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SCRC Resource Guide

Updated January 2025

Clothing Assistance

Contact: https://www.facebook.com/circleoflovegiveaway or (717) 372-1112
Hours: Hours on Facebook page/ Hours vary
Services: Local community outreach program where neighbors donate to those in need. No judgment. No cost. Offering clothing, toys, shoes, baby equipment, food, household items and personal care items. Also provide suggestions on other resources located within the community.

Phone: (717) 477-9100
Address: 130 S. Penn Street, Shippensburg, PA 17257 (located around the back of Katie’s Place)
Email: info@katiesplaceatship.org
Website: http://katiesplaceatship.org/
Services: Clothing for the entire family, housewares, accessories, cookware, seasonal
Decorations, winter coats, and more are available at a low cost.
Hours: Mondays 4-7 pm Tuesdays 9 am-12 pm
One weekend per month (3rd Thursday of the month) Thurs, Fri, Sat from 9am-12pm

Differently Abled and Disability Services

Phone: (717) 530-9300
Address: 16 W. King Street, Shippensburg, PA 17257
Email: Heather.McCoy@ucpcentralpa.org
Website: http://www.ucpcentralpa.org/
Services: An Adult Training Facility that is a service of United Cerebral Palsy of Central PA.

  • Open to Individuals with Intellectual, Physical, and/or Developmental Disabilities in Shippensburg and surrounding communities
  • Provides transportation services to a variety of community activities as well as to and from the program itself based on eligibility.

Hours: Monday through Friday 9am -3pm

Phone: (717) 477-1781, Dr. Sam Benbow
Address: Henderson Gym at Shippensburg University
Email: Dr. Sam Benbow srbenb@ship.edu
Website:
Services: The Inclusive Basketball Program provides socialization, playing and training opportunities for people of all different abilities from the surrounding community and Shippensburg University.

  • All skill levels are welcome

Hours: During Fall and Spring semesters on Saturdays from 11am-12:00pm at Henderson Gym at Shippensburg University

Phone: Dr. Sam Benbow at (717) 477-1781
Address: Shippensburg University, Heiges Field House. Room 230
Email: Dr. Sam Benbow: srbenb@ship.edu
Discontinued temporarily due to pandemic.
Website: 
Services: People Involved Equally (PIE) is a Shippensburg University student-led organization through which the students serve as instructors for individuals in the community with disabilities.

  • Community individuals have the opportunity to experience a college lifestyle with events focused on learning new skills and interacting with their peers.
  • Various activities including yoga, sign language, salsa dancing and family dinner nights.

Hours: Mondays from 6:00-7:30 pm

Phone: 717-530-1788
Address: 712 Pinola Road, Shippensburg, PA 17257
Email: info@crossinc.com
Website: https://crossinc.com/
Services: Provides residential service to adults with developmental disabilities. Respite care is provided through individual’s homes in the community, social services,
Crossroads camp, coffee houses, education, and more!

Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Services

There are no domestic violence shelters in Shippensburg so the closest locations are listed below.

Phone: (717) 480-0489
Email: AMEND@dvscp.org
Website: http://www.dvscp.org/services/ www.facebook.com/DVSCP2
Services: This 26 session intervention group is offered to men who are violent and abusive in their personal relationships. AMEND is self-sustaining, as men pay fees on a
Sliding-scale fee.

Phone: (800) 852-2102, 24-hour crisis hotline
(717) 258-4806, business line
Website: www.dvscp.org/
Services: 24 Hour Hotline, 24 Hour Emergency Shelter, Individual and group counseling, Accompaniment to medical and court related appointments, Advocacy,
Community education/prevention programs, Information and referrals

YWCA Carlisle
Phone: (717) 243-3818
24-hour crisis hotline: (717) 258-4324 or (1888) 727-2877
1-800-656-4673
Email: info@ywcacarlisle.org
Website Service: http://ywcacarlisle.org/index.php/
Service: Support victims of sexual assault and their families. Different empowerment programs for people of all ages. Programs focus on all people no matter what gender and or gender identity.

Phone:
(717)264-3056 weekdays from 8:30- 4:30
(717)264-4444 or toll free at (800) 621-6660 for the 24-hour Hotline
Website: http://winservices.org/
Services: Provides free services to individuals who have been affected by domestic or sexual violence. WIN offers the following services to Franklin and Fulton County residents:

  • Community education/prevention programs, Advocacy, Counseling, Support Groups, Preventative Education, Legal Advocacy & Medical Advocacy, Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) Services, 24-hour Emergency Shelter and Hotline Services.
  • WIN can meet with individuals in different location if needed by appointment

Drug and Alcohol Services

Phone: (800) 648-4673
Website: http://www.roxburyhospital.com/
Address: 601 Roxbury Road, Shippensburg, PA 17257
Services: Provides inpatient detoxification, rehabilitation, and co-occurring mental health disorder treatment. Accepts most private insurances, Medicare, and medical assistance. Staff is available 24 hours a day for referrals to inpatient psychiatric programming. Outpatient service appointments are Monday-Friday during normal business
Hours.

