Forest County Resources

• Government Assistance/Public Benefits

  Organization

  Contact

  County

  Description

  COMPASS

  COMPASS is an online application for Pennsylvanians to apply for health and human services programs. The application includes Health Care benefits such as Medical Assistance, CHIP, and Medicaid for Former Foster Care Youth. The application also includes Home and Community Based Services Referrals such as Early Intervention Services, Intellectual Disability Services, and Autism Services. Additionally, COMPASS includes Home and Community Based Living Services, Cash Assistance, Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), SNAP (food stamps), and other benefits.

  Click here for website
  1-(800) 692-7462
  

  Link

  N/A

  County

  Statewide

  Organization

  North Western Legal Services (NWLS)

  North Western Legal Services (NWLS) provides free advice and legal representation to low-income individuals. NWLS provides assistance and advice related to utility terminations, vocational rehabilitation, appealing the denial of public health insurance, housing, accessing government benefits after receiving a denial or termination notice, accessing Social Security benefits after receiving a denial or termination notice, and more. Please note that there are multiple offices but an individual may have to travel to a neighboring county to access services. Please call (814) 452-6957 to inquire about eligibility for services.

  Click here for website
  

  Contact

  1001 State St., Ste. 700
  Erie, PA 16501

  (814) 452-6949 info@nwls.org

  Please call ahead to find out about hours of operation.

  County

  Forest

  Also Providing Services In:

  • Housing
  • Government Assistance/Public Benefits

  Organization

  PA Law Project

  The PA Health Law Project works to ensure everyone has access to health care. Outside of advocating for the right to health care, the Law Project provides free legal services to any low-income resident of Pennsylvania having difficulty accessing publicly funded health care, whose health care has been terminated or reduced, or who have been denied Medicare (or similar health care programming). Additionally, the Law Project helps eligible residents apply for Medicare, responds to issues of denial of service (i.e. for prescriptions), and anyone struggling with their health care costs. The only requirement is income related, otherwise, the program is nondiscriminatory - there is a helpline which can be utilized for base information by anyone, regardless of income. If you're in need of assistance, or have a question take advantage of the helpline by dialing: 1-800-274-3258

  Click here for website
  

  Contact

  1 (800) 274-3258 staff@phlp.org

  County

  Statewide

  Also Providing Services In:

  • Government Assistance/Public Benefits
  • Physical Health

  Print Results For Government Assistance/Public Benefits

  ---

• Employment & Volunteer Opportunities

  Organization

  Contact

  County

  Description

  CareerLink

  PA CareerLink is a free, one-stop shop with highly trained staff ready to assist you with your job search, whether you're looking for your first job or to advance your career. Their services include: resume workshops, career counseling, job search assistance, interview skills training, skills assessment, job fairs, computer training, free access to a computer lab, and career exploration. Please visit the website to find your local office.

  Click here for website
  

  Link

  N/A

  County

  Statewide

  Description

  Cover Letter Template

  The attached resource is provided to assist in creating a cover letter to gain employment.

  Link

  Download (PDF)

  County

  Statewide

  Description

  Resume Template

  The attached resource is provided to assist in creating a resume to gain employment.

  Link

  Download (PDF)

  County

  Statewide

  Print Results For Employment & Volunteer Opportunities

  ---

• Senior Services

  Organization

  Contact

  County

  Organization

  Experience Inc.

  Participants are required to be over the age of 60.

  Experience Inc. (Area Agency on Aging of Warren and Forest Counties) assists older adults with accessing a wide range of programs and services. Experience Inc. facilitates access to meal delivery services, personal care and home support, housing assistance, case management services, senior centers, transportation, educational classes, counseling and support groups, social activities, and more. Services are offered at multiple locations.

  Click here for website
  

  Contact

  905 4th Ave.
  Warren, PA 16365

  (814) 723-3763 info@experienceinc.org

  Monday-Friday; 8:00am-4:00pm. 

  County

  Forest

  Also Providing Services In:

  • Senior Services
  • Housing
  • Physical Health
  • Behavioral Health
  • Education
  • Food and Clothing
  • Life Skills Training
  • Transportation
  • Case Management

  Print Results For Senior Services

  ---

• Housing

  Organization

  Contact

  County

  Organization

  Experience Inc.

