If you’re a resident of Cumberland or Perry Counties and don’t know where to turn, the agencies here are a great start. One of them will be able to point you in the direction of the help you need: it’s just a phone call away.
CONTACT HELPLINE
Information and referral service
800-932-4616
www.contacthelpline.org
THE ARC OF CUMBERLAND AND PERRY COUNTIES
Mission is to empower, inspire and educate people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, their families, and the community.
717-249-2611
71 Ashland Ave., Carlisle
www.cparc.org
BIG SPRING AREA FOOD BANK
For Newville area residents
Usually last Monday of month, except for months of May and December.
717-422-4603
717-243-2776
Big Spring United Lutheran Church
101 Crossroad School Road, Newville
BREAD OF LIFE OUTREACH
717-567-9181
Newport Assembly of God Church
Emergency needs:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and Wednesday, 3 to 6 p.m.
35 N. Front St., Newport
Food distribution:
Second Saturday of month at Family Life Center, West Shortcut Road, Newport.
Also fourth Saturday at Journey Christian Church, Thompsontown.
www.breadoflifeoutreach.org
CARLISLE AREA FAMILY LIFE CENTER
Mission is to support, educate and give practical assistance, in a loving way, to women and families in need by providing positive alternatives to abortion and by enabling them to make informed decisions regarding their lives and the lives of their unborn children.
717-243-1918
800-848-5683
155 N. Hanover St. Carlisle
https://carlisleareafamilylifecenter.org
CARLISLE COMBINED AREA RESOURCES FOR EMERGENCY SHELTER
Serves and strengthens the community by providing emergency shelter, resources and supportive services to individuals and families experiencing homelessness.
717-249-1009
50 W. Penn St., Carlisle
www.carlislecares.org
CHRISTIAN LIFE ASSEMBLY FOOD BANK
717-737-6560
Hosts a food bank that operates 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on second Tuesday of month. Proof of income and residency is required.
2645 Lisburn Road, Camp Hill
COMMON SENSE ADOPTION SERVICES
A licensed, non-profit adoption and foster care agency.
717-412-0772
800-445-2444
1215 Manor Dr., Suite 206, Mechanicsburg
www.commonsenseadoption.org
CRISIS INTERVENTION SERVICES (Cumberland/Perry counties)
Provides psychiatric or mental health emergency assistance, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Camp Hill area, 763-2222
Carlisle area, 717-243-6005
All other areas, 866-350-HELP
https://www.ccpa.net/2493/Crisis-Intervention
CHILDREN AND YOUTH SERVICES CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Provides professional social services to protect the safety and welfare of children; preserve, support and strengthen the family; and identify alternative care, a safe environment and a permanent home for those children unable to remain in their home
717-240-6120
888-697-0371 x6120
16 W. High St., Suite 200, Carlisle
https://www.ccpa.net/108/Children-Youth-Services
CUMBERLAND COUNTY HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITIES
717-249-1315
866-683-5907
114 N. Hanover Street, Carlisle
www.cchra.com
CUMBERLAND COUNTY AGING AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
717-240-6110
888-697-0371, x6110
1100 Claremont Road, Carlisle
https://www.ccpa.net/aging
CUMBERLAND COUNTY ASSISTANCE OFFICE
Crisis grants available for emergencies
717-240-2700
800-269-0173
33 Westminster Drive, Carlisle
https://www.ccpa.net/256/Information-Assistance
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICES OF CUMBERLAND & PERRY COUNTIES
800-852-2102
http://www.dvscp.org/
EMPLOYMENT SKILLS CENTER
Helps people achieve personal growth and job betterment through education and training.
717-243-6040
29 S. Hanover Street, Carlisle
www.employmentskillscenter.org
ENOLA FOOD PANTRY
(New Hope Ministries)
Third Saturday of month, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
River of God Church
474 Wertzville Road, Enola
717-432-3053
FAMILY HEALTH COUNCIL OF CENTRAL PA
Works with hospitals, federally funded community health centers, free-standing clinics, direct-service agencies, WIC centers, HIV/AIDS service organizations, and other community-based organizations to provide services to thousands, who might otherwise go without needed care.
717-761-7380
www.fhccp.org
FRANKLIN FAMILY SERVICES
Offers comprehensive outpatient mental health services, which include diagnosis, treatment, and education for adults, adolescents, and children.
717-243-6500
816 Belvedere St., Carlisle
717-732-2917
412 Erford Road, Camp Hill
http://ffspa.com/
JOIN HANDS MINISTRY
A collaborative community outreach program providing direction, intervention and support to persons facing a variety of daily living challenges in Perry County.
717-582-7844
51 S. Church St., New Bloomfield
www.joinhands.help
THE KING’S KETTLE FOOD PANTRY
717-530-9200
Open 1st, 2nd & 3rd Mondays and Tuesdays of month
5 to 6:30 p.m.
30 North Fayette Street, Shippensburg
https://www.facebook.com/KingsKettle/
MIDPENN LEGAL SERVICES
Provides high quality free civil legal services to low-income residents and survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in 18 counties in Central Pennsylvania.
Carlisle office:
401 E. Louther St., Suite 103, Carlisle
717-243-9400
800-822-5288
https://www.midpenn.org/
MORNINGSTAR PREGNANCY SERVICES
Pregnancy-related services and information including free pregnancy tests.
