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TABLE OF CONTENTS SOCIAL MINISTRY ORGANIZATIONS OF THE SEPA SYNOD .................................................. 3 CHILDREN & FAMILIES ........................................................................................................ 6 DEVELOPMENTAL & PHYSICAL DISABILITIES .................................................................... 17 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE & SEXUAL ASSAULT ....................................................................... 26 DRUG & ALCOHOL............................................................................................................. 31 EDUCATION & EMPLOYMENT ............................................................................................ 38 EMERGENCY & DISASTER RESPONSE ................................................................................. 50 HEALTH ............................................................................................................................. 51 HOUSING:
EMERGENCY, TRANSITIONAL & PERMANENT .................................................... 61
HUNGER ............................................................................................................................. 69 LEGAL ................................................................................................................................ 75 MENTAL HEALTH............................................................................................................... 79 MULTI-SERVICE ................................................................................................................. 84 SENIORS ............................................................................................................................. 92 VICTIM’S SERVICES ......................................................................................................... 102 UNITED WAYS ................................................................................................................. 106 ALPHABETICAL INDEX ..................................................................................................... 107 INDEX BY TYPE OF SERVICE AND COUNTY ........................................................................ 117
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SOCIAL MINISTRY ORGANIZATIONS OF THE SEPA SYNOD Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries Diakon offers senior living communities and a range of children, youth, and family services in Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Delaware. Working in 50 service centers and senior living communities in the tri-state area, Diakon brings hope, hospitality, and healing to thousands of people every day. Programs and services include: Congregational Ministries Adoption & Foster Care Children & Youth Services Family Live Services Home Care Services Hospice Saint John Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP in Eastern PA) Senior Living Services (programs range from assisted living accommodations; nursing, rehabilitative, memory-supportive services, and respite care; and adult day services) 798 Hausman Road, Suite 300, Allentown, Pa. 18104 Toll-Free: 877-342-5667 or 610-682-1262 Fax: 610- 682-1055 www.diakon.org KenCrest Services KenCrest is a 101-year-old non-profit human services agency that is the largest provider of community-based services and supports in the Delaware Valley for people with developmental disabilities. Headquartered in Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania, the organization serves over 7,300 children and adults and their families ranging in age from infants to senior adults in over 300