Lycoming County Health Improvement Coalition: Disabilities

Human Services Directory
Category: Disabilities

Agency: Disability Services (Penn College)
Program: academic accomidations w/ documented diasbilities
Description:

Address
One College Ave
Williamsport, PA17701

Phone: (570) 326-3761
1-800:
Fax: (570) 327-4501

Email: jwilliam@pct.edu
Website: http://www.pct.edu

Hours: M-F, 8-4:30pm, summer hrs. M-TR 7:30-5pm F 7:30-1

Director: George Blett
Contact: Joie Williams

Agency: The Arc of Lycoming County
Program: Education and Advocacy
Description:

Address
460 Market Street, Suite 115
Williamsport, PA17701

Phone: (570) 326-6997
1-800:
Fax:

Email:
Website:

Hours: all volunteers- leave message on answer machine

Director: Kristine Rainey-Wright
Contact: Kristine Rainey-Wright

Agency: Center for Independent Living of North Central PA
Program: lifeskills training,peer help,advocacy,info
Description: (other services-referrals, service coordination) The CILNCP is a non-profit organization that exists to serve individuals w/ disabilities. The CILNCP offers Life Skills Training, Peer Helper Services, Advocacy, Information and Referral, Service Coordination, Grass Roots Advocacy Project, ADA Technical Assistance and Assistive Technology Resource Center (ATRC).

Address
210 Market Street, Suite A
Williamsport, PA17701

Phone: (570) 327-9070
1-800: 1-866-842-5426
Fax: (570) 327-8610

Email: rsluzalis@cilncp.org
Website: http://www.cilncp.org

Hours: M-F, 8:30-5pm

Director: Renee Sluzalis
Contact:

Agency: National Multiple Sclerosis Society
Program: financial assistance
Description: (financial assistance for those with MS) Provide information and referral, medical equipment assistance, self-help groups, general support, seminars and educational programs.

Address
175 Pine Street, Suite 101
Williamsport, PA17701

Phone: (570) 326-3751
1-800: 1-800-820-4011
Fax: (570) 326-6039

Email: susan.guinter@pac.nmss.org
Website: http://www.pac.nmss.org

Hours: M-F 8a-5p

Director: Susan Guinter, Information & Community Specialist
Contact: Shana Ertel, Information & Community Specialist

Agency: STEP - School & Community Transportation Program
Program: transportation for disabled,elderly,children
Description: (everyone is able to use this service) Provides friendly, courteous and timely transportation in a safe manner utilizing full-sized vans, station wagons, and wheel-chair accessible vans. Services are part of a coordinated transportation system involving the Williamsport Bureau of Transportation, the Billtown Taxi Company, and the Lock Haven Taxi Company. Reservations are required and can be made at any time. Reservations for next day trips must be made by 2:00 p.m. the previous day. Transportation is available to all disabled citizens in the service area of the Williamsport Bureau of Transportation. Transportation to the Geisinger Medical Center is also available.

Address
2138 Lincoln Street
Williamsport, PA17701

Phone: (570) 323-7575
1-800: 1-800-222-2468
Fax: (570) 322-2197

Email:
Website:

Hours: office hours M-F, 7:00-5:00pm

Director: Sally Cross
Contact: Sandra Miller

Agency: Governor's Committee on Employment of People
Program: advocates for disabled individuals
Description: educate community/employers

Address
208 West Third Street, Suite 102
Williamsport, PA17701

Phone: (570) 327-3600
1-800:
Fax: (570) 327-3611

Email:
Website:

Hours: M-F, 8am-4:30pm

Director: Mel Stanton (chairman)
Contact: Mel Stanton (chairman)

Agency: James V. Brown Library
Program: Wide range of programs
Description: JVBL provides a wide range of free public library srevices including: loan of materials in various formats, public access computers and free Internet access. The library has an extensive consumer health collection and offers access to Medline and other online databases on consumer and business issues. The Youth Services Department offers ongoing programs to enhance early childhood educational development including Parent/Child Workshops, early literacy enhanced story times, as well as programs for school aged children and teens. The library has an extensive collection of parenting materials in print and video format, is an Adoption Resource Information Center, has an Adoption, Autism, Apraxia, and Grandparents who parent their Grandchildren support and information groups as well as operating the local Literacy programs including Family Literacy.

