Food Assistance and Homelessness:

Cumberland County Assistance Office

·        717-240-2700 (local) or 1-800-692-7462 (statewide)

·        Provides monthly financial assistance to eligible low-income households for food purchases through an EBT ACCESS Card (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)

·        Apply in-person or online through the COMPASS website: www.compass.state.pa.us Cumberland County Food Banks

·        33 Westminster Drive, Carlisle, PA

Christian Life Assembly Food Bank

·        717-737-6560

·        2645 Lisburn Rd., Camp Hill, PA 17011

·        Distribution: Second Tuesday 9am – 12pm

Project SHARE

·        717-249-7773

·        5 North Orange St., Suite 4, Carlisle, PA 17013

·        Drive-Thru Distribution – One each month – No appointment needed; Tuesday 12pm- 2pm

Shippensburg Produce and Outreach

·        Provides those in need with fresh vegetables, fruits, eggs, meat, dairy and other services weekly.

·        717-477-9100

·        Email: info@shipout.org

Coordinated Entry System

·        Request a Coordinated Entry Intake assessment and be placed on the By Name List for potential Rapid Re-Housing and Permanent Supportive Housing programs, and referrals to supportive services as openings become available through participating agencies.

·        Call 211 – Dial 211 for Coordinated Entry Intake assessment and referrals via phone.

·        Walk in – Community CARES - 50 W. Penn Str., Carlisle, PA 17013: In-person assessments and referrals available.

Community CARES – Emergency Shelter & Resource Center

·        717- 249-1009

·        Resource day center where unsheltered individuals can shower, do laundry, cook meals, make phone calls, receive mail & messages, and store personal items. Open daily from 9am- 12pm and 3pm-5PM. 50 W. Penn St. Carlisle, PA

·        Website: www.morethanshelter.org/

Immigration and Refugee Services:

Community Justice Project

·        717- 236-9486

·        Provides assistance for immigrants regardless of their immigration status or country of origin. Services: Citizenship services, Renewal of work permits, U-visa (for crime victims), T- visa (for trafficking victims), VAWA (for abused non-citizens), and General immigration guidance and referrals.

Pennsylvania Immigration Resource Center

·        717-600-8099

·        Provides high-quality legal services to vulnerable immigrants and their families in Pennsylvania, ensuring access to justice and a more secure future.

·        Website: www.pirclaw.org

Catholic Charities Immigration & Refugee Services

·        717-232-0568

·        Works with state and federal governments to resettle refugees, helping them adjust to new lives.

·        Website:  www.cchbg.org/get-help/immigration-refugee-services/ Refugee Cultural Services (RCS)

·        Assists Limited-English-Proficient Refugees, Amerasians, Entrants, Asylees, and Certified Victims of Human Trafficking through interpretation services.

·        Eligibility: Residents of Cumberland County, Dauphin County, and Perry County, PA.  Website: www.isc76.org/programs/refugee-cultural-services-rcs/

Mental Health:

Cumberland-Perry National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI)

·        1-800-273-8255

·        Education, support groups, and resources for individuals and families affected by mental illness.

Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance

·        717-343-7726

·        Support groups, education, and resources for individuals living with mood disorders. 5 County Corporation for HealthChoices

Capital Area Behavioral Health Collaborative

·        717-671-7190

·        Behavioral health services, including mental health and substance use disorder treatment, for individuals on Medical Assistance.

Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS)

·        717-787-6443

·        Information and resources on mental health and substance use disorders, treatment, and prevention.

Social Services:

Commonwealth of PA Access to Social Services (COMPASS)

·        Website: https://www.compass.state.pa.us/

·        Online portal for accessing Pennsylvania social service programs, such as health and human services.

Disability Services:

Cumberland Link to Aging & Disability Services

·        717-240-7887

·        Information, resources, and assistance for seniors and individuals with disabilities in Cumberland County.

Women’s Services:

Commission for Women

·        Website: https://www.cumberlandcounty pa.gov/57/Commission-for-Women

·        Advocacy, education, and resources to improve the lives of women in Pennsylvania.

Planned Parenthood Keystone

·        1-800-230-7526

·        Comprehensive reproductive health care services, education, and advocacy for women and families, including annual exams, birth control, STD testing and treatment, pregnancy testing, and more.

YWCA Carlisle

·        YWCA Carlisle is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and girls, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.

·        717- 243-3818

·        301 G Street, Carlisle, PA 17013

·        Website: https://www.ywcacarlisle.org/

LGTBQIA+ Services:

LGBT Center of Central PA

·        The LGBT Center of Central PA promotes inclusive communities and holistic well-being for LGBTQ+ people through social, educational, and cultural engagement.

·        717- 920-9534

·        1306 N 3rd St, Harrisburg, PA 17102

·        Website: https://www.centralpalgbtcenter.org/