AGENCIES/SERVICES Hermitage, PA AGENCY CONTACT/LOCATION PURPOSE OVR (Office Vocational Rehabilitation) Kevin Younkins 217 W. State Street, 2 nd Floor Sharon, PA 16146 724-983-5724 724-983-5713 [email protected]-Education Financial Assistance -Job Coach -Employment Skills Training -Comprehensive Assessment Employment Resource Specialists 2201 East State Street Hermitage, PA 16148-2727 (724) 981-6193 -For individuals with disabilities Mercer County Community Transit Services 2495 Highland Road, Hermitage - (724) 981-6222 -Transportation Man Power Employment Agency 2410B South Hermitage Road Hermitage, PA 16148-7004 (724) 342-7844 Janet 724-342-7844 www.manpowerjobs.com -Temp to hire -Temporary placement -18 or over -1-4 hours process -Online application Infinity Resources 1943 East State Street Hermitage, PA 16148-1853 (724) 342-2027 www.thejobsnetwork.com -Employment assistance Career Advantage Inc. 30 Snyder Rd # 1 Hermitage, PA 16148-3424 (724) 342-5999 www.careeradvantageonline.com -Temporary hiring, no charge to employee -Tries to place everyone that comes -Light Labor Industry -Focuses on Vocational Skills -Takes walk-ins with resumes
Kevin Younkins 217 W. State Street, 2nd Floor Sharon, PA 16146 724-983-5724 724-983-5713 [email protected]
-Education Financial Assistance -Job Coach -Employment Skills Training -Comprehensive Assessment
Employment Resource Specialists
2201 East State Street Hermitage, PA 16148-2727 (724) 981-6193 -For individuals with
disabilities
Mercer County Community Transit Services
2495 Highland Road, Hermitage - (724) 981-6222
-Transportation
Man Power Employment Agency
2410B South Hermitage Road Hermitage, PA 16148-7004 (724) 342-7844 Janet 724-342-7844 www.manpowerjobs.com
-Temp to hire -Temporary placement -18 or over -1-4 hours process -Online application
Infinity Resources 1943 East State Street Hermitage, PA 16148-1853 (724) 342-2027 www.thejobsnetwork.com
-Employment assistance
Career Advantage Inc. 30 Snyder Rd # 1 Hermitage, PA 16148-3424 (724) 342-5999 www.careeradvantageonline.com
-Temporary hiring, no charge to employee -Tries to place everyone that comes -Light Labor Industry -Focuses on Vocational Skills -Takes walk-ins with resumes
Sharing & Caring for Persons in Need of Mercer County, Inc.
Ph. 724-981-6738 2480 Orangeville Road Hermitage, PA 16148-1327
MCAR (Mercer County Advocacy & Resources for Citizens w/Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities & Their Families)
850 North Hermitage Road Hermitage, PA 16148-3220 (724) 981-4920 http://www.mercerarc.org/mcar.html For the Family Driven Support Group: Michelle Chapla & Susan McConnell (2nd Thursday of every month, 6-8PM) -MCAR Multipurpose Room-Play Group -For young children with ASD RSVP: 724-981-4462
-Pre-Vocational Program (Hands-on learning)-Packaging, sorting, collating, & other piece rated subcontract work -Furniture Refinishing Employment -Family Driven Support Group -Employs 150 workers -Community Employment Program (Employment Planning, Job Application Services, Self-direct employment, Mobile Janitorial Crew) -Daily Living Skills -Greenhouse Employment -Habilitative Aid (3 years & older) -Residential Services (Group homes, Family Living, Respite Care 28 days max per calendar year, In Home Waiver) -Recreation Programs/Newsletter online -Volunteer Opportunities
Community Counseling Center of Mercer County
www.cccmer.org 2201 East State Street Hermitage, PA 16148 724-981-7141
-Will provide a free advocate to attend meetings -Free Support for families -Accessibility Database for families with disabilities -Free consultative services
Whole Life Services 1565 E STATE ST HERMITAGE, PA 16148. Phone: (724) 342-9025. Fax: (724) 342-9027. E-mail: [email protected] www.wholelifepa.org
Whole Life Services is dedicated to providing quality supports to people with disabilities and their families. We provide these supports in community-integrated settings, in their homes, and in non-traditional facility- based services.
