Venango County Human Services

Support and Services to aid area residents through life’s stages

1 Dale Avenue Franklin, Pa 16323

814-432-9100 www.vencohsnetwork.com

Emerging Adult

Adult Older Adult

Children & Family

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Contents

Basic Needs. ..................................................................... 3-8

Children and Family Services ........................................... 9-10

Adult/Emerging Adult Services ........................................ 11-12

Older Adult Services ........................................................ 13-16

Community Support Programs ........................................ 17-21

Childcare/Daycare/Preschool .......................................... 21-23

After School Programs ..................................................... 24

Counseling Services ......................................................... 25-27

Housing/Apartments ....................................................... 27-28

Recovery Services ............................................................ 28

Peer Support .................................................................... 29

Churches .......................................................................... 30-35

AA Meetings ..................................................................... 36-37

Legal Services ................................................................... 37-47

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IMMEDIATE BASIC NEEDS

Housing

Franklin Housing Authority 814-432-3416 1212 Chestnut Street Franklin, PA 16323 Colonial Manor Dale Avenue Apartments Section 8 Oil City Housing Authority 814-676-5764 110 Moran Street Oil City, PA 16301 Century Terrace Moran Towers Siverly Apartments Towne Towers Section 8 Miscellaneous Sites Venango County Assistance Office 814-437-4341/4342 530 13th Street Franklin, PA 16323 Toll Free: 877-409-2421

Basic Needs

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LIHEAP 814-437-4354/FAX 814-437-4441

Nutrition/Clothing

Christ United Methodist Church Food Pantry 1135 Buffalo Street Franklin, PA 16323 Free dinner: 5-6:30 p.m. last Friday of month Center Towne Café 250 Seneca Street Oil City, PA 16301 Food: 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays Free and open to the public Clintonville Food Pantry 135 Irwin Street Clintonville, PA 16372 Food: 9 to 11 a.m. 3rd Saturday of month Community Services of Venango County 814-676-5011

Oil City Food Pantry 203 Center Street Oil City, PA 16301 Food: 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday Clothing: 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Thursday

Rocky Grove Food Pantry 39 Parker Avenue Franklin, PA 16323 Food/clothing: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Thursday

Cranberry Food Pantry 224 South Main Street Seneca, PA 16346 Food: 2 to 5:30 p.m. 2nd and 4th Monday of month *Bring proof of Cranberry School District residency

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Franklin Salvation Army 814-432-5919 737 Elk Street Franklin, PA 16323 Pantry: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 1st Wednesday of month Soup Kitchen: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday Galloway United Methodist Church 814-437-5425 196 Seysler Road Franklin, PA 16323 Free Clothing for all ages: 6 to 8 p.m. every Wednesday Hope 21 Ministry 206 Seneca Street National Transit Building Suite 20 Oil City, PA 16301 Clothing: 6 to 8 p.m. Mondays Noon to 2 p.m. 2nd Saturday of month Oil City Salvation Army 814-677-4056 Food Pantry/Meals 217 Sycamore Street Oil City, PA 16301 Emergency Food: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday State Food Distribution: 1 to 3 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, with lunch served at Noon each day St. Elizabeth Center Food Pantry 814-677-0203 311 Emerald Street Oil City, PA 16301 Food: 10 a.m. to Noon 2nd and 4th Wednesday of month *Must bring ID and proof of residence

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St. John’s Episcopal Church Food Pantry 814-432-5161 1145 Buffalo Street Franklin, PA 16323 Food: 9:30 to 11 a.m. last Saturday of month *Must bring ID and proof of residence St. Patrick’s Church Food Pantry 952 Buffalo Street Franklin, PA 16323 Food: 9 to 10:30 a.m. 3rd Saturday of month *Must bring ID and proof of residence The Open Door Café 405 East Second Street Oil City, PA 16301 Food, soup and beverages: No cost, donations accepted 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Transportation

VenanGoBus 814-432-7255 http://www.co.venango.pa.us/about-gobus.html Fares: Adults: $1.50; Children ages 6 to 11: $.75; Children age 5 and under, Free; Seniors ages 65+ with PA transit pass ride free Medical Transportation (MATP) 1 Dale Avenue Franklin, PA 16323 814-432-9767 Eligibility Only 814-432-7255 Trip Scheduling In-County Non-Medical Transportation 1 Dale Avenue Franklin, PA 16323 814-432-9767 Eligibility Only 814-432-7255 Trip Scheduling

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Emergency Information

911/Emergency Management Business phone: 814-676-4545 1052 Grandview Road Oil City, PA 16301 Emlenton Borough Police Business phone: 724-867-0911 511 Hill Street Emlenton, PA 16373 Franklin Police Department Business phone: 814-437-1644 430 13th Street Franklin, PA 16323 Oil City Police Department Business phone: 814-678-3080 21 Seneca Street Oil City, PA 16301 Pennsylvania State Police Business phone: 814-676-6596 6724 US Route 322 Franklin, PA 16323 Polk Borough Police Department Business phone: 814-432-3484 710 Main Street Polk, PA 16342 Sugarcreek Borough Police Department Business phone: 814-437-3703 212 Fox Street Franklin, PA 16323

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Venango County Sheriff’s Office Business phone: 814-432-9565 1168 Liberty Street Franklin, PA 16323

State Departments

PA House of Representatives

Representative R. Lee James 3220 St. Rt. 257 53A East Wing PO Box 547 PO Box 202064 Seneca, PA 16346 Harrisburg, PA 17120 814-677-6413 717-783-8188 Fax: 814-676-1653

