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Directory of Local Service Providerspage12American Cancer Society325 Center St.(P) 800-458-3856St. Marys, PA 15857(Website) www.cancer.orgPrevention, Education, Detection, Patient Services, Advocacy and Mission SupportOpportunitiesAmerican Red Cross PA Heartland Chapter109 N. Brady St(P) 814-371-2750Dubois, PA 15801(OR) 1800/RED-CROSS(Email) info@arcpaheartland.org(Website) www.arcpaheartland.orgProvides to all residents of Elk and Cameron counties health and safety educationand training, disaster preparedness, education, and response. Armed forces,emergency services, blood services - provide area blood mobiles.American Respiratory Alliance of Western PA200 Smith Drive(P) 800-220-1990Suite E, Cranberry Twp, PA 16066(F) 724-772-1180(Website) www.healthylungs.orgProvides education, training, direct services, research funding and advocacy toanyone concerned with lung health issues. Programs include Smokefree for Life(smoking cessation), Smokeless Saturday (students who smoke), Asthma Camps(students with asthma); Breathing Partners (support group for those w/ lung cancer).Animal Friends of Elk and Cameron Counties, Inc.106 South Michael Street(P) 814-594-4948St. Marys, PA 15857Provides rescue, treatment, and adoption services for abandoned and unwantedanimals. Volunteer opportunities are available.Arthritis Foundation, Central PA Chapter3544 North Progress Ave, Suite 204(P) 800-776-0746Harrisburg, PA 17110(F) 717-763-0903Provide literature on topics related to arthritis, train leaders and instructors inthe Arthritis Foundation Life Improvement Series, provide community outreachprograms, raise funds to assist in finding a cure and support advocacy efforts thatprovide support for those living with arthritis.ATA (Area Transportation Authority)44 Transportation Center(P) 866-ATA-4YOUJohnsonburg, PA 15845(F) 814-965-1207(Email) ATA@ATATrans.com(Website) www.ATATrans.comProvides comprehensive, safe, convenient, accessible, and affordable transportationto those who are in need.

Directory of Local Service Providerspage13Beacon Light Behavioral Health Systems800 East Main Street(P) 814-817-1400Bradford, PA 16701(F) 814-362-2185(Email) jpolicastro@beacon-light.org(Website) www.beacon-light.orgProvides individualized behavioral health services to meet the needs of families theyserve through programs such as wraparound, mobile therapy, emergency shelter,residential treatment facility, MR/DD service, intensive treatment programs,alternative education, foster care, juvenile sexual offender assessment services.Bendigo State Park ComplexPO Box A, 533 State Park Rd.(P) 814-965-2646Johnsonburg, PA 15845(F) 814-965-3161(Email) hdzemyan@state.pa.us(Website) www.dcnr.state.paProviding outdoor recreation opportunities as well as environmental educationprograms. Group and school programs are available.Big Brothers Big Sisters of Jefferson, Elk and McKean CountiesThe Guidance Center(P) 814-371-0613602 West Dubois AveToll Free 1-877-776-1636Dubois, PA 15801(F) 814-371-1058(Email) bbbselk@guidancecenter.net(Website) www.BBBS-JEM.orgBig Brothers Big Sisters matches Elk County youth ages 5-18 in a supportive oneon one relationship with a responsible, professionally screened adult volunteer.Matches are made based on common interests, geographic proximity and parentand volunteer preferences. Matches meet 2-4 times per month and engage inmutually agreed upon community recreational activities and hobbies. Volunteersserve as friends, mentors and role models to help children gain confidence, increaseskills, expand interests and hobbies, and improve connections and bonding withinthe family, school and community. Matches are professionally supported throughongoing case management. Match support specialists monitor and offer resourcesto support child safety, child development, and match relationship development.Match support specialists also help families connect to additional services in thecommunity, facilitate free group recreational activities for matches and childrenwaiting to be matched, and access free tickets for mentors and children to visit zoos,museums, theatre productions, professional sporting events and more. Additionalvolunteer opportunities include participating in Bowl For Kids’ Sake, the program’slargest annual fundraiser, by getting a team together, donating prizes, or being a lanesponsor. Other volunteer opportunities include demonstrating a hobby or skill at agroup activity, hosting or sponsoring a group activity, or becoming a member of theElk County Big Brothers Big Sisters Task Force.

