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Developmental, Autism & Intellectual Disability Supports
Dual Diagnosis

Dual Diagnosis Program

Luzerne Intermediate Unit

Intensive ABA services, mental health supports, group therapy, individual therapy, and family supports.

368 Tioga Avenue, Kingston, PA 18704
570-718-4686

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School-Based

Community and School Based Behavioral Health

Luzerne Intermediate Unit

School, home, and community mental health support for children and adolescents with serious emotional or behavioral needs.

Admin-Only Location
570-718-4686

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Therapy

Therapy Services

Wyoming Valley Children’s Association

Therapeutic supports designed to help children build skills and succeed.

1133 Wyoming Avenue, Forty Fort, PA 18704
570-714-1246

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Support Coordination

Luzerne-Wyoming Counties MH/DS Support Coordination Unit

Luzerne County Department of Human Services

Support coordination for developmental delay, intellectual disability, and autism spectrum disorder.

Admin-Only Location
570-831-7227

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Early Intervention

Early Intervention for Infants & Toddlers

Luzerne County Department of Human Services

Early Intervention support for children with developmental delays or disabilities and their families.

Admin-Only Location
570-621-2700

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ABA

Applied Behavior Analysis Therapy

Keystone Behavior Services

ABA therapy for clients ages 2–21 with autism and developmental delays.

310 Market Street, Kingston, PA 18704
570-362-2348

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ABA

Applied Behavior Analysis

PRO ABA Services

IBHS and ABA support for children and youth ages 3–21 in home, school, and community settings.

1086 PA-315 Plaza 315, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
570-846-1025

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Social Skills

LEGO-Based Social Skills Groups

Autism Spectrum Diagnostics and Consulting

Evidence-based social skills groups using collaborative LEGO projects.

301 Farm Lane, Doylestown, PA 18901
215-230-3616

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Housing, Independent Living & In-Home Support
Independent Living

Independent Living - Northeast Region

Volunteers of America of Pennsylvania

In-home and community support for people with intellectual and developmental differences.

Admin-Only Location
855-202-4741

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Residential

Community Homes Program

Step By Step, Inc.

Community residence and 24-hour supervision for individuals with intellectual disability.

744 Kidder Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
570-829-3477

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Respite

In-Home Respite Services

Beacon Specialized Living-Keystone

Respite services for families caring for individuals with autism and intellectual disabilities.

Admin-Only Location
570-702-8000

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Housing

Permanent Supportive Housing Program

Catholic Social Services Diocese of Scranton

Supportive housing for chronically homeless individuals with disabilities or disabling conditions.

Admin-Only Location
570-342-1295

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Home Care

Home Care

Angels On Call

Supportive in-home services, activities of daily living, and transportation support.

400 PA-315, Pittston, PA 18640
272-228-1191

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Housing

Independent Housing

Community Options, Inc.

Community-based residences and 24/7 direct support care for individuals with disabilities.

3 East Butler Drive, Drums, PA 18222
570-497-8389

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School, Transition, Employment & Leadership
Transition

Transition Inclusive

PA Inclusive

Employment skill-building for high school students ages 14 through 21.

22 East Street, Pittston, PA 18640
570-947-6372

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Work

Transition from School to Work

Pennsylvania Office of Vocational Rehabilitation

Vocational guidance and support for high school students with disabilities.

Admin-Only Location
717-787-5244

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Employment

Employment Services

Goodwill Industries of NEPA

Job readiness and employment support for youth and adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities.

Admin-Only Location
570-343-1166

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Leadership

Leadership Development Programs

Best Buddies Pennsylvania

Leadership, public speaking, and advocacy programming for people with and without IDD.

King of Prussia, PA
888-604-7376

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Friendship

Friendship Programs

Best Buddies Pennsylvania

One-to-one friendships between people with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities.

King of Prussia, PA
610-992-9400

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Case Management, Benefits & Navigation
Case Management

Blended Case Management

Children’s Service Center

Assists adults, children, adolescents, and families with access to psychiatric, medical, social, educational, and community services.

110 South Pennsylvania Avenue, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
570-825-6425

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Support

Service & Support Coordination

Service Coordination Unlimited

Coordination for older adults and individuals with physical, intellectual, developmental disabilities, and autism.

216 North 2nd Street, Clearfield, PA 16830
888-854-7474

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Benefits

SSI/SSDI Assistance

Mindset Care

Application, evaluation, appeal, and advocacy support for Social Security disability benefits.

