Resources
Problem gambling is any gambling, betting or wagering that causes family, financial, legal, emotional or other problems for the individual, their family or others. Gambling problems can be mild, or quite severe, and can worsen over time.
Often recognized by the term ‘Gambling Disorder’, and previously known as compulsive gambling or pathological gambling, this issue was first recognized as an ‘Impulse Control Disorder’ by the American Psychiatric Association in 1980 as a result of the pioneering work of Robert Custer M.D.
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Gambling Disorder is now classified in the “Addiction and Related Disorders” category in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, fifth edition, published by the American Psychiatric Association. This disorder is identified as a persistent and recurrent problematic gambling behavior that has lead to clinically significant impairment or distress.
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While millions of Americans, and hundreds of thousands of Pennsylvanians experiencing gambling related problems, it is important to know that help is available.
The Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) will presents ATLAS, an Addiction Treatment Locator, Assessment, and Standards Platform. Shatterproof, a national nonprofit organization, developed ATLAS to help individuals navigate the drug and alcohol treatment landscape to find high-quality care for themselves or their loved ones.
ATLAS is a first-of-its-kind resource to provide transparent and reliable information when used by:
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the public in selecting drug and alcohol treatment services;
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providers to benchmark and improve quality; and
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state authorities to better inform technical assistance and the allocation of critical substance use treatment resources
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information provided by https://www.paproviders.org/​
Naloxone Access
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* The Somerset SCA is a Recognized Entity.
All Somerset County residents have access to the free harm reduction items listed above. Please call our office at 814-445-1530, for more information
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Veterans Resources
Veterans Justice Outreach Coordinators
814-943-8164
Ext: 16736 (Cambria, Cameron, Elk, Jefferson)
Ext: 14891 (Bedford, Blair, Clearfield, Indiana, Somerset)
Ext: 14151 (Centre, Clinton, Huntington, Mifflin, Juniata)
Assisted Living Options for People Struggling with Addiction
According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, substance abuse affects about 17 percent of adults over the age of 60. The most common forms of addiction in this age group are alcohol and prescription drug abuse. While some of these individuals have had substance abuse problems for many years, others develop their addiction late in life.
Food Resources in Somerset County
Somerset County Mobile Food Bank
814-443-6573, website with schedule- www.scmfb.org
Food Pantries
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Boswell Helping Hands - Serves North Star area - Open from 9-12 p.m. Thursdays -Located at 301 Center St., Boswell - 814-703-0572
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Berlin Pantry - Serves Berlin and Shanksville areas - Open 9-11 a.m. Wednesdays - Located at Trinity United Church of Christ, 610 Main St., Berlin - 814-442-7550
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Confluence Pantry - Serves Turkeyfoot Valley area - Open from 9-11 a.m. 2nd Friday of month - Located at 711 Logan Pl., Confluence - 814-279-4884
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Hollsopple Pantry - Serves Conemaugh Township area - Open from 9-3. 1st Monday & Wednesday of month - 9am-3pm - Located at 107 Stevens Ln., Hollsopple - 814-479-3131
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Casselman Valley Helpers - Serves Meyersdale & Salisbury areas - Open from 9-10 a.m. 1st Friday of the Month - Located at Zion Lutheran Church, 355 Center St., Meyersdale - 814-634-5659
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Shade/Central City Pantry - Serves Shade-Central City area - Open from 9-11 a.m. 2nd Saturday of month - Located at Missionary Church, 785 Lohr St., Central City - 814-288-7107
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Somerset Pantry - Serves Somerset & Rockwood areas - Open 8-11 a.m. Wednesdays - Located at Trinity Lutheran Church, 918 Tayman Ave., Somerset – 814-445-5446
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Windber Pantry - Serves Windber area - Open from 8:30-11:30 a.m. 1st & 3rd - Tuesday of each month - Located at 401 Jackson Ave., Windber
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Salvation Army Somerset – Emergency Food Pantry - Serves Somerset County - Open 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. weekdays - Located at 334 W. Main St., Somerset- 814-445-9232
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Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank- Backpack and Summer Youth Café Programs https://pittsburghfoodbank.org/what-we-do/kids/
Resources:
SUN Bucks: Pennsylvania’s Summer EBT program- a new grocery benefits program that provides households with a one-time payment of $120 for each eligible child to buy food while school is out. https://www.dhs.pa.gov/Services/Assistance/Pages/SUNBucks.aspx
Somerset County Tapestry of Health (WIC) - 651 South Center Ave., Somerset, PA - 814-443-1901
Meals on Wheels - Serves low-cost home delivered meals to homebound people age 60 and over - Call 814-443-2787 in Somerset
Support & Referral Helplines
988 Lifeline Chat and Text - 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline​
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Crisis Text Line: Text “PA” to 741-741
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Veteran Crisis Line: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
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Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990
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Get Help Now Hotline (for substance use disorders): 1-800-662-4357
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Helpline Home-National Council on Problem Gambling: 1-800-426-2537
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United Way of Pennsylvania: Text your zip code to 898-211 for resources and information in your community.
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Department of Human Services 1-855-284-2494. For TTY, dial dial 724-631-5600