Role: regional navigation for housing, food, health, and other services; geography: Mifflin and Juniata Counties; cost/eligibility: database access is informational and each listed program sets its own rules; emergency limit: not a crisis line or placement guarantee | A listing describes a possible pathway, not an endorsement or guarantee. Confirm current fit, availability, cost, eligibility, hours, consent, and travel details directly before relying on it.
Mifflin-Juniata Resource Database
County Human Services links to this searchable regional directory. Use it to identify possible programs, then contact each provider to verify that its information, service area, availability, and eligibility are current.
Role: shared-ride, door-to-door transportation; geography: Mifflin and Juniata County residents; cost/eligibility: registration and fare depend on rider category; emergency limit: advance-booked transportation, not an emergency ride | A listing describes a possible pathway, not an endorsement or guarantee. Confirm current fit, availability, cost, eligibility, hours, consent, and travel details directly before relying on it.
Mifflin-Juniata CARS shared-ride service
MJRSC says CARS serves residents of both counties. Confirm the destination, rider registration, fare, mobility arrangements, and reservation timing; the service information calls for scheduling by noon one business day ahead.
Role: non-emergency transportation to covered medical care; geography: Pennsylvania Medical Assistance members in Juniata County; cost/eligibility: enrollment and trip rules apply—confirm with the county; emergency limit: not an emergency medical ride | A listing describes a possible pathway, not an endorsement or guarantee. Confirm current fit, availability, cost, eligibility, hours, consent, and travel details directly before relying on it.
Medical Assistance Transportation Program (MATP)
Juniata County Human Services lists MATP among its programs. Ask the department how to enroll, which trips qualify, how much notice is required, and what options are available for your mobility needs.
Role: behavioral-health, intellectual-disability, and developmental-service access; geography: Mifflin-Juniata region, with offices in Lewistown; cost/eligibility: program, insurance, intake, and wait time must be confirmed; emergency limit: routine intake is not crisis response | A listing describes a possible pathway, not an endorsement or guarantee. Confirm current fit, availability, cost, eligibility, hours, consent, and travel details directly before relying on it.
Juniata Valley Behavioral & Developmental Services
JVBDS provides regional service information and intake contacts. Ask about current services, eligibility, insurance or cost, wait times, and whether a local or remote option is available; its listed crisis number is on the separate safety pathway above.
Role: primary-care appointment pathway; geography: Mifflintown; cost/eligibility: confirm provider availability, insurance, and fees; emergency limit: routine clinic care is not emergency-department care | A listing describes a possible pathway, not an endorsement or guarantee. Confirm current fit, availability, cost, eligibility, hours, consent, and travel details directly before relying on it.
Geisinger Mifflintown — Community Medicine
Geisinger's provider directory lists family medicine near Mifflintown. Call to confirm the current location, accepting status, appointment availability, insurance, and costs before traveling.
Role: hospital emergency department and hospital care; geography: Lewistown, outside Juniata County; cost/eligibility: ask the hospital about insurance and financial assistance; emergency limit: call 911 for an emergency when transport or dispatch is needed | A listing describes a possible pathway, not an endorsement or guarantee. Confirm current fit, availability, cost, eligibility, hours, consent, and travel details directly before relying on it.
Geisinger Lewistown Hospital
Geisinger lists a 24-hour emergency department and behavioral-health services at its Lewistown hospital. This is a regional facility, not a Mifflintown clinic; confirm non-emergency service details and travel before going.
Role: county food-pantry contact; geography: Juniata County; cost/eligibility: call to confirm household rules and current food supply; emergency limit: not emergency response or guaranteed same-day food | A listing describes a possible pathway, not an endorsement or guarantee. Confirm current fit, availability, cost, eligibility, hours, consent, and travel details directly before relying on it.
Juniata County Food Pantry
The county's Food Assistance page lists the pantry telephone number. Call before traveling to ask about hours, location, eligibility, and what food is currently available.
Role: heating-bill and utility-assistance information; geography: Juniata County; cost/eligibility: seasonal LIHEAP and income rules apply—confirm current application status and funding; emergency limit: not utility repair or emergency dispatch | A listing describes a possible pathway, not an endorsement or guarantee. Confirm current fit, availability, cost, eligibility, hours, consent, and travel details directly before relying on it.
LIHEAP and Juniata County utility assistance
The county lists LIHEAP and utility-company assistance programs. Its current page directs Juniata residents to the County Assistance Office for LIHEAP applications; confirm the season, eligibility, documents, and available funds directly.
Role: home energy-efficiency and heating-system assistance; geography: Juniata County is in the listed service area; cost/eligibility: program describes free services for income-qualifying homeowners and renters; confirm current thresholds, wait, and funding; emergency limit: call the County Assistance Office about a heating emergency | A listing describes a possible pathway, not an endorsement or guarantee. Confirm current fit, availability, cost, eligibility, hours, consent, and travel details directly before relying on it.
SEDA-COG Weatherization
SEDA-COG describes weatherization services that may include insulation, air sealing, and heating-system work. The program is not guaranteed or immediate; ask about screening, property conditions, current availability, and the separate seasonal crisis process.
