Resources & Services at Abington

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University Resources

PSU Abington Office of Student Care and Advocacy is available to assist in identifying housing options and accessing government benefits.    

Contact: Mary Ellen Glick, Case Manager 
Email: mpg5645@psu.edu
Office: 102B Lares Building 
Phone: (215) 881-7353

Emergency Housing Resources

The Your Way Home (YWH) Call Center is a centralized system for screening and intake for individuals and families in Montgomery County experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, homelessness. Instead of calling individual shelters, those experiencing homelessness or those at-risk of becoming homeless can call one toll-free number and get connected to appropriate services. Calls to the Center are answered by operators at 2-1-1 SEPA, which has access to up-to-date data about which providers have space available, and other services and information. Dial 2-1-1 or 1-866-964-7925 or text 898-211. 

Government Resources

Abington Township provides an online document on living in the area.

Pennsylvanians can apply for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and other public assistance programs online or by phone at 1-866-550-4355. On-site County Assistance Office (CAO) services are available if clients cannot access online services or need assistance that cannot be accessed through the COMPASS website or by calling the Customer Service Centers at 215-560-7226 for Philadelphia clients or 1-877-395-8930 for clients in all other counties. 

Legal Resources

Penn State Student Legal Services is available to Abington students. All services are free and confidential. Common landlord-tenant issues include lease reviews, evictions and disputes with landlords over the condition of the property, maintenance or security deposit returns.