Children's Service Center

04/06/2026

It’s always wonderful to hear from kind, thoughtful people, like Joshua Coleman of Kings Raising Queens LLC, who donated a gift basket today. We appreciate this sweet, generous show of support for a young female client.

04/03/2026

Things got a little HARE-Y in Tunkhannock today, where our Blended Case Management team hosted an Easter Egg Hunt for families. It was a great time to forage for eggs and treats, pose for pics with the Easter Bunny, and interacted with the ambulance service and all of its safety equipment. Special thanks to Tunkhannock Community Ambulance Association for allowing us to use their location and to Shamrock Online Auctions, LLC for sponsoring the Easter Bunny! Have a blessed holiday!

04/01/2026

The Luzerne/Wyoming County MH/DS Creative Art Contest is open to children and teens (pre-K to grade 12) to feature their original art, photography, and music to commemorate Children's Mental Health Awareness Month. Entries are due by April 24 to Luzerne County MHDS, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 300, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702. For guidelines and information, contact Ranee Smith at 570-831-7294 or ranee.smith@luzernecounty.org. The awards ceremony will be held May 7 at the Sidney and Pauline Friedman Jewish Community Center.

03/17/2026

It’s not easy being green, but our Facilities Team did a good job of it while sporting their festive beards for St. Patrick’s Day! And then a little AI leprechaun had the nerve to suit them up for some Irish fun! 🍀💚🇮🇪

03/12/2026

It was great to be out and about today at Wilkes University, where HR team members Katy Foose and Jen Hogan Lutsey shared career and program information as a blue and gold event sponsor. Thanks to all who participated!

03/11/2026

Congratulations to Wyoming Valley West School District and its High School Student Assistance Program (SAP)! This team has been recognized as the Distinguished Secondary SAP team by the Pennsylvania Association of Student Assistance Professionals. Christa Richards (holding award), Children's Service Center SAP Supervisor and PASAP Board Member, said the WVW team has excelled in identifying and reducing barriers to learning, while promoting students' mental, emotional, and physical wellness. Great teamwork, Wyoming Valley West!!

03/10/2026

Shed the winter chill at our spring events and learn about primary care and crisis services. We're here to help!

Email from Children's Service Center of Wyoming Valley Program News from Children's Service Center March 2026 164th Anniversary & Awards Luncheon Join us on April 14! Children’s Service Center will ho

02/19/2026

Adoptive families, we have you close to our hearts! Join us for these sessions of the Post Permanency Support Group to connect with others who understand the unique challenges of enhancing relationships by adoption and permanent legal custodianship through the children and youth system. We are pleased to offer this program in collaboration with the Pennsylvania Statewide Adoption & Permanency Network (SWAN).

02/18/2026

If you are in Crisis, we’ve got your back!

No matter what you are going through, our Crisis Team provides timely assistance and support to move you forward with safety and a plan to improve your circumstances. Services in Luzerne and Wyoming counties.

570-825-6425 Option 1

BY PHONE – 24/7 for all ages.

WALK-IN – weekdays 8:30-5 for children to age 18; weekdays 8:30-4 for adults.

MOBILE RESPONSE – 24/7 for children/teens at home or in community; For adults, we can help facilitate the crisis response you need.

02/13/2026

Volunteer Lisa and her beloved Dalmatian, Edison, recently visited our Liberty House program, to share this pup's gentle ways and have some fun showing off his skills as a certified therapy canine. Edison, who is deaf and responds dutifully to hand signals, is a joy to be around! Our members and staff really enjoyed learning about this breed and participating in Edison's demonstrations. From left are Dan, Mya, George, Rachel, Judy (and her pup), with Lisa and Edison.

02/10/2026

Calling all ADULT artists across Robinson Counseling Center! The NAMI Mental Health Awareness Walk Committee has opened a logo contest to help design the 2026 Mental Health Awareness Walk t-shirt. Deadline is March 18 and details are below. Your creativity is needed to help make this a successful event later in 2026.

02/09/2026

Captain Robert Stehle from the Wilkes-Barre City Fire Department (second from right) recently visited with our Psychiatric Rehabilitation/Liberty House staff and members, providing an hour-long fire safety presentation with many valuable tips -- including how to use a fire extinguisher (without actually spraying!). He was greeted (from left) by Judy Endo, Jude Carter, and Jenna Maher. We are so proud of this team and our members who have endless curiosity and a commitment to lifelong learning.