Who we are The Human Services Department directly manages the categorical systems that include the Area Agency on Aging, Children and Youth Services, Mental Health and Developmental Services, the Substance Abuse Program, and a variety of programs collectively managed by the Community Supports Services unit funded through the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED), Medical Assistance Transportation (MATP), Housing Assistance Program (HAP), Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and The Community Services Block Grant (CSBG). It also manages the County Transportation system, funded through Penn Dot, and, via contract, manages the Venango County Housing Authority. The County partners with Mercer County and Crawford County to directly manage the behavioral health, Health Choices Program, under the auspices of the North West Behavioral Health Partnership.
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Area Agency on Aging Supports and services to consenting older adults over the age of 60. Children and Youth Services Investigation of alleged abuse and neglect of children, ongoing supports, and monitoring of families Mental health and Intellectual Disabilities Case management, assessment, and referral for residents with developmental delays or mental and/or emotional problems. Community Supports Services Assessment and eligibility for several funding programs. Substance abuse program Case management, assessment and referral for drug and alcohol use problems Transportation program Assessment and eligibility determination free transportation in and out of county Weatherization Assessment and eligibility for free home weatherization as funds are available. 14BCommunity Resources 1 Dale Ave. Franklin PA, 16323 Phone: 814-432-9100 Email:
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Tutoring Youth Alternatives Snack and Study One on one homework assistance throughout the school year. Also provides a warm nutritious meal. Locations in franklin and Oil City. Phone: 814-676-5785
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Tutoring.............................................................................................................2
Youth Alternatives Snack and Study .......................................... 2 RSVP ..............................................................................................................2
Nutritional Supports .................................................................................... 3
Food Pantry ................................................................................................ 3 Free Meals ...................................................................................................3 Food Banks..................................................................................................3
Housing Support ............................................................................................ 4 Activities Support ......................................................................................... 5
Activities Cont................................................................................................. 6 Thunder ...................................................................................................6 Game Night ............................................................................................. 6
RSVP The Retired & Senior Volunteer Program is a part of the National Senior Corps. Funded by a federal grant and sponsored by Venango County Area Agency on Aging, this program helps people age 55 and older find rewarding opportunities for community service. Each year 600+ volunteers serve to strengthen and support programs in over 50 agencies in Venango County. Volunteers serve in a wide range of capacities, including tutoring
Nutritional Supports
Going hungry doesn’t have to be an option.
Food Pantry
Free Meals
St. Patrick’s Food Pantry- Franklin 3rd Saturday monthly. 9-10:30AM. Bring ID & utility bill for proof of residency in Polk, RG, Franklin, Cooperstown, or Clintonville. Phone: 814-437-5763
First United Methodist Church- Franklin Free dinner, 1st Wednesday, monthly Phone:814-432-8161 Christ United Methodist Church-Franklin Free dinner, last Friday, monthly 5-6:30PM Phone: 814-432-3019 Salvation Army-Franklin Free Lunch: Monday, Tuesday, &Thursday 11:30AM-12:30PM Phone: 814-432-5919
Community Services Food Pantry- OC Available Wednesday. May use once monthly Phone: 814-676-5011
*Emergency food. Wednesdays, may use once monthly
St. Elizabeth Center Food Pantry-OC 2nd &4th Wednesday monthly. Bring ID & utility bill as proof of residency Phone 814-677-0203
Salvation Army- Oil City Free lunch: Monday, Wednesday,& Friday 12PM Phone: 814-677-4056
Cranberry Food Pantry 2nd &4th Monday of every other month. 25:30PM. Bring ID& proof of Cranberry School District residence. Address: 224 South Main St., old CLA Building.
Food Banks
Community Services Food Band-Franklin Monday & Thursday 10AM3PM (Closed 1212:30PM). May use once monthly. Phone: 814-432-5749
Housing Support
Emergency Housing/VTEC Temporary or emergency short term shelter for the homeless. VTEC lodging provided through Sugar Valley Lodge and applicants must have an open case through Human Services Phone: 814-432-9675, 814-432-9124, or *814-432-9708 (*emergency only)
Address: 1 Dale Avenue, Franklin PA, 16323
Mental Health Housing- Fairweather Lodge, Independent Living Apartments, Shelter Plus Care Phone 814-432-9675
"The Housing Authority of the County of Venango (VCHA) exists to provide safe, decent, and affordable housing for lower-income families, elderly and persons with disabilities."
