The following resources can help if times get tough:
General information and referral
CONTACT Altoona (814) 946-9050
Counseling/Crisis Services
UPMC Altoona (814) 889-2289
Crisis Center (24 Hour #) (814) 889-2141 or 1-800-540-4690
Drug and Alcohol Services
Blair County Drug and Alcohol Partnership (814) 381-0921
Sexual Assault/Domestic Abuse
Family Services, Inc. (814) 944-3585
Health Care
Partnering for Health (Free Clinic) (814) 889-6111
State Health Center (814) 946-7300
Wellness/Pregnancy
Women’s Health (814) 889-2012
Birthright (814) 943-8185
Teen Link Connection (814) 941-8336
Housing Assistance
Community Action (814) 946-3651
Family Emergency Shelter (814) 949-3778
Teen Shelter (814) 941-0975
Blair Senior Services (814) 946-1235
Income
Department of Public Welfare (814) 946-7111
Employment
Careerlink (814) 940-6200
Transportation
Amtran (814) 944-4074
Utility Assistance
Community Action (814) 946-3651
Blair Senior Services (814) 946-1235
Catholic Charities (814) 944-9388
Area Food Bank Referrals
Altoona Rescue Workers (814) 695-0762
Food for Families Soup Kitchen (814) 944-4357
Altoona Food Bank (814) 942-8415