Special Needs/Autism
BELL SOCIALIZATION
160 S. George Street
York, PA 17401
Telephone: 717-848-5767
Fax: 717-854-2433
http://www.BellSocialization.com
Provides an environment of support and empowerment to individuals being discharged from local psychiatric hospitals in and around the York area. Provides housing, skill building, therapy and peer programs.
YORKSHIRE CENTER LIU
Yorkshire Center LIU
York Learning Center
300 East 7th Avenue
York, PA 17404
Telephone: 717-718-5800
Fax: 717-718-5897
Special education classes (birth-21 years). Diagnostic testing (birth – kindergarten). Audiological testing. Hearing and vision services.
YORK/ADAMS CHILD AND ADOLESCENT SERVICE SYSTEM PROGRAM (CASSP)
Develop and coordinate a plan of care for children ages newborn to 21 with emotional, mental health, mental retardation or behavioral issues.
CASSP – Western York and Adams County
100 West Market St. Suite 402
York, PA 17401
Toll Free: 1-800-729-9227
Phone: (717) 771-9903
Fax: (717) 771-4663
Email: ebrady@york-county.org
CASE MANAGEMENT HANOVER/ADAMS-Intellectual Disability
Case Management Hanover/Adams
261 N. Franklin Street
Hanover, PA 17331
Telephone: 717-632-8040 or 1-800-632-7568
Fax: 717-632-9238
Christian Lee- Personal Intake
CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION/CENTRAL PA CHAPTER
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation/Central PA Chapter
600 Corporate Circle
Suite 103
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Telephone: 717-671-4000 or 1-800-671-2262
Fax: 717-671-4007
Email: central-pa@cff.org
Organizes events & fundraisers for patients living with cystic fibrosis. Also has links to patient assistance program locally.
www.cff.org/chapters/centralpa
DEAF-BLIND INITIATIVE
Deaf-Blind Initiative
6340 Flank Drive
Harrisburg, PA 17112
Telephone: 717-541-4960 or 1-800-360-7282
Educational resources & support sources geared toward children birth-21 w/deaf-blindness in PA.
Facebook Page: PA Partnership for the Deafblind.
https://www.pattan.net/offices/pattan-harrisburg/
PARENT TO PARENT OF PA
Parent to Parent of PA
Main phone: 1-888-727-2706
Program Director (Fiona Patrick): 717-540-4722
The P2P model in PA Matches an experienced mentor parent, called a peer support parent, directly with a parent seeking support from another parent who has experince with a child with special needs. Originated in 1960 in Nebraska as Pilot Parents. Website designed for parents of children with special needs. Find support groups, contact other parents for peer support.
PARENT EDUCATION ADVOCACY & LEADERSHIP TRAINING CENTER (PEAL)
Parent Education Advocacy & Leadership Training Center (PEAL)
2325 E. Carson Street, Suite 100A
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
520 N, Christopher Columbus Blvd. , Suite 62
Philadelphia, PA 19123
Telephone: 412-281-4404 or 1-866-950-1040
email: info@pealcenter.org
(PEAL), which is a parent training and information center, advocating for individuals 0-26 years old with disabilities and special health care needs. Billingual serves are provided. As a parent training and information center (PTI), the PEAL center serves the entire state of PA.
THE CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING (CIL OPPORTUNITIES)
Help for people with disabilities; information and referral ; peer counseling; independent living skills training; advocacy; referrals for assistance with home modifications for low income disabled residents.
CIL Opportunities
127 W. Market Street, Suite 100
York, PA 17401
Phone: 717-849-0991 or 1-800-956-0099
TTY: 717-849-0991Fax: 717-849-0996
email: office@cilopportunities.org
THERAPEUTIC RIDING PROGRAM – Hanson Therapeutic Riding
Therapeutic horseback program to ages 3 and over who are physically and mentally challenged.
Hands On Therapeutic Riding
Nancy Maier
880 Smith Rd
Port Matilda, Pa 16870
Phone: 814-692-8637
Website: amst201thr.wordpress.com/hanson-center/
THERAPEUTIC RIDING PROGRAM – SHINING STARS
Therapy using horses for anyone with a disability.
Shining Stars Therapeutic Riding Program
3185 York Road
Gettysburg, PA 17325
Phone: 717-451-9509
PENN CARES
Early Intervention (EI) is provided for children from birth – 3 years old who are at risk for, or have, disabilities or a delay such as, but not limited to, Down Syndrome, speech delay, spina bifida, cerebral palsy, hearing or vision loss, hydrocephalus, microcephalus, autism, developmental delay or neurological impairments. Each child is evaluated. Home-based education; physical, speech and occupational therapy for infants and toddlers.
Attendant Care allows adults with disabilities to remain in their homes by providing in-home personal care. CSPPPD provides training and assistance for adults with disabilities who wish to remain active, or live independently, in the community.
Elks Home Services Nurse Program provides counseling and support, in-home services, education, case management and advocacy for families.
