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Abby Health Care, Inc.
ABC School House, Inc
Albert Gallatin Home Care and Hospice
Albert Gallatin Human Services Agency,Inc.
Allegheny General Hospital
American Cancer Society
American Cancer Society (Pgh)
American Heart Association
American Red Cross
Anchor House - Adelphoi Village
APPRISE
ARC of Fayette County

 

Abby Health Care, Inc.

(724) 439-2229

 

 

 

 

RD 1 BOX 619-S

(724) 439-2229

 

 

Edison ST

 

 

 

Uniontown, PA 15401

(724) 439-8806 FAX

 

 

 Contact:  Beverly Fazio, Administrator

Hours:  8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.  Monday - Friday

Services:  Home Health Visiting Nurses, nursing assistance, physical therapy, occupation therapy, speech therapy, medical social worker.  Medicare, private insurance, DPA, set rates.

ABC School House, Inc

(724) 438-7892

 

 

 

 

144 N Gallatin AVE

(724) 438-7892

 

 

 

 

 

 

Uniontown, PA 15401

(724) 437-2784 FAX

 

 

 Contact:  Mary Jane Artis, Manager

Alternate Contact: Margaret Smalley, owner / director

Hours:  7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.  Monday - Friday

Services:  Child Day Care Center - Infants to school age, fixed rates, weekly and daily rates.

Albert Gallatin Home Care and Hospice

(724) 438-6660

 

 

 

 

20 Highland Park DR

(724) 438-6660

1(800) 245-4144

 

Suite 203

 

 

 

Uniontown, PA 15401

(724) 438-4466 FAX

 

 

 Contact:  Gerald Shuttlesworth, CEO

Hours:  8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.  Monday - Friday

Services:  Visits to homebound patients.  Skilled nursing, mental health nursing, physical and occupational therapy, home health aid care, medical social work, speech language pathology therapy, nutrition counseling, trained volunteers, Medicare certified hospice care, medical supplies provided to patients.  Seven day service is provided to patients.  Services are provided by physician referral. CARELINE Intake/referral program provides "one call does it all" ease of intake into all services provided by Albert Gallatin.  Phones answer 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 438-2425 or 1-800-753-2425.  Fax number is 438-4494.

Disaster Services: As an integral part of the human service system in southwestern Pennsylvania and northcentral West Virginia, AGHC is committed to serving our community in times of natural disaster or emergency need.  In order to facilitate optimum use of our organization's resources at these critical times, AGHC participates in active preparedness to ensure the availability of our resources to those in need.  In the event of a natural disaster or emergency need such as; floods, fires, destructive storms, etc., services that may be made available include registered professional nurses, licensed practical nurses, social workers, clerical counseling, home health aides, and trained volunteers.  Albert Gallatin Home Care, Inc. has designated two administrative positions for coordination of liaison activity between our organization and community emergency services.  The Director of Operations, Bonita Campbell, holds primary responsibility for this coordination of services.  In her absence, the Assistant Director of Operations, Judy Brestensky, will serve this capacity.

Albert Gallatin Human Services Agency,Inc.

(724) 583-7822

 

 

 

 

22 S Main ST

(724) 583-7822

1(800) 753-2425

 

 

 

 

 

Masontown, PA 15461

(724) 583-8357 FAX

 

 

 Contact:  Sophie Capan, CEO

Hours:  8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.  Monday - Friday

Services:  Congregate meals, homebound meals, Senior Center services including recreation, education, and socialization for persons 60 years and older in Masontown or satellite locations in Point Marion, and Smithfield.  Homemaking and counseling services for adults in Fayette, Washington, and Greene Counties available.  Information and referral, telephone reassurance, volunteer opportunities. Aids program available in Greene, Fayette and Westmoreland Counties.

