Offers care to older adults at home, in a protected facility, or other settings. Services are also available for family members and caregivers. Senior services include counseling & support groups, caregiver support, geriatric care management, guardianship, Holocaust Survivor Services and information & referral; services of the Squirrel Hill Community Food Pantry.

Provides comprehensive guardianship services for individuals who have been determined by the Court to be incapacitated and no longer able to make their own life decisions. Through written and notarized Power of Attorney (POA) documents, individuals deemed incapable of making decisions on their own can give JFCS the responsibility and legal power to act on their behalf, according to the terms of the agreement.

Provides support and services to enable older adults to continue to live in their homes and communities.

Provides specialized, trained casework staff to investigate and remedy situations of abuse, neglect, exploitation, abandonment and/or other circumstances creating an imminent risk of serious harm to person or possessions.

If you are or know an Older Adult in imminent danger, dial 911.

Investigates complaints about personal care homes and assisted living facilities. Offers orientation for new personal care home operators. Also provides a list of names and phone numbers of all licensed persons.

Investigates complaints about personal care homes and assisted living facilities. Offers orientation for new personal care home operators. Also provides a list of names and phone numbers of all licensed persons.

Investigates reports of abuse, neglect (including self-neglect), abandonment and financial exploitation. Also provides assistance to alleviate the risk of harm.

Provides a wide variety of programs to help individuals to transition through the changes that come with the passing years. Services may include adult daily living centers, home environment modifications, home delivered meals, respite care, medical supplies and equipment, personal emergency response systems, personal care, transportation, caregiver support, home support, needs assessments, Domiciliary Care, senior centers, Ombudsman, legal services, information and referral, PA MEDI health insurance counseling, Older Adult Protective Services

Links older adults to community resources and provides advocacy. Coordinates services and assists participants in acquiring adaptive equipment, in-home support, and other health and financial benefits.

Provides advocacy services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and their families. Offers individualized representation in accessing special education services, adult intellectual disabilities, waiver services, healthcare, transportation, and any other concerns of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.

Provides advocacy services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and their families. Offers individualized representation in accessing special education services, adult intellectual disabilities, waiver services, healthcare, transportation, and any other concerns of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.

Investigates reports of abuse, neglect (including self-neglect), abandonment, and financial exploitation involving adults age 60 and older. Provides assistance to alleviate the risk of harm.

Provides information and assistance for adults age 60 and older, and their families and advocates.

SeniorLine staff members are trained care managers who can answer questions about available services, help people to begin the process of receiving services from the Area Agency on Aging or partners in the community serving older adults.

Investigates reports of abuse, neglect (including self-neglect), abandonment, or financial exploitation of older adults and those younger than age 60 with disabilities.

Trained protective service investigators work to eliminate danger, assuring that older adults are in the safest and least-restrictive living situations.

Serves as the central hub for information, referral, and services for older adults in Lawrence County.

Provides psychotherapeutic services to adult and child victims of physical, emotional, and sexual abuse; adult and adolescent perpetrators of abuse; and non-offending parents. Includes group, individual, family, and couples therapy.

Provides protective services for older adults. Offers frequent home visits; also initiates and conducts investigations.

Receives and investigates reports of suspected abuse, neglect, exploitation, and abandonment of incapacitated Butler County residents aged 60 and older and provides activities, resourcess and supports to detect, prevent, reduce, and eliminate these conditions.

Twenty-four hour, on-call staff members provide emergency service in situations of actual or threatened abuse and are trained to detect, reduce and eliminate abuse, neglect, exploitation and abandonment of the elderly.

Guardianship services are provided to older persons who are unable to make or communicate responsible decisions concerning their own well-being, through court-appointment.

Provides a wide variety of programs and services to older adults.

Provides resources and support to prevent, detect, reduce or eliminate self neglect, neglect by a caregiver, physical, sexual or psychological abuse or financial exploitation.

Provides protective services for older adults.

Provides legal services for individuals and families experiencing domestic/intimate partner violence, child abuse, elder/adult dependent abuse. Assists in obtaining restraining orders (Protection From Abuse orders, also called PFAs).

Provides legal services for individuals and families experiencing domestic/intimate partner violence, child abuse, elder/adult dependent abuse. Assists in obtaining restraining orders (Protection From Abuse orders, also called PFAs).

Provides legal services for individuals and families experiencing domestic/intimate partner violence, child abuse, elder/adult dependent abuse. Assists in obtaining restraining orders (Protection From Abuse orders, also called PFAs).

