Suicide Prevention
Adams County Assistance
Adams County Assistance Office OFFICE HOURS: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. |
Adams County Children & Youth Services
525 Boyds School Rd
Gettysburg, PA 17325
717-398-0330
It is the mission of Adams County Children & Youth Services to provide a work environment that is educational, responsive, efficient, and safe for our staff, so we can deliver high quality services to ensure that each child and youth in Adams County has a safe and permanent family. We are responsible under Pennsylvania Public Law to receive and investigate reports of child abuse and neglect, provide for the temporary care of children not able to safely remain with their own families and develop community-wide social service programs that promote family stability. The Agency endeavors to be responsive to the changing health and welfare needs of all families by encouraging the development of programs that reduce dependency and strengthen family life.
Adams County Community Foundation
25 South 4th St
Gettysburg PA 17325
717-337-0060
Our mission: To inspire people and communities to build and distribute charitable funds for good, for Adams County, forever.
Adams County Court of Common Pleas
117 Baltimore Street,
4th Floor,
Gettysburg, PA 17325
We are committed to promoting the rule of law and preserving justice for all. We will heighten the value of the court institution for community members and court employees alike. We will serve the people through enlightened and proactive leadership, enhancing the quality of life within court offices, and delivering dignified, respectful, and efficient service to all members of the community. We will strive to identify and develop future generations of highly skilled and creative public servants who can preserve the court's best traditions, while ably meeting the challenges arising from rapid social change.
Adams County Elections & Voter Registration
The Elections/Voter Registration Office is committed to administering elections and all related activities for the County of Adams and its political sub-divisions in compliance with the Federal and State statutes. Election and Voter Registration personnel provide guidance and information pertaining to election and voter registration procedures. The Elections/Voter Registration office provides mandated services.
Adams County Housing Authority
40 E. HIGH STREET
GETTYSBURG PA 17326
(717) 334-1518
https://www.adamscha.org/
The mission of this agency is to providing safe, decent, and affordable housing to residents of Adams County. Programs include financial counseling and home ownership preparation. Income guidelines apply.
ADAMS COUNTY OFFICE FOR AGING
318 W. MIDDLE STREET
GETTYSBURG PA 17325
(717) 334-9296
www.acofa.org
Our mission is to help people maintain independence and dignity within their own homes and communities for as long as possible.
ADAMS COUNTY SPCA
11 GOLDENVILLE ROAD
GETTYSBURG PA 17325
(717) 334-8876
http://www.adamscountyspca.org/
Pet adoption and surrender services. You must have an appointment to surrender a pet.
ADAMS RESCUE MISSION
2515 YORK ROAD
GETTYSBURG PA 17325
(717) 334-7502
www.adamsrescuemission.org
A Christian organization that provides housing and employment for homeless individuals and families.
ADAMS COUNTY VOLUNTEER TAX ASSISTANCE (VITA) COALITION
(717) 334-5809
http://www.uwadams.org/Resources/Volunteer-Income-Tax-Assistance
a partnership between United Way of Adams County, South Central Community Action Program and Manos Unidas Hispanic-American Center, with support from Adams County Office for Aging - Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE), offers FREE federal, state and local tax preparation by IRS-certified VITA/TCE volunteers for seniors, people with disabilities and eligible low and moderate income residents.
ARC of York & Adams County
17 RICE AVENUE
BIGLERVILLE, PA 17307
(717) 677-8487
www.thearcyorkadams.org/
Advocacy, Education, Support Services, Goal Setting, & Diversity Celebration For All People With Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities & Their Families.
Arc of Pennsylvania
(888) 745-2357 (PA client assistance program)
https://thearcpa.org/
Agency provides services for people with developmental and intellectual disabilities. The Pennsylvania client assistance program provides advocacy for people with disabilities seeking services in employment and housing.
County of Adams
117 BALTIMORE STREET
GETTYSBURG, PA 17325
(717) 334-6781
www.adamscountypa.gov/
East Berlin Community Cenetr
405 NORTH AVENUE
PO BOX 530
EAST BERLIN PA 17316
office@ebacc.org
www.ebacc.org
The center is a hub of activity for people of all backgrounds and economic levels not only in East Berlin residents, but individuals from York and Adams counties. Fundraising ideas that started in the beginning have blossomed into significant annual events -- The Biggest Yard Sale in Adams County, Summerfest 5k Run & Walk, Christmas Festival, Historic East Berlin Fall Festival -- to name only a few. Events such as these only happen because the sense of community is so strong in this area -- the volunteers are dedicated and indeed loyal. The acres of green space is used for sports -- volleyball, softball, t ball, flag football, soccer -- and many other events.
