Addiction Center of Broome County

Established in 1971, Maternal and Family Health Services Inc. is a health and human service organization. Located in Wilkes Barre, Pa., it provides women s reproductive health and nutrition care. The agency offers services through various programs, including WIC (Women, Infants and Children) nutrition program, family planning, healthy woman cancer screening, nurse-family partnership home visit and healthy beginnings plus prenatal program. Maternal and Family Health Services Inc. serves its range of health and nutrition services in 16 Pennsylvania counties, serving over 120,000 individuals annually.

Started by a group of volunteers, St. Joseph s Center works to provide care, concern, compassion and commitment to patients and their families. Located in Scranton, Pa., it offers pregnancy, outpatient therapy, and family and adoption services. The center also conducts various extensive residential and community-based programs for children and adults diagnosed with mental retardation. Established in 1888, St. Joseph s serves residents throughout northeastern Pennsylvania. It provides residential services for homeless mothers and children, as well as offers residential and outpatient therapies and educational programs. The center works in cooperation with hospitals, welfare organizations, and governmental and private agencies in community planning for the better health of citizens. St. Joseph s Center is affiliated with Baptist Bible College & Seminary, Luzerne County Community College, Pennsylvania Department of Education, Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare and American Dietetic Association.