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Cambria County
Services Directory

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Sections-

Budgeting and Debt
Children, Families, and Parenting
Counseling/Mental Health
Crisis
Disability
Disaster/Emergency Services
Domestic Violence
Education/Employment
Food and Nutrition
Health Care
Housing
Prescription Drug Assistance
Senior Services
Substance Abuse Contact Numbers
Thrift Stores
Transportation
Veterans' Services
Voting

Budgeting and Debt:

Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Western Pennsylvania
One Northgate Square
Greensburg, PA 15601
1-888-511-CCCS
and
917A Logan Blvd.
Altoona, PA 16602
1-888-511-CCCS
www.cccspa.org
- Financial education and counseling services include Credit Counseling, Debt Management, Bankruptcy, and Housing Purchase or Foreclosure
Dollar Energy Program
Community Action Partnership of Cambria Co.
512 Main Street
Johnstown, PA 15901
814-536-9031
www.capcc.us
- Program to assist Dominion Peoples and Penelec customers whose gas and electric service has been shut off
- Customers must have applied to LIHEAP through the Department of Public Welfare before applying for Dollar Energy
- Applications taken and submitted to Dollar Energy Program for decision on amount of assistance given
- Satellite Office in Ebensburg
Dorothy Day Center at St. Francis University
104 Evergreen Drive
Loretto, PA 15940
814-472-3347
www.francis.edu/DDCHome.htm
- Emergency Financial Assistance provides monetary aid for those who qualify needing help with rent, utilities, fuel, medical, or emergency bills
- Financial Empowerment workshops
- Volunteer Income Tax Assistance to help with tax preparation
First Energy (Penelec & Penn Power)
311 Industrial Park Road
Johnstown, PA 15904
1-800-207-9276
www.firstenergycorp.com
- Electric utility programs to provide affordable monthly electric bills, reduce consumption of energy, , forgive account arrearages, and help customers with recent financial hardships that need temporary help paying the electric bills
- CAP (Customer Assistance Program) provides reduced bills based on percentage of income and debt forgiveness plan for past-due balances
Family Savings Account Program
Community Action Partnership of Cambria Co.
512 Main Street
Johnstown, PA 15901
814-536-9031
www.capcc.us
- Helps people with low or moderate incomes establish and maintain a savings account for the purchase of a home, home repair, continuing education, starting or expanding a small businesses, or purchasing a new or used car
- Applicants cannot have income exceeding 200% Federal Income Guidelines
- Account Holders can save as little as $10 per week for 12 or 24 months
- Matching funds are provided at 1:1, up to $1000 per year, for 1 or 2 years

Children, Families, and Parenting:

