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Free, confidential information and referral service connecting people to local health and human services resources 24/7. Dial 211 from any phone.
Free, confidential emotional support for people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. Call or text 988.
24-hour crisis intervention and support for individuals experiencing mental health emergencies. Provides immediate assistance, safety planning, and connection to appropriate services.
24/7 confidential support, safety planning, and resources for domestic violence survivors and those concerned about relationship abuse.
Mental health support and referral helpline for anyone experiencing mental health challenges or crisis.
Emergency food assistance, Senior Food Box Program, and nutrition education. Coordinates food distribution through 49 local volunteer food pantries throughout Fayette County.
Designated warehouse for collection and storage of food for individuals in need. Distributes over 1.8 million pounds of food annually through network of pantries and feeding sites.
Community Action agency providing emergency food pantry, energy assistance, housing services, Head Start, transit services, and programs promoting self-sufficiency.
Emergency food distribution providing families with food based on family size. Connects families to additional resources they may be eligible for.
Regional food bank serving southwestern PA including Fayette and Somerset counties through network of local partner agencies, food pantries, and feeding programs.
Community Action Partnership for Somerset County providing food pantry, emergency shelter, housing assistance, Head Start, energy assistance, and transportation services.
Special Supplemental Nutrition Program providing food vouchers, nutrition education, and breastfeeding support for pregnant women, new mothers, infants, and children up to age 5.
Rental assistance, rapid rehousing, homelessness prevention, utility assistance, and security deposit assistance for multiple PA counties.
Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers, public housing, and rental assistance programs for low-income families, elderly, and disabled individuals.
Emergency shelter, rapid rehousing, Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8), and permanent supportive housing for homeless individuals and families.
Nonprofit housing organization helping families build or repair homes. Provides affordable homeownership opportunities through volunteer-built houses.
Homeless prevention, rapid rehousing, permanent supportive housing, rental assistance, and emergency shelter services for individuals and families.
Nonprofit health center network providing medical, dental, and behavioral health services on a sliding fee scale. Multiple locations in Fayette County including Uniontown, Connellsville, and Fairchance.
Mental health and behavioral health services including counseling, crisis intervention, and telemedicine. Open access available - no appointment necessary.
Coordinates mental health and intellectual disability services for Fayette County. Provides information, referrals, and access to community-based mental health programs and supports.
Outpatient substance use treatment, outpatient detox, medication assisted treatment (MAT) using Vivitrol/Suboxone, DUI classes, problem gambling treatment, prevention programs, and Narcan distribution.
Public health services including immunizations, family planning, WIC, disease screenings, environmental health, and behavioral health services. Translation services available.
Free clinic providing health care, dental care, medications, case management, mental health, and social services to uninsured and underinsured individuals. Serves Marion, Monongalia, Taylor, and Preston counties.
Free primary and preventative health care for uninsured and under-insured adults 19 and older. Services include wellness exams, chronic disease management, health education, and referrals to specialists.
Apply for SNAP (food stamps), Medical Assistance, TANF cash assistance, LIHEAP energy assistance, and other public benefit programs.
Apply for SNAP (food stamps), Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA), Medical Assistance, emergency assistance for families, and other benefit programs.
Apply for SNAP (food stamps), WV WORKS (TANF), Medicaid, LIEAP utility assistance, burial assistance, and other benefit programs.
Apply for SNAP, Medical Assistance, TANF cash assistance, LIHEAP, and other public benefit programs through PA Department of Human Services.
Emergency financial assistance for rent, utilities, and other essential needs. Operated by local Catholic parishes.
Maryland Energy Assistance Program helps low-income households with home heating and electric bills. Includes crisis assistance component.
The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance program (LIHEAP) provides cash grants to help Pennsylvanians pay their heating bills.
The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance program (LIHEAP) provides cash grants to help Pennsylvanians pay their heating bills.
LIHEAP Crisis assistance, Columbia Gas LIURP, Penelec WARM & WARM+, and Weatherization Assistance Program to help with heating and utility costs.
Helps eligible households with winter heating costs through direct payments or payments to utility companies. Crisis component available for households without resources.
Free employment services including job search assistance, resume help, skills training, career counseling, and unemployment compensation assistance.
Vocational rehabilitation services including supported employment, job coaching, work skills assessment, career exploration, and life skills training.
Federally funded child development program providing early childhood education. Early Head Start serves birth to age 3; Head Start serves ages 3-5.
Free early childhood education and family support services. Head Start serves children 3-5 years; Early Head Start serves pregnant women and children birth to age 3.
Community-based family support organization. Operates Food Pantry, Baby Pantry, and Hygiene Kits. Provides Books for Babies and family events. No income checks for support services.
Services and supports for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities including early intervention, adult day programs, family living program, in-home supports, community participation, and transportation.
Services for seniors including transportation, Medicare counseling (APPRISE), senior centers, home-delivered meals, and information & referral.
Services for seniors including Eating Together congregate meals, senior centers, transportation, Medicare counseling, and community resources.
Services for seniors including transportation, Medicare assistance (SHIP), employment training, medical equipment loans, health screenings, and senior centers throughout the county.
Free civil legal assistance for low-income residents including housing, family law, consumer issues, and public benefits cases.
Free civil legal assistance for low-income individuals in southwestern PA. Handles housing, family law, public benefits, and consumer cases.
Fayette Area Coordinated Transportation serves residents of Fayette County by providing safe, reliable and quality public transportation services designed to meet their needs and to help improve their quality of life without regard to race, color, and national origin.
Public transportation provider for Garrett County offering affordable and convenient transportation throughout the county.
Door-to-door transportation assistance for individuals with hearing, vision, mobility, or functional difficulties to attend medical appointments.
Shared-ride transportation service with 18 wheelchair-accessible vans serving seniors, disabled individuals, medical appointments, and general public.
Preston County's main public library offering books, free internet access, inter-library loans from 109 WV libraries, genealogical resources on West Virginia history, and community programs.
Community library serving Somerset County since 1914. Offers books, audiobooks, genealogy materials, free internet access, research assistance, and community programs. Internet checkout program available.
Public library serving the Meyersdale area with books, internet access, local history resources, and community programs. Part of the Somerset County library system.
Grantsville branch of the Ruth Enlow Library system serving eastern Garrett County. Offers books, internet access, and community programs.
Main branch of Garrett County's public library system. Offers books, DVDs, e-books, free internet, local history and genealogy resources, and programs for all ages. Additional branches in Accident, Friendsville, Grantsville, and Kitzmiller.
Public library serving the Terra Alta area of Preston County with books, internet access, and community resources.
Public library offering books, e-books, audiobooks, DVDs, free internet access, and the Pennsylvania Room for local history and genealogy research. Programs for all ages.
VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System outpatient clinic providing primary care, mental health services, women's health, laboratory services, and specialty care referrals for enrolled veterans.
Assists veterans and their families with obtaining local, state, and federal benefits including disability compensation, pension programs, health benefits, burial benefits, military records replacement, GI Bill, and vocational rehabilitation.