RESOURCES FOR RESIDENTS

Get Help

If you have COVID-19 symptoms or believe you have been exposed to COVID-19, call your doctor first.

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There are currently three testing sites in Pike County:

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Pike County Training Center

• By prescription only

• Tuesday and Thursday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• Location: 135 Pike County Boulevard, Hawley, PA

This testing site was initiated by Wayne Memorial Health System along with Pike County’s Emergency Management officials and the Pike County Commissioners.  

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Dingmans Medical Center

• By prescription only

• If you are a new patient, click here to pre-register

• If you are a current patient, call 570-828-8000 to schedule a Televisit

• Location: 592 Route 739 Suite 1, Dingmans Ferry, PA

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Walmart

• Drive-through testing 

• Free tests for people without a prescription

• Appointments are required

• Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 7 to 9 a.m.

• Click here for more information or to schedule an appointment

• Location: 220 Route 6 & 209, Milford, PA

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Learn about health insurance special enrollment periods.

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Report child abuse or get help with domestic violence

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Food

Find a food pantry close to you using this tool from Second Harvest Food Bank of Lehigh Valley and Northeast Pennsylvania

Apply for SNAP (food stamps)

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Wallenpaupack Area School District offers a free grab and go breakfast and lunch for students. Click here for more information.

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If you are in need of food assistance, you can also call the USDA National Hunger Hotline at 1-866-3-HUNGRY or 1-877-8-HAMBRE (for Spanish) from Monday through Friday (7 a.m. to 10 p.m. ET).

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Housing

Resources for homeowners and renters from Fannie Mae

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Resources for homeowners

• Pandemic Mortgage Assistance Program (PHFA)

• Resources to help you avoid foreclosure

• CARES Act forbearance for USDA, FHA, and VA mortgage borrowers

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Resources for renters

• CARES Rent Relief Program (PHFA)

• For assistance with rental payments, contact the Pike County Human Services office at (570) 296-3434 or send them an email.
   

Utility Assistance

• Pike County Light & Power Good Neighbor Fund

• Pike County Light & Power New Start Program

• PPL Electric Utilities assistance programs

• Met-Ed assistance programs

• Heating Assistance - LIHEAP

• Blue Ridge Communications

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Learn about your fair housing rights

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Pike County's Fair Housing officer is Robert Ruiz. For assistance related to fair housing, call (570) 296-3434 or send him an email.

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Work and Money

Keep yourself safe at work with these tips from the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry

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Unemployment Compensation

• Apply for Unemployment Compensation

• Apply for Pandemic  Emergency Unemployment Compensation  (for people who have exhausted regular unemployment compensation benefits)

• Apply for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (for people who are self-employed, gig workers, or independent contractors)

• Not sure which to apply for? See these Frequently Asked Questions

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Other Benefits

• Apply for Workers Compensation

• Learn about employee paid leave through the Families First Coronavirus Response Act

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Update Your Resume and Look for a Job

• Pike County Workforce Development

• Pennsylvania Career Guide

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Concerned about the practices of your employer or another business? Report it to the Pennsylvania Department of Health using this form 

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Help with Money

• Information about Coronavirus Tax Relief and Economic Impact Payments

• Frequently asked questions about banking

• Protect yourself financially from the impact of COVID-19

To report fraud related to COVID-19, contact the U.S. Department of Justice

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