Human Services Directory
Category: Support Groups

Agency: AIDS Resource
Program:
 info,support, case mgmt, transportation, housing, meds
Description:
 AIDS Resource is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing culturally sensitive support to those affected by HIV disease and education to prevent the spread of HIV. AIDS Resource provides services in Lycoming, Snyder, Union & Northumberland Counties We provide transportation, helps with dental needs. Services are free and confidential. Volunteering opportunities are available through the Williamsport office. Call Amy @ 322-8448 for more info.

Address
520 West Fourth Street, Suite 2A
Williamsport, PA17701

Phone: (570) 322-8448
1-800:
 1-800-773-2437
Fax:
 (570)322-8648

Email: kirstenfelix@gmail.com
Website:
 www.aidsresource.com

Hours: Mon-Fri, 9am - 5pm

Director: Kirsten Felix
Contact:
 Kirsten Felix

 


Agency: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lycoming County
Program:
 mentoring, youth development, role models (one-to-one school based)
Description:
 It is the vision of Big Brothers Big Sisters to provide successful mentoring relationships for all children who need and want them, contributing to brighter futures, better schools and stronger communities for all. Our mission is to help children reach their potential through professionally supporte, one-to-one relationships with measurable impact.

Address
P.O. Box 1732
Williamsport, PA17703

Phone: (570) 321-KIDS (5437
1-800:
 1-800-412-BIGS
Fax:
 (570) 321-0545

Email: bbbslyco@chilitech.net
Website:
 www.bbbslyco.org

Hours: M-F, 8:30-5pm

Director: Damon Anderson
Contact:
 Damon Anderson

 


Agency: American Cancer Society
Program:
 I Can Cope Program
Description:
 (helps newly diagnosed people cope) The American Cancer Society is the Nationwide Community-based Voluntary Health Organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a Major Health Problem by preventing cancer, saving lives and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, and education. A wide variety of volunteer opportunities including fund-raising for research and patient services, office volunteers, cancer control activities. Patient services include the latest information on most cancers and their treatments; Reach to Recovery for women facing breast cancer surgery, Look Good…Feel Better for women in treatment for cancer; quality nutrition information, mileage reimbursement for treatment visits, according to guidelines.

Address
1948 East Third Street
Williamsport, PA17701

Phone: 1-888-227-5445 SvCtr
1-800:
 1-800-ACS-2345
Fax:
 (570) 326-7767

Email: fran.decker@cancer.org
Website:
 http://www.cancer.org

Hours: 24/7

Director: Jan Ulmer, Mission Delivery Director
Contact:
 Fran Decker

 


Agency: American Cancer Society
Program:
 Reach to Recovery
Description:
 (offer support,encouragement,& info) The American Cancer Society is the Nationwide Community-based Voluntary Health Organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a Major Health Problem by preventing cancer, saving lives and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, and education. A wide variety of volunteer opportunities including fund-raising for research and patient services, office volunteers, cancer control activities. Patient services include the latest information on most cancers and their treatments; Reach to Recovery for women facing breast cancer surgery, Look Good…Feel Better for women in treatment for cancer; quality nutrition information, mileage reimbursement for treatment visits, according to guidelines.

Address
1948 East Third Street
Williamsport, PA17701

Phone: 1-888-227-5445 SvCtr
1-800:
 1-800-ACS-2345
Fax:
 (570) 326-7767

Email: fran.decker@cancer.org
Website:
 http://www.cancer.org

Hours: 24/7

Director: Fran Decker, Patient Services Coordinator
Contact:
 Fran Decker

 


Agency: American Cancer Society
Program:
 Man to Man (emotional support, ed., awareness
Description:
 (emotional support) The American Cancer Society is the Nationwide Community-based Voluntary Health Organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a Major Health Problem by preventing cancer, saving lives and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, and education. A wide variety of volunteer opportunities including fund-raising for research and patient services, office volunteers, cancer control activities. Patient services include the latest information on most cancers and their treatments; Reach to Recovery for women facing breast cancer surgery, Look Good…Feel Better for women in treatment for cancer; quality nutrition information, mileage reimbursement for treatment visits, according to guidelines.