Beginnings, Inc.
111 Market Street
Johnstown, PA 15901
and
138 Lovell Avenue
Ebensburg, PA 15931
814-539-1919 or 1-888-458-8896
www.beginningsinc.org
- Early Intervention provides services and supports to help families with children, ages birth to 3 years, with developmental delays in 1 or more areas, physical disabilities, or hearing or vision losses
- Parents as Teachers (PAT) promotes healthy development of young children, ages birth to 3 years, through home visits with a certified Parent Educator
- Parent-Child Home Program (PCHP) promotes early literacy skills to prepare children, ages 2 to 3, for future school success; Children received free educational book, toys and games
- Parent and Child Together (PACT) playgroups in Johnstown and Ebensburg for all families of 2-year-olds enrolled in other Beginnings programs
Boy Scouts of America - Penn's Woods Council
Keystone District #508
201 West High Street, Suite 1
Ebensburg, PA 15931
814-471-1090
www.pwcbsa.org
- Fun and adventurous activities to develop citizenship, leadership, service, and character
Child Care Services of Cambria County
300 Prave Street, Suite 101
Ebensburg, PA 15931
814-472-6341 or 1-800-492-9292
- Child care resource and referral agency providing free information concerning child care and funding
- Administers Pennsylvania Subsidized Child Care Program that helps working parents with their child care costs
Cambria County Domestic Relations
499 Manor Road (Loretto Road)
PO Box 398
Ebensburg, PA 15931
814-472-5433
www.co.cambria.pa.us or www.childsupport.state.pa.us
- Assists with filing for and establishing orders for Child Support, Spousal Support
- Conduct paternity testing
- Enforce collections on support obligations
- Satellite Location in Johnstown
Dorothy Day Center at St. Francis University
104 Evergreen Drive
Loretto, PA 15940
814-472-3347
www.francis.edu/DDCHome.htm
- Plus-1 is a Big Brother/Big Sister Program that pairs a volunteer with a child for 1:1 activities
- S.M.I.L.E. is a social activity program to enhance children's mental, physical, and social abilities through sports, games, and environmental projects
Girl Scouts of Western Pennsylvania
612 Locust Street
Johnstown, PA 15901
814-536-5371 or 1-800-248-3355
www.gswpa.org
- Fun activities and service projects to develop confidence, determination, character, and patriotism in girls
Greater Johnstown Community YMCA
100 Haynes Street
Johnstown, PA 15901
814-535-8381
www.ymca.net
- Health and Fitness, Aquatics, Camping, and Sports Programs for people of all ages designed to build healthy bodies, minds, and spirits
Head Start
Community Action Partnership of Cambria Co.
512 Main Street
Johnstown, PA 15901
814-536-9031
and
3133-65 New Germany Rd
Ebensburg, PA 15931
814-472-7321
www.capcc.us
- Must be a Cambria County resident and meet income eligibility guidelines
- Classroom or home-based programs to address to educational, nutritional, health and social development of preschool children (ages 3-5) and their families
- Six Locations include-
- Cambria City Head Start
- Colver Head Start
- Coupon Head Start
- Lincoln Head Start
- McKinley Head Start
- Salix Head Start
Human Services Information and Referral
1-877-268-9463
- Toll-free service to help Cambria County residents find human service providers to meet individual and family needs
Mom's House, Inc. of Johnstown
1325 Franklin Street
Johnstown, PA 15905
724-535-4848
www.momshouse.org
- Safe, secure, and licensed child care for children up to 4 years old so single-mothers can get an education
- Support services include tutoring, parenting classes, counseling, career options, life skills, and scholarships
The Family Center
538 Park Avenue
Johnstown, PA 15902
814-536-1555
- Links individual and families to community resources and provides programs for people to share and support each other
- Programs include: Grandparents as Parents; GED Classes; P.U.M.P.T. (Parents United for Making Progress Together); Free Computer Training; Fatherhood Initiative; Motherhood Initiative; Parenting Training
- Additional Location
YWCA of Greater Johnstown
526 Somerset Avenue
Johnstown, PA 15901
814-536-3519
www.ywcajohnstown.com
- Health and Fitness Programs, Swimming Classes, and Social Programs for women of all ages
- Daycare Programs for children ages 6 weeks through age 10 in Jennerstown, Windber, and Johnstown

Counseling/Mental Health:

Allegheny Lutheran Social Ministries
675 Goucher Street
Johnstown, PA 15905
1-800-400-2285
www.alsm.org
- Counseling services for children, adults, couples, and families to address personal challenges and possibly alleviate problems before a crisis occurs
Cambria County Mental Health/Mental Retardation Program
Central Park Complex
110 Franklin Street, Suite 300
Johnstown, PA 15901
814-535-8531 or 1-800-273-7310
www.co.cambria.pa.us
- Mental Health Program (814-535-8531) provides a comprehensive array of quality behavioral health services including: Individual, Group and Family Counseling; Psychiatric Services; Emergency Services; Partial Hospitalization; and Case Management
- Mental Retardation Program (814-534-2600) coordinates community resources and program necessary to implement treatment plans and encourage maximum consumer participation through Early Intervention, Respite Care, Adult Training Facility and Sheltered Workshop, Group Living, and Independent Living
- Satellite Office in Ebensburg
  Human Services Building
  401 Candlelight Drive, Suite 150
  Ebensburg, PA 15931
  1-877-268-9463 or 814-472-4400
Catholic Charities USA
741 Railroad Street
Johnstown, PA 15901
814-535-6538
www.ajdiocese.org
- Individual, Marital, Family, and Group Counseling services
- Emergency Financial Assistance for individuals and families unable to meet their immediate basic needs
- Real Alternatives Program for women in crisis pregnancies
- Marriage preparation and enrichment courses
Family Counseling and Training
422 Main Street, Suite 201
Johnstown, PA 15901
814-536-3801 or 1-800-870-7816
- Family and marital counseling, training, and consultation
- Fatherhood Program
Family Social Services of Greater Johnstown
239 Main Street, Suite 140
Johnstown, PA 15901
814-539-2711
- Individual, Couples, and Family Counseling for all ages
Independent Family Services, Inc.
636 Scalp Avenue, Suite 219
Johnstown, PA 15904
814-262-0007
www.indfamservices.com
- Counseling services for children, adults, couples, and families
- Batterers Intervention Group (B.I.G.) Domestic Violence Program provides training and education to prevent men from having continued involvement in domestic violence situations; Assessment and group participation fees apply
New Day Inc.
109 South Street
Johnstown, PA 15901
814-535-8202
and
1605 Graham Avenue
Windber, PA 15963
814-467-4499
www.new-day.org
- Christian-based counseling for individuals, families, or couples
- Parenting, marriage enrichment, and after school programs available
Northern Cambria Drop-In Center
Skills of Central Pennsylvania, Inc.
437 South Center Street
Ebensburg, PA 15931
814-472-1036
www.skillsofcentralpa.org
- Informal community center that provides recreational, educational, and social networking for people with mental health concerns
- Tuesday-Friday 8 am to 4 pm
Real Alternatives
1-888-LIFEAID or 1-888-543-3243
www.realalternatives.org
- Committed to assisting women in crisis pregnancies by providing free and compassionate, practical and life-affirming alternatives to abortion
- Services include: confidential counseling; free pregnancy test kits; clothing, food and furniture pantries; temporary shelter; pregnancy, childbirth and parenting classes; medical referrals; adoption information; education and career guidance
Westmont Family Counseling Ministries
639 Luzerne Street
Johnstown, PA 15905
814-536-0798
www.westmontpc.org/index.php?page=outreach
- Christian-based counseling services for families, couples, and individuals whose lives are disrupted by developmental, transitional, or relationship issues, life stressors, or specific problems such as depression, addiction, abuse, self-esteem, grief, anger, guilt, etc.
- Sliding scale fees for those with ability to pay; Some insurance may be accepted

