Lebanon County, Pennsylvania

Next Step

A guide to local help — for anyone going through a hard stretch. No judgment, no church membership required.

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If it's urgent right now

If someone is in immediate danger, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. These lines are answered 24/7:

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline 717-274-3363 Lebanon County Crisis 717-273-7190 Domestic Violence 717-272-5308 SARCC (Sexual Assault)

This isn't a list for emergencies — it's a starting point for the next few weeks. Most of these don't require an appointment to start. Pick one, make a call, and take it from there. You don't have to do all of it at once.

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Need food this week?

Most pantries are walk-in — no proof of income or paperwork needed to get started.

The Caring Cupboard

Food pantry serving Palmyra, Annville, and the Cleona School District area.

📞 717-838-9493 Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 9am–12pm · Wed 4–7pm

131 North Railroad St, Palmyra, PA

Jonestown Outreach Pantry

Supplemental groceries for residents of the Northern Lebanon School District area.

📞 717-820-5240 Tue & Fri 10am–12pm · Thu 4–7pm

48 West Market St, Jonestown, PA

Mission Church Food Box

One box of non-perishable food per household, monthly — first come, first served while supplies last.

📞 717-208-2850 Two Saturdays a month, 9–10am

101 S. Railroad St, Myerstown, PA

Lebanon County Christian Ministries (LCCM)

Free noon meal served weekdays 12–1pm — open to anyone. Also provides food assistance, emergency shelter connections, and referrals to other local services.

📞 717-272-4400 Lobby: Mon–Thu 10am–4pm · Fri 10am–2pm · Noon meal weekdays 12–1pm

250 S. 7th St, Lebanon, PA 17042 · lccm.us

Salvation Army Lebanon

Free groceries — open to anyone facing food insecurity.

Tue & Thu 9–11am

Call 211 to confirm current hours and address before visiting.

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Worried about rent or losing your place?

Reach out before things become an emergency — these programs move faster when there's still time.

Lebanon County Community Action Partnership (CAP)

Emergency rental assistance for families and individuals facing financial crisis, including help stopping an eviction.

📞 717-273-9328 Mon–Fri 8:30am–4:30pm

Helpful to bring: proof of income, eviction notice (if any), Social Security cards, and a list of monthly expenses.

Emergency Shelter Allowance (PA DHS)

State assistance to help someone who is homeless or close to it stop an eviction, find a short-term place to stay, or find longer-term housing.

Apply through your County Assistance Office or online at COMPASS

compass.state.pa.us — or call 211 for help applying.

Housing Authority of the County of Lebanon

Section 8 vouchers, public housing, and affordable apartments. Waitlists can be long — it's worth applying even if the need isn't immediate yet.

Apply as early as possible
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Behind on bills or need help with money?

Start here if you're not sure where to start — 211 is built exactly for that.

PA 211

A free call connects you with a real person who helps you find programs for utility bills, rent, food, child care, and more — based on your specific situation.

📞 Call 211 Or text your zip code to 898-211

Lebanon County CAP

Beyond rental help, CAP can assist with case management, child care assistance, transportation, and tax preparation.

📞 717-273-9328 Mon–Fri 8:30am–4:30pm

LIHEAP (Heating Assistance)

A seasonal program that helps pay heating bills. Ask 211 or CAP whether it's currently open and how to apply.

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Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or low?

This is for ongoing support — not an emergency. If things feel urgent, see the box at the top of the page.

Lebanon County MH/ID/EI Program

Call to ask about an intake for outpatient counseling, case management, or peer support — even if you're not sure exactly what you need yet.

📞 717-274-3415

WellSpan Philhaven

Mental health services for Lebanon County residents, including reduced-cost options for those without insurance or with limited income.

PA 211

Can also help connect you to local counseling and support groups.

📞 Call 211
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Facing an unplanned pregnancy?

Free, confidential, and judgment-free — whether you're the mother, father, or a worried friend or family member.

Align Pregnancy Services — Lebanon

Free pregnancy tests, first-trimester ultrasounds, options education, prenatal and parenting classes, material assistance (diapers, formula, baby items), and post-abortion support. No insurance needed, and walk-ins are welcome.

📞 717-274-9246 By appointment — Mon & Tue 9am–4pm, Tue & Thu evenings 6:30–8:30pm

Lebanon, PA · Also serves Lancaster, Columbia, and Ephrata locations. Text option also available — ask when you call.

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Talk to someone at our church

You don't need to be a member, or have ever been here before, to reach out.

[Your Church Name]

[A sentence or two about your church's posture — e.g. "We're a small congregation that's been part of this community for a long time. We can't fix everything, but we can listen, help you make a plan, and walk through it with you."]

  • A listening ear — call or stop by during office hours
  • Help making phone calls to the resources on this page
  • Occasional rides to appointments (ask a couple of days ahead if you can)
  • A small assistance fund for one-time needs — by conversation with the pastor
  • Prayer, if and when that's welcome
  • A follow-up call to check in the next week
📞 [Church Phone] ✉️ [Church Email]

Services: [Sunday at 10:00 AM] · [Church Address, Lebanon, PA]

Are you here to help someone else? A few thoughts.

If someone has shared something hard with you, thank you for caring enough to look this up. A few things that tend to help:

  • Listen first. You don't need to fix it — you need to hear it. Most people aren't asking for a solution on the spot.
  • Offer to sit with them while they make a call. Phone trees and intake forms are exhausting and intimidating alone. Just being there helps.
  • A ride can matter more than money. Getting to an appointment is often the hardest part.
  • Bring a meal. It says "you're not invisible" without needing words.
  • Follow up in a week. "I've been thinking about you, how did the call go?" means more than people expect.
  • Don't promise money yourself. If financial need comes up, gently connect them with the pastor about the church's assistance fund — that keeps things fair and sustainable.
  • Offer prayer, but let them lead. Not everyone wants it in the moment, and that's okay.
  • Keep it private. What's shared with you isn't for the prayer chain or casual conversation unless they say it's okay to share.

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