Provides legal services for individuals and families experiencing domestic/intimate partner violence, child abuse, elder/adult dependent abuse. Assists in obtaining restraining orders (Protection From Abuse orders, also called PFAs).

Provides legal services for individuals and families experiencing domestic/intimate partner violence, child abuse, elder/adult dependent abuse. Assists in obtaining restraining orders (Protection From Abuse orders, also called PFAs).

Provides legal services for individuals and families experiencing domestic/intimate partner violence, child abuse, elder/adult dependent abuse. Assists in obtaining restraining orders (Protection From Abuse orders, also called PFAs).

Provides legal services for individuals and families experiencing domestic/intimate partner violence, child abuse, elder/adult dependent abuse. Assists in obtaining restraining orders (Protection From Abuse orders, also called PFAs).

Provides short-term, temporary shelter to adults and children who need emergency housing because of abuse and violence or threats of abuse and violence.

Provides auditing of estates including trusts, powers of attorney, and guardianships of incapacitated persons and minors.

Provides support and services to enable older adults to continue to live in their homes and communities. Designated by the state to administer human service programs for older adults at the local level.

Provides resources and support to prevent, detect, reduce, or eliminate self-neglect, neglect by a caregiver, or the physical, sexual, or psychological abuse, financial exploitation, or abandonment of older adults.

If an older adult is in immediate danger, call 911.

Provides comprehensive senior services which include information and referral; protective services, ombudsman, assessments, outreach, case/care management; light housework and chores, personal care, and home delivered meals.

Dependent individuals who need a protective, sheltered living situation can receive assistance with residential placement. Assists with placement in Personal Care Homes (for individuals age 60 or older) or Domiciliary Care Homes (age 18 or older and low income.)

Personal Care Boarding Home Supplement assessment services are provided to Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients age 18 or older who functionally disabled and reside in a licensed Personal Care Home.

Provides resources and support to prevent, detect, reduce, or eliminate self neglect, neglect by a caregiver, physical, sexual and/or psychological abuse or financial exploitation of older adults.

Offers Daytime Centers with a meals served at noon. An APPRISE Counselor visits each Center to assist participants with the complexities of health insurance, insurance benefits, Medicare and Medicaid, claims filing, consumer protection, and other current issues. Transportation is available to and from each center through Indigo. Offers scheduled shopping trips and provides transportation to medical/therapy appointments.

Offers Daytime Centers with a meals served at noon. An APPRISE Counselor visits each Center to assist participants with the complexities of health insurance, insurance benefits, Medicare and Medicaid, claims filing, consumer protection, and other current issues. Transportation is available to and from each center through Indigo. Offers scheduled shopping trips and provides transportation to medical/therapy appointments.

Offers Daytime Centers with a meals served at noon. An APPRISE Counselor visits each Center to assist participants with the complexities of health insurance, insurance benefits, Medicare and Medicaid, claims filing, consumer protection, and other current issues. Transportation is available to and from each center through Indigo. Offers scheduled shopping trips and provides transportation to medical/therapy appointments.

Offers Daytime Centers with a meals served at noon. An APPRISE Counselor visits each Center to assist participants with the complexities of health insurance, insurance benefits, Medicare and Medicaid, claims filing, consumer protection, and other current issues. Transportation is available to and from each center through Indigo. Offers scheduled shopping trips and provides transportation to medical/therapy appointments.

Offers Daytime Centers with a meals served at noon. An APPRISE Counselor visits each Center to assist participants with the complexities of health insurance, insurance benefits, Medicare and Medicaid, claims filing, consumer protection, and other current issues. Transportation is available to and from each center through Indigo. Offers scheduled shopping trips and provides transportation to medical/therapy appointments.

Provides crisis intervention services (phone and walk-in) for adults and their families who exhibit an acute problem of disturbed thought, behavior, mood or social relationships.