Address
19 East Fourth Street
Williamsport, PA17701

Phone: 570-323-7705
1-800:
Fax:

Email:
Website: www.jvbrown.edu

Hours: check jvbrown.edu website

Director: Janice Trapp
Contact: Janice Trapp

Agency: Office of Vocational Rehabilitation
Program: public vocational rehab
Description: OVR provides services to eligible persons with disabilities with the goal of getting or keeping competitive employment. You will be eligible for OVR services if you have a disability that is physical, mental or emotional impairment which results in a substantial impediment to employment and you can benefit in terms of an employment outcome from services provided, and Vocational Rehabilition services are required for you to prepare for, enter, engate in or retain gainful employment. A Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor will determine eligibility.

Address
208 West Third Street, Suite 102
Williamsport, PA17701

Phone: (570) 327-3600
1-800: 1-800-442-6359
Fax:

Email: mhousewear@state.pa.us
Website: http://www.dli.state.pa.us

Hours: M-F 8:00-4:30pm

Director: Susan R. Swartz, CRC, District Administrator
Contact: Sandra Long-Johnson, VR Supervisor

Agency: Manorcare Health Services - Williamsport North
Program: rehab and nursing,alzheimers unit,PT,OT,spch ther.
Description: Nursing and Rehabilitatiion Center offering physical, occupational and speech therapy. Also specializing in Alzheimer’s Disease with special care unit. Respite care, short term and long term care. We also offer day programming for people with Alzheimers and dementia related disorders. Public encouraged to visit and tour anytime.

Address
300 Leader Drive
Williamsport, PA17701

Phone: (570) 323-8627
1-800: 1-888-427-8627
Fax: (570) 323-5820

Email: hcr-manorcare.com
Website: www.hcr-manorcare.com

Hours: 24/7

Director: Wendy Crebs, Administrator
Contact: Wendy Crebs, Administrator

Agency: Hope Enterprises, Inc. Rehabilitation Services
Program: Vocational rehabilitation and industrial services.
Description: Vocational training and work opportunities for individuals with developmental disabillities.

Address
2401 Reach Road
Williamsport, PA17701

Phone: (570) 323-7413
1-800: 1-888-850-0435
Fax: (570) 326-1258

Email:
Website: http://www.heionline.org

Hours: M-F 7:30-4:30pm

Director: Dr. James F. Campbell, President
Contact: Ann Ohnmeiss

Agency: Hope Enterprises, Inc. Rehabilitation Services
Program: Community Employment Services
Description: On-the job training and job coaching services for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Address
1536 Catherine Street
Williamsport, PA17701

Phone: (570) 323-7413
1-800: 1-888-850-0435
Fax: (570) 326-4414

Email:
Website: http://www.heionline.org

Hours: M-F 7:30-4:30pm

Director: Dr. James F. Campbell, President
Contact: Ann Ohnmeiss

Agency: Manorcare Williamsport - South
Program: nursing & rehab PT, OT, speech therapy
Description: Nursing and Rehabilitation Center offering physical, occupatioal and speech therapy. Respite care, short term care and long term care. Specializing in short term care for post-op, post-cva and orthopedic procedures. Also available, assisted living and Alzheimer’s programming. Public encouraged to visit and tour anytime

Address
101 Leader Drive
Williamsport, PA17701

Phone: (570) 323-3758
1-800: 1-888-427-6758
Fax: (570) 323-9228

Email:
Website:

Hours: 24/7

Director: Jason Davies, Administrator
Contact: Jason Davies, Administrator

Agency: Lycoming County Blast Intermediat Unit #17
Program: Act 89
Description: remedial,psych,guidance services,standarized tests

Address
2400 Reach Road, Post Office Box 3609
Williamsport, PA17701

Phone: (570) 323-8561
1-800:
Fax: (570) 323-1738