Senate Senator Scott Hutchinson 302 Seneca Street Senate Box 203021

Oil City, PA 16301 Room 170 Main Capitol 814-677-6345 Harrisburg, PA 17120 Fax: 814-677-6331 717-787-9684 Fax: 717-787-6088

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CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES

Children, Youth and Family Services (CYFS) – Provides crisis services and investigates all child abuse and neglect allegations within Venango County. The agency also delivers ongoing case management services to all families open for services, and offers independent living services to qualified youth. CYFS actively recruits and maintains licensed resource families for children when placement is necessary. Venango County Children and Youth case management services conduct home visits, assess the safety of children, and refer children/family to appropriate services within the community while striving to achieve safety and permanency for all children. 814-432-9100

Early Intervention Services – Provides support and services to infants and toddlers from birth to age three who have special needs due to developmental delays or disabilities. 814-432-9100

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Foster Care Program – Provides licensed homes that provide temporary shelter and care in a family-like setting. 814-432-9100

Independent Living (IL) – Youth in Foster Care are provided with supportive services designed to assist them in preparing for employment, education, and successful management of adult responsibilities. 814-432-9100

Student Assistance Program – Provides screening for substance abuse and mental health concerns and makes recommendations to the families and students for services. Offers on-site crisis intervention. 814-432-9100

Truancy Outreach – Provides preventative and supportive services to students and their families within the school district. Truancy Outreach is designed to provide short-term interventions to alleviate barriers that are affecting the student’s academic potential. This is done in a manner that is voluntary and respects the many differences between families. 814-432-9100

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ADULT/EMERGING ADULT SERVICES

Community Support Services (CSS) – Provides a variety of services to assist families and individuals in ways that help them alleviate day to day stressors. Support is delivered through many programs including: nutrition, child care, utilities, employment and transportation. 814-432-9767

Housing Services – Offers temporary or emergency short-term shelter of one to two nights for homeless individuals or families. Rental assistance may also be available to residents who need assistance in finding permanent housing. 814-432-9200

Life Coach Program – Supports individuals identified as struggling in building a sustainable lifestyle. This program primarily supports transition-aged youth who need help with employment, education, and housing. 814-432-9200

Mental Health/Intellectual Disability Services – Venango County provides services to children and adults with mental health and intellectual disabilities. Services are available to support individuals without discrimination. Publicly-funded disability services in the county are

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delivered by credentialed/licensed agencies who provide intellectual disability services. Our agency offers support coordination to assess the needs of individuals referred for services and follows through with referrals and by monitoring the progress of those eligible for services. 814-432-9200 Protective/Intake/Crisis Unit (PIC) – Crisis, protective, and intake services for all county programs in Human Services. Service coordinators investigate allegations of abuse or neglect for children and older adults. The also perform mental health crisis intervention and delegate functions. 814-432-9111

Venango County Substance Abuse –Drug and alcohol services available to county residents including assessment and evaluations that are completed at no cost to the individual. Case management services are in place to assist and support individuals in referrals to treatment providers and the coordination of additional services. Treatment will include all levels of care including outpatient, intensive outpatient, partial hospitalization, detoxification, and residential services. 814-432-9744 Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Venango County Assistance Office 530 13th Street Franklin, PA 16323 Toll Free: 1-877-409-2421 814-437-4341/4342 LIHEAP: 814-437-4654 FAX: 814-437-4441

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OLDER ADULT SERVICES Older Adult Services –The primary goal is to foster and maintain independent living for older county residents by active planning, coordination, and resource management. Protective services, assessment, and on-going service coordination are provided to older adults. Additional services are provided indirectly by subcontracting with private vendors. 814-432-9711

Adult Daily Living Program – Adult Daily Living facilities are available to provide a means to improve the older adult’s level of functioning in order to maintain their independence in their home and community. Meals and snacks are provided. 814-432-9711

APPRISE Health Insurance Counseling – Older Pennsylvanians are provided health insurance counseling by trained volunteers. They also help with problems filing medical claims, comparing Medigap policies, and many other issues are addressed. 814-432-9711 Home Delivered Meals – The program provides one hot meal per day, five days a week and frozen meals are available for the weekends. This service is available to homebound individuals remaining in their own homes. 814-432-9711

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Home Health Care Services – Services available include: nursing, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech therapy. As with other services for older adults, the goal is to enable them to remain in the community. 814-432-9711

Home Support – Those individuals in need of basic housekeeping activities, shopping, and laundry may utilize this service in order to ensure safe and sanitary conditions in the home. 814-432-9711

Legal Assistance – This counseling focuses on legal issues confronting the elderly including: benefits and rights, wills, taxes, and any miscellaneous services. 814-432-9711 Ombudsman – Investigates and resolves complaints made by or for older persons who are consumers of long term care services. 814-432-9711 Personal Care –This service provides assistance with daily living activities such as: feeding, skin and mouth care, bathing, ambulation, hair care, grooming, shaving, dressing, transfer activities, toileting, meal preparation, and assistance with self-administration of medications. 814-432-9711 Personal Emergency Response System (PERS) – Electronic device which enables certain high-risk consumers to receive help in the event of an emergency. 814-432-9711 Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) – Provides a variety of opportunities for older adults to serve their community by volunteering their time. RSVP provides

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meaningful opportunities for persons of all ages to participate in providing services to the elderly. Volunteer opportunities are limitless and include a wide variety of host sites. The RSVP program matches potential volunteers with host sites based on individual interest and skills. 814-432-9723