Address
1948 East Third Street
Williamsport, PA17701

Phone: 1-888-2227-5445
1-800:
 1-800-ACS-2345
Fax:
 (570) 326-7767

Email: fran.decker@cancer.org
Website:
 http://www.cancer.org

Hours: 24/7

Director: Jan Ulmer, Mission Delivery Director
Contact:
 Fran Decker

 


Agency: American Cancer Society
Program:
 Look Good Feel Better
Description:
 (cosmetologists help women w/ their hair/skin change) The American Cancer Society is the Nationwide Community-based Voluntary Health Organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a Major Health Problem by preventing cancer, saving lives and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, and education. A wide variety of volunteer opportunities including fund-raising for research and patient services, office volunteers, cancer control activities. Patient services include the latest information on most cancers and their treatments; Reach to Recovery for women facing breast cancer surgery, Look Good…Feel Better for women in treatment for cancer; quality nutrition information, mileage reimbursement for treatment visits, according to guidelines.

Address
1948 East Third Street
Williamsport, PA17701

Phone: 1-888-227-5445
1-800:
 1-800-ACS-2345
Fax:
 (570) 326-7767

Email: fran.decker@cancer.org
Website:
 http://www.cancer.org

Hours: 24/7

Director: Jan Ulmer, Mission Delivery Director
Contact:
 Fran Decker

 


Agency: American Cancer Society
Program:
 Hope Lodge
Description:
 (overnight facility for patients & their family) The American Cancer Society is the Nationwide Community-based Voluntary Health Organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a Major Health Problem by preventing cancer, saving lives and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, and education. A wide variety of volunteer opportunities including fund-raising for research and patient services, office volunteers, cancer control activities. Patient services include the latest information on most cancers and their treatments; Reach to Recovery for women facing breast cancer surgery, Look Good…Feel Better for women in treatment for cancer; quality nutrition information, mileage reimbursement for treatment visits, according to guidelines.

Address
1948 East Third Street
Williamsport, PA17701

Phone: (570) 326-4149
1-800:
 1-800-ACS-2345
Fax:
 (570) 326-7767

Email: mlandi@cancer.org
Website:
 http://www.cancer.org

Hours: M-F, 8:30-4:30pm

Director: Mary Ann Landi
Contact:
 Mary Ann Landi

 


Agency: Susquehanna Cancer Center - an affiliate of PSUCI
Program:
 breast cancer support group
Description:
 (support group no meetings May, Nov, or Dec.) Susquehanna Cancer Center provides radiation and chemotherapy to people with cancer. We also serve people with hematologic (blood) disorders. Appointments may be scheduled by contacting the office

Address
1100 Grampian Blvd.
Williamsport, PA17701

Phone: (570) 326-8203
1-800:
 1-800-598-4282
Fax:
  

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

Hours: last Monday of every month at 7pm

Director:  
Contact:
 June Kilgus-Zimmerman

 


Agency: Susquehanna Cancer Center - an affiliate of PSCI
Program:
 Prostate cancer support group
Description:
 (does not meet in june, july, or aug.) Susquehanna Cancer Center provides radiation and chemotherapy to people with cancer. We also serve people with hematologic (blood) disorders. Appointments may be scheduled by contacting the office

Address
1100 Grampian Blvd.
Williamsport, PA17701

Phone: (570) 326-8203
1-800:
 1-800-598-4282
Fax:
 (570) 326-8590

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

Hours: meets first Wednesday of every month 6-8pm

Director:  
Contact:
 Mike Harkness

 


Agency: Susquehanna Cancer Center-an affiliate of PSCI
Program:
 Bereavement Support Group
Description:
 (bereavement support group) Susquehanna Cancer Center provides radiation and chemotherapy to people with cancer. We also serve people with hematologic (blood) disorders. Appointments may be scheduled by contacting the office

