We’ll help guide you to local and state resources

We’ve compiled a list of sources, phone numbers, and websites that provide helpful information.

Reporting Child Abuse

Reports may be made directly to our agency 24/7 at 570-326-7895 or toll-free 1-800-525-7938.

ChildLine

Reports may also be made anonymously (if you are not a mandated reporter) to ChildLine, the PA Abuse and Neglect Registry, at 1-800-932-0313 and http://keepkidssafe.pa.gov.

Local Resources

Supplemental Food Distribution

1.American Rescue Workers: Mondays 9 am - 6 pm, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays 9 am- 4 pm, Wednesdays 1 pm - 4 pm

337 Bridge St. Williamsport, PA 17701 570-323-8401

2. Central PA Food Bank: Call first 570-321-8023 for hours and information.

3301 Wahoo Dr. Williamsport, PA 17701

3. Christian Community Center Community Cupboard: Mondays - Fridays 9 am -4 pm & Saturdays 8:45 am- -11:45 am

901 Diamond St. Williamsport, PA 17701 570-323-6297

4. Diamond Street Christian Church: Sundays 1:30 pm -2:30 pm

822 Diamond St. Williamsport, PA 17701 570-323-2747

5. Firetree Place Fresh Express: 12:30-2:30 3rd Friday of the month Upcoming: 11/21/25 and 12/19/25

RELOCATED to Ebenezer Baptist Church, 527 Park Ave. Williamsport, PA 17701 12:30-2:30 3rd Friday of the month Upcoming: 11/21/25 and 12/19/25

•Freedom House Community Worship Center: Saturdays 8:30 am -9:30 am

1700 Memorial Ave. Williamsport, PA 17701

6. Jersey Shore Care & Share: Call first 570-398-3676 for hours and information.

229 S. Broad St. Jersey Shore, PA 17740

7. Jersey Shore Post 36: Call first 570-398-4174 for hours and information.

320 Seminary St. Jersey Shore, PA 17740 Call first 570-398-4174 for hours and information.

8. New Love Center: 9 am -1 pm 2nd & 4th Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 3-6 pm 2nd & 4th Thursdays, and 9-11am 2nd Saturday

263 Henry St., Jersey Shore, PA 17740 (South Avis), 570-772-3275

9. Newberry Church of Christ: First Thursday of the month, 1:30 pm -4:30 pm

2100 Linn St. Williamsport, PA 17701

10. Salvation Army: M&F 9:30 -11:30 am and 1-2:30 pm, Wednesdays 1:00 pm-2:30 pm

457 Market St. Williamsport, PA 17701

570-326-9187

11. Salvation Army: Wednesdays 11 am-2 pm

527 River Mill Rd. Jersey Shore, PA 17740

12. Sojourner Truth Ministry: 11:45 am – 12:30 pm, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, Food Care Packaged CALL AHEAD FOR PICK UP 570-323-1797

501 High St. Williamsport, PA 17701 (Side Entrance)

13. United Churches of Lycoming County: 9 am -11 am Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10 am-2 pm, and 6-8 pm, First Wednesday of the month

IMPORTANT Starting September 1, 2025, the NEW LOCATION will be 520 West 4th St., Williamsport, PA 17701(Second floor) 570-322-1657

14. WIC Program: Mondays-Fridays, 8-4 Appointment only. No emergencies (For pregnant, postpartum & breastfeeding women, and for children up to age 5.)

612 W. 4th St. Williamsport, PA 17701 570-322-7656

15. West End Food Bank: Call first (Incl. 7th Ave to Linden to Duboistown, Cogan Station, Ralston etc.) Noon-2:15 p.m. the 1st & 4th Thursdays monthly

911 Diamond St., Williamsport, PA 17701 570-323-1891

16. Young’s Church of Shermandale: Call first 717-275-7557 for hours and information.

115 Howard St., Jersey Shore, PA 17740

Supplemental Food Distribution (HOT Meals)

1. Antioch Baptist Church: 514 High St.– side entrance – Williamsport 570-323-1797

2. Christian Community Center: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays 11:00 am to 12:30 pm

570-323-6297

901 Diamond St., Williamsport, PA 17701

3. Grab & Go at Trinity Episcopal Church: Thursdays: 4:00-5:00 p.m.

844 West 4th St., Williamsport, PA 17701 570-322-0216

4. New Love Center Café: Mon.-Fri. 11-12:30

1407 Alleghany St, Jersey Shore (Inside Trinity United Methodist Church)

5. Sojourner Truth Ministries: Mon. – Sat. 11:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. Hot breakfast Sat. 8:30-9:30 a.m.