Transportation – The program enables individuals to travel to and from community facilities to receive social and medical services, or otherwise promote independent living. The service “escort” can accommodate individuals who have special needs and need door-to-door service. Vehicles equipped with a lift are also available to assist anyone with wheelchair, walkers, etc. 814-432-9711

Senior Centers

Senior Centers provide recreational, leisure time and cultural activities for members of the community over the age of 60. Activities may include planned arts and crafts, sports, physical fitness, and cultural enrichment to aid in the development of social skills for individuals with disabilities by providing opportunities to participate in activities and discussion groups. Additional services offered at the centers are designed to overcome isolation and encourage functioning in community life. Other activities include: organizing volunteer community service projects, personal safety, health programs, and other programs of interest to participants.

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Cranberry Place 814-670-0158 6945 US Route 322, Unit 529 Cranberry, PA 16319 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday; lunch daily at 11:30 a.m. and free coffee. Please call for reservations. Cranberry Area Senior Center 814-676-6439 3490 State Route 257 Seneca, PA 16346 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Monday Franklin Towers Senior Center 814-437-3343 1220 Chestnut Street Franklin, PA 16323 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Wednesday Scrubgrass Senior Center 724-867-2323 5104 Emlenton-Clintonville Road Emlenton, PA 16373 9:15 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. Monday to Friday

Pleasantville Senior Center 814-676-8316 343 West State Street Pleasantville, PA 16341 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Thursday

Utica Senior Center 814-676-8316 Utica Fire Hall Utica, PA 16362 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every 2nd and 4th Thursday

For additional information please contact Liz Huber, Senior Center Coordinator at 814-670-0158 or by email at lhuber@csvenango.com

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COMMUNITY SUPPORT SYSTEMS ABC Life Center 814-432-2229 323-13th Street Franklin, PA 16323 Services Provided:

Pregnancy Testing

Adoption Referral & Support

Rachel Ministry

Earn While You Learn (EWYL)

Post Abortion Stress Support

Sexual Integrity

Spiritual Support

Car Seat Loan Program

American Red Cross 814-677-2024 1643 Allegheny Blvd. Reno, PA 16343 Services Provided:

Disaster Relief

Community Preparedness

Support for Military Families

Lifesaving Blood

Health and Safety Education Training

International Services Community Services Oil City 814-676-5011 203 Center Street Oil City, PA 16301 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday Closed Noon to 1 p.m. daily Community Services of Venango County offers food pantries and clothing rooms in Oil City and Rocky Grove. More than 20 additional programs provide quality services to promote healthy children, families, and communities.

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Community Services Rocky Grove 814-432-5749 39 Parker Avenue Franklin, PA 16323 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday and Thursday Services Provided:

Food Pantries

Family Café

Clothing

Commodity Supplemental Food

Retention/Recruitment

PA WorkWear

Permanent Supportive Housing

Life Skills

Early Head Start

Parents as Teachers

Independent Monitoring

Consumer/Family Satisfaction

For Quality (IM4Q)

Team (C/FST) Charitable Deeds 814-797-0286 98 Hickory Nut Lane Knox, PA 16232 Services Provided:

Utility

Furniture

Appliances

Walkers/Wheelchairs Franklin Salvation Army 814-432-5919 737 Elk Street Franklin, PA 16323 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Thursday Soup Kitchen Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

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Monday, Tuesday, Thursday Services Provided:

Food Pantry

Soup Kitchen

Clothing

Furniture (fire victims only)

Utilities

Grace Learning Center Mustard Seed Missions 814-437-1982 149 Summit Dr., Suite B Franklin, PA 16323 Services provided:

Repair Unsafe Housing

Provide Transportation to out-of-county doctor appointments

Provide Beds, Furniture, and Appliances to those in need

Referrals to a church nearest the individual for support and evangelism

Mustard Seed Missions is a unique cooperative between local churches and Venango County Human Services that offers both services and spiritual support. Their goal is to help construct the support structure that every individual or family needs. Referrals are required from Venango County Human Services. Northwest Tri-County Intermediate Unit 5 252 Waterford Street Edinboro, PA 16412 814-734-5610 800-677-5610 (toll free) The Northwest Tri-County Intermediate Unit Adult Education Program provides many adult education opportunities. Our three-county region consists of several urban areas including Erie, Franklin, Oil City, Warren; and

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several smaller communities such as Albion, Corry, Girard, Lawrence Park, Union City, Fairview and North East. Services Provided:

Basic Reading

Writing and Math Skills

GED® Exam preparation

English as a Second Language (ESL). Oil City Salvation Army 814-677-4056 217 Sycamore Street Oil City, PA 16301 Services Provided:

Food Pantry

Meal Center

Dental Center

Children, Youth and Adult Programs

Rent and Utilities Oil City Salvation Army Dental Center 814-670-0374 217 Sycamore Street Oil City, PA 16301 The Dental Center is staffed with general dentists, dental hygienists and dental assistants to provide patients with diagnostic, preventative, restorative and continuing care needed to maintain good oral health. Medical Assistance and most insurance plans are accepted and a reduced fee is offered for individuals who do not have dental insurance. Appointments: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. PA Department of Human Services 1-877-409-2421 Venango County Assistance Office 530 13th Street Franklin, PA 16323 814-437-4341/4342 Fax: 814-437-4441 LIHEAP: 814-437-4654

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Venango County Veterans’ Affairs Office 814-432-9780 1 Dale Avenue Franklin, PA 16323 The Venango County Veterans’ Affairs Office is available to advise and assist veterans and their families in applying for federal, state and county benefits and services including:

VA Health Care

Pension

Disability Compensation

Aid and Attendance

Educational Benefit/GI Bill

Employment Options

Copies of Military Records

Emergency Financial Aid

VA Guaranteed Home Loan Certificate

Burial Benefits including: burial allowances, survivor benefits, markers, medallions, and graveside flags and holders.