Crisis:

Crisis Intervention
814-535-8531 or 1-800-273-7310
CONTACT/Talk It Out Helpline
814-534-3045 or 1-800-307-1177
KidsLine Phone Pals (After School Hours)
1-800-578-5100
Farm Resource Center Crisis Line
1-800-851-4719
Parenting WARMLINE
1-800-641-4546
Monday through Friday 9 am to 9 pm
Saturday and Sunday 1 to 5 pm
Suicide Prevention
1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Runaway Hotline
1-800-621-4000
Victim's Services, Inc.
1-800-755-1983 (Sexual Assault)
Women's Help Center, Inc.
1-800-999-7406 (Domestic Violence)

Disability:

The Arc of Cambria County
The Association for Retarded Citizens
960 Bedford Street
Johnstown, PA 15902
724-535-1511
- Provides services for people of all ages with mental retardation and developmental disabilities
- Socialization and Recreational Programs; Parent Education; Information and Referral; Family Support Services; Family Driven Support Services (Respite Care); Adult Training Program
Bureau of Blind and Visual Services
Altoona District Office
1130 12th Avenue, Suite 300
Altoona, PA 16601
814-946-7330 or 1-866-695-7673
www.dli.state.pa.us
- Offers vocational rehabilitation, rehabilitation teaching, social services, mobility training, and training in daily routines, advocacy, support/counseling to individuals who are visually handicapped or blind
Cambria County Association for the Blind and Handicapped
211 Central Avenue
Johnstown, PA 15902
814-536-3531
www.ccabh.com
- Promotes employment and life skills training, independence, and community involvement for people who are blind or handicapped
- Rehabilitation, vocational, social rehabilitative, and visual support services
- Satellite Office
Center for Independent Living of Southcentral Pennsylvania (CILSCPA)
Station Medical Center
1513 9th Avenue, Suite 30
Altoona, PA 16602
814-949-1905 or 1-800-237-9009
www.cilscpa.org
- Non-profit agency designed to empower people with disabilities to lead independent lives on their communities
- Services include: Peer Counseling; Advocacy; Independent Living Skills Training; Information and Referral; Transitioning; and Service Coordination
Easter Seal Society of Western Pennsylvania
232 Walnut Street
Johnstown, PA 15901
814-535-5508
www.westernpa.easterseals.com
- Provides services to children and adults with disabilities and other special needs through Medical Rehabilitation, Workforce Development with Job Training and Employment, Early Intervention and Education, Adult Senior Services, Recreation Activities, and Support Services
Hiram G. Andrews Center
727 Goucher Street
Johnstown, PA 15905
814-255-8200 or 1-800-762-4211
- Individualized post-secondary education that promotes career opportunities and independent life skills for people with disabilities
Office for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
727 Goucher Street, Room A-120
Johnstown, PA 15905
1-866-283-9956 (Phone & Videophone)
814-255-0230 TTY
- Offers advocacy and information and referral services for people who are deaf, hard-of-hearing, or deaf-blind, and their families and caregivers
Office of Vocational Rehabilitation
727 Goucher Street - Section 10
Johnstown, PA 15905
814-255-6771 ro 1-800-762-4223
www.dli.state.pa.us/ovr
- Assists people with disabilities to prepare for, secure, and maintain employment and independence
- Must meet eligibility guidelines to receive services
Skills of Central PA
437 South Center Street, Suite 1
Ebensburg, PA 15931
814-472-1031
www.skillsofcentralpa.org
- Create opportunities and provide support for people with disabilities who need specialized services to lead self-determined lives
- Employment Services focus on matching an individual's skills with community workforce needs
- Individual and Family Services include a wide variety of programs for residential and housing needs, behavior and community support needs, mental health issues, and vocational training needs
- Community Services include computer recycling, cleaning, furniture reupholstering, and volunteering in local social service organizations
Social Security Administration
334 Washington Street, Suite 225
Johnstown, PA 15901
814-533-4464 or 1-866-331-7128
1-800-772-1213 (National)
www.ssa.gov
- Administer Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for disabled, aged, blind, and survivors of deceased workers

