Resources

The Bhutanese Community in Harrisburg collaborates with local organizations, nonprofits, and county services to support our community. If you are looking for resources, explore below, and do not hesitate to reach out to us for clarification or guidance.

Violence Prevention Services

CHILDLINE: State child abuse registry.

To report suspected child abuse or general child well-being concerns, please call 800-932-0313.

YWCA of Greater Harrisburg

Violence intervention and prevention services offering comprehensive crisis and counseling support for individuals affected by domestic violence and sexual assault. Services include a 24/7 crisis hotline, individual and group counseling, and medical and court accompaniments.

Crisis Hotline: 800-654-1211

Office: 717-234-7931

Address: 1101 Market St., Harrisburg

Website: www.ywcahbg.org

YWCA of Carlisle

Provides confidential crisis support, advocacy, and counseling services for individuals affected by sexual assault.

24/7 Hotline: 888-727-2877

Address: 301 G Street, Carlisle

Website: www.ywcacarlisle.org

MidPenn Legal Services

Provides free, high-quality civil legal assistance to low-income residents and to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault across 18 counties in Central Pennsylvania.

Harrisburg Office: 213-A N. Front St., Harrisburg

Website: www.midpenn.org

Help Line (for Adams, Bedford, Berks, Blair, Centre, Clearfield, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Fulton, Huntingdon, Juniata, Lancaster, Lebanon, Mifflin, Perry, Schuylkill & York Counties): 800-326-9177

Administration: 717-234-0492

Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape (PCAR)

Provides support, information, referrals, and resources for individuals affected by sexual abuse.

24-Hour Hotline: 888-772-7227

Office: 717-728-9740

Address: 2101 N. Front St., Building 2, Harrisburg

Website: www.pcar.org

Elder Abuse Hotline

Report abuse of older adults or adults with disabilities. Available statewide in Pennsylvania.

Hotline: 800-490-8505

Housing Assistance

Help Ministries of Christian Churches United

Provides emergency services including shelter, rent assistance, home heating fuel, travel aid, and prescription assistance.

Phone: 717-230-9550

Address: 413 S. 19th Street, Harrisburg

Website: www.ccuhbg.org

LIHEAP – Pennsylvania Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program

Offers financial assistance to households experiencing heating emergencies.

Hotline: 866-857-7095

Apply Online: www.compass.state.pa.us

National Coalition for Homeless Veterans (NCHV)

A resource and technical assistance center supporting a national network of community-based providers and government agencies that offer emergency and supportive housing, food, healthcare, job training and placement, legal aid, and case management services for homeless veterans.

24/7 Crisis Hotline: 877-424-3838

Website: www.nchv.org

Health Services

Community Check-Up Center

Provides comprehensive healthcare for women and children in South Harrisburg and the Tri-County area. No one is denied services due to lack of insurance or inability to pay.

Phone: 717-233-1700

Address: 38C Hall Manor

Website: www.communitycheckupcenter.org

Dauphin County Assistance Office (CAO)

Provides support with applications for Medicaid, SNAP, TANF, LIHEAP, and other state-administered programs.

Phone: 717-787-2324

Toll-Free: 1-800-788-5616

Address: 2432 N. 7th Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110

Cumberland County Assistance Office (CAO)

Assists with applications for medical, food, and cash benefits, including help with COMPASS submissions.

Phone: 717-240-2700

Toll-Free: 1-800-269-0173

Address: 33 Westminster Drive, Carlisle, PA 17013

Mental Health Services

Crisis Intervention Services – Dauphin County

24-hour emergency mental health services

Hotline: 888-596-4447

Local: 717-232-7511

Address: 100 Chestnut St., Harrisburg

Crisis Intervention Services – Cumberland & Perry Counties

Provides psychiatric or mental health emergency assistance, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Local: 717-763-2222

Local: 717-243-6005

All Other Areas: 866-350-HELP (4357)

Drug & Alcohol Prevention Services

Alcoholics Anonymous – Harrisburg

A fellowship offering shared experience, strength, and hope to support recovery from alcoholism. The Central Service Office is located in the Fellowship House.

Address: 1251 S. 19th St., Harrisburg

Phone: 717-234-5390

Website: www.aaharrisburg.org

Dauphin County Department of Drug & Alcohol Services

Provides prevention, intervention, and treatment services for individuals affected by substance use in Dauphin County.

Phone: 717-635-2254

Address: 1100 S. Cameron St., Harrisburg

Website: www.dauphincounty.gov

Gaudenzia – Harrisburg

Supports individuals affected by substance use disorders, mental illness, and related conditions, helping them work toward stability and improved quality of life. Gaudenzia Common Ground provides assessment and detoxification services. They accept Medicaid and Medicare.

Detox & Assessment Location: 3740 Chambers Hill Road, Harrisburg

Phone: 717-238-4200

Toll-Free: 888-237-8984

Website: www.gaudenzia.org

Our mission is to empower the Nepali-speaking Bhutanese Community in Central Pennsylvania by addressing the health, socioeconomic, and cultural challenges they face.

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