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–––––– Advocacy ––––––

–––––– Assistive Technology/Devices ––––––

Organizations that promote the health, dignity, rights, and quality of life of seniors and the disabled.

These technologies and devices can make the lives of seniors and the disabled easier.

The Arc of Lancaster County............................................. (717) 394-5251

Pennsylvania Assistive Technology Foundation..........(484) 674-0506

Community Action Program of Lancaster County............................................................. (717) 299-7301

techowl..................................................................................... (800) 204-7428

Conflict resolution services.............................................. (717) 293-7231 Disability Empowerment Center...........................................(717) 394-1890 Disability Rights Pennsylvania............................................(800) 692-7443; (877) 375-7139 (TDD)

–––––– Autism Services –––––– Keystone Human Services...........................(888) 377-6504; (717) 232-7509

–––––– Care Assessment Services –––––– Looks at a person’s needs and works with them to find the best methods to provide care, support, and specialized services.

Lancaster County BH/DS.......................................................(717) 299-8021

Lancaster County Office of Aging.................................. (717) 299-7979

Lancaster County Office of Aging.................................. (717) 299-7979

–––––– Caregiver Assistance ––––––

Mental Health America........................................................... (717) 397-7461 Narcotics anonymous..........................................................(717) 393-4546 Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission...................(717) 787-4410 Quality Insights of Pennsylvania.......................................(877) 346-6180

–––––– Alcohol & Substance Abuse Services –––––– Organizations offering prevention, treatment, and recovery programs.

Addiction Recovery Systems.................................................(717) 394-7160 HSA Counseling........................................................................(717) 394-5334 Lancaster Clinical Counseling Associates.................. (717) 299-0131 The Lancaster Freedom Center............................................ (717) 397-9118 Manos House Drug and Alcohol Rehab Services........(717) 285-0420 Naaman Center......................................................................... (717) 367-9115

Lancaster County Office of Aging For assistance with a wide range of long-term living needs, call, stop by, or visit us on our website.

150 North Queen Street, Suite 415, Lancaster, PA 17603 (717) 299-7979.............................................................................(800) 801-3070 www.lancoaging.org............................................aging@co.lancaster.pa.us See our ad on page 3.

VA Caregiver Support Program........................................ (717) 272-6621

–––––– Clothing Resources –––––– Community Action Program of Lancaster County.... (717) 299-7301 Community aid...........................................................................(717) 412-7706 Ephrata Area Social Services............................................. (717) 733-0345

Nuestra Clinica Drug and Alcohol................................. (717) 293-4150

Goodwill.................................................................................... (717) 394-0647

–– Apartments (See Housing Options) ––

Lancaster County Council of Churches........................(717) 291-2261

–––––– Area Agency on Aging ––––––

Lumina.......................................................................................... (717) 394-8412 Salvation Army Thrift Store.................................................. (717) 290-1605 United Way of Lancaster County....................................... (717) 394-0731

–––––– Coins & Currency –––––– Lancaster County Office of Aging For assistance with a wide range of long-term living needs, call, stop by, or visit us on our website.

150 North Queen Street, Suite 415, Lancaster, PA 17603 (717) 299-7979.............................................................................(800) 801-3070 www.lancoaging.org............................................aging@co.lancaster.pa.us See our ad on page 3.

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Steinmetz Coins & Currency Buy/sell all U.S. coins and currency, gold/silver bullion; foreign coins and currency; and jewelry. We will travel.

Dennis Steinmetz.........................................................................(717) 757-6980 350 Centerville Road, Lancaster, PA 17601.............................(800) 334-3903 www.steinmetzcoins.com..................................................dsteinco@aol.com

Resource Directory –––––– Consumer Protection/Complaints –––––– Consumer Product Safety Commission......................... (800) 638-2772 Department of Health............................................................ (877) 724-3258 Environmental Protection Agency................................. (800) 424-9346 equifax fraud alert...............................................................(888) 766-0008 experian fraud alert............................................................... (888) 397-3742 Federal Trade Commission...................................................(202) 326-2232 Medicare/Medicaid Fraud................................................... (800) 447-8477 Nursing care facilities complaint hotline.................... (800) 254-5164

Lancaster County Office of Aging Maintaining the independence and quality of life for Lancaster County’s aging population through information, protection, services, and community support.

Pennsylvania Bureau of Consumer Protection............(800) 441-2555 Pennsylvania Department of Banking.............................. (717) 787-2665 Pennsylvania Department of elder abuse.......................(800) 490-8505 Quality Insights of Pennsylvania.......................................(877) 346-6180 transunion fraud alert....................................................... (800) 680-7289 Welfare Fraud.......................................................................... (800) 932-0582

–––––– Counseling Services –––––– Cobys Family Services............................................................. (717) 661-3548 Community Action Program of Lancaster.................. (717) 299-7301 Gearty and Skiles Counseling............................................(717) 394-5334 Nuestra Clinica........................................................................ (717) 293-4150 Pennsylvania Counseling Services.................................... (717) 397-8081

v Information and Referral v Long-Term Living Assessments & Care Management v Home- and CommunityBased Support Services v Protection from Abuse and Neglect v APPRISE – Medicare & Related Health Insurance Counseling

Samaritan Counseling Center............................................ (717) 560-9969

v Senior Community Centers

T.W. Ponessa & Associates..................................................... (717) 560-7917

v Adult Day Services

–––––– Dental Services ––––––

v Caregiver Support

Dental Access Lancaster County (DALCO).....................(717) 544-3279

v Employment

Dental Services through Medical Assistance...............(800) 692-7462

v Ombudsman Program

SouthEast Lancaster Health Services Inc........................ (717) 299-6371 Water Street Health Services................................................ (717) 393-7709 –– Developmental Disabilities (See Disability Services) ––

–––––– Disability Services ––––––

v Transportation v Legal Assistance v Health and Wellness Programs

The ARC of lancaster county............................................. (717) 394-5251

v Volunteer Opportunities

Disability Empowerment Center...........................................(717) 394-1890

v LCOA Virtual Connections

Disability Rights Pennsylvania ............................................(800) 692-7443

... and much more!

