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PA Families Inc. offers essential contacts and information for each county in Pennsylvania, ensuring families have access to local resources and services. Find vital information and support tailored to your community. County Contacts & Commonwealth Information At PA Families Inc., we are dedicated to providing resources and support to families in need. Our comprehensive list of county contacts and commonwealth information includes everything from housing assistance to job training and mental health services. If you need help navigating these resources or have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are here to help you and your family thrive. Addtional Resources Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Click Here Armstrong Indiana Counties BDHP Intellectual Developmental and Autism Services Click Here Community Action Agencies in PA Click Here Grant Programs Government Click Here PA Commonwealth Phone Directory Click Here PA Public Utility Commission |Offices and Staff Directory | PA PUC Click Here PENNSYLVANIA 67 COUNTIES Click Here

PA Families Inc. provides specialized support for families affected by autism. We offer resources, therapy options, educational programs, and advocacy to help children and adults with autism lead fulfilling lives. Autism At PA Families Inc., we are committed to providing resources and support for those with autism and their families. We offer a variety of resources to help families, including our Military Resources for Children and Youth with Autism, Autism and Competitive Employment Resource, Superheroes for Autism, Autism Connection of Pennsylvania, and Unending Promise Autism Family and Youth Support Group. We are dedicated to helping families learn about autism and find the support they need to navigate this complex condition. Addtional Resources AUTISM Services Education RESOURCES Training ASERT Click Here Addiction Substance Abuse Mental Health What to do! Click Here DaniMation Autism Creativity Animation Employment in the Arts Click Here Senior Foster Grandparents AmeriCorps Click Here Bureau of Supports for Autism and Special Populations BAS Click Here

PA Families Inc. supports Pennsylvania's elderly population through the Department of Aging, offering essential services, resources, and programs to enhance their quality of life. We are committed to empowering seniors and ensuring their well-being. Department of Aging DOA AGING SERVICES https://www.aging.pa.gov/aging-services/Pages/default.aspx Caregiver Support The Pennsylvania Caregiver Support Program provides resources and assistance to individuals who assume the primary responsibility for the provision of care to encourage a healthy, ongoing relationship with their care receiver. The program aims to alleviate the stresses associated with caregiving by focusing on the well-being of the caregiver, providing access to respite care, addressing the need for formal and informal supports, and providing financial reimbursement for out-of-pocket costs associated with caregiving-related services and supplies. The program is administered by your local Area Agency on Aging . Each caregiver is assigned a care manager who will come to the care receivers' home, conduct a comprehensive assessment of the needs of the caregiver, provide support, and work with them to develop a person-centered plan of care. SERVICES AT THE Department of Aging Please go to the website at the top of the page for the services listed below. Caregivers Employment Health & Wellness Help at Home Housing Medicare Counseling Legal Assistance Meals Ombudsman PACE - Prescription Assistance Financial Exploitation Protective Services Transportation Additional Resources Relatives as Parents Program (RAPP) Penn State Extension Grandparents & Others Click Here DOH Bureau of Emergency Medical Services, Preparedness /Response, SPECIAL POPULATIONS Click Here PA Councils on Aging Click Here Pennsylvania Attorney General's Senior Protection Unit Click Here Pennsylvania Department of Aging DOA Intro Click Here Pennsylvania Link to Aging and Disability Resources (PA LINK) Click Here Report Suspected Abuse Click Here Resources for Caregivers of Children Dept. of Aging Click Here Substance Use Disorder in Older Adults DDAP Click Here

