Role: county-linked behavioral-health access, outpatient therapy, case management, and psychiatry/medication-management pathways; geography: Columbia, Montour, Snyder, and Union Counties; cost/eligibility: call about program eligibility, insurance, funding, intake, and fees; emergency limit: service intake is not 24/7 crisis dispatch | Schedules, locations, service areas, fees, eligibility, funding, and openings can change; confirm directly before relying on a listing.
CMSU Behavioral Health Services
CMSU describes outpatient therapy, psychiatry/medication management, case management, and crisis intervention among its behavioral-health services. Call the Base Service Unit to ask about fit, intake, providers, coverage, and cost; no hoarding-specialty clinician was verified.
Role: substance-use prevention, case-management, assessment, and treatment referral; geography: Columbia, Montour, Snyder, and Union Counties; cost/eligibility: funding may be available for qualifying residents without health coverage; confirm current rules and fees; emergency limit: routine service access is not crisis dispatch | Schedules, locations, service areas, fees, eligibility, funding, and openings can change; confirm directly before relying on a listing.
CMSU Drug and Alcohol Services
CMSU says its case managers assess needs and refer residents to contracted treatment providers; funding may be available for people who qualify and lack health coverage. Ask about current eligibility, intake, provider availability, and any cost. For a crisis, use the separate TAPline or 988.
Role: local CMSU office location; geography: 277 East 7th Street, Bloomsburg; cost/eligibility: call to confirm which programs are offered at this location and any fees; emergency limit: office location is not an emergency service | Schedules, locations, service areas, fees, eligibility, funding, and openings can change; confirm directly before relying on a listing.
CMSU Bloomsburg Annex
CMSU lists a Bloomsburg Annex at 277 East 7th Street. Call before traveling to confirm which service or appointment is available there and whether an intake or referral is needed.
Role: qualified mental-health and substance-use care, including outpatient services; geography: regional and virtual options may be available; ask whether a provider serves Columbia County; cost/eligibility: confirm insurance, self-pay fees, referral steps, and availability; emergency limit: scheduled care—not crisis response | Schedules, locations, service areas, fees, eligibility, funding, and openings can change; confirm directly before relying on a listing.
Geisinger Psychiatry and Behavioral Health
Geisinger lists psychiatry and behavioral-health services, including outpatient therapy and medication management. Ask about clinician fit, insurance, intake, wait times, and whether any provider has experience relevant to hoarding; none was independently verified.
Role: transitional shelter and Columbia County Homeless Assistance Program navigation; geography: regional service including Columbia County; cost/eligibility: PA 211 lists service for people experiencing homelessness; call to confirm screening, documents, fees, and current capacity; emergency limit: not emergency dispatch; call 911 for immediate danger | Schedules, locations, service areas, fees, eligibility, funding, and openings can change; confirm directly before relying on a listing.
The Gate House — shelter and housing navigation
Pennsylvania 211's current listing describes transitional housing and Columbia County rental-assistance navigation through HAP. Contact The Gate House before traveling to ask about eligibility, current shelter space, documentation, and whether funds are available; no placement or payment is guaranteed.
Role: public-housing and housing-choice-voucher information; geography: Columbia County; cost/eligibility: the authority currently posts its Section 8 waiting list as closed; ask about status, other programs, and eligibility; emergency limit: application or inquiry does not provide immediate housing | Schedules, locations, service areas, fees, eligibility, funding, and openings can change; confirm directly before relying on a listing.
Columbia County Housing Authority
The Columbia County Housing Authority currently says its Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is closed to new applicants. Contact the authority to confirm whether the status has changed and ask about other housing options; do not assume that an application, placement, or subsidy is available.
Role: home-access modifications for eligible older adults and people with significant mobility disabilities; geography: Columbia County; cost/eligibility: medical documentation, property condition, priority, and funding rules apply; confirm current intake; emergency limit: accessibility modification—not hoarding cleanup, trash removal, or emergency repair | Schedules, locations, service areas, fees, eligibility, funding, and openings can change; confirm directly before relying on a listing.
