ICCAP Services and Programs

Representative Payee Program

Works with mental health consumers in Armstrong and Indiana Counties who receive Social Security, Supplemental Security Income or Social Security Disability payments. In the on going effort to improve consumers' ability to function independently, the program manages their Social Security benefits while assisting them in developing budgeting and banking skills.

Social Service Transportation Program

Free bus service through the Indiana County Transit Authority is available for transportation to agencies where you have an appointment ONLY. Bus tickets may also be obtained to get to a new place of employment until a first pay check is received.

Supported Engagement/Supported Work Program

This program provides job preparation classes to Indiana County residents referred by the County Assistance Office Maximizing Participation Project (MPP). Classes are devoted to training and employment. In addition to classroom instruction, intensive case management and job development are provided over an extended period of time.

USDA Rural Development Section 502-04 Loan/Grant Programs

Prescreening for persons with low or very low incomes who wish to buy or rehabilitate a property. To qualify, applicants must be credit worthy, meet the income guidelines, and be able to repay the loan. Property owners with very low incomes can qualify for a 1% loan to repair their homes under the Section 504 program. Grant funds are available only to homeowners 62 years of age or older who cannot repay any portion of the loan; these grants can only be used to correct health and safety hazards.

Weatherization Program

The Weatherization Program provides free installation of energy conservation measures to your home, such as weather-stripping for doors, window reglazing, caulking, hot water tank wraps, furnace tune-ups, basement and attic insulation and storm or replacement windows where needed. This service is available to low-income homeowners and renters, regardless of heating source.

Welfare-to-Work Transportation Project

The Welfare-to-Work Transportation Project provides transportation options for working families with children. Services include car repairs, insurance assistance, driving lessons, AAA memberships, donated vehicles and transportation to job sites.

Asset Building Program

Low-income participants learn financial strategies through Asset Building, Earned Income Tax Credit, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA), Fuel Oil Savings Account, Youth Savings Account, Family Savings Account, Budget Counseling, Financial Skills Workshops, Kiwanis Diaper Program, and the Prescription Assistance Program.

Homeless Case Management

Provides homeless intensive case management services to homeless individuals based on a developed service plan. Provide direct supportive services in order to resolve immediate household problems and work toward the long-term goals of self-sufficiency.