Social Services at REAL Life Community Services

REAL Life Community Services helps individuals and families find stability, support, and hope. We work with you to understand your situation and connect you with resources that fit your needs and goals.

All services are by appointment.

What to Expect

Your First Appointment

At your first visit, you will meet with a social worker. You will talk about your background, income, and current needs. Together, you will set goals and create action steps—a simple plan to help you move forward.

Action steps may include:

  • Resources to contact

  • Programs to apply for

  • Other next steps that support long-term stability

Your social worker will offer guidance, ideas, and support. In some cases, REAL Life may provide direct assistance when there is a clear plan and commitment to follow it. You may also complete a strengths assessment to help identify your skills and progress.

Follow-Up Appointments

Follow-up appointments are encouraged. They allow you to review progress, adjust goals, and get continued support as you work through your action steps.

Service Guidelines

  • If you arrive 15 minutes or more late, you may need to reschedule.

  • If you miss three appointments, you must wait 30 days before scheduling again.

  • Services remain available as long as you stay engaged with your action steps. If challenges come up, please talk with your social worker so goals can be adjusted.

Our Services

Financial Counseling

We connect clients with trusted financial counselors who use a clear, easy-to-follow curriculum. Clients also have access to a free online financial literacy course through our partnership with Fulton Bank.

Call 717-336-7797, or email sunny@reallcs.org to learn more.

Click here to go to the online Financial Literacy course.

Utility Assistance

REAL Life offers one-time utility assistance each year. If you have paid toward your bill, we may match your payment up to $400. We also help connect you to long-term programs like LIHEAP and OnTrack.

An appointment with a social worker is required to apply.

Rental Assistance

Rental assistance is offered case by case and is based on having a plan for stable housing. If you are behind on rent or worried about housing, schedule an appointment to discuss your options.

Affordable Housing

REAL Life owns 13 income-based apartments and offers a transitional housing program for mothers with children.

All units are currently full, but a waitlist is available.
Call 717-336-7797, to ask about eligibility.

Emergency housing is not available. For immediate help, call 211 for United Way resources.

Other Support

If your needs do not fit one category, we can still help. Our social worker will listen and help you plan next steps.

Call 717-336-7797 and we will connect you to the right person to help you with your needs.

Ready to Get Started?

Call 717-336-7797 to schedule an appointment. We’ll listen, provide guidance, and help you move forward—together.