Allegheny General Hospital

(412) 359-3055

 

 

 

 

320 E North AVE

(412) 359-3055

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pittsburgh, PA 15212

 

 

 

Contact:  Mary Lou Krieger, Social Services Director

Hours:  24 hour emergency care; clinic hours vary

Services:  Inpatient, Outpatient Clinics:  Primary Care, Walk-In Clinic, Medical Ambulatory Care, OB/Gyne Ambulatory, Pediatric Ambulatory, Sub-Specialty Pediatric Ambulatory, Family Planning, OB/Gyne-Endo/Infertility, Sub-Specialty Ambulatory Adult Clinics, Surgical Ambulatory Care Clinics, Allegheny Pediatric Developmental Services, Cardiac Rehabilitation Laboratory, Early Childhood Therapy Program, Ophthalmology Clinic, Spina Bifida Center, and Allegheny Neuropsychiatric Institute. .

American Cancer Society

(724) 437-0540

 

 

 

 

1038 Morrell AVE

(724) 437-0540

 

 

Village Plaza

 

 

 

Connellsville, PA 15425

(724) 437-4571 FAX

 

 

 Contact:  Paula Patterson, Executive Director

Hours:  9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Monday - Friday

Services:  Supports research, provides screening, provides dressing, medication assistance, transportation reimbursement, loan and gift program, reach to recovery program, information and referral.

American Cancer Society (Pgh)

1(888)227-5445

 

 

 

 

241 Fourth AVE

1(888)227-5445

1(800)227-2345   24hrs

 

 

 

www.cancer.org

 

Pittsburgh, PA 15222

(412)261-2501 FAX

 

 

Hours:  8:30AM - 5:00PM

Services:  Provides information on cancer to the general public.  Provides limited financial assistance to qualifying cancer survivors for wigs, cancer medication and transportation for treatment.  Maintains list of support groups and prosthesis stores.  Provides programs on prevention and early detection of cancer.  

American Heart Association

(724) 437-2798

 

 

 

 

7829 National Pike

(724) 437-2798

 

 

Suite 2

 

www.americanheart.org

 

Uniontown, PA 15401

(724) 437-5536 FAX

 

 

 Contact:  Cindy Digga, Division Director

Alternate Contact: Patricia Desvarro, Adninistrative Asst

Hours:  9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.  Monday - Friday

Services:  Information and referral relating to heart and stroke, public education, primary prevention program, patient education, stroke clubs, CPR, and blood pressure screening.

American Red Cross

(724) 438-2567

 

 

 

 

108 Morgantown ST

(724) 438-2567

1(877)228-2376

 

 

 

 

 

Uniontown, PA 15401

(724) 438-2569 FAX

pafayredcross@usaor.net

 

 Contact:  Michele Arthur, Acting Executive Director

Hours:  9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Mon.-Fri.

Services:   Relaying emergency communications to active duty military personnel and their families.  Participates in the American Red Cross Blood Program, offers instruction in CPR, First Aid and water safety, and AIDS education.

Disaster Relief:  The Fayette County Chapter of the American Red Cross issues disbursing orders for immediate assistance to purchase new clothing and shoes, according to guidelines established by the National Organization which are:

    NEED FOR  PARTIAL   TOTAL

CLOTHING         LOSS     LOSS     SHOES

12+yrs of age     $55.00    $110.00 $30.00

11 yrs and under   $40.00  $ 77.00 $25.00

The Fayette County Chapter serves the entire county with the exception of some areas located in the vicinity of Belle Vernon and Fayette City.  The Fayette County Chapter also refers to other county agencies for food and shelter, and with the client's permission, sends an appeal to all county newspapers and radio stations, listing the victims needs and contact phone number.  The Fayette County Chapter also provides, when available, comfort kits containing personal items, such as combs, brushes, toothpaste, toothbrushes, etc.  The American Red Cross works closely with the Emergency Management Agency and is responsible for setting up shelters and providing volunteers to staff the shelters.  If the disaster is large scale and declared a National disaster, the National organization will assist the local chapter in setting up service centers to assist in providing additional assistance to replace furniture, appliances, home repairs, bed linens, cooking and eating utensils, emergency health services, etc.  The Fayette County Chapter-American Red Cross is funded by the United Way of Greater Connellsville and the United Way of South Fayette, Inc., and receives contributions.  They receive no government funding.  

