Where do People Go for Help
1. When A person needs a FREE MEAL .....
| St. Anthony Center |
125 E. Willow St. Wiliamsport HOT MEALS Noon-1:00 Weekdays |
326-2244 |
| ARW Love Center |
115 Howard St. Jersey Shore 11:30 am to 12:30pm Mon - Fri |
398-1551 |
| Sojourner Truth Ministries |
501 High St. (side entrance, Wmspt) Hot Meals Light Breakfast & Hot lunch Mon - Sat 8:30 am - 12:30pm |
323-1797 |
| Antioch Baptist Church |
514 High St. - Side Entrance - Williamsport Breakfast 8 - 9:30am Lunch Noon - 12:30 Weekdays |
323-2425 |
| Senior Center Lunches | Six sites throughout the county for people over 60 | 323-3096 |
2. When persons need supplies of additional FOOD....
| United Churches Food Pantry | 501 High St. (side entrance) Wmspt. 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. (by appointment) |
322-1657 |
| Salvation Army | 457 Market Street, Williamsport 9:00 -11:30 a.m. and 1:00-2:30 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday |
326-9187 |
| American Rescue Workers | 643 Elmira St, Wmspt M-Th- 9 a.m.- 4 p.m | 323-8401 |
| ARW Love Center | 115 Howard St, Jersey Shore, 9-3 Monday through Thursday (Appointment not needed) |
398-1551 |
| Sonlight House | 130 Carpenter Street, Muncy (Call to place order) 10 a.m. - 12. Wednesdays, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Thursdays every other week |
546-3585 |
| SHARE | Discount Food Purchasing Program - anyone may participate Order/pay 1st week of the month. Food Stamps are accepted. Pick-up 4th Sat. |
322-5234 |
| WIC Program | 612 W. 4th St, Wmspt. Initial appointment needed. No emergencies (For pregnant, postpartum & breast feeding women, and for children up to age 5. |
322-7656 |
| Antioch Baptist Church Pantry | 514 High Street, Williamsport Weekdays 9:20 - 11:30 |
323-2425 |
| Fairlawn Community Church | 353 Pleasant Hill Road, Cogan Station 1 - 3:30 p.m. the first four Thursdays of each month. (Call first) |
494-0414 |
| Footprints | 50 E Houston Ave.. Montgomery (Call for emergency appointment) 12-1:30 p.m. the 3rd Thursday of each month (Limited to Montgomery School District) |
547-1170 |
| Meals on Wheels | Office of the Aging, 2138 Lincoln St., Wmspt. Weekdays 9:00 a.m.-5 p.m. (Assessments needed - must be homebound and 60+) |
323-3096 |
3. When persons need CLOTHING ....
| St. Anthony Center | Tues. & Thurs. 10a.m. - 1 p.m. | 326-2244 |
| American Rescue Workers Thrift Store | 141 S. Main Street, J. Shore 9 -5 Monday - Friday, 9-4 Saturday (Items have a minimal cost) |
398-4311 |
| American Rescue Workers Thrift Store | 335 Rose St., Williamsport 9 am - 7 p.m. Monday.-Friday., 9am - 4pm Sat. (Items have a minimal cost - No Vouchers) |
323-7321 |
| American Rescue Workers Thrift Store | 643 Elmira St, Williamsport. Weekdays 9am -5pm , Sat 9 am-4pm (Items have a minimal cost) |
323-8401 |
| Sonlight House | Wednesday 10a.m. - Noon, Thursdays 6-7:30p.m biweekly | 546-3585 |
| Kids Clothes Closet Grace UMC | 324 Campbell St., Wmspt., 1st and 3rd Thursdays. 3:30-5:00 p.m. |
323-1797 |
| Sojourner Truth Ministries | 501 High Street,(side entrance) Williamsport The Rusty Hanger (Adult Clothes) 13:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Mon - Wed., Fri. |
323-1797 |
| Salvation Army Store | 25 W 4th , Wmspt. Mon. - Thurs. 9:30 - 4:30, Fri 9:30 - 3 and 530 Lyc. Mall Drive, Pennsdale M-F 9:30-6, Sat 9:30 - 5 | 546-5509 |