Admin-Only Location
866-993-8533

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Navigation

Pennsylvania Link to Community Care

Pennsylvania Department of Aging

Helps people with disabilities and seniors connect to community supports and services.

Admin-Only Location
800-753-8827

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Health Navigation

Patient Advocate Foundation Case Management

Patient Advocate Foundation

Support for health insurance, disability, and financial hardship issues impacting access to care.

Admin-Only Location
800-532-5274

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Legal, Advocacy & Rights-Based Support
Legal Aid

Legal Aid Services

North Penn Legal Services

Free civil legal aid for low-income families, individuals, and groups in Northeastern Pennsylvania.

33 North Main Street, Pittston, PA 18640
570-299-4100

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Rights

Pennsylvania Client Assistance Program

CAP

Advocacy for people seeking services from OVR, Blindness and Visual Services, Centers for Independent Living, and related programs.

Jenkintown, PA
215-557-7112

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Civil Rights

Legal Assistance

ACLU of Pennsylvania

Legal assistance for cases involving civil liberties violations involving government action.

Admin-Only Location
717-238-2258

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Education

Education Client Assistance Program

Education Law Center

Support for families, youth, caseworkers, attorneys, and community members around education access.

Admin-Only Location
215-238-6970

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Mental Health, Peer Support & Virtual Programs
Virtual Therapy

Virtual Therapy

Joon

Personalized online therapy for ages 13–26.

Admin-Only Location
425-600-6425

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Virtual IOP

Virtual Intensive Outpatient Programming

Charlie Health

Virtual IOP with group, individual, and family therapy options.

270 Walker Drive, State College, PA 16801
866-721-0962

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Parent Support

Virtual Parent Coaching / Child Therapy

Little Otter Health

Virtual coaching and therapy for parents, children, and families.

Admin-Only Location

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Peer Support

Virtual Peer Support Groups

Pay What You Can Peer Support

Virtual peer support groups moderated by licensed professionals.

Admin-Only Location

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OCD

OCD Therapy

NOCD

Telehealth OCD therapy for children and adults.

Admin-Only Location
312-766-6780

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LGBTQIA+, Identity & Inclusive Supports
LGBTQ+

PFLAG Connects

PFLAG

Safe, virtual, moderated monthly spaces for people with shared lived experiences.

Admin-Only Location

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Youth

Online Community for LGBTQ+ Teens

Q Chat Space

Facilitated online discussion groups for LGBTQ+ teens.

Admin-Only Location
954-765-6024

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Crisis

Crisis Text Hotline

THRIVE Lifeline

24/7/365 confidential crisis text support for adults, with focus on underrepresented communities.

Text THRIVE to 313-662-8209

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Legal

Legal Help Desk

Lambda Legal

Information and resources regarding discrimination related to sexual orientation, gender identity, expression, and HIV status.

212-809-8585

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Health, Medical, Equipment & Condition-Specific Supports
Medical

Health Clinic

Volunteers In Medicine

Primary, preventative, medical, and dental care for low-income families in Luzerne County.

190 North Pennsylvania Avenue, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
570-970-2864

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Equipment

Durable Medical Equipment

P M Medical Products

Long-term-use medical equipment for safer, more independent daily living.

1275 Sans Souci Parkway, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18707
570-650-1111

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Adaptive Equipment

Equipment Grants

IM ABLE Foundation

Adaptive equipment grants for people with physical, cognitive, or behavioral challenges.

Admin-Only Location

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Service Dogs

Service Dogs

Canine Companions

Assistance dogs for children, adults, and veterans with disabilities.

800-572-2275

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CareLine

Rare Disease / Sickle Cell / Migraine / Cancer CareLines

Patient Advocate Foundation

Free case management and navigation for health insurance, disability, and financial access-to-care issues.

800-532-5274

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Family, Safety, Crisis & Community Support
Family

Intensive Family Reunification Services

FSA NEPA

Short-term intensive support for families working toward reunification from foster or kinship care.

Admin-Only Location
570-823-5144

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Shelter

Ruth’s Place

Volunteers of America - Pennsylvania

Shelter and case management for women experiencing homelessness.

570-822-6817

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Domestic Violence

Hotline

Laurel House

24/7 support and resources for individuals and loved ones experiencing domestic abuse.

800-642-3150

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Missing Children

National Center for Missing & Exploited Children Hotline

NCMEC

Assistance for parents, children, law enforcement, schools, and communities.

800-843-5678

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