Crisis Intervention 717-394-2631Call if you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health emergency National Suicide Prevention Hotline 800-273-8255 National Crisis Text Number 741-741 Behavioral Health and Developmental Services 717-393-0421 Mental Health, Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Early Intervention Mental Health America of Lancaster 717-397-7461 TW Ponessa 717-560-7917 Substance use, Psychiatric Medical Services, School Based Outpatient Services, Behavioral Health RehabilitationServices, Mental Health Outpatient Services, Child and Adolescent Partial Hospital Program Gary Friedman and Associates 717-560-3525 Psychotherapy, Psychological Evaluations, Cognitive-behavioral and developmental psychology Solution analysis, Lancaster Anger Management Program PA Counseling 855-272-1653 Community Services Group 877-907-7970 Adult and Child Mental Health Services, Foster Care and Permanency Services Pressley Ridge 717-397-5241 Foster Care and Adoption, Outpatient treatment and Counseling Philhaven 717-273-8871 Mental and Behavioral Health Services Gethsemane Counseling & Coaching 717-342-8400Provides individual and group therapy services Catholic Charities 717-299-3659 Counseling services Team Care Behavioral Health 717-391-0172 Providence Behavioral Health 717-397-1400 New Life Counseling 717-653-1507 Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute 866-746-2496 Lancaster Behavioral Health Hospital 717-740-4160 Hope Within 717-367-9797 Community Health Center and Counseling Sand Castle Counseling 717-525-0558 Jewel David Counseling 717-701-7513

Each family is unique and has different needs. If you find yourself in need of additional supports there may be a resource which could help.

Domestic Violence Services 717-299-7301

Bethany Christian Services 800-238-4269

Services include pregnancy, family counseling, family resources, emergency care, etc.

Salvation Army 717-397-7565 ext. 123

Services include emergency assistance, crisis intervention, self-sufficiency promams,

counseling, budgeting, etc.

Special Kids Network/Helpline 800-986-4550

Education, Transportation, Housing, Medical Assistance, Waiver Programs, Assistive

devices, Supports and Services, etc.

COBYS 717-656-6580

Adoption, Counseling, Family Life Education, Foster Care, Community Connections

YWCA Sexual Assault Counseling 717-392-7273

Lancaster County Children & Youth Services 717-299-7925

Investigates reports of child abuse and neglect, intervention services

Food Banks

Faith Outreach Center Food Bank 717-492-8167 Food bank is open on the last Wednesday of each month from 4-6pm. Must bring ID and two proofs of address. Mount Joy Community Food Bank 717-653-5585Open Wednesday and Friday from 9-11am. Limit of 1 visit per month. East Donegal/Conoy Area Food Bank Dial 2-1-1 for contact informationOpen Wednesday from 2-4pm for residents of E. Donegal and Conoy Townships. Limit 1 visit per month.

Clothing

Mount Joy Helping Services 717-653-5585Must be a Mount Joy resident. Community Bible Church clothing bank 717-426-1345Open every Saturday from 9-noon.

Whether you're looking for primary care physician or a dentist, check out the resources linked below. This list is not exhaustive.

DOCTORS

Penn State Health Medical Group 717-653-2900

LG Health Physicians Family Medicine 717-653-2929

Family Health Center 717-653-0331

Eden Park Pediatric Associates 717-569-8518

LG Health Physicians Family Medicine Norlanco 717-653-1467

SPECIALISTS

Mount Joy Foot & Ankle Associates 717-653-6350 Eye Doctors of Lancaster 717-560-4020 Lancaster Orthopedic Group 717-560-4200

DENTISTS

Asunsion Dental 717-898-3720

MJP Family Dental 717-653-2404

J. T. Herres Dental Solutions 717-653-8177

Mt. Joy Dental Associates 717-928-2653

Education begins at birth. The resources in this page will guide you as you work with your child.