Disaster/Emergency Services:

American Red Cross - Keystone Chapter
647 Main Street, Suite 310
Johnstown, PA 15901
814-255-1550
www.keystone-redcross.org
- Disaster Services: prompt relief to victims of disasters (fire, flood, tornadoes, hurricanes, snow storms, heat waves...) by providing food, clothing, shelter, emergency medical supplies, and referrals
- Armed Forces Emergency Services: emergency communications between local families and loved ones serving with the Armed Forces anywhere in the world
- International Tracing Services: help families reconnect with loved ones abroad who have not been in contact due to military service
- Health Services: variety of health, safety, and emergency response courses including First Aid/CPR, Babysitter Training, HIV/AIDS Education, Sports Safety Training, Lifeguard Training, and Water Safety
Salvation Army
576 Vine Street
Johnstown, PA 15901
814-539-3110
www.salvationarmy.com
- Provides food, clothing, shelter, and other services depending on need
- Evening Meal Center open Monday through Friday from 4 to 5 pm.
- Emergency Shelter Program for adults and families

Domestic Violence:

Victim's Services, Inc.
638 Ferndale Avenue
Johnstown, PA 15905
814-288-4961
1-800-755-1983 - 24 Hour Crisis Hotline
- Free confidential services for victims of sexual assault and violent crimes
- Direct Services include: 24 Hour Hotline; Crisis Intervention; Counseling; Support Groups; Accompaniment to medical, police, and justice proceedings; Court Preparation and Accompaniment; Assistance with Crime Victim Compensation claims; Victim Notification; and Information and Referral
- Prevention Education available for all age groups
Women's Help Center, Inc.
809 Napoleon Street
Johnstown, PA 15901
814-536-5361 or 1-800-999-7406
www.womenshelpcenter.org
- Free confidential services for victims of domestic violence
- Services include: 24 Hour Hotline; Information and Referral; Emergency Shelter; Counseling; Support Groups; Legal Advocacy; Community Education and Outreach; and Prevention Education

Education/Employment:

