Spotlight On Business: Skills Of Central PA Inc.

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For nearly 65 years, Skills of Central PA has been enhancing the lives of people living with behavioral health, and intellectual or development challenges.  

Offering a wide range of programs and services, Skills works to create opportunities that introduce possibility and hope.

As a premier health and human services provider, Skills of Central PA is a person-centered organization striving to build and improve connections with the individuals we support, their families and the communities we serve.

Skills has over 1,000 employees and serves nearly 1,200 individuals in the 16 counties that are served by the many programs offered.

Skills headquarters is located in State College at 341 Science Park Rd., Suite 6 State College, PA 16803.

Established in 1989, its Psych Rehab program in Philipsburg offers support to individuals with mental health diagnosis.

This program runs hands on educational groups that inspire hope and build on the skills needed to be a successful part of the community.

Free transportation is provided to and from the program. Skills also offers outings paid for by the program. Bowling, hiking, baseball games and grocery shopping are just a few of the outings that are offered.

Individuals work on their chosen goals while at site and in the community with the support and encouragement of staff.

Skills values empowerment, partnership, integrity, quality and learning. These values will be seen by program participants each day they attend our program.

Skills believes people are the primary decision makers over their lives and well-being. Its day program operates from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and a free meal is offered each day.

The Philipsburg location is conveniently located at 200 Shady Ln., at the Moshannon Valley Enterprise Center. Your mental health matters, Skills is here to help.

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