Resources

Helpful Resources for Clients:

If you need help but don’t know what to do, PA 211 is a great place to start. From help with a utilities bill, to housing assistance and more, you can dial 211 or text your zip code to 898-211 to talk with a resource specialist for free. Or visit: PA 211 Lancaster.

Homelessness (Off The Streets Lancaster):

• Call 717-723-8084 or visit: Off The Streets Lancaster.

Help with Electric (PPL Electric Utilities):

• Apply online: PPL Electric or call 800-342-5775.
  • TIP: Apply right away if you receive a shut off notice.

Heating Assistance/Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP):

• Apply online: LIHEAP. 

Help with Energy (UGI Utilities):

• Call 800-276-2722 or visit: UGI.

Addiction (Potters House):

• Call 717-656-3222 (men’s ministry), 717-844-1720 (women’s ministry) or visit: Potters House.

Suicide & Crisis Lifeline:

• Call 988 or visit: 988 Lifeline.

Home Repairs (Servants, Inc): 

• Call 717-378-0336 or apply for assistance: Servants Inc.

Dept. of Aging and Disability Resource Center:

• Support and services for seniors and those with disabilities, visit: Aging and Disability Resources.

Opioid Recovery:

• Visit: Bicycle Health.
  • Individuals with Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) have a 13 times higher risk for suicide. Click here for a free educational guide on suicide and OUD, causes, prevention, and what to do if a loved one is showing signs of being at risk of self-harm or suicide.

Unemployment: 

• Apply online: PA Unemployment Compensation. 
  • TIP: Apply ASAP as payments may take up to 4 weeks.  

SNAP benefits (food stamps) and medical assistance:

• Apply online: Compass HHS.
  • TIP: Applying online is faster than applying with a paper application. 

WIC benefits:

• Call 717-299-7301 or apply online: Community Action Partnership.  

Free Online Financial workshops:  

• Tenfold offers free online Financial Workshops.
  • To register visit Tenfold Workshop Registration Site.