Joni and Friends........................................................................(717) 522-1467 Pennsylvania MENTOR............................................................. (717) 657-2073 UDS Service Dogs......................................................................(717) 397-1841

• Developmental/Physical • Abilities in Motion.................................................................... (610) 376-0010

Contact us at:

150 North Queen Street, Suite 415 v Lancaster, PA 17603 717-299-7979 v 1-800-801-3070 aging@co.lancaster.pa.us v www.lancoaging.org

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Resource Directory • Mental Health/Intellectual • Arch Street Center..................................................................(717) 392-8536 behavioral Health & Developmental services............... (717) 299-8021 BH/DS Crisis Intervention....................................................... (717) 394-2631 Keystone Human Services...........................(888) 377-6504; (717) 232-7509 Mental Health America........................................................... (717) 397-7461 Mental Health Association of Pennsylvania.................(866) 578-3659 Pennsylvania Behavioral Health & Aging Coalition.....(717) 541-4219 Pennsylvania Client Assistance Program........................ (215) 557-7112 Pennsylvania Mental Health Consumers’ Association.............................................................................. (800) 887-6422

–––––– Domestic Violence –––––– Domestic Violence Legal Clinic......................................... (717) 291-5826 Domestic Violence Services of Lancaster......................(717) 299-1249 Lancaster County District Attorney’s Domestic Violence Unit......................................................... (717) 299-8100 Lancaster Women in Crisis................................................... (717) 299-7301 National Domestic Violence.............................................. (800) 799-7233 Pennsylvania Address Confidentiality Program (ACP)....................................(800) 563-6399; (877) 349-1064 (TTY) Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence................................................................. (800) 932-4632 Pennsylvania Coalition Against RAPE..............................(888) 772-7227 Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN)........... (800) 656-4673 Sexual Assault hotline............................................................ (717) 393-1735

The Pennsylvania Link to Aging and Disability� Resources can help you find the support and� care you need so you can stay home healthier� and longer. Our goal is to help you live� independently longer, where you choose.�

–––––– Emergency –––––– American Red Cross, Lancaster........................................ (717) 299-5561 Community Action Program of Lancaster.................. (717) 299-7301 Community Services group.................................................. (717) 390-1790 Lancaster County Emergency Management................ (717) 664-1200 Lancaster County Office of Aging.................................. (717) 299-7979

Information, referrals and assistance� Statewide - call toll-free�

1-800-753-8827�

Mental Health Crisis Intervention and Emergency Services............................................................... (877) 236-4600 United Way of Lancaster County....................................... (717) 394-0731 Victim/Witness Services..........................................................(717) 299-8048 YWCA Lancaster....................................................................... (717) 393-1735

–––––– Employment –––––– Training and services to help prepare you for the workforce.

A.H.E.D.D.......................................................................................(717) 560-1000 Community Action Program of Lancaster.................. (717) 299-7301

Berks-Lancaster-Lebanon Service Area� 40 North 9th Street • Reading, PA 17601� Call / text - 717.380.9714 • Email - blllink@mail.com� www.berkslancasterlebanonlink.org�

Community Services Group................................................. (717) 390-0353 Crispus Attucks Community Center................................... (717) 394-6604 Goodwill Industries............................................................... (717) 394-0647 Lancaster County CareerLink............................................ (717) 509-5613 Lancaster County Office of Aging.................................. (717) 299-7979

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Resource Directory New Choices/new options (YWCA).....................................(717) 869-6363

–––––– ESTATE PLANNING & PROBATE ––––––

Occupational Development Center.................................. (717) 397-4269 Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR).................... (717) 771-4407 (Voice) / (888) 575-9420 (TTY) Pennsylvania department of labor & industry.............(717) 783-3620

PA Link to Aging and Disability Resources – SA– 13 The Aging and Disability Resource Center is part of a nationwide effort to restructure services and supports for older adults, all persons with disabilities, veterans, family members, and care providers.

40 North Ninth Street, Reading, PA 17601................................ (717) 380-9714 www.berkslancasterlebanonlink.org................................. blllink@mail.com See our ad on page 4.

Service Access Management (SAM).................................. (877) 236-4600 United Disabilities Services.................................................... (888) 837-4235

Nikolaus & Hohenadel, LLP We offer counsel on estate planning; preparation of Wills, Financial, and Healthcare Powers of Attorney; Probate; and Elder Law. 212 North Queen Street, Lancaster, PA 17603......................... (717) 299-3726 www.n-hlaw.com

–––––– Events ––––––

50plus EXPOs 50plus EXPOs are lively, one-day events that bring businesses and communities together on a personal level. Look for them in Chester, Cumberland, Dauphin, Lancaster, and York counties.

P.O. Box 8049, Lancaster, PA 17601........................................... (717) 285-1350 www.50plusExpoPA.com

• Employment Opportunities •

Lancaster County Office of Aging Our 55+ Job Bank provides workshops and access to a wide variety of job listings.

150 North Queen Street, Suite 415, Lancaster, PA 17603.........(717) 299-7979 Employment Workshops and Job Bank..................................(800) 801-3070 www.lancoaging.org............................................aging@co.lancaster.pa.us See our ad on page 3.

Women’s Expo Premier women’s expos in the Susquehanna Valley featuring demonstrations, shopping, live makeovers, the latest in women’s health, and much more!

P.O. Box 8049, Lancaster, PA 17601........................................... (717) 285-1350 www.aGreatWayToSpendMyDay.com

–––––– Energy Assistance –––––– $1 Energy Fund (Dollar Energy Fund)............................. (800) 683-7036 Community action program (CAP).................................. (800) 732-0018 Evaluation Program (CARES).............................................. (800) 841-4141 Lancaster County Assistance.............................................. (717) 299-7411 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)..................................................................... (866) 857-7095 Low-Income Usage Reduction Program (LIURP)........... (800) 675-0222 National Fuel Gas Neighbor for Neighbor Heat Fund...................................................................................(800) 365-3234 Pennsylvania Power Company Reach Hardship Fund..........................................................................(800) 720-3600 Pennsylvania Power & Light (PPL) OnTrack.................... (800) 342-5775 Pennsylvania Utility Commission Office of Consumer Advocate.......................................................(800) 684-6560

TOGETHER, WE CAN DELIVER VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Packaging or Delivering Weekday Mornings

CALL NOW (717) 392-4842

Peoples natural gas company..........................................(800) 654-6335 UGI Utilities Inc. – Operation Share.....................................(800) 276-2722

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Resource Directory –––––– Eye Care Services ––––––

–––––– Food/Nutrition ––––––

Pennsylvania Association for the Blind.......................... (717) 766-2020

• Education/Counseling •

SENIORS EYECARE AMERICA..................................................... (800) 222-3937

Community Action Program of Lancaster County (CAPS)...................................................... (717) 299-7301

Vision corps...............................................................................(717) 291-5951 YWCA Lancaster....................................................................... (717) 393-1735

–––––– Financial Services –––––– • Assistance • Department of Public Welfare.............................................(800) 692-7462 Lancaster County Assistance Office................................ (717) 299-7411 Lancaster County Department of Veterans.................. (717) 299-7920 Military family Relief Assistance Program..................... (866) 292-7201 United Way.................................................................................. (717) 394-0731