Area Agencies on Aging provides local services, act as advocates, and generally assist older
citizens to remain active in their communities. They operate under guidance from the Pennsylvania Department of Aging.
Services include:
- Advocacy - Support and representation, administratively and legislatively, for the needs of older adults as a group or individually.
- PA MEDI - assistance with health insurance benefit concerns, appeals, benefit applications.
- Employment Services - subsidized employment for training purposes. Available to low income persons age 55 and older.
- Information and Referral - answers to questions on the availability of services and programs for older adults.
- Legal Services - provided in non-fee generating cases via a contract with North Penn Legal Services, Inc.
- Nursing Home Transition - Information about availability of long term care in a variety of settings - in the home, or in assisted living, and planning/coordination in making a move to an alternate setting including arranging for necessary services, for current residents of nursing homes.
- Ombudsman - receives, investigates and assists in resolving complaints about quality of long term care.
Provides information on long term care issues.
- Protective Services - activities, resources and supports to prevent or intervene in abuse, neglect, exploitation and abandonment cases.
- Specialized Transportation - limited availability of rides to medical appointments and social service agencies.
- Care Management - casework services for assessment and care planning, and authorization of the following:
- Adult Day Care - caregiving in an organized setting for less than a 24 hour day. Excellent for caregiver respite.
- Emergency Energy Assistance - bill payment or provision of fuel to avoid utility shut off or lack of fuel in crisis situations.
- Caregiver Support Program - educational services and financial assistance to family care providers.
- Home Delivered Meals - hot/cold meals delivered to maintain necessary nutrition.
- Home Health Care - skilled nursing, therapy and aide services.
- Nursing Home Respite Services - respite for overnight absences of caregivers.
- Personal Care - in-home help with bathing and other personal hygiene, laundry, shopping and meal preparation.
- Pre-Admission Assessment - level of care determination for those considering admission to a long term care facility.
- Waiver Services - Medicaid-funded in-home services of the types listed above, and more, to maintain nursing-home eligible older adults in their homes.
- Senior Farmer Market Nutrition Program - provides food vouchers for residents 60 years old who meet income guidelines

Information and referral service provides information on the availability of services and programs for older adults. Services may be delivered directly, purchased from a community agency, or available through a cooperative agreement.

Investigates reports of child abuse, neglect or abandonment; document substantiated cases; provide for the temporary placement of children who, for their own protection, have been removed from the custody of the adults who are responsible for their care; work with families who are experiencing a problem with child abuse with the objective of facilitating continued family unification or reunification; and provide ongoing supportive services for children in permanent placement.

Provides protective services which include:
A) Legal consultation
B) Police protection
C) Counseling
D) Health care treatment
E) Emergency services
F) Financial management and in-home services
The type of service rendered depends upon the immediate needs of the client. The reporter can remain anonymous.

Provides protective services to consumers in crisis or emergency situations.

Callers may remain anonymous. All information is strictly confidential.

Trained aides can assist elderly clients in need with their personal care and other necessary tasks such as grocery shopping or laundry.

Provides a directory of licensed personal care facilities in Bucks County and provides ombudsman services to investigate and resolve complaints.

Bucks County Transportation Services provides transportation for older persons in getting to and from senior centers, medical facilities, banking institutions, libraries and stores for shopping. Subsidized applications are available at Area Agency on Aging.

Older Adult Protective Services investigates reports of abuse of persons age 60 and older.

provides non-medical In-home care services to eligible participants in the Community Health Choices(CHC) program. Services include but are not limited to assistance with daily living, such as bathing, grooming, dressing, light housekeeping, companionship and shopping errands. In addition to the CHC/Waiver program, Angels On Call also provides services to participants seeking care with Private Duty, VetAssist, Adult Protective Services and ODP programs. Our agency aides also provide care for participants dealing with disease management, and dementia & Alzheimer’s.

Provides specialized Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD) care and supervision in a protective secure setting. Services include medication assistance, individualized care plan, health monitoring, nutritious meals and snacks, mind stimulating activities, exercise programs, community outings and projects, pet and music therapy.
Also offers both drop-in and respite care when slots are available.

Investigates reports of abuse, neglect, financial exploitation, abandonment, or other situations that put an individual, or their finances, at imminent risk.

Investigates reports of abuse, neglect, financial exploitation, abandonment, or other situations that put an individual, or their finances, at imminent risk.
Provides protective services to assure safety.

The Monroe County Children and Youth investigates reports of child abuse, neglect or abandonment; document substantiated cases; provide for the temporary placement of children who, for their own protection, have been removed from the custody of the adults who are responsible for their care; work with families who are experiencing a problem with child abuse with the objective of facilitating continued family unification or reunification; and provide ongoing supportive services for children in permanent placement.

Provides older adult protective services. Reports of suspected elder abuse can be made 24/7.
Abuse can come in different forms:
- Physical abuse
- Emotional abuse
- Sexual abuse
- Financial exploitation
- Neglect
- Abandonment

Offers the following services:

- Information and referral
- Health and wellness programs
- Older Adult Protective Services
- Ombudsman service
- Medical transportation
- Functional Eligibility Determination (level of care assessment)
- Senior nutrition centers
- PA MEDI (health insurance counseling)
- Friendly visitors
- Monroe County Seniors’ Express Times (monthly newsletter)
- Medical transportation
- AmeriCorps Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)
- PA Caregiver Support Program
- Legal referrals
- OPTIONS:
A) Care management
B) Home-delivered meals
C) Personal care and home support
D) Personal emergency response systems

Protects older adults who are at risk of harm because of any type of abuse by insure that the basic health and safety of all older adults are met in the least restrictive setting possible, and that no older adult should remain at imminent risk to person or property. Responsible for investigating any referral regarding safety concerns for an older person within 72 hours.
If the older adult is being abused, the agency offers services to stop the abuse and prevent it from occurring again.

