Many folks have absolutely no idea where to turn when a need for
assistance arises. One phone call, to the Valley Wide Help Line, can provide
access to information about all sorts of local, state, and national programs.

Valley Wide Help        
in English (610-435-7111)
or Spanish (610-866-1089).

Or obtain the same helpful information on line at
www.irissoft.com\vwhp.

Other area agencies which may be able to
provide general information and help:

Lehigh County Conference of Churches
        610-433-6421
Community Services for Children
        610-437-6000

For information about
Health Insurance Programs,
use the following toll-free numbers:

Adult Basic
        1-800-462-2742
CHIP
(Children's Health insurance)
        1-800-986-5437

For information about
local resources for our seniors:

Aging and Adult Services (Lehigh County)
        610-782-3200
Area Agency on Aging (Northampton County)
        610-559-3270

For Welfare and Medical Assistance:

Lehigh County
        610-821-6509
Northampton County
        610-250-1700

Area Shelters:

Allentown Rescue Mission
        610-740-5500
Safe Harbor (Easton)
        610-258-5540
Sixth Street Shelter (Allentown)
        610-435-1490
Salvation Army (Women/Children)
        610-432-0128
Third Street Alliance (Women/Children)
        610-258-6271
Victory House (Bethlehem)
        610-691-3313

Transitional Living:

New Bethany (Bethlehem)
        610-691-5602

MEALS ON WHEELS

Lehigh County
        610-398-2563,
Northampton County
        610-691-1030

Local Hospitals

Lehigh Valley Hospital and health Network
        610-402-CARE (2273)
St. Luke's Hospital
        610-954-4000
Visiting Nurse Association of St. Luke's
        610-691-1100