The Family Health Council of Central Pennsylvania....(717) 761-7380

• Emergency Food • American Red Cross Lancaster County Chapter........ (717) 299-5561 Crispus Attucks Community Center................................... (717) 394-6604 Spanish American Civic Association.................................(717) 397-6267 St. Anne’s Catholic Church................................................. (717) 392-2225 Water Street Rescue Mission................................................. (717) 393-7709 Zion evangelical Lutheran Church...................................(717) 569-1359

• Food Banks •

• Emergency • American Red Cross Lancaster County Chapter........ (717) 299-5561

Alpha & Omega community Center................................... (717) 394-3021 Arca de Salvacion Iglesia Pentecostal............................(717) 291-5745

–––––– Fitness ––––––

Assembly of Christian Churches........................................ (717) 295-7539

Keystone State Games..............................................................(570) 760-0352

Community Food Bank – Mount Joy.................................(717) 653-5585 Council of churches.............................................................(717) 291-2261 Crispus Attucks Community................................................. (717) 394-6604

Lancaster County Office of Aging Health and wellness programming, such as Chronic Disease SelfManagement and Diabetes Self-Management workshops, Healthy Steps for Older Adults fall-risk assessments, evidenced-based exercise classes, and aquatic exercise are offered at senior community centers and other community locations.

150 North Queen Street, Suite 415, Lancaster, PA 17603 (717) 299-7979.............................................................................(800) 801-3070 www.lancoaging.org............................................aging@co.lancaster.pa.us See our ad on page 3.

Ebenezer Baptist Church........................................................ (717) 509-8413 El Redentor & St. Paul’s new creation...............................(717) 393-3035 Elizabethtown community cupboard................................(717) 361-8149 Hempfield Area Food Pantry................................................ (717) 898-2954 Jean Polite Food Bank...........................................................(717) 393-8379 Lancaster County Council of Churches........................(717) 291-2261 Lighthouse Food Pantry....................................................... (717) 354-0056 Manheim central food bank.................................(717) 665-2331, Ext. 13 New Holland area Food Pantry........................................ (717) 354-3776

AMRAMP PROVIDES ACCESSIBILITY AND INDEPENDENCE Solution for Anyone with Mobility Challenges

Our Mother of Perpetual Help.............................................(717) 733-6562 Peter’s Porch Food Pantry................................................... (717) 859-2100 Petra food bank......................................................................(717) 354-5394 Salvation Army..........................................................................(717) 397-7565 San Juan Bautista......................................................................(717) 392-4118 Solanco Food Bank...............................................................(717) 786-4308

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St. John’s Lutheran Church.................................................. (717) 394-2881 Water Street Rescue Mission................................................. (717) 393-7709

• Food Stamps • Lancaster County Assistance Office................................ (717) 299-7411 Pennsylvania Department of human services................(800) 692-7462

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Resource Directory • Meals on Wheels •

Eden Township............................................................................(717) 786-7915 Elizabeth Township...................................................................(717) 626-4302 Elizabethtown Borough.........................................................(717) 367-1700

Meals on Wheels Inc. We provide home-delivered meals to those who cannot prepare meals for themselves.

1085-B Manheim Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601............................ (717) 392-4842 www.mealsonwheelsoflancaster.org...................... info@lancastermow.org See our ad on page 5.

Ephrata Borough....................................................................(717) 738-9222 Ephrata Township..................................................................... (717) 733-1044 Fulton Township....................................................................... (717) 548-3514 Lancaster city........................................................................... (717) 291-4711 Lancaster Township................................................................. (717) 291-1213

Christiana/gap.........................................................................(717) 392-4842

Leacock Township...................................................................(717) 768-8585

Columbia....................................................................................(717) 684-4244

Lititz Borough...........................................................................(717) 626-2044

Elizabethtown/Mount Joy/Marietta................................... (717) 367-8528

Little Britain Township............................................................. (717) 529-2373

ephrata/cocalico..................................................................(717) 733-4846

Manheim Borough.................................................................. (717) 665-2461

hempfield/manheim twp/Conestoga valley/ Lampeter/willow street.........................................................(717) 392-4842

Manheim Township...................................................................(717) 569-6408

lancaster city..........................................................................(717) 392-4842

Marietta Borough................................................................... (717) 426-4143

Lititz...............................................................................................(717) 626-2500

Martic Township....................................................................... (717) 284-2167

manheim.......................................................................................(717) 537-6152

Millersville Borough............................................................. (717) 872-4645

millersville..................................................................................(717) 872-2415

Mount Joy Borough...............................................................(717) 653-2300

New Holland/Leola/terre hill............................................(717) 392-4842

Mount Joy Township................................................................(717) 367-8917

Paradise/Strasburg.................................................................(717) 940-4640

Mountville Borough..............................................................(717) 285-5547

Solanco.....................................................................................(717) 786-3426

New Holland Borough.........................................................(717) 354-4567

–––––– Government ––––––

Paradise Township...................................................................(717) 768-8222

• Local •

Penn Township.......................................................................... (717) 665-4508

Adamstown Borough............................................................(717) 484-2280

Pequea Township......................................................................(717) 464-2322

Akron Borough....................................................................... (717) 859-1600

Providence Township............................................................. (717) 786-7596

Bart Township............................................................................ (717) 786-2877

Quarryville Borough............................................................ (717) 786-2404

Brecknock Township..............................................................(717) 445-5933

Rapho Township........................................................................(717) 665-3827

Caernarvon Township...........................................................(717) 445-4244

Sadsbury Township.................................................................. (610) 593-6796

Christiana Borough............................................................... (610) 593-5199

Salisbury Township...................................................................(717) 768-8059

Clay Township........................................................................... (717) 733-9675

Strasburg Borough................................................................ (717) 687-7732

Colerain Township.................................................................. (717) 529-2570

Strasburg Township................................................................ (717) 687-6233

Columbia Borough.................................................. (717) 684-2467, Ext. 213

Terre Hill Borough..................................................................(717) 445-4581

Conestoga Township............................................................. (717) 872-4301

Upper Leacock Township....................................................... (717) 656-9755

Conoy Township...................................................................... (717) 367-4927

Warwick Township...................................................................(717) 626-8900

Denver Borough...................................................................... (717) 336-2831

West Cocalico Township......................................................(717) 336-8720

Drumore Township..................................................................(717) 548-2660

West Donegal Township......................................................... (717) 367-7178

Earl Township............................................................................(717) 354-0773

West Earl Township.................................................................. (717) 859-3201

East Cocalico Township....................................................... (717) 336-1720

West Hempfield Township.......................................................(717) 285-5554

East Donegal Township..........................................................(717) 426-3167

West Lampeter Township......................................................... (717) 464-3731

East Drumore Township.........................................................(717) 786-3622

• County •

East Earl Township..................................................................(717) 354-5593

Division of vital records......................................................(724) 656-3100

East Hempfield Township........................................................ (717) 898-3100

Lancaster County Office of Aging.................................. (717) 299-7979

East Lampeter Township......................................................... (717) 393-1567

Register of wills.......................................................................(717) 299-8243

East Petersburg Borough..................................................... (717) 569-9282

Veterans affairs....................................................................... (717) 299-7920

Manor Township.......................................................................(717) 397-4769

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Resource Directory • State • Legislative Reference Bureau............................................... (717) 787-4223 Penndot................................................(800) 932-4600; (800) 228-0676 (TDD) Pennsylvania department of aging.................................. (717) 783-1550

• Federal • Philadelphia passport agency............................................ (877) 487-2778

U.S. State Department 24-hour automated appointment system.

