Pennsylvania Council on Independent Living - Independent Living Center

Address: 200 Locust Street, Suite 200
Harrisburg, PA 17101
Contact Phone: (717) 920-0530
Fax: (717) 920-0532
Website: http://www.pcil.net
Services Available: Center for Independent Living provide four core services: advocacy, peer support, information and referral, and independent living skills training.

Advocacy is working to remove the barriers to independent living and full inclusion in all aspects of community life. Sometimes Centers will advocate for the rights of one person in his or her own community. Sometimes Centers work to achieve change that will benefit thousands or even millions of persons with disabilities all over the state or the nation. This kind of systems change is often achieved through legislative and regulatory advocacy. Systems advocacy focuses on barrier removal and equal access to society.

Peer support is providing the opportunity for people to learn and grow by discussing their needs, concerns and issues with people who have had similar experiences. Sometimes staff will provide the peer support, sometimes individuals will receive their support from another person in the community, and sometimes they will take part in a support group.

Information and referral gives people access to the information and resources they need to make informed choices and get what they need to live independently.

Independent living skills training helps individuals acquire the skills they need to live. Often it will include teaching people how to employ and manage personal assistants, or care for physical needs related to their disability, or how to communicate effectively. Who better than another person with a disability to show someone the "tricks of the trade?"


To Apply: Contact the housing assistance agency at the phone number above, or via the website if available.

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Nearby Assistance Programs

PENNSYLVANIA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY Housing Counseling Agency	211 North Front Street HARRISBURG, PA 17101-1406 | 0.1 mile away	717-780-3907
Harrisburg HA Housing Authority	351 Chestnut Street Harrisburg, PA 17101 | 0.3 mile away	(717)232-6781
The Salvation Army Harrisburg Capital City Region Charitable Organization	1122 Green Street Harrisburg, PA 17102 | 0.6 mile away	717-233-6755
Alder Health Services - HIV-Related Housing and Assistance Programs HIV/AIDS Services	100 North Cameron Street, Ste. 301 Harrisburg, PA 17101 | 0.6 mile away	717-233-7190
Help Ministries Non-Profit Organization	413 S. 19th Street Harrisburg, PA 17106 | 1.4 miles away	717-238-2851
FAIR HOUSING COUNCIL OF THE CAPITAL REGION, INC Housing Counseling Agency	2100 North 6th Street HARRISBURG, PA 17110-2401 | 1.4 miles away	717-238-9540
ADVANTAGE CREDIT COUNSELING SERVICE Housing Counseling Agency	2000 Linglestown Road HARRISBURG, PA 17110-9367 | 4.8 miles away	888-511-2227

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