A “link library” of useful resources for whatever you might need!
The following links have been collected and organized by our Information Services department and professional librarians to help you. If there is something that you are looking for that is not on this list, please contact your local library or the Martin Library Information Services department at (717) 849-6926. Links are listed alphabetically by topic.
Each category of resources complies with one of the Pennsylvania Library Association’s PA Forward literacies. These literacies are broken into the following categories: Basic Literacy, Health Literacy, Civic & Social Literacy, Financial Literacy, and Information Literacy.
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Addiction
Alcohol Addiction
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Help Line; Free 24/7 Support in both English and Spanish
https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
Informational Center
https://www.niaaa.nih.gov/
Alcoholics Anonymous
Information available in English, Spanish, and French
https://www.aa.org/
QuitAlcohol.com
Treatment Centers Resource
https://www.quitalcohol.com/
Alateen
Information available in English, Spanish, and French
https://al-anon.org/for-members/group-resources/alateen/
National Council on Seniors Drug & Alcohol Rehab
Treatment Resource
https://rehabnet.com/
Alcohol Addiction Center
Informational Resource
https://alcoholaddictioncenter.org/
Alcohol Rehab Help
https://alcoholrehabhelp.org/treatment/counseling/
Drug and Chemical Dependencies
OverdoseFreePA
Informational Resource
https://www.overdosefreepa.pitt.edu/
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Free 24/7 Helpline; Support available in English and Spanish
https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
National Institute on Drug Abuse
Informational Resource
https://www.drugabuse.gov/
Addiction Center
Treatment Resource
https://www.addictioncenter.com/
notMYkid
Resource site
https://notmykid.org/
National Council on Seniors Drug & Alcohol Rehab
Treatment Resource
https://rehabnet.com/
Narcotics Anonymous
Help and Resource Center
https://www.na.org/
For more detailed resources and information regarding Opioid Addiction, and the Opioid Epidemic, click here
Gambling
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
National Council on Problem Gambling
Resource center
https://www.ncpgambling.org/programs-resources/resources/
American Addiction Centers
Treatment resource for various addictions
https://americanaddictioncenters.org/gambling-addiction/
Gamblers Anonymous
Helpline and Resource Center
http://www.gamblersanonymous.org/ga/
Community Resources
Community Progress Council
http://yorkcpc.org/
United Way of PA
http://www.uwp.org/
PA 211 Health & Human Services Referral Line
https://www.unitedway-york.org/pa-211
York County Crime Stoppers
http://www.yorkcountycrimestoppers.org/
York County Economic Alliance
http://www.ycea-pa.org/
York County SPCA
https://www.ycspca.org/
YMCA of York and York County
https://www.yorkcoymca.org/
Education
All Schools
Local Schools in York County
https://yorkcountypa.gov/about-york-county/for-residents/197-about-york-county/education/694-local-schools-in-york,-pa.html
Higher Education
Early Childhood Education Programs
https://www.affordablecolleges.com/programs/early-childhood-education/
HACC
http://www.hacc.edu/
Penn State: York
http://york.psu.edu/
Penn State Extension: York County
http://extension.psu.edu/york
York College of Pennsylvania
https://www.ycp.edu/
Technical & Vocational Schools
Empire Beauty School
https://www.empire.edu/cosmetology-schools/pennsylvania/york
YTI Career Institute
http://www.yti.edu/campuses/York.asp
York County School of Technology
www.ytech.edu
Adult & Continuing Education
HACC Adult Education & GED
https://www.hacc.edu/ProgramsandCourses/AdultEducationGED/index.cfm
Penn State York Adult Learners
https://york.psu.edu/adult-learners
Test-Guide
test-guide.com
York County Literacy Council
http://www.yorkliteracy.org/public/
York County School of Technology
http://www.ytech.edu/adult-ed
Addiction Counselor Education
https://addiction-counselor.org/
Teaching Education Degrees in Pennsylvania
https://www.teachingdegrees.com/st/pennsylvania
Emergency Services
York County Emergency Services
https://yorkcountypa.gov/emergency-services.html
Smart911
Support offered in various languages
https://www.smart911.com/
Financial Aid
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
https://fafsa.ed.gov/
Fund Your Degree
Financial Aid Guide
https://www.affordablecolleges.com/resources/financial-aid-guide/
Student Loans
https://lendedu.com/
Food Insecurity
The community resources for this topic and the December 2022 presentation linked below are the product of a collaboration between Paul Smith Library of Southern York County and the Rotary Club of Southern York.