Presidential comment line.................(202) 456-1111; (202) 456-6213 (TTY) Social security administration..... (800) 772-1213; (800) 325-0778 (TTY) U.S. administration on aging.............................................. (202) 619-0724 U.S. capitol................................................................................. (202) 224-3121

Senate and House of Representatives switchboard.

U.S. immigration and naturalization service............... (800) 375-5283 (800) 767-1833 (TDD)

–––––– Health Resources –––––– ALS Association (Lou Gehrig’s Disease)............................(800) 782-4747 American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.................................................... (202) 387-1968 American Cancer Society................................................... (800) 227-2345 American Diabetes Association......................................... (888) 342-2383 American Heart Association Capitol Region Division...(800) 242-8721 American Lung Association...............................................(800) 548-8252 The Arc of Lancaster County............................................. (717) 394-5251 The Arc of the United States.................................................(800) 433-5255 Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities....................................................(888) 281-6531 CSG Behavioral Health Services......................................... (717) 285-7121 Deaf & Hard of Hearing Services of Lancaster County.............................................................. (717) 397-4741 Epilepsy Foundation of Eastern Pennsylvania...............(215) 629-5003 International Rett Syndrome Association..................... (513) 874-8020 Lancaster County Office of Aging.................................. (717) 299-7979 Mental Health America of Lancaster County............... (717) 397-7461 National Attention Deficit Disorder Association....... (800) 939-1019 National Council on Independent Living....................... (844) 778-7961 The National Down Syndrome Society............................ (800) 221-4602 National Multiple Sclerosis Foundation.........................(717) 509-6301 Pennsylvania Tourette Syndrome Alliance, Inc...........(800) 990-3300 Pennsylvania’s Service Network for Autism and Intellectual Disabilities................................................. (717) 236-2374 Smoking Cessation Programs............................................ (800) 419-4766 United Cerebral Palsy............................................................ (800) 872-5827 United Spinal Association.................................................... (800) 404-2898

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Resource Directory –––––– Healthcare –––––– • Financial Assistance • Department of human services............................................ (717) 299-7411

–––––– Home Care / Home Health Services –––––– Medical and non-medical services to qualified individuals in their home or in another community-based setting. Pennsylvania requires that all home care agencies and registries be licensed.

Lancaster County Behavioral Health and Developmental Services...............................................(717) 299-8021 Medicaid.................................................................................... (800) 537-8862 Medicare Extra Help.......................... (800) 772-1213; (800) 325-0778 (TTY) National Institute on Aging................................................ (800) 222-2225 PACE/PACENET, PACE Plus Medicare Programs.............. (800) 225-7223 Pennsylvania Department of Health................................. (877) 724-3258

Patriot Home Care Patriot Home Care provides waiver services. We will get you through the entire process. We work with state insurance companies.

Serving Lancaster County......................................................... (717) 798-9008 www.patriothomecare.org............................... mstehman@patriot-hc.com See our ad on page 8.

–––––– Home Improvements ––––––

PA Link to Aging and Disability Resources – SA– 13 The Aging and Disability Resource Center is part of a nationwide effort to restructure services and supports for older adults, all persons with disabilities, veterans, family members, and care providers.

40 North Ninth Street, Reading, PA 17601................................ (717) 380-9714 www.berkslancasterlebanonlink.org................................. blllink@mail.com See our ad on page 4.

Veterans HealthCare Benefits............................................. (800) 409-8771

–––––– Hearing Services –––––– Center for Independent Living of Central Pennsylvania.....................................................(800) 323-6060 Deaf & Hard of Hearing Services of Lancaster............ (717) 397-4741

Funds are offered to income-eligible homeowners, especially low-income persons, the elderly, persons with disabilities, families with children, and high residential-energy users in Lancaster County, to reduce energy costs.

Amramp Amramp: making life accessible and offering free evaluations for more than 20 years! Wheelchair ramps and stair lifts; rental and purchase options; vertical, incline, patient lifts; grab bars and accessible modifications.

Serving Lancaster, Dauphin, Cumberland, York, and surrounding counties...............................(717) 745-7267, (610) 585-2308 www.amramp.com........................................... philadelphia@amramp.com See our ad on page 6.

United Disabilities Services.................................................... (888) 837-4235 WarmWise: Audits & Rebates.................................................. (866) 956-0308 Weatherization Programs..........................(717) 787-1984; (866) 466-3972

–––––– Homeless Services –––––– Hearing & Ear Care Center, LLC We provide hearing services and diagnose and treat hearing disorders.

Celebrating 23 years of service (April 2021).

806 West Main Street, Mount Joy, PA 17552............................(717) 653-6300 200 Schneider Drive, Suite 1, Lebanon, PA 17046.................. (717) 274-3851 www.hearingandearcare.com See our ad on this page.

Community Homeless Outreach Center of Lancaster...(717) 397-5182 Veterans Victory House (VVH)..............................................(717) 397-5182

National Association of the Deaf.... (301) 587-1788; (301) 587-1789 (TTY) Pennsylvania Relay..................................................................................... 711 Pressley ridge.............................................................................(717) 397-5241

You’re invited to our spring and fall events!

omen’s Expos www.OLPevents.com

My mother and I used to sit on the porch whenever there was a thunderstorm and watch for lightning. I forgot how relaxing the sound of rain and thunder was. Every time I hear it now I think of her.

If you have hearing loss, you’re missing more than just sounds, you’re missing memories.