Available Service/Supports:
• Community Support Staff • Family Living • Residential Habilitation
AGENCY CONTACT/LOCATION PURPOSE Parent Mentor Joy Heck
2 Union Street Greenville, PA 16125 724-589-0442
-To provide support for parents with children of any disabilities
Greenville Area Public Library 330 Main Street Greenville, PA 16125 724-588-5490
-Youth Programs -Teen book club
Literacy Council Greenville Center
724-588-6141 www.the-literacy-council.org/
-Free Services -Volunteers needed -Summer Reading Program -Free literacy classes taught in 8-9 week cycles -Free assessments of your reading, math, & writing levels -Even Start Program-pre-school to 7 yrs of age & adult education for their parents -All books/materials provided -GED Prep courses -Living Room Learning Program-Home-based literacy, math, or GED program -One-on-one tutoring -Jail Program
AGENCIES/SERVICES Sharon, PA
AGENCY CONTACT/LOCATION PURPOSE Mental Health Association of Mercer County
196 Stambaugh Avenue Sharon, PA 16146-4153 (724) 347-1303
Robert Half Account Temps 306 Dutch Ln Sharon, PA 16148 (724) 342-5156
-Employment Assistance -Temporary Employment that could lead to full-time employment
Mercer County Career Link 217 West State Street Sharon, PA 16146. TEL 724-347- 9257. FAX 724-983-5701. www.capmercer.org Joan: 724-347-9257
-ICAN Program (High School) -Program for 18-21 (This is for drop-out or students who have graduated)
• Employment Skills Training
• Job Search • Must demonstrate a
barrier (pregnant, high school drop-out, criminal background, math/reading deficit, etc.)
• On-the-job training • Every student has a
case manager
Mercer County Association for Children with Learning Disabilities
28 North Pine Street. Sharon, PA 16146-1884 724-346-5887 -Non-profit education
tutoring agency -15/per hour -Tutoring provided by certified teachers only
Keystone Blind Association Susan &/or Kimberly Paglia 724-347-5501, ext. 245 Email: [email protected]
1230 Stambaugh Avenue
-Provides in-school services -Offers summer programs/free trips -Any type of visual impairment -Has a children & teen program
M-Thurs 7-4:30 PM Alcohol Anonymous PO Box 66, Sharon –
(724) 342-0162
-Also Strength/Support for friends/families of problem drinkers
Regional Housing Coordinator
814-449-6606 (location unknown)
-Improve access to housing for those with disabilities
Habitat for Humanity 129 Franklin Street Sharon, PA 16146-2179 (724) 347-3587 www.habitat.org
-Houses sold at non-profit
Mercer County Housing Authority
80 Jefferson Street, Sharon, PA 16146 724-342-4000
-Housing for low-income families in Mercer County
Mental Health- Housing Specialist
Housing Specialist: Lori Burk 724.662.2230 Email: [email protected] Exact Location Not Sure
The MH Housing Specialist provides housing supports so people with mental illness and co-occuring disorders can be integrated into community living. A collaborative effort using federal, state and local resources and partnerships moves people from nursing homes to the community.
Community Library of the Shenango Valley
www.clsv.net North Sharpsville Avenue Sharon, PA 16146 724-981-4360
-One on-one computer training for 18 years & older
Parent Support Group-ABOARD
Megan McCombs 266 Jefferson Avenue Sharon, PA 16146 724-347-2598
-Support for parents who have children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
-Counselors/Therapists for ADHD, Depression, Adjustment Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Abuse, etc.