December 2022 Food Insecurity Presentation
Mason-Dixon Community Services
Mason-Dixon Community Services is a social services agency with a food bank for all impoverished citizens south of Stewartstown and Red Lion. It serves the Brogue area of Chanceford Township, Lower Chanceford Township, Fawn Township, Peach Bottom Township, Fawn Grove Borough, and Delta Borough.
South Eastern School District
South Eastern School District serves K-12 students in East Hopewell Township, Hopewell Township, Fawn Township, Peach Bottom Township, Stewartstown Borough, Fawn Grove Borough, Delta Borough, and Cross Roads Borough.
Southern York County Pantry
https://southernyorkcountypantry.org/
The Pantry serves the following communities in SYC: Stewartstown, New Freedom, Shrewsbury, Railroad, Glen Rock, Seven Valleys, Glenville, Jacobus, Loganville, Jefferson, Spring Grove, and Felton (only those living in Southeastern School District). Clients may shop, pick up pre-bagged food, or, for clients unable to come to the Pantry, arrange for delivery of pre-bagged food.
Stewartstown Food Pantry
https://www.stewartstownfoodpantry.org/
South Eastern School District serves K-12 students in East Hopewell Township, Hopewell Township, Fawn Township, Peach Bottom Township, Stewartstown Borough, Fawn Grove Borough, Delta Borough, and Cross Roads Borough.
Stewartstown Food Pantry is a choice-pantry that provides dry groceries, dairy products, frozen meant & vegetables, and fresh produce to Stewartstown and the surrounding communities. It opens every other Saturday from 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM; appointments are strongly encouraged.
The Well
https://www.immanuelglenrock.org/the-well
The Well, a ministry of Immanuel UMC, Glen Rock, partners with York County Food Bank (YCFB) and First Fruits to serve Glen Rock and Shrewsbury Township.
- Food, activities, and crafts for school-age children: Every Tuesday and Thursday, 3PM – 7 PM
- Free hot Grab-N-Go meal: Every Wednesday, 11:30AM – 12:30PM
- Client choice food pantry: 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of each month, 4PM – 6PM
- YCFB Senior Box distribution site: 1st Wednesday of each month, 11:30AM – 12:30 PM
- YCFB Food Box distribution site: 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of each month, 11:30AM – 12:30 PM
Also available for emergency food needs.
Government
City of York
http://www.yorkcity.org/
Borough of Hanover
http://www.hanoverboroughpa.gov/
York County, PA
https://yorkcountypa.gov/
Health & Wellness
COVID-19 Vaccine Resources
For updated information regarding the COVID-19 Pandemic and Vaccinations, please visit our Vaccine Resources page.
