Department of Social Services

Our Vision

Persons with mental illness, intellectual disabilities and other human service needs have the opportunity to exercise choice and control in their lives and the responsibility to use their strengths and abilities to contribute to their family and community.

Emergency Rental Assistance Program 2 (ERAP 2)

The Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP 2) is no longer accepting applications at this time.
For more information, contact:
Center for Community Action 
1216 Pleasant Valley Blvd Suite 301
Altoona, PA  16602
814-201-2285
Email: tjones@ccaofpa.org

Human Services Block Grant (HSBG) Annual Plan 

HSBG 2024/2025 2nd Public Hearing Agenda - August 2, 2024
HSBG 2024/2025 Annual Plan 2nd Public Hearing - August 2, 2024
HSBG 2024/2025 1st Public Hearing Agenda - May 29, 2024
HSBG 2024/2025 Annual Plan 1st Public Hearing - May 29, 2024
HSBG 2023/2024 Annual Plan 2nd Public Hearing - August 31, 2023
HSBG Annual Plan 2nd Public Hearing Agenda - August 31, 2023
HSBG 2023/2024 Annual Plan 1st Public Hearing - May 24, 2023
HSBG Annual Plan 1st Public Hearing Agenda - May 24, 2023

If you are experiencing a Mental Health Crisis

Call (814) 889-2141 Choose option 1

Mental Health Services

(814) 889-2279

blair county social services advisory board
2025 meeting schedule
Southern alleghenies service mgt group, 157 lakemont park blvd, altoona, pa
11:30 AM - Thursday
february 6, 2025
April 3, 2025
June 5, 2025
August 7, 2025
October 2, 2025
December 4, 2025

AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST FUND ADVISORY BOARD
2025 MEETING SCHEDULE
Blair County Courthouse, 423 Allegheny St, Suite 441B, Hollidaysburg, PA, Conference 4B
8:15 AM - Wednesday
February 12, 2025
May 14, 2025
August 13, 2025
November 12, 2025

Blair county social services advisory board 
2024 meeting schedule

Southern Alleghenies Service Mgmt Group, 157 Lakemont Park Blvd, Altoona, PA
11:30 A.M.
February 1, 2024
February 1 Agenda
April 4, 2024
April 1 Agenda
June 6, 2024
June 6 Agenda
August 1, 2024
August 1 Agenda
October 3, 2024
October 3 Agenda
December 5, 2024
December 5 Agenda

Affordable Housing Trust Fund
2024 Meeting schedule

Blair County Courthouse, 423 Allegheny Street, Suite 441B, Hollidaysburg, PA
Conference Room 4B
8:15 A.M.
February 14, 2024
February 14 Agenda
May 8, 2024
May 8 Agenda
August 14, 2024
August 14 Agenda
November 13, 2024
November 13 Agenda

bLAIR COUNTY SOCIAL SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD
2023 meeting schedule

Blair Healthchoices, 81 Holliday Hills Dr., Hollidaysburg, PA
11:30 A.M.
February 2
February 2, 2023 Agenda
April 6
April 6, 2023 Agenda
June 1
Agenda June 1, 2023
August 3
August 3, 2023 Agenda
October 5
October 5, 2023 Agenda
December 7
December 7, 2023 Agenda

Affordable housing trust fund
2023 meeting schedule

Blair County Courthouse, 423 Allegheny Street, Suite 441B, Hollidaysburg, PA
Conference Room 4B
8:15 A.M. 
February 8
February 8, 2023 Agenda
May 10
May 10, 2023
August 9
August 9, 2023 Agenda
November 8-CANCELED (Rescheduled for December 13)
December 13
December 13, 2023 Agenda

Blair County Social Services Advisory Board
2022 Meeting Schedule

Blair HealthChoices, 81 Holliday Hills Dr., Hollidaysburg, PA
(GPS Users:  Use 120 Holliday Hills Dr., Hollidaysburg, PA)
11:30 A.M

February 3 (Virtual Meeting Only - Please contact Social Services for access information.)
Agenda February 3, 2022
April 7
Agenda April 7, 2022
June 2 (Virtual Meeting Only - Please contact Social Services for access information.)
Agenda June 2, 2022
August 4
Agenda August 4, 2022
October 6
Agenda October 6, 2022
December 1
Agenda December 1, 2022

Affordable Housing Trust Fund
2022 Meeting Schedule 

Blair County Courthouse, Conference Room 4B
8:15 A.M.
February 9 (Virtual Meeting Only - Please contact Social Services for access information.)
Agenda February 9, 2022
May 11
Agenda May 11, 2022
August 10
Agenda August 10, 2022
November 9
Agenda November 9, 2022

Blair County Social Services Advisory Board
2021 Meeting Schedule                                    

Blair HealthChoices, 81 Holliday Hills Dr., Hollidaysburg, PA
In-Person Meetings are being held.                                                  

February 4                                    
April 1
June 3
August 5
October 7
Agenda October 7, 2021
December 2
Agenda December 2, 2021

Affordable Housing Trust Fund Advisory Board
2021 Meeting Schedule

Blair County Courthouse, Conference Room 4 B
In-Person Meetings are being held.
February 10
May 12
August 11
November 10
Agenda November 10, 2021

Contact

BLAIR COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Blair County Courthouse
Suite 441B
423 Allegheny Street
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648-2022

Phone: (814) 693-3023
Fax: (814) 693-3052

director

Tricia Johnson
tjohnson@blairco.org
Ext 1480