Below are some phone numbers for local community-based programs and services which are aimed at helping families make it through difficult times. Most of the agencies have sliding fee scales, based on ability to pay. Some accept insurance, including Medicaid, as full payment.

Sullivan County Department of Family Services (DFS), Liberty. Provides preventive Services, Child Protective Services, Foster Care, Adoption. 914/292-0100

NYS Central Registry for Child Abuse & Maltreatment, Albany. To report suspected child abuse, neglect, or maltreatment. 800/342-3720

Sullivan County Department of Probation, Monticello. Intake for family court proceedings (PINS, JD, etc.), probation supervision and referrals for services. 914/794-3000, ext. 3400

Sullivan County Department of Community Services, Liberty. Mental health counseling, drug and alcohol abuse counseling clinics. 914/292-8770

Center for Workforce Development, Monticello. Vocational counseling and job placement, including youth employment. 914/794-3000, ext. 3100

Sullivan County Youth Bureau, Liberty. Information clearinghouse, state funding channel for many youth programs. 914/292-0100

The Recovery Center, Monticello. Drug and alcohol counseling (varied services.) 914/794-8080

Kids Club Basix Counseling Center, Monticello. Drug and alcohol counseling (outpatient clinic.) 914/791-4100

CACHE Youth and Family Services, Liberty. 914/292-5821 Advocacy; referrals accepted from DFS children & family services unit. 914/791-4100

Youth Advocate Program, Liberty. Advocacy; referrals accepted from DFS children & family services unit. 914/292-0092

Catholic Charities, Monticello. 914/791-6023

Teen Link to Community (TLC), Monticello. Provides mentoring and educational support services to teens and families. 914/791-7429.

Teen Parenting Program, Liberty. Counseling and advocacy for pregnant teens and young parents. 914/292-7900

Sullivan County Childcare Council, Liberty. Childcare provider licensing and referrals. 914/292-7166

Safe Passage, Liberty. Domestic violence counseling, advocacy, crisis shelter. 914/292-5700 (24-hour hotline)

Rape Intervention Services & Education (RISE), Monticello. Sexual abuse counseling and support. 914/791-5308

Planned Parenthood, Monticello. Provides general reproductive health services, counseling, free teen clinic. 914/794-3704.

Pennsylvania Child Abuse Registry, Harrisburg. To report suspected child abuse, neglect, or maltreatment. 800/932-0313

Wayne County Children & Youth Services, Honesdale. Preventive Services, Child Protective Services, Foster Care, Adoption. 570/253-5970

Wayne County Probation Department, Honesdale. Intake for family court proceedings (dependent, JD, etc.), probation supervision and referrals for services. 570/253-5970

Northeast Tri-County Mental Health/Mental Retardation Center, Honesdale. Mental health counseling, drug and alcohol abuse counseling clinics.

Trehab Center, Honesdale. Drug and alcohol abuse counseling (outpatient clinic.) 570/253-4981

Victims Intervention Program (VIP), Honesdale. Domestic violence counseling, advocacy, crisis shelter. 570/253-0721 (24-hour hotline)

CHADD of Wayne & Pike Counties, Hawley. 570/226-6916

Catholic Social Services of Pike County, Milford. 570/296-1054 or 800/916-1913

Minestarium of Churches, Grace Episcopal, Honesdale. 570/253-2760

Crises Pregnancy Center of the Poconos, Stroudsburg. 570/424-1113

Kidspeace National Centers for Kids In Crisis, Honesdale. 570/253-7910