Child Care/Daycare/Preschool

CCIS of Forest/Venango/Warren 814-518-5226 509 13th Street Toll-Free: 855-294-9015 Franklin, PA 16323 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday CCIS agencies provide individuals and their families with information on quality child care and personalized child care referrals based on your specific needs or preferences. CCIS agencies also administer the Child Care Works subsidized child care program. Atlantic Avenue United Brethren Nursery School & Preschool 814-432-2835 143 Grant Street Franklin, PA 16323

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Child Development Center 814-437-7288 631 12th Street Franklin, PA 16323 Locations in Cranberry, Oil City, and Franklin Services Provided:

Children’s Daycare

Camp Funshine

Pre-K Counts

AM/PM Busing from Schools

After school program, Outer Limits Clintonville Head Start 814-385-4124 250 Park Avenue Clintonville, PA 16317 Community Christian Day Care 724-867-3197 P.O. Box 308 Emlenton, PA 16373 Community Church of God Preschool 814-374-4538 P.O. Box 148 Cooperstown, PA 16317 Early Childhood Learning Center 814-827-0544 330 E. Spruce Street Titusville, PA 16354 Franklin YMCA Learning Center 814-432-2138 111 West Park Street Franklin, PA 16323 Good Hope Preschool 814-676-9122 800 Moran Street Oil City, PA 16301

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Franklin Head Start 814-437-2428 310-7th Street Franklin, PA 16323 Oil City Head Start 814-676-1676 811 Grandview Road Oil City, PA 16301 Seneca Head Start 814-677-2133 145 Steffee Blvd. Seneca, PA 16346 Oil City YMCA Younger Days 814-670-0594 316 West First Street Oil City, PA 16301 St. Patrick’s School 814-432-8689 952 Buffalo Street Franklin, PA 16323 Twin Creeks Head Start 1-800-370-8540 St. Stephen’s School 814-677-3035 214 Reed Street Oil City, PA 16301 Titusville YMCA Art, Gym, and Swim 814-827-3931 201 West Spring Street Titusville, PA 16354 Titusville YWCA Fun Factory 814-827-2746 201 North Franklin Street Titusville, PA 16354

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After School Programs

Child Development Center Outer Limits 814-437-7288 631 12th Street Franklin, PA 16323 Outer Limits is an after school program that provides homework assistance, snacks, and skill development activities to Venango county students ages 8 to 18 who are currently attending school. More information may be obtained by contacting Tammy Snyder at 814-437-7288. Salvation Army Grace Learning Center 814-437-7035 735 Elk Street Franklin, PA 16323 The Salvation Army’s Grace Learning Center is a keystone stairs level 2 state licensed program that is free to the public. The program is sustained by grants and runs the entire school year. Children are transported by a school bus for the Franklin area.

Youth Alternatives Oil City Youth Alternatives 814-676-5785 1 Graff Street Oil City, PA 16301 Noon to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday Noon to 3 p.m. Saturday Franklin Youth Alternatives 814-346-0188 1250 Elk Street First Presbyterian Church Franklin, PA 16323 Noon to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday Mission: To provide support, encourage and empower youth in private, social, academic, economic and other dimensions of their lives; to augment and/or complement existing services in Venango County for youth.

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Counseling Services

Craig Psychological Associates 814-676-2804 3226 Route 257 Seneca, PA 16346 Services Provided:

Cognitive Behavioral

Disability Determination

Trauma Informed

Child and Family

Psychological Evaluation and Consultation Family Services & Children’s Aid Society of Venango County 814-677-4005 716 East Second Street Oil City, PA 16301 Services Provided:

General Counseling/ Supervised Visitation

Adoption

HEIGHTS School-Based Program

Big Brothers Big Sisters

OC PREP School-Based Program

Drug & Alcohol Program

Family Foundations Program

Venango Fatherhood Initiative

Home & Community Services

Violent Offender Services

PPC Violence Free Network and Shelter

Hand in Hand Christian Counseling, LLC 814-432-4280 118 Grant Street Franklin, PA 16323 LeGoullon Counseling Services 814-657-2067 1243 Liberty Street Franklin, PA 16323

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Paoletta Counseling Services 814-437-5770 300 Liberty Street Franklin, PA 16323 Services Provided:

Psychiatric Evaluation

Medication Management

Individual, Couple and Family Counseling

Psychological Evaluations and Testing

Behavior Health Rehabilitation Services

Eye Movement Reprocessing Therapy

Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) Regional Counseling Center 814-676-5614 815 Grandview Road Oil City, PA 16301 Fax: 814-677-5760 Services Provided:

Family Therapy

Individual Therapy

Group Therapy

Marital Therapy

Psychiatric Evaluations

Medication Monitoring

Education Programs

Intensive Outpatient (IOP)

Health and Wellness Management

Clozaril Clinic

Partial Day Program

Representative Payee Services

Peer Support Specialist(s)

Anger Management

Psychosocial Rehabilitation (MPR)

