Dauphin County

The Victim Witness Assistance Program (VWAP) is a non-profit agency located in Harrisburg, PA, dedicated to supporting victims of crime in Dauphin County. Through advocacy, support, information, and referrals, VWAP aims to reduce the trauma of crime and empower victims and their significant others to rebuild their lives. Committed to upholding the rights of crime victims in Pennsylvania, VWAP ensures that privacy is respected and maintained throughout the criminal justice process. The organization is inclusive and does not tolerate discrimination based on various personal attributes, providing essential services at no cost to those in need. Generated from the website

Lancaster County Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (BHDS) is a tax-funded agency that provides comprehensive planning and administration of quality community mental health, intellectual developmental disability, and early intervention services. Established in 1966, BHDS is regulated by the state Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, the Office of Developmental Programs, and the Office of Child Development and Early Learning under the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare. The BHDS program is overseen by the Lancaster County Commissioners and the BHDS Board, which functions in an advisory capacity. The board reviews and evaluates BHDS services, approves annual plans, and recommends candidates for the position of BHDS Administrator. BHDS is mandated by state and federal law to provide services to individuals with serious and persistent mental illness, children and youth with emotional disturbance, individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and children age birth to three years old who have developmental delays.Generated from the website

Dauphin County Children & Youth Services is a public agency in Harrisburg, PA dedicated to ensuring the safety, permanency, and well-being of children and families through effective family engagement, community outreach, and best practices for prevention and intervention. The agency operates on the principle that child safety and well-being is best provided within the context of the family, and strives to preserve and strengthen families whenever possible. They partner with families and the community to meet the physical and emotional needs of children, promoting a safe and secure environment for their growth and development.Generated from the website