Admiral Peary Area Vocational-Technical School - Adult/Post Secondary Program
948 Ben Franklin Highway
Ebensburg, PA 15931
814-472-6490
- Adult Education and Job Training services include vocational assessment, part-time and full-time skill training programs, and placement assistance
- Federal Financial Aid available to eligible students
Cambria-Rowe Business College
221 Central Avenue
Johnstown, PA 15902
814-536-5168 or 1-800-NEW-CAREER (639-2273)
www.crbc.net
- Associate in Specialized Business Degree and Diploma Programs for Accounting, Management, Business Administration, Computer Support Specialist, Administrative Assistant, Legal Assistant, Medical Secretary, and Medical Office Administration
- Career Services Department for job search and placement assistance
- Financial Aid available for qualifying students
- Indiana Campus
PA CareerLink - Cambria County
445 Schoolhouse Road
Johnstown, PA 15904
814-533-2493
www.cwds.state.pa.us
- Self-service system where interested individuals can have access to employment, education, and training resources
- Services for Job Seekers include: Job Listings and Referral Services; Career and Occupational Information; Resume Service; Interviewing Skills and Job Search Workshops; Adult Education and Literacy; and Veterans Services
Community Action Partnership of Cambria Co.
512 Main Street
Johnstown, PA 15901
814-536-9031
and
3133-65 New Germany Rd
Ebensburg, PA 15931
814-472-7321
www.capcc.us
- Supported Work Program (SWP) provides job development and life skills, supervised work experiences, and case management services for clients referred through the County Assistance Office (DPW)
- Tuition Assistance for full-time students attending Cambria Rowe Business College in Johnstown; Eligibility conditions apply
- Employment Assistance for eligible post-secondary adult students who need help with tuition, books, application fees, uniforms, etc. during a short-term job training program
- Summer Work, Education and Training (SWET) 8-week summer program for a limited number of eligible 14 and 15-year-olds; Minimum wage pay for 20 hours per week; Weekly Career Exploration sessions; College, technical school, and employer visits
Goodwill Industries of the Conemaugh Valley
540-542 Central Avenue
Johnstown, PA 15902
814-536-3536
www.goodwilljohnstown.org
- Adult and Dislocated Worker Services enable people to participate in identification, preparation, procurement and retention of employment; Located in PA CareerLink, Cambria County 814-533-2493
- Adults with Disabilities Services includes programs and supports for individuals with documented disabilities and mental illnesses
- Learn to Work 2 (LtW2) Program for students who are struggling academically or behaviorally and who are not succeeding in the school system
- Youth Employment and Training Services for high school youth ages 16-21 or out-of-school youth ages 16-21 who have graduated or earned a GED, or dropped out of school; Provides career exploration, assessment and planning, paid work experience, and referrals
Greater Johnstown Career and Technology Center
445 Schoolhouse Road
Johnstown, PA 15904
814-266-1300 or 1-888-434-4436
gjctc.org
- Career and Technical Programs to meet the needs of adults, high school students, and industries in the Greater Johnstown area
- Adult education programs include "Career in a Year," short-term classes, adult literacy, GED preparation, and English-as-Second Language classes
- High school students receive education in construction/manufacturing, transportation, health-biotechnology, and human services fields
- Financial Aid for eligible students
Pennsylvania Highlands Community College
445 Schoolhouse Road, Suite 100
Johnstown, PA 15904
814-262-6400 or 1-888-385-7325
www.pennhighlands.edu
- Provides quality, affordable, and comprehensive educational opportunities for all students in a supportive, community-oriented environment
- Offers Associate Degree, Diploma, and Certificate Programs in Business, Liberal Arts, Human Services and Education, Science, and Technology
- Community Education courses to learn, have fun, and meet new people
- Workforce Education courses to develop and enhance new and current work skills
- Ebensburg Education Center
New Choices/New Options
Mount Aloysius College
7373 Admiral Peary Highway
Cresson, PA 16630
814-866-6351 or 1-800-246-8884
www.mtaloy.edu
- Career development services for single parents, displaced homemakers (low income, unemployed, or underemployed), single pregnant women, and individuals interested in nontraditional jobs and occupational training programs to enable them to support themselves and families
- Vocational assessment, career counseling, referral services, skills identification, job readiness instruction, placement assistance, child care, transportation, and tuition assistance available
The Learning Lamp
108 College Park Plaza
Johnstown, PA 15904
814-262-0732 or 1-800-785-LAMP (5267)
www.thelearninglamp.org
- Programs to help children of all ages, regardless of ability or income, to succeed in school
- Academic preparation and support programs include: Tutoring and SAT Prep, Preschool, Child Care, After School Programs, Summer Camps, Online Courses, Workshop, and Home Schooling Support
Unemployment Compensation Benefits
- Program that provides income if you lose our job through no fault of your own
- Statewide UC Service Center
- PA Teleclaims

Food and Nutrition:

Emergency Food Pantry
Dorothy Day Center at St. Francis
104 Evergreen Drive
Loretto, PA 15940
814-472-3347
www.francis.edu/DDCHome.htm
- Provides food for those who can show emergency need
Food Stamps
Cambria County Assistance Office
625 Main Street
Johnstown, PA 15901
814-533-2491 or 1-877-315-0389
www.compass.state.pa.us
- Eligibility based on income and family size
Expanded Food & Nutrition Education Program
Penn State Cooperative Extension
499 Manor Drive
Ebensburg, PA 15931
814-472-7986
cambria.extension.psu.edu
- Helps limited income families with young children improve food buying skills, budget for food needs, learn how to plan and prepare nutritious meals
- Educational Programs to promote youth development, agriculture, family living, and community development
PA Hunger Action Center
208 North 3rd Street, Suite 200
Harrisburg, PA 17101
www.pahunger.org
- Food Information Line links people in need to food through local pantries or soup kitchens in all 67 PA counties by calling
  1-800-FOOD-997 (366-3997)
- Food Stamp/SNAP Outreach Line helps callers learn if they might be eligible for the Food Stamp/SNAP Program and can assist them in applying online via COMPASS by calling 1-800-634-2003
St. Vincent De Paul Food Pantries
Food Bank Distribution Center
945 Franklin Street
Johnstown, PA 15905
814-535-3315
www.svdpcares.org
- Contact information and details about the Food Pantries in Cambria County
St. Vincent DePaul Family Kitchen
231 Bedford Street
Johnstown, PA 15901
www.svdpcares.org
- Serves a noon meal to anyone in need without charge
Women, Infants, & Children (WIC)
Community Action Partnership of Cambria Co
512 Main Street
Johnstown, PA 15901
814-536-9031
and
3133-65 New Germany Rd
Ebensburg, PA 15931
814-472-7321
www.capcc.us or www.pawic.com
- Provides healthy supplemental foods and a range of nutrition services for pregnant women, postpartum and breastfeeding women, infants and children under age 5
- To be eligible, individuals must exhibit a medical or nutritional risk verified by a health care professional, and have an income level equal to or less than 185% of poverty or be enrolled in Medicaid
- Largest Satellite Locations in Cambria County include Northern Cambria, Gallitzin, Portage, Nanty Glo, and Johnstown
- Contact Community Action for 10 other satellite locations