Adaptive HOME Modification Program
The Columbia County Redevelopment Authority describes modifications such as ramps, lifts, widened doorways, and grab bars. Its page requires qualified medical documentation and a habitable, structurally sound property; ask about eligibility, funding, and the waiting list. This is not a decluttering or cleanout program.
Role: nonprofit essential-needs, food, clothing, furniture, and community assistance; geography: Columbia, Montour, and Northumberland Counties; cost/eligibility: program rules, documents, funding, and availability vary; call to confirm; emergency limit: not emergency dispatch or guaranteed shelter, funds, or delivery | Schedules, locations, service areas, fees, eligibility, funding, and openings can change; confirm directly before relying on a listing.
AGAPE
AGAPE lists food, clothing, household furniture, financial assistance and guidance, and disaster response among its programs. Contact the organization to ask which program currently fits your situation, what documents are needed, and whether resources are available.
Role: food assistance; geography: listed service area includes Bloomsburg and specified local school districts; cost/eligibility: new clients are asked for proof of service-area residence and household information; confirm current requirements and supply; emergency limit: food pickup is not emergency shelter or medical care | Schedules, locations, service areas, fees, eligibility, funding, and openings can change; confirm directly before relying on a listing.
Bloomsburg Food Cupboard
The Food Cupboard's website lists Sunday and Tuesday pickup windows and asks new clients for proof of residence in its service area plus household names and birthdates. Confirm current hours, entry instructions, and availability before going.
Role: older-adult and caregiver service navigation; geography: Columbia and Montour Counties; cost/eligibility: contact the office to confirm age, residency, assessment, program contributions, and funding rules; emergency limit: service navigation is not emergency dispatch | Schedules, locations, service areas, fees, eligibility, funding, and openings can change; confirm directly before relying on a listing.
Columbia-Montour Aging Office
The Columbia-Montour Aging Office is a local entry point for older-adult services and caregiver support. Call to discuss the person's needs and ask about available programs, assessment, eligibility, cost sharing, and current capacity.
Role: care management, home-delivered meals, personal care, and supplemental housekeeping for qualifying older adults; geography: Columbia and Montour Counties; cost/eligibility: assessment, homebound/functional criteria, caregiver rules, contributions, and limited funding may apply; confirm directly; emergency limit: scheduled support—not emergency care or hoarding cleanout | Schedules, locations, service areas, fees, eligibility, funding, and openings can change; confirm directly before relying on a listing.
Aging Office in-home services and meals
The Aging Office describes assessment and care planning, home-delivered meals for eligible homebound older adults, and personal care or supplemental housekeeping when criteria are met. Ask about service scope, waiting time, cost sharing, and provider availability; this is not a hoarding-specific cleanup service.
Role: pre-booked shared rides and Medical Assistance Transportation Program information; geography: Columbia County and regional destinations; cost/eligibility: program-specific age, disability, Medicaid, trip-purpose, application, and possible copay rules; confirm fare and booking; emergency limit: not emergency or immediate transportation | Schedules, locations, service areas, fees, eligibility, funding, and openings can change; confirm directly before relying on a listing.
rabbittransit Shared Ride and medical transportation
rabbittransit lists Senior Shared Ride, a limited option for some Columbia County residents ages 60–64, and free medical-appointment rides through MATP for eligible Medical Assistance members. Call to confirm the program, trip area, advance reservation, fare, accessibility, and availability.
Role: Pennsylvania public-benefit applications and case questions; geography: Columbia County; cost/eligibility: SNAP, Medical Assistance, LIHEAP, and other programs have separate income and household rules; confirm current application requirements; emergency limit: office intake is not emergency shelter or crisis dispatch | Schedules, locations, service areas, fees, eligibility, funding, and openings can change; confirm directly before relying on a listing.