Provides seniors an in-home service that provides care management services, health services, and provides financial services to the individual.

Helps county seniors to access the supports they need.

Accepts reports and investigates suspected abuse, neglect, exploitation, and abandonment of persons 60 years of age or older.

In cases of emergency or imminent danger, dial 911.

The Ombudsman program is designed to support and empower people by resolving individual complaints involving long-term care service, while working to improve and enhance the long-term living system for the residents and their families.
Ombudsman advocate for and protect the rights of older adults receiving or denied long-term care services in nursing homes, assisted living, adult day centers, domiciliary care homes, personal care boarding homes, or their own homes.

Investigates confidential reports of abuse, neglect, financial exploitation, or abandonment of county residents aged 60 or older. Services are initiated to protect victims, stop abuse, and prevent future incidents.
Reports can be made anonymously 24/7 - confidentiality is assured in all cases.

Provides investigation and resolution of reports of exploitation, abuse, neglect, or abandonment (24-hour on-call service) of an individual 60 years old or older.

Provides an emergency shelter, a toll-free crisis hotline (call or text), individual and/or group counseling, and support groups for adults and children. Offers legal advocacy (including obtaining a Protection From Abuse Order), systems advocacy, children's program, information and referral, and accompaniment to court-related proceedings.

Provides an emergency shelter, a toll-free crisis hotline (call or text), individual and/or group counseling, and support groups for adults and children. Offers legal advocacy (including obtaining a Protection From Abuse Order), systems advocacy, children's program, information and referral, and accompaniment to court-related proceedings.

Provides a wide range of services to clients, with the interest of keeping them in their own homes and community for as long as possible and/or practical. Offers services that include adult day care, care management, senior centers, home-delivered meals, assessment personal care, and volunteer opportunities.

Our compassionate team works with you to create the best, safest plan. Assessments for care and eligibility will be done.
-Nursing Home Assessment: Any person age 18 and older who desires placement in a nursing facility, personal care home, or domiciliary care home can be assessed by the Care Management staff of the Adams County Office for Aging, Inc.
-Domiciliary Care (Dom Care): Provides adults 18 years or older, who cannot live independently, with sheltered living in private homes with a family-like atmosphere.
-Personal Care Homes: Sometimes called assisted living facilities, offer room and board and assistance with daily living activities.
-Adult Day Services: Provides functionally disabled older persons with an array of activities in a protected environment which will enable them to maintain independence within the community.

Educates the community about child abuse prevention and drug and alcohol awareness/prevention. Provides court ordered supervised visitation services.

Protects the community from further crimes, ensures accountability for offenses committed, and provides offenders with the necessary resources to function as productive, responsible citizens. Offers pre-sentence investigations to court; Counseling, case management, casework, referrals; Client supervision and control; Community service placements; Intensive probation; Public information presentations; After-hours emergency calls; Drug testing/monitoring; In-home services are available; and Intermediate punishment option.

Protects the community from further crimes, ensures accountability for offenses committed, and provides offenders with the necessary resources to function as productive, responsible citizens. Offers pre-sentence investigations to court; Counseling, case management, casework, referrals; Client supervision and control; Community service placements; Intensive probation; Public information presentations; After-hours emergency calls; Drug testing/monitoring; In-home services are available; and Intermediate punishment option.

Protects the community from further crimes, ensures accountability for offenses committed, and provides offenders with the necessary resources to function as productive, responsible citizens. Offers pre-sentence investigations to court; Counseling, case management, casework, referrals; Client supervision and control; Community service placements; Intensive probation; Public information presentations; After-hours emergency calls; Drug testing/monitoring; In-home services are available; and Intermediate punishment option.

Protects the community from further crimes, ensures accountability for offenses committed, and provides offenders with the necessary resources to function as productive, responsible citizens. Offers pre-sentence investigations to court; Counseling, case management, casework, referrals; Client supervision and control; Community service placements; Intensive probation; Public information presentations; After-hours emergency calls; Drug testing/monitoring; In-home services are available; and Intermediate punishment option.