Address
Divine Providence Hospital, 1100 Grampian Blvd.
Williamsport, PA17701

Phone: (570) 320-7690
1-800:
 1-800-598-4282
Fax:
  

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

Hours: meets 3rd Wednesday of every month 6-7:30pm

Director:  
Contact:
 Pat Kiernan

 


Agency: Susquehanna Cancer Center
Program:
 bereavement support
Description:
 (bereavement support) Susquehanna Cancer Center provides radiation and chemotherapy to people with cancer. We also serve people with hematologic (blood) disorders. Appointments may be scheduled by contacting the office

Address
215 East Water Street
Muncy, PA177

Phone: (570) 546-8282
1-800:
 1-800-598-4282
Fax:
  

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

Hours: meets 3rd Tuesday of every month, 2-3pm

Director:  
Contact:
 Sister Sharon

 


Agency: National Multiple Sclerosis Society
Program:
 info, referral,med assistance,self-help groups
Description:
 (education,research,publications) 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: Parent to Parent of PA
Program:
 Linking families of children and adults with disabilities or special needs
Description:
 Parent to Parent of PA is a network created by familes for families of children and adults with special needs. We connect families in similar situations with one another so that they may share experiences, offer practical information and/or support.

Address
614 West Fourth Street
Williamsport, PA17701

Phone: (570) 321-8585
1-800:
 1-800-986-4550
Fax:
 (570) 327-8195

Email: ncregion@parenttoparent.o
Website:
 http://www.parenttoparent.org

Hours: M-F, 9:00-5:00pm

Director: Melisa Engel (regional coordinator)
Contact:
 Melisa Engel (regional coordinator)

 


Agency: Susquehanna Health
Program:
 Alzheimers Support Group
Description:
 support group

Address
1100 Grampian Blvd.
Williamsport, PA17701

Phone: (570) 322-4185
1-800:
  
Fax:
  

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

Hours: 2nd Monday of each month, 6:30-8:30pm

Director:  
Contact:
 CaroleFulmer

 


Agency: Susquehanna Health
Program:
 Head Injury Support Group
Description:
 support group for those w/ head injuries

Address
777 Rural Ave.
Williamsport, PA17701

Phone: (570) 321-2656
1-800:
  
Fax:
  

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

Hours: 2nd Tues. of every month @ 7pm

Director:  
Contact:
 Mary Ann Bellfy

 


Agency: Susquehanna Health
Program:
 Diabetes Education
Description:
 Education offered to patients on an outpatient basis about diabetes, blood glucose monitoring, coping mechanisms and medications. Physician referal is required. Patients are taught behavior modification skills to help them stay healthy and avoid the long-term complications of diabetes progression.

Address
1100 Grampian Blvd.
Williamsport, PA17701

Phone: (570) 326-8410
1-800:
 (570) 326-8414
Fax:
  

Email: kferree@susquehannahealth.org
Website:
 http://www.susquehannahealth.org.

Hours: M-Thurs 8-4:30, Friday 8a - noon

Director: Kimberly Ferree, R. N.
Contact:
 Kimberly Ferree, R. N.

 


Agency: Susquehanna Health
Program:
 Muscular Dystrophy Support Group
Description:
 support for those dealing with muscular distrophy

Address
777 Rural Avenue
Williamsport, PA17701

Phone: 1-877-632-6955
1-800:
  
Fax:
  

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

Hours: 4th Wed of every month from 6:30 p - 8 p

Director:  
Contact:
 Lowande Ulysse

 


Agency: The LifeCenter
Program:
 Scleroderma Support Group
Description:
 (support for those w/ scleroderma,raynauds,& crest) The LifeCenter is a resource center for health related information. Our emphasis is on wellness and helping people achieve a healthy lifestyle. Our services include screenings, lectures, one-to-one consultations, fairs, and a community wide walking club, Susquehanna Striders. We also have a variety of pamphlets, newsletters, books, videos and Internet access. Most services are walk-in.