Role: regional community-action program navigation; geography: verify the current Juniata County service area for each program; cost/eligibility: income, household, program, and funding rules vary; emergency limit: not emergency shelter or dispatch | A listing describes a possible pathway, not an endorsement or guarantee. Confirm current fit, availability, cost, eligibility, hours, consent, and travel details directly before relying on it.
Center for Community Action
The state lists Center for Community Action as a Community Services Block Grant agency for Juniata County, and the agency provides program information. Ask which current service applies locally, whether intake is open, and what documents are needed.
Role: applications and information for state benefits; geography: Pennsylvania; cost/eligibility: each program has its own household and income rules and the State determines eligibility; emergency limit: an application is not same-day food, housing, or medical care | A listing describes a possible pathway, not an endorsement or guarantee. Confirm current fit, availability, cost, eligibility, hours, consent, and travel details directly before relying on it.
Pennsylvania COMPASS benefits portal
Use Pennsylvania's official portal to explore programs such as SNAP and Medical Assistance. Confirm which benefit fits, how to apply, what documents are needed, and how to get help with the application.
Role: information and referral for older adults and caregivers; geography: Mifflin-Juniata area; cost/eligibility: call to ask which services are free and which have program-specific rules; emergency limit: not emergency response or immediate placement | A listing describes a possible pathway, not an endorsement or guarantee. Confirm current fit, availability, cost, eligibility, hours, consent, and travel details directly before relying on it.
MJRSC Area Agency on Aging
The regional Area Agency on Aging can help people explore services and supports for older adults and caregivers. Ask about an assessment, local availability, eligibility, and transportation before relying on a referral.
Role: senior-center meals and community activities; geography: Mifflin Borough, in neighboring Mifflin County; cost/eligibility: center is for adults 60 and older; confirm current hours and meal details; emergency limit: not emergency response or in-home care | A listing describes a possible pathway, not an endorsement or guarantee. Confirm current fit, availability, cost, eligibility, hours, consent, and travel details directly before relying on it.
Four Seasons Senior Community Center
MJRSC lists Four Seasons among its senior centers. It is not in Mifflintown; call or check the center directory for its current schedule, location, meal arrangements, and any transportation options.
Role: public library, technology access, learning, and community programs; geography: Mifflintown; cost/eligibility: ask about borrowing rules and any service-specific fees; emergency limit: not crisis response or case management | A listing describes a possible pathway, not an endorsement or guarantee. Confirm current fit, availability, cost, eligibility, hours, consent, and travel details directly before relying on it.
Juniata County Library
The library lists public computers, mobile hotspots, technology help, copying, faxing, and community programs at 498 Jefferson Street. Check current hours and availability before making a trip.
Role: research-based education and community information; geography: local office in Mifflintown; cost/eligibility: ask about the specific course or service and any fee; emergency limit: not personal clinical or emergency care | A listing describes a possible pathway, not an endorsement or guarantee. Confirm current fit, availability, cost, eligibility, hours, consent, and travel details directly before relying on it.
Penn State Extension — Juniata County
The county lists Extension resources in areas that include food and family health, energy, horticulture, and youth education. Ask whether an educator or program can address your particular question.
Role: property-record, parcel-map, and address-information navigation; geography: Juniata County, with an office in Mifflintown; cost/eligibility: ask about the record or service and any fee; emergency limit: not emergency dispatch or property-condition enforcement | A listing describes a possible pathway, not an endorsement or guarantee. Confirm current fit, availability, cost, eligibility, hours, consent, and travel details directly before relying on it.
Juniata County Assessment & GIS
The county department offers parcel and assessment information and handles addressing questions. It does not assess personal safety or arrange cleanup; contact emergency services for immediate danger.
Role: borough service, ordinance, and municipal-authority navigation; geography: Mifflintown Borough only; cost/eligibility: jurisdiction and any fees depend on the address and service; emergency limit: borough offices do not replace 911 | A listing describes a possible pathway, not an endorsement or guarantee. Confirm current fit, availability, cost, eligibility, hours, consent, and travel details directly before relying on it.
Mifflintown Borough contacts and local rules
For a borough address, use the official contact and authority pages to identify the right municipal office. Confirm whether a property is inside borough limits and ask about current rules, waste services, and utility jurisdiction directly.
Role: water-service and billing information; geography: only the authority's service area—verify the property address; cost/eligibility: account, rates, and assistance depend on the service and customer; emergency limit: not an emergency water or sewer repair crew | A listing describes a possible pathway, not an endorsement or guarantee. Confirm current fit, availability, cost, eligibility, hours, consent, and travel details directly before relying on it.
Mifflintown Municipal Authority
The authority's site provides local water-service information. Confirm that the property is within its service area and ask the authority about billing, shutoff questions, service problems, and current rates.
Role: local zoning and land-development ordinance navigation; geography: Juniata County municipalities; cost/eligibility: rules and fees vary by municipality and property; emergency limit: not legal advice or emergency response | A listing describes a possible pathway, not an endorsement or guarantee. Confirm current fit, availability, cost, eligibility, hours, consent, and travel details directly before relying on it.
Juniata County municipal ordinances directory
The county directory shows which municipalities publish zoning or land-development ordinances. Check the address's municipality and contact the relevant office before making property or disposal plans; ask an attorney about legal questions.