PA Families Inc. supports military families across Pennsylvania with specialized services tailored to their unique needs. We offer resources, counseling, and assistance to help military families thrive through deployment, transition, and beyond. Military Families We are committed to providing essential support to military families. Our Military Family Services program offers a wide range of resources, including help dealing with PTSD and TBI, support for drug and alcohol addiction, and resources to address the unique challenges faced by military families. We are dedicated to improving the lives of those who have served our country and their families. Addtional Resources Finances, Money and Deployment Military Click Here Hints for Medical Issues and Appointments Click Here 15 Tips for Helping Your Teenager Deal With the Difficulties of Deployment Military Click Here Free Help for Homeless Veterans Click Here Grieving the Loss of a Loved One Military Click Here Mental Health Services US Veterans Affairs Click Here Military Deployment and the Phases of Deployment Click Here Military Family Readiness System Deployment and More Click Here Military Sexual Assault Click Here Overview Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs Click Here Parenting Deployment and US Military Click Here Post Traumatic Stress Disorder PTSD and Traumatic Brain Injury TBI Click Here Resources for Military Families and Veterans Click Here Support in a Crisis and/or When You Feel Alone Military Click Here Supports for Military-Connected Students and Families in Education Click Here TIPS for Relocating/Moving with Children Military Click Here The Exceptional Family Member Program Military Click Here The New Parent Support Program Military Click Here The Pennsylvania Military Family Relief Assistance Program Click Here What are the Signs of Crisis? Military Click Here Wounded Warrior Program Click Here Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program Deployment Click Here

PA Families Inc. collaborates with the Department of Health to ensure access to essential health services and resources for families across Pennsylvania. Discover vital health information, programs, and support available through our partnership. Department of Health DOH The PA Department of Health is very large in the PA government. Here are some phone numbers for bureaus and offices listed below but the full website has the complete array of information. https://www.health.pa.gov/Pages/default.aspx HEALTH PREPAREDNESS AND COMMUNITY PROTECTION PHONE NUMBERS Deputy Secretary's Office 717-783-8804 Bureau of Emergency Medical Services 717-787-8740 Bureau of Community Health Systems 717-787-4366 Bureau of Public Health Preparedness 717-346-0640 Bureau of Epidemiology 717-787-3350 Bureau of Laboratories 610-280-3464 Deputy Secretary's Office 717-783-1078 Bureau of Facility Licensure and Certification 717-787-8015 Bureau of Community Program Licensure and Certification 717-783-8665 ADMINISTRATION PHONE NUMBERS Deputy Secretary's Office 717-705-6740 Bureau of Administration and Financial Services 717-787-6325 Office of the Comptroller 717-787-3242 Bureau of Health Statistics & Registries 717-783-2548 Bureau of Human Resources 717-787-5618 Office of Equal Opportunity 717-783-0296 Bureau of Informatics and Information Technology 717-787-5623 HEALTH PREPAREDNESS AND COMMUNITY PROTECTION PHONE # Deputy Secretary's Office 717-783-8804 Bureau of Emergency Medical Services 717-787-8740 Bureau of Community Health Systems 717-787-4366 Bureau of Public Health Preparedness 717-346-0640 Bureau of Epidemiology 717-787-3350 Bureau of Laboratories 610-280-3464 HEALTH PROMOTION AND DISEASE PREVENTION PHONE NUMBERS Deputy Secretary's Office 717-787-6436 Bureau of Family Health 717-346-3000 Bureau of Health Promotion & Risk Reduction 717-787-6214 Bureau of Communicable Diseases 717-783-0479 Bureau of Women, Infant and Children (WIC) 717-783-1289 QUALITY ASSURANCE PHONE NUMBERS Deputy Secretary's Office 717-783-1078 Bureau of Facility Licensure and Certification 717-787-8015 Bureau of Community Program Licensure and Certification 717-783-8665 HEALTH RESOURCES AND SERVICES PHONE NUMBERS Deputy Secretary's Office 717-787-9857 Health Research Office 717-547-3101 Office of Drug Surveillance and Misuse Prevention 1-844-377-7367 (select prompt “0”) Additional Resources DOH Bureau of Communicable Diseases, Bureau of Epidemiology and Laboratories Click Here DOH Bureau of Community Program Licensure and Certification, Facility Licensure and Certification Click Here DOH Women, Infant, Children WIC, Community Health Systems, Family Health Click Here Fees Waived for Birth Certificates of Individuals - Homeless OR Foster & Juvenile Justice-Involved OR Affected by Opioid Use Disorder OR Under the Disaster Declaration for a Natural Disaster Click Here Vital Records Office Phone Number for Birth /Death Certificates and more! Adoption and Genealogy! Click Here DOH Bureau of Emergency Medical Services, Preparedness /Response, SPECIAL POPULATIONS Click Here DOH Bureau of Health Promotion /Risk Reduction; Operational Excellence; Primary Care Office Click Here DOH Bureau of Health Statistics and Registries Click Here DOH Developmental and Behavioral Screening EPSDT Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment in Medicaid Insurance Click Here DOH Division of Violence Prevention DVP Click Here DOH School Health Program Click Here FASD Task Force PA CARE PARTNERSHIP Click Here Federal Health & Human Services HHS Agencies & Offices 13 total Click Here Post Traumatic Stress Disorder PTSD and Traumatic Brain Injury TBI Click Here

