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The Cambrian Hills Center is a nonprofit organization located in Ebensburg, Pa. The center is a part of NHS Human Services (NHS), which is a community-based, nonprofit organization that serves the special needs of children and adults. The parent organization offers services in the areas of behavioral health, developmental disabilities, addictive diseases, juvenile justice and special education. It serves more than 50,000 individuals throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Virginia, North Carolina and Louisiana. NHS Human Services provides children's services that include autism and therapeutic family and foster care.The parent organization also provides in-home counseling for senior citizens and offers senior outreach services.

In 1989, ACRP initially began working with youth through child welfare and juvenile justice, but there was an almost immediate realization that services needed to be provided to entire families. A grant for Family Preservation Services made this possible. Next the agency began implementing programs in local schools. This led to the development and creation of an Alternative Education Program for youth who could not succeed in traditional school settings. ACRP now operates (4) alternative school sites that service over 125 students elementary, middle, and high school and is an approved Alternative Education Provider through the PA Department of Education. ACRP expanded its programming into the mental and behavioral health system in 1997. ACRP is now licensed through the PA Dept. of Public Welfare to provide a variety of outpatient, partial hospitalization, family, and school based programs. Through the years, ACRP has also expanded its coverage. Originally servicing clients in Johnstown, there are now 12 offices or schools covering Cambria, Somerset, Bedford, Blair and Clearfield counties, employing over 325 individuals and serving 4,000 clients, students, and families annually.

Northwestern Human Services in Portage, PA is a community-based organization that provides a range of human services to individuals in need. Their offerings include mental health support, counseling services, and assistance with developmental disabilities. With a focus on promoting well-being and independence, Northwestern Human Services strives to empower individuals to lead fulfilling lives. They work collaboratively with clients and their families to address various challenges and enhance overall quality of life. Generated from their business information