806 W. Main St t Mount Joy | (717) 653-6300 200 Schneider Dr., SuitF t Lebanon | (717) 274-3851 hearingandearcare.com

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Resource Directory –––––– Hospitals –––––– nemours children’s health system.................................... (717) 544-5511

When You Play, They Win.

penn medicine Lancaster General Health...................... (717) 544-5511 penn medicine Lancaster General health Women & Babies...........................................................(717) 544-3700 penn state children’s hospital............................................(717) 435-1000 upmc pinnacle lancaster.....................................................(717) 291-8211 upmc pinnacle lititz................................................................ (717) 625-5000 Wellspan VNA Home care......................................................(717) 738-3220

–––––– Hotlines –––––– AARP..............................................................................................(888) 687-2277 Alzheimer’s Helpline............................................................... (800) 272-3900 American cancer society information center.......... (800) 227-2345 American heart association...............................................(800) 242-8721 American liver foundation................................................(800) 465-4837 American lung association............................................... (800) 586-4872 American Parkinson’s Disease Association.................. (800) 223-2732 American Stroke Association.............................................(888) 478-7653 Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America................... (800) 727-8462 Bureau of Consumer Protection.......................................(800) 441-2555 CDC National STD and Aids Hotline.................................. (800) 232-4636 Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America, Inc........... (800) 343-3637 Department of health Complaints hotline.................... (800) 254-5164 Food Safety Meat & Poultry Hotline.................................(800) 535-4555

Older Pennsylvanian’s Benefit From:

Kidney Foundation Helpline.................................................(800) 622-9010 Medicaid.................................................................................... (800) 537-8862 Narcotics anonymous..........................................................(717) 393-4546

Prescription Drug Programs Free Transit & Reduced-Fare Shared Rides Hot Meals Programs • Property Tax & Rent Rebates Long-Term Living Services

National Elder Abuse Hotline.............................................(800) 490-8505 National Institute on Aging................................................ (800) 222-2225 Organ Donation.................................................................... (800) 528-2971 PACE............................................................................................. (800) 225-7223 PennDOT...................................................................................... (800) 932-4600 Pennsylvania Crime Stoppers.............................................. (800) 472-8477 Radon Hotline..........................................................................(800) 237-2366 Sexual assault hotline............................................................ (717) 392-7273 Social Security Information............................................... (800) 772-1213 Stroke & Neurological Information...............................(800) 352-9424 Tobacco Quitline.................................................................... (800) 784-8669 U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs..................................(800) 827-1000 U.S. Products Safety Commission...................................... (800) 638-2772

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Must Be 18 Years or Older to Play. Please Play Responsibly. Problem Gambling Helpline: 1-800-GAMBLER

Welfare Fraud.......................................................................... (800) 932-0582

–––––– Housing –––––– • Assistance • Clare House................................................................................(717) 291-8967

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Resource Directory Community Action Program.............................................. (717) 299-7301

Columbia Trinity House Apartments................................... (717) 684-4141

Community Basics, Inc........................................................... (717) 735-9590

Columbia Wagon werks....................................................... (717) 684-0920

Community First Fund............................................................. (717) 393-2351 Habitat for Humanity..............................................................(717) 392-8836 Homeowners Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program (HEMAP)............................................. (800) 342-2397 Housing Development Corporation MidAtlantic........ (717) 291-1911 Housing Discrimination Hotline........................................ (800) 669-9777 Housing and Urban Development.....................................(800) 440-8647 Lancaster City Housing Authority.................................... (717) 397-2835 Lancaster Housing Opportunity Partnership.................(717) 291-9945 Pennsylvania Housing Search........................................... (877) 428-8844

Country Club Apartments..................................................... (717) 391-8950

SACA Development Corp.........................................................(717) 397-6267

Denver Valley Estates............................................................ (717) 335-3600

Tabor Community Services, Inc...........................................(717) 397-5182

Duke Manor Apartments....................................................... (717) 397-4847

• Financial Assistance • Homeowner & Mortgage Assistance.............................. (800) 342-2397 Lancaster City Housing Authority.................................... (717) 397-2835 Lancaster Housing Opportunity Partnership.................(717) 291-9945 PHFA Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency............... (717) 780-3800 Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program...................................(888) 222-9190 Veterans Administration.......................................................(800) 827-1000

• Rental Assistance • Community Action Program – Columbia.......................(717) 684-8047 Community Action Program – Lancaster...................... (717) 299-7301 Economic Development and Neighborhood Revitalization............................................................................. (717) 291-4711 Lancaster City Housing Authority.................................... (717) 397-2835 Public Housing and Housing Choice.............................. (800) 955-2232 The Redevelopment Authority of the County of Lancaster............................................................................. (717) 394-0793 United Way.................................................................................. (717) 291-5465

–––––– Housing Options –––––– • Apartment Style • Independent living in a residential area. Generally does not have programs designed specifically for residents. Properties where only seniors (55+ or 62+) and/ or those who are disabled may reside.

The Apartments at General Cigar Place..........................(717) 509-6228 The Apartments at Heatherwoods...................................... (717) 335-2551 Cap Housing Corporation.................................................. (717) 299-7301 Church Street Towers..............................................................(717) 617-6720 Cocalico Place.......................................................................(717) 738-4240 Columbia Oak Hollow Apartments................................... (717) 342-2067 Columbia Oswego Village Apartments...........................(717) 684-3235 Columbia Rivercrest Apartments....................................... (717) 342-2067 Columbia Saint Peter Apartments....................................... (717) 684-9952

Community Basics, Inc. Need reasonably priced housing? Community Basics, Inc. develops and manages affordable rentals, helping you put your money toward building a brighter tomorrow.

Serving Lancaster County 601 East Market Street, Marietta, PA 17547............................. (717) 735-9590 www.communitybasics.com............................info@communitybasics.com See our ad on this page.

East King Street Apartments.................................................. (717) 293-1334 Elizabethtown Park Place Commons................................(717) 653-6265 Elizabethtown Whistlestop View Apartments...................(717) 361-6273 Farnum Street East................................................................... (717) 397-2835 The Franklin street Apartments............................................(717) 733-9330 Franklin Terrace.................................................... (717) 397-2835, Ext. 3427 Garden Court Apartments................................................... (717) 299-2291 Golden triangle apartments...............................................(717) 397-7091 Hillrise Cooperative.................................................................(717) 394-3714 Lancaster City Housing......................................................... (717) 397-2835 Lancaster county Housing Redevelopment Authorities.................................................................................. (717) 394-0793 Lancaster House South.......................................................... (717) 299-1308 Market House............................................................................ (717) 367-8007 Sylvan Retreat Apartments.................................................... (717) 285-2667 Village Garden........................................................................ (717) 569-9735

For active adults when apartment living is all you need!

Affordable housing for those 62 and older, located in beautiful, historic Marietta

One-bedroom rents start at $778 and include all utilities (heat, electric, water, sewer, trash), off-street parking, onsite laundry, community room, and community garden. Twobedrooms start at $933.

For applications and information, please contact: Community Basics, Inc. 717-735-9590 or info@communitybasics.com

601 East Market Street, Marietta

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Resource Directory • Life Sharing/Family Living Residences • Supportive living that allows individuals with intellectual disabilities to live with independence and dignity with the assistance of a caring and experienced staff.

The Center for Independent Living......................................(717) 394-1890 Community Services Group.................................................. (717) 285-7121 Faith Friendship Villa of Mountville..................................(717) 285-5596 Friendship Community............................................................ (717) 656-2466 Keystone human services...................................................... (717) 581-8229 Partners in Achieving Independence (PAI)....................... (717) 945-6273 Shared Support, Inc.................................................................(717) 735-2360

–––––– Human Services –––––– • Pennsylvania Waiver Programs • Waivers offer an array of services and benefits such as choice of qualified providers, due process, and health and safety assurances.