Program that provides care and supervision in a protective setting for dependent adults living in the community during some portion of a 24-hour day. Services may include social and recreational activities, training that is essential for sustaining activities of daily living, hot meals, as appropriate and, if an adult day health care center, health and related services.

Program that provides investigation and intervention services to ensure the safety and well-being of individuals who are vulnerable to abuse, neglect and/or exploitation.

Program that provides care and supervision in a protective setting for dependent adults living in the community during some portion of a 24-hour day. Services may include social and recreational activities, training that is essential for sustaining activities of daily living, hot meals, as appropriate and, if an adult day health care center, health and related services.

Program that provides investigation and intervention services to ensure the safety and well-being of individuals who are vulnerable to abuse, neglect and/or exploitation.

Program that provides care and supervision in a protective setting for dependent adults living in the community during some portion of a 24-hour day. Services may include social and recreational activities, training that is essential for sustaining activities of daily living, hot meals, as appropriate and, if an adult day health care center, health and related services.

Program that provides investigation and intervention services to ensure the safety and well-being of individuals who are vulnerable to abuse, neglect and/or exploitation.

Provides investigation of reports of child abuse, neglect or abandonment; document substantiated cases; provide for the temporary placement of children who, for their own protection, have been removed from the custody of the adults who are responsible for their care; work with families who are experiencing a problem with child abuse with the objective of facilitating continued family unification or reunification; and provide ongoing supportive services for children in permanent placement.

Serves long-term care residents in nursing homes, personal care homes, domiciliary care homes, and adult day care centers. Advocate for consumers by educating them about their rights related to admissions, transfer and discharge, personal funds, physician services, nursing and personal care. Answers questions about long term care services and programs such as Medical Assistance and Medicare benefits; and protects the identity of complainants upon request and respect confidentiality.

Provide for the temporary placement of children who, for their own protection, have been removed from the custody of the adults who are responsible for their care and provides ongoing supportive services for children in permanent placement..

Adult Protective Services are available to help older persons who are at imminent risk of physical or emotional abuse, abandonment, exploitation, or neglect. Those calling to report elder abuse need not give their name to the agency.

Provides for the protection of abused, neglected, exploited or abandoned adults.

Provides local services, act as advocates, and generally assists older citizens to remain active in their communities. They operate under guidance from the Pennsylvania Department of Aging.

Services include:
- Senior Centers and other activities
- Legal Assistance
- Benefit Counseling/Assistance with applications
- Volunteer Opportunities
- Ombudsman Services
- Level of Care Assessment
- Transportation
- Provides Caregiver Support Program
- Provides daily hands-on care
- Protective Services for older adults to investigate reports of abuse, neglect, exploitation or abandonment and services to reduce risk for incapacitated persons.
- Senior Farmer's Market Program distributes free vouchers for residents age 60 or older that meet income guidelines

Core services offered after a clinical evaluation:
- In-home services
- In-home meals
- Care/Case management
- Consumer reimbursement
- Adult Day Care
- Personal Emergency Response System
- Personal Care services

Information and referr

Provides probation and parole services to adult and juvenile offenders for Bradford County judicial district.
The primary focus of the department is to provide supervision, care and rehabilitation to adults and juveniles sentenced or released to the community, consistent with the protection of the public interest and community.

Provides holistic support services for immigrants and refugees. Assists elders, adults, and families on employment support, digital literacy, Digital Navigator helpline, naturalization assistance, public benefits, health insurance, intimate partner violence, ESL, health access, information and referral, case management, advocacy, community programs, and collaboration with other health care and social service providers. Provides voter registration, voter education, and voter protection supports.

Offers the investigation of reports of child abuse, neglect or abandonment; document substantiated cases; provide for the temporary placement of children who, for their own protection, have been removed from the custody of the adults who are responsible for their care; work with families who are experiencing a problem with child abuse with the objective of facilitating continued family unification or reunification; and provide ongoing supportive services for children in permanent placement.

Performs mandatory investigation of all reports of suspected physical, sexual, and emotional abuse and serious physical neglect.

Advocacy promotes and protects the civil rights of children and adults with IDD. The Arc's professional advocates provide assistance and information sharing to individuals and families on such matters as available supports, public education, employment and housing. Information is shared with local, state and federal legislators to ensure policies promote the best interest of individuals with IDD.

Offers arrangements in which the full time care, supervision, nurturing, and protection of a minor child is the responsibility of a friend of family member, tribal or clan member, or another adult who has a long-standing relationship with the child, or the family in situations where the child cannot live with his or her parents.

Investigates reports of child abuse, neglect, or abandonment; documents substantiated cases; and provides for the temporary placement of children who, for their own protection, have been removed from the custody of the adults who are responsible for their care.

