If you need help and are not sure where to turn, Blair County’s Office of Human Services’ Help Directory is an easy to navigate listing of organizations and services in Blair County. You can access contact names, telephone numbers, street, web and e-mail addresses, and service descriptions of non-profit and government agencies.
CONTACT Altoona is a telephone helpline service providing listening services, reassurance calls, crisis intervention, and information and referral services to the community. Telephones are staffed 365 days a year by trained volunteers who are prepared to offer stability in times of confusion and to assist people of all ages to resolve their own problems and develop their inner resources. All services are free and confidential. Call them at 814-946-9050.
Unable to afford your medications? The United Way of Blair County can help to determine if you might qualify for reduced or free medications through pharmaceutical company’s assistance programs. To see if you qualify, log onto the Partnership for Prescription Assistance web-site at or call 814-944-0884 to schedule an appointment with a volunteer that can help.
The United Way also partners with two organizations, to provide free prescription discount cards that may help you save money at participating pharmacies. To get your card, log onto the
Familywize , Or American RX websites, or contact the United Way at 814-944-0884 for cards.
Parents, are you looking for an effective way to ensure the healthy growth and development of your children? Contact the Family Resource Center at 814-941-7711. They also offer tutoring program for elementary school students.
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