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DisclaimerBlair County provides the information below to the community as possible resources that may potentially benefit residents of Blair County. Blair County does not make any representation regarding eligibility of these resources by members of the public, nor can Blair County endorse these particular resources specifically or in relation to other resources that may not be included. You will be leaving the Blair County website if you click on the links below. ResourcesEmergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP)Landlord/Tenant Mediation ProgramBlair County COVID-19 Behavioral Health HelplineResources (cont. )Click here for Tips for Social Distancing, Quarantine, and IsolationClick here for Information on Emergency Food Assistance During COVID-19 MitigationClick here for Tips on How to Cope with Stress During an Infectious Disease OutbreakClick here for The President's Coronavirus Guidelines for AmericaClick here for Advice from the CDC on Taking Care of Your Emotional HealthClick here for Information on the Social Stigma Associated with COVID-19Click here for Tips for Survivors on Coping After a Disaster or Other Traumatic EventClick here for Advice on Managing Stress Associated with COVID-19Click here for Information on COVID-19 for People With Substance Use Disorders (SUD)Click here for United Way and PA 211's List of ResourcesClick here for PA Dept. of Health's COVID-19 Fact Sheets and ResourcesClick here for a Short Video with Tips for Managing Social IsolationClick here for Access to the Mental Health Resource HubClick here for Homeland Security's Tips on Avoiding COVID-19 FraudClick here for Coping with COVID-19 and the HolidaysResources for ParentsClick here for Advice from the CDC on How to Talk with Children about Coronavirus Disease 2019Click here for a Video on How to Talk to your Children about COVID-19 (Video hosted on Facebook)Click here for Resources for Parents on How to Cope with COVID-19Click here for a Children's Activity Book from the CDC on Coping After a Disaster (ages 3-10)Click here for Advice from the CDC on Helping Children Cope with EmergenciesClick here for a Parent/Caregiver Guide on Helping Families Cope with COVID-19Click here for a Parent Guide on Managing Child Anxiety Due to COVID-19Resources for First RespondersClick here for Tips from the CDC on Taking Care of YourselfClick here for Advice on Managing Healthcare Workers' Stress Associated with COVID-19Click here for Advice on How to Manage Stress for Workers Exposed to COVID-19Click here for Suggestions on Sustaining Resilience During the COVID-19 Response Resources for Dealing with Traumatic EventsClick here for Coping With Grief After Community ViolenceClick here for Coping With Mass Violence/Community ViolenceClick here The Impact of Disaster and Mass Violence Events on Mental HealthClick here for Age-related Reactions to a Traumatic Event The County of Blair is providing links to these resources to help spread accurate information about COVID-19 and about how we can help protect and inform ourselves and others. The County of Blair is not responsible for any of the content available on the provided links.
ContactBLAIR COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICESBlair County CourthouseSuite 441B423 Allegheny StreetHollidaysburg, PA 16648-2022Phone: (814) 693-3023Fax: (814) 693-3052directorTricia Johnsontjohnson@blaircountypa. govExt 1480
Overview of Free Mediation Services in Blair County
Family Services Incorporated offers a free mediation process for landlords and tenants in Blair County. This service is designed as an alternative to filing for eviction, aiming to resolve disputes through communication rather than litigation.
Benefits of Mediation
Mediation provides a structured way for both parties to:
- Address and resolve specific concerns.
- Communicate naturally without the need for legal technicalities.
- Recognize shared needs, such as housing stability for tenants and financial recovery for landlords.
- Avoid the costs and negative impacts associated with court litigation.
- Maintain an ongoing relationship through better communication.
Scope of Assistance
Mediators assist parties in addressing:
- Back rent payments.
- Payment plans.
- Maintenance needs.
- Preventing evictions.
How the Process Works
The mediation process follows these steps:
- A trained, neutral third-party mediator facilitates the conversation.
- Each person is given a chance to explain their point of view.
- All parties jointly decide which issues need to be resolved.
- Possible solutions are considered, and the best options are chosen.
- In most cases, a written agreement is signed by all parties to conclude the mediation successfully.
Important Disclaimers
- No Financial Guarantee: Participation in mediation does not guarantee financial assistance.
Contact Information
To arrange for mediation or for more information, contact Family Services Incorporated:
- Phone: (814) 944-3583, extension 324
- Address: 2022 Broad Avenue, Altoona, PA 16601
- Website: www. familyservicesinc. net
- Email: info@familyservicesinc. net