provide a system of comprehensive services to prevent, test, and treat public health disparities while creating educated, stigma-free communities.
Columbia County Volunteers in Medicine
We are a free clinic serving the uninsured with non-urgent primary care appointments.
Apply for assistance on the COMPASS website.
The Dental Health Clinic of Berwick
We believe that every individual deserves access to quality, compassionate dental care. The Dental Health Clinic is a non-profit clinic serving low income families living in our region. Our mission is oral health care for patients who are uninsured or on Medical Assistance. We strive to improve the dental health of the community with emphasis on education, prevention and early intervention. We aim to reduce and treat the incidence of dental caries and periodontal disease while providing the patient a respectful and caring environment. We believe that when people have access to comprehensive oral health care it improves overall health, well-being and self-confidence.
Susquehanna Valley Mediation, Inc.
Susquehanna Valley Mediation offers the services of trained and experienced mediators to help people who are in conflict communicate more effectively. Often, parties are able to resolve disputes without going to court, sparing expense for the public and for the people involved.
Using proven methods, the center’s mediators create a safe, confidential environment where people can voice their concerns clearly and be understood, often resulting in agreements that they design, own, accept and abide.
NPLS Provides free civil legal services to low income families in Northeast Pennsylvania. We determine your eligibility based on: the specifics of your case or legal needs, your household income, and where you live (not all services are available in all counties). NPLS only deals with civil legal issues. We do not handle criminal, personal injury, or traffic court matters.
For criminal offenses: Find a Public Defender
For traffic violations or other legal issues, contact: Lawyer Referral Services
Milton Hershey School
A cost-free, private, coeducational school (income-eligible) in Hershey, PA.
Grief Support Group "GriefShare"
Camp Koala also offers support groups!
Bereaved Parent Retreat
Learning to cope with a child’s death is a long and difficult process. At times, this grief may become overwhelming. Adults can participate in a free healing retreat where parents learn to find strength to face tomorrow.
No parent has ever wanted to outlive their child. Bereaved parents are encouraged to take the step and join other bereaved parents in a safe and non-threatening setting. The retreat is held at Camp Victory on the last Saturday of October. Camp Victory is gorgeous at that time of year and the retreat takes advantage of the surrounding natural beauty. During free time, parents are able to choose from a variety of outdoor activities or simply relax in the magnificent tree house.
Click here for a retreat application.
To inquire about the retreat, call Geisinger Home Health & Hospice at 570-784-1723 or 1-800-349-4702.
Camp Courage is a weekend bereavement camp with the mission to help children and their families heal from losing a significant person in their lives, while providing a safe place to express themselves through their healing experience. Camp Courage is held twice a year at the beautiful state-of-the-art Camp Victory in Millville, Pennsylvania. During camp, grief work is balanced with fun-filled activities as children and teens enjoy the many amenities offered at Camp Victory. (free for campers)
This website also has resources for getting through grief.
Neighborly
Search Engine for low cost services in our area.
***Please note: Information taken from websites for the purpose of sharing resources. Not an endorsement, not an exhaustive list of services.
