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Westmoreland County
Services Directory

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• 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
• Unemployment
• Veterans' Services
• Voting

• Consumer Credit Counseling of Western Pennsylvania
  One Northgate Square
  Greensburg, PA 156010
  1-888-511-CCCS
  
  • Free money management, budget, debt and credit counseling
• Energy Assistance
  Westmoreland Human Opportunities, Inc.
  226 S Maple Avenue
  Greensburg, PA 15601
  724-834-1260 or 1-800-816-0022
  www.who-inc.org
  • Completes application and connects applicants with the appropriate energy assistance program
  • Programs provide emergency assistance to individuals and families having difficulty paying their energy bills
  • Eligibility varies based upon program availability
• Family Savings Account Program
  Westmoreland Human Opportunities, Inc.
  226 S Maple Avenue
  Greensburg, PA 15601
  724-834-1260 or 1-800-816-0022
  www.who-inc.org
  • Designed to help people with low or moderate incomes establish and maintain a savings account
• Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
  Westmoreland County Assistance Office
  587 Sells Lane
  Greensburg, PA 15601
  1-800-905-5413 or 724-832-5200
  www.dpw.state.pa.us
  • Cash and Crisis Grants to help income eligible families pay for heating during the winter months
  • Program opens November 2006

• Big Brothers/Big Sisters of the Laurel Region
  1011 Old Salem Road, Suite 211
  Greensburg, PA 15601
  724-837-6198
  www.bbbslr.org
  • Children are matched in one-to-one relationships with adult volunteers who offer friendship, guidance, and exposure to new opportunities and activities and also serve as a positive role models.
  • High school student volunteers improve the academic performance of elementary students in one-to-one mentoring relationships.
• Boy Scouts of America
  Westmoreland Fayette Council
  2 Garden Center Drive
  Greensburg, PA 15601
  724-837-1630
  www.wfbsa.org
  • Fun and adventurous activities to develop citizenship, leadership, service, and character
• Child Care Information Services
  Westmoreland County
  766 East Pittsburgh Street, Suite 202
  Greensburg, PA 15601
  724-836-4580 or 1-800-548-2741
  www.cciswestmoreland.com
  • Childcare resource and referral agency providing free information concerning childcare and funding to all Pennsylvania residents
  • Administers Pennsylvania Subsidized Child Care Program that helps working parents with their child care costs
• Girl Scouts of America
  Keystone Tall Tree Council
  126 East Otterman Street
  Greensburg, PA 15601
  724-834-9450 or 1-800-834-9519
  www.girlscouts-wpa.org
  • Fun activities and service projects to develop confidence, determination, character, and patriotism in girls
• Family Preservation and Life Skills Programs
  Westmoreland Human Opportunities, Inc.
  226 S Maple Avenue
  Greensburg, PA 15601
  724-834-1260 or 1-800-816-0022
  www.who-inc.org
  • Provides a system guidance, education and support that helps families deal with parenting issues and keeping their families together
  • Services include: Family Development Series, Supervised Visitation, Anger Management, Mediation and Conflict Resolution
• Head Start and Early Head Start Programs
  Westmoreland Human Opportunities, Inc.
  226 S Maple Avenue
  Greensburg, PA 15601
  724-834-1260 or 1-800-816-0022
  www.who-inc.org
  • Must be Westmoreland County resident and meet income eligibility guidelines
  • Head Start addresses education, nutritional, health, social, and disability needs of preschool children (ages 3-5) and their families.
  • Early Head Start helps families meet the medical, physical, emotional, and developmental needs of their infant or toddler (under age 3)
• ParentWISE, Inc.
  409 Coulter Avenue, Suite 2
  Greensburg, PA 15601
  724-837-1555
  1-800-544-0227 (24-hour Helpline)
  www.parentwiseinc.com
  • Confidential, nonjudgmental support and information to meet the daily challenges of parenting
• Penn State Cooperative Extension in Westmoreland County
  Donohoe Center
  214 Donohoe Road, Suite E
  Greensburg, PA 15601
  724-837-1402
  www.westmoreland.extension.psu.edu
  • Programs to strengthen families by learning necessary life skills
  • Financial and Resource Management
  • Parent Education programs on understanding child and adolescent development, communication skills, and discipline and behavior methods
• Southwestern PA Human Services
  Mon Valley Community Health Center
  Eastgate 8
  Monessen, PA 15062
  724-684-9000
  www.sphs.org
  • Programs and services for child care, GED and remedial education, housing, mental health, substance abuse, primary health care, home health care, family planning, and WIC (Women, Infants, and Children Program)
• YMCA
  • Programs for people of all ages designed to build healthy bodies, minds, and spirits
  • Most locations have after school programs for children, volunteer opportunities, and fitness centers
  • 7 Locations

