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FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions
 

Here you will find the most frequently asked questions people ask about Allegheny Lutheran Social Ministries. If you have additional questions or have a suggestion for this FAQ page, please email us. We would love to hear from you! Thank you.

  • What is Allegheny Lutheran Social Ministries?

    ALSM is a not-for-profit organization that has been serving families for 60 years. Our services and programs now span eight counties including Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Centre, Clearfield, Fulton, Huntingdon, and Somerset. ALSM currently offers care at three retirement living communities, Community Support Services, Counseling, Senior Daily Living Centers, Head Start, Early Head Start, Family Center, Parent-Child Home Program, and child care centers. In 2007, ALSM served more than 3600 clients and provided $2 million of charitable care to those persons who needed care but did not have funds. All of ALSM's staff is dedicated to providing quality, hands-on care personifying the ALSM mission to serve people with love, compassion, and mercy.
     

  • How can I get additional information on ALSM and its services and programs?

    For more information, call us at 800.400.2285 or visit us online at www.alsm.org. 


  • What are the locations of ALSM’s services/programs?
    Our services and programs now span eight counties including: Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Centre, Clearfield, Fulton, Huntingdon, and Somerset. For specific information on a program visit their link under SERVICES on this website or call 800.400.2285. 


  • What are the services/programs that ALSM provides?

    ALSM offers care at three retirement living communities, Community Support Services, Counseling, Senior Daily Living Centers, Head Start, Early Head Start, Family Centers, Parent Child Home Programs and Child Care centers. 


  • What are the eligibility requirements for your programs and services?

    Eligibility requirements vary greatly depending on the location, type of service, and individual family needs. Please contact the program you are interested or call 800.400.2285 to get additional information.


  • What are the fees for ALSM programs/facilities?

    The fees for ALSM programs vary between programs for many reasons.   If you are interested in learning the fee or cost of a particular service, please email or call the location directly.  Please note that third party payments are accepted for almost all of ALSM's services. For example, Medicaid and Medicare may pay for skilled nursing care, SSI for personal care, Title XX for child care, and Office of Aging funds for adult day services at the Senior Daily Living Centers.


  • Do you have to be a Lutheran to receive ALSM services?

    No, Allegheny Lutheran Social Ministries' policy is to admit and treat all persons without regard to race color, religious creed, national origin, age, sex, disability, or ancestry.


  • How do I start a career with ALSM?

    Visit our EMPLOYMENT link on this website or call 800.400.2285 for current job openings. ALSM is an equal opportunity employer.


  • How many people does ALSM employ?
    ALSM currently employs more than 500 people throughout their facilities and programs.
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