Chambersburg: (717)-264-2400. The Professional Arts Building 25 Penn Craft Avenue, Suite 312 Chambersburg, PA 17201
Carlisle: (717) 249-5010. Minerva Mills Building #4 401 East Louther Street, Suite 213 Carlisle, PA 17013
Services: Outpatient substance abuse intensive outpatient services (IOP), assessments, and groups

Phone: (717) 477-2396
Address: 55 W. King Street, Shippensburg, PA 17257
Services: The Harbor is a safe place for community that allows people to hang out without the influences or temptations of alcohol.

  • Shoot pool, play air hockey, play games, listen to music, sip coffee, drink artisanal sodas, & enjoy milkshakes

Hours: Friday and Saturday, 5:00 PM – 12:00 Am
Email: Pastormjm11@gmail.com

For a full list of meetings in Franklin/Fulton County: https: //www.d35pa-aa.org/? tsml- day=6&tsml-region=franklin-fulton-county&post_type=tsml_meeting
AA Hotline (District 35): 800-296-9289

Sunday Meetings
Shippensburg, Shippensburg Unity Group
Address: St. Andrews Episcopal Church 206 E Burd St, Shippensburg
Meeting: Closed Discussion & Wheelchair Accessible
Time: 7:00PM

Monday Meetings
Shippensburg, Unity Group
Address: St. Andrews Episcopal Church 206 E Burd St, Shippensburg
Meeting: Closed Discussion, Handicap Accessible, 1st Mon is Closed Meeting, Step Study, 3rd Mon is Closed, Tradition Study.
Time: 7:00pm

Tuesday Meetings
Shippensburg, No Barriers Young People's Group
Address: The Harbor, 55 W. King St. Shippensburg, PA 17257
Meeting: 1st week Step Study, 3rd week traditions & Open Discussion other wks.
Time: 6:30pm

Wednesday Meetings
Shippensburg, Shippensburg Unity
Address: Shippensburg Presbyterian 16 S. Prince St. Shippensburg, PA 17257
Meeting: Closed Discussion
Time: 7:00 pm

Thursday Meetings
Shippensburg, Shippensburg Unity Group
Address: Presbyterian Annex 16 S Prince St,Shippensburg
Meeting: Closed Discussion, Handicap Accessible
Time: 7:00PM

Fridays
Shippensburg, Unity Group Chapter 9
Address: Presbyterian Annex, 16 S Prince St Shippensburg
Meeting: Open Discussion, Big Book, Study, Handicap Accessible, AL Anon
Time:Address:
Time: Meeting:
7:00pm
Shippensburg, 10:37 YPAA
Shippensburg University Campus, Multipurpose room in Naugle Hall 1871 Old Main Drive
Shippensburg 10:37 PM
Open discussion, speaker, Open meetings are available to anyone interested in
Alcoholics Anonymous’ program of recovery from alcoholism. Nonalcoholic may
Attend open meetings as observers.

Saturdays
Shippensburg, Unity Group
Address:
Presbyterian Annex, 16 South Prince St. Shippensburg, PA 17257
Meeting:
Open Discussion
Time:
10:00am

The Harbor
Address:
55 W. King Street, Shippensburg, PA 17257
Meeting:
Open Meeting
Time:
Mondays at 6:30pm

Narcotics Anonymous of the Capital Area Helpline: 717-233-FREE or 717-233-3733

Capital Area Service of NA Website: www.casna.info
List of Meetings in the Area as of March 2022: http://casna.info/meetings-in-our-area/
The Harbor
Address:
Church of the Nazarene
55 West King Street Shippensburg, PA
Meeting:
Open Meeting
Time:
Tuesday & Thursdays 8:00pm
Saturday at 10:00pm

OA South Central PA full listings
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The Harbor
Address:
55 W. King Street, Shippensburg, PA 17257
Meeting:
Open Meeting
Time:
Saturdays 4:00pm

The Harbor
Address:
55 W. King Street, Shippensburg, PA 17257
Meeting:
Open Meeting
Time:
Tuesdays at 6:30 pm

Education

Financial Assistance

Food Assistance

Grief/Loss

Health

Housing & Homeless Information

*If you are seeking shelter due to domestic violence, see Domestic Violence section of the Resource Guide. If you are a Veteran seeking shelter, see Veteran Services section of the Resource Guide.

Mental Health/Behavioral Health/Counseling

24/7 Behavioral Health Support and Referral: General Resource for Mental Health/Counseling

  • Hotline: Dial 988
  • For TTY, dial 724-631-5600

Prescription Assistance

Senior Services

Transportation

Utilities Available/Assistance

Veteran Services

Contact the Shippensburg Community Resource Coalition (SCRC)

206 E. Burd Street, Unit 1 Shippensburg, PA 17257 Phone: 717-477-1961