  • Greensburg YMCA	101 S Maple Avenue Greensburg, PA 15601 724-834-0150
    Kiski Valley YMCA	204 Pennsylvania Ave Vandergrift, PA 15690 724-845-1968
    Ligonier Valley YMCA	110 W Church Street Ligonier, PA 15658 724-238-7580
    Mon Valley YMCA	PO Box 64 Charleroi, PA 15022 724-483-8077
    Oak Hollow YMCA	1800 Morris Avenue N Huntingdon, PA 15642 724-864-1740
    Regional Family YMCA of Laurel Highlands	490 Bessemer Road Mt Pleasant, PA 15666 724-542-9622
    Valley Points Family YMCA	800 Constitution Blvd. New Kensington, PA 15068 724-335-9191

• YWCA of Westmoreland County
  424 North Main Street
  Greensburg, PA 15601
  724-834-9390
  www.ywcawestmoreland.org
  • Programs include Health and Wellness Classes; Childcare; Computer Center, Literacy Program, and a Thrift Shop

• Comprehensive Counseling Center
  532 West Pittsburgh Street
  Greensburg, PA 15601
  724-832-4450
  
  • Wide range of Inpatient and Outpatient services available for all age groups include: Couple, family, individual and group therapy; parent/child conflict resolution; substance abuse; custody evaluation and mediation services; supervised custody visits; and parenting education
• Family Services of Western Pennsylvania
  1-888-222-4200 Point of Entry Service Number Answers 24 hours per day
  
  • Child and Adult Case Management, Mental Health & Behavioral Health Programs, Mental Retardation Services, Vocational Services

  • 310 Central City Plaza New Kensington, PA 15068 724-335-9883

    105 West 4th Street Fourth Street Square Greensburg, PA 15601 724-834-7830

• Spectrum Family Network
  521 Plymouth Street
  Greensburg, PA 15601
  724-832-3600
  www.wesleyspectrum.org
  • Provides education, mental health, and family support services for children and families who are searching for a better quality of life
• Westmoreland Casemanagement and Supports, Inc.
  770 East Pittsburgh Street
  Greensburg, PA 15601
  724-837-1808
  1-800-353-6467
  www.wcsi.org
  • Base Service Unit for Westmoreland County MH/MR
  • Coordinate, monitor, and support Mental Health, Mental Retardation, and Early Intervention Services
  • 3 Additional Site Locations include:
    

    • Latrobe -	724-532-2300 or 1-800-313-6467
      Monessen -	724-684-7221 or 1-800-779-0583
      New Kensington -	724-334-1774 or 1-877-334-1774

• Westmoreland Mental Health Crisis Intervention Hotline
  1-800-836-1060 or 724-547-0285
  
  • Services provided to individuals in crisis and callers who represent or seek assistance for a person in crisis
  • Provides counseling, consultation, and referrals for further services

• The Arc of Westmoreland
  316 Donohoe Road
  Greensburg, PA 15601
  724-837-8159
  www.arcwestmoreland.org
  • Provide services for people of all ages with mental retardation and developmental disabilities
  • Advocacy, Early Intervention, Family Resource Program, Financial Services, Life Skills and Residential Programs, Supported Employment and Workshop, and Recreation and Leisure Programs
• Easter Seals of Western PA
  2525 Railroad Street
  Pittsburgh, PA 15222
  1-800-587-3258 or 412-281-7244
  www.westernpa.easterseals.com
  • Provides services to children and adults with disabilities and other special needs through Medical Rehabilitation, Job Training and Employment, Early Intervention, Early Education, Adult Day Services, and Recreation Activities
• Office of Vocational Rehabilitation
  727 Goucher Street - Section 10
  Johnstown, PA 15905
  1-800-762-4223
  www.dli.state.pa.us (Keyword Search: OVR)
  • Assist people with disabilities to prepare for, secure, and maintain employment and independence
• Social Security Administration
  1-800-772-1213
  www.ssa.gov
  • Applications for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (DIB), Retirement, and Survivors Benefits
  • 3 Locations

  • Greensburg	122 West 3rd Street Greensburg, PA 15601 724-837-9718
    New Kensington	707 5th Avenue New Kensington, PA 15068 724-337-0183
    Charleroi	431 Fallowfield Avenue Charleroi, PA 15022 724-483-7473

