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Lackawanna County

Housing (12)
Employment/Vocation (5)
Educational Support and Post-Secondary Education (1)
Health and Behavioral Health Services (20)
Domestic Violence Services (2)
Advocacy and Legal Services (3)
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Youth Resources (1)
Disability Rights and Special Needs Resources (15)
Child Care and Parenting Resources (5)
Food, Clothing, and Financial Resources (10)
Emergency Numbers (3)
Recreation (1)
Transportation (0)
Mentoring (0)

Housing

Housing (6)

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HUD

Services: Federal program that provides housing supports for individuals in need such as rental programs (including Section 8) and home ownership assistance programs

Keystone Community Resources

Services: Residential and support services for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Housing Discrimination Hotline at HUD Regional Office - Philadelphia

Services: Hotline service for individuals to report incidences of housing discrimination.

Human Resources Center

Services: Services for individuals with physical disabilities and mental illness including community residential facilities, life sharing homes, supported independent living, vocational services, and day treatment programs

USDA Rural Home Ownership Program

Services: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Guaranteed Rural Home Loans are creating homeownership opportunities throughout Pennsylvania with no-money-down financing in rural communities and areas just outside of major metro areas.

PHFA Homeowner Emergency Mortage Assistance Program

Services:

Works to provide affordable homeownership and rental apartment options for older adults, low- and moderate-income families, and people with special housing needs. 

Shelters (4)

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Scranton Lackawana Human Development Agency, Inc.

Services: Provides services related to employment, child care and education, and emergency food assistance

Catholic Social Services Of Lackawanna County

Services: Emergency shelter for men and women

Shelter Aid Hotline

Services: Offers referrals to shelter services in your area.

National Runaway Switchboard

Services: Toll-free, nationwide hot-line for runaways and troubled youth. Provides information and referral for shelter, counseling, medical and legal services and transportation back home. The hot-line also provides a personal and confidential message relay service between runaways and their families.

Transitional Housing and Housing-Related Services (1)

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Catherine McAuley Center

Services: Emergency/30 day residence, transitional housing, permanent housing, and supportive services for low-income and homeless women and their children.

Housing Assistance Programs (1)

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Catherine McAuley Center

Services: Emergency/30 day residence, transitional housing, permanent housing, and supportive services for low-income and homeless women and their children.

Homeownership Assistance (1)

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Pennsylvania Affordable Apartment Locator

Services: Website that allows you to search for affordable housing options in your area