  Participants are required to be over the age of 60.

  Experience Inc. (Area Agency on Aging of Warren and Forest Counties) assists older adults with accessing a wide range of programs and services. Experience Inc. facilitates access to meal delivery services, personal care and home support, housing assistance, case management services, senior centers, transportation, educational classes, counseling and support groups, social activities, and more. Services are offered at multiple locations.

  Click here for website
  

  Contact

  905 4th Ave.
  Warren, PA 16365

  (814) 723-3763 info@experienceinc.org

  Monday-Friday; 8:00am-4:00pm. 

  County

  Forest

  Also Providing Services In:

  • Senior Services
  • Housing
  • Physical Health
  • Behavioral Health
  • Education
  • Food and Clothing
  • Life Skills Training
  • Transportation
  • Case Management

  Organization

  North Western Legal Services (NWLS)

  North Western Legal Services (NWLS) provides free advice and legal representation to low-income individuals. NWLS provides assistance and advice related to utility terminations, vocational rehabilitation, appealing the denial of public health insurance, housing, accessing government benefits after receiving a denial or termination notice, accessing Social Security benefits after receiving a denial or termination notice, and more. Please note that there are multiple offices but an individual may have to travel to a neighboring county to access services. Please call (814) 452-6957 to inquire about eligibility for services.

  Click here for website
  

  Contact

  1001 State St., Ste. 700
  Erie, PA 16501

  (814) 452-6949 info@nwls.org

  Please call ahead to find out about hours of operation.

  County

  Forest

  Also Providing Services In:

  • Housing
  • Government Assistance/Public Benefits

  Description

  Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS): Homeless Assistance Program

  Pennsylvania DHS's Homeless Assistance Program is a government program which assists individuals who are currently homeless or at risk of eviction. Services include case management, rental assistance, emergency shelter services, and more. Please visit the website to find your local office.

  Click here for website
  

  Link

  N/A

  County

  Statewide

  Also Providing Services In:

  • Housing
  • Case Management

  Print Results For Housing

  ---

• Physical Health

  Organization

  Contact

  County

  Organization

  Experience Inc.

  Participants are required to be over the age of 60.

  Experience Inc. (Area Agency on Aging of Warren and Forest Counties) assists older adults with accessing a wide range of programs and services. Experience Inc. facilitates access to meal delivery services, personal care and home support, housing assistance, case management services, senior centers, transportation, educational classes, counseling and support groups, social activities, and more. Services are offered at multiple locations.

  Click here for website
  

  Contact

  905 4th Ave.
  Warren, PA 16365

  (814) 723-3763 info@experienceinc.org

  Monday-Friday; 8:00am-4:00pm. 

  County

  Forest

  Also Providing Services In:

  • Senior Services
  • Housing
  • Physical Health
  • Behavioral Health
  • Education
  • Food and Clothing
  • Life Skills Training
  • Transportation
  • Case Management

  Organization

  PA Law Project

  The PA Health Law Project works to ensure everyone has access to health care. Outside of advocating for the right to health care, the Law Project provides free legal services to any low-income resident of Pennsylvania having difficulty accessing publicly funded health care, whose health care has been terminated or reduced, or who have been denied Medicare (or similar health care programming). Additionally, the Law Project helps eligible residents apply for Medicare, responds to issues of denial of service (i.e. for prescriptions), and anyone struggling with their health care costs. The only requirement is income related, otherwise, the program is nondiscriminatory - there is a helpline which can be utilized for base information by anyone, regardless of income. If you're in need of assistance, or have a question take advantage of the helpline by dialing: 1-800-274-3258

  Click here for website
  

  Contact

  1 (800) 274-3258 staff@phlp.org

  County

  Statewide

  Also Providing Services In:

  • Government Assistance/Public Benefits
  • Physical Health

  Print Results For Physical Health

  ---

• Behavioral Health

  Organization

  Contact

  County

  Organization

  Experience Inc.

  Participants are required to be over the age of 60.