OBRA Waiver.............................................................................. (877) 550-4227 Covers services available for Pennsylvania residents age 18–59 with severe developmental physical disability, helping them to remain as independent as possible.

Options Program.................................................................... (717) 299-7979 An array of community-based long-term care provided by the Area Agency on Aging to help consumers function at optimal level while remaining in the most appropriate setting.

Pennsylvania Independent Enrollment Broker............ (877) 550-4227 A contracted statewide entity that facilitates and streamlines the eligibility/enrollment process for applicants seeking services.

Person/Family Directed Support Waiver...........................(800) 692-7462 Designed to help persons with developmental disabilities live more independently in their homes and communities and provides a variety of services that promote community living, including self-directed service models and traditional, agency-based service models.

–––––– Information and Referral ––––––

Act 150.......................................................................................... (717) 787-8091 Home- and community-based program for people with physical disabilities. To be eligible you must be able to choose and supervise your care worker(s), manage your own finances, and manage your own legal matters.

Lancaster County Office of Aging.................................. (717) 299-7979

Adult Autism Waiver................................................................ (866) 539-7689 Provides long-term services and support to the specific needs of adults age 21 or older with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

–– Intellectual Disabilities (See Disability Services) ––

Aging Waiver (Transitioned to Community HealthChoices)........................................................................ (888) 753-8827 A long-term living program that provides older Pennsylvanians the help they need to live independently in their homes or community.

AIDS Waiver................................................................................ (800) 922-9384 For individuals 21 years of age or older who have symptomatic HIV disease.

Commcare Waiver................................................................. (877) 550-4227 For individuals with traumatic brain injury (TBI).

Community Living Waiver......................................................(717) 787-1870 Provides community participation support, education support services, assistive technology, benefits counseling, home accessibility adaptations, and more for individuals with autism and ID of all ages, and individuals with DD ages 0-8.

Consolidated Waiver for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities...................................................................................(800) 692-7462 For individuals with an intellectual disability. Designed to help them live more independently by providing a variety of services that promote community living.

Independence Waiver (Transitioned to Community HealthChoices).........................................................................(800) 692-7462 For adults with severe disability. May help them live or remain in the community and live as independently as possible.

LIFE (Living independence For the Elderly) Program................................................................................... (844) 824-3655 A federal program that helps adults 55 and over meet their healthcare needs in the community.

Nursing Home Transition (NHT) Program....................... (800) 833-5196 The NHT was developed to assist and empower consumers who want to move from a nursing facility back to a home of their choice in the community. NHT provides the opportunity for individuals and their families or caregivers to be fully informed of all long-term service and support options.

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–––––– Insurance –––––– Insurance Information Hotline........................................ (800) 272-4232

–––––– Legal Services –––––– Lancaster Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service... (717) 393-0737

Lancaster County Office of Aging Lawyer referral service to local attorneys for reduced-cost consultation on a wide range of issues, for clients age 60 and above.

150 North Queen Street, Suite 415.............................................(717) 299-7979 Lancaster, PA 17603 Lawyer Referral Program...........................................................(800) 801-3070 www.lancoaging.org............................................aging@co.lancaster.pa.us See our ad on page 3.

Law Offices of William C. Haynes Our attorneys have invested their time to complete the lengthy certification and accreditation process. There are few attorneys in the country with these qualifications.

2173 Embassy Drive, Suite 252 Lancaster, PA 17603............... (717) 299-5453 www.billhayneslawoffices.com................. Info@billhayneslawoffices.com See our ad on page 13.

Mid Penn Legal Services........................................................ (800) 732-0025 Pennsylvania Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service.......................................................................(800) 692-7375 Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission – Harrisburg Office.....................................................................(717) 787-4410 SeniorLAW center.................................................................... (215) 988-1242

–––––– Libraries –––––– Adamstown Area Library..................................................... (717) 484-4200 Columbia Public Library........................................................(717) 684-2255

Resource Directory Eastern Lancaster County Library....................................(717) 354-0525

–– Mental Health (See Disability Services) ––

Elizabethtown Public Library................................................ (717) 367-7467

–– Neurology (See Surgeons) ––

Ephrata Public Library............................................................ (717) 738-9291 Lancaster Public Library............................. (717) 394-2651; (717) 396-6925 Lancaster Public Library – Leola Branch....................... (717) 656-7920 Lancaster Public Library – Mountville Branch............. (717) 285-3231

–––––– Police Departments –––––– In the event of an emergency, dial 911.

Akron Police Department.....................................................(717) 859-6600 Columbia Borough Police Department...........................(717) 684-7735

Lititz Public Library................................................................... (717) 626-2255

East Cocalico Police Department.................................... (717) 336-1725

Manheim Community Library...............................................(717) 665-6700

East Earl Township Police Department............................ (717) 355-5302

Manheim Township Public Library......................................(717) 560-6441

East Lampeter Township Police Department.....................(717) 291-4676

Milanof-Schock Library........................................................(717) 653-1510

East Hempfield Township Police Department.................. (717) 898-3103

Moores Memorial Library....................................................(610) 593-6683

Elizabethtown Police Department...................................... (717) 367-6540

Pequea Valley Public Library............................................... (717) 768-3160

Ephrata Borough Police Department...............................(717) 738-9200

Quarryville Library................................................................. (717) 786-1336

Lancaster City Bureau of Police.........................................(717) 664-1180

Salisbury Township Library....................................................(717) 442-3304

Lancaster County Sheriff.....................................................(717) 299-8200

Strasburg-Heisler Library...................................................... (717) 687-8969

Lititz Borough Police Department......................................(717) 626-6393

Shuts Environmental Library............................................... (717) 295-2055

Manheim Borough Police Department............................. (717) 665-2481

–––––– Medicaid ––––––

Manheim Township Police Department............................. (717) 569-6401 Manor Township Police Department................................. (717) 299-5231 Millersville Borough Police Department........................ (717) 872-4657 Mount Joy Borough Police Department......................... (717) 653-1650

Patriot Home Care Patriot Home Care provides waiver services. We will get you through the entire process. We work with state insurance companies.

Serving Lancaster County......................................................... (717) 798-9008 www.patriothomecare.org............................... mstehman@patriot-hc.com See our ad on page 8.