Community Action Partnership
20 Township Road 919 Mercer, PA 16137-5066 (724) 662-6002 888-508-5216
-Utility Assistance -Housing Assistance
Children’s Aid Society of Mercer County
350 West Market Street, P.O. Box 167 Mercer, PA 16137 (724) 662-4730
www.casmercer.org/
-Family Life Education Programs (Educate parents, particularly young parents) -Family Focus programs -Adoption Services -Family Based Mental Health Programs
With children or adolescents (0-21 years) who have serious emotional or behavioral problems
With children or adolescents where there is a risk of psychiatric hospitalization or other out-of-home placements
With at least one adult family member in the home who agrees
724-981-5310 The agency provides case management, rental assistance, transitional and emergency housing.
Chaver’s Community Center (YMCA-Farrell)
Contact: Charles Brown 724-704-7197 [email protected] M-F 3:30-9:30 PM 211 Federal Street Farrell, PA 16121 www.svymca.com/after-school-programs.htm (Registration form, free!!)
-Free!! -Children/Teen After School Program on M-F from 3:30-9:30 PM -Registration form online
Grandparents 2nd Time Around
Contact: Renee Ivery Minority Health Center PO Box 301 Farrell, PA 16121 724-981-3856
All Season Temporaries 113 North Broad Street Suite 3. Grove City, PA 16127- 1653. Phone: (724) 458-6777. -Temp Agency
-Employment Assistance/Job Placement that could lead to full-time employment
Local Task Force MIUV
Judy Cambell Mercer County Chair/Parent 724-658-4250
*MUST BE MENTIONED IN IEP MEETINGS for Parents -There is a brochure to give to parents at each IEP meeting -Advocacy training -Monitor school programs -Parent Trainings -Meets to address issues regarding students receiving special education services -Members include parents, school officials, & community representatives
“I Can Do It, You Can Do It” -Mentoring Program through SRU for Grove City, Slippery Rock, & Butler area individuals
Elizabeth Kemeny [email protected] 1-724-738-4306 www.sru.edu/apa -Can have mentoring take place at Grove City YMCA
-Any individual with at least one disability qualifies & is set up with a mentor -Mentee must have transportation to & from the mentoring site. -Mentee must be able to meet with your mentee for 1 hour once a week for 8 weeks. -FREE
-Flexible Schedule -8-week program -Matches a college student mentor with youth
Grove City Community Library
125 W. Main Street Grove City, PA 16127 724-458-7320
-Children & Youth Literacy Program -Teen Summer Reading Program -Events
Grove City Teen Center 540 East Main Street, Ext. Grove City, PA 16127 -M-F 3:15-7:00 PM -Saturday 12:00-5:00 PM *Must have YMCA membership, membership based on income
-After School & Weekend program for teens from either 13-17 years old or grades 7-11 -Homework assistance -Life Skills Classes -Gaming tournaments -Leagues -Field Trips -Table Games -Computer Lab -Playstation/X-BOX
AGENCIES/SERVICES New Castle, PA
AGENCY CONTACT/LOCATION PURPOSE New Castle Center for Independent Living
724-652-5144 1750 New Butler Rd # 2 New Castle, PA 16101-3184 (724) 598-7533
-Employ individuals with disabilities -Housing Coordinator -Provide advocacy info/referral -Peer Support
West Central Job Partnership
www.wcjp.org 44 South Beaver Street New Castle, PA 16101-3892 (724) 658-2501
-Employment Assistance for Mercer & Lawrence Counties -Job training & workforce development programs
New Castle Learning Center Contact: Melissa Merritt 724-654-5408 www.childrenslearningcenter.org 110 East Lincoln Avenue New Castle, PA 16101
-Assistance for children with dyslexic & learning challenges
Disability Options Network (DON)
101 South Mercer Street, Suite 102 New Castle, PA 16101
Services provided: -advocacy -peer support -skills training -information & referral -De-institutionalization
Parent Support Group-ABOARD
Contact: Terry Colauca 155 Mohawk School Road New Castle, PA 16102 724-667-1060
-Support for parents & family members of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
For the following conditions: -Hearing/Speech/Language Impairments -Congenital Heart -Cooley’s Anemia -Chronic Respiratory -End State Renal Disease -Cystic Fibrosis -Cleft Palate -Traumatic Brain Injury -Orthopedic -Spina Bifida -Hemophilia **Income Eligibility/Or use a participating provider
Elks Home Services Nurses www.paelks.com Mercer County Peggy Phillips, RN 724-376-4138 Beaver/Butler/Lawrence Ricky Hood, RN 724-283-3198, ext. 659