503 Bridge St., New Cumberland
717-901-5433
www.morningstarchoices.com
MOUNT HOLLY SPRINGS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
717-486-4883
Offers food bank serving residents in Mount Holly Springs, Gardners and Boiling Springs.
202 W. Butler St., Mount Holly Springs
http://www.mthollyspringsumc.org
NEW HOPE MINISTRIES
Youth programs provide assistance with homework, life skills, recreation, educational activities, and community service activities while promoting positive behavior and values.
717-432-2087
99 W. Church St., Dillsburg
https://nhm-pa.org/
PENNSYLVANIA COMMONWEALTH WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SYSTEM
Employment transition counseling, job training and job search resources.
Cumberland County:
717-243-4431
1 Alexandra Court, Carlisle
www.cwds.state.pa.us
PERRY COUNTY AGENCY ON AGING
717-582-5128
https://www.agingcare.com/local/perry-county-area-agency-on-aging-new-bloomfield-area-agency-on-aging-pa
PERRY COUNTY ASSISTANCE OFFICE
Crisis grants available for emergencies
717-582-2127
800-991-1929
100 Centre Drive, New Bloomfield
PERRY COUNTY CHILDREN AND YOUTH SERVICES
717-582-2076
http://www.perryco.org/DEPT/HumanServices/Pages/HumanServices.aspx
PERRY COUNTY FAMILY CENTER
Strives to be family-friendly and to nurture new partnerships that enhance the effective coordination of services among agencies.
717-582-3656
8391-R Spring Road, Suite 3, New Bloomfield
https://aese.psu.edu/extension/intergenerational/program-areas/kinship/programs/perry/perry-county-family-center
PERRY COUNTY FOOD BANK
For eligible Perry County residents
8:45 to 11:45 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m., Monday and Wednesday; 8:45 to 11:45 a.m. Friday
Also, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Monday following third Saturday of month.
Has eight remote distribution sites, most them open on the third Saturday of the month.
717-582-9978
300A S. Carlisle St., New Bloomfield
www.perrycountyfoodbank.org
PERRY HUMAN SERVICES
Provides housing assistance and emergency shelter services.
717-582-8703
Mulhollem Office Centre
8391 Spring Road, New Bloomfield
www.perryhumanservices.org
PERRY COUNTY LITERACY COUNCIL
Mission is to provide educational programs for Perry County residents and their families that will enable them to better function as productive, responsible citizens.
133 S. Fifth St., Newport
717-567-7323
866-781-7323
www.perryliteracy.com
PROJECT SHARE
717-249-7773
Distributes food to residents in the Carlisle/Boiling Springs area during the week that contains the third Thursday of the month. Distribution during this week: 12 to 2 p.m. Tuesday; 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday; 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Thursday; and 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday.
Also provides fresh produce from 3 to 5 p.m. Tuesday and 12 to 2 p.m. Thursday at Farmstead location, 123 Lincoln St., Carlisle.
www.projectshare.net
SADLER HEALTH CENTER CORP.
Provides accessible primary care, behavioral health and dental services to insured, uninsured and underinsured individuals at two locations: Carlisle and Perry County.
717-218-6670
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Friday
9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday
8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thursday
100 N. Hanover St., Carlisle;
Also, offers dental only services at 1104 Montour Road, Loysville, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, and 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. other weekdays.
717-960-4380
www.sadlerhealth.org
SAFE HARBOUR
Emergency shelter is designed to be the first step in a continuum of assistance for eligible homeless and nearly homeless individuals and families, providing a 90-day stay as they move to independent living.
717-249-2200
102 W. High St., Carlisle
www.safeharbour.org
THE SALVATION ARMY
Provides various services.
717-249-1411
20 E. Pomfret St., Carlisle
www.salvationarmycarlisle.org
SENIOR CENTERS
Big Spring 717-776-4478
Carlisle 717-249-5007
Enola 717-732-3915
Mechanicsburg 717-697-5947
Shippensburg 717-300-3563
West Shore 717-774-0409
TRI-COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION
Various programs serving Cumberland and Perry counties.
1514 Derry Street, Harrisburg
717-232-9757
www.cactricounty.org
UNITED METHODIST HOME FOR CHILDREN INC.
Provides community-based care services to youth and families in need in central and southeastern Pennsylvania. Youth ages 12-20 receive safe housing, emotional and educational support, food, clothing, medical and behavioral healthcare, counseling, and more in a family-like atmosphere.
717-766-7652
5120 Simpson Ferry Road
Mechanicsburg
https://umhc.org
UNITED WAY
United Way of Carlisle and Cumberland County
717-243-4805
145 S. Hanover St., Carlisle
www.carlisleunitedway.org
VICTIM SERVICES DIVISION
(Cumberland County)
Assists victim and witnesses of crime during their involvement with the criminal justice system.
Main office
717-240-6220
1 Courthouse Square, Carlisle
West Shore Office
717-761-5599
2120 Market St., Camp Hill
https://www.ccpa.net/131/Victim-Services-Division
YWCA OF CARLISLE – SEXUAL ASSAULT/RAPE CRISIS SERVICES OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
888-727-2877
301 G Street, Carlisle
www.ywcacarlisle.org