Useful Links | York County Libraries

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

https://youtu.be/GXg1BZXk9lA

Mason-Dixon Community Services

https://www.mason-dixon.org/

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

https://www.sesdweb.net/

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/

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