PA Families Inc. offers support and resources for individuals and families affected by substance abuse, in collaboration with the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP). Find guidance, counseling, and programs for recovery and healing. Substance Abuse DDAP The Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs is providing education, intervention and treatment programs to reduce drug and alcohol abuse and dependency for all Pennsylvanians. Gambling and pornography are also being abused as well these days. Bureau of Treatment, Prevention, and Intervention The Bureau of Treatment, Prevention, and Intervention performs numerous tasks within the Department to provide county authorities, providers, and communities throughout the Commonwealth with the tools they need to effectively prevent and treat drug and alcohol problems, as well as problem gambling. TREATMENT DIVISION Responsible for program planning and development of standards, policies, guidelines, service descriptions, and outcome data for the clinical functions of case management and treatment systems for drug and alcohol issues and problem gambling. PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION DIVISION Provides for the development, oversight, and management of substance abuse prevention services statewide, and strives to increase the effectiveness of implemented services through evidence-based programs and state-approved, effective programs and strategies. Bureau of Quality Assurance for Prevention and Treatment The Bureau of Quality Assurance for Prevention and Treatment is responsible for ensuring that drug and alcohol programs throughout the Commonwealth meet or exceed high-quality standards and licensure requirements. The Bureau is composed of the following two divisions: EVALUATION AND CONTRACT COMPLIANCE DIVISION Ensures that the Single County Authorities (SCAs) adhere to grant agreement requirements and carry out their administrative functions effectively to ensure timely access to, and the provision of, a quality service delivery system, as well as efficiently manage all available resources at the local level. PROGRAM LICENSURE DIVISION Safeguards the public by assuring that facilities providing drug and alcohol treatment services meet minimum standards of care based on published regulations. Additional Resources Transportation Forms for Medicaid Click Here Nicotine Anonymous Online Support Group Click Here Addiction Myths & Facts Click Here Addiction Substance Abuse Mental Health What to do! Click Here Adolescent Brain Development and Drugs Click Here Adolescents/Teens/Addiction & Brain Development DDAP Click Here Adult Children of Alcoholics Online Support Group Click Here Alateen Online /In-Person Support Groups Click Here Alcohol-Related Stats CDC and more DDAP Click Here Co-Dependents Online Support Group Click Here Cocaine Anonymous Online Support Group Click Here County Drug and Alcohol Offices & PA Assoc. of D&A Administrators Click Here Crystal Meth Anonymous Online Support Group Click Here DDAP Find Addiction Treatment in PA Click Here DDAP Funding in PA Click Here DDAP List Serve for News /Announcements/ E-Toolkit/Event Requests Click Here DOH Bureau of Emergency Medical Services, Preparedness /Response, SPECIAL POPULATIONS Click Here Drug/Alcohol/Substance Abuse Addiction Support Groups and Organizations Click Here FASD Task Force PA CARE PARTNERSHIP Click Here FUNDING DDAP Substance Use Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery Services Block Grant | SAMHSA Click Here Find ALANON Support Group Meetings in Pennsylvania for family/friends of someone with an alcohol challenge Click Here Frequently Asked Questions FAQ in Substance Abuse SA & Addictions DDAP Click Here Health Choices Mental Health/Drug and Alcohol Services Click Here MILITARY Substance Use/Addictions Click Here Marijuana Anonymous Online Support Group Click Here Nar-Anon Online/In-Person Support Group Click Here OVERVIEW of the Dep. of Drug & Alcohol Program DDAP Click Here PA Drug & Alcohol