Health Care:

adultBasic Health Care Insurance
1-800-GO-BASIC (1-800-462-2742)
www.compass.state.pa.us to apply online
- Income eligibility guidelines apply
- Coverage for adults (age 19-65) who have no private insurance, Medicaid or Medicare
- Benefits include hospitalization, physician services, emergency services, diagnostic tests, maternity care, and rehabilitation and skilled care
- PA residency of at least 90 days required
- US citizenship or permanent legal alien status required
APPRISE - Medicare Counseling
Cambria County Area Agency on Aging
Central Park Complex
110 Franklin Street, Suite 400 Johnstown, PA 15901 814-992-4464
www.aging.state.pa.us
- Free and impartial information and assistance with Medicare benefits, Medicare Advantage Plans,
- Statewide Helpline: 1-800 783-7607 (Weekdays 9AM - 4PM)
Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
1-800-986-KIDS (1-800-986-5437)
www.chipcoverspakids.com or www.compass.state.pa.us to apply online
- Income eligibility guidelines apply for free, low-cost, or at-cost benefits
- Comprehensive coverage for all children and teens under age 19 who have no private insurance or are not eligible for Medicaid
- PA residency, US citizenship or qualified alien status required
Donated Dental Services - Western PA
ACHD
907 West Street, 2nd Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
412-243-4866 or 1-888-683-9158
www.padental.org
- Must be a Senior Citizen or a disabled or chronically ill child or adult with no dental insurance and no significant savings
- Children with emotional issues, developmental delays, or learning issues may also be eligible
- Services are free if patient meets income eligibility guidelines
- Need for major dental treatment required
Cambria County State Health Center
184 Donald Lane, Suite 1
Johnstown, PA 15904
814-248-3120
www.health.state.pa.us
- Mission to promote healthy lifestyles, prevent injury and disease, and assure the safe delivery of quality health care
- Free or low cost care for people who do not have health insurance and need to see a doctor
- Contact the PA Health Department for information about other health resources at 1-877-PA-HEALTH (1-877-724-3258)
Pennsylvania Health Law Project
650 Smithfield Street, Suite 2130
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
1-800-274-3258 - Helpline
www.phlp.org
- Free information, advice, and direct representation for persons having trouble accessing healthcare coverage and services through Medicaid, adultBasic, CHIP, etc.
Medical Assistance/Medicaid
Cambria County Assistance Office (DPW)
625 Main Street
Johnstown, PA 15901
814-533-2491 or 1-877-315-0389
www.compass.state.pa.us
- Eligibility based on Income and Family Size
Medical Assistance Transportation Program
Community Action Partnership of Cambria Co
512 Main Street
Johnstown, PA 15901
814-536-9031 or 1-888-647-4814
matp.pa.gov or www.capcc.us
- Reimburses mileage costs and provides bus/taxi service for medical appointments and services for current Medicaid recipients

Housing:

Cambria County Human Services Department
110 Franklin Street, Suite 400
Johnstown, PA 15901
814-534-2658 or 1-800-268-9463
- Homeless Assistance Program (HAP) for people who are at risk of becoming homeless or who are homeless
- Must be able to demonstrate that services provided would enable them to meet their immediate and near future need for housing
Community Action Partnership of Cambria Co.
512 Main Street
Johnstown, PA 15901
814-536-9031
and
3133-65 New Germany Road
Ebensburg, PA 15931
814-472-7321
www.capcc.us
- DPW Rental Assistance Program for low income families facing eviction or who have no place to live may be eligible for funds to get housing or prevent the loss of current housing
- Weatherization Assistance Program to help low income families to permanently reduce energy bills by making their homes more energy efficient
Habitat for Humanity of Cambria County
1086 Franklin Street
Johnstown, PA 15905
814-539-2884
www.habitat.org
- Uses volunteer and community labor in partnership with selected families to build decent, affordable housing
Homeowners' Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program (HEMAP)
CCCS of Western PA
917A Logan Boulevard
Altoona, PA 16602
1-888-511-CCCS (2227)
www.cccspa.org
- Loan program designed to protect Pennsylvanians who, through no fault of their own, are financially unable to make their mortgage payments and are in danger of losing their homes to foreclosure
- Up to 24 months of mortgage assistance available to qualified participants
Homeowners' Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program (HEMAP)
Tableland Services, Inc.
535 East Main Street
Somerset, PA 15501
814-445-9628 or 1-800-452-0148
- Loan program designed to protect Pennsylvanians who, through no fault of their own, are financially unable to make their mortgage payments and are in danger of losing their homes to foreclosure
- Up to 24 months of mortgage assistance available to qualified participants
Johnstown Housing Authority
501 Chestnut Street
Johnstown, PA 15907
814-535-7771
- Public Subsidized Housing and Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Programs
- Lease Purchase Home Ownership Program
USDA Rural Development
226 Donohoe Road, Suite201
Greensburg, PA 156001
724-853-5555, ext. 4
www.rurdev.usda.gov/pa
- Single Family Home Ownership Loan Guarantees to purchase new or existing homes in rural areas
- Single Family Home Ownership Loans for low-income families to buy, build, improve, repair or rehabilitate rural homes
- Single Family Home Repair Loans and Grants to winterize, purchase or repair a heating system, structural repair, water/sewage connect fees, and similar uses