| Faxon Kenmar Becht Center Thrift Store | 1225 Claytib Ave, Wmspt, Fri 9-4, Sat. 9-12:30 or by appointment, also household items, referrals to pastor accepted | 323-7272 |
| Daniel's Closet - Redeemer Lutheran Chuurch | 1101 Washington Blvd, Wmspt, Free Clothing for Children and Adults. 9-11 a.m. 4th Saturdays monthly | 323-2333 |
| West End Christian Community Center | 901 Diamond St. Wmpst (Normal Fee) Wednesdays 4:30 - 7 p.m. Saturday 8:30 a.m. - Noon - No Vouchers available | 323-6297 |
4. When persons need EMERGENCY FUEL ASSISTANCE
| Department of Welfare (LIHEAP, Regular and Crisis Programs) | 400 Little League Blvd, Wmspt 8:00 a.m. - 5 p.m. weekdays | 327-3497 |
| United Churches Fuel Bank Administered by STEP |
9:00 -5:00 weekdays (Person must have applied for State Funding) |
327-5485 |
| STEP Office of the Aging For persons over 60 years old | 2138 Lincoln Street, Wmspt. 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. weekdays |
323-3096 |
| STEP Outreach Office |
2138 Lincoln Street, Wmspt. 9:00 -5:00 weekdays |
327-5485 |
5. When persons need FURNITURE ....
| Sonlight House | 130 Carpenter Street, Muncy (When available) 10-12 Wed., 6-7:30 p.m. Thurs. Open every other week by appointment |
546-3585 |
| St. Anthony Center | 125 E Willow St., Wmspt. (Limited) | 326-2244 |
| American Rescue Workers Store | 643 Elmira St, Wmspt. Monday-Friday 9-4 |
323-8401 |
| Salvation Army | 530 Lyc. Mall Drive, Pennsdale M-F 9:30-6, Sat 9:30 - 5 (vouchers) |
546-5509 |
6. When persons need UTILITIES ASSISTANCE ....
| STEP Outreach (Limited) | 2138 Lincoln St. 9 - 5 weekdays (Cap for Gas) | 327-5485 |
| PG Energy program | (Must be on a payment plan) | 1-800-820-8620 |
| PP&L-CARE (electric) | (Must be on a payment plan) 8-5 weekdays | 1-800-342-5775 |
| Salvation Army | 457 Market Street (By appointment only) | 326-9187 |
| Consumer Credit Counseling Svs.of NE PA |
201 Basin St. Suite 6, Wmspt. Mediation-advocacy-budgeting M, T, W & F., 8:-4:30, Th. 11-7, Sat. by appointment |
323-6627 1-800-323-6627 |
| American Rescue Workers | 643 Elmira St, Wmspt Friday. - 9-4 by appointment |
323-8401 ext. 12 |
| ARW Love Center | 115 Howard St, Jersey Shore, 9-3 Weekdays | 398-1551 |
| Shepherd of the Street | 669 Center St, Wmspt. 9-12, 1-3 Weekdays | 322-6538 |
7. When persons need Medical help ....
| St. Anthony Free Clinic | 125 E Willow St., Wmspt 7-8:30 p.m. Mon., and 11-1 Wed.; Physicals (appointment needed)on the 1st Thursdays 11:30 - 1 |
326-2566 |
| Susquehanna Health System-Community Health Ctr | 471 Hepburn St. Mon-Fri - 8-11:30, 1-4:30, most Sat, 10-2, appointments required |
567-5400 |
| SHS Community Dental Clinic | 469 Hepburn Street, Hepburn Plaza, 7:45 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. (Accepts medical assistance) Appointments required |
567-5430 |
| Healthy Kids Help-Line | Medical info and help for uninsured children | 1-800-986-KIDS |
| Healthy Baby Help-Line | for infants and pre-natal | 1-800-986-2229 |
| Adult Health Insurance | information/referral or basic insurance | 1-800-462-2742 |
| Lead Information Line | 1-800-440-5323 | |
| Bi County Office of the Aging | 2138 Linciln St. In home servive and referral for elderly | 323-3096 |
