A Hoarding Alliance local resource guide
A calm place to begin—whether you are looking for support for yourself, trying to help someone you care about, or facing a health, safety, housing, or practical concern in Lebanon or elsewhere in Lebanon County.
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Choose the next step that fits what is happening now. You might ask about a conversation, a peer group, health or safety, food, transportation, or housing. No one needs to label a person or clear a home before asking what support may be available.
A confidential first conversation can help sort through what kind of support may fit. Ask whether a current virtual group or first conversation is available for your situation and location.
Role: nonprofit first-conversation and virtual peer-group front door; geography: remote, ask about Lebanon County; cost/eligibility: confirm program fit and current availability; emergency limit: nonclinical support is not therapy, crisis response, shelter, or cleanup
For immediate danger, fire, or urgent medical help, call 911. For emotional distress or a behavioral-health crisis, call or text 988 or call Lebanon County Crisis Intervention at 717-274-3363. The county says MH/ID/EI supports require intake and eligibility screening. For domestic-violence support, DVI's hotline is available 24/7; consider a safer device if phone or browsing activity may be monitored. Shelter, housing, utility and food programs have screening and availability limits—call before traveling.
First conversations
You do not need to know the perfect service name before reaching out. These organizations can help you understand the landscape and identify a next step.
For people seeking paid, nonclinical support, ask whether the service area, format, timing, and costs fit your needs before making plans.
An online place to explore peer support, groups, and practical tools at your own pace. Confirm current access details directly; do not use it for urgent or emergency needs.
Safety and stability
These pathways serve different situations. Read the labels carefully before calling, especially when a response may involve crisis care, protective services, shelter, housing rules, legal advocacy, or emergency dispatch.
Call 911 for an immediate threat, fire, or urgent medical emergency. Do not wait for a routine provider, housing intake, or cleanup appointment during an emergency.
Call or text 988 for emotional distress or a behavioral-health crisis. It is not a housing placement line, cleanup service, or substitute for 911 when someone is in immediate danger.
Lebanon County lists Crisis Intervention at 717-274-3363 and directs people with a mental-health emergency to this number or 988. Ask about phone support, current walk-in arrangements, and whether any mobile response is available for the situation.
The organization reports that its confidential hotline operates 24/7 and can support survivors and concerned loved ones. If a phone or browsing history may be monitored, consider a safer device or contact method.
Lebanon County lists SARCC and its 24/7 hotline for people affected by sexual violence and their significant others. Contact the center to confirm current options and a safe way to connect.
The Area Agency on Aging says protective-services emergencies can be reported 24/7 through Pennsylvania's Adult Abuse Hotline. The service is for situations meeting protective-services criteria, not a routine code or housekeeping complaint.
The county's Department of Emergency Services says its 911 center answers emergency and non-emergency calls countywide. Use 911 for emergencies; ask the department directly for non-emergency contact and preparedness information.
People and practical help
These listings connect the local community with housing, food, behavioral health, benefits, transit, survivor advocacy, disability support, peer support, and practical resources. Ask about current availability, cost, scope, consent, and safety before relying on them.
The county says the program may connect eligible residents with case management, outpatient and psychiatric services, peer support, housing support, and other options. Call for an intake and ask which services fit; eligibility and availability are not guaranteed.
CAP lists case management, transportation, rental assistance, shelter assistance, bridge housing, and other programs. Call to discuss the current intake route, eligibility, documents, capacity, and available funding before relying on assistance.
The Authority says housing applications may be accepted only while the relevant waitlist is open, followed by later eligibility verification. Check current openings, geographic coverage, required documents, and repair-program rules directly; an application does not guarantee a unit or funding.
Lebanon County Christian Ministries directs people seeking shelter to FRESH Start for availability and next steps. Call before traveling; openings, screening, and service fit can change.
LCCM describes its Market on 7th and free noon meals at 250 South 7th Street in Lebanon. Confirm current service hours, location access, and what is available before traveling.
LCCM requires an application and, for most requests, an appointment; applying does not guarantee payment. Its page says it does not provide rent or mortgage assistance and directs housing-related financial requests to CAP.
The health center lists adult and pediatric care, integrated behavioral-health services, referrals, interpreter access, and help with insurance enrollment. Confirm appointment availability, payment, and clinical fit directly.
WellSpan lists Lebanon County crisis contact information and outpatient access pathways. Its crisis number is 717-274-3363; for planned care, call the access line and ask about current Lebanon-area openings and fit.
WellSpan describes Good Samaritan as a community hospital serving the Lebanon Valley. This listing is for general hospital care, not a claim of a hoarding-specialty clinic or guaranteed outpatient behavioral-health appointment.
The county agency lists information and referral, service management, transportation, and connections to community programs. Call to discuss the person's needs, current options, eligibility, and any cost share.
Lebanon Transit says shared rides require registration and advance reservations; trips may include other passengers and take longer. Confirm service area, accessibility, current fare, and booking deadline for the exact trip.
Pennsylvania DHS lists the Lebanon County Assistance Office at 625 South 8th Street and accepts applications through COMPASS or the local office. Confirm current hours and documents; state benefit eligibility is determined by DHS.
COMPASS lets Pennsylvania residents check potential benefit eligibility and apply or renew for programs. Use the current state portal or call DHS if online access is difficult; submission is not approval.
Pennsylvania DHS explains how to contact a local Homeless Assistance Program provider. For Lebanon County, contact CAP to ask about the current entry point, eligibility, capacity, and documents before relying on assistance.
MidPenn says it provides free civil legal services to low-income residents and survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in Lebanon County and other counties. Call or apply online to check whether the issue is within scope and whether intake is open.
The county lists accompaniment, case-status information, referrals, and help applying for crime-victim compensation. The program says staff are available around the clock to assist police with interviews; call to confirm the right contact for your situation.
211 can help identify current food, housing, utility, and community pathways. A referral does not guarantee a program has openings or funds; confirm details directly with the provider.
The county's FY 2025–26 plan describes local human-service priorities and pathways. It is planning context, not a live intake directory; confirm current contacts, eligibility, funding, and openings with the responsible agency.
The City says curbside recycling is required within city limits and residents should check with their licensed hauler about accepted items and collection dates. City rules do not apply countywide; confirm the exact municipality, hauler, disposal options, and fees before moving materials.
The library system lists seven county libraries and a homebound-delivery option for residents unable to visit because of a disability. Contact the system to confirm current hours, service eligibility, and available online access.
The county extension office offers a local contact for Penn State Extension programs and information. Ask whether a current class or practical resource fits your need; no hoarding-specific service is claimed.
The directory can help people search for providers and support options. A listing does not establish that someone is local, accepting clients, covered by insurance, or a fit; verify qualifications and availability directly.
A note from the Alliance
This guide is anchored in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, and includes city, county, state, nonprofit, national, and independent pathways. A listing here does not mean Fight the Blight endorses every provider or can guarantee availability. The Hoarding Alliance is not a city or county agency, therapy practice, emergency service, or cleanup company. We will keep reviewing this page, but please confirm details directly before relying on them.
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