Transitions Program

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Rural Mental Health 814-678-6900 19 East Front Street Oil City, PA 16301 Provides individual, group and marital counseling Turning Point 814-437-1750 4849 US 322 East, P.O. Box 1030 Franklin, PA 16323 Turning Point serves adults addicted to alcohol and/or other drugs with no discrimination. Open 24/7. Services Provided:

Detoxification

Inpatient/Outpatient Treatment

Freedom Center for Women

Intensive Outpatient Family Program (IOP)

Apartments/Housing Developments

Crestview Apartments 814-676-1646 712 Innis Street Oil City, PA 16301 Evergreen Arbors 814-437-2612 10 Arbor Circle Franklin, PA 16323 Franklin Commons 814-432-3199 9 Crestview Drive Franklin, PA 16323 Franklin Towers 814-437-3343 1220 Chestnut Street Franklin, PA 16313 Luther Place 814-678-0052 1 Sycamore Street Oil City, PA 16301

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Oak Hill Apartments 814-432-4035 10 Taylor Street Franklin, PA 16323 Pinoak Village 814-676-0193 139 Acorn Drive Seneca, PA 16346 Ranch Street Commons 814-676-8616 150 Ranch Street Seneca, PA 16346 Red Coach Manor 814-677-5914 7 Vo-Tech Drive Oil City, PA 16301 Seneca Court 814-677-8437 232 Seneca Street Oil City, PA 16301 Seneca Woods Apartments 814-676-8616 215 St. Charles Street Seneca, PA 16346

Recovery Services

Community Support Program (CSP) 814-758-7978 The purpose of the Community Support Program of Venango County is to assist individuals with mental illness and other disorders maintain a high quality of life. The focus is to integrate the individual back into the community by enabling them to choose their own treatment services and supports, thus creating multiple opportunities to enhance personal growth and recovery.

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Fairweather Lodge 814-676-5755 VTDC P.O. Box 289 Seneca, PA 16346 The Fairweather Lodge program provides a safe and clean environment to assist individuals with mental health concerns in becoming more independent and active in their communities.

Peer Support

The Pointe 814-676-1009 259 Seneca Street Oil City, PA 16301

Reaching our highest Potential, Opportunities,

Independence, Non-clinical goals, Transformation, &

Excellence!

Activities provided:

Socializing with others

Playing Pool, Darts, and other games

Dances and Karaoke

Watch Television and Movies

Dinner including Cooking and Baking

Trips, Shopping Outings

Group Walks

Arts and Crafts

Volunteering Opportunities

Advocacy Groups

Fundraisers

Educational Groups

Jewelry Business

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Oil City

Assumption BVM 210 Emerald Street Oil City, PA 16301 814-677-2032 Bible Baptist RD 1 Oil City, PA 16301 814-676-2481 Calvary Temple 14 Harriot Avenue Oil City, PA 16301 814-677-3903 Calvary United Methodist 115 East 1st Street Oil City, PA 16301 814-677-4091 Christ Episcopal 16 Central Avenue Oil City, PA 16301 814-677-3023 Christ Lutheran 1029 Grandview Road Oil City, PA 16301 814-677-4484 Church of the Nazarene 601 East 2nd Street Oil City, PA 16301

First Baptist 407 West 1st Street Oil City, PA 16301 814-676-9621 First Church of God 11 East 8th Street Oil City, PA 16301 814-676-9624 First Free Methodist 206 Wilson Avenue Oil City, PA 16301 814-676-6611 First Presbyterian 215 East Bissell Avenue Oil City, PA 16301 814-676-2769 Good Hope Lutheran 800 Moran Street Oil City, PA 16301 814-676-9122 Grace United Methodist 100 Central Avenue Oil City, PA 16301 814-677-3013 Community Alliance 411 Seneca Street Oil City, PA 16301 814-676-1965 Our Lady Help of Christians

564 Colbert Avenue

Churches

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Oil City, PA 16301 814-677-3078 Plumer United Methodist 51 Petroleum Center Rd Oil City, PA 16301 814-676-4472 Second Presbyterian 111 Reed Street Oil City, PA 16301 814-676-8577 St. Stephen Church 210 Reed Street Oil City, PA 16301 814-677-3020 St. Joseph Church 35 Pearl Avenue Oil City, PA 16301 814-677-4004 Trinity United Methodist 2 Center Street Oil City, PA 16301 814-677-2086 Zion Lutheran ECLA 207 State Street Oil City, PA 16301 814-676-9115

Franklin

Bethel United Methodist

Dempseytown Rd., RD 4 Franklin, PA 16323 814-432-5520 Calvary Baptist 100 E. Atlantic Avenue Franklin, PA 16323 814-437-3359 Christ Full Gospel Pittsburgh Road Franklin, PA 16323 814-432-2520 Christ United Methodist 1135 Buffalo Street Franklin, PA 16323 814-432-3019 Christian Missionary Alliance 101 Lamberton Street Franklin, PA 16323 814-432-3412 Church of Christ 32 Bleakley Street Franklin, PA 16323 814-437-1298 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 1449 Thompson Road

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Franklin, PA 16323 814-437-5561 Church of the Living God 318 13th Street Franklin, PA 16323 814-437-7146 Church of the Nazarine Pone Lane, RD 4 Franklin 814-437-2586 Church of the United Brethren in Christ 160 Atlantic Avenue Franklin, PA 16323 814-437-3945 Community Chapel 545 Elk Street Franklin, PA 16323 814-437-1513 Congress Hill Church of God Pone Lane Franklin, PA 16323 814-437-3420 East Grove United Methodist Church Belmar Rd Franklin, PA 16323 814-437-2259