501 High St. (side entrance), Williamsport, PA 17701

6. West End Christian: Breakfast 8:00-9:30 a.m. Lunch: Noon – 1 p.m. Weekdays

570-323-2425

Utility Assistance

Electric STEP Outreach Utilities assistance programs include:

•PPL OnTrack Program: Works with households at or below 150% of Federal Poverty Income Guidelines (FPIG) on establishing a fixed, affordable monthly payment plan to pay for electrical usage.

•UGI Customer Assistance Program: Offers income-based or usage-based payment agreement with potential for shortfall forgiveness to residential customers at or below 150% of the FPIG.

•PPL’s Operation Help: Assists households at or below 200% of the FPIG who are experiencing unexpected hardships with paying utility bills.

•UGI’s Operation Share: Aids with paying heating bills to residential customers who are faced with hardship due to an unforeseen situation, and with incomes at or below 200% of the FPIG. 570-327-5485

•Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Assists low-income families with paying their heating bills; assistance is provided in the form of a cash grant sent directly to the utility company or a crisis grant for households in immediate danger of being without heat. Customers do not need to have an unpaid bill to qualify and do not need to be public assistance recipients. Hours of Operation: Weekdays, 7:30 am-5:00 pm. Address: 400 Little League Boulevard, Williamsport Contact: 570-327-3497

PULP

•Received a shutoff notice. Call 1-844-645-2500 or email:Pulp@pautilitylawproject.org

Safelink Wireless

•Free cell phone for those financially eligible. Unlimited text, 500 free minutes for the first 4 months. Apply online at www.safelinkwireless.com

Lycoming County Resource Numbers

1. Lycoming Co. MH/ID: 570-326-7895 Or: 1-800-525-7938

2. 24 Hour Crisis Services: 1-844-707-3224 OR CRISIS TEXT # 63288

3. West Branch Drug and Alcohol: 570-323-8543

4. West Branch Drug and Alcohol After-Hours: 570-220-9799

5. Alcoholics Anonymous Hotline: 1-866-671-6130

6. Narcotics Anonymous Hotline: 570-273-8255

7. Crossroads Counseling: 570-323-7535

8. Lycoming County Assistance Office: 570-327-3300

9. Wise Options - Domestic Violence: 570-323-8167

10. YWCA North Central PA: 570-322-4637

11. Lycoming County Office of Aging: 570-323-3096

12. STEP Transportation: 1-800-222-2468

13. STEP Corp. Services: 570-326-0587

14. ARW Men’s Homeless Shelter: 570-323-8401

15. Liberty House: Call 211 OR Text Zip Code to 898-211

16. Saving Grace Shelter: 570-323-4130

17. UPMC Williamsport Hospital: 570-322-9679

Community Organizations

Lycoming Clinton Joinder MH/ID/EI

Lycoming County Office

33 W. Third Street, 4th Floor

Williamsport PA 17701

Phone: 570-326-7895 (office)

Website: www.joinder.org

Lycoming County Government Information / Resources

Lycoming County Home Page

Lycoming and Clinton County Resource Guide

Lycoming County Assistance Office

Apply for online benefits at Lycoming County Assistance Office

https://www.compass.state.pa.us/compass.web/Public/CMPHome

United Churches of Lycoming County

This site provides an updated list of places to call when families are in need.

http://uclc.org/resources-for-those-in-need/

West Branch Drug & Alcohol

213 W 4th Street

Williamsport PA 17701

Phone: 570-323-8543

Website: www.wbdrugandalcohol.org

Community Care Behavioral Health

www.ccbh.com

Community Care Behavioral Health Organization (Community Care), a non-profit, federally tax-exempt, behavioral health managed care organization (BH-MCO), manages behavioral health services for over one million members whose health coverage is sponsored through Medicaid, Medicare and commercial plans.

200 Corporate Center Drive, Suite 100

Camp Hill, PA 17011

Phone: 717-731-3600

Community Care Behavioral Health Member Handbook

Member Handbook

STEP Inc.

https://www.stepcorp.org/agency-info/

Apply for HealthChoices:

http://dhs.pa.gov/healthchoicespa/index.htm

Transportation

Medical Assistance Transportation Program (MATP)

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services