| Hepatitis Testing and Care | Susquehanna Health System, Call for information |
321-1000 |
| Pennsylvania Department of Health | 1000 Commerce Park Street | 327-3400 |
| Hearing Aids | Lions Club International Hearing Pgm. Art Girio | 326-1793 |
8. When persons need PRESCRIPTIONS ....
| American Rescue Workers | 643 Elmira St, 9-4 M-F (Limited) | 323-8401 |
| Salvation Army | 457 Market Street, (Limited) Appointments necessary | 326-9187 |
| Shepherd of the Street | 669 Center St, Wmspt. 9-12, 1-3 Weekdays |
322-6538 |
| Williamsport Hospital Social Services Dept | $20/year on SHS Prescriptions if available | 321-2151 |
9. When persons face HIV/AIDS ....
| AIDS Resource | 500 W 3rd St, Wmspt. 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Weekdays (Support services for those infected and affected with HIV or AIDS) |
322-8448 |
10. When persons need TRANSPORTATION ....
| American Rescue Workers | 643 Elmira St, Wmspt. Emergencies only (By appointment) |
323-8401 |
| STEP Transportation | (Step Van) 1-800-322-2468 | 323-7575 |
| Shepherd of the Streets | 669 Center St., Wmspt, 9-12, 1-3 Weekdays | 322-6538 |
| Bi County Office of the Aging | 2138 Lincoln St Wmspt. Free bus pass for seniors 60-64 |
323-3096 |
| American Cancer Society | Roads to Recovery Program | 1-800-ACS-2345 |
11. When persons have serious DRUG & ALCOHOL PROBLEMS ....
| West Branch Drug and Alcohol Abuse Commission | Case Management Unit, 213 W. 4th St., Wmspt 7:30 - 4 M-F (call anytime) | 323-8543 |
| Psychological Services | (Outpatient therapy only) Bloomsburg 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Weekdays |
389-1249 |
| Alcoholics Anonymous - District 48 | PO Box 303, Williamsport 17701 | 327-2860 |
| AlAnon and AlaTeen | 1-800-344-2666 | |
| Narcotics Anonymous | PO Box 1161, Williamsport 17701 | 327-2678 |
| Alcohol and Drug 24 Hour Referral Line | 1-800-821-4357 |
12. When persons need RENT .... (all services extremely limited)
| American Rescue Workers | Fridays 9-4 (families a priority) By Appointment |
323-8401 |
| STEP Outreach | 2138 Lincoln Street, 9-5 weekdays (Must have eviction notice) |
327-5485 |
| Dept. Of Welfare | Emergency Housing Funds 8-5 Weekdays 400 Little League Boulevard, Wmspt. |
327-3300 |
| ARW Love Center | 115 Howard St, JS, 9-3 weekdays (families a priority) By appointment |
398-1551 |
13. When persons need JOBS or EMPLOYMENT SKILLS AND SERVICES ....
| Career Link Lycoming | 145 W 3rd St. Wmspt. M, T Th, F. 8:30-4:30, W 8:30 - 7 |
601-5465 |
| Counseling/Career Disability Svs Penn College | 1 College Ave.,Wmspt. 8-4:30 Weekday | 327-4765 |
| Office of Vocational Rehabilitation | (for eligible persons with disabilities) 208 West Third St. - Suite 102 8 am. - 4:30 p.m. Weekdays |