-Any PA resident with a developmental disability can request assistance or be referred to the nurse/unit for the county they live in. Permission must first be obtained from the individual or parent. Services are provided by a registered nurse, in the person’s home or environment without discrimination with NO CHARGE. Referral can be made by: -school personnel -community agencies -health care professional -family member -friend or concerned Elk Lodge Member Services Provided: -Advocate for legal rights -Info for resources/services -Assess needs/equipment -Home Care Instruction -Emotional Support -Vocational Goals Support -Residential Placement Support
-Provide referrals to appropriate agencies within community -Interpret clinical findings & act as a Liaison between health care professionals
Caring Program www.caringprogram.com Mercer County: Lisa Thompson 814-676-3504 *Anyone can refer a CHIP member enrolled through Highmark to the Caring Program by calling 1-800-823-0892
-Available free of charge for any youth on CHIP (Children Health Insurance Program). -Families benefits, etc. are not affected by children’s participation in program -Provides family-centered, community based care coordination to children with special health care needs & their families -Educate families -Can attend physician appointments, school meetings, and community settings
Parent to Parent of PA www.parenttoparent.org Lisa Kray 888-727-2706 814-755-7610
-For families of children and adults with special needs -They connect families in similar situations with one another so that they may share experiences, practical info, and support. -Free & Confidential -Provide Parent Trainings & Conferences
Mentor Parent Program www.mentorparent.org 1-888-447-1431
-Provide assistance & training to parents & professionals -One on one mentoring & support -Information & appropriate referrals -Home-school partnerships -Community Awareness
Health Insurance (To Apply)
Medicaid/MAWD/CHIP/ADULTbasic 1-800-543-7105 *for Adult Basic &/or Chip www.insurance.state.pa.us Apply online: www.compass.state.pa.us (Click on screen for benefits to see if you are eligible, you can always re-apply if you get denied) Welfare Hotline: 1-800-692-7462 1-800-451-5886 CHIPS: www.chipcoverspakids.com 1-800-986-5437
-If you experience any problems ask to speak to the Outreach Contact Person for your County For Medicaid: -Write boldly on application MA only CHILD with a Disability -Obtain a letter of Medical Necessity from your child’s physician -You must apply at both the SSA (Social Security) & the CAO (County Assistance) Office
Insurance Options (If you have no insurance but need options)
www.insurance.pa.gov 1-877-881-6388
-Provides information & updates on insurance options by clicking on “health options”. -Can research private & licensed companies on this website
PA Association of Community Health Centers: (Offer free or low-cost care on an ability-to-pay basis.)
1-866-944-2273 www.findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov
-Income based or ability to pay based -Some locations offer a full range of services such as dental care & prescription drugs
COBRA Benefits (if you work for a company & are now unemployed it will cover 65% of the amt for your previous insurance)
www.insurance.pa.gov
-Click on the blue “Health Options” icon on the bottom rt of website for more info
(MAWD) Medical Assistance for Workers with Disabilities (Health Insurance program for working individuals with a disability)
www.dpw.state.pa.us 1-800-692-7462
-No requirement for how many hrs you must work or how much you must earn -You must work & receive wages to qualify
Select Plan for Women (free, confidential for women 18-44 yrs)
1-800-842-2020 www.selectplanforwomen.com
-Free, confidential health care program that pays for family planning services & related preventive health screens provided by health care professionals -Free prescriptions
Abuse Treatment & Individuals” or “Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services” to find a program near you. 1-800-692-7462
alcohol treatment
Financial Assistance for Uninsured patients
Contact your local hospital -Many hospitals will reduce or eliminate hospital bills for those who are not insured. Call your hospital’s billing department to see what possibilities may be arranged.
