COVID-19 Hub

How we are protecting you during this crisis

Center for Community Action is taking every precaution to ensure the safety of our clients and staff.

The Department of Human Services (DHS) a statewide Support & Referral Helpline staffed by skilled and compassionate staff who will be available 24/7 to assist Pennsylvanians struggling with anxiety and other challenging emotions due to the COVID-19 emergency and refer them to community-based resources that can further help to meet individual needs.

The toll-free, round-the-clock support line is officially operational. The number to call is 1-855-284-2494. For TTY, dial 724-631-5600.

Many other resources also remain available to Pennsylvanians in need of support, including:

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Nacional de Prevención del Suicidio: 1-888-628-9454
Crisis Text Line: Text “PA” to 741-741
Veteran Crisis Line: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) press #1 or text 838255
Veteran Foreclosure Housing 1-877-827-
Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990
Get Help Now Hotline (for substance use disorders): 1-800-662-4357
Pennsylvania Sexual Assault Helpline – 1-888-772-7227
National Domestic Violence Helpline – 1-800-799-7233
Domestic Violence Crisis text 22522
Child Hotline 1-800-932-0313

Important Websites

U.S. Department of Agriculture and Rural Development	http://www.rd.usda.gov
Department of Human Services	http://www.dhs.gov
Department of Health	https://health.pa.gov
Centers for Disease Control	http://www.cdc.gov
PA United Way	http://www.uwp.org
PA Careerlink	http://www.pacareerlink.pa.gov
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services	http://www.aspe.hhs.gov/coronavirus

For local resources check with your local County, Community Action, Chamber and Human Service Agency for updates on local events, resources, and food distribution.

Day Care providers can be found on the Department of Human Services website.

You may also use our Social Determinants of Health Hub to locate services near you.

CCA recognizes that our Country is experiencing hard times due to COVID-19. We, as an agency, want to make sure that we are taking every precaution necessary to ensure the safety and health of our clients and staff. We are implementing the following changes until further notice:

Effective March 17, all CCA offices will be closed to the public
Appointments that require or involve person to person contact will be canceled or rescheduled
Where possible, programming will be provided virtually (phone, email, video conference)

Thank you for your continued support. During this crisis, you may call our toll free number for all of your Community Action needs. 1-800-323-9997

If you develop symptoms such as fever, cough, and/or difficulty breathing, and have been in close contact with a person known to have Coronavirus (COVID-19) or have recently traveled from an area with ongoing spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19), stay home and call your healthcare provider. If you have severe symptoms, contact your healthcare provider or emergency room and seek care immediately. Your doctor will determine if you have signs and symptoms of Coronavirus (COVID-19) and whether you should be tested.