Prescription Drug Assistance:

NeedyMeds, Inc.
www.needymeds.com
- Internet access to Patient Assistance Programs that help people who can't afford to buy their medications
- Income guidelines vary by company
- NeedyMeds Drug Discount Card
Partnership for Prescription Assistance
1-888-4PPA-NOW (1-888-477-2669)
www.pparx.org
- Access to more than 475 public and private Patient Assistance Programs for people having difficulty affording health care and prescription medicines
- Income guidelines vary by participating company
RxAssist
www.rxassist.org
- Website with information, news, and a database designed to help people get affordable or free medications through Pharmaceutical Assistance Programs
RxSavings Plus
814-472-1606 - Cambria Co. Commissioner's Office
www.caremark.com Discount Drug Card
- Prescription discount program for individuals who do not have insurance or take medications that are not covered under their insurance
- No enrollment fees
- Average savings of 20% on retail and up to 50% on mail service prescriptions
- More than 59,000 participating pharmacies nationwide
- Household coverage, even for pets

Senior Services:

APPRISE - Medicare Counseling
Cambria County Area Agency on Aging
Central Park Complex
110 Franklin Street, Suite 400 Johnstown, PA 15901 814-992-4464
www.aging.state.pa.us
- Free and impartial information and assistance with Medicare benefits, Medicare Advantage Plans,
- Statewide Helpline: 1-800 783-7607 (Weekdays 9AM - 4PM)
Cambria County Area Agency on Aging
110 Franklin Street, Suite 400
Johnstown, PA 15901
814-539-5595 or 1-800-992-4464
www.co.cambria.pa.us
- Provide social services and referrals to assist and enable older persons to live their lives as independently as their circumstances will allow and in the best manner possible
- Services include: Information and Referral; Assessments for home and community based personal assistance services; Protective Services; Guardianship; Ombudsman; Care Management; Waiver Program; Family Caregiver Support; Senior Community Centers; Transportation Services; Home Security Program; Senior Employment Program; Home Delivered Meals
- Foster Grandparent Program offers opportunities to serve as mentors, tutors, and caregivers for children and youth in schools, Head Start, day care centers, emergency shelters, and hospitals
Senior Activity Centers of Cambria County
Cambria County Area Agency on Aging
110 Franklin Street, Suite 400
Johnstown, PA 15901
814-539-5595 or 1-800-992-4464
www.co.cambria.pa.us
- Social, recreational, education, and health programs, services and activities
- Daily Center Based and Home-Delivered Meals
- Locations include: Johnstown, Cresson, East Hills, Ebensburg, Forest Hills, Jackson Twp., Nanty Glo, Northern Cambria, Patton, and Portage
Senior Community Service Employment Program
239 Main Street
Johnstown, PA 15901
814-536-0691
- Provides community service and employment opportunities to individuals age 55 and older who meet financial guidelines

Substance Abuse:

Adult Children of Alcoholics/ALANON
814-322-4083
www.adultchildren.org
Alcoholics Anonymous
814-533-5097 Johnstown Area Answering Service
814-535-6863 Laurel Highlands Intergroup
www.alcoholics-anonymous.org
Cambria County Drug & Alcohol Program
110 Franklin Street, Suite 200
Johnstown, PA 15901
814-536-5388 (Weekdays)
814-535-8531 (Weekends and Evenings)
- Financial determination completed to assess an individual's ability to pay for services; Many clients receive services at no charge
- Treatment Program based on Necessary Level of Care: Treatment includes detoxification, residential rehabilitation, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient therapy, and outpatient therapy
- Supportive Case Management and Resource Coordination Services to address a client's needs beyond the treatment component, such as medical care, transportation, housing, education, employment, and mental health care
- Student Assistance Programs for school-based assessments of students in need of drug and alcohol education and treatment
- Prevention and Education Services emphasize healthy decision making and strengthening community supportive services
Narcotics Anonymous
1-800-494-3414 - 24 hour helpline for the Laurel Mountain Highlands Area
www.lmhana.com