Directory of Local Service Providerspage14Boys’& Girls’ Club of St. Marys Inc.19 N. St. Marys Street(P) 814-781-1910St. Marys, PA 15857(F) 814-834-6322(Email) boygirl@penn.comProvides a wide variety of youth-oriented activities for members. Regular clubmemberships open to youth in 1st - 12th grades who reside in the St, Marys AreaSchool District. Also offers numerous other programs and services to adults and thecommunity.Bureau of Blindness and Visual Services4200 Lovell Place(P) 814-8343415Erie, PA 16503(F) 814-871-4746(Email) aujohnston@pa.govProvides auxiliary aids and services upon request to individuals with disabilities.CAPSEA, Inc. (Citizens Against Physical, Sexual, & Emotional Abuse, Inc.)PO Box 464(P) 814-772-3838Ridgway, PA 15853(F) 814-772-9270Cameron (phone) 814-486-1227(Email) elkcapsea@windstream.net(Website) www.pavisnet.com/capseaCAPSEA provides confidential ongoing assistance to victims of all physical, sexual,and emotional abuse, in Elk and Cameron counties, as well as serious crime victims/witnesses. Services include a 24-hour hotline, crisis intervention, counseling/support, emergency shelter, Protection From Abuse information and referral, andtransportation/ accompaniment to medical/legal appointments, Prevention education/training to schools, community groups, and professionals is available.Catholic Charities and Adoption Services90 Beaver Drive, 11 119D, Box 2(P) 814-371-4717DuBois, PA 15801(F) 814-371-4718Provides professional counseling to couples, families, and individuals; adoptionservices to birth families and families wishing to adopt an infant or older child; andhelps pregnant women and women with infants by providing material needs andcounseling at no cost to the client.Catholic Charities CenterFranklin Center(P) 814-781-3034 (Main #)32 S. St. Marys Street, #9(P) 814-788-5057 (Secondary #)St. Marys, PA 15857Provides a variety of cultural, educational and peer support services for families,children, and individuals in the St. Marys area. Operates Women In Need (WIN),which provides baby needs, such as diapers, formula, food, clothing, furniture andcounseling.

Directory of Local Service Providerspage15Cameron/Elk Behavioral and Developmental Programs94 Hospital St.(P) 814-772-8016Ridgway, PA 15853(F) 814-772-8337Each person enrolled in the program is assigned a supports coordinator who assessesthe individual’s needs and helps to locate, coordinate, and monitor appropriateservices to meet those needs. Examples of services are employment support, respite,supports for independent living, residential programs, daytime activities, adaptiveequipment, and architectural and vehicular adaptations.CenClear427 N St. Marys St.(P) 814-834-9283St. Marys, PA 15857(F) 814-834-1180CenClear’s Mental Health and Drug & Alcohol Division is dedicated to providingrecovery driven, high quality consumer-oriented treatment services to consumersacross the life span that are innovative and consistent with best practice guidelinesand regulatory requirements. We provide a wide variety of trauma informed mentalhealth services to residents of all ages residing in Elk and Cameron Counties.Services include: Mental Health Outpatient Services; Certified Peer Specialist;Parent Child Interactive Therapy; Behavioral Health Rehabilitative Services;Maintaining Strengths Program; Family Based Mental Health; Blended CaseManagement; Transition Age Support Services; and Community and School BasedBehavioral Health. CenClear also provides the PA Pre-K Counts program in ElkCounty for children ages 3-5.CE Behavioral and Developmental Programs - Early Intervention94 Hospital St.(P) 814-772-8016Ridgway PA 15853(F) 814-772-8337Services that support childrens needs in the following areas of development:physical, cognitive, communication, social and emotional, adaptive, vision andhearing.Child Care Information ServicesP.O. Box 389(P) 800-638-4670Emporium, PA 15834(F) 814-486-0825To help families choose and find quality child care and assist low-income familieswith paying for child care.Christian Food BankPO Box 1033St. Marys, PA 15857(P) 814-834-1951Provides non-perishable food items for low-income families in St. Marys. Foodboxes distributed every Thursday, 1-3 p.m. at 817 S. Michael Rd., St. Marys.

