As the coronavirus continues to spread across the country and the world, Americans are understandably frightened and filled with anxiety. The social distancing measures recommended by the CDC and the stay-at-home order issued by Governor Wolf for all of Pennsylvania can add to feelings of stress and isolation. Blackburn Center provides essential services to our community, and we remain open in order to continue to provide these services. In this turbulent time, we are still

Due to concerns related to the coronavirus, Blackburn Center has made temporary changes to both work schedules and locations. Our administrative office will be closed through Friday, March 27. During this time, we will still be providing the core services the community relies on to support victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and other crimes. To help keep everyone in the community safe and healthy, we will provide these services in a way that allows for social dis

In light of the CDC recommendation to cancel large gatherings for the next 8 weeks, Blackburn Center has made the decision to cancel Walk a Mile in Her Shoes 2020. We appreciate the enthusiasm and support the community has shown for this event over the past nine years, and are looking forward to hosting a delayed 10th anniversary event in spring 2021. Blackburn Center’s mission is grounded in the concept of providing for safe and healthy communities. We stand with our local