Erie Street of God 306 Erie Street Franklin, PA 16323 814-437-1496 First United Methodist 1100 Liberty Street Franklin, PA 16323 814-432-8161 First Baptist 1041 Liberty Street Franklin, PA 16323 814-432 8061 First Church of God 703 Liberty Street Franklin, PA 16323 814-432-3312 Fox Street Church of God 229 Fox Street Franklin, PA 16323 814-432-4366 Franklin Assembly of God 1530 Pittsburgh Rd Franklin, PA 16323 814-437-3435 Franklin District United Methodist 229 Evergreen Drive Franklin, PA 16323 814-437-5857

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Franklin First Seventh-Day Adventist 411 8th Street Franklin, PA 16323 814-432-4117 Galloway United Methodist RD 5 Franklin, PA 16323 814-437-5425 Grace Lutheran 737 Elk Street Franklin, PA 16323 814- 432- 018 Grace United Methodist of Rocky Grove 350 Front Street Franklin, PA 16323 814-432-8664 Jehovah's Witnesses Kingdom Hall 1410 Pittsburgh Road Franklin, PA 16323 814-437-1936 Nicklin United Methodist Georgetown Road RD 1 Franklin, PA 16323 814-437-2387

Rocky Grove Avenue Presbyterian 321 Rocky Grove Ave. Franklin, PA 16323 814-432-4162 St. John's Episcopal 513 12th Street Franklin, PA 16323 814-432-5161 St. Patrick Church 949 Liberty Street Franklin, PA 16323 814-437-5763 Sugarcreek Chapel Sugarcreek Road Star Route Franklin, PA 16323 814-432-7337 The Potter's House Christian Center 447 Liberty Street Franklin, PA 16323 814-437-1077 Trinity Orthodox Presbyterian 545 Elk Street Franklin, PA 16323 814-786-9517

Polk

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Baptist Temple of Franklin Pittsburgh Rd. RD 1 Polk, PA 16342 814-437-5618 Hickory Grove Church RD 1 Polk, PA 16342 814-437-5507 Mt. Carmel of Sandy Creek Township Pittsburgh Road RD 2 Polk, PA 16342 814-432-2944 East Grove United Methodist 715 Main Street Polk, PA 16342 814-432-5143

Seneca

Faith Baptist Church RD 1 Seneca, PA 16346 814-677-5172 Grace Baptist Church RR 257 Seneca, PA 16346 814-676-1505 Heckathorn United Methodist

Heckathorn Church Road

Seneca, PA 16346 814-676-3839 Northwestern PA Synod Salina Road Seneca, PA 16346 814-677-5706 Seneca United Methodist East State Road RD 2 Seneca, PA 16346 814-676-1759 Seneca Assembly of God RD 1 Seneca, PA 16346 814-676-9620 Seneca Evangelical Congregational Church 2844 Salina Road Seneca, PA 16346 814-676-0356 Seventh Day Adventist Meadow Road Seneca, PA 16346 814-676-9169

Cooperstown Community Church of God Route 427 Cooperstown, PA 16317 814-374-4538

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Cooperstown Charge United Methodist North Main Street Cooperstown, PA 16317 814-374-4165 Cooperstown Presbyterian Church Street Cooperstown, PA 16317 814-374-4005

Outlying

Cherrytree Bible Church RR 3 Cherrytree Road Titusville, PA 16354 814-827-6702 Cranberry United Methodist RD 1 Cranberry, PA 16319 814-677-3030

Oakland United Methodist 1431 State Route 428 Oil City, PA 16301 814 676-0959 Reno United Methodist 209 Walnut Street Reno, PA 16343

814-677-2084 Rouseville United Methodist 12 Church Street Rouseville, PA 16344 814-677-2067 Van United Methodist RD 1 Cranberry, PA 16319 814-676-3277

AA Meetings

Sundays Titusville - 9 a.m.

12 & 12 Sunday Morning Open Discussion Group E. Main Street Tyc Toc

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Tionesta – 7:30 p.m. Open Discussion Group 208 Elm Street Methodist Church Sandy Lake – 7:30 p.m. Open Discussion Group 3271 South Main Street Borough Building Mondays Oil City – Noon Discussion Group There is a Solution 16 Central Avenue Christ Episcopal Church Franklin – 7:30 p.m. 12-Step Open Discussion 1250 Elk Street First Presbyterian Church Titusville – 7:30 p.m. Closed Discussion Group 120 Brook Street St. Walburga School Tuesdays Franklin – 7 p.m. Big Book Study Discussion Group 1041 Liberty Street First Baptist Church Titusville – 7:30 p.m.

