BELL SOCIALIZATION

Bell Socialization Services, Inc. began in 1966 as "The Bell Club," a social gathering for people being discharged from local psychiatric hospitals into the greater York, PA community. Created with support of the York chapter of Mental Health America and a financial donation from the York Jaycees, early Bell programs included meals and activities hosted by churches and organizations such as the Catholic Women's Club, the Jewish War Veteran's Auxilliary, the Jaycees Wives, etc., as well as dances, presentations, and outings. (Why a bell?)... As we began to enrich mental health services, in 1977, programs were also added to assist individuals with intellectual disabilities , and in 1986, the agency added shelter services to meet the needs of York County's homeless families... Bell provides supportive residential and social environments to help people living with intellectual disabilities explore their potential.

Also known as: Bell Socialization Services, Inc.

Primary location: York United States