Programs Dashboard Data Agency Links DDAP Click Here PA Health Choices Insurance Map; Physical Health and Behavioral Health Insurance Companies Click Here PA State Medical Insurance Enrollment Click Here Post Traumatic Stress Disorder PTSD / Trauma & Substance Abuse Click Here Risk Factors and Addictive Behavior DDAP Click Here Student Assistance Program in PA Schools SAP MH DDAP DOE Click Here Substance Abuse in People With Intellectual Developmental Disabilities IDD Click Here Substance Use Disorder in Older Adults DDAP Click Here Suicide Risk and Addiction Click Here Terms and Acronyms DDAP Click Here PA Advisory Council on Substance Use DDAP Click Here Parent Panel Advisory Council (PPAC) for DDAP Click Here

PA Families Inc. provides specialized support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Discover resources, programs, and assistance tailored to promote independence and well-being. Intellectual Developmental Disabilities / Office of Developmental Programs IDD/ODP The mission of the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) is to support Pennsylvanians with intellectual disabilities and autism to achieve greater independence, choice, and opportunity and live Everyday Lives. The office seeks to continuously improve an effective system of accessible services and supports that are flexible, innovative, and person-centered to recognize and support dignity for all Pennsylvanians. There are a number of services that can be provided to meet the needs of an individual registered with the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP). This list of services is subject to change as service definitions change and waiver amendments are approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). https://www.cms.gov/ Please contact your Supports Coordinator or the County Mental Health/Intellectual Disabilities (MH/ID) Program to find the list of services and the corresponding service definitions. https://www.pa.gov/en/agencies/dhs/contact/county-mh-id-offices.html Contact 1-888-565-9435 ODP toll-free Customer Service Line (8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Eastern Time), Monday through Friday) Toll-Free TTY Number: 1-866-388-1114 Make an appointment with your local County Office of Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities (MH/ID). https://www.pa.gov/en/agencies/dhs/contact/county-mh-id-offices.html If you need help locating your local county office, call ODP Customer Service Hotline at 1-888-565-9435. Take documents to the appointment that will help establish that you are eligible for services. Some examples are medical, psychological, and school records. Services may include: Residential Habilitation Home and Community Habilitation (unlicensed) Companion Services Transitional Work Services Supported Employment Pre-Vocational Respite Transportation Licensed Day Habilitation Home and Vehicle Accessibility Adaptations Therapy Services Nursing Services Behavior Support Supports Coordination Supports Broker Assistive Technology Specialized Supplies Education Supports Services Homemaker/Chore Additional Resources DHS Clearances & Licensing for PA Residents and Employees Click Here DOH Bureau of Emergency Medical Services, Preparedness /Response, SPECIAL POPULATIONS Click Here DOH Developmental and Behavioral Screening EPSDT Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment in Medicaid Insurance Click Here Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Click Here IDD/ODP Life Sharing & Everyday Living Options Click Here IDD/ODP Problems? Denials? Filing a Complaint! Click Here IDD/ODP Provider Directory Click Here IDD/ODP Services and Support Directory (HCSIS) Click Here IDD/ODP TRANSITION Click Here IDD/ODP Work Click Here MY ODP Click Here MY ODP Resources and Website Links Click Here ODP Office of Developmental Programs Regional Offices Contacts/State Centers and more Click Here PA County Mental Health, Intellectual Disabilities, Early Intervention Program Offices Click Here PA Health Choices Insurance Map; Physical Health and Behavioral Health Insurance Companies Click Here PA Human Services Provider Directory with License Status Click Here PA State Medical Insurance Enrollment Click Here Social Security Resources Click Here Substance Abuse in People With Intellectual Developmental Disabilities IDD Click Here Intellectual Developmental SYSTEM IN PA (IDD) Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) Overview Click Here