Address
I 180 and Route 220
Muncy, PA17756

Phone: (570)
1-800:
  
Fax:
  

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

Hours: 1st Wed of every month @ 1pm

Director:  
Contact:
 Hazel Hughes

 


Agency: Susquehanna Health
Program:
 Stroke Club
Description:
 support for those dealing with strokes

Address
777 Rural Avenue
Williamsport, PA17701

Phone: (570) 321-2656
1-800:
  
Fax:
  

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

Hours: 4th Tuesday of every month @ 2pm

Director:  
Contact:
 Mary Ann Bellfy

 


Agency: Susquehanna Health
Program:
 Hearing Screenings
Description:
 hearing screenings

Address
1705 Warren Ave, Suite 204
Williamsport, PA17701

Phone: (570) 326-8360
1-800:
  
Fax:
 (570) 326-8624

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

Hours: 3rd Wed of every month 9am-12:30pm

Director:  
Contact:
 talk to anyone in the office

 


Agency: American Lung Association
Program:
 Better Breathers Club
Description:
 (support group for lung disease patients & friends) ALAPA is a non-profit health organization, the oldest in Pennsylvania. Our mission is to prevent lung disease and promote lung health.

Address
1705 Warren Ave. Suite 202
Williamsport, PA17701

Phone: (570) 327-8650
1-800:
 1-800-932-0903
Fax:
 (570) 327-8651

Email: kpulizzi@lunginfo.org
Website:
 http://www.lungusa.org

Hours: Meets once a month

Director: Peggy Winder, CRT
Contact:
 (570) 321-2799

 


Agency: Alcohoilcs Anonymous
Program:
 12 Step Meetings
Description:
 Men and Women staying sober one day at a time

Address
PO box 303
Williamsport, PA17701

Phone: 570-327-2860 (24hr)
1-800:
  
Fax:
  

Email:  
Website:
 www.geocities.com/hotsprings/villa/6054/

Hours: answering service 24/7

Director: emergency contact
Contact:
 emergency contact

 


Agency: Church of Savior, Lutheran
Program:
 Senior Citizen's Social Program
Description:
  

Address
522 N. Grier Street
Williamsport, PA17701

Phone: 570-326-7082
1-800:
  
Fax:
 570-326-0421

Email: savior@chilitech.net
Website:
  

Hours: Every Wednesday Noon-1:00 p.m.

Director: Willard Snyder
Contact:
 Williard Snyder

 


Agency: Agape Fellowship
Program:
 Church that helps in social programs
Description:
 helps in social programs

Address
485 E. Third Street
Williamsport, PA17701

Phone: 570-326-5924
1-800:
  
Fax:
 570-326-5924

Email:  
Website:
  

Hours: Mon,Tues,Wed,Fri.-8:30am-4:00pm

Director: Pastor Micheal Deal
Contact:
 Pastor Micheal Deal

 


Agency: Trinity Episcopal Church
Program:
 Recovery Groups (AA)
Description:
  

Address
844 W. 4th Street
Williamsport, PA17701

Phone: 570-322-0126
1-800:
  
Fax:
 570-322-6508

Email: trinitychurchpa@comcast.net
Website:
 http://www.trinitychurch.us

Hours: Mon.,Tues.,Thurs.,10-11am

Director: Otis Allen
Contact:
 Otis Allen

 


Agency: Trinity Episcopal Church
Program:
 Recovery Groups (AA for Men)
Description:
  

Address
844 W. 4th Street
Williamsport, PA17701

Phone: 570-322-0126
1-800:
  
Fax:
 570-322-6508

Email: trinitychurchpa@comcast.net
Website:
 http://www.trinitychurch.us

Hours: Friday 6pm

Director: Otis Allen
Contact:
 Otis Allen

 


