HSC is excited to be able to put the vision of the development of boat launch and ADA fishing pier together, but we couldn’t do it without the support of this great community…Thank You, BC3 College Kayak Instructors, Pleasant Hill Historians, Berner International, New Castle Industrial Railroad, New Castle School of Trades, City of New Castle, Hoyt Art + Education, United Way of Lawrence County, Tri-County Cleanways, Visit Lawrence County, New Visions, and all those who provided support…Although we have submitted for the DCNR grant, we will continue to look for partners to be part of this “Community Project”…It takes a community…#HSCcanhelp https://www.ncnewsonline.com/news/local_news/human-services-hopes-to-create-accessible-recreation/article_f8bccfda-67f6-53be-a88f-963e6ec2dffd.html
Headlines
April Celebrations
Join us in wishing HSC staff members Sherry, Claudia, Barb, Mandy, Tatum, Ed, Kim, Anne, Jen, Maria, Bill, Doris, Tracie, Colton, Dave, Kristen, and Tony a Happy April Birthday!!!

We want to Thank all of our dedicated staff for the work they do everyday, Happy Work Anniversary Brenda, 25yrs; Tracy, 26yrs; Aliza, 2yrs; Connie, 26yrs; Laura, 13 yrs; Tim, 1yr; Peg, 1yr; Marci, 24yrs; Kim, 24yrs; Deena, 1yr; Kyle, 2yrs; Alicia, 30yrs; Brad, 21yrs; and Marc, 2yrs…#HSCcanhelp

World Health Day
HSC Nurses wearing their new mask made by staff member, Shelly. Essential Workers Everyday…We will be with you every step of the way…#HSCcanhelp

HSC Partial Supervisor…You are not alone
HSC Staff Showing Support and Love..#BlueOutFridays
HSC staff sending warm wishes during the Covid-19 pandemic…We remain open and available the community, while taking necessary precautions to keep staff and you safe…Check out staff and family showing support to all healthcare and human service workers…We will be with you every step of the way…#HSCcanhelp




Covid-19 Update
Press Release:
Human Services Center (HSC) as an essential behavioral health service provider is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 5 pm. HSC adapted our service delivery to follow CDC and PA Department of Health guidelines for COVID-19. We encourage you to call HSC at 724-658-3578 to start services. HSC services are being delivered via the use of telehealth or telephone contact to eliminate the need for face to face contact. All Initial Contacts and Intakes will be conducted telephonically until further notice.
HSC serves approximately 5000 individuals through our various services. A reminder to those we serve, you are important and we want you to continue with your services via telehealth or telephone contact. Please contact your treatment team member discuss your behavioral health treatment needs. HSC staff are reaching out to those we serve to provide support during the need for social distancing. Please don’t hesitate to contact HSC 724-658-3578 with any concerns or need for assistance, our team of behavioral healthcare professionals will assist. BE CALM. BE SAFE. STAY HOME. HSC Crisis Services are available 24/7 for those experiencing a mental health crisis by calling 724-652-9000. YOU MATTER.
COVID-19 Update
Human Services Center (HSC) provides essential services based upon the definition of life-sustaining and medically critical services. HSC has adapted our service delivery to follow CDC and PA Department of Health guidelines for COVID-19. While our agency remains open, our services are being delivered via the use of telehealth or telephone contact. If someone presents at the agency, we are screening for symptoms of COVID 19 and taking their temperature as per CDC compliance with respiratory precautions.
For the foreseeable future, Human Services Center is suspending its “Walk-In Initial Contact and Intake” model. All Initial Contacts and Intakes will be conducted telephonically until further notice. Anyone interested in starting services is to call 724-658-3578 to begin services.
Please contact your treatment team member by phone to discuss your behavioral health treatment needs. Please note that HSC staff will be reaching out to those we serve to provide support during the need for social distancing. Please don’t hesitate to contact HSC with any concerns or need for assistance, our team of behavioral healthcare workers will assist.
HSC Crisis Services are available 24/7 for those experiencing a mental health crisis by calling 724-652-9000.
13th Annual Women’s Conference
Human Services Center is a proud sponsor of the the 13th Annual Lawrence County Women’s Conference, “Delivered by Women, for Women” this Saturday, March 7th at The Villa Banquet Center…It takes a community…#HSCcanhelp

Sanctuary Training
HSC new staff training in The Sanctuary Model. The overall focus of the Sanctuary Model is to address the needs of our clients and staff in a caring, respectful manner, to develop and maintain a welcoming and positive environment, to offer recovery-oriented services that empower individuals to determine their goals and outcomes, and to encourage staff by promoting the Seven Sanctuary Commitments an fostering an atmosphere of personal and professional growth. For further information on the Sanctuary Model go to: http://sanctuaryweb.com/…HSCcanhelp

Collaboration of Services
Human Services Center wants to say Thank You to the Lawrence County Drug and Alcohol Supervisor and Staff for joining HSC Blended Case Manager and Family Based staff..Sharing resources and networking to make sure our community needs are being met…#HSCcanhelp