–––––– Medical Equipment & Supplies ––––––

New Holland Police Department.......................................(717) 354-4647 Northern Lancaster County Regional Police Department...................................................................(717) 733-0965 Northwest Regional Police Department......................... (717) 367-8481 Quarryville Police Department...........................................(717) 786-3121 Southern Regional Police Department............................(717) 235-3944

United Disabilities Services (UDS)......................................... (888) 837-4235

West Earl Township Police Department............................. (717) 859-1411

–––––– Medicare ––––––

West Hempfield Township Police Department..................(717) 285-5554 West Lampeter Township Police Department................... (717) 464-2421

Highmark Because life should be easy. That’s why Highmark has a team to answer any of your Medicare questions. Call today!

120 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.................................... (866) 435-6104 discoverhighmark.com

• Counseling •

Veteran Disability Benefits You fought for us. Let us fight for you.

If your veteran’s benefits have been denied, then you need a veteran lawyer on your side.

Social Security Disability & SSI Video Conference Hearings Available

Have your hearing in the convenience and comfort of our office.

Lancaster County Office of Aging – Apprise APPRISE is an insurance counseling program to help older Pennsylvanians understand Medicare and provide objective information on insurance that’s secondary to Medicare and benefits that can help with the cost of Medicare and prescriptions.

150 North Queen Street, Suite 415, Lancaster, PA 17603 (717) 299-7979.............................................................................(800) 801-3070 www.lancoaging.org............................................aging@co.lancaster.pa.us See our ad on page 3.

Call 717-299-5453

Our attorneys have been approved by the Veterans Administration Participant in the “Thank A Vet” Discount Program

for a Free consultation!

www.billhayneslawoffices.com

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Resource Directory –––––– Post Offices ––––––

Pequea.........................................................................................(717) 284-4401

Adamstown................................................................................(717) 484-4224

Quarryville................................................................................ (717) 786-2420

Akron...........................................................................................(717) 859-5546

Reamstown................................................................................. (717) 336-6101

Bainbridge.................................................................................. (717) 426-1085

Refton.......................................................................................... (717) 786-2707

Bart...............................................................................................(717) 786-2208

Reinholds....................................................................................(717) 336-2354

Bausman.......................................................................................(717) 397-6740

Rheems.......................................................................................... (717) 367-4938

Bird-in-Hand...............................................................................(717) 393-6191

Rohrerstown............................................................................. (717) 394-0982

Blue Ball......................................................................................(717) 354-5465

Ronks........................................................................................... (717) 687-8201

Bowmansville...........................................................................(717) 445-5821

Silver Spring............................................................................... (717) 285-4013

Brownstown.............................................................................(717) 656-7333

Smoketown................................................................................ (717) 394-4841

Christiana..................................................................................(610) 593-5050

Stevens......................................................................................... (717) 336-6724

Columbia....................................................................................(717) 684-5391

Strasburg................................................................................... (717) 687-3942

Conestoga.................................................................................(717) 872-5961

Talmage.......................................................................................(717) 656-8355

Denver.........................................................................................(717) 336-2230

Terre Hill..................................................................................... (717) 445-5044

Downtown Lancaster........................................................... (717) 509-7663

Washington Boro...................................................................(717) 684-5727

East Earl......................................................................................(717) 354-7253

Willow Street.............................................................................(717) 464-3540

East Lancaster.......................................................................... (717) 291-2905

Witmer..........................................................................................(717) 299-3365

Elizabethtown............................................................................(717) 367-1307

–––––– Prescriptions ––––––

Elm................................................................................................ (717) 665-7070

• Assistance •

Ephrata........................................................................................ (717) 733-2390

BenefitsCheckup....................................................................... (202) 479-1200

Gap................................................................................................(717) 442-4004

Lancaster County Council of Churches........................(717) 291-2261

Goodville.................................................................................. (717) 445-5055

Lancaster County Office of Aging – County Services Center......................................................... (717) 299-7979

Gordonville.............................................................................(717) 768-3584 Holtwood..................................................................................(717) 284-2850 Hopeland.................................................................................... (717) 733-0151 Intercourse................................................................................ (717) 768-8431 Kinzers..........................................................................................(717) 442-4226 Kirkwood.....................................................................................(717) 529-2016 Lampeter......................................................................................(717) 464-4031 Landisville.................................................................................. (717) 898-8812 Leola............................................................................................ (717) 656-2401 Lititz............................................................................................... (717) 626-2329 Manheim...................................................................................... (717) 665-2122

Lancaster County Prescription Drug Discount Cards........................................................................ (877) 321-2652 Medicare Extra Help.......................... (800) 772-1213; (800) 325-0778 (TTY) PACE/PACENET, PACE Plus Medicare Programs.............. (800) 225-7223 Partnership for Prescription Assistance.........................(888) 477-2669 Veterans Health Care Benefits............................................ (800) 409-8771

–––––– Retirement Living Options ––––––

These communities offer a comprehensive package of services tailored to individual needs, abilities, and preferences as residents grow older, offering all levels of care.

• assisted living •

Marietta...................................................................................... (717) 426-1106 Maytown......................................................................................(717) 426-1752 Millersville..................................................................................(717) 872-5011 Mount Joy.................................................................................. (717) 653-4231 Mountville................................................................................. (717) 285-7859 Narvon........................................................................................(717) 354-5955 Neffsville..................................................................................... (717) 569-0703

Providence Place Senior Living of Lancaster Our age-in-place community offers independent living, assisted living, and two levels of memory care close to home.

1380 Elm Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17603................................... (717) 392-4100 www.providence-place.com.......................................info@prov-place.com

• dementia Care •

New Holland.............................................................................(717) 354-2257 New Providence........................................................................ (717) 786-7111 Paradise.......................................................................................(717) 687-7752 Peach Bottom............................................................................(717) 548-2646 Penryn..........................................................................................(717) 665-7200

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Providence Place Senior Living of Lancaster Our age-in-place community offers independent living, assisted living, and two levels of memory care close to home.

1380 Elm Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17603................................... (717) 392-4100 www.providence-place.com.......................................info@prov-place.com

Resource Directory –––––– Senior Community Centers ––––––

Anxiety and Panic Support Group...................................... (717) 397-7461

Senior community centers throughout Lancaster County provide a wide range of educational and recreational activities. Lunchtime meals served. Transportation available.

Arthritis....................................................................................... (717) 291-5462

Columbia Senior Center....................................................... (717) 684-4850

Blind Association ....................................................................(717) 291-5951

Elizabethtown Area Senior Center.................................... (717) 367-7984 Lancaster Neighborhood Senior Center....................... (717) 299-3943 Lancaster Rec Senior Center...............................................(717) 399-7671 Lititz Senior Center...................................................................(717) 626-2800 Luis MuÑoz Marin Senior Center......................................... (717) 295-7989

Bipolar......................................................................................... (717) 397-7461 Breast Cancer Caregiver................................................................................. (800) 677-1116 Elizabethtown......................................................................... (717) 367-1121 Ephrata..................................................................................... (717) 721-5750 Hospice Care..........................................................................(717) 295-3900 Lancaster.................................................... (717) 355-6000; (717) 544-3755

Millersville Senior Center..................................................... (717) 871-9600

Central Pennsylvania ataxia support group............... (610) 996-5814; (610) 873-1852

Next Gen Senior Center.......................................................... (717) 786-4770

Diabetes........................................................................................ (717) 291-5462

–––––– Senior Services ––––––

Divorce....................................................................................... (717) 291-5462 Down Syndrome.......................................................................(717) 478-8537 Epilepsy......................................................................................... (800) 887-7165

Meals on Wheels Inc. We provide home-delivered meals to those who cannot prepare meals for themselves.

