Connecting Locally

Services include:

• Housing Services
• Survivor Advocacy
• Counseling
• Community Outreach
• 24 hour Hotline: 724-652-9036

Counseling services are offered, free of charge, to:

• Individuals
• Couples
• Families
• Groups
• Adults
• Children

Counseling services are not only available to survivors, but to their family, friends and other support systems.

Arise offers group counseling sessions.

• Ongoing weekly self-esteem group for adults
• Parenting Classes are offered throughout the year
• Child and adolescent support groups are offered throughout the year

Arise counselors are trained in a variety of evidenced-based techniques and other best-practice including, but not limited to:

• Trauma Therapy
• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
• The Incredible Year Parenting Curriculum
• A Window Between Worlds
• Somatic Experiencing
• Expressive Arts Therapy

If you or someone you know needs help call 24/7: 

888-981-1457

AWARE offers a variety of support, safety and solutions. These services are offered to victims of domestic and sexual violence regardless of age, race, creed, gender, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, class, education, economic status or HIV status.

Aware Inc.
109 S. Sharpsville Ave., Suite D
Sharon, PA 16146

Phone: 724-342-4934
Fax: 724-342-4938
E-Mail: info@merceraware.org

All residential program locations are confidential.

Free. Confidential. 24/7.

1-800-799-7233

Click Here to bring up a search window for AA meetings based on days, time and locations.

Click Here to bring up a listing of local NA meetings. 

The Lawrence County Drug and Alcohol Commission provides a full continuum of drug and alcohol services.  Internally, we provide the following services:

• Administration
• Case Management (Assessment, Treatment Referral, and Case Coordination)
• Prevention/Education (Alcohol, Tobacco, Drugs, Character Building, and Gambling)
• Student Assistance Program (Grades 7-12)
• Family Intervention Program
• Kauffman’s Korner
• Recovery Support Services
• Warmline

The Lawrence County Drug and Alcohol Commission contracts with local and/or out-of-county providers for the following services:

• Intervention (Adolescent & Adult)
• Inpatient Hospital Detoxification and Rehabilitation
• Inpatient Non-Hospital Detoxification and Rehabilitation
• Partial Hospitalization
• Halfway House
• Outpatient
• Intensive Outpatient
• Medication Assisted Treatment

20 E. Washington Street, 2nd Floor
New Castle, PA 16101

724-658-5580
Fax: 724-658-2427
info@lawsca.swsix.com

Dr. Michael A. McMullen, DNP, FNP, PMHNP-BC

Treating Adult Psychiatric Mental Health & Substance Abuse issues. 

• Suboxone
• Vivitrol

Address:
3411 Wilmington Road
New Castle, Pa 16105

Phone: 724-856-3167

Fax: 724-856-8188

Business Hours:
9:00am – 5:00pm Monday – Thursday
Closed Friday with evening hours by appointment only.

Medication Assisted Treatment Options

• Medical Marijuana 
• Suboxone
• Vivtrol

210 W. Washington Street
New Castle, PA

724-912-OARS

*also works as a Primary Care Provider to meet all your medical and mental health medication needs

Intensive Outpatient Counseling

Groups & Individual Counseling 

413 Highland Ave

New Castle, PA 16101

(724) 923-4107

COMPREHENSIVE’s Specialized Autism Program:

The Autism/PDD Program at COMPREHENSIVE Children and Family Services helps children achieve their fullest potential. We provide families with a support network of information and consulting services that strives to meet the behavioral and emotional needs of the child. Our program develops self-esteem, self-sufficiency, and social skills enabling the child to successfully function within the community. At COMPREHENSIVE Children and Family Services, we take multiple approaches to treat your child. We believe that each child is unique, has special qualities, and that care should be individualized and reflect this philosophy. Our knowledgeable, caring, and experienced staff is committed to providing the highest standards of service.

COMPREHENSIVE’s Autism Support Group:

We are pleased to be able to offer a support group for parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Each meeting a topic is selected and information is presented by a member of our clinical staff, discussions are held on issues important to you as parents, and space is provided for your children to play under the supervision of members of our TSS staff. To find out the date, time and topic of the next meeting and for additional information on this aspect of our autism program, please call our Sharon office at (724) 981-9900 or Toll Free (800) 630-2237.

NEW CASTLE OFFICE

2703 W. State Street
New Castle, PA 16101
phone: 800-630-2237

SHARON OFFICE

194 East State Street
Sharon, PA 16146
phone: 724-981-9900

ELLWOOD CITY OFFICE

229 Portersville Road
Ellwood City, PA 16117
phone: 800-630-2237

MEADVILLE OFFICE

15957 Conneaut Lake Road
Meadville, PA 16335
phone: 800-630-2237

The Watson Institute has been caring for children with disabilities since 1917. Today, Watson continues that tradition through special education programs for children between the ages of 3 and 21 who have been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, brain injuries, neurological impairments, developmental disabilities, and behavioral and mental health challenges.

In addition to our special education schools, Watson offers additional programs to meet the needs of our children, their families and professionals who support them.

• Behavioral Health Services: Whether you’re looking for therapy services, diagnostic evaluations, Intensive Behavioral Health Services (IBHS) or social skills groups for your child, Watson offers comprehensive outpatient mental and behavioral health services for children up to age 21.
• Special Education Transition Services: At Watson, students aged 14 and older engage in special education transition services such as In-House Vocational Experiences (IHVE), Community Based Instruction (CBI), Community Based Vocational Experiences (CBVE).
• Respite Care Services: The Watson Institute offers a day respite program at two locations for children with special needs and their siblings. Respite gives family members caring for a child with special needs a chance to regroup while providing a positive camp-like experience for the child.
• Special Education Summer Programs: Do you think your child could benefit from a structured routine throughout the summer months when school is out? Watson’s summer programs may be right for you! Learn more about our camp programs and Extended School Year (ESY) and learn which is the best fit for your child.
• Special Education Training and Consultation Services: At the Watson Institute, equipping educators with the tools to support children with special needs in their home school district classrooms is an important component of our model. Learn more about our comprehensive training and consultation services to school districts and educators.