Daily Reflections Open Discussion Group 112 East Main Street St. James Episcopal Hall Oil City – 8 p.m. KISS Closed Discussion 16 Central Avenue Christ Episcopal Church Wednesdays Oil City – Noon There is a Solution 16 Central Avenue Christ Episcopal Church Titusville – 7:30 p.m. Open Speaker Meeting 220 W Elm St New Beginnings Church of God Franklin – 7:30 p.m. Sisters in Serenity 1250 Elm Street First Presbyterian Church Thursdays Oil City – 6:45 p.m. Beginner’s Group Open Discussion 111 Reed Street Second Presbyterian Church Franklin – 7 p.m. Open Discussion Group

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1145 Buffalo Street St. John’s Episcopal Church Titusville – 7:30 p.m. Big Book Study 120 Brook Street Walburga School Seneca – 7:30 p.m. Fridays Franklin – 7 p.m. Beginner’s Group 1250 Elm Street First Presbyterian Church

Franklin – 8:30 p.m. Friday Night Lead Open Speaker Meeting 1250 Elm Street First Presbyterian Church Saturday Oil City – Noon There is a Solution Open Discussion Group 16 Central Avenue Christ Episcopal Church

United Methodist Church 196 East State Road

Legal Services

Northwestern Legal Services 1-800-665-6957 1243 Liberty Street, Suite 420 Franklin, PA 16323 Northwestern Legal Services provides legal assistance to individuals who cannot afford to hire an attorney and meet certain income guidelines. Services Provided: Telephone advice for landlord/tenant issues (tenant only), debt collection, sheriff sales, welfare issues, custody questions, and child support issues (petitioner only). Cases Scheduled for Appointment include: Public Benefits Housing Issues SSI Public Housing Unemployment Compensation Section 8 Housing Welfare Subsidized Housing

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Family Law Issues Education Issues School Expulsions Special Education Custody Contempt Hearings Protection from Abuse Child Snatches Consumer Self-Help Clinics Bankruptcy Custody Utility Terminations Divorce Individuals requesting service must call for appointments

Public Defender 814-432-9593 Courthouse, Ground Floor 1168 Liberty Street Franklin, PA 16323 Services Provided: The Public Defender supplies legal counsel to any resident charged with a qualified criminal offense even if the individual is unable to pay. Eligibility for the Venango for services is based on federal poverty guidelines, household income, household assets, responsibilities and the specifics of the charges. The Public Defender Act authorizes the Office of the Public Defender to provide legal counsel in the following matters:

A person is charged with juvenile delinquency

Critical pretrial identification procedures

Preliminary hearings

State habeas corpus proceedings

State trials, including pretrial and post-trial motions

Superior Court appeals

Pennsylvania Supreme Court appeals

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Post-conviction hearings trial and appellate levels

Criminal extradition proceedings

Probation and parole violation hearings

Involuntary commitment under the Mental Health Procedures Act

Any proceeding where personal liberty is in jeopardy.

PA Board of Probation and Parole Franklin Sub-Office 50 Gibb Road Franklin, PA 16323 814-437-7531

Legal

Northwestern Legal Services 1-800-665-6957 1243 Liberty Street, Suite 420 Franklin, PA 16323 Northwestern Legal Services provides legal assistance to individuals who cannot afford to hire an attorney and meet certain income guidelines. Services Provided: Telephone advice for landlord/tenant issues (tenant only), debt collection, sheriff sales, welfare issues, custody questions, and child support issues (petitioner only). Cases Scheduled for Appointment include: Public Benefits Housing Issues SSI Public Housing Unemployment Compensation Section 8 Housing Welfare Subsidized Housing Family Law Issues Education Issues School Expulsions Special Education

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Custody Contempt Hearings Protection from Abuse Child Snatches Consumer Self-Help Clinics Bankruptcy Custody Utility Terminations Divorce Individuals requesting service must call for appointments Public Defender 814-432-9593 Courthouse, Ground Floor 1168 Liberty Street Franklin, PA 16323 Services Provided: The Public Defender supplies legal counsel to any resident charged with a qualified criminal offense even if the individual is unable to pay. Eligibility for the Venango for services is based on federal poverty guidelines, household income, household assets, responsibilities and the specifics of the charges. The Public Defender Act authorizes the Office of the Public Defender to provide legal counsel in the following matters:

A person is charged with juvenile delinquency

Critical pretrial identification procedures

Preliminary hearings

State habeas corpus proceedings

State trials, including pretrial and post-trial motions

Superior Court appeals

Pennsylvania Supreme Court appeals

Post-conviction hearings trial and appellate levels

Criminal extradition proceedings

Probation and parole violation hearings

Involuntary commitment under the Mental Health Procedures Act

Any proceeding where personal liberty is in

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jeopardy.

Attorneys

Cranberry Flaherty, James M. P.O. Box 196, Route 322 Cranberry, PA 16319 814-677-6000

Emlenton Botta Guth, Jeannine P.O. Box 99, 606 Main Street Emlenton, PA 16373 724-867-5921 Sloat, Michael W. Schreffler, Scott W. P.O. Box 99, 606 Main Street P.O. Box 99, 606 Main Emlenton, PA 16373 Emlenton, PA 16373 724-867-5921 724-867-5921

Franklin Antkowiak, Michael J. Bolton, Jeri L. 1149 Liberty Street, Suite 3 Court House Franklin, PA 16323 Franklin, PA 16323 814-432-3289 814-432-9594 Brandt, David P. Burwell, William H. 1328 Liberty Street 1432 Chestnut Street Franklin, PA 16323 Franklin, PA 16323 814-432-5556 814-673-4405 Cisek, William J. Egan, John E. 1162 Elk Street 1180 Elk Street Franklin, PA 16323 Franklin, PA 16323 814-437-2121 814-437-7872

