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Community Connections of Clearfield/Jefferson Counties

Our Mission 

Committed to Responsive, Community-Based Solutions

The purpose of Community Connections of Clearfield/Jefferson Counties, as an office of County Government, is to assure services for those individuals with mental health, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and early intervention needs are available to residents of Clearfield and Jefferson Counties regardless of the individual’s or family’s ability to pay. The mission of Community Connections is to provide the people of its communities with the resources needed to live meaningful lives.

Where Can I Find the Assistance I Need?

Mental Health Services

We are here to ensure exceptional supports are available in our Counties to adults, older adults, and transition-age youth with serious mental illness and co-occurring disorders utilizing recovery, resiliency, and self-determination principles. 

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Intellectual Disability Services

The mission of the Intellectual Disabilities Department is to create, promote and enhance the services and supports available to individuals with Intellectual Disabilities to foster choices, meaningful personal relationships, community participation, dignity and respect as valued citizens.

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Early Intervention Services

The Early Intervention (EI) Program provides services to children from birth to three years of age who have special needs due to developmental delays or disabilities designed to assist both caregivers and children.

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Useful and Timely Links

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Disclaimer: Community Connections strives to share timely and relevant information to support our local communities. For the most accurate and up-to-date resources, please refer directly to the following official sources: the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, the Office of Developmental Programs, the Office of Child Development and Early Learning, and the Office of Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services.

The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services

Our mission is to assist Pennsylvanians in leading safe, healthy, and productive lives through equitable, trauma-informed, and outcome-focused services while being an accountable steward of commonwealth resources.

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Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services

OMHSAS ensures a responsive behavioral health system is developed, maintained, and reviewed for Pennsylvanians enrolled in the Behavioral Health-Health Choices (BH-HC) managed care program and receiving county-based programming.

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The Office of Developmental Programs

The mission of the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) is to support Pennsylvanians with intellectual disabilities and autism to achieve greater independence, choice, and opportunity and live Everyday Lives.

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The Office of Child Development and Early Learning

The Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) is a dual deputate of the Department of Human Services (DHS) and the Department of Education (PDE).

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The Impact of Our Work

See the Lives We’ve Touched

Rescued Over 3,000 Pets

Saving Lives: 92% Adoption Rate

2,500 Pets Rescued in the Last 5 Years

1,950 Happy Adoption Stories

75% Decrease in Local Euthanasia Rates

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