PA Families Inc. provides crucial support for victims of domestic violence, offering resources, counseling, and safe havens. Our dedicated team is here to help you regain control and build a safer future. You are not alone. Domestic Violence DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PCAR The mission of the Pennsylvania Coalition to Advance Respect is to work to eliminate all forms of sexual violence and to advocate for the rights and needs of victims of sexual assault. PCADV's 59 community-based domestic violence programs work every day to create pathways to safety and justice for victims of domestic violence and their children, working collaboratively to end the domestic violence epidemic in Pennsylvania. Additional Resources Alateen Online /In-Person Support Groups Click Here Co-Dependents Online Support Group Click Here DOH Bureau of Emergency Medical Services, Preparedness /Response, SPECIAL POPULATIONS Click Here DOH Division of Violence Prevention DVP Click Here Military Sexual Assault Click Here PCADV PA Coalition Against Domestic Violence Click Here Pennsylvania Coalition to Advance Respect PCAR ( Against Rape) Click Here Pennsylvania Immigration Resource Center (PIRC) Click Here Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network Click Here

PA Public Utility Commission |Offices and Staff Directory | PA PUC < Back PA Public Utility Commission |Offices and Staff Directory | PA PUC Offices and Staff Directory | PA PUC https://share.google/wkGHITYr0ZYFvSmNj Offices and Staff Directory Overseen by five appointed commissioners, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission employs more than 500 people across 12 distinct offices and bureaus who report to the Executive Director. Read on to learn more about the roles of each office and bureau and how to contact key employees. Take a look at our organizational chart to see how each of the PUC offices and bureaus is connected. Office of Administrative Law Judge The Office of Administrative Law Judge (OALJ) provides conflict resolution by independent administrative law judges. Judges preside at formal hearings in contested matters before the PUC, gather all the facts relating to an individual case, prepare written decisions outlining the issues, and recommend resolutions to the disputes. The OALJ includes a mediation unit and a mediation coordinator. It is the PUC’s policy to encourage mediation and settlement rather than to see the parties engage in what may become lengthy and expensive litigation during the formal hearing process. Mediation is a voluntary, confidential, and non-binding process through which a neutral third party, the mediator, assists the parties in reaching a mutually acceptable settlement of their disputes. Bureau of Audits The Bureau of Audits is responsible for the conduct of audit activity of Pennsylvania fixed utilities, including Adjustment Clause Audits, Financial Audits and Management Audits, and Management Efficiency Investigations. Office of Communications The Office of Communications is accountable for Commission media relations, employee communications and consumer education, in addition to acting as the lead staff for the Consumer Advisory Council. The Office of Communications is responsible for issuing press releases, responding to media calls, special consumer-education campaigns, distributing educational materials, informing consumers about programs and rights, creating internal and external newsletters and other publications, and coordinating the PUC's website. Bureau of Consumer Services The Bureau of Consumer Services responds to consumer complaints, provides utility-related information to consumers and monitors utility compliance with PUC regulations and evaluates utility performance. The bureau consists of a Division of Customer Assistance and Complaints and a Division of Policy. Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement The Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement serves as the prosecutory bureau for purposes of representing the public interest in ratemaking and service matters before the Office of Administrative Law Judge, and enforcing compliance with the state and federal motor carrier safety and gas safety laws and regulations. The bureau handles rail safety enforcement proceedings that are referred by the Bureau of Technical Utility Services. The Bureau also prepares reports for the Commission, provides technical support for other bureaus, and participates in working groups on energy issues. Law Bureau The Law Bureau provides legal support to other Commission bureaus and the Commission directly on regulatory matters involving fixed utilities and common carriers. Law Bureau attorneys represent the Commission in all appellate and original jurisdiction actions before state and federal courts. The Commission has authorized