Mental Health counseling, Psychology and Psychiatry:
TrueNorth Wellness Services: Hanover (717) 632-4900, Gettysburg (717) 334-9111, York (717) 843-0800
Cognitive Health Solutions, LLC, Dr. Ray Christner: Hanover (717) 632-8400
Pennsylvania Comprehensive Behavioral Health: Gettysburg (717) 420-2209, York (717) 600-0900
Pennsylvania Counseling Services: Children’s Services Gettysburg (717) 337-1075, York (717) 854-6800
Laurel Life: Gettysburg (717) 398-2025, York (717) 845-7652
Wellspan Philhaven: Gettysburg and York (866) 840-7036
Roxbury Treatment Center: Shippensburg (888) 829-9974
Gettysburg Holistic Health Center (Yoga, Therapeutic Massage and counseling): Gettysburg (717) 338-9777
Phoenix Counseling Services, Tish Weikel, NCC, LPC: Gettysburg (717) 778-1030
Discover Hope Counseling, Dayna Merryman, M.Div., LSW: Gettysburg (717) 339-6377
Songbird Counseling Services, Jennifer Baney, LPC, ATR-BC: Gettysburg (717) 727-2627
Drug and Alcohol Treatment, detox and/or inpatient:
TrueNorth Wellness Services: Hanover (717) 632-4900, Gettysburg (717) 334-9111, York (717) 843-0800
Open Arms Recovery Center: Hanover (717) 9692894
Family First Health: Hanover (717) 632-9052
Pennsylvania Counseling Services: Gettysburg (717) 337-0026 York (717) 848-6116
White Deer Run: York (800) 797-6237
Roxbury Treatment Center: Shippensburg (888) 829-9974
Pyramid Healthcare Inc: York (717) 840-2300 x 4200
Wellspan Philhaven: York 717-851-1500
Yorktowne Psychological & Addiction Services: York (717) 843-4357
Gaudenzia: Harrisburg (717) 238-5553
Play and/or Art Therapy:
Children’s Aid Society, Nicarry House: New Oxford (717) 624-4461
The Center for Creative Arts and Play Therapy: York (717) 983-4749
Pressley Ridge: York (717) 845-6624
Innovative Counseling Services, Jean Pollack, Ph.D.: Hanover (888) 821-2935
Art Therapy Studios, Brenda Cunningham, MS, ATR-BC, LPC: (717) 969-2208
Behavioral Health (BHRS, Family-based, Functional Family Therapy):
TrueNorth Wellness Services: Hanover (717) 632-4900, Gettysburg (717) 334-9111, York (717) 843-0800
Family First Health: Hanover (717) 632-9052
Pennsylvania Counseling Services: Children’s Services Gettysburg (717) 337-1075, York (717) 854-6800
Bowman & Associates: Hanover (717) 632-1800
MacGregor Behavioral Health Services: Gettysburg (717) 337-3005
Laurel Life: Gettysburg (717) 398-2025
Autism:
TrueNorth Wellness Services: Amazing Kids Club Hanover (717) 632-4900 x1559
LIU 12: New Oxford (717) 624-4616
Autism York: York (717) 801-1272
** See also behavioral health services**
Eating Disorders, Bullying, Family Stressors, Anxiety, Depression, Self-harm, Self-esteem, ADHD:
Innovative Counseling Services, Jean Pollack, Ph.D.: Hanover (888) 821-2935
Joelle Shirk, LPC: Hanover (717) 479-2048
Nicole Wike, LPC: Hanover (717) 465-2353
Rost & Associates, Polly Rost, PhD.: York (717) 843-6561
Tisha Tracey, MS, NCC, LPC: New Oxford (717) 624-2300
Cognitive Health Solutions, LLC, Dr. Ray Christner: Hanover (717) 632-8400
Grief & Loss:
Olivia’s House: Hanover (717) 698-3586, York (717) 699-1133
The Highmark Caring Place: Harrisburg Region (866) 613-4673
LGBTQIA+:
TrueNorth Wellness Services: Hanover (717) 632-4900
Phoenix Counseling Services, Elizabeth Dvorak, MS, NCC: Gettysburg (717) 778-1030
Susquehanna Valley Community Mental Health Services: Hanover (717) 739-6576
Evolutionary Soul Counseling & Wellness Services: Hanover (717) 316-0918
Qmmunity LGBTQ+ SafePlace (ages 13-21) provided by YWCA and TrueNorth: Hanover (717) 637-2125
Other Services
York/Adams MH/IDD: Hanover (717) 632-8040, York (717) 771-9618
Childline: (800) 932-0313
CHIP - Pennsylvania's program to provide health insurance to uninsured children and teens who are not eligible for or enrolled in Medical Assistance 1-800-986-5437
York County Children, Youth and Families: (717) 846-8496
PA 211 through the United Way: dial 211 or text your zip code to 898-211 to talk with a resource specialist
Emergency Crisis: Hanover (866) 325-0339 or (717) 637-7633
National Suicide Prevention Hotline: (800) 273-8255 or text HOME to 741741
Please contact your insurance provider to determine benefits and eligibility,
They may also offer recommended service providers.
