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General
Northampton County: Crisis Intervention
If you don’t know where to begin getting mental health, substance use or emotional help for yourself or someone you know—start here. Crisis Intervention services are available 24 hours a day by calling 610-829-4801. The crisis unit is located at 2801 Emrick Blvd, Bethlehem PA 18020. Services include telephone counseling, mobile crisis, walk-in crisis, and assistance in accessing inpatient care and short-term crisis residential services. For further information on mental health services provided by Northampton County click above for more information.
Northampton County Emergency Management Services
NCEMS in conjunction with local, state, and federal partners maintains a constant state of readiness for disasters of all kinds. For further information, including non-emergency numbers visit their site. If there is an immediate threat to life or property that requires immediate help, dial 911.
State of Pennsylvania
Official Pennsylvania State government website.
Northampton County
Northampton County official website.
Borough of Nazareth
Borough of Nazareth official website.
Bushkill Township
Bushkill Township official website.
Lower Nazareth Township
Lower Nazareth Township official website.
Upper Nazareth Township
Upper Nazareth Township official website.
Benefits.gov
Designed to help citizens find out what government benefits they may be eligible to receive. Links to benefit programs for all types of people: elderly, veterans, low-income citizens, students, farmers, parents, disaster victims and many more.
Bed Bugs
Bed Bug Information from the Environmental Protection Agency
Comprehensive information for consumers covering inspection, treatment, facts, myths and how to get quality help.
Bed Big Information from MedlinePlus
Bed bug information in English and Spanish.
Blood/Plasma Donation
American Red Cross Blood Services
Find a blood drive near you.
CLS Plasma
Find the CSL Plasma Center closest to you.
Child Welfare
Report Child Abuse
Information and telephone number.
Substance Use Prevention Education
SUPE is one of the most comprehensive online
drug education and prevention resource.
Domestic Violence
Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence
There are crisis lines throughout Pennsylvania or call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (1-800-799-7233) or 1-800-787-3224 (TTY).
Employment/Unemployment
Pennsylvania Unemployment Insurance
Provides temporary and partial wage replacement to workers who have become unemployed through no fault of their own.
Ex-Offender Resources
Provides information on ex-offender counseling, employment programs, housing, programs, support groups and more.
Fire Prevention
Fire Prevention – “When it comes to safety, it’s important that children know what to do.”
Food/Nutrition
- Nazareth Food Bank
- Pennsylvania Food Pantries
- Meals On Wheels of the Greater Lehigh Valley
- The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) – Pennsylvania
- National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
- The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
Health
Pennsylvania Department of Health
Pennsylvania Department of Aging
Information on caregiver support, employment, health & wellness, housing, insurance, meals, protective services, transportation, and more.
Substance Abuse Prevention Education
SUPE is one of the most comprehensive online
drug education and prevention resource.
Housing/Shelter
Northampton County Housing Authority
Provides affordable housing in the most efficient and effective manner to qualified individuals in accordance with the rules and regulations prescribed by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the County of Northampton and/or any other entity providing funding for affordable housing programs.
Energy Assistance
Consumer tips for saving energy and programs that are available to help low-income customers.
Identification
Immigrants and Refugees
Pennsylvania Immigration Resource Center
Provides access to legal services, education, and more.
Law/Legal
Bushkill Township Police Department
Lower Nazareth Township Emergency Services
Nazareth Borough Police Department
Upper Nazareth Township Emergency Services
The Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania
The website of the Pennsylvania Judicial Branch.
Pennsylvania Bureau of Consumer Protection
Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network
The Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network is a statewide consortium of independent legal aid programs that provides civil legal assistance to low-income individuals and families.
Pregnancy/Birth Control
Register to Vote!
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Senior Resources
Back To Work 50+
Provides tools for older adults seeking information, support, and training for employment.
Innovage
The largest provider of PACE, committed to helping seniors stay independent for as long as possible.
National Council on Aging’s Information on Safe Driving with Hearing Loss
Are you 65 or older and need help paying for your medications? The PACE Program, administered by the Pennsylvania Department Aging, assists qualified state residents who are 65 years of age or older in paying for their prescription medications.
Sexual Assault/Abuse
Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape (PCAR)
PCAR partners with a network of rape crisis programs to bring help, hope, and healing around issues of sexual violence to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Moving to End Sexual Assault (MESA)
Information on client services, prevention education, community involvement and much more.
Shelters
Pennsylvania Homeless Shelters and Social Services
A list of Pennsylvania shelters by city.
Pennsylvania Runaway and Homeless Youth Grantees
A list of state and community projects in Pennsylvania funded by the Family and Youth Services Bureau.
Sign Language/Hearing Impaired/Blindness
Substance Abuse/Treatment
Pennsylvania Substance Abuse Services
Information on a wide variety of substance and alcohol abuse services available to children and adults in Pennsylvania.
Northampton County – Access to Drug & Alcohol Treatment
Substance Abuse Prevention Education
SUPE is one of the most comprehensive online
drug education and prevention resource.
Transportation
Lehigh and Northampton Transportation Authority
Routes, schedules, and service information.
Veterans
U.S. Department of Veteran’s Affairs
Access and manage your VA benefits and health care.
Northampton County Office of Veterans Affairs
Information on veteran benefits, memorials, and programs in Northampton County.