the Law Bureau to intervene in cases before federal forums in which communications and energy-related issues affecting Pennsylvania are decided. It surveys issues and proceedings before federal agencies, courts, and Congress with the aim of formulating appropriate Commission input when public utility issues arise. Office of Legislative Affairs The Director of Legislative Affairs is the Commission’s link with the state General Assembly, the Governor’s Administration, the U.S. Congress, and the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners. It is also responsible for contact with the Independent Regulatory Review Commission regarding Commission regulations. The office receives hundreds of inquiries regarding utility matters and constituent problems and directs the flow of information for a timely resolution. Secretary's Bureau The Secretary is the Commission’s officer over whose signature all official actions and decisions are issued. The Secretary serves as the prothonotary of the Commission and is thereby responsible for the acceptance of filings and the docketing, safekeeping, control, dissemination, retention, and retrieval of all documents. All correspondence and filings before the Commission must be addressed to the Secretary. After formal Commission action, the Secretary’s Bureau is responsible for the dissemination of necessary information and the service of all official actions. This is accomplished by issuing an Order or Secretarial Letter to all appropriate parties or individuals, whether they be internal staff, participants in a proceeding, or members of the general public. The Secretary's Bureau coordinates the development of the Commission’s public meeting agenda, and the Secretary and/or Assistant Secretary sit at all formal public meetings of the Commission to ensure that the agenda is completed and that the minutes are properly recorded and subsequently maintained. Office of Special Assistants The Office of Special Assistants (OSA) provides technical and legal assistance to the Commissioners in all aspects of public utility regulation and enforcement. It is the coordinator of the preparation of final Commission orders. Duties include preparing final orders; reviewing Administrative Law Judge decisions; administering requests for extensions of time to file exceptions and/or reply exceptions to Initial Decisions; and reviewing petitions for rehearing, reconsideration, modification, or clarification of final Commission orders. Bureau of Technical Utility Services The Bureau of Technical Utility Services serves as the principal technical advisory bureau to the Commission regarding fixed and transportation utility regulatory matters, as well as serves as an adviser to the PUC on technical issues for electric, natural gas, water, wastewater, and telecommunications utilities. The Bureau offers policy recommendations on rates, tariffs, and regulatory matters, processes fixed utility applications, and coordinates emergency operations of utilities. The Bureau processes filings such as securities certificates and affiliated interest agreements. The Bureau also reviews and maintains county 911 system plans; telecommunications relay service reports; annual financial reports; and utility tariffs.

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Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder: VIDEO Bending the Trajectory National Center for Substance Abuse and Child Welfare < Back Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder: VIDEO Bending the Trajectory National Center for Substance Abuse and Child Welfare This webinar features national expert Dr. Douglas Waite, who discusses the prevalence of FASD, the importance and challenges of early identification/screening, and how specific interventions can help support child development. https://ncsacw.acf.hhs.gov/training/videos-and-webinars/fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorder-bending-the-trajectory/

Vital Records Office Phone Number for Birth /Death Certificates and more! Adoption and Genealogy! < Back Vital Records Office Phone Number for Birth /Death Certificates and more! Adoption and Genealogy! Reach out to the Vital Records Office with questions or concerns about birth and death certifications, adoptions, and genealogy. Please note: Marriage license records are maintained by the Marriage License Clerk in the county courthouse of the county issuing the license. Divorce records are kept in the Prothonotary's Office in the county where the divorce was granted. DOH does not have this information. Toll-free 844-228-3516 (available Monday - Friday, 7:15 am to 6:00 pm) Use the online form