  Experience Inc. (Area Agency on Aging of Warren and Forest Counties) assists older adults with accessing a wide range of programs and services. Experience Inc. facilitates access to meal delivery services, personal care and home support, housing assistance, case management services, senior centers, transportation, educational classes, counseling and support groups, social activities, and more. Services are offered at multiple locations.

  Click here for website
  

  Contact

  905 4th Ave.
  Warren, PA 16365

  (814) 723-3763 info@experienceinc.org

  Monday-Friday; 8:00am-4:00pm. 

  County

  Forest

  Also Providing Services In:

  • Senior Services
  • Housing
  • Physical Health
  • Behavioral Health
  • Education
  • Food and Clothing
  • Life Skills Training
  • Transportation
  • Case Management

  Organization

  Merakey

  Merakey offers a continuum of care in behavioral health (includes mental health and addictive diseases), integrating services in both community and site based settings. These services provide a wide range of recovery focused treatment, services, and supports, including: residential and housing options, site and clinic-based services, and community-based services. Merakey operates throughout Pennsylvania, so please look online or call to find out which office is nearest to you.

  Click here for website
  

  Contact

  620 E. Germantown Pike
  Lafayette Hill, Pennsylvania 19444

  (888) 647-0020 contact@nhsonline.org

   Please call ahead to find out about hours of operation. 

  County

  Forest

  Print Results For Behavioral Health

  ---

• Education

  Organization

  Contact

  County

  Organization

  Experience Inc.

  Participants are required to be over the age of 60.

  Experience Inc. (Area Agency on Aging of Warren and Forest Counties) assists older adults with accessing a wide range of programs and services. Experience Inc. facilitates access to meal delivery services, personal care and home support, housing assistance, case management services, senior centers, transportation, educational classes, counseling and support groups, social activities, and more. Services are offered at multiple locations.

  Click here for website
  

  Contact

  905 4th Ave.
  Warren, PA 16365

  (814) 723-3763 info@experienceinc.org

  Monday-Friday; 8:00am-4:00pm. 

  County

  Forest

  Also Providing Services In:

  • Senior Services
  • Housing
  • Physical Health
  • Behavioral Health
  • Education
  • Food and Clothing
  • Life Skills Training
  • Transportation
  • Case Management

  Print Results For Education

  ---

• Food and Clothing

  Organization

  Contact

  County

  Organization

  Experience Inc.

  Participants are required to be over the age of 60.

  Experience Inc. (Area Agency on Aging of Warren and Forest Counties) assists older adults with accessing a wide range of programs and services. Experience Inc. facilitates access to meal delivery services, personal care and home support, housing assistance, case management services, senior centers, transportation, educational classes, counseling and support groups, social activities, and more. Services are offered at multiple locations.

  Click here for website
  

  Contact

  905 4th Ave.
  Warren, PA 16365

  (814) 723-3763 info@experienceinc.org

  Monday-Friday; 8:00am-4:00pm. 

  County

  Forest

  Also Providing Services In:

  • Senior Services
  • Housing
  • Physical Health
  • Behavioral Health
  • Education
  • Food and Clothing
  • Life Skills Training
  • Transportation
  • Case Management

  Description

  Feeding Pennsylvania

  Feeding Pennsylvania is a partnership among Feeding America food banks across the state. In order to find food banks in your area, please visit the website and use the food bank locator.

  Click here for website
  (717) 724-3194
  

  Link

  N/A

  County

  Statewide

  Print Results For Food and Clothing

  ---

• Life Skills Training

  Organization

  Contact

  County

  Organization

  Experience Inc.

  Participants are required to be over the age of 60.

  Experience Inc. (Area Agency on Aging of Warren and Forest Counties) assists older adults with accessing a wide range of programs and services. Experience Inc. facilitates access to meal delivery services, personal care and home support, housing assistance, case management services, senior centers, transportation, educational classes, counseling and support groups, social activities, and more. Services are offered at multiple locations.

  Click here for website
  

  Contact

  905 4th Ave.
  Warren, PA 16365

  (814) 723-3763 info@experienceinc.org

  Monday-Friday; 8:00am-4:00pm. 