Weatherization/Crisis/ Chore Eligible use: repair/replace primary heating system, insulation, door/window repair/replacement, hot water tank assessment, health/safety issues. Phone: 814-432-9765 or 432-9763 Rental/ Utility Assistance Individuals or families who are currently homeless. Eligible to receive assistance for security deposit, utility deposits, & utility payments or rental assistance (3-4 months until stabilized) Phone: 814-432-9773 Homeless Prevention Individuals or families who have an eviction notice. Receive financial assistance for security and utility deposits/payments or short-term rental assistance (2 months). If funded through Emergency Solutions Grant, required to develop individual/family plan & goals through case management. Phone: 814-432-9773
Temporary Shelter 814-432-9773
Home Grant Homeowner occupied rehabbing of homes specific to rural areas. Eligible to be used for any home repairs. Priorities to code issues, health and safety issues such as lead remediation in homes with children under 7. Phone: 814-432-9675 Venango County Housing Authority Offering low-income housing to individuals who qualify Phone: 814-432-9675 or 814-432-9751
Activities Support
"Be stronger than your biggest excuses."
HEALTH & WELLNESS
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Art Club- 2nd &4th Tuesday of every month, 6PM730PM, ages 6-12. Each session participants complete a new art project and occasionally enjoy a visit from a guest artist. There are suggested themes for each session, but children are encouraged to use their own creativity to interpret the theme. Phone: 814-4325062
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Venango County 4-H. 4-H program emphasizing sharing, doing and learning together in all kinds of projects, activities, and events. School based, afterschool programs and individual memberships. Phone: 814-437-7607
Oil City YMCA: Phone: 814-677-3000 Oil City YWCA: Phone: 814-676-6528
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EDUCATIONAL
Oil City Library Phone: 814-678-3072
Tail Waggin’ Reading Program. 3rd Saturday of the month from 1030AM to 1200PM to read with children of all ages. Reading with a therapy dog is a low pressure method to help children develop critical literacy skills. No registration required.
Venango County Museums of Arts, Science and Industry. Open April 1- December 31. Tuesday-Friday 10AM-4PM &Saturday 12PM-4PM. Phone: 814-676-2007
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American Girl Club. Any girl in Kindergarten and up is invited. Registration not required. Phone: 814-6739080 or 814-676-0558 Teen Anime Club. 2nd &4th Tuesday 4PM-5PM. For teens ages 14-18, celebration of the cartoons from the amazing culture of Japan. Watch Amie, do roundtable discussion, and learn Japanese’s word of the day. Boy Scout (French Creek Council) Phone: 814-8685571 Girl Scout (Western Pennsylvania) Phone: 800248-3555
Activities Cont.
“We don’t heal in isolation but in community” ~S. Kelley Harrell
SUPPORT GROUPS
Thunder Teen dinner and gaming. Thursday 4PM-5PM. Registration is not required, but there is a limit for the first 15 kids who sign in each week. Teens in 6th -12th grade.
Game Night Monday nights 6PM-8PM. All ages and level gamers are invited. Registration not required. Phone: 814-432-5062
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Hope for the Holiday- Half day seminar held in November to assist grieving children 5-18 deal with the holiday season Horses for Healing- Therapeutic riding experience for children 918 Stroke Support Group – Open to anyone who has been affected by a stroke and those caring for them. 4th Thursday of every nonwinter month at 1PM at Hoss’s. Dutch treat. Phone:814-437-0358 Caregiver Support Group- Open to those caring for a sick or restricted family member or friend in the home or nursing home. 3rd Thursday of each month from 7PM-830PM. Heckathorn United Methodist Church, 369 Heckathorn Church Rd, Seneca PA 16346. Adult Bereavement Group- open to adults who could use support after the death of a loved one .2nd Thursday or even month from 5pPM-7PM. 1st Presbyterian Church, 1250 Elk St., Franklin PA 16323. Meal provided, RSVP as needed
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Camp Good Grief- 1 day camp in June for children 5-18 dealing with the death of a loved one. Singing Hills Girls Scout Camp, Oil City PA
Children/Youth Bereavement Camps- participants remember a loved one with a small group discussions that are filled with strategies to deal with the loss in life
