The United Way of Greater Hazleton, Inc. adds value to the community through the breadth and depth of community knowledge and leadership. It remains the catalyst in the creation of collaborations among government, business, foundations and other funding sources, as well as health and human service organizations. This leadership creates far-reaching solutions that have an impact on the community’s most urgent needs.
Here is a list of community resources
Provides Vocational and Employment Services to people with developmental and/or acquired disabilities, helping each individual to reach their full vocational potential.
570-501-1005 / www.avenuesofpa.org
Helps children reach their potential through professionally supported one to one mentoring relationship. For more information contact BB/BS.
800-955-4376 / www.dioceseofscranton.org
Scouting provides fun and challenging activities in a safe, positive environment, developing character and leadership skills in youth from ages 6 – 21.
1-800-360-6551 / www.minsitrails.com
Services: adoption, day care, counseling, family enrichment, foster care, immigration, literacy, material assistance, parenting, parent-child home program, pregnancy & maternal health, permanent supportive housing.
570-455-1521 / www.dioceseofscranton.org
Child care services -infants, toddlers and preschoolers (6 mos. – 5 years). Keystone Star 4 quality center. Support services available-special needs students. Pre-K Counts program free those eligible.
570-455-6647 / www.childdevelopmentcouncil.com
Services: Food & nutrition, energy conservation, comprehensive housing & counseling, specialized elderly & disabled services-health & independence. Hardship programs-material aid, traveler’s aid, prescription assistance based on funding availability.
570-455-4994 / www.ceopeoplehelpingpeople.org
Serving blind individuals living in the Greater Hazleton area, including severe vision impairments, “functional blindness” or “legal blindness”. Serves the sighted community through public information.
570-455-0421 / www.communityservicesforsight.org
Provides domestic abuse victims with quality supportive services & safe and realistic solutions for victims of family violence. Immediate physical safety.
1-800-424-5600 / www.domesticviolenceservice.org
Provides character development, citizenship training, physical fitness, weight training, cardio room, health & educational programs for membership Black Marlins Swimming Program, Preschool Program and the Y collaborates with other local organizations, SAFE and All One.
570-636-3640 / www.freelandymca.com
Free 24/7 telephone information, referral & advocacy program. Crisis intervention service for public & private agencies. Free telephone reassurance program “Are You Okay?” to homebound, elderly & disabled.
1-888-829-1341 / www.helpline-nepa.info
Provides therapeutic & training services for disabled children. Individual speech & language therapy, physical therapy; pre-school daily classes; toddler classes; academic helper program–school-age children, parent counseling.
570-455-4958 / www.helpinghandssociety.com
Volunteers deliver balanced meals (including doctor ordered special diets) and provide daily visitation to individuals who are unable to prepare their own food.
570-501-1700
Addiction treatment /education. Individual & group counseling, partial hospitalization, schools- education & intervention, tobacco cessation; community education; employee assistance program; medication education.
570-455-9902 / www.pathway-to-recovery.org
Provides counseling material assistance (food, clothing, furniture, prescription assistance) and educational programs (anger management and community seminars when requested).
570-455-1529
Counseling, court accompaniment, systems advocacy to sexual assault/other serious crimes victims & families. Education/prevention programs to schools & professionals. 24-hour crisis hotline.
1-866-206-9050 / www.vrcnepa.org
2-1-1 can connect you! Feeding your family. Paying Utilities. Keeping the Heat on. Avoiding Eviction. Caring for parents. Joining the workforce. Info and referrals – And more!
200 West Chapel Street, Second Floor, Hazleton, PA 18201
Tel: 570.455.9515
Fax: 570.455.9571