Human Services
The McKean County Department of Human Services (DHS) is a branch of county government that oversees the coordination of the human services system. The Department works closely with the private non-profit sector to maximize community resources through effective utilization of multiple sources of available funding.
The following services are coordinated under the Human Services Department:
Department of Human Services
17155 Route 6
Smethport, PA 16749
814-887-3350
HOTLINES
Child Abuse
PA ChildLIne 24 hours
1-800-932-0313
Elder Abuse
1-800-490-8505
Abuse of an Adult with a Disability
1-800-490-8505
Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence
1-888-822-6325
Substance Abuse Helpline
1-800-662-4357
The following services are coordinated under the Human Services Department:
- Mental Health Services
- Intellectual Disability Services
- Early Intervention Services
- Children and Youth Services
Family Engagement
Independent Living Services
Foster Care Program
The function of the DHS is to provide a variety of services that will help individuals develop and maintain independent and healthy lifestyles. DHS identifies the needs in McKean County, pursues public and private resources to meet those needs, and facilitates coordination among a variety of services and programs. The following are guiding principles of the Department.- Facilitate recovery for adults and resiliency for children
- Are responsive to individuals’ unique strengths and needs throughout their lives;
- Focus on prevention and early intervention
- Recognize, respect and accommodate differences as they relate to culture/ethnicity/race, religion, gender identity and sexual orientation
- Ensure individual human rights and eliminate discrimination and stigma;
- Are provided in a comprehensive array by unifying programs and funding that build on natural and community supports unique to each individual and family
- Are developed, monitored and evaluated in partnership with consumers, families and advocates
- Represent collaboration with other agencies and service systems.
- Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services
- Child Care Information Services
- Department of Human Services Area Agency on Aging
- Area Transit Authority
- McKean County Redevelopment and Housing Authority
- McKean County Assistance Office
- Pennsylvania Department of Health McKean County State Health Center
- Court Appointed Special Advocates
Department of Human Services
17155 Route 6
Smethport, PA 16749
814-887-3350
HOTLINES
Child Abuse
PA ChildLIne 24 hours
1-800-932-0313
Elder Abuse
1-800-490-8505
Abuse of an Adult with a Disability
1-800-490-8505
Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence
1-888-822-6325
Substance Abuse Helpline
1-800-662-4357
Notice of Nondiscrimination Policy
McKean County Children & Youth Services complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.