Thrift Stores:

Goodwill Retail Stores
www.goodwilljohnstown.org
- 1715 Lyter Drive
- 1326 Eisenhower Blvd.
- 300 Jamesway Road
- 4211 Crawford Avenue
St. Vincent DePaul Thrift Stores
www.svdpcares.org
- 566 Vine Street
- 204 N. Main Street
- 115 Ashcroft Avenue
- Ebensburg Mini Mall
- 1005 Caroline Street
- 1907 Bigler Avenue

Transportation:

Cambria County Transit Authority
Rural Division (CamTran+)
1226 N Center Street
Ebensburg, PA 15931
1-800-252-3889 or 814-471-6601
www.camtranbus.com
- Operates Fixed Route, Reserve-A-Ride, and Disability and Paratransit Services in Northern Cambria County
- Routes include Ebensburg-Johnstown; Patton-Ebensburg; Northern Cambria Loop; Ebensburg-Cresson-Portage; Mainline Shopper; Patton-Ebensburg Saturday Shopper; Ebensburg-Altoona; Sunday Logan Valley Mall; Sunday Galleria Mall
Cambria County Transit Authority
Urban Division (CamTran)
726 Central Avenue
Johnstown, PA 15902
814-535-5526
www.camtranbus.com
- Operates Fixed Route, Reserve-A-Ride, and Disability and Paratransit Services in the Johnstown Area
- Routes include: Conemaugh-Franklin; Coopersdale; Daisytown; Richland Town Centre; Dale-Solomon-Oakland; Galleria-Scalp Avenue; Hystone-Westwood; Arbutus-Belmont; Moxham-Horner Street; Oakhurst; Prospect; Scalp Avenue-Galleria; Downtown Shuttle; Southmont-Westmont-Laurelwood; Westmont-Brownstown; and Windber
Handicap Accessible Transportation for Medical Appointments and Social Activities
Community Action Partnership of Cambria Co.
512 Main Street
Johnstown, PA 15901
814-536-9031
www.capcc.us
- Medical Appointment Transportation for income eligible county residents who are physically challenged or unable to access transportation through the Medical Assistance Transportation Program (MATP)
- Social Activity Transportation up to 12 times per year for income eligible county residents who are physically challenged or unable to access standard transportation within a 15 mile radius of their home

Veterans' Services:

James E. Van Zandt Veterans' Administration Community-Based Outpatient Clinic
425 Scalp Avenue
Johnstown, PA 15904
814-266-8696
- Primary Care Medical Services similar to those normally associated with a physician's office
- Access to services available at the VA Medical Center located in Altoona, PA via referrals from the primary care team in Johnstown
- Services include: Diabetic education; Nutrition Counseling; Laboratory Services; Medication Counseling; Mental Health Referral; Primary Care; Refraction Clinic; Smoking Cessation Classes; Social Work ; and Veteran's Benefit Counselor Advising
Veterans Leadership Program of Western PA
Hiram G. Andrews Center
727 Goucher Street
Johnstown, PA 15905
814-255-7209
www.vlpwpa.org
- Case Management Services address housing, employment, medical, family, and financial concerns for veterans in Southwestern PA
- Housing Programs to address the individual needs of homeless and/or disabled veterans
- Vocational Counseling, Resume Preparation, Workshops, Job Fairs, Assisted Job Placement/Networking, Information and Referral, and Job Placement Follow-Up services assist veterans in obtaining gainful employment
- Proof of your or your immediate family member's veteran status required to be eligible for services
Cambria County Veterans' Services
Cambria County Courthouse
200 S Center Street
Ebensburg, PA 15931
814-472-1590
- Advice, assist and counsel veterans and their families in the process necessary to obtain veterans' benefits
- Assist with completion of forms to apply for benefits
- Administer claims for service-connected disabilities, pensions for veterans unable to work, medical care, home loan guaranties, burial benefits, and death dependency and indemnity compensation, and death pension
- Distribute death benefits claims for the county
- Additional Location at CPC Building in Johnstown: 814-534-2713

Voting:

Cambria County Election Office
Cambria County Courthouse
200 S Center Street
Ebensburg, PA 15931
814-472-1464
- Responsible for conducting elections and taking care of voter registration needs in Cambria County

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