Hanover Hospital Homeless & Low Income Resource Manual
Department of Human Services resources:
Apply on Compass website for potential benefits: https://www.compass.state.pa.us/compass.web/Public/CMPHome OR
(877) 395-8930
Application for:
-Health Care coverage (ie. Medical Assistance, CHIP, Health Choices)
-Food Stamps
-Free or reduced school lunches
-Cash Assistance
-Child Care Works
-Long Term Living Services
-Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
-Information needed for application:
-Household income from jobs, child support & other income
-Federal tax filing information
-Social Security Numbers & Birth dates of household members
-Current or recent health insurance information
-Proof of citizenship or identify if you are a US citizen ex. Birth Certificate, Driver’s License, or State ID
-Non US Citizens must provide documentation showing lawful residence in the US.
-Resource information ex. Bank accounts, vehicles, home, property, life insurance etc.
Clothing:
New Hope Ministries: Hanover (717) 698-3365
Children’s Aid Society, The Nicarry Center: God’s Closet: New Oxford (717) 624-4461
Deborah’s Angels, II: Hanover (717) 451-3354
Thrift shopping/stores:
Hanover Council of Churches: 136 Carlisle St., Hanover. (717) 633-6353
Goodwill: 1017 Baltimore St., Hanover. (717) 637-0397
Community Aid: 793 Baltimore St., Hanover. (717) 412-7706
Adams Rescue Mission: 2515 York Rd., Gettysburg. (717) 334-7502
Food:
Free and Reduced Meals - apply online
New Hope Ministries: 135 Baltimore St., Hanover (717) 698-3365
Mon-Fri: 9-3:30 pm
1st and 2nd Saturday: 10 am - 12 pm
4th Saturday: 2-4 pm
1st-4th Tuesday: 7-9 pm
2nd Thursday: 7-9 pm
God’s Meal Barrel: 413 Baltimore St., Hanover (717) 637-5568
MWF: 10 am-12 pm 1x/month
St. Matthews Lutheran Church: 30 W. Chestnut St., Hanover. (717) 637-7101
-Ruth’s Harvest: 1 bag of food/week, sent home with students from school (Elementary only)
-Emergency food vouchers
-Prescription Assistance
-Gas vouchers for verifiable medical appts and employment
Hanover Area Council of Churches: 136 Carlisle St., Hanover. (717) 633-1992
-Lunch provided from 11:30 am – 12:30 pm 365 days a year.
Captivate Community Church, By His Hands Food & Clothing Bank: 71 Pumping Station Rd., Hanover. (717) 637-9706
-1st Saturday: 10 am – noon
-Mon & Thurs: 6-7:30 pm
Gettysburg Community Soup Kitchen: 22 W. High St., Gettysburg (717) 334-2773
-Lunch provided from 11:30-12:30 pm 365 days a year.
-Voucher Program- dine 8 times a month and receive a $15 voucher to Kennie’s Market (1 per month).
Shelter/Housing Needs:
Covenant House: 307 E. King St, York. (717) 430-8573
-Eligibility: Youth under 21 years old.
-10 Beds available
Hanover Area Council of Churches: 138 Carlisle St., Hanover. (717) 633-1992
-Eligibility: Homeless individuals
-12 Bedrooms available
South Central Community Action Programs (SCCAP): 153 N. Stratton St. Gettysburg. (717) 334-7634
-Eligibility: Homeless, near homeless and/or living in an unsafe structure.
