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Family Health Council - Uniontown Office
Fayette Area Coordinated Transportation (FACT)
Fayette Chamber of Commerce
Fayette County Association for the Blind
Fayette County Bar Association
Fayette County Board of Commissioners
Fayette County Children & Youth Services
Fayette County Community Action Agency, Inc.
Fayette County Court Administrator's Office
Fayette County District Attorney's Office
Fayette County Drug and Alcohol Commission
Fayette County Emergency Management Agency
Fayette County Family Abuse Council
Fayette County Government Offices
Fayette County Health Center
Fayette County Housing Authority
Fayette County Human Service Council
Fayette County Juvenile Probation Office
Fayette County Mental Health Mental Retardation Program
Fayette County Prison
Fayette County Public Defender's Office
Fayette County Veterans Services
Fayette HealthChoices Behavioral Health Services
Fayette Healthline
Fayette Home Care
Fayette Regional Cancer Center
Fayette Resources, Inc.
Fayette Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA)
Fay-Penn Economic Development Council
Fay-West Health System (Healthy Generations)
Fay-West Home Care
Fay-West Home Health
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Federal Bureau of Investigation (Mon Valley Resident Agency)
Forbes Regional Hospital
Fort Burd Presbyterian Church Pre-School
Frick Hospital, Fay-West Health System

 

Family Health Council - Uniontown Office

(724) 437-1582

22 Mill ST

(724) 437-1582

Uniontown, PA 15401

(724) 437-1571 FAX

 Contact:  Lugene Rossini, Office Manager

Hours:  Monday & Tuesday - 7:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.; Wednesday, Thursday and Friday - 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Services:  Complete reproductive health care which includes:  gynecology; birth control, walk-in pregnancy testing, sexually transmitted disease testing and treatment; abnormal pap smear treatment and follow-up including colposcopy and cryosurgery, genetic screening, adoption services and speakers available upon request on all above topics.  Breast and servical screenings are free for women who qualify and are 40 years and older.

Prenatal Care-Healthy Beginnings Plus

Cost:  Sliding fee scale       All teens under 18 years-Free       Accept most Third Party and Managed Care Insurance 

Fayette Area Coordinated Transportation (FACT)

(724) 430-4600

22 E Main ST

(724) 430-4600

1(800) 321-7433

www.fforward.com/FACT/fact1.htm

Uniontown, PA 15401

(724) 430-4605 FAX

mhodge@hs.fayette.org

  Contact:  Melissa Hodge, Tranportation Manager

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

Services:  Offers transportation services to all residents of Fayette County.

* Pittsburgh route medical assistance transportation program

* Shared ride program

* Welfare to work

* Designated stop program

  Call by 2:00 PM the business day prior to your trip.

Fayette Chamber of Commerce

(724) 437-4571

PO BOX 2124

(724) 437-4571

1(800) 916-9365

65 W Main ST

 

www.facham.org

Uniontown, PA 15401-2124

(724) 438-3304 FAX

cfcbi@hhs.net

Contact:  Susan Montgomery, Executive Director

Hours:  8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.  Monday - Friday

Services:  The Fayette Chamber of Commerce (formerly The Central Fayette Chamber of Business & Industry) is a non-profit organization which represents the business and professional community throughout the area.  The chamber's sole objective is to maintain and improve the economic vitality of this area by bringing people together, develop programs to enhance their potential for success, and create partnerships with public and private groups for the overall benefit of the area.

Fayette County Association for the Blind

(724) 437-2791

48 Bierer LA

(724) 437-2791

Uniontown, PA 15401

(724) 439-3085 FAX

eyes@lcsys.net

 

Contact:  Nancy Shockey, Executive Director

Hours:  8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.  Monday - Friday

Services:  Pre-school visual screening, social/recreational programs, counseling, rehabilitation, safety films and education, collection of old eye glasses, Sgt. Seymour program to schools, remedial eye care, low vision clinic, talking books, free educational pamphlets, referral agency for mobility training.