York
100 Leaders Heights Rd Suite A
York, PA 17403
Phone: 717-632-5552
Fax: 717-767-6309
Hanover
788 Cherry Tree Court
Hanover, PA 17331
Phone: 717-632-5552
Chambersburg
“The Avenues”
500 Cleveland Ave, Suite 209
Chambersburg, Pa 17201
Phone: 717-632-5552
VNA HOME HEALTH – WELLSPAN
Professional nursing services; physical, occupational, speech therapies; medical social services; home health aids; private duty nurses; home care assistants; nutritionists; acute illness management (doctors & nurse practitioners- similar to hospital at home but a step down).
VNA Home Health – Wellspan
540 S. George Street
York, PA 17401
Phone: 717-812-4433 or 1-877-862-6006
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YORK AREA DOWN SYNDROME ASSOCIATION
Provides support and education to families and friends who have a loved one with Down Syndrome. Promotes the growth and development of persons with Down Syndrome toward a full and happy life.
York Area Down Syndrome Association
101 Homestead Rd
York, Pennsylvania 17402
Phone: 717-764-4748 or 717-793-9001
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SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN
Shriners Hospitals for Children is a network of 22 pediatric hospitals in the U.S., Canada and Mexico providing specialized care for orthopaedic conditions, burns, spinal cord injuries and cleft lip and palate. All services are provided at no charge. Eligibility for care is not based on financial need or relationship to a Shriner. If you know of a child Shriners Hospitals might be able to help, please call our toll-free patient referral line:
Shriners Hospitals for Children
3551 N. Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19140
Phone: 1-800-237-5055 or 1-215-430-4000
Fax: 1-215-430-4079
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SPECIAL OLYMPICS YORK COUNTY (SOYC)
Provides year-round sports training and athletic competition for persons with intellectual disabilities starting at age eight.
Special Olympics York County
400 Mulberry Street, York pa 17403
Phone: 717-846-1881 or 1-866-377-7692
Email: mfo@specialolympicsyorkcounty.org
SPINA BIFIDA ASSOCIATION OF GREATER PA
Support and education for those born with Spina Bifida and their families; new parent outreach, parent to parent contacts, advocacy social groups, equipment loan, monthly newsletter, information and referral services .
Spina Bifida Association of Greater Pennsylvania
215 East State St., Suite D
Quarryville, PA 17566
Phone: 717-786-9280 or 717-786-3411
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PA TOURETTE SYNDROME ASSOCIATION, INC. (PaTSA)
Chapters and support groups throughout the state; quarterly newsletter; non-legal advocacy; free information; physician/psychologist referral lists.
PA Tourette Syndrome Association, Inc.
18 High Street #68
Hanover, PA 17331
Phone: 717-337-1134
Toll Free: 1-800-990-3300
Email: info@patsainc.org
MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY ASSOCIATION (MDA)
Diagnostic testing, orthopedic equipment, clinics, support groups, patient seminars, social gatherings; summer camp for children ages 6-21; eligible are those registered with MDA with any of 43 neuromuscular diseases.
Muscular Dystrophy Association – Central PA
Toll Free: 833-275-6321
Geisinger Medical Center
phone: 570-271-7994
MDA Clinic Serving Area:
HMC HMC
500 University Drive 30 Hope Dr. Suite 1300
Hershey, PA 17033 Hershey, PA 17033
Phone: 717-531-7122 Phone: 717-531-3828
OFFICE OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION (OVR)
Assists persons with disabilities in obtaining employment and independence; diagnostic evaluation; in-patient physical therapy/cleft palate, oral and plastic surgery/artificial limbs;, hearing aides, wheelchairs, assistive devices; independent living services; job counseling, job training.
Working remotely due to Covid-19. Best way to contact is by office phone number:717-771-4407
Vocational Rehabilitation Services
2550 Kingston Road, Suite 101
York, PA 17402
Phone: 717-771-4407 or 1-800-762-6306
Fax: 717-771-4421
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CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION, CENTRAL PA CHAPTER
600 Corporate Cir Ste 103
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Phone: 717-671-4000
Organizes events&fundraisers for patients living with cystic fibrosis. Also has links to patient assistance programs locally.
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DIABETES – AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION
Emotional support and social groups; educational material; summer camps for children with diabetes.
The Greater Philadelphia Area Pediatric Support Group
www.childrenwithdiabetes.com
EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM – YORK/ADAMS
The services are specialized services provided to young children (birth-3 years) who have or are at risk for developmental delay. Services offered: Developmental therapy, PT, OT, ST, feeding services, behavior management, infant massage. Eligibility dependent on evaluation to determine if child is experiencing delay in development in 1 of the following – gross motor, social skills, fine motor, cognitive skills, adaptive/self help skills and language skills.
York County Government Center
100 W. Market Street Suite 301
York, PA 17401
Phone: 717-771-9618 (Kim Holbank, ext. 1381)
Fax: 717-771-9893
Must Call York Center before any referral to Hanover.
https://yorkcountypa.gov/county-human-services/mental-health-intellectual-development-disabilities/early-intervention
https://yorkcountypa.gov/484/Early-Intervention
EASTER SEALS CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA
Providing services for people with disabilities and their families. York services: Child Development Center, American Sign Language classes, Speech Therapy, Therapeutic Recreation, Autism Resource Center, day camps.
