Human Services

1. About Us

   The primary mission of the Human Services Agency is to serve the needs of Wayne County residents, promote independence and contribute to the quality of life in our community.

2. Area Agency on Aging

   This is the first place to go to get accurate, unbiased information on all aspects of life related to aging or living with a disability.

3. Behavioral and Developmental Programs

   Wayne County’s Office of Behavioral health is committed to providing our consumers with the highest quality behavioral health care services, which are easily accessible, respectful of the individual and family, welcoming and focusing services delivery on the unique needs of each individual.

4. Children & Youth

   Our Mission is to provide services which promote safer children, successful adolescents, stronger parents, sound families and supportive communities.

5. Drug & Alcohol

   The Wayne County Drug & Alcohol (D&A) Commission has partnered with the Wayne County Heroin Prevention Task Force to put a life-saving opioid overdose antidote into the hands of family, friends and community members who may be in a position to save a life.

6. Early Intervention Services

   While all children grow and develop in unique ways, some children experience delays in their development. Children with developmental delays and disabilities benefit from The Pennsylvania Early Intervention program, a state supported network of parents, service practitioners, and others which builds upon the natural learning opportunities that occur within the daily routines of a child and their family.

7. Information & Referral

   The Wayne County Human Services Agency developed a computer program capable of storing and retrieving information about services provided by the many agencies utilized by Wayne County residents.

8. Pantry

   The Wayne County Pantry Program is sponsored through County Government. It is operated under the leadership of the Wayne County Pantry Board which is comprised of private citizens.

9. Prescription Discount Card

   Any county resident without prescription coverage can use this program. Even if you have insurance for prescription drugs, you may still benefit from the discount card, since it may save you money on prescription drugs your existing plan does not cover.

10. Privacy

    Information about privacy and rights to health information.

11. Transportation

    Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (Penn DOT) has initiated a planning process to help guide decision making with regard to long range transportation planning in the future.

12. Volunteer Program

    Users may find more information about the Wayne County Volunteer Program on this page.

13. Wayne County 911 Special Needs Project

    If you have an individual in your household that has special needs or circumstances, and you would like the 911 center to have this information in the event of an emergency then this page offers more information and a form about how to do this.

14. System of Care

    In the Wayne County System of Care, youth, family and system leaders works together to create sustainable change to empower those involved in youth-serving systems to be responsible and accountable for outcomes.