Watson Institute

301 Camp Meeting Road

Sewickley, PA 15143

412-741-1800 or 866-893-4751

Services include:

• Eating disorder assessments
• Individual therapy
• 24/7 Residential treatment available close by in Cleveland Heights, OH 
• Telehealth Counseling Available

Located at:

4001 Stonewood Drive, Suite 200
Wexford, PA 15090
Toll Free: 1-888-364-5977
F: 724-720-9406

With Additional Locations in Cleveland & Columbus Ohio, Minnesota, and Washington

Free Community Lunch

1st & 3rd Saturdays every month

11:30 AM- 1:00 PM

Clothing Closet (free clothing giveaway)

1st Saturday each month

First Presbyterian Church

125 North Jefferson Street
New Castle, PA 16101

Office: 724-652-7706

Utility Assistance: People in Need assists people in applying for:

Main Office
2703 West State Street
New Castle, PA 16101
Phone: (724) 657-3303, Receptionist: Ext. 100
Fax: (724) 657-3326
Mon – Fri: 8:30AM-4:30PM

Ellwood City Office
229 Portersville Road
Ellwood City, PA 16117
Phone: (724) 752-9114
Fax: (724) 752-9120
Hours: Mon – Fri: 8:30AM-4:30PM
Closed Weds

Community Meal Program:

Meal Open to anyone in the community at 319 S Croton Avenue, New Castle, PA:

Monday – Friday 12:15 p.m. to 12:45 p.m.
Saturday and Holidays 1:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Sunday 5:00 p.m.

Enter the building at the Men’s Ministry entrance.

Family Care Food Pantry:

Located at 319 S Croton Avenue, New Castle, PA:

Monday – Friday
9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and 12:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Applicants must call 724-652-4321 to arrange an appointment. Identification and proof of income for everyone in the household should be brought to the appointment.

Enter the building at the Family Care Ministry entrance.

Inter-Church Food Pantry:

Monday and Thursday 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. 

This service is provided to any area church that has a member of their congregation that has a need for food. Applicants must bring a referral form from their Pastor. The Pastor is responsible for evaluating the applicant’s need. Applicants must call ahead to make an appointment.

Pastors may contact the Family Care Ministry at 724-652-4321 to obtain a referral form. 

Our 400+ chapter network provides confidential peer support, education and advocacy in communities in nearly all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. Our 200,000+ members and supporters cross multiple generations of American families in major urban centers, small cities, and rural areas. PFLAG has been saving lives, strengthening families, changing hearts, minds and laws since 1972. Our family and ally voice is integral to advancing equality.

Acute, short-term inpatient stabilization for those struggling with mental, behavioral health and addiction-based needs

196 Colonial Drive

Youngstown, OH 44505

Hospital: (234) 232-7500
Admissions: (234) 232-7459

• Free Services Include: 
• Pregnancy Testing
• Ultrasound
• Parenting education and material assistance for men and women who are expectant parents and parents with children three and under
• FREE STI testing and treatment
• Post abortion counseling

321 N. Jefferson Street

New Castle, PA 16101

(724) 698-2689

247 S. Main Street

Slippery Rock, PA 16057

(724) 406-0673

3096 Sandy Lake – Grove City Rd.

Sandy Lake, PA 16153

(724) 658-6329 ext 1405

The Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) of Lawrence County is a multi-purpose, kid- and family- friendly, private nonprofit agency.

The CAC’s four main goals are:

• Prevention

  • Early Head Start (EHS)

  • The Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) serving Lawrence and Mercer Counties

  • Parents as Teachers

  • Next Level Fatherhood

• Intervention
  • Family support programs
  • Forensic interview
  • Trauma-informed outpatient victim services

• Education, Support, and Training

  • 1, 2, 3, 4 parents

  • Child trauma workshops and training

  • Cribs for Kids partner

  • Infant massage

  • Mommy and Me breastfeeding support group

  • Parent Café

  • Darkness to Light® Stewards of Children®

  • Triple P: positive parenting program

• Outreach

  • Food/nutrition distribution program
  • Great Childhood campaign
  • Adopt a Family
  • Give Thanks Day

We offer programs in:

• New Castle
• Ellwood City
• Sharon

WOMEN IN NEED LOCATIONS:

New Castle Office

2703 West State Street

New Castle, PA 16101

(724) 657-3303

Mon thru Fri: 8:30AM-4:30PM

EMAIL: director@pinpa.org

Ellwood City Office

229 Portersville Road

Ellwood City, PA 16117

(724) 752-9114

Mon-Fri: 8:30AM-4:30PM

Closed Weds

Hermitage Office

2140 Highland Rd

Hermitage, PA 16148

(724) 346-1024

Mon – Fri: 8:30AM-4:30PM

East Brady Office

502 Ferry Street

East Brady, PA 16028

(724) 526-5691

Mon: 10:30AM – 6:30PM

Tues – Fri: 8:30AM – 4:30PM

Sharon Office

194 East State Street

Sharon, PA 16146

(724) 981-9900

Mon – Fri: 8:30AM-4:30PM

New Wilmington Office

United Methodist Church

125 S Mercer St

New Wilmington, PA 16142

(724) 657-3303 ext 106

Weds only: 8:00AM-3:00PM