Early Childhood/Childcare

Faith Factory Learning Center 717-653-5493

Pre-school care, before and after school child care, nursery school

Kinderhook Early Learning Center 717-492-1340

Pre-school care, before and after school child care, nursery school

Head Start 866-763-6481

Focused on helping low-income families prepare to succeed in school through local programs

Bright Horizons 717-653-1733

Daycare, early learning center serving infant, toddler and preschooler, before and after school

care

Luthercare for Kids 888-249-5268

Year-round care for infants, toddlers and preschoolers; before and after school care

Little People Day Care School 717-684-4451

Traditional nursery school, before and after school care

Other Educational Resources

Rainbow's End Youth Center 717-653-9511

Academic assistance, after-school programs, school supplies

Milanof-Schock Library 717-653-1510

Preschool storytimes, school age activities, summer reading programs, Wi-Fi access

Coby's Family Services 800-452-6517

Educate, support & empower children and families to reach their full potential

IU13 Early Intervention Services 717-606-1600

Providing early intervention services to children birth through pre-K

Pathways online resource

Educational resources for families

PA Promise for Children online resource

Educational resources for families

Mount Joy Community Food Bank food assistance for families and individuals. Open Wednesday & Friday from 9 - 11:00 am (Limit of 1 visit per month) (717) 653-5585

Rainbow’s End Youth Center (REYS) Provides a free dinner for teens every Thursday evening and free dinner for elementary age children every Wednesday evening. 717-653-9511 105 Fairview St., Mount Joy, PA 17552 https://reys.org/

East Donegal/Conoy Area Food Bank Provides food to residents of E. Donegal and Conoy Townships. Open Wednesday from 2 - 4pm (Limit of 1 visit per month) Dial 211 for contact information

Donegal Power Packs Project Enrolled Students at the Donegal Primary and Intermediate schools receive a food pack with a recipe and necessary ingredients every Thursday at the end of the school day. donegalpowerpacks@gmail.com

Faith Outreach Center Food Bank Provides community residents with access to a food bank on the last Wednesday of each month from 4-6 pm. Must bring ID and two proofs of address. Everyone is welcome. Contact Pastor Andy: (717) 492-8167 PastorAndyFOC@gmail.com 475 Anderson Ferry Rd. Mount Joy, PA. 17552

Donegal School District Free and Reduced School Breakfast/Lunch for students who qualify https://www.schoolcafe.com

Love Inc. Provides meals to those in need after medical procedure 3 times per week for up to 2 weeks. (717) 735-7540 http://loveinclancaster.org/

Meals on Wheels Elizabethtown/Mt. Joy/Marietta Provides one hot and one cold meal daily for the elderly 717-367-8528

St. Mark’s United Methodist Church Food from the Heart Provides pre-made frozen meals for a short duration for families going through a tough time or major life changes. Please call between 9:00am – 2:00pm 37 E. Main Street, Mount Joy PA 17552 717-653-5493 http://www.connectstmarks.com/

Call United Way 211: They will complete over the phone Community Housing and Referral Team (CHART) questionnaire to evaluate appropriate resources in our area. This is also the way to get access to emergency shelter.

Information for students experiencing homelessness: http://www.donegalsd.org/support-services2-793d5bac/homelessness-5f50d9e4

Elizabethtown Community Housing & Outreach Services (ECHOS) Provides case management services including winter shelter placement, rapid rehousing, permanent housing and other supportive services (please call 211 first). Open Monday - Friday from 8:30am - 5:00pm 717-361-0740 17 South Market Street, Suite 101 Elizabethtown, PA 17022

FAITH Homes of Donegal A six-year program to partner with a qualified family, by moving them into affordable housing in a FHD-owned building, assisting them to become financially stable and ultimately buy their own residence. 717-538-1252 http://faith-homes.org/

Mount Joy Helping Services Can offer limited assistance with rent/utility payments and occasionally provides temporary lodging at the Red Rose Motel for individuals experiencing homelessness. Application required. (Must be a Mount Joy resident to qualify) Contact: Pat Paules 717-653-5585

Affordable Housing list in Lancaster County: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IvUe4oQqSOR5cIrpbCtQ9-UTWiQZpD3r/view?usp=sharing

Lancaster Housing Opportunities Partnership (LHOP): Provides education and resources for home ownership and advocacy. Provides information on first time home owners loans and classes. 717-291-9945 https://www.lhop.org/

Tabor Community Services: Provides homeless and rental counseling, and financial workshops and financial counseling. Eviction prevention also available for those with income. Provides supportive services for permanent housing. 717-397-5182. https://www.tabornet.org/

Community Bible Church Clothing Bank Provides free gently used clothing for infants through adults Open 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month from 9:00 a.m. - 12 p.m. 717 – 426 -1345 45 West Market Street Marietta, PA 17547.