Medical Assistance Access Card
Mercer County: 724-983-5000 2236 Highland Road PO Box 15041 Hermitage, PA 16148 www.dpw.state.pa.us
-Apply for MA Card
Social Security Administration Offices (SSA)
www.ssa.gov Mercer County: 295 North Kerrwood Drive Suite 107 Hermitage, PA 16148 1-800-772-1213
Apply for Social Security
Bureau of Blindness & Visual Services (BBVS)
Services NW Pennsylvania Erie District Office 3100 Lovell Place Erie, PA 16503 Phone: 814-871-4401 866-521-5073
-Provide skill training for those blind or visually impaired to be able to live independently in their communities. -Specialized program for school-age youth
PFI: Pennsylvania Families Incorporated
Dianna Brocious, Project Director 1-800-947-4941 [email protected] www.pafamiliesinc.com
-A statewide network that brings groups together that function in all systems of care: -Mental Health -Drug/Alcohol -Children & Youth -Foster care -Juvenile Justice
Erie Regional Office (serves Mercer County) 2022 W. 38th Street Erie, PA 16508 814-868-9474
-Grants wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions
Mercer County WIC (Women’s Infant & Children Program)
www.pawic.com Shenango Valley Urban League 601 Indiana Avenue Farrell, PA 16121 724-981-6154 724-981-1544 [email protected]
-Federally funded program that provides healthy supplemental foods & nutrition services for pregnant women, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, infants, and children under age five in a supportive environment.
Early Intervention (Could be for young mother’s children from birth-five years old with a possible disability)
Mercer County: Melissa Hollen 724-662-1550
BrainSTEPS Program (For students with TBI to be re-integrated back into school)
Mercer County Student Referral Contact Team Leader Susan Black 724-458-6700 ext. 1253 [email protected] MIUV
-To support & be a resource for people with Down Syndrome in Western PA Services include: -New parent support -Medical & Legal & Education Lectures -Public Awareness & Outreach -Community & Social Events -Age Responsive Programming -Resource & Referral Services -Future Down Syndrome Center
The Epilepsy Foundation Pittsburgh Office Programs & Services include:
-Free seizure recognition and first aid trainings for school -Assistance with Special Education Issues -Summer Camp -Parent & Adult Support Groups -Education Seminars, Workshops & Conferences -Job Search Assistance -Family & Adult Social Events -Emergency Medication Assistance -Information & Referral -Transition Planning -Emergency Preparedness
http://www.health-linkservices.org/hls_programs_services.php 2921 East State Street, Hermitage, PA 16148 Phone: 724.981.7888 Fax: 724.981.9218 E-mail [email protected]
APPLY FOR THE NURSE AIDE TRAINING PROGRAM Download an application (PDF) and fill it out completely. Once you have completed your application, you may drop it off at our office on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., mail it to us or e-mail it to [email protected].
-Nurse’s Aid Training Program -Not a licensed school, however..
• Approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education
record information) is mandated from the PA State Police. For those who have not been a PA resident for the last two years, a FBI criminal background investigation must be completed.
Mercer County Career Center
776 Greenville Road, Mercer, PA 16137 Ph. 724-662-3000
Continuing Education: -Emission Certification Program -Practical Nursing Program *Can apply for Financial Aid to cover cost for these two programs
Hiram G. 727 Goucher Street Student Services include:
• Academic adjustments such as testing accommodations
• Peer tutors • Auxiliary Aids (Kurzweil
Personal Reader & textbooks on tape)
-Level 2- (a structured package of services that go beyond reasonable accommodations – involves a fee) Include: (OVR may be able to help towards this level of program)
• Summer program prior to freshman year
• Supervised study hall each weekday
• Resource room staffed by a certified LD teacher
• Academic advising • Advocacy Training • Support group meetings • Networking through a student
advisory group • Note takers • Midterm progress reports • Special classes in writing &
math • Social activities • Priority registration • Time management & study
skills -New program for students with Asperger’s Syndrome
Gannon University Office of Disability Support
Dr. Harvey Kanter ADA/504 Coordinator Phone: 814-871-5522 [email protected]
Basic services free of charge: -Instructor Notification -Assistance with note taking -Accommodations for taking exams, such as readers, scribes, extended time, alternate locations
Services For more comprehensive services contact: 814-871-5360
-Referrals for taped texts -Requests for adaptive classroom equipment -Assistance in accessing University programs & services More comprehensive services available for a fee.
