Lycoming County Health Improvement

Established in 1975, the Area Agency on Aging provides a range of long-term care services for senior citizens. It offers in-home services through a care management staff. The agency has an Older Adult Protective Service Unit, which provides 24-hour services for senior citizens. The Area Agency on Aging also offers legal consultation, police protection, counseling, health care treatment, emergency and financial management services. In addition, it provides nursing and personal care services. The agency also offers services for people with mental retardation and illnesses. The Area Agency on Aging additionally provides transportation, home support and shopping assistance services. It has senior centers for instructional and personal enrichment classes. The agency offers state and federal family caregiver programs. It is funded by county, state and federal governments. The Area Agency on Aging is located in Bloomsburg, Pa.

Northern Tier Counseling, Inc provides mental health, family counseling, substance abuse counseling, and child behavior therapy to the Towanda, PA, area.

Easter Seals is a nonprofit organization that offers a range of support services for individuals and families with disabilities. It provides medical rehabilitation, early intervention, physical and occupational therapy, job training and employment, child care and adult day programs. The organization s medical rehabilitation program includes prevention, diagnosis and treatment for individuals with traumatic brain injuries. Easter Seals administers the State Children s Health Insurance Program, also known as SCHIP, which features health insurance for children from low-income and working families. It also participates in various recreational, camping and respite activities for the disabled. Headquartered in Chicago, Easter Seals maintains a location in State College, Pa.