Dentably | “Special Needs Dentists in PA”
Full Website: https://www.emergencydentistsusa.com/special-needs-dentistry-pennsylvania/
York County Special Needs Dentists & Resources: Downloadable PDF
Diabetes Coalition of York County
Resource guide
http://www.healthyyork.org/media/1103/hh8411_0418_dcyc-resource-guide.pdf
Gingivitis in Children: Causes, Prevention & Treatment
Website: https://www.newmouth.com/dentistry/pediatric/conditions/gingivitis/
Health & Wellness Trends
Resource guide & Lifestyle Tips
https://insurancemarket.ae/health-insurance/health-and-wellness-trends-and-statistics/
National Network of Libraries of Medicine
https://nnlm.gov/
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Phone: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Website: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
The Power of Comics: How Sequential Art Can Improve Mental Health
https://www.qualitycomix.com/learn/the-power-of-comics-how-sequential-art-can-improve-mental-health
Tobacco-Free York County
https://www.tobaccofreeyork.com/information-and-resources
University HQ: Mental Health Resources
Resource guide for all ages, with additional information for High School & College Students
Website: https://universityhq.org/resources/students-mental-health/
Housing
Affordable Housing Advocates
ahadvocates.org
PAHousingSearch.com
http://pahousingsearch.com/
Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program
http://www.revenue.pa.gov/generaltaxinformation/propertytaxrentrebateprogram/pages/default.aspx#.WXYXHIjyuUl
Housing Authority of the City of York
http://yorkhousingauthority.com/
Lancaster Housing Opportunity Partnership- York Center
https://www.lhop.org/
York County Coalition on Homelessness
https://yorkcountycoh.org/
Job & Career
Pennsylvania CareerLink
https://www.pacareerlink.pa.gov/jponline/
Pathways to Prosperity’s Connection Center
A Division of the York County Economic Alliance
https://www.yocopathways.com/opportunity-center/
Legal
LegalAid (free)
PALegalAid.net
MidPenn Legal Services
Provides high quality free civil legal services to low-income residents and survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in 18 counties in Central Pennsylvania
midpenn.org
PALawHELP.org
Provides information and answers regarding civil legal issues
https://www.palawhelp.org/
York County Lawyer Referral Service
http://www.yorkbar.com/?page=YCBAFindEsq
LawHelp.org
https://www.lawhelp.org/
Parents & Children
StopBullying.gov
StopBullying.gov
Child Care Consultants
http://www.childcareconsultants.org/
Children, Youth and Families
https://yorkcountypa.gov/county-human-services/children-youth-and-families.html
PA Family Support Alliance
Providing education, support, and training programs to make Pennsylvania safe for children
pafsa.org
York County Human Services
Provides equal access to services for the safety, and well-being of all eligible residents, in a timely and cost effective manner
https://yorkcountypa.gov/county-human-services.html
Safe2Say Something
Youth Violence Prevention Program
safe2saypa.org
Parks & Recreation
York County Parks and Recreation
https://yorkcountypa.gov/parks-recreation/the-parks.html
Appalachian Trail Guide
https://www.mountainiq.com/guides/appalachian-trail/
Seniors
Dementia Friendly Pennsylvania
Calendar of upcoming events
https://www.dementiafriendlypa.org/calendar-events
Local Senior Centers
https://yorkcountypa.gov/county-human-services/agency-on-aging/senior-centers.html
National Council on Seniors Drug & Alcohol Rehab
https://rehabnet.com/
OLLI at Penn State York
For Adults Ages 50+
https://olli.york.psu.edu/
Pennsylvania Department of Aging
http://www.aging.pa.gov/Pages/default.aspx
York County Area Agency on Aging
https://yorkcountypa.gov/county-human-services/agency-on-aging.html
Tax Preparation
Tax Preparation Guide
https://www.yorklibraries.org/useful-links/tax-preparation-guide/
Transportation
Capital City Cab York
capitalcitycabyork.com
PennDOT
http://www.penndot.gov/Pages/default.aspx
Pennsylvania Driver’s Manual-Audio Version
http://www.dmv.pa.gov/Driver-Services/Driver-Licensing/Pages/PA-Driver%27s-Manual—Audio-Version.aspx
rabbittransit
http://www.rabbittransit.org/
Uber
uber.com
Voting & Elections
York County Voting & Elections
https://yorkcountypa.gov/voting-elections.html
York County Democratic Party
https://www.yorkdems.org/
York County Republican Committee
http://www.yorkpagop.org/
PA Dems | Democratic Party of Pennsylvania
https://www.padems.com/
PA GOP | Republican Party of Pennsylvania
https://www.pagop.org/