Clarion University Disability Support Services (DSS)
Services available: -Extended time for exams -Reader for exams -Scribes for exams -Word processor for exams -Alternate test location -Objective exams, when possible -Essay exams, when possible -Oral exams, when possible -Word processor for written assignments -Extended time for in-class assignments -taped lectures -Taped textbooks -Note taking assistance -Sign language interpretation -Assistive Technology -Priority registration -Liaison with agencies (OVR, BVS)
Edinboro University Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD)
Crawford Center for Health & Physical Education and Disability Resources 200 Glasgow Road Edinboro University of PA Edinboro, PA 16444 814-732-2462
Slippery Rock University Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD)
Linda Quidone (Director of OSD) 724-738-4877
Services may include: -Extended test taking time -Separate test location -Tape texts or books on tape from Recordings for the Blind & Dyslexic -Note takers -Test reader -Test scribe and/or use of computer -Priority registration -Special seating -Enlarged print -Notification to faculty -Liaison with the OVR -Tutoring at the Tutorial Center -Others as requested and approved
Services provided: -JAWS Software -Extended time & modified testing -Note-taking support -Priority scheduling & registration for classes -Enlargement of texts & materials -Additional & Intensive tutoring support -Coordination of services with outside agencies (OVR) -Coordination of Interpreting Services for the Deaf & Health Impaired -Advocacy with faculty to arrange other
special accommodations -Academic Advising/Counseling -Prepatory courses for Reading/English/Writing/Math/Algebra -One-on-one tutoring -Online tutoring
CCAC-Community College of Allegheny County
ADA Coordinator Esther Mason 412-469-6215 [email protected] Support Services Office (Placement Testing): Christopher Richardson 412-237-4613 Student Outreach Center: 412-469-6200
-Special programs for CCAC Students who have a documented Learning Disability or Attention Deficit Disorder & who score in the college’s developmental level math, reading, or English. -Professors who have extensive experience with individuals w/disabilities -Should apply to college & take placement testing through Support Services Office -Vocational Academic Specialists -Department of Support Services assist those with academic & personal concerns
-Summer Pre-College Program
• Offered @ the Allegheny Campus
• Take SDS-110, 1st Year Seminar, & a college orientation course
• Enhanced w/15 hours of disability-related orientation
• Take placement testing by May/early June for this program, register with Christopher Richardson
Penn State- Shenango Campus
Office for Disabilities Services: 814-863-1807 Disability Contact Liaisons @ Shenango: Dr. Jane Williams Sharon Hall 206 724-983-2833 724-983-2836
-Books on tape -Have a proctor read exams -Extended time to complete tests -Use of a tape recorder -Test accommodations as appropriate -Extended time -Persons to write the exam as dictated by the student w/disability -Note-taking assistance -7 Scholarships available to apply for students with disabilities -The student is referred to the Office of Disabilities by contacting Liaison by self, staff, faculty, parent, &/or agency
Health Law Project 1-800-274-3258 PHLP provides free legal services & advocacy to PA citizens having trouble accessing publicly funded health care coverage or services.
The Education Law Center / Disability Law Project
412-391-5225 A nonprofit legal advocacy and educational organization, dedicated to ensuring that all of PA children have access to a quality public education.
Juvenile Law Center www.jlc.org Helps protect children and provides services to children to help them become happy, healthy, and productive adults.
Special Education CONSULT LINE
1-800-879-2301
PATTAN (PA Training & Technical Assistance Network)