Columbia County Assistance Office
Pennsylvania lists the Columbia County Assistance Office at 27 East Seventh Street in Bloomsburg, with separate contact numbers for general benefits and LIHEAP. Check the state page for current hours and call about eligibility, documents, and application help.
Role: online applications and renewals for Pennsylvania public benefits; geography: Pennsylvania, including Columbia County; cost/eligibility: portal use is free; each benefit has its own rules and approval process; emergency limit: application portal—not emergency assistance or a guarantee of approval | Schedules, locations, service areas, fees, eligibility, funding, and openings can change; confirm directly before relying on a listing.
PA COMPASS
Use COMPASS to learn about and apply for Pennsylvania benefits. Program-specific income, household, identity, and other rules apply; contact the County Assistance Office if you need help or cannot use the online portal.
Role: civil legal-aid intake and assistance; geography: Columbia and Montour Counties; cost/eligibility: low-income and case-type screening apply; call to confirm eligibility and available help; emergency limit: not emergency response and representation is not guaranteed | Schedules, locations, service areas, fees, eligibility, funding, and openings can change; confirm directly before relying on a listing.
North Penn Legal Services — Bloomsburg Office
North Penn Legal Services says its Bloomsburg office assists low-income individuals and families with civil legal needs in Columbia and Montour Counties. Ask about your issue, income screening, intake hours, and whether the office can help.
Role: crime-victim rights information and court-process support; geography: Columbia County; cost/eligibility: County describes the program as free for eligible crime victims; contact staff to confirm available support; emergency limit: weekday program—not emergency dispatch or a crisis hotline | Schedules, locations, service areas, fees, eligibility, funding, and openings can change; confirm directly before relying on a listing.
Columbia County Victim/Witness Program
The County Victim/Witness Program helps adult and juvenile crime victims understand rights and available services during the court process. Call the office for information; contact law enforcement or 911 for immediate danger.
Role: family education, parenting support, and community referrals; geography: Columbia and Montour Counties; cost/eligibility: program, age, school-district, and referral criteria vary; ask the Center about current intake and fees; emergency limit: family support—not emergency or clinical response | Schedules, locations, service areas, fees, eligibility, funding, and openings can change; confirm directly before relying on a listing.
Columbia County Family Center
The Family Center describes parent education and family-support programs and lists a Bloomsburg office. Contact the Center to ask which current service fits your family and whether registration, referral, or eligibility requirements apply.
Role: local library, information, and community access; geography: 225 Market Street, Bloomsburg; cost/eligibility: ask about current hours, card eligibility, and any fees; emergency limit: not emergency response, clinical care, or housing placement | Schedules, locations, service areas, fees, eligibility, funding, and openings can change; confirm directly before relying on a listing.
Bloomsburg Public Library
The Town of Bloomsburg lists the Public Library's address and phone. Contact the library directly to confirm hours, card requirements, public computer access, and current community services.
Role: municipal recycling drop-off and accepted-material information; geography: Town of Bloomsburg; cost/eligibility: rules and any fees depend on residency, material, and event; confirm current hours and accepted items; emergency limit: recycling is not household trash hauling, in-home cleanout, or emergency service | Schedules, locations, service areas, fees, eligibility, funding, and openings can change; confirm directly before relying on a listing.
Bloomsburg Recycling Center
The Town posts accepted recycling materials and seasonal site hours. Check the current page or call before transporting items; ordinary trash collection is arranged separately, and this center does not provide a household cleanout.
Role: municipal service and utility-jurisdiction information; geography: addresses within the Town of Bloomsburg; cost/eligibility: water, electric, gas, sewer, and trash arrangements depend on address and provider; confirm directly; emergency limit: informational page—not emergency utility repair or cleanup | Schedules, locations, service areas, fees, eligibility, funding, and openings can change; confirm directly before relying on a listing.
Town of Bloomsburg new-resident information
The Town's new-resident page points to water, electric, gas, sewer, recycling, and trash-hauler information. Service jurisdiction and providers can differ by address; verify the municipality and contact the listed utility or private hauler before arranging service or disposal.