1085-B Manheim Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601............................ (717) 392-4842 www.mealsonwheelsoflancaster.org...................... info@lancastermow.org See our ad on page 5.

Fibromyalgia............................................................................ (717) 291-5462 Gamblers Anonymous............................................................(215) 987-3723 Grandparents........................................................................... (717) 291-5462 Heart............................................................................................ (717) 291-5462 Kidney........................................................................................... (717) 291-5462 Men’s Depression Support Group........................................ (717) 397-7461 Mental Health............................................................................ (717) 291-5462 Mood Disorder Support Group........................................... (717) 397-7461

Patriot Home Care Patriot Home Care provides waiver services. We will get you through the entire process. We work with state insurance companies.

Serving Lancaster County......................................................... (717) 798-9008 www.patriothomecare.org................................ mstehman@patriot-hc.com See our ad on page 8.

–––––– Service Organizations –––––– A club of professional or businesspeople organized for their coordination of and participation in public service.

Pennsylvania Lions Club........................................................(717) 564-2586

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Support Group........................................................................... (717) 397-7461 Parkinson’s Disease................................................................. (717) 291-5462 Scleroderma............................................................................. (717) 291-5462 Sleep Disorders......................................................................... (717) 291-5462 Stroke Support Group............................................................ (717) 291-5462

RRTA Gets Seniors Where They Want To Go! Red Rose Transit

Rotary Club of Lancaster.....................................................(717) 581-8811 Willow Street Lions Club.........................................................(717) 464-7176

Alcoholics Anonymous......................... (717) 394-3238 for locations Alcoholics Anonymous – Sober Voices group...........(712) 432-0075 (access code 654443#) Alzheimer’s Disease................................... (800) 272-3900 for locations American Cancer Society................................................... (800) 227-2345

Red Rose Access

www.redrosetransit.com

–––––– Support Groups –––––– A group of people whose members exchange give and receive both emotional and practical support, share ideas, and provide each other with information.

Visit our website or call us for an application or more information.

Seniors ride FREE on any RRTA bus route.

Anywhere. Anytime.

Red Rose Transit 717-397-4246 Red Rose Access 717-291-1243

Seniors, 65 or older, can get a Senior ID Card to ride free.

This door-to-door service allows seniors to get to doctor appointments, shopping trips, or any other trip they need.

Amputee Support Team of Lancaster................................ (717) 665-0139; (717) 283-6664

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Resource Directory –––––– Tax Assistance ––––––

–––––– Volunteer Opportunities ––––––

IRS (Internal Revenue Service)............................................. (800) 829-1040 Taxpayer Assistance................................................................. (717) 291-1994 VITA – Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program....... (717) 291-5462

–––––– Telephone Assistance –––––– Telephone Assistance Programs........................................(800) 788-5616

–––––– Transportation Services –––––– Support from a governmental unit or the general public. May be free, reduced fare, or donations depending on entity.

Lancaster County Office of Aging Volunteers may work on a specific, time-limited project or assist older adults in a number of program areas to include APPRISE, Ombudsman, Caregiver Support, Senior Community Centers, Lancaster Senior Games, and Property Tax/Rent Rebate programs.

150 North Queen Street, Suite 415, Lancaster, PA 17603 (717) 299-7979.............................................................................(800) 801-3070 www.lancoaging.org............................................aging@co.lancaster.pa.us See our ad on page 3.

Lancaster County Office of Aging Reduced-fare, lottery-funded transportation is provided to senior centers, medical appointments, and other county locations through an agreement with the South Central Transportation Authority.

150 North Queen Street, Suite 415.............................................(717) 299-7979 Lancaster, PA 17603 Transportation Program.............................................................(800) 801-3070 www.lancoaging.org............................................aging@co.lancaster.pa.us See our ad on page 3.

Meals on Wheels Inc. We provide home-delivered meals to those who cannot prepare meals for themselves.

1085-B Manheim Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601............................ (717) 392-4842 www.mealsonwheelsoflancaster.org...................... info@lancastermow.org See our ad on page 5.

Medical Assistance Transportation Program (MATP)...(717) 291-1243

RSVP of the Capital Region Inc RSVP connects volunteers 55+ with the people and organizations that need them most.

50 Utley Drive, Suite 400, Camp Hill, PA 17011.........................(717) 541-9521 www.rsvpcapreg.org................................... admindirector@rsvpcapreg.org See our ad on this page.

Red Rose Transit Seniors have great advantages with RRTA’s transportation services. Ride free on our bus routes or at a discounted rate on our shared-ride service.

45 Erick Road, Lancaster, PA 17601.......................................... (717) 397-4246 Red Rose Access.........................................................................(717) 291-1243 www.redrosetransit.com See our ad on page 15.

Volunteers of America.......................................................... (717) 236-1440

–––––– Weatherization Programs –––––– Funds are offered to income-eligible homeowners, especially low-income persons, the elderly, persons with disabilities, families with children, and high residentialenergy users in Lancaster County, to reduce energy costs.

The Shared-Ride Program.......................................(717) 783-8025, Ext. 59

Pennsylvania Weatherization Assistance Program....(866) 466-3972

Veterans Transportation Services.................................... (717) 299-7920

UGI’s Weatherization Program.......................................... (800) 844-9276

–– Utilities (See Energy Assistance) ––

WarmWise: Audits & Rebates.................................................. (866) 956-0308

–––––– Veterans Services –––––– Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs............................................................. (800) 547-2838 U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs..................................(800) 827-1000 Veterans Affairs Caregiver support program............. (717) 272-6621 Veterans Affairs of Lancaster County........................... (717) 299-7920 Veterans healthcare benefits............................................. (800) 409-8771 Veterans Medical Center Telephone Care......................(717) 228-6041 (800) 409-8771, ext. 6041 Veterans Outpatient Clinic...................................................(717) 290-6900 Veterans Transportation Services.................................... (717) 299-7920 Veterans victory house.........................................................(717) 397-5182

–– Vision (See Eye Care Services) ––

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Make giving back your second act — start volunteering today!

RSVP connects volunteers age 55+ with the people and organizations that need them most.

RSVPCapReg.org | 1-800-870-2616 Facebook.com/RSVPCapitalRegion