• American Red Cross
  101 North Main Street
  Greensburg, PA 15601
  724-834-6510
  www.westred.org or www.redcross.org
  • Disaster Services: prompt relief to victims of small and large disasters by providing food, clothing, shelter, emergency medications, and referrals
  • Armed Forces emergency Services: Emergency communications and financial assistance for members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their families
  • Health and Safety Services: Offer a variety of health and safety courses for youths, adults, and seniors
• Emergency Food Pantry
  Westmoreland Human Opportunities, Inc.
  226 S Maple Avenue
  Greensburg, PA 15601
  724-834-1260 or 1-800-816-0022
  www.who-inc.org
  • Provides food to a family or individual in a time of crisis
  • Referrals for similar services in other communities are available
• Salvation Army
  www.use.salvationarmy.org
  • Provides emergency food and shelter, counseling, and social programs
  • 5 Locations

  • Greensburg	131 East Otterman Street PO Box 945 Greensburg, PA 15601 724-834-3335
    Jeannette	1100 Clay Avenue Ext PO Box 28 Jeannette, PA 15644 724-523-3120
    Latrobe	1420 Ridge Avenue Latrobe, PA 15650 724-537-6300
    Monessen	309 Schoonmaker Ave PO Box 284 Monessen, PA 15062 724-684-4282
    New Kensington	1101 Fifth Avenue PO Box 317 New Kensington, PA 15068 724-335-7620

• Alle-Kiski HOPE Center
  PO Box 67
  Tarentum, PA 15084
  1-888-299-HOPE (24 Hour Hotline)
  724-224-1100
  www.akhopecenter.org
  • To identify and provide direct and follow-up services to support and empower all victims of domestic violence
  • Serves northwestern Westmoreland County
  • All services are free and confidential
• The Blackburn Center
  PO Box 398
  Greensburg, PA 15601
  24 Hour HOTLINE: 1-888-832-2272 or 724-836-1122
  www.centeragainstviolence.org
  • Advocates for the rights of all people to live free from violence and oppression in their homes and communities
  • Provides supportive services to survivors of all forms of domestic violence and sexual assault
  • All services free and confidential

• PA CareerLink
  www.pacareerlink.state.pa.us
  • Self-service system where interested individuals have access to employment, education, and training resources
  • 3 Locations

  • Alle-Kiski PA CareerLink	1150 5th Avenue New Kensington, PA 15068 724-334-8600
    Westmoreland County PA CareerLink	Business & Industry Center 300 East Hills Street Youngwood, PA 15697 724-755-2330
    Mon Valley PA CareerLink	Donora Industrial Park 570 Galiffa Drive Donora, PA 15033 724-379-4750

• Private Industry Council of Westmoreland/Fayette, Inc.
  RR 12 Box 213
  Greensburg, PA 15601
  724-836-2600
  www.privateindustrycouncil.com
  • Employment, education, and training programs to assist youth, adults, dislocated workers, and economically disadvantaged people
  • Welfare-to-Work Programs, Literacy and GED Programs, Workforce Development, Training and Education Programs, Job Search Assistance; Drop-out Prevention and Summer Youth Employment Programs
• Support Engagement & Supported Work Programs
  Westmoreland Human Opportunities
  226 S Maple Avenue
  Greensburg, PA 15601
  724-834-1260 or 1-800-816-0022
  www.who-inc.org
  • Referral from Westmoreland County Assistance Office required
  • Supported Engagement helps adult resolve barriers, transition to education programs, and locate employment through job readiness, job search and retention, work experience, supervised work, subsidized employment, community service, and case management services.
  • Supported Work is a 6-9 month program that involves individual case management, resume writing, job search techniques, interviewing skills, and vocational education training.
• Westmoreland County Community College
  400 Armbrust Road
  Youngwood, PA 15697
  724-925-4000
  www.wccc-pa.edu
  • Associate Degree, Diploma, and Certificate Programs
  • GED Preparation and Testing
  • Career Counseling
  • Business & Industry Center provides employee education and training for local businesses

• 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
  • Food Stamp Screening Line helps callers learn if they might be eligible for the Food Stamp Program and can assist them in applying online via COMPASS by calling
    1-800-634-2003
• Westmoreland County Food Bank
  100 Devonshire Drive
  Delmont, PA 15626
  724-468-8660
  1-800-462-2080
  www.wcfb.net
  • Serves the needs of the hungry in Westmoreland County by distributing food with a network of community agencies
• Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
  Mon Valley Community Health Services, Inc.
  Eastgate 8
  Monessen, PA 15062
  1-800-342-8980, Ext 4492
  www.sphs.org
  • Nutrition Services, Farmers Market Nutrition Program, Supplemental Food Package Health Screenings and Referrals, Breastfeeding Information and Support
  • WIC Contact Numbers by Community:
    

