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Contact Altoona is a person-centered telephone helpline in Altoona, PA that provides active, reflective listening and referrals to individuals in need. Their mission is to enhance personal independence and quality of life by responding to the needs of callers and offering support through their listening services and reassurance program. Contact Altoona believes in the power of individual choices and maintains a non-judgmental attitude while maintaining confidentiality and anonymity. Their dedicated volunteers strive to be a listening ear for every voice in need, helping callers sort out their concerns and make decisions about their own lives.Generated from the website

In 1989, ACRP initially began working with youth through child welfare and juvenile justice, but there was an almost immediate realization that services needed to be provided to entire families. A grant for Family Preservation Services made this possible. Next the agency began implementing programs in local schools. This led to the development and creation of an Alternative Education Program for youth who could not succeed in traditional school settings. ACRP now operates (4) alternative school sites that service over 125 students elementary, middle, and high school and is an approved Alternative Education Provider through the PA Department of Education. ACRP expanded its programming into the mental and behavioral health system in 1997. ACRP is now licensed through the PA Dept. of Public Welfare to provide a variety of outpatient, partial hospitalization, family, and school based programs. Through the years, ACRP has also expanded its coverage. Originally servicing clients in Johnstown, there are now 12 offices or schools covering Cambria, Somerset, Bedford, Blair and Clearfield counties, employing over 325 individuals and serving 4,000 clients, students, and families annually.

Interfaith Human Services in State College, PA is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing essential support and assistance to individuals and families in Centre County. Their programs and services include the Centre County Fuel Bank, emergency vehicle repair, free furniture and appliance program, financial care program, and annual events such as the April Fools Gala and Community Care Auction. With a focus on community care and support, Interfaith Human Services relies on the generosity of donors and volunteers to help those in need. Contributions to the organization are tax deductible, and they are committed to making a positive impact in the local community through their various initiatives and services. Generated from the website