Fayette County Bar Association

(724) 437-7994

92 E Main ST

(724) 437-7994

Uniontown, PA 15401

Contact:  Rita Bosley, Director

Hours:  9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.  Monday - Friday

Services:   

Fayette County Board of Commissioners

(724) 430-4557

Fayette County Court House

(724) 430-4557

61 E Main ST

Uniontown, PA 15401

(724) 430-4605 FAX

mshumar@hs.fayette.com

 

Contact:  Judith M. Bodkin, Chief Clerk

Alternate Contact: Michelle Grant Shumar, Human Services Director

Hours:  8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.  Monday - Friday

Services:  The Fayette County Board of Commissioners is involved with the following county agencies:  Tax Assessment Office, Election Bureau, Office of Emergency Management, Planning Commission, Public Defender, Sealer of Weights and Measures, Tax Claim Bureau, Veterans Affairs, Zoning Office, Bridge Department, Children and Youth Services, Mental Health/Mental Retardation Program Office, and Drug and Alcohol Commission.  The Board is also involved with the Human Service Development Fund, Fayette County Prison Board, and Fayette County Retirement Board.  The Board contracts with the state for transportation programs, and the State and Federal Governments for the food commodity programs which are handled by the Human Services Director.

Fayette County Children & Youth Services

(724) 430-1283

130 Old New Salem RD

(724) 430-1283

 

(724) 430-1287

Uniontown, PA 15401

(724) 430-1240 FAX

www.fccys.org

 

Contact:  David L. Madison, Administrator

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

Services:  The Agency provides comprehensive services to troubled, neglected, abused, and dependent children and their families.  The goal of Children and Youth Agencies is to ensure for each child a permanent, legally assured family which protects the child from abuse and neglect.  The following services are provided:  Intake, investigation of child neglect and abuse, supportive services, court intervention, placement services, foster care, reunification plans, adoption, independent living training, and educational programs.

FCCYS also provides contracted counseling services for children who have been abused, for perpetrators of sexual abuse and domestic violence, and supports a delinquency prevention program, and family preservation program. 

Fayette County Community Action Agency, Inc.

(724) 437-6050

140 N Beeson AVE

(724) 437-6050

1(800)427-INFO(4636)

 

 

www.fccaa.org

Uniontown, PA 15401

(724) 437-4418 FAX

fccommun@hhs.net

Contact:  James M. Stark, Executive Director

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

Services:  PURPOSE:  Our mission is to help people who are economic, cultural, physical, educational, or age disadvantaged to secure the opportunities needed for them to remain or become self sufficient.  We believe this can be accomplished through stimulating, mobilizing, focusing and efficiently managing state, federal, local, and private resources to help people to obtain the necessary knowledge, information, motivation, or the basic necessities of life.  This requires that we assist communities and institutions to be more responsive and attentive to the needs and interests of disadvantaged residents.  By investing in the human resources of our communities, creating economic and social opportunities through organizing, advocating, coordinating, participating, and service, responsible and cooperative communities of caring which recognize the human dignity of the individual so that every member of the community has the same opportunity for self sufficiency will result.  A critical part of our success will be our ability to teach the skills of organization, advocacy and self help so that the people we serve are empowered to speak and help themselves.

SERVICES:  INFORMATION AND REFERRAL:  This program links people who may have family, personal or community-related problems to resources and services, located in Fayette County and the surrounding area, that may help with these problems.  Through the assistance of a computerized information system listing over 600 human and social services, the professional staff are able to connect the caller with the most appropriate agency for their need.  The service is free and confidential and available to anyone.  The telephone numbers are 437-8888 or 1 800-427-INFO (4636) and are TDD accessible.

 AGING PROGRAM - Centers offer various recreational opportunities and activities to stimulate and educate.  Meals are served daily at the Senior Centers and delivered daily to those seniors who are unable to come to the in centers.  There are centers located at Bullskin Senior Center 887-0655, East End United Community Center 437-1660, Fairchance Senior Center 564-0600, Mountain Senior Center 329-4260, and Uniontown Senior Center 437-6050.