327-3600 |
| Experience Works | 903 Diamond St. Monday - Friday 8:00 - 4:30 | 321-5811 |
14. When persons have a specific NEED ....
| Linkage Lycoming | 2138 Lincoln St. ( Information & Referral/Clearinghouse/Telephone Reassurance | 323-8555 or Cathy Stopper - 601-9510 |
| Crisis Hotline | 24 hour National Crisis Service | 1-800-784-2433 |
| Special Kids Network & Parent to Parent Information and Referral | Help for Kids with disability/health conditions State office, Harrisburg | 1-800-986-4550 |
| Step Inc. | 2138 Lincoln St., PO Box 3568, Day Care/Head Start, Weatherization Training Programs | 326-0587 |
| Step Inc. | 2138 Lincoln St., Funded Child Care | 601-9703 |
| Center for Independent Living | 210 Market St. Suite A. Serves disable, M - F 8-4:30 | 327-9070 |
| North Penn Legal Svs | 329 Market St. Wmspt. 8:30 - 4:30 Weekdays Civil cases only Eligibility based on income and household sizes. | 323-8741 |
| Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Hotline/Shelter | 815 W. 4th St. Wmspt. For Victims of crimes-in crisis- With transient services for Woman adn Children | 323-8167 or 1-800-326-8483 |
| Expectations Women's Center (Formerly - Pregnancy Care Center) |
854 W. 3rd Street (Counseling Care & Supplies) M & F - 10am-5pm, T & Th - 10am - 2pm, 6-8pm | 321-8240 or 24 hr. hotline 1-800-395-HELP |
| West End Christian Community Center | Vouchers for diapers and formula 901 Diamond Street, Williamsport - call for appointment | 323-6297 |
| Campbell St. Family, Youth and Community Assoc. | 600 Cambell St., Wmsprt Recreational, financial, educational programs for children-youth-adults-seniors | 322-5515 |
| N.W.PA Optical Clinic | 909 Diamond Street, Wmspt Mon-Th 9-2 appointments preferred. New Prescription classes to low/moderate income persons. $36 starting price | 601-3399 |
| North Central Sight Services | 2121 Reach road, Williamsport, Weekdays 9-4 Serves those with vision loss | 323-9401 |
15. When persons are HOMELESS ....
| American Rescue Worker's Men's Shelter | 643 Elmira Street, Wmspt | 323-8401 |
| YWCA (single women only) | 815 W 4th St., Wmspt. | 322-4637 |
| Liberty House | (women and children) 815 W 4th St. Wmspt | 322-4637 |
16. When persons are MENTALLY or EMOTIONALLY DISTURBED & or SUICIDAL ....
| Lycoming/Clinton MH/MR and Children and Youth | (24 hr.) 200 East St Wmspt. | 326-7895 |
| Catholic Social Services | Lycoming 1201 Grampian Blvd, Suite 2G 9-5 Weekdays, evenings by appointment (Counseling/ Pregnancy & Adoption Svs) | 322-4220 |
| Diakon Family Life Services | (formerly Tressler) 435 W 4th St (by appointment) Monday - Thursday 8-8, Friday - 8-4. Family, Individual, Marital & Suicide Counseling |
322-7873 |
| ARW PLove Center II | 115 Howard St. Jersey Shore (Counseling) | 398-1551 |
17. When persons need PASTORAL CARE ....
| Shepherd of the Streets Ministry |
669 Center Street, Wmspt. Weekdays, 9 a.m. - Noon and 1-3p.m. (Both counseling and referral) |
322-3538 |
| Sojourner Truth Ministries | 501 High Street, Wmspt. 9-3 Weekdays | 323-1797 |
18. When VETERANS need assistaince ....
| The Vet Center | (Counseling, therapy & referrals) 805 Penn Street Weekdays 8-4:30 (Employment Services see 13-A) |
327-5281 |
| V A Medical Clinic | Wenner Bld, 1705 Warren Ave Suite 304, Weekdays. 8-4:30 |
322-4791 |
| Lycoming Cty Veterans Affairs | 48 W 3rd St, Suite 104, Don Cohick |
327-2365 |
| American Legion Post #1 | 10 E 3rd St. | 323-9409 |
19. When persons have OTHER NEEDS ....
| Lycoming County Health Improvement Coalation | A comprehensive online listing of human resource providers in Lycoming County: www.lchic.org | 323-0390 |