Mount Joy Helping Services provides clothing assistance using a voucher system in cooperation with local thrift stores (Must be a Mount Joy Resident) 717-653-5585

Second Chances Thrift Store provides discounted clothing and shoes for men, women, and children Open Fridays 3:00 - 8:00 p.m. and Saturdays 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (1st & 3rd Saturday of the month) (717) 653-5888 7 Marietta Ave. Mount Joy PA, 17552 www.firstpresmountjoy.com

Love of God Community Clothing Bank provides clothing to community residents every 2nd & 4th Thursday from 9:00am - noon at Faith Outreach Center 717-426-2555 475 Anderson Ferry Road, Mount Joy

Elizabethtown Clothing Bank provides clothing to community members on the 2nd Saturday of every month from 9-10 a.m. at GEARS Community Center. (717) 367-0355 70 S Poplar St, Elizabethtown (do NOT have to be an E-town resident).

Trinity Lutheran Church Clothing Giveaway provides an annual clothing giveaway for children and adults plus a free community meal, which takes place the last Saturday of January. 717-653-4168 47 West Main Street Mount Joy, PA 17552 http://trinitymountjoy.org

Zion Lutheran Church Tools 4 School provides free clothing and school supplies for school age students. The event takes place each August before the start of the new school year 717-426-1884 http://www.zionmarietta.org/

Rainbow’s End Youth Center: Free academic assistance for students of Donegal School District and surrounding areas. REYS also provides several afterschool programs as well as age-appropriate backpacks and school supplies for students. 717-653-9511 105 Fairview St., Mount Joy, PA 17552 https://reys.org/

Cross Roads BIC Church Mount Joy Car Care: Offers a car care ministry to provide basic car servicing for community members in need. Twice annual free oil change. Contact: Glenn Musser 717-475-6258 glennmusser@comcast.net

Salvation Army: offers Christmas assistance for low-income families through the Angel Tree Program and various other holiday events. http://www.salvationarmyusa.org/

Blessed Bundles: provides diaper bags and backpacks for infants and children up to age 17 who are entering the foster care system. Bags are filled with personal care items and additional small necessities 717-413-660 blessedbundlesmission@gmail.com

Representative Dave Hickernell’s Office: Offers assistance applying for and checking the status of medical assistance, SNAP benefits and LIHEAP (heating assistance). Assistance with tax and rent rebates, getting copies of birth and death certificates, and with any state-related agency issue. They also have liaisons with utilities such as PPL, MetEd and UGI. 222 S. Market Street Elizabethtown, PA 17022 717-367-5525

Milanof-Schock Library: Provides free language-learning services and various other education support programs. 1184 Anderson Ferry Road Mount Joy, PA 17552 717-653-1510 https://mslibrary.org/

Hope Within Community Health Center: Offers free primary healthcare for medically uninsured or low-income residents of Lancaster, Lebanon and Dauphin Counties. 717-367-9797 4748 E Harrisburg Pike, Elizabethtown, PA 17022 http://www.hopewithin.org/

Love Inc. Provides financial assistance for medication and prescriptions. Also provides transportation to medical appointments (requires a week notice) (717) 735-7540 http://loveinclancaster.org/

Mount Joy Helping Services: Provides financial assistance for medication and prescriptions, and other limited utilities. Application required. (717) 653-5585

Department of Human Services: Apply for food stamps, medical assistance, or cash assistance: https://www.dhs.pa.gov/Services/Assistance/Pages/Apply-for-Benefits.aspx