Investigates and documents reports of child abuse, neglect, or abandonment; provides for the temporary placement of children who have been removed from the custody of the adults who are responsible for their care; works with families who are experiencing a problem with child abuse; and provides ongoing supportive services for children in permanent placement.

Investigates reports of child abuse, neglect or abandonment; document substantiated cases; provide for the temporary placement of children who, for their own protection, have been removed from the custody of the adults who are responsible for their care; work with families who are experiencing a problem with child abuse with the objective of facilitating continued family unification or reunification; and provide ongoing supportive services for children in permanent placement.

Investigates reports of child abuse, neglect or abandonment; document substantiated cases; provide for the temporary placement of children who, for their own protection, have been removed from the custody of the adults who are responsible for their care; work with families who are experiencing a problem with child abuse with the objective of facilitating continued family unification or reunification; and provide ongoing supportive services for children in permanent placement.

Takes reports on suspected elder abuse and investigate these reports under the Older Adults Protective Services Act. Professional investigator will determine whether the older adult is in need of Protective Services. Protective.
Services will also assist the older adult in securing a safe environment and making sure his or her needs are met.

Adult Probation protects the citizens in the Lackawanna County community while providing supervision services for all clients on probation, intermediate punishment or parole sentences.

Services of the probation office are:
Presentence Investigations for the Judiciary,
Pre-Trial Bail Reports,
Probation/Parole Supervision,
Pre-trial urine screenings,
Drug Treatment and Intermediate Punishment Courts,
DUI Treatment Court,
ARD Probation supervision,
Mental Health Treatment Court
, Veterans Court,
Re-Entry and Co-Occurring Courts,
SCRAM (Alcohol Monitoring), House Arrest and bail monitoring
, G.P.S. satellite monitoring.

Chester County Department of Aging Services CCDAS is mandated to receive and investigate reports of suspected abuse, neglect, exploitation and abandonment of incapacitated Chester County residents aged 60 and older and to provide activities, resources and supports to detect, prevent, reduce and eliminate these conditions.

Provides assessment to determine if individuals qualify for expense assistance towards cost of care. Types of care include:

Personal Boarding Homes
Nursing Facilities

Provides free information and referral services, and benefits counseling to older adults in Chester County.

Provides supervision and services aimed at rehabilitating offenders. Also offers protection, remuneration, and education of the community.

Advocate with and on behalf of adults by asserting and protecting their rights, obtaining appropriate services and benefits and resolving problems, complaints and grievances.

Committed to supporting and empowering the well being of adults of all ages, residing in Lehigh County. Information and assistance is provided to enable individuals to remain active, healthy, productive and independent in their community.
Senior Services include:
- PA MEDI
- Adult day care
- Assessment
- Care Management
- Caregiver Support Program
- Cedarview Apartments
- Health and Wellness
- Homemaker/home support (18-59 years of age)
- Housing case management/housing assistance
- Information and assistance
- Neighborhood senior centers
- PA LINK to Aging and Disability Resources (www.lehighnorthamptonlink.org)
- Ombudsman program
- Personal care
- Protective services
- Transportation
Click here to find information on subsidized housing, home health care, personal care homes, nursing homes, retirement communities, etc

Investigates reports of abuse, neglect, abandonment and financial exploitation.

Abuse reports can be made on behalf of an older adult whether the person lives in their home or in a care facility such as a nursing facility, personal care home, hospital, etc. The reporters may remain anonymous and have legal protection from retaliation, discrimination, and civil or criminal prosecution.
Common signs and symptoms of abuse may include Isolation, Weight loss, Bruises or broken bones, Increased confusion, Unusual withdrawals from any account, and Signing over one’s home to another.

Provides crisis intervention services for older adults who may be victims, or potential victims, of elder abuse, abandonment, exploitation and neglect.

Investigates reports of child abuse, neglect or abandonment; document substantiated cases; provide for the temporary placement of children who, for their own protection, have been removed from the custody of the adults who are responsible for their care; work with families who are experiencing a problem with child abuse with the objective of facilitating continued family unification or reunification; and provide ongoing supportive services for children in permanent placement.

Provides protective services to the older adult population whom are at imminent risk of danger. The Office of Aging has the ability to accept Reports of Abuse, to investigate these reports; to assess the needs of clients at risk. The goal is to develop and coordinate the implementation of services designed to reduce or eliminate the risk of danger to the client’s person or property.

