Helpful Resources

Financial Assistance

Commission of Economic Opportunity
- CEO works with community partners to reduce the causes and effects of poverty.
- 165 Amber Ln, Wilkes-Barre, PA, United States, Pennsylvania
- (570) 826-0510
- https://www.ceopeoplehelpingpeople.org/

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
- The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps families living on low incomes pay their heating bills in the form of a cash grant.
- https://www.dhs.pa.gov/Services/Assistance/Pages/LIHEAP.aspx

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
Luzerne County Community Development Office
- This office can direct residents for aid relating to home repairs and business development.
- 54 W Union Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701
- 570-824-7214
- https://www.luzernecounty.org/269/Community-Development
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helps Pennsylvanians buy food.
- https://www.dhs.pa.gov/Services/Assistance/Pages/SNAP.aspx
Breast and Cervical Cancer Prevention and Treatment (BCCPT).
- Medicaid availability for Breast or Cervical Cancer Patients.
- https://www.dhs.pa.gov/Services/Assistance/Pages/Breast-and-Cervical-Cancer-Prevention-and-Treatment.aspx

We are always looking to build our resource page. If you know of a FREE program that would benefit Lehman Township / Luzerne County Residents, please email Chrisandra at Lehman@LehmanTwp.com.

Domestic Abuse

National Abuse Hotline
- 1-800-799-SAFE
- https://www.thehotline.org/get-help/
Luzerne County Victim Resource Center
- 570-823-0765
- https://vrcnepa.org/
PA Coalition against Domestic Abuse
- 717-545-6400
- https://www.pcadv.org/
Domestic Violence Service Center
- 1-800-424-5600
- https://domesticviolenceservice.org/
Domestic Abuse & Alcoholism
- https://restoredetoxcenters.com/domestic-violence-and-alcoholism/

Child & Teen

Child Abuse Hotline
- 1-800-932-0313
Teen Central
- https://teencentral.com/help/
Luzerne County Children & Youth
- 570-826-8710
- https://www.luzernecounty.org/720/Children-Youth
The GLBT National Youth Talkline (youth serving youth through age 25)
- 1-800-246-7743

LBGTQ+

Rainbow Alliance of Northeast Pennsylvania
- https://www.facebook.com/neparainbow/
- https://neparainbowalliance.org/
The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender National Hotline
- 1-888-843-4564 https://www.lgbthotline.org/
- https://www.lgbthotline.org/
The Trevor Project
- 866-488-7386
- Text START to 678-678 (immediate crisis text line)
- https://www.thetrevorproject.org/

Disaster Relief

American Red Cross
- Wilkes Barre Office 570-823-7161
- 1-800-RED-CROSS
- https://www.redcross.org/
FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency)
- 1-800-621-FEMA
- https://www.fema.gov/assistance/individual
Code RED Emergency Weather Notification System
- Text LuzerneAlerts to 99411 to enroll
- https://public.coderedweb.com/CNE/en-US/BFB8F700223C

Megan’s Law, etc.

Megan’s Law
- https://www.pameganslaw.state.pa.us/
National Sex Offender Public Website
- https://www.nsopw.gov/

Drug and Alcohol

Pennsylvania Department of Drug & Alcohol Programs
- 1-800-662-HELP
- https://apps.ddap.pa.gov/gethelpnow/
Luzerne/Wyoming County Drug & Alcohol Program
- 570-826-8790
- https://www.luzernecounty.org/370/Drug-Alcohol
DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education)
- https://dare.org/
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)
- 1-877-ASK-MADD
- https://www.madd.org/
Rehab Spot – Support Groups & Treatment Specialists
- 1-877-528-5391
- https://www.rehabspot.com/treatment/support-groups/
Wavelengths Recovery – 7 Key Life Skills for People in Recovery
- https://wavelengths.com/7-key-life-skills-for-people-in-recovery/

Mental Health

Suicide Prevention Hotline – 988 has been designated as the new three-digit dialing code that will route callers to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. While some areas may be currently able to connect to the Lifeline by dialing 988, this dialing code will be available to everyone across the United States starting on July 16, 2022.
- 988 TEXT OR CALL. The previous number will always remain available as well.
- https://988lifeline.org/
- If you are hard of hearing, you can chat with a Lifeline counselor 24/7 by:
  - Online chat – Click the chat button on the website.
  - For TTY Users: Use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 988.

United States Department of Mental Health and Substance Use
- https://www.samhsa.gov/
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
- https://afsp.org/
National Alliance on Mental Health
- https://www.nami.org/Home
Hispanic American Mental Health Resources
- English – https://www.helpadvisor.com/conditions/latino-mental-health
- Spanish – https://www.helpadvisor.com/conditions/salud-mental-de-los-hispanos

Veterans’ Health

Veterans Crisis Hotline
- Call 988
- Text 83825
- https://988lifeline.org/
Homeless Veterans Resource. WB VA Hospital
- 570-824-3521 ask to speak to the homeless coordinator.
Scranton Mobile Vet Center
- 570-344-2676
Wilkes Barre VA Hospital
- 570-824-3521
Luzerne County Department of Veterans’ Affairs.
- 570-706-3960
- https://www.luzernecounty.org/508/Veterans
Pennsylvania Department of Veterans’ Affairs
- https://www.dmva.pa.gov/veteransaffairs/Pages/default.aspx
United States Department of Veterans’ Affairs
- https://www.va.gov/
Hope for Mesothelioma – Specific to Veterans
- https://www.mesotheliomahope.com/veterans/
Homeless Veterans Statistics and Help
- https://drpaulbythesea.com/veterans-and-homelessness-how-to-seek-help/

Asbestos Related Health Issues

Hope For Mesothelioma
- https://www.mesotheliomahope.com/
SHC Mesothelioma Foundation
- https://www.simmonsfirm.com/about-us/giving-back/mesothelioma-foundation/

Identity Theft

Federal Trade Commission
- https://www.identitytheft.gov/
Pennsylvania Attorney General
- https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/protect-yourself/identity-theft/
Commonwealth of PA Cybersecurity
- https://www.pa.gov/guides/cybersecurity/

Gun Safety

National Rifle Association Safety Practices.
- https://explore.nra.org/interests/safety-and-education/
Eddie Eagle and the Wing Team – k-4^th grade gun safety
- https://eddieeagle.nra.org/
Project Child Safe – free gun locks for PA residents.
- https://projectchildsafe.org/safety_kit_site/?safety_kit_state=pennsylvania

Statutes

Act 22 – Audio & Visual Recording Statute