Agency: Trinity Episcopal Church
Program:
 Recovery Group (AA Promise Group)
Description:
  

Address
844 W. 4th Street
Williamsport, PA17701

Phone: 570-322-0126
1-800:
  
Fax:
 570-322-6508

Email: trinitychurchpa@comcast.net
Website:
  

Hours: Mondays 7pm

Director:  
Contact:
  

 


Agency: First Southern Baptist Church
Program:
 Support Group(Divorce Care)
Description:
 Experienced seperation or divorce

Address
89 Kimble hIll road
Williamsport, PA17701

Phone: 570-323-9564
1-800:
  
Fax:
  

Email: Office@fsbcweb.org
Website:
 http://www.fsbcweb.org

Hours: varies

Director: Noel Carr
Contact:
 Noel Carr

 


Agency: First United Methodist Church
Program:
 GriefShare
Description:
 support group

Address
602 S. Market Street
Muncy, PA17756

Phone: 570-546-8030
1-800:
  
Fax:
 570-546-6036

Email: muncyumc@windstream.net
Website:
 www.firstumcmuncy.org

Hours: 2 hours/week Tuesday evenings

Director:  
Contact:
 Linda Miller

 


Agency: First United Methodist Church
Program:
 Divorce Care
Description:
 support group

Address
602 S. Market Street
Muncy, PA17756

Phone: 570-546-8030
1-800:
  
Fax:
 570-546-6036

Email: muncyumc@windstream.net
Website:
 www.firstumcmuncy.org

Hours: Thursday evenings

Director:  
Contact:
 Gail Nuss, Rich Miller

 


Agency: First United Methodist Church
Program:
 Alcoholics Anonymouos (AA)
Description:
 support group

Address
602 S. Market Street
Muncy, PA17756

Phone: 570-546-8030
1-800:
  
Fax:
 570-546-6036

Email:  
Website:
  

Hours: 2 hours/week Wednesdays 7:30pm

Director: Ron Straub
Contact:
 Ron Straub

 


Agency: YWCA-Wise Options
Program:
 Domestic Violence Emergency
Description:
 Free and confidential services to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and all violent crimes, Service include: individual counseling, support groups, advocacy, assistance with Protection from Abuse Orders and Shelter.

Address
815 West Fourth Street
Wiliamsport, PA17701

Phone: 570-322-4637
1-800:
 1-800-326-8483
Fax:
 (570) 322-3029

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

Hours: M-F, 8-5pm

Director:  
Contact:
 shelter staff

 


Agency: Dignity USA, Lycoming County Chapter
Program:
 gay/bisexual support group
Description:
 referrals, answer questions pertaining to health and emotional problems

Address
94 Kinsey Street
Montgomery, PA17752

Phone: (570) 547-6305
1-800:
  
Fax:
  

Email:  
Website:
  

Hours: M-F hours vary, answering machine available

Director: William Jones
Contact:
 William Jones

 


Agency: Muncy Valley Pastoral Care Dept.
Program:
 Bereavement Support Group
Description:
  

Address
215 East Water Street
Muncy, PA17756

Phone: (570) 546-8282
1-800:
  
Fax:
  

Email: shartman@susquehannahealth.org
Website:
 http://www.susquehannahealth.org

Hours: usuall meets 2nd Tuesday of each month from 2-3pm

Director: Sister Sharon Hartman
Contact:
 Sister Sharon Hartman

 


Agency: Parents Anonymous
Program:
 support group
Description:
 Free, weekly ongoing meetings which provide parents with support making positive changes in their parenting. With help from trained facilitator, parents take the lead in setting the agenda/ helping themselves and others find solutions for their own families.

Address
900 West Third Street
Williamsport, PA17701

Phone: (570) 326-7220
1-800:
 1-800-448-4900
Fax:
 (570) 326-6687

Email:  
Website:
  

Hours: every Thurs. 10-11am, Sun. 6-7pm

Director:  
Contact:
 Saudra Kiser