IN HOME SERVICES:  Provides hands-on personal care to people 60 years of age or older in Fayette County allowing individuals to live in their own homes as independently as possible.  Personal care activities such as bathing, grooming, ambulating, meal preparation, feeding, dressing, toileting, and personal hygiene are provided by trained workers and overseen by a manager.

Second Family Care Home is a licensed Personal Care and Domicillary care home located at 125 South Mt. Vernon Ave., Uniontown PA

Adult Daily Living Center at 910 First Street, Hiller, PA offers services to functionally impaired people who are 60 years of age or older..

BROWNSVILLE SOUP KITCHEN:  The Brownsville Soup Kitchen provides free meals for the hungry.  Phone number is 785-6731 and the hours are Monday through Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon.  The Soup Kitchen is located in the basement of the Borough Building in Brownsville.

ADULT EDUCATION SERVICES:  A variety of classes are available for adults.  The State Adult Literacy (SAL) program provides one-on-one and group tutoring to students on a 0-3 grade level.  Volunteer tutors provide the students with reading, math, and computerized lessons.  The Adult Basic Education (ABE) and General Educational Development (GED) programs for studetns seeking a GED diploma, basic remediation, computer skills, life and parenting skills, and employability skills that include resume writing and job search techniques.  In addition, the Fayette County prison offers both ABE and GED educational programs as well as some counseling and computer education.  Recently, they started publishing a prison newspaper to enhance writing and art skills.  The Supported Work program is a welfare-to-work program that provides job readiness, life and parenting skills, and GED preparation.

FOOD BANK:  The Food Bank, located at 119 North Beeson Ave., is the central receiving, storage and distribution warehouse in Fayette County.  Food products are distributed through local volunteer food pantries where residents can receive a 3-5 day emergency supply of food for a family.  Residents of Fayette County who meet 150% of federal poverty guidelines can receive a package of government surplus commodities (butter, flour, honey, pork & beans, etc.).  "FoodShare" is a self-help food program offered to all local residents regardless of income.  For $15 plus 2 hours of community service, anyone can receive groceries valued at $30 or more.  Volunteer opportunities include:  food drives, fund raising events, clothing bank, and outreach.  The Food Bank can  be reached by calling 437-8180 Ext 267 or 269.

HOUSING SERVICES:  The housing department addresses the needs of Fayette County's homeless and near homeless by offering a variety of housing related services.  The following services are provided by the Housing Department:  rent, security deposit payments, utility and mortgage assistance to persons facing eviction, delinquency foreclosure or have no permanent living arrangement; case management services, budget counseling, housing counseling, and transitional shelter.  Rural Development assists clients with loans, grants and home repairs.  Homeowners Mortgage Assistance Program/Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency processes applications for delinquent mortgagors to prevent foreclosure.  First Time Homebuyers Education teaches potential homebuyers the fundamentals in home purchases.  Community Housing Resource Board targets fair housing issues to eradicate housing discrimination which exists in this county.  Energy Education, energy usage reduction methods, application assistance for Dollar Energy Fund Programs, FEMA utility and Customer Assistance Programs.

RENT REBATE:  Service is offered until June 30 at the Uniontown Senior Center by appointment only.  For further information, please contact Madeline Sloboda, Director of Operations, Fayette County Community Action, Inc., at 437-6050.

TRANSPORTATION:  Specialized transportation offers a means of independence for medical appointments, social service activities, therapy, education and hospital appointments.  There are hydraulic lift equipped vans for residents with special needs.

VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE (VITA):  Offers free help to persons needing assistance in filling out their federal and state tax returns.  The service will be performed by volunteers trained and certified by the IRS to prepare simple tax returns in order to assist senior citizens, low-income families, and handicapped individuals.  Participants should bring their tax packages which they received through the mail with the pre-addressed label.  Also, bring wage and earnings statements from employers, other financial statements from the past year, interest statements from the bank, and a copy of the return which they filed last year.  For further information, please contact Jennifer Canada, Fayette County Community Action Agencuy, Inc. at 437-6050 Ext 264.  Service beings February 1, and ends April 15.