Provides individual and group counseling; recreational activities; advocacy services for children living in the Emergency Shelter, Transitional Housing; liason service for children needing to enroll in or leave a school for safety purposes; referrals to other agencies and resources are also provided as needed. Provides child care during adult support group meetings, as well as for other activities such as court appearances when scheduled in advance.

Provides individual and group counseling; recreational activities; advocacy services for children living in the Emergency Shelter, Transitional Housing; liason service for children needing to enroll in or leave a school for safety purposes; referrals to other agencies and resources are also provided as needed. Provides child care during adult support group meetings, as well as for other activities such as court appearances when scheduled in advance.

Provides individual and group counseling; recreational activities; advocacy services for children living in the Emergency Shelter, Transitional Housing; liason service for children needing to enroll in or leave a school for safety purposes; referrals to other agencies and resources are also provided as needed. Provides child care during adult support group meetings, as well as for other activities such as court appearances when scheduled in advance.

Provides individual and group counseling; recreational activities; advocacy services for children living in the Emergency Shelter, Transitional Housing; liason service for children needing to enroll in or leave a school for safety purposes; referrals to other agencies and resources are also provided as needed. Provides child care during adult support group meetings, as well as for other activities such as court appearances when scheduled in advance.

For patients recovering from an accident, surgery or illness, or who are living with a chronic or acute medical condition, our home care service provides 24/7 access to healthcare in the comfort of your home.

Our hospice specialists offer the services and support patients and families need when treatment is no longer the best option for care.

Provides care and supervision in a protective setting for dependent adults living in the community during some portion of a 24-hour day. Presents an alternative to nursing home care, thus delaying placement in an institution. Aims to maintain the highest possible level of function among our members and to provide respite to their caregivers. Offers the following activities and services: Multiple Therapies to Support Socialization (Art, Music, etc), Board Games, Arts & Crafts, Bingo, Exercise, Medical services, a Nutritious hot meal, and a morning and afternoon snack.

Statewide Elder Abuse HOTLINE: 1-800-490-8505
The goal of the Protective Services Department is to insure that the basic health and safety of all older adults are met in the least restrictive setting possible, and that no older adult should remain at imminent risk to person or property.

Elder abuse may involve one or more of the following:

• Abuse
• Neglect
• Exploitation
• Abandonment
  
  

Abuse may occur when a caregiver fails to meet the needs of the older person or when older people fail to take care of themselves.

Protective Services are provided under one or more of the following conditions:

• 60 years of age or older
• Incapacitated person
• Unable to obtain or perform services necessary to maintain physical or mental health
• No responsible caretaker
• Imminent risk of his/her person or property
  
  

Offers comprehensive needs assessment and periodic comprehensive reassessment. Developes a plan of care and discharge when appropriate.

The Domestic Abuse Proejct provides an emergency shelter to adults and their dependent children at imminent risk of physical abuse.

Provides protection for older adults who lack the capacity to protect themselves and are at risk of abuse, exploitation or abandonment.

Service also provides for detection, reduction, correction or elimination of abuse to older adults.

Offers investigation of physical, mental or sexual abuse, neglect by self or caregiver, financial exploitation, or abandonment of a person 60 years old or older.

Investigates complaints from nursing homes and residents that they are being denied their rights.

Receives reports concerning adults in need of protective services. A protective services worker will investigate reports received and take immediate steps to reduce any risks to the older adult.

Assist individuals to enroll in the Marketplace - Pennie (under the Affordable Care Act), CHIP, Medicaid, or Medicare Savings Programs.

Assist individuals to enroll in the Marketplace - Pennie (under the Affordable Care Act), CHIP, Medicaid, or Medicare Savings Programs.

Assist individuals to enroll in the Marketplace - Pennie (under the Affordable Care Act), CHIP, Medicaid, or Medicare Savings Programs.

Assist individuals to enroll in the Marketplace - Pennie (under the Affordable Care Act), CHIP, Medicaid, or Medicare Savings Programs.

Provides protective services for those 60 years old or older who are at risk of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or abandonment with access to services to protect their health, safety, and welfare.

Provides protective services for those 60 years old or older who are at risk of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or abandonment with access to services to protect their health, safety, and welfare.

Older Adult Protective Services provides 24-hour access to caseworkers who investigate abuse, neglect, exploitation, and abandonment of persons 60 years of age and older.

Provides specialized, trained casework staff to investigate and remedy situations of abuse, neglect, exploitation, abandonment and/or other circumstances creating an imminent risk of serious harm to person or possessions.

Consists of the provision of information about services and facilities to all older persons or their families requesting it. Service activities include: A brief assessment (screening) of the inquirer's problem and situation to make a possible appropriate referral, provision of relevant information and referral to community resources, and a follow-up as appropriate.