  County

  Forest

  Also Providing Services In:

  • Senior Services
  • Housing
  • Physical Health
  • Behavioral Health
  • Education
  • Food and Clothing
  • Life Skills Training
  • Transportation
  • Case Management

  Print Results For Life Skills Training

  ---

• Transportation

  Organization

  Contact

  County

  Organization

  Experience Inc.

  Participants are required to be over the age of 60.

  Experience Inc. (Area Agency on Aging of Warren and Forest Counties) assists older adults with accessing a wide range of programs and services. Experience Inc. facilitates access to meal delivery services, personal care and home support, housing assistance, case management services, senior centers, transportation, educational classes, counseling and support groups, social activities, and more. Services are offered at multiple locations.

  Click here for website
  

  Contact

  905 4th Ave.
  Warren, PA 16365

  (814) 723-3763 info@experienceinc.org

  Monday-Friday; 8:00am-4:00pm. 

  County

  Forest

  Also Providing Services In:

  • Senior Services
  • Housing
  • Physical Health
  • Behavioral Health
  • Education
  • Food and Clothing
  • Life Skills Training
  • Transportation
  • Case Management

  Organization

  Forest County Transportation Department

  The Forest County Transportation Department provides free and low cost rides to Forest County residents. Individuals 65 and older receive free and discounted rides for medical, shopping, senior center, banking, etc. needs. Individuals on Medical Assistance with an Access Card and no registered vehicle within the household may ride for free to medical appointments only. Individuals with disabilities may ride for a small co-payment. The general public may also ride for a fee. Please check the website for more information about transportation fees. If you are interested in signing up for the program, stop by the Transportation Office in Marienville or the Forest County Commissioners Office at the Court Hose in Tionesta to fill our an application. Please take a photo ID with you for age verification.

  Click here for website
  

  Contact

  126 Cherry St.
  Marienville, PA 16239

  (814) 927-8266

  Monday-Friday; 7:30am-4:00pm

  County

  Forest

  Print Results For Transportation

  ---

• Case Management

  Organization

  Contact

  County

  Organization

  Experience Inc.

  Participants are required to be over the age of 60.

  Experience Inc. (Area Agency on Aging of Warren and Forest Counties) assists older adults with accessing a wide range of programs and services. Experience Inc. facilitates access to meal delivery services, personal care and home support, housing assistance, case management services, senior centers, transportation, educational classes, counseling and support groups, social activities, and more. Services are offered at multiple locations.

  Click here for website
  

  Contact

  905 4th Ave.
  Warren, PA 16365

  (814) 723-3763 info@experienceinc.org

  Monday-Friday; 8:00am-4:00pm. 

  County

  Forest

  Also Providing Services In:

  • Senior Services
  • Housing
  • Physical Health
  • Behavioral Health
  • Education
  • Food and Clothing
  • Life Skills Training
  • Transportation
  • Case Management

  Description

  Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS): Homeless Assistance Program

  Pennsylvania DHS's Homeless Assistance Program is a government program which assists individuals who are currently homeless or at risk of eviction. Services include case management, rental assistance, emergency shelter services, and more. Please visit the website to find your local office.

  Click here for website
  

  Link

  N/A

  County

  Statewide

  Also Providing Services In:

  • Housing
  • Case Management

  Print Results For Case Management

  ---

• Voter Registration

  Organization

  Contact

  County

  Organization

  Forest County Bureau of Elections and Voter Registration

  Forest County Bureau of Elections and Voter Registration assists voters with registering to vote, finding their polling places, and all other matters related to voter registration.

  Click here for website
  

  Contact

  526 Elm St. Unit #3
  Tionesta, PA 16353

  (814) 755-3537

  Monday-Friday; 8:00am-4:00pm.

  County

  Forest

  Print Results For Voter Registration

  ---

• Identification Documents

  Organization

  Contact

  County

  Description

  PennDOT Locations Info Center

  If you are looking to obtain a state-issued photo ID, you can use the attached PDF to find the nearest PennDOT location, its hours of operation, and what materials are required in order to obtain photo ID. Please refer to the attached document for more information on how to search PennDOT’s website.

  Click here for website
  

  Link

  Download (PDF)

  County

  Statewide

  Print Results For Identification Documents

  ---