Resources Overview

Community Resources

Founded in 1960, Skills of Central Pennsylvania (Skills) is one of the oldest and largest human service organizations serving people with disabilities in central Pennsylvania. As of 2009, Skills provides residential, community, employment, and behavior support services to individuals with physical, developmental, and emotional disabilities in 17 Pennsylvania counties and employs about 900 staff. Skills also provides services for children and adolescents in county custody.

Skills of Central Pennsylvania receives most referrals for services through the Department of Public Welfare.

Local Support Coordinators can be contacted through the County MH/MR Offices.

Funding is provided by both governmental and nongovernmental organizations as well as individual donors. For more information, visit the Funding Sources & Supporting Organizations page.

For a map of Skills service areas, visit the Partner Counties page.

A United Way Member Agency

Skills of Central Pennsylvania, Inc. Vision:
Our Vision for Skills of Central Pennsylvania, Inc. is to be recognized and respected for providing high-quality and cost-effective services.

Skills of Central Pennsylvania, Inc. Mission:
Skills of Central Pennsylvania, Inc., a private, nonprofit organization, is committed to creating opportunities and providing support for people who need specialized services to enhance all aspects of their lives.