Anchor House - Adelphoi Village

(724) 628-4386

 

 

 

 

501 S Pittsburgh ST

(724) 628-4386

 

 

 

 

 

 

Connellsville, PA 15425

(724) 628-0221 FAX

 

 

 Contact:  Tina M Marshall, Supervisor

Hours:  9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.  Monday - Friday

Services:  Residential treatment facility for females (12-18).

SERVICE: Education counseling program (ages 12-18).

ADDRESS:Day Treatment Program

  Community Center

  201 E. Fairview Avenue

  Connellsville, PA  15425

CONTACT: Art Gregory,       626-9579

HOURS: Monday-Friday    8:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.

SERVICE: Residential treatment facility 90-120 days (male only).

ADDRESS: Falcon View R.T.F.

  1100 S. Pittsburgh St.

  Connellsville, PA  15425 

CONTACT: Jim Criner

HOURS: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

APPRISE

(724) 430-3333

 

 

 

 

Fayette Healthline

(724) 430-3333

1(800)464-9355

 

Uniontown Hospital

(724) 430-5488

 

 

Uniontown, PA 15401

(724)430-3305 FAX

 

 

 Contact:  Anita M Hrutkay, BSN, RN, Dir. Fayette Healthline

Alternate Contact: Terry McCullough, APPRISE Coordinator

Hours:  As scheduled by Fayette Healthline.  Registered nurses by appointment Mon-Fri as scheduled.

Services:  Free health insurance counseling for Medicaid Issues as well as HMO's that pertain to Medicare/Medicaid;  community referrals; low income insurance programs and Medicare insurance. .

ARC of Fayette County

(724) 438-8416

 

 

 

 

80 Old New Salem RD

(724) 438-8416

 

 

 

(724) 438-9042

 

 

Uniontown, PA 15401

(724) 438-2405 FAX

nd51@helicon.net

 

 Contact:  Thomas Ninos, Executive Director

Alternate Contact: Nancy Davis, Asst. Ex. Dir.

Hours:  7:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.  Monday - Friday

Services:  ARC enlists several programs including:

Adult Development Center (ADC) providing services to adult mentally and/or physically handicapped from the age of 21.  Services include activities of daily living, functional academics, leisure skills, etc.  All clients must be referred through Fayette County MH/MR.

Child Development Center (CDC) providing services to handicapped and at-risk infants and toddlers from birth through the age of 3.  Services include growth motor, fine motor, and communication and cognitive skills.  Instruction is homebased and can be provided in a daycare setting.

Medical case management coordinates services for medically fragile infants and other families, includes referral-respite care and transportation in concert with local and Pittsburgh hospitals.

Supportive Employment provides employment training given to Mental Health/Mental Retardation adults from the age of 18.  Training is either in agency cafeteria, health occupation or child care worker, or job placement throughout the Uniontown area.  One on one job training is provided for all participants in the program.  Actual on-the-job training is also provided.

Pre-school and Latchkey programs provide day programming for children 13 months through 5 years, and after school and all day summer programming for children age 5 through 12.  This service is for working parents and those parents in a training program.  Subsidized rates for those who qualify.

Social Services are provided to all clients and families associated with the Association for Retarded Citizens in Fayette County.

Transportation services are provided to all clients of ADC and CDC.  Transportation is also provided for some students of the Latchkey program during the school year but not during the summer months, Goodwill Industries, and Personal Dynamics Center.

Family connections provides services to at-risk families.  Refferal is through Fayette County Children and Youth. 

Welfare-to-Work experience / training is provided through referral. 

Behaviorial Health services are provided to individuals under the age of 21.   Refferal is through Fayette County MH/MR.