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Fleeger, Justin Gent, Henry W., III Court House 1030 Liberty Street Franklin, PA 16323 Franklin, PA 16323 814-432-9598 814-432-2181 Getsinger, Bruce L. Hartle, Allison D. 1243 Liberty Street, Suite 307 Court House Franklin, PA 16323 Franklin, PA 16323 814-432-9456 814-432-9685 Greenfield, James M. Hasek, Diane E. 1030 Liberty Street 1140 Liberty Street, Franklin, PA 16323 Franklin, PA 16323 814-432-2181 814-437-0825 Hundertmark, Wayne H. Keebler, Joseph Jr. 1270 Liberty Street 1030 Liberty Street Franklin, PA 16323 Franklin, PA 16323 814-437-7128 814-432-2181 Lackatos, John Liotta, Joseph J., III 1040 Elk Street 1328 Liberty Street Franklin, PA 16323 Franklin, PA 16323 814-437-3857 814-437-9278 Logsdon Sibley, Pamela Martin, Robert C. 1243Liberty Street, Suite 403 304 West Park Street Franklin, PA 16323 Franklin, PA 16323 814-432-5616 814-437-2033 McIntyre, Edward Misko, Jeffrey 1243 Liberty Street, Suite 403 Court House Franklin, PA 16323 Franklin, PA 16323 814-432-5616 814-432-9659

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Montgomery, Ralph L., Jr. Padin, Eric A. 340 Pinoak Drive, Suite 305 1243 Liberty Street, Franklin, PA 16323 Franklin, PA 16323 814-437-6246 814-758-7017 Parson, Matthew C. Peasley, Kyle B. 1270 Liberty Street Court House Franklin, PA 16323 Franklin, PA 16323 814-437-7128 814-432-9598 Pemrick, Keith M. Servidio, Brenda 1030 Liberty Street Court House Franklin, PA 16323 Franklin, PA 16323 814-432-2181 814-432-9598 Sharp, Virginia G. Spaid, Brian M. 1243 Liberty Street, Suite 301 1030 Liberty Street Franklin, PA 16323 Franklin, PA 16323 814-432-0999 814-432-2181 Stuttler, Elissa M. Thompson, George G. 1243 Liberty Street, Suite 403 1162 Elk Street Franklin, PA 16323 Franklin, PA 16323 814-437-2258 814-437-2121 White, D. Shawn Wilson, William D Court House 1162 Elk Street Franklin, PA 16323 Franklin, PA 16323 814-432-9598 814-437-2121

Oil City

Dinberg, Douglas Gabreski, J.M 105 Woodland Drive 21 Seneca St. 2nd Floor

Oil City, PA 16301 Oil City, PA 16301 814-677-3725 814-676-1886

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Hadley, Michael R Kushner, J. Ronald 1 Drake Drive P.O. Box 7 Oil City, PA 16301 Oil City, PA 16301 814-676-3330 814-676-5147 Malys, James Rosen, Bruce T P.O. Box 200 P.O. Box B Oil City, PA 16301 Oil City, PA 16301 814-677-8218 814-677-3094 Rosen, Charles T. Rothschild, Neil E. P.O. Box B 103 Moran Street Oil City, PA 16301 Oil City, PA 16301 814-677-3094 814-677-4588 Varsek, Robert Welch, Theodore B P.O. Box B 213 Seneca Street Oil City, PA 16301 Oil City, PA 16301 814-677-3094 814-677-3087

Seneca McFate, Robert W. Merkel, Gregory J. 3178 State Rte. 257, Suite B 3178 State Rte. 257 Seneca, PA 16346 Seneca, PA 16346 814-676-3933 814-676-3933 White, Scott PO Box 163 Seneca, PA 16346 814-428-9442

Venango County Courts

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Court Supervision Services Courthouse Annex 3rd Floor, Room 321 1174 Elk Street Franklin, PA 16323 Phone: 814-432-9620 Fax: 814-432-3093 Emergency/After Hours: 814-676-4545 Court Services Provided:

Collections Coordinators

Community Service

DUI School

Court Reporting Network (CRN)

Shoplifter’s Alternative

House Arrest

Community Service Program

Alcohol Highway Safety School

Continuous Alcohol Monitoring

Juvenile Aftercare

Juvenile Restitution Program

Juvenile Probation

Juvenile Intake

Department Canine

Victim/Community Awareness

Urinalysis

Pre-Trial Supervision

Victim Impact Panel

Underage Drinking School

National Training Curriculum

Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition Domestic Relations Courthouse Annex, 2nd Floor

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1174 Elk Street Franklin, PA 16323 814-432-9575/Fax: 814-432-7479 The Domestic Relations section of Venango County’s mission is to serve the public by providing child and spousal support services as authorized by law. The Domestic Relations section is a branch of the Venango County Court of Common Pleas under the direction of the Honorable President Judge Oliver J. Lobaugh. *This Office doesn’t handle custody or visitation.

State Court Systems

District 3-1 Andrew F. Fish 1052 Grandview Road, 911 Center Oil City, PA 16301 814-670-0339 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday (Except Holidays) District 3-3 Matthew T. Kirtland, Esquire 217 Thirteenth Street Franklin, PA 16323 814-432-3621 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday (Except Holidays) District 3-4 Patrick Lowrey c/o Mellon Bank Building, PO Box 553 Seneca, PA 16346 814-676-5421 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday (Except Holidays) District Attorney

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Courthouse, 3rd Floor 1168 Liberty Street Franklin, PA 16323 814-432-9598 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday (Except Legal Holidays) PA Board of Probation and Parole Franklin Sub-Office 50 Gibb Road Franklin, PA 16323 814-437-7531

Updated 01/23/2017

Our mission: To assure the safety of our customers, to preserve their families, and to enhance the quality of their lives.

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