Member Agencies

BEAVER COUNTY ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND

Teresa Lukes, Administrative Director

400 9th St.

Conway, PA 15027

(724) 506-6477

tlukes@bcblind.org 

Beaver County Association for the Blind's Prevention of Blindness Program provides vision screenings for children and adults, a low-cost glasses program, and glasses cleaning/adjustments/repairs. They also offer educational programs such as eye health, safety and awareness for schools, senior centers, organizations and health fairs. 

Their specialized services include transportation with sighted guide, mail reading, grocery shopping, banking assistance, life skills classes, support groups, information and referrals, orientation and mobility training, rehabilitation instruction, children's programs, and assistive technology.                                                          

BEAVER COUNTY CANCER & HEART ASSOCIATION

John Horvath, Executive Director

3582 Broadhead Road, Suite 201

Monaca, PA 15061

(724) 774-6600

info@bccha.org

Beaver County Cancer & Heart Association (BCCHA) is dedicated to helping Beaver County Residents prevent cancer and cardiovascular diseases, and to supporting those affected by these conditions. We achieve this through providing support services and educational programs which include: 

• Pharmaceutical Assistance Program
• Transportation Assistance Program
• Healing in Motion Fitness Program
• Care Bags
• Support Groups
• Neighborhood Discussions
• Goodwill Giveback Program
• Angels R' Us (Pediatric Program)

...and more to come!

BEAVER COUNTY REHABILITATION CENTER, INC.

Lesley Hallas, Executive Director

131 Pleasant Drive, 2nd Floor

Aliquippa, PA 15001

(724) 378-4750

lhallas@bcrc.net

Beaver County Rehabilitation Center, Inc. (BCRC) offers community job coaching and job placement, School-to-Work transition services, Agency with Choice (AWC), and Paid Work Training Services.  BCRC also offers Psychiatric Rehabilitation and Peer Support services, both individualized and group programs for mental health transformation. BCRC's vision is to ensure that everyone served, regardless of the barriers they face, is able to acquire the skills they need to achieve their employment and recovery goals, experience increased independence, and have the opportunity to participate fully in employment and community life.

The future is bright for the more than 500 persons currently served by the agency. The participants' progress inspires the staff to work even harder to provide greater choices and more opportunities for all those we serve to grow and flourish.

BEAVER COUNTY YMCA

Mike Harich, President/CEO

2236 Third Ave.

New Brighton, PA 15066

(724) 891-8439

harichmymca@hotmail.com

The Beaver County YMCA offers a variety of programs:

Before/After School Care: with a change in the working family, the need for this program is critical. Working families need safe, reliable and affordable care for their children. Program operates in New Brighton, Riverside and Hopewell.

Child Care: Complete full-time day care center that focuses on opportunities to develop social skills and learning functions that build a healthy mind, body and spirit.

Pre-School/Before & After School Care: The half-day licensed pre-school center facilitates learning social skills for preparation to enter required educational settings. Program operates in New Brighton, Baden and Hopewell.

Teen Center: The Teen Center is an important area for teen growth. With computers for homework, tutoring, ping pong, foosball and billiards, this area is a safe haven for teens to relax, to learn, to do homework and to grow. 

BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF BEAVER COUNTY

Rachel Crisci, Executive Director

1475 3rd Ave.

New Brighton, PA 15066

(724) 843-4600

rcrisci@bcbigs.org

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Beaver County is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating and supporting one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the potential in youth. Since our founding in 1975, we have been a trusted partner in the community, serving as a beacon of hope and guidance for children facing adversity.

Through our programs, we match caring adult volunteers (Bigs) with children (Littles) to foster meaningful connections that empower youth to build confidence, achieve educational success, and make positive life choices. We provide ongoing support, resources, and encouragement to ensure these relationships thrive and create lasting impact.

We offer a variety of mentoring programs tailored to meet the unique needs of youth and volunteers:

Beyond School Walls: This innovative program connects local businesses with schools to provide workplace-based mentoring opportunities. Littles visit their Bigs at their workplace, gaining exposure to career opportunities, workplace skills, and positive role models in a professional setting. 

Community-Based Mentoring: This flexible program matches Bigs and Littles to meet on their own schedule, participating in activities they both enjoy. Whether its visiting a park, attending a sports game, or simply grabbing a meal, this program fosters meaningful, long-term relationships in a supportive environment.

Site-Based Mentoring: Taking place at schools, this program focuses on providing consistent, structured interactions. Bigs (high school students) and Littles (elementary school students) meet regularly to share activities, play games, and focus on building social-emotional skills and self-confidence. 