    • Avonmore, Donegal, Ligonier, Seward, and Vandergrift	1-800-324-3180
      Greensburg	724-832-7723
      Jeannette, Irwin, and North Huntingdon	724-527-5858
      Latrobe	724-539-0434
      Mt. Pleasant	724-547-4340
      New Kensington	724-335-4560

• Food Stamps
  Westmoreland County Assistance Office (DPW)
  
  • Eligibility based on Income and Family Size
  • 3 Locations

  • 587 Sells Lane Greensburg, PA 15601 724-832-5200 or 1-800-905-5413	595 Galiffa Drive PO Box 592 Donora, PA 15033 724-379-1500 or 1-800-238-9094
    909 Industrial Blvd. New Kensington, PA 15068 724-339-6800 or 1-800-622-3527

• adultBasic Health Care Insurance
  1-800-GO-BASIC (1-800-462-2742)
  www.compass.state.pa.us (To Apply Online)
  • Income guidelines depend on family size
  • Coverage for adults (age 19-64) who have no private insurance, Medicaid or Medicare
  • PA residency of at least 90 days required
• Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
  1-800-986-KIDS (1-800-986-5437)
  www.compass.state.pa.us (To Apply Online)
  • Income guidelines depend on family size
  • Coverage for children under age 19 who have no private insurance or Medicaid
• Medical Assistance/Medicaid
  Westmoreland County Assistance Office (DPW)
  
  • Eligibility based on Income and Family Size
  • 3 Locations

  • 587 Sells Lane Greensburg, PA 15601 724-832-5200 or 1-800-905-5413

    595 Galiffa Drive PO Box 592 Donora, PA 15033 724-379-1500 or 1-800-238-9094

    909 Industrial Blvd. New Kensington, PA 15068 724-339-6800 or 1-800-622-3527

• Monessen Health Center
  Mon-Valley Community Health Center
  Room 140 Eastgate 8
  Monessen, PA 15062
  724-684-9000
  www.sphs.org
  • Primary Care Center provides general practice, family medicine, pediatric medicine, endocrinology, and family planning services
  • Full-service pharmacy on site
• 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 publicly funded healthcare programs such as Medicaid, adultBasic, CHIP, etc.
• Westmoreland County Health Department
  120 Harrison Avenue
  Greensburg, PA 15601
  724-832-5315
  1-877-PA-HEALTH (1-877-724-3258)
  www.health.state.pa.us
  • Mission to promote healthy lifestyles, prevent injury and disease, and assure the safe delivery of quality health care
  • Health information and services

• Central Westmoreland Habitat for Humanity
  PO Box 516
  Greensburg, PA 15601
  724-523-0308
  www.centralwestmorelandhfh.org
  • Uses volunteer and community labor in partnership with selected families to build decent, affordable housing
• Homeowners Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program
  Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency
  PO Box 15530
  Harrisburg, PA 17101-5530
  1-800-342-2397
  www.phfa.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
  • Local Application through CCCS of Western PA (Consumer Credit Counseling)
    1-888-511-2227
• Mortgage Assistance Program
  Westmoreland Human Opportunities, Inc.
  226 S Maple Avenue
  Greensburg, PA 15601
  724-834-1260 or 1-800-816-0022
  www.who-inc.org
  • Provides money for individuals who have experienced and unfortunate turn of events and are temporarily unable to make their mortgage payment
  • Applicant have to meet all income guidelines, show financial hardship, and show that hardship was caused by an event out of their control (not poor budgeting habits)
• Westmoreland County Housing Authority
  154 South Greengate Road
  Greensburg, PA 15601
  1-800-WCHA-NOW or 724-832-7248
  www.wchaonline.com
  • Committed to providing, managing, and maintaining quality, affordable housing that is safe for all income eligible families
  • Family Self-Sufficiency, Homeless Assistance, Home Ownership, Section 8, and Success In Life Activity Programs
• USDA Rural Development
  Greensburg Service Center
  214 Donohoe Road
  Greensburg, PA 15601
  724-853-5555
  www.rurdev.usda.gov/rhs
  • 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
• Weatherization and Rehabilitation Programs
  Westmoreland County Housing Authority
  RD 6 Box 223
  South Greengate Road
  Greensburg, PA 15601
  724-832-9460
  
  • Weatherization is free to income qualifying homeowners/renters and includes insulation, replacement of windows and doors, weather stripping, caulking, and furnace cleaning or replacement
  • Rehabilitation provides grants or loans up to $2000 to income qualifying homeowners needing repairs to eliminate emergency/life-threatening conditions, property modifications for special needs, or to eliminate conditions causing property deterioration

