Milestone is a community-based nonprofit organization that has been improving local lives since 1969. Milestone provides a continuum of support, treatment, residential and vocational services to individuals with behavioral health challenges, substance use disorders intellectual disabilities and autism. Milestone is grateful for the opportunity to support more than 3,000 people right here in western Pennsylvania!
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Whether you seek support for yourself or a loved one, Milestone is here to help.
988 SUICIDE &
CRISIS LIFELINE
The 988 Lifeline provides free. 24/7 confidential support for people in distress.
HEALTH CARE
QUALITY UNITS
The Milestone Health Care Quality Units serve 18 western Pennsylvania counties by providing training to developmental disability providers, thus setting the standard for care.
HEALTH CARE QUALITY UNITS
Milestone’s Health Care Quality Units (HCQU) are an integral part of a long-term initiative of the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare, Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) to support and improve the physical and behavioral healthcare services for citizens with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

HCQU Northwest
Proudly serving Cameron, Clearfield, Elk, Erie, Forest, Jefferson, McKean, Potter and Warren counties.

HCQU West
Proudly serving Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Clarion, Crawford, Indiana, Lawrence, Mercer and Venango counties.
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Meet Anthony
A creative businessman
A young man supported by Milestone, Anthony started his own business in 2020 – and his brand has attracted global attention.


– Anthony
“I want to be successful in life.”