A number of government and nonprofit organization resources are available to help Bucks Countians in need, but finding out about what ones can help or even exist can be difficult.
In an effort to help, county government opened the Bucks Human Services Connect Hub at the administration building at 55 East Court Street in Doylestown Borough. The center is open for walk-ins from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Credit: County of Bucks
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The center is manned by a full-time resource navigator who can connect residents with services that can help meet their needs. The navigator can put residents in touch with government departments and outside, nonprofit partners.
“The goal is, this is a one-stop shop,” said Diane Ellis-Marseglia, chairperson of the Bucks County Commissioners. “You call here, and you’re going to get the right referral.”
The ribbon was cut by officials on Tuesday during a small ceremony.
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Residents who can’t make it for an in-person visit are able to contact the Bucks Human Services Connect Hub via phone at 215-348-6201, or by sending an email to TheHub@buckscounty.org.
“Whether you’re trying to get support for an older adult, you’re trying to connect your child to mental health services, or if you’re experiencing food or income insecurity, coming to the Hub means you can get put on the right path,” said Bucks County Human Services Director Rachael Neff.
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County officials said they were able to repurpose existing office space at the administration building, which is the former courthouse, to create the hub.
Officials said the creation of the hub fulfills a recommendation laid out by the transition team when the new administration took office last year.
The county will look at data on calls and referrals to analyze them to help improve operations.
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