Coordinated Services
Potter County Human Services
Coordinated Services is a unit within the Human Services system which provides for the administration and service delivery of the system’s miscellaneous programs and grants. Specifically, Coordinated Services offers case management and service planning activities for Potter County residents who meet eligibility requirements and require such services.
The purpose of Coordinated Services is to:
- Provide services to clients ages 18 through 60 with various needs
- Serve as a resource to the Human Services system
- Appropriate new services; and
- Expand existing resources as additional needs are identified by the system
Funding for Coordinated Services is through various grants and programs. Specifically, the grants include Human Services Development Fund (HSDF), Medical Assistance Transportation Program (MATP), Emergency Food and Shelter programs (EFSP), State Food Grants (TEFAP), and funds from some of the categorical programs in the agency.
Jun 20, 2025 | Coordinated Services
Child car seats are rented to eligible individuals who will then pick up, sign for, and pay one dollar per month. These car seats meet all safety requirements.
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Emergency Food and Shelter Programs (EFSP) are designed to provide assistance for needy individuals in Potter County if they are homeless or potentially homeless. When applying for the grant, individuals must provide:
- Verification of need
- Family information
- Financial status
- Other available resources
The service provides temporary shelter to a family in need, or months’ rent. Case management is offered to assist the client in obtaining adequate housing by working closely with the housing programs and individual landlords in the area. Case management assistance is also offered for ongoing needs. Referrals to other agencies are made when appropriate.
Jun 20, 2025 | Coordinated Services
The Food Grant programs are funded through the Emergency Food and Shelter Program and through the USDA food programs. The five area food banks receive food from these programs as administered by this agency. The food programs are designed to assist eligible clients to receive food either monthly because of chronic need, or on an emergency basis.
Limited funds are also available to provide one-time food vouchers for qualifying persons. Here is a list of your community food banks.
FOOD BANKS OF POTTER COUNTY
Austin Fire Hall
42 Main Street
Austin, PA 16720
3rd Tuesday of every month
(Time varies, check Austin Food Pantry on Facebook for times)
Christian & Missionary Alliance Church
7 Alliance Avenue
Coudersport, PA 16915
Tuesdays & Thursdays
10:30 – 1:30 (Coudersport Residents 1x a month)
St. Paul Lutheran Church
Adams Street
Galeton, PA 16922
4th Friday of every month
10:00-11:00
Methodist Church
201 Lincoln Street
Shinglehouse, PA 16748
4th Saturday of every month
9:00-10:00
Riverside Methodist Church
River Street
Roulette, PA 16746
4th Tuesday of every month
4:30 – 5:30
Zion Christian Assembly
835 State Routes 49
Ulysses, PA 16948
2nd & 4th Tuesday of every month
10:00-11:00
Any questions regarding the Potter County Food Banks please contact
McKayla Freeborn
Potter County Human Services
814-544-7315 option 2
Jun 20, 2025 | Coordinated Services
The Homeless Assistance Program is funded to assist individuals that are homeless or in danger of becoming homeless. Following the initial intake, the HAP caseworker works with the client to assist in obtaining:
- Adequate housing
- Provision of rental assistance
- Linkage of participants with appropriate programs (Social Services, Housing Authority)
- Development of a service plan (which documents goals that client anticipates successfully achieving during their participation in the program)
- Completion of an exit interview when client finishes the program
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Information and Referral services are available to the general public. Services are provided to walk- ins or by telephone, and now through the Internet. Information is available on a wide range of subjects. Pamphlets, tax rebate and other applications are available. Referrals to other agencies are made when appropriate.
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The Medical Assistance Transportation Program (MATP) is funded by the State Department of Public Welfare. It is designed to assist persons who are eligible Medical Assistance recipients to receive funds to offset the transportation costs involved in obtaining medical treatment and prescription drugs.
Caseworker assistance includes:
- Initial interview and application with the client to determine eligibility for the program
- Maintaining records of the number of trips taken;
- Collection of vouchers and determination of reimbursement amount; and
- The issuance of checks to clients
PLEASE click on the following links for more information on the program and forms:
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Rental assistance can help provide housing for those in danger of becoming homeless. This will be temporary assistance to help out those in need.
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Transportation is offered to Potter County residents through the Medical Assistance Transportation Program. Please call for eligibility requirements.
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Coordinated Services provides funding for eligible applicants in need of help with utility costs. These services may include help with:
- Heating bills
- Electric bills