Investigates reports of abuse, neglect (including self-neglect), abandonment, and financial exploitation of individuals age 60 and older.

Referrals for those who are at risk of serious injury, death, or financial exploitation. Services offered to reduce or remove risks to the older adult.

Support seniors and their families and with special services; acts as an advocate on behalf of seniors; and helps to ensure seniors' legal, financial, physical and medical rights are protected. Helps prevent physical, mental or financial abuse of older adults. Assists seniors enjoy the highest level of independence and functioning possible. Offers information to seniors and their families that will enable them to make informed and educated choices.

Provides crisis and intake services for all county programs and departments within Human Services.

Provides services in the homes of eligible adults who require assistance with bathing, grooming, dressing, ambulation, meal prep or supplemental housekeeping. Persons receiving this service may have a difficult time completing these activities on their own. With this service, older adult can remain independent at home. Services may include: Personal Care, Caregiver Support, Emergency Response System, Care Management, Home Delivered Meals, Protective Services, and Nursing Home Transitional Care.

Protective services are provided to incapacitated older adults unable to perform or obtain services that are necessary to maintain physical or mental health, for whom there is no responsible caretaker and who are in imminent danger to person or property. Services are available 24 hours a day and after normal working hours 911 should be called.

Protects individuals from abuse, neglect, and exploitation by investigating and providing or arranging services necessary to alleviate or prevent further abuse.

Provides the following services for in-home care; skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, social work and home health aide.

Keeping children safe and respectfully engage families by using community-based services and support in order to assist families to successfully care for their children.

The program includes a broad range of legal, medical, and social intervention on behalf of the older adult. The goal of protective services is to reduce or eliminate the risk of abuse, abandonment, exploitation, and neglect.

Provides ongoing empowerment counseling, tailored to individual needs, to victims, children and significant others. This includes crisis, economic and educative counseling. Additionally, support groups are held regularly for adults or teens who are survivors of domestic violence, rape, sexual assault and sexual harassment.
The Barbara J. Hart Justice Center provides legal assistance to program participants, including representation, consultation and court preparation. Services include safety planning, Protection From Abuse orders, child custody, child support, divorce, nuisance ordinances from landlords, evictions, consumer debt, banking and tax issues, immigration issues, and employment cases.

Provides ongoing empowerment counseling, tailored to individual needs, to victims, children and significant others. This includes crisis, economic and educative counseling. Additionally, support groups are held regularly for adults or teens who are survivors of domestic violence, rape, sexual assault and sexual harassment.
The Barbara J. Hart Justice Center provides legal assistance to program participants, including representation, consultation and court preparation. Services include safety planning, Protection From Abuse orders, child custody, child support, divorce, nuisance ordinances from landlords, evictions, consumer debt, banking and tax issues, immigration issues, and employment cases.

Serves as a liason from the District Attorney's Office to the victims of crime, additionally interacting with Adult and Juvenile Probation, Luzerne County Correctional Facility, and police departments throughout Luzerne County. The Victim/Witness Services Unit also works with victims whose Protection From Abuse (PFA) orders have been violated.

Conducts investigations for abuse, neglect, exploitation, and abandonment. Receives reports of individuals aged 18-59 who may need protective services, forwarding them to our investigating agency, Liberty Health Corporation.

Provides investigations to incapacitated older adults 60+, unable to perform or obtain services that are necessary to maintain physical or mental health, for whom there is no responsible caretaker, and who are in imminent danger to person or property. Reports of abuse, neglect, exploitation, and abandonment of care-dependent individuals 18+ are accepted 24/7. Agency staff is available to receive reports, investigate (60+), and take necessary actions regarding abuse, neglect, exploitation, or abandonment for (60+).

Provides protective services to older adults who are at imminent risk of physical or emotional abuse, abandonment, exploitation, or neglect. Those calling to report elder abuse need not give their name to the agency.

Provides protective services to older adults who are at imminent risk of physical or emotional abuse, abandonment, exploitation, or neglect. Those calling to report elder abuse need not give their name to the agency.

Provides protective services to older adults who are at imminent risk of physical or emotional abuse, abandonment, exploitation, or neglect. Those calling to report elder abuse need not give their name to the agency.

Provides protective services to older adults who are at imminent risk of physical or emotional abuse, abandonment, exploitation, or neglect. Those calling to report elder abuse need not give their name to the agency.

Provides protective services to older adults who are at imminent risk of physical or emotional abuse, abandonment, exploitation, or neglect. Those calling to report elder abuse need not give their name to the agency.