Directory of Local Service Providerspage16CNB Bank133 Washington St.(P) 814-834-1600St. Marys, PA 15857Financial service provider focused on changing needs of people and businesses byproviding highest level quality service.Community Care Behavioral Health Organization480 Jeffers St.(P) 814-35-5700DuBois, PA 15801(F) 866-813-6041(Email) gwinmw@ccbh.com(Website) www.ccbh.comWe focus on the whole health and wellness of individuals in treatment for behavioraland substance abuse challenges and we use our clinical and technical expertise.Community Education Center of Elk and Cameron Counties4 Erie Ave., Suite 200/ 221 East 2nd St.(P) 814-781-3437 or 877-672-3667St. Marys, PA 15857/ Emporium, PA 15834 (F) 814-781-3447(Email) cec@communityedcenter.org(Website) www.communityedcenter.orgTogether with business, education, and community partners, the CommunityEducation Center offers professional, academic and personal opportunities forlifelong learning in Elk and Cameron Counties and the surrounding areas. We dothis by coordinating with institutions of higher, education and business/industryassociations to bring relevant degree programs, non-credit training, workshops andacademic advisement to your community. The CEC also coordinates the LeadershipElk and Cameron program and the DISCOVER Partnership business and educationconnect program.Community Nurses, Inc.757 Johnsonburg Rd., Suite 200(P) 814-781-1415St. Marys, PA 15857(F) 814-781-6987(Email) info@communitynurses.org(Website) www.communitynurses.orgProvides home health services, hospice care, personal care assistance, home choresassistance, respite care, adult day services.Curves3 Shawmut Square, St. Marys, PA 15857(P) 814-834-1205(Email) curvesofstmarys@windstream.net (Website) www.curvesofstmarys.comProvides strength training, stretching, weight management classes, and other servicesto women to improve their health.

Directory of Local Service Providerspage17Department of Veterans’ Affairs300 Center St., PO Box 448(P) 814-776-5370Ridgway, PA 15853(F) 814-776-5379(Email) veterans@elkoes.ncentral.com(Website) www.co.elk.pa.us/veteran affairs.htmProvides education, loans, health, and emergency assistance to Elk County’sveterans and their families.Dickinson Center, Inc.A Member of Journey Health System43 Servidea Drive(P) 814-776-2145Ridgway, PA 15853(F) 814-776- 1470(Website) www.dickinsoncenter.orgwww.journeyhealth.orgCrisis Hotline: 1-800-652-0562Dickinson Center, Inc. is committed to helping individuals reach their full potentialby providing a comprehensive spectrum of behavioral health, intellectual disability,and prevention services. Service region includes: Elk, Cameron, Potter, McKean,Forest, Warren, Jefferson, and Clearfield counties.Our services by domain are as follows:Mental Health: Outpatient, School Outpatient, Intensive Outpatient, CaseManagement Services, Drop-In Center, Emergency/Crisis Services, EmploymentSupport Services, Family-Based Services, Autism, Children’s Partial Hospitalization,Peer Support Services, Site-Based and Mobile Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services,Recovery Program, Employee Assistance Program, and Total Health/BehavioralHealth/Physical Health Integration.Intellectual Disability Services: Community Habilitation Services (Adult HabilitationCenter, Adult Day Treatment), Employment Support Services, Pre-Vocational Services(Elkwood Arts), Residential Services (Group Homes/Life Sharing).Children’s Prevention Services: (St. Marys Location 834-2602) Incredible Years, LIFEProgram, Parents as Teachers, Signs of Suicide Program, Staying Connected with YourTeen, Student Assistance Program and The Parents as Teachers Children’s Center.DISCOVER Partnership of Cameron and Elk Counties4 Erie Avenue Suite 200(P) 814-781-3437St. Marys, PA 15857(F) earheaded by the Community Education Center, the DISCOVER Partnership iscommitted to creating an awareness among the residents and young people about theeducation, career and community opportunities available in the region. DISCOVERplans activities that enhance relationships between K-12 schools, higher educationand business and industry. Activities include, but are not limited to, coordinatingjob shadows, career exploration activities and work based learning programs forstudents. The program manager also acts as the liaison between business andeducation.

