General Resource Links

• Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Website - Links to all state government agencies.

• Pennsylvania Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

• COMPASS - Apply for benefits provided by many human services programs.

• Social Security Administration - The official website of the Social Security Administration.

• Community Action Agencies - find contact information for the local community action agencies

• Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program - The rebate program benefits eligible Pennsylvanians age 65 and older; widows and widowers age 50 and older; and people with disabilities age 18 and older.

• US Department of Housing and Urban Development - Section 202 - Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program

• US Department of Housing and Urban Development – Section 811 - Section 811 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities Program

• PHFA Homeownership Programs - provides information for home buyers

• Veteran's Benefits and Outreach

• Attorney General - investigate consumer complaints regarding businesses and services

• The Prepared Renters Program (PREP) - Educational tool in train-the-trainer format, assists those working with consumers to help them prepare to rent and to maintain their housing.

• Regional Housing Coordinators (RHCs) - Regional Housing Coordinators (RHC) work with state agencies, organizations, housing professionals, and others to facilitate access to housing options and opportunities for people with disabilities. Locate the RHC in your area.

Transportation

• Pennsylvania Public Transportation Association - find public transportation in your area

Elder Resources

• Pennsylvania Department of Aging - Information on all programs and services for those 60+ and a listing of the local area agencies on aging

• Pennsylvania Association of Area Agencies on Aging

Homeless Resources

• Homeless Assistance Programs - Listed by county, can provide an array of services to those currently homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.

Resources for People with Disabilities

• Personal Care Home Directory

• Disability Rights Network – Harrisburg - 1-800-692-7443 (1-877-375-7139 TDD)

• Disability Rights Network – Philadelphia - 1-215-238-8070 (1-215-789-2498 TDD)

• Disability Rights Network – Pittsburgh - 1-412-391-5225 (1-412-267-8940 TDD)

• SILC - PA Statewide Independent Living Council

Emergency Preparedness and Recovery

• Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency - prevent, respond to, or recover from disasters

• Ready PA - Be informed, be prepared, be involved

• Disaster Assistance - get help before, during and after a disaster

• Federal Emergency Management Agency - prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate all hazards

• American Red Cross - providing assistance after a disaster

Employment

• PA CareerLink - job search

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