WOMEN, INFANTS AND CHILDREN (WIC):  The WIC Program focuses it's attention on the needs of at-health-risk participants who are mothers to be, breastfeeding and non-breastfeeding mothers infants, and children up to age 5.  Along with health screening the WIC program offers information on nutrition education, breastfeeding, diet planning and counseling services.  The healthy development of children is our primary goal.  WIC operates clinics in the following locations:  Uniontown 437-6050 Ext 211 or 439-2105, Connellsville 628-2460, Masontown 583-7953, Brownsville 785-8120, Markleysburg 329-0784, Perryopolis 736-0252, Fairchance 564-0638, Normalville 455-2709, and Republic 246-1112

The Fayette County Community Action Agency has provided health and human services to the community for more than 30 years.  FCCAA continues this strong tradition via the new Family Service Center, which offers a one-stop point of service.  Offering a variety of services for the whole family, the Family Service Center includes: 

COMMUNITY ACTION MEDICAL SERVICES (CAMS):A health center providing comprehensive primary health care for the entire family.  CAMS was founded to provide quality, affordable health care to all local residents.  Complete medical services are available.  Medicare and Medicaid patients are welcome.  A reduced fee is available for people with no health insurance.  (Based on family size and annual income, patients may be eligible for discounted medical services).

A friendly, caring staff works to meet your individual needs.  Call 439-1628 for an appointment.

FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER:  A center designed to offer families emotional support, parenting education and life skills opportunities.  The center supports parents in their primary roles as caregivers and educators, with a focus on the critical early years.  The center will also increase parental knowledge of child health and development, as well as increasing parental confidence in child-rearing activities.

THE TECHNOLOGY CENTER:  A computer bank providing many residents with the opportunity to discover the world of high-tech tele-communications.  The center provides a host of educaional oppor-tunities, including computer assisted adult education and literacy, employment readiness, and exposure to a wealth of information available via the Internet.  

Fayette County Court Administrator's Office

(724) 430-1230

61 E Main ST

(724) 430-1230

Uniontown, PA 15401

(724) 430-1001 FAX

Contact:  Karen Kuhn, Court Administrator

Alternate Contact: Roberta A. Meese, Deputy

Hours:  8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.  Monday - Friday

Services:  The following divisions of court are included:  Motions, Orphan, Family, Civil and Criminal.  Court of Common Pleas served by President Judge William J. Franks, Judge Conrad B. Capuzzi, Judge Gerald R. Solomon,  Judge Ralph C. Warman, and Judge John F. Wagner, Jr.  

Fayette County District Attorney's Office

(724) 430-1245

Fayette County Courthouse

(724) 430-1245

61 E Main ST

Uniontown, PA 15401

 Contact:  Nancy Vernon, District Attorney

Hours:  8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.  Monday - Friday

Services:  The Fayette County District Attorney's office prosecutes defendants.  

Fayette County Drug and Alcohol Commission

(724) 438-3576

100 New Salem RD

(724) 438-3576

1(800) 856-3576

Suite 106

Uniontown, PA 15401

 Contact:  David C. McAdoo, Executive Director

Hours:  8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.  Monday - Friday;    Evening hours by appointment

Services:  Treatment/counseling for individuals and families, prevention education and training programs for school, professional and community groups.  Court reporting network. Evaluations and education for D.U.I. offenders. Education for underage offenders.  Affiliates are 628-9010 or (800)794-0020 in Connellsville and 785-2507 in Brownsville.  

Fayette County Emergency Management Agency

(724) 430-1277

Fayette County Public Service Bldg.