Fairfield Area Senior Center
FAIRFIELD FIRE HALL
106 STEELMAN STREETFAIRFIELD PA 17320
(717) 357-5770
www.acofa.org
Family First Health
1275 YORK ROAD #17
GETTYSBURG PA 17325
(717) 337-9400
www.familyfirsthealth.org/locations/gettysburg
Gettysburg Soup Kitchen
22 WEST HIGH STREET (PRINCE OF PEACE EPISCOPAL CHURCH)
GETTYSBURG PA 17325
(717) 334-2773
www.gettysburgsoupkitchen.org
Serves meals between 11:30 and 12:30 daily. Open to all.
LGBTQ Crisis & Support Resources
(866) 488-7386
https://afsp.org/lgbtq-crisis-and-support-resources/
If you or someone you know is experiencing mental health distress and/or is in crisis, support is available
Library of Accessible Media for Pennsylvania (LAMP)
(800) 222-1754 (Toll Free)
(215) 683-3213
https://libwww.freelibrary.org/locations/library-of-accessible-media-for-pennsylvanians-lamp
Serves Pennsylvania residents who have difficulty reading due to a physical impairment, a reading disability, or a vision challenge, free through the mail and online.
LITTLESTOWN SENIOR CENTER
10 LOCUST STREET
LITTLESTOWN PA17340
(717) 359-7743
www.acofa.org
Manos Unidas Hispanic-American Center Inc
19 WEST HIGH STREET
GETTYSBURG, PA 17325
(717) 334-1498
www.manosadams.org/
Manos Unidas is a community organization that promotes the integration of the growing diverse population in Adams County through programs that facilitate cross-cultural understanding and appreciation.
MCSHERRYSTOWN SENIOR CENTER
201 SOUTH THIRD STREET
MCSHERRYSTOWN PA 17344
(717) 632-7998
www.acofa.org
MIDPENN LEGAL SERVICES
(800) 326-9177
http://www.midpenn.org/
Midpenn will handle critical civil matters, but no criminal cases.
MISSION OF MERCY
Mission of Mercy is a nonprofit organization serving the underinsured and uninsured in our community since 1994 and provides free adult medical and dental services through their mobile clinics. The mobile dental services are primarily fillings and simple extractions (no wisdom teeth). They also provide their patients with free or low cost prescription medicines.
They have two locations in PA - Gettysburg and Harrisburg, as well as four in MD - Taneytown, Reisterstown, Frederick and Brunswick. They provide services at each of these sites 1-2 times a month. Patients must call the appointment line to make an appointment.
Medical Patients:
Please leave a message at the clinic of your choice and the appointment coordinator will return your call within 24-48 hours.
Gettysburg Appointment Line: 717-339-6914
Harrisburg appointment line: 717-315-9813
Taneytown appointment line: 410-833-5870
Reisterstown appointment line: 410-980-4199
Frederick appointment line: 301-676-3188
Brunswick appointment line: 240-529-8772
Dental Patients (for all clinic sites):
Please leave a message at 410-390-1314 and the appointment coordinator will return your call within 24-48 hours
For more information about Mission of Mercy and their services feel free to visit their website at https://www.amissionofmercy.org/maryland-pennsylvania/
PA211
211 (Telephone number)
https://pa211.communityos.org/
PA211 is a statewide collaborative for health and human service information for Pennsylvanians. This easy-to-remember 2-1-1 phone number will link PA residents with human services throughout Pennsylvania.
PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF STATE - CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS
SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION
50 N THIRD STREET CHAMBERSBURG, PA 17201
1-866-656-5367
https://www.ssa.gov/
Federal agency that provides assistance according to age and approved disability.
SAFE HOME - HANOVER YWCA (DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICES)
24/7 Emergency Hotline: (717) 632-0007
SOUTH CENTRAL COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAMS
153 N. STRATTON STREET
GETTYSBURG PA 17325
(717) 334-7634
www.sccap.org
Helping families move out of poverty. Refers to programs for housing, food, employment and other needs. Food pantry is open M-W-Th from 9-12 and 1-3:30.
UPPER ADAMS SENIOR CENTER
300 East York St.
BIGLERVILLE PA 17307
(717) 677-6370
www.acofa.org
YWCA OF GETTYSBURG AND ADAMS COUNTY
909 FAIRFIELD ROAD
GETTYSBURG PA 17325
https://www.ywcagettysburg.org/
Fitness and wellness classes and facilities include pool and courts. Aquatic fitness classes and lap swimming schedule available.