York
Easter Seals Central Pennsylvania
2550 Kingston Road, Suite 219
York, PA 17402
Phone: 717-741-3891
Fax: 717-741-5359
Primary contact: Matt Ernst
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http://centralpa.easterseals.com
FAMILY-CHILD RESOURCES, INC.
Early Intervention (EI) services are specialized services provided to families in York and Adams Counties with young children (ages birth to three years) who have or are at risk for developmental delay. An evaluation to determine if your child is experiencing developmental delay is required to receive EI services. Provide counseling services and parent education classes.
Groups/workshops now held on limited basis due to COVID. Contact Kathy by email
Email: kathy.petry@holcombbhs.org
Family-Child Resources, Inc.
3995 East Market Street
York, PA 17402
Phone: 717-757-1227
Fax: 717-757-1353
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VISIONCORPS
Personal and family counseling; information and referral; rehabilitation services’ vision screenings; eyeglass assistance fund; access technology; support groups.
ForSight Vision
1380 Spahn Avenue
York, PA 17403
Phone 717-291-5951
Fax: 717-845-3889
CANINE PARTNERS FOR LIFE (CPL)
Places assistance dogs with individuals with mobility impairments/physical disabilities such as muscular dystrophy, MS, cerebral palsy spinal core injuries, seizure disorders. English only. Fee depending on income.
Canine Partners for Life
334 Faggs Manor Road
Cochronville, PA 19330
Phone: 610-869-4902
Fax: 610-869-9785
Email: info@k94life.org
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www.k94life.org
CASE MANAGEMENT – YORK/ADAMS OF CAP4KIDS
Case Management and Assessment of Service Needs
100 West Market Street
3rd Floor
York, PA 17401
Phone: (717) 771-9618
CHILDREN’S AID SOCIETY – THE NICARRY CENTER
Art Play Therapy is provided to children experiencing significant life events including conflict, divorce, school problems, mental illness, a form of abuse, and/or behavioral problems. English only. Medical assistance with possible fee.
Children’s Aid Society
The Nicarry Center
343 Lincoln Way West
New Oxford, PA 17350
Phone: 717-624-4461
Fax: 717-624-3011
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ADAMS COUNTY CHILDREN AND YOUTH SERVICES
Mission is to ensure that each child in Adams county has a safe and permanent home. Services provided: a) foster care – program designed to provide a substitute family life experience for a child who needs care for a temporary or extended period of time, b) intake/referral – investigating and making assessments of need for intervention,c) placement- to foster homes, emergency shelters, group home and residential facilities, and d) protective – referral services for counseling, support groups, training or evaluation. Child abuse and neglect investigations.
County of Adams
Children and Youth Services
525 Boyds School Rd., Suite 100
Gettysburg, PA 17325-2376
Phone: 717-337-0110
Emergency After Hours: 717-334-8101
Fax: 717-337-0616
AMAZING KIDS CLUB – AUTISM
Autism Day Treatment Program ‘The Amazing Kids’ Club’ is a specialized autism treatment program held in the Center for Childhood enhancement. The center uses research based treatment modalities from Applied Behavior Analysis and Relationship therapies. The curricula will focus on the main domains of development: play skills, socialization skill, communication skills, and safety /self-help skills. Treatment plans will be developed by highly trained Clinical Coordinators and will focus on individual and group goals. Family participation is a key to success. The on-site center would be available to children and adolescents on the Autism Spectrum, ages 2 to 18 (21 if still in school). English only. Takes medical assistance.
Center of Childhood Enhancement
1181 Westminster Rd.
Hanover, PA 17331
Phone: 717-632-4900
3290 Cape Horn Road
PO Box 3294
Red Lion, PA 17356
Phone: 717-398-3515
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR DEAF CHILDREN (ASDC)
ASDC is a national, independent non-profit organization. Purpose is providing support, encouragement and information to families raising children who are deaf or hard of hearing. Supplies information and support families request to ensure that their decisions and actions are based on up-to-date and accurate knowledge.
American Society for Deaf Children
PO Box 23
Woodbine, MD 21797
Phone: 443-277-8899
Email: info@deafchildren.org
ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA CHAPTER
Provide services and offers various programs to help people with arthritis cope with their disease. Special events held throughout the year like arthritis walk and jingle bell run to raise money and awareness. Provide exercise programs, educational programs and support groups for people with arthritis. Evidence based exercise programs; outreach, fundraising events for research. English only.
Arthritis Foundation Center PA Chapter
No Physical Office
800-283-7800
Email: helpline@arthritis.org
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http://www.arthritis.org
AUTISM YORK
Provide support to parents, family and friends of individuals on the autism spectrum. Plan family friendly, autism-friendly fun events like game night, tumbletown playdates, morning at the movies and other fun activities for children with autism and their families. Calendar of meetings on website.
Autism York
PO Box 7322
York, PA 17404
Phone: 717-801-1272
Email: info@autismyork.org
website: https://autismyork.org/
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