(724) 430-1277

24 E Main ST

(724) 430-9111 (24 Hr)

Uniontown, PA 15401

(724) 430-1281 FAX

faye911@bellatlantic.net

Contact:  Roy Shipley, Director

Alternate Contact: L. Guy Napolillo, Deputy 911 Coordinator

Hours:  24 hour emergency services

Services:  Prevention/Mitigation:  To work with the planning and zoning offices to assure the proper use of hazardous lands, such as floodplain areas and the location of SARA facilities.  Preparedness:  Planning how and when to respond in case an emergency or disaster occurs and working to increase resources available to respond effectively.  TO SAVE LIVES AND MINIMIZE DAMAGE PLANS:  SARA, DAM, EBS, MASS, CARE, EOP, etc.  Equipment:  The County Emergency Management maintains a very detailed resource book of available equipment it can utilize in the time of an emergency.  This includes that owned by the county as well as private and public.  It is continually being updated.  Response:  Which follows the occurrence of a disaster to provide emergency assistance to victims and reduce the likelihood of a secondary damage; fire, police, EMS, Emergency Management, etc.  Recovery:  Continues until all systems return to normal or near normal.  Can be short-term or long-term.  The County Emergency Management Agency is the link between the local governments and the State and Federal government.  On the county level, the Agency coordinates with the State and Federal Officials for a declaration after a disaster has occurred for aid whether from the President, Governor, or both.  During a disaster, if funds are needed for supplies, food, etc., funds may be approved by the Commissioners to cover such expenses.  The Fayette County Emergency Management has an Emergency Operation Staff (EOC) which is comprised of 22 people which are trained in various areas to work in disasters.  

Fayette County Family Abuse Council

(724) 439-9500

PO BOX 995

(724) 439-9500

 

(724) 437-2530

Uniontown, PA 15401

 

Contact:  Pam Ulery, Volunteer Coordinator

Hours:  24 hour hotline

Services:  24 hour hot-line, shelter for battered women and their dependent children, school and child care coordinator services, accompaniment and transportation for legal and medical appointments, information and referral, counseling, assistance on crisis intervention.  Office number is 437-2530.  

Fayette County Government Offices

(724) 430-1200

Fayette County Courthouse

(724) 430-1200

61 East Main Street

 

Uniontown, PA 15401

(724) 430-1265 FAX

Contact:  Judith M Bodkin

Services:  Adult Probation and Parole Division
22 Main ST.....430-1251

Clerk of Courts.....................................430-1253

Commissioners Office...........................430-1200

      Vince Vicites   Sean Cavnagh    Ron Nehls

Cooperative Extension Service...............438-0111

Coroner...............................................430-1270

Court of Common Pleas

    Court Administrator...........................430-1230

    Judges Chambers.............................430-1231

    President Judge William J. Franks.....430-1235

    Judge Conrad B. Capuzzi..................430-1233

    Judge Gerald R. Solomon.................430-1234

    Judge John F. Wagner......................430-1236

    Judge Ralph Warman .......................430-123x

Court Constables Office........................430-1363

District Attorney..................................430-1245

Domestic Relations Office....................430-1260

Election Bureau..................................430-1289

Emergency Management.....................430-1277

Jail County.........................................430-1222

Juvenile Probation Office......................430-1223

Law Library.........................................430-1228

Lawyer Referral Service........................430-1227

Planning Commission...........................430-1210

Prothonotary........................................430-1272

Public Defender...................................430-1220

Recorder of Deeds...............................430-1238

Register of Wills..................................430-1206

Sealer of Weights and Measures..........430-1215

Sheriff.................................................430-1295

Solid Waste Department.......................430-4884

Tax Assessment Office.........................430-1350

Tax Claim Bureau.................................430-1208

Treasurer.............................................430-1256

Veterans Affairs....................................430-1241

Zoning Office..............................430-1210

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Fayette County Health Center

(724) 439-6172

100 New Salem RD

(724) 439-6172

Suite 109

Uniontown, PA 15401

(724) 437-3874 FAX

Contact:  Larry Fowler, Administrator