History

1963-1980

Human Services Center incorporated as non-profit 501(c)3

The Human Services Center (HSC), formerly the Lawrence County Mental Health Clinic, was incorporated as a non-profit 501(c)3 organization in 1963. It was located on the second floor of a store front on North Mercer Street in New Castle. With a staff of six clinicians, the Center provided outpatient mental health services from this location from 1963-1980.

1963-1980
1981

HSC acquires and renovates the former St. Mary’s Elementary School building in New Castle

(The building is officially referred to as the Fisher Building in recognition of a major gift from the Faye and Edward Fisher family.) From this location and with the Federal Initial Operations’ Grant, the Human Services Center began offering a full range of community mental health services.

1981
1980s – Present Day

HSC Expands Services to Become Leader in Behavioral Health Issues

Since 1981, the Human Services Center continued to expand its staff and services. The Center also acquired and developed a number of properties in Lawrence County to accommodate this expansion. Currently, with a staff of approximately 200 people and an annual budget of nearly $12 million, the Center is one of the largest community mental health centers in Western Pennsylvania.

1980s – Present Day
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