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Panther Valley School District

Every Panther is Connected

Student and Family Resources

Student and Family Support

Panther Valley School District connects families with resources and services that support student success, including academic support, health and wellness, food assistance, family engagement, and community programs.

Explore the resources below to find support for your student and family. If you need additional assistance, please contact your child’s school office.

  • 211 - Pennsylvania 2-1-1 East is a free, confidential, non-emergency, comprehensive information and referral service that connects Berks, Lancaster, Lehigh and Northampton county residents with the health and human services they need.

  • Finding Your Way in PA is a Pennsylvania based mobile and desktop app designed to share services, resources, and information with young people and families, particularly those experiencing homelessness. While using the app, users can search for and request assistance with services and resources in their current location, local communities, and throughout PA to connect them with helpful supports.

  • PA CareerLink® Carbon County – Job search assistance, resume help, career counseling, training opportunities, and employment resources. 50 E. Locust St., Suite 1, Nesquehoning | 570-325-2701

    Office of Vocational Rehabilitation - Helps people with medical conditions, mental health problems, or addiction issues who
    are having difficulty finding or keeping a job due to their condition 45 N. 4th Street, Allentown, PA 18102 | (610) 821-6441

  • Lehigh Valley Children’s Centers (LVCC) – Pre-K Counts and early childhood education programs for children ages 3–5. Coaldale | 570-393-7233

    PathStone Head Start – Free Head Start, Early Head Start, and Pre-K Counts programs for eligible children and families. Lehighton | 610-377-5671

  • Panther Valley Community Food Pantry – Panther Valley Elementary School, Nesquehoning
    3rd Wednesday of each month | 5:00 PM–6:00 PM

    Trinity Lutheren Church Food Pantry – 104 East Abbott Street, Lansford
    3rd Monday of each month | 9:30 AM–11:30 AM

    Grace Community Church Food Pantry – 15 W. Ridge St., Lansford |
    Saturday after the 4th Thursday of each month from 10:00 AM–2:00 PM

    Meed’s Memorial United Methodist Church Food Pantry – 126 W. Catiwissa St., Nesquehoning
    3rd Thursday of each month | 1:00 PM–3:30 PM

    Summit Hill Food Pantry – Summit Hill Heritage Center
    4th Tuesday of each month | 10:00 AM–12:00 PM

  • Carbon County Housing Authority – Affordable housing, public housing & Housing Choice Vouchers. Lehighton | 610-377-9375

    Carbon County Action Committee for Human Services – Emergency housing & rental assistance for individuals and families facing eviction or homelessness. Lehighton | 610-377-6400

    Family Promise of Carbon County – Temporary shelter, meals & support for families experiencing homelessness. Nesquehoning | 610-379-4757

    Lehighton Cold Weather Station – Cold-weather overnight shelter, meals & basic services. Open when temperatures reach 25 degrees or below. Lehigton | 570-952-4244

  • Dial 988 - Suicide and Crisis Hotline (similar to dialing 911 in the event of an emergency, this is for mental health crises)
    Greater Lehigh Valley Warmline 6:00 AM – 2:00 AM, 7 days a week: 610-820-8451
    Statewide Support & Referral Helpline: 1-855-284-2494. For TTY, dial 724-631-5600
    National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-TALK (8255)
    Nacional de Prevención del Suicidio: 888-628-9454
    Crisis Text Line: Text “PA” to 741-741
    Safe2Say: 1-844-723-2729 or www.safe2saypa.org
    Veteran Crisis Line: 800-273-TALK (8255)
    Disaster Distress Helpline: 800-985-5990
    Get Help Now Hotline (for substance use disorders) 800-662-4357
    Pennsylvania Sexual Assault Helpline – 888-772-7227
    National Domestic Violence Helpline – 800-799-7233

  • School Counselors

    Danielle Bales – Panther Valley Elementary School | Email:
    Maddie Biechy – Panther Valley Intermediate School | Email:
    Aaron Joyce – Grades 7 & 8 | Email:
    Lisa Ogozalek – Freshmen, Sophomores, & Juniors | Email:
    Trish O’Gurek – Seniors | Email:

    Social Service Coordinators

    Cartwheel – Virtual mental health counseling and family support for Panther Valley students.
    St. Luke’s YESS – School-based mental health counseling and support for students.

  • Victoria Smith – PV Elementary School Nurse | Email:
    Brandi DeAngelo – PV Intermediate School Nurse | Email:
    Regina Kuzma – PV Junior Senior High School Nurse | Email:
    Star Community Health – Medical, dental, and behavioral health services for children and families. | 
    Star Community Health Dental Van – Dental screenings, preventive care, and dental services for children. | Contact your child's school nurse
    Carbon County Maternal & Family Health – Nutrition support and resources for eligible pregnant women, infants, and young children | 610-880-8432
    COMPASS - Commonwealth of PA Access to Social Services - cash assistant, energy assistance, food stamps, health coverage, home-based and long-term care
    CHIP - Children's Health Insurance Program
    Carbon-Monroe-Pike Drug & Alcohol Commission – Prevention, assessment, treatment referrals, case management, and recovery support for individuals and families affected by substance use. 24/7 Referral Center: 1-866-824-3578 | Carbon County Office: 610-377-5177

  • Check ParentSquare regularly for updates on pop-up events, giveaways, and community resources that may be available to support you adn your family.

    New opportunities and event details will be shared through ParentSquare as they become available.