• 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 pharmaceutical company
• 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

• Lifelong Learning Center for Older Adults
  Westmoreland County Community College
  WCCC Commissioners Hall, Rooms 2203-2204
  400 Armbrust Road
  Youngwood, PA 15697
  724-925-4098 or 724-925-4231
  
  • Senior Community Service Employment Program provides employment counseling, job search assistance and on-the-job training for older adults with low incomes
  • Retired and Senior Volunteer Program offers an opportunity to spend several hours a week providing a variety of services that enhance the quality of life in the community
  • Education seminars and courses available
• Westmoreland County Area Agency on Aging
  200 South Main Street
  Greensburg, PA 15601
  1-800-442-8000 or 724-830-4444
  www.co.westmoreland.pa.us/aging
  • Provides 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

• 24 Hour Hotline for Information and Referral
  1-800-745-9796
• AA Alcohol Abuse and Addictions 24 Hour Helpline
  724-334-0407 (New Kensington)
  
• Alcoholics Anonymous
  PO Box 1698
  Greensburg, PA 15601
  724-836-1404 (24 Hour Hotline)
  
• Alcoholics Anonymous
  Pittsburgh Area Central Office, Inc.
  401 Wood Street
  906 Arrot Building
  Pittsburgh, PA 15222
  412-471-7472
  www.pghaa.org
• Alle-Kiski Drug & Alcohol Program
  SPHS Behavioral Health
  2120 Freeport Road
  New Kensington, PA 15068
  724-339-6860
  www.sphs.org
• Narcotics Anonymous
  Tri-State Regional Helpline
  1-888-251-2426
  412-391-5247
  1-800-494-3414 (24 Hour National Helpline)
  www.na.org
  
• SPHS Behavioral Health - Latrobe Office
  925 Clearview Drive
  Latrobe, PA 15650
  724-532-1700
  www.sphs.org
• SPHS Behavioral Health - Greensburg Office
  203 South Maple Avenue
  Greensburg, PA 156001
  724-834-0420 or 724-832-5880
  www.sphs.org

• Goodwill Industries
  www.goodwillpitt.org
  • 4 Locations
  140 Finley Road
  Belle Vernon, PA 15012
  724-929-4202
  

  149 Donohoe Road
  Greensburg, PA 15601
  724-834-2156

  200 State Route 819
  Mt Pleasant, PA 15666
  724-547-2649

  8755 Norwin Avenue
  N Huntingdon, PA 15642
  724-864-2980

• Salvation Army
  • 3 Locations
  54 US Route 30
  Latrobe, PA 15650
  724-539-2080

  1912 River Road
  Midway Plaza
  North Apollo, PA 15673
  724-478-3776

  12751 Route 30
  N Huntingdon, PA 15642
  724-863-6116

• St. Vincent DePaul
  • 5 Locations
  126 South Main Street
  Greensburg, PA 15601
  724-836-1077

  231 South 3rd Street
  Jeannette, PA 15644
  724-527-5776

  155 Market Street
  Leechburg, PA 15656
  724-845-7164

  614 Jefferson Avenue
  Latrobe, PA 15650
  724-537-0411

  127 Ligonier Street
  New Florence, PA 15944
  724-235-2152

• YWCA Thrift Shop
  207 South Main Street
  Greensburg, PA 15601
  724-834-4339
  

• Westmoreland County Transit Authority
  41 Bell Way
  Greensburg, PA 15601
  1-800-221-9282 or 724-834-9282
  www.westmorelandtransit.com
  • Provides Public Bus Service within the Westmoreland County area
  • Service to Pittsburgh and Johnstown
  • Local shopping routes available

• Unemployment Compensation Benefits
  Indiana UC Service Center
  630 Kolter Drive
  Indiana, PA 15701
  1-888-313-7284 or 724-599-1250
  www.state.pa.us (Keyword: Unemployment)
  • Program that provides income if you lose our job through no fault of your own
  • PA Teleclaims 1-888-255-4728

• Governor's Veterans Outreach and Assistance
  600 Rugh Street
  Greensburg, PA 15601
  1-800-442-6815 or 724-837-7988
  
  • Provides assistance to all veterans and their dependents including employment services, educational benefits, VA medical information, access to military records, VA home loans, and benefits

• Westmoreland County Election Bureau
  2 North Main Street, Suite 109
  Greensburg, PA 15601
  724-830-3150
  
  • Responsible for conducting elections and taking care of voter registration needs in Westmoreland County