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How to use COMPASS
Here's how to use COMPASS to apply for benefits in Pennsylvania.
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Keep your community healthy during the COVID-19 outbreak. Click here to find resources to help you with food, shelter, and other needs during this difficult time.
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We live and work in the community. We are committed to providing access to quality health care services to our Participants. In addition, Keystone First Community HealthChoices connects with the communities we serve. Through participation in community outreach events, health fairs, and neighborhood functions, we make a real difference in our Participants’ lives. We lend support to, and work with, Participants and community groups to foster Participant independence by addressing issues that affect health care, including housing, transportation, community transition services, employment skills, and health education.
Together we support healthy living for all.
COVID-19 resources
211
Find resources such as food pantries, shelter, and health care based on ZIP code.
Call 211 or visit 211.org.
findhelp.org
Find resources such as food pantries, shelter, and health care based on ZIP code.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) - Food Pantries
Find a food pantry. Some locations' hours may be impacted by COVID-19. Call or email pantries to find updated information on when services are available. If you have questions, email RA‑PWFOODSECURITY@pa.gov.
https://www.dhs.pa.gov/about/Ending-Hunger/Pages/Food-Pantries.aspx
Support and Referral Hotline
A resource for those struggling with anxiety. The phone number will connect Pennsylvanians with local resources. This is available 24/7 throughout the crisis.
1-855-284-2494 (TTY 1-724-631-5600)
Pennsylvania Health Access Network Benefits Helpline
Get information on how to get health insurance by calling:
1-877-570-3642
Pennsylvania Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
Learn more about WIC benefits in Pennsylvania.
Emergency Rental Assistance (PA)
Rental assistance for households that:
- Have experienced financial hardship as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic
- Are at risk of homelessness or housing instability due to this hardship
https://www.dhs.pa.gov/coronavirus/Pages/Emergency-Rental-Assistance-Program.aspx
County Contact List (PA)
Applications can be taken either by county contact or by COMPASS.
https://www.dhs.pa.gov/coronavirus/Documents/ERAP%20CountyContact%20List%2003.10.21.pdf
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Get up-to-date information about COVID-19 and precautions.
World Health Organization (WHO)
Get up-to-date information about COVID-19.
Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH)
Get information on COVID-19 and other health information specific to Pennsylvania.
https://www.health.pa.gov/Pages/default.aspx
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS)
Learn about applying for benefits, and get statewide COVID-19 information.
https://www.dhs.pa.gov/Pages/default.aspx
COMPASS
Sign up for or locate benefit information in Pennsylvania
https://www.compass.state.pa.us/compass.web/Public/CMPHome