Centre County Drug and Alcohol is currently conducting a Prevention/Treatment Needs Assessment.  This process involves the identification and collection of data within our communities to help identify issues that need to be addressed around alcohol, tobacco, and other drug (ATOD) use/abuse in Centre County – both in the prevention area and in our treatment systems. 

A needs assessment is only as good as the data that is collected and your input is very important.  The survey takes less than 10 minutes to complete and all responses are completely confidential.  Please use the following link to complete the online survey.   http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/R5HSFQL

All of the data collected will be used to identify local issues, resources that are available, and where there are needs.  The information received will help to generate a comprehensive strategic plan for implementation of prevention, intervention, treatment, and recovery services in Centre County.  This document will also be shared with the Bureau of Drug and Alcohol Programs (along with other county drug and alcohol programs) to help guide the overall Pennsylvania State Plan.

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program offers free tax help to seniors and low-to-moderate income (generally, $50,000 and below) individuals/families. Tax assistance is offered from February through April in several locations throughout Centre County. 

In State College, tax assistance can be found at Schlow Centre Region Library starting February 6.  Assistance is provided by appointment only on Mondays and Wednesdays from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call (814) 355-6818 to set up an appointment.

More information on the locations of VITA's 4 other sites and what items residents need to bring can be found by clicking here.

VITA is a program of RSVP, the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of Centre County.  RSVP of Centre County connects active adult volunteers, age 55 and better, with volunteer opportunities at 130 non-profit agrencies throughout Centre County. 

If you would like to lend your services or find out more about the programs offered by RSVP, visit the Centre County Government webpage.

• State College Borough Police are requesting assistance in identifying suspects from the riots that occurred on November 9, 2011.

  

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