Directory of Local Service Providerspage18Dr. David G. Sanderson, DPM238 Chestnut Street(P) 814-834-7240St. Marys, PA 15857(F) 814-781-6581(Email) dgsandz@windstream.netProvides foot screenings for the detection, prevention, and treatment of medicalconditions concerning the foot and ankle. Evaluation of circulation, skin and nails,neurological, and orthopedics services are also available.Dr. Dawn Luvaas123 Center St.(P) 814-834-2165St. Marys, PA 15857(F) 814-834-9450(Website) www.visionsource-drdawnluvaas.comProvides eye care services; examinations, glasses, contacts, treatment of eye injuriesand diseases.Dr. Karl Wolfe, OD968 S. St. Marys Street(P) 814-781-3384St. Marys, PA 15857(F) 814-781-3389Provides quality medical and optical eye care to Elk County and surrounding areas.Services available to all ages include eye exams, glasses, contact lenses, glaucoma/cataract management, and diabetic eye care.Dr. Richard W. Foust, M ED CCC-A20 N. Michael Street(P) 814-834-7721St. Marys, PA 15857Provides audiology and hearing aid services to all individuals.Dr. Steven Koch757 Johnsonburg RoadSt. Marys, PA 15857(P) 814-788-8118Provides quality care for women of all ages and all stages of their livesElk/Cameron Right To Life442 Brussells St.(P) 814-834-3834St. Marys, PA 15857Provides instruction and teaching to young 7th, 8th and up grades and for thoserequiring assistance with pregnancy. The Maternity Closet provides assistance withmaterial needs (diapers, clothes, etc.) for newborns up to 2 years old without cost.

Directory of Local Service Providerspage19Elk County Assistance Office145 Race Street(P) 814-776-1101Ridgway, PA 15853(F) 814-772-7007(Email) Elkcao@state.pa.us(Website) www.DPW.state.pa.usProvides medical assistance, low-income home energy assistance, supplementalnutritional assistance, cash assistance, employment and training services, andnursing home coverage to low-income families, pregnant women, disabled children,and adults.Elk County Cancer and Tobacco Education Coalition106 N. Michael Street(P) 814-781-1700St. Marys, PA 15857(F) 814-781-6134Provides education, information, and support for cancer prevention and for tobaccoprevention and cessation.Elk County CareerLink321 State Street(P) 814-834-2857St. Marys, PA 15857(F) 814-781-7872(Email) tbogacki@state.pa.us(Website) www.pacareerlink.state.pa.usProvides job listings, career and occupational information, adult education andliteracy, job readiness and training, recruitment assistance, and interviewing space.Elk County Children & Youth ServicesPO Box 448, 300 Center Street(P) 814-776-1553Ridgway, PA 15853(F) 814-772-5158Provides protection of children, birth to 18 years, through investigation of childabuse and neglect, foster care program, adoption program, and prevention andeducation programs.Elk County Community Foundation32 So. St. Marys St. Ste 4, PO Box 934(P) 814-834-2125St. Marys, PA 15857(F) 814-834-2126(Email) eccf@windstream.net(Website) www.elkcountyfoundation.comThe mission of the Elk Co Community Foundation is to strengthen our regionthrough development, stewardship and grant making as donors achieve theirphilanthropic goals. The Elk County Community Foundation connects people whocare with causes that matter. The Foundation manages permanent and non-permanentcharitable funds to improve the quality of life in Elk County and surrounding areas.Revenues from these funds provide grants and scholarships to students and nonprofitorganizations, just as the donor intended. Volunteer opportunities include; boardmembership, office work and various committee membership.

Directory of Local Service Providerspage20Elk County Domestic RelationsPO Box 305(P) 814-772-5155Ridgway, PA 15853(F) 814-772-4411Email cselk@pacses.comEstablishes paternity, Establishes and Enforce Support Obligations, Locate AbsentParentsElk County Drug & Alcohol ConsortiumSt. Marys, PA 15857(P) 814-781-6280(F) 814-781-3673Provides information and community awareness regarding substance abuse toresidents of Elk County.Elk County Emergency Services/ 9-1 -1 ServicesElk County Courthouse, Box 448(P) 814-776-4600Ridgway, PA 15853(F) 814-772-1697(Email) elkoes@ncentral.comProvides 9-1-1 emergency services. Provides education to children and adults onwhat to do in an emergency. Wally Wise Guy in costume provides information onchemical and weather emergencies, how to use 9-1-1, and what to tell the dispatcherin case o

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