-Target Population: Families with children
Bell Socialization Services, Inc: 852 E. Market St., York (717).845-9536
-Eligibility: Drug-free parents with children, couples in long-standing relationships and single women. Must be York County resident for at least 60 days.
-30 Day Emergency Shelter
LifePath Christian Ministries (LPCM): 17 Jefferson Ave., York. (717) 845-5947
-Eligibility: Women 18+, mothers with children (boys 12 and younger may accompany their parent)
Rental and Utility Assistance:
New Hope Ministries: 135 Baltimore St., Hanover (717) 698-3365
-Financial assistance for rent and mortgages for qualified community members. Once per year.
-Financial assistance toward cost of utilities (ie. Electricity, heating fuel- gas, propane, and oil, water bill, and sewer bills.
St. Matthew’s Evangelical Lutheran Church: 839 W. Market St., York. (717) 845-3476
-Call Tuesdays from 8:30 am to 9:30 am to make an appointment for Friday.
-Financial assistance available once every 90 days. Food assistance available once every 30 days.
Department of Human Services: 130 N. Duke St., York (800) 991-0929
-Emergency Shelter Allowance funds.
Salvation Army, Hanover Service Unit: (610) 383-0868
-Limited financial assistance for gas, utilities and rent.
Bell Socialization Services, Next Door Program: 16 W. King St., York
-Limited rental assistance to York County residents 18 years or older.
York County Housing Authority: 31 S. Broad St., York (717) 843-6309
-Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
Q Link Wireless: (855) 754-6543
-Provides a free phone and free mins of talk time to eligible low income individuals through the Federal Lifeline Program.
-Eligibility: Must currently receive benefits from a federal assistance program.
Contact your utility provider:
Request information and consideration from the Dollar Energy Fund in AP including budget billing, Customer Assistance Program (CAP), low-income usage reduction program (LIURP), hardship funds, and LIHEAP.
Comcast, Internet Essentials: Apply online:
-Affordable high-speed internet for $9.95/month plus taxes. No activation fees and no equipment rental fees.
-Option to buy a computer for $149.99 plus taxes. Access to Xfinity WiFi Hotspots.
-Eligibility: May qualify if eligible for public assistance programs, live in an area where Comcast internet service is available, not an existing customer (within last 90 days) and have no outstanding debt with Comcast that is less than one year old.
Transportation:
Rabbit Transit: York and Adams County (717) 848-4853
-Public Transportation, reduced fare available to qualifying applicants.
New Hope Ministries: 135 Baltimore St., Hanover. (717) 698-3365
-Helps eligible community members with car repairs, car insurance, gas, car registration and driver’s license fees.
St. Matthew’s Evangelical Lutheran Church: 839 W. Market St., York. (717) 845-3476
-Call Tuesdays from 8:30 am to 9:30 am to make an appointment for Friday.
-Bus passes and gas vouchers.
First Presbyterian Church of York: 225 E. Market St., York. (717) 848-8869
-Bus passes for new employment. Prescription Assistance ($50 every 6 months).
Asbury United Methodist Church: 340 E. Market St., York. (717) 843-0733
-Bus passes (while supplies last) to seek employment (4 passes) and once employment is gained (11 passes).
Child Care, Early Intervention and Childhood Immunizations:
Child Care Consultants: 29 N. Duke St., York (717) 854-2273
-Child Care expense assistance for qualifying families. Referrals to participating daycares.
York County Human Services, York and Adams MH-IDD: 100 W. Market St., York. (800) 441-2025
-Early Intervention Services, no cost to families, case management and services for development delays.
-Eligibility: Birth to age 3, with or at risk of developmental delays, in York or Adams County.
Lincoln Intermediate Unit 12: York County (717) 263-7479; Adams County (717) 624-4616
-Evaluation of developmental needs and appropriate special education services provided to help your child grow and develop.
-Eligibility: Age 3-21 with special education needs.
Head Start: Two Hanover locations (717) 846-4600
-Part time and full time classrooms.
-Eligibility: Free of cost to families throughout York County who meet federal income guidelines. Children ages 3-5. Also serves children with disabilities, foster children and homeless families.
Childcare listing for Hanover:
https://childcarecenter.us/Pennsylvania/hanover_pa_childcare
PA Department of Health, York County State Health Center: 1750 N. George St., York. (717). 771-4505
-Free immunizations to underinsured or those without insurance by appointment only on Wednesdays.