Fayette County Resource Guide - health.pa.gov

1 Fayette County Resource Guide Updated April 2019 1 Advocacy for Special Healthcare Needs Resource Description Contact Information Justice Works Family of Services JusticeWorks is an organization serving children and families in anger management, family finding and reunification services. 1-877-525-5992 Transitional Paths Transitional Paths to Independent Living (TRPIL) offers services and programs to people with all types of disabilities. Services and programs include home modifications, health/wellness, homecare and specialized services. 1-724-223-5115 The Arc of Pennsylvania The Arc of Pennsylvania promotes the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and actively supports their full inclusion and participation in the community throughout their lifetimes.

2 1-724-438-9042 Toll Free: 1-800-692-7258 Transportation: 1-724-438-9042 ext. 208 Disability Rights and Special Needs Resources Resource Description Contact Information Behavioral Health/Intellectual Disabilities/Early Intervention Program Fayette County Behavioral Health Administration works with service providers throughout Fayette County to address crisis intervention, early intervention, intellectual disability and mental health needs. 1-724-430-1370 1-724-437-1003 Crisis Hotline Fayette Resources Fayette Resources, Inc. offers adults and children with disabilities residential living, life sharing, support services and training programs and services. Uniontown 1-724-437-6461 The Arc of Pennsylvania The Arc of Pennsylvania promotes the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and actively supports their full inclusion and participation in the community throughout their lifetimes.

3 1-724-438-9042 Toll Free: 1-800-692-7258 Transportation: 1-724-438-9042 ext. 208 Fayette County Resource Guide Updated April 2019 2 Early Intervention Resource Description Contact Information Behavioral Health/Intellectual Disabilities/Early Intervention Program Fayette County Behavioral Health Administration works with service providers throughout Fayette County to address crisis intervention, early intervention, intellectual disability and mental health needs. 1-724-430-1370 1-724-437-1003 Crisis Hotline Housing Resource Description Contact Information Domestic Violence Services of Southwestern PA Domestic Violence Services of Southwestern Pennsylvania offers services for victims of domestic violence including emergency shelter and transitional housing, 24 hour hotline, individual counseling, legal advocacy services.

4 1-724-439-9500 City Mission Living Stone Shelters City Mission Living Stone Shelters offers both a men and women s emergency shelters in which shelter, food, clothing, case management and counseling are provided. They also offer transitional housing, permanent supportive housing, residential program for youth and independent living program for youth. 1-724-439-0201 Transitional Paths to Independent Living The Centers for independent Living strives through advocacy with a collective action to remove physical and attitudinal barriers that prevent people with disabilities. Services include nursing home transition, independent living skills training, home modification, information and referral.

5 1-724-223-5115 Community Action Partnership for Fayette County This agency provides a wide variety of services which include early childhood programs, drug and alcohol prevention services, medical assistance transportation, and fuel and housing assistance services. 1-724-437-6050 Fayette County Housing Authority The Fayette County Housing Authority provides housing to eligible low or very low-income families and individuals. Residents pay rent based on income. 1-724-434-2100 Fayette County Resource Guide Updated April 2019 3 Redevelopment Authority of the County of Fayette The Redevelopment Authority addresses strategies for addressing housing, economic, and community development needs including supporting homeownership and housing rehabilitation activities and promoting the installation and improvement of recreational areas.

6 1-724-437-1547 ext. 202 Respite Care Respite is planned or emergency care provided to a child or adult with special needs to provide temporary relief to family caregivers who are caring for that child or adult. Resource Description Contact Information The Arc of Pennsylvania The Arc promotes and protects the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and actively supports their full inclusion and participation in the community throughout their lifetimes. 1-724-438-9042 Toll Free: 1-800-692-7258 Transportation: 1-724-438-9042 ext. 208.