John and Ed, co-owners of Milburn Pharmacy, noticed that the local area was in need of an information office to direct people in need to the correct service group.  In November, 1998, Alice Dodd began working to start collecting enough information to create a Resource Center.

In a very short time, we have been able to help many people.  We help to direct people in need to the appropriate local service organizations that offer solutions to their problems.  The range of assistance has been from helping people to locate a job, finding an organization to help with specific diseases, finding food, locating legal and medical services, and working with local doctors to help get people signed up for patient assistance drug programs offered by many drug companies.  We have found that there are several local service organizations and services available but that most of our customers have never had to ask for help.  When a crisis enters their world, they have no idea where to begin looking for the much needed assistance.

Alice has since retired with Joyce Anderson/Settle stepping in to fill her place. Through the Milburn  Resource Center, she attends local festivals with the Sullivan County Healthcare Network.  There is also a close relationship with Sullivan County Division of Family and Children, PACE Community Action Agency, Hamilton Center, and Our Father's Arm to help reach the people in need. 

         If you have any questions about the services available to you, please e-mail or call the store today!  We will get back to you as soon as we can.  Thank you. For more information you can send an e-mail to Joyce by clicking on the link below:

(Joyce Anderson/Settle, resource manager)