The Outreach office will be closed on the following days for training and holidays: March 21, March 28, March 29, and April 25, 2024. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Outreach Program

Schuylkill County is mainly a rural area with distance between communities. Our agency is committed to reaching as many individuals as possible through a free service called the Outreach Program. Our Outreach office in Tamaqua offers the same services provided in our main office. Case managers are also able to assist you in Spanish.

El condado de Schuylkill es principalmente un área rural con distancia entre las comunidades. Nuestra agencia se compromete a llegar a tantas personas como sea posible a través de un servicio gratuito llamado Programa de Extensión. Nuestra oficina de Extensión en Tamaqua ofrece los mismos servicios que se brindan en nuestra oficina principal. Los administradores de casos también están disponibles para ayudarlo en Español.

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Outreach Office

105 West Broad Street
Rear Suite 100
Tamaqua, PA 18252

(Enter through the SCA Outreach Office door, located at the top of the ramp on the 100 block of West Rowe Street.)
(Ingrese por la puerta de la Oficina de Alcance de SCA, ubicada en la parte superior de la rampa en la cuadra 100 de West Rowe St.)

Outreach Hours

The Outreach Office is open on Thursdays and Fridays, 2024.

The FIRST contact for people in need of human services…

The Outreach program actively seeks opportunities to inform the county of our services. A case manager is available to present at any event upon request. So, if your group or event is looking for a speaker, feel free to contact us, and we’ll make sure one is provided. Informational presentations are available to civic organizations, human service agencies, and community groups.

We can connect you to the following services:

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Home Weatherization for Homeowners and Renters
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Active PPL Billing Assistance
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Emergency Services for Food and Shelter
housing
Home Buyers Program / Home Rehabilitation / Foreclosure Assistance
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Self-Sufficiency Programs
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Rent, Mortgage, and Utility Assistance

children
Children Services, Child Care, Head Start Programs
seniors
Senior Services, Nutrition, Home Health Care, Adult Day Care, Hospice
mental
Mental Health and Mental Retardation Services
drug-alcohol
Drug and Alcohol Prevention and Counseling Services
health
Health Care and Wellness Services
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Applications for PACE and Property Tax – Rent Rebate

Eligibility

There are no eligibility guidelines for Information and Referral services. However, eligibility guidelines do apply for various programs and services that a person may be referred to.

Outreach is a FREE service made possible by the Schuylkill County Commissioners through the Human Service Development Fund.

SCA is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.

We are firmly committed to the provision of assistance regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, military status, sexual orientation, or marital/family status.