SCOUTING AMERICA, LAUREL HIGHLANDS COUNCIL

Tracey Burkey, Chief Development Officer

Flag Plaza Scout Center

1275 Bedford Ave.

Pittsburgh, PA 15219

tracey.burkey@scouting.org

Kenneth Smith, Senior District Executive, Beaver Valley and Frontier Districts

kenneth.smith@scouting.org

(412) 325-7966

It is the mission of Scouting America to serve others by helping to instill values in young people and prepare them to make ethical choices over their lifetime in achieving their full potential. Our Comprehensive Youth Development Program is an educational program for youth and adults to achieve three specific goals: building character, training in the responsibilities of participating citizenship, and developing personal fitness. 

CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE DIOCESE OF PITTSBURGH, INC.

Melissa Barr, Director of Counseling Services

276 East End Ave.

Beaver, PA 15009

(724) 775-0758

info@ccpgh.org

Catholic Charities provides several crucial programs:

Anger Management: Group or individual counseling with a qualified therapist teaches clients to manage troublesome emotions and behavior. Available to teenagers and adults. Male and female only groups are available.

Basic Needs Assistance: We offer assistance covering emergency needs and general case management. Available free to Beaver County residents living within 200% of the Federal Poverty Guideline.

Counseling: We offer counseling sessions for individuals, couples and families. Sessions include, but are not limited to, depression, anxiety, bereavement, mental illness and trauma. Counseling fees may be paid through insurance or assessed on a sliding scale based on household income. 

Co-Parenting and Transparenting: We offer Co-Parenting and Transparenting sessions for divorced and separating parents who wish to learn to communicate and collaborate better as they raise their children. Parenting and Family Communication sessions for parents and families working on improving their cooperation and communication skills are also available.

Pregnancy and Parenting Support Services: At our Beaver County Outreach, we provide free, confidential pregnancy testing, counseling and education, and free infant care items to expectant parents and the parents of children up to the age of two. All Pregnancy and Parenting services are free and available to all who come to us for assistance.

Referrals: We provide referrals to other social service agencies to address needs that are beyond the scope of our programs. 

GIRL SCOUTS WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA

Tammy Lang, Manager, Membership Engagement

503 Martindale St., Ste. 500

Pittsburgh, PA 15212

(724) 272-9613

tlang@gswpa.org

The Girl Scouts in Beaver County offers girls a variety of ways to participate. Our program pathways, or membership options, include troops, events, series, camps, and travel opportunities. Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania builds girls with confidence, courage and character who make the world a better place. The Girl Scout Leadership Experience provides a framework for supporting girls as they learn to lead by creating thoughtful change in their communities. Activities in the Girl Scouts Leadership Experience focus on four key areas: STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math), Outdoors, Life Skills and Entrepreneurship. 

HOMEMAKER HOME HEALTH AIDE SERVICE OF BEAVER COUNTY, INC.

Cynthia Weber, Executive Director

376 Market Street

Beaver, PA 15009

(724) 774-4002

cweber@hmhh.org

Homemaker Home Health Aide Services improve the quality of life for frail elderly and younger adults with disabilities by helping them remain independent at home. Home Health Aides assist with hands-on care for bathing, dressing and grooming, light housekeeping, meals, laundry, linen changes, shopping and supervision. Respite Care offers caregiver relief from these essential activities. Our services offer hundreds of people in our community the opportunity to remain where they most desire - home. 

LIFESTEPS, Inc.

Jodie Tabano, Director of Development

138 Friendship Circle

Beaver, PA 15009 

(724) 283-1010

jtabano@lifesteps.net

Integrated Pre-School/Early Intervention: This is an educational program for young children of all abilities. We are currently working with children from three to five years of age in a small classroom setting. Each class is three hours in length, and children are assessed in seven areas of development - communication, cognitive, motor, social, physical, affective, behavioral. An Individual Program Plan (IPP) may be designed for each child. Using the results of their evaluation, the child's strengths and needs are determined, and long- and short-term goals are established so that delays can be minimized and/or overcome. We collaborate with Pre-K Counts which allows us to serve 20 children who meet certain criteria including those with developmental concerns, English as a second language, income level below 300% of the Federal Poverty Level, and/or from single parent homes. 

Early Care/Education: An Early Care and Education program for children six weeks to six years of all abilities. The program is offered from 6:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, and is licensed as a childcare center by the PA Department of Public Welfare. The primary objective is to offer a loving, caring environment that encourages children to develop their capabilities and interests according to their own individual needs. Through activities and play, children learn social, behavioral, cognitive and language skills; thus, preparing them to enter school ready to learn and with a better chance to succeed.

MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION IN BEAVER COUNTY

Ross Watson, Executive Director

105 Brighton Ave.

Rochester, PA 15074

(724) 775-4165

mha@mhabc.org

rwatson@mhabc.org

Several programs are offered:

Education/Referral: The agency provides information, referral, support, training and education on mental health/co-occurring wellness and recovery for families, individuals, community leaders and professionals.

Advocacy: The agency provides individual and system advocacy services for individuals and families with single and complex needs and interviews individuals and families to report on their satisfaction with behavioral health services. 

Resocialization: The agency provides social programs, money management, community group activities, and life skills for individuals who live independently, in personal care homes, and community support facilities. 

MYASTHENIA GRAVIS ASSOCIATION OF WESTERN PA

Jim Joyce, Executive Director

505 Jackson Dr. 

Apollo, PA 15613

(412) 566-1545

jjoyce@mgawpa.org

The Treatment and Advocacy Center functions within the partnership with the West Penn Allegheny Health System in Pittsburgh. Administrative offices provide healthcare professionals who are experts in the field of Myasthenia Gravis. Staff provides coordinated care services, education to the medical community and families to enable early diagnosis, treatment and ongoing care and social and emotional support.

The Myasthenia Gravis Association of Western PA sponsors a MG support group in Beaver County. The group meets on the third Saturday of each month from 1 p.m.-2:30 p.m., at the Heritage Valley Health System Beaver Campus. Patients, friends and families are all welcome. Call MGA for more info and to RSVP.

THE ARC OF BEAVER COUNTY

Mary Hartley, President

711 Bingham St. 

Pittsburgh, PA 15203

1-888-272-7229

mhartley@achieva.info

The Arc of Beaver County offers advocacy and family supports for children with disabilities. They also provide employment training and opportunities for people with disabilities while matching skills and interests to community partners. 

THE CORNERSTONE OF BEAVER COUNTY

Marie Timpano, Executive Director

600 6th Street

Beaver Falls, PA 15010

(724) 846-6400

mtimpano@cornerstonebeaver.org

The Cornerstone of Beaver County provides emergency housing, basic needs, and resources for our Beaver County brothers and sisters who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Ultimately, we help create a pathway home where they can build a foundation for hope, health, and a future of possibilities. 

They also operate a 24-hour emergency men's shelter, located at 697 State Street in Vanport. The fully-staffed shelter is intentionally designed to provide a safe, welcoming and supportive environment as well as wrap-around services to help ensure that guests are able to successfully transition to permanent housing, independence, and ultimately, a future of hope and possibilities. Please contact us prior to arrival to ensure we have space available at (724) 846-6400.

LUTHERAN SERVICE SOCIETY OF WESTERN PA

Sarah Israel, Administrator

440 Lincoln Ave.

Pittsburgh, PA 15202

(412) 307-1775

sarah.israel@lutheranseniorlife.org

The Meals on Wheels Program provides a nutritious meal, as well as a face-to-face visit for persons unable to shop, cook, or otherwise produce an adequate meal for themselves. Meals are generally delivered daily (Monday-Friday) by volunteers who provide the visit with each customer to check on their safety and well-being, and report any noticeable changes in the person's health and safety.

THE SALVATION ARMY

Major Dorothy Budd, Beaver County Coordinator

414 16th St. P.O. Box 600

Beaver Falls, PA 15010

(724) 846-2330

dorothy.budd@use.salvationarmy.org

The Comprehensive Programs at the Salvation Army address the material needs of families and individuals. Food assistance is offered through our local food pantry programs, soup kitchens and children's summer lunch programs. Utility assistance and emergency lodging is provided as funds are available. Seasonal assistance in the form of winter clothing, children's Christmas gifts and family Christmas baskets are offered during the month of December. 

The Salvation Army of Beaver County maintains a variety of development activities at the following Corps: Aliquippa, Beaver Falls and Rochester. Character building and music programs for school age children provide a safe environment for youth to develop leadership, work through conflicts and develop healthy peer relationships. Church services are also offered on Sundays at each location.

WOMEN'S CENTER OF BEAVER COUNTY

Darlene Thomas, Executive Director

P.O. Box 428

Beaver, PA 15009

(724) 775-2032

dthomas@womenscenterbc.org

The Women's Center is the only provider of self-referred and walk-in emergency and transitional shelter services for victims of domestic violence and their children and for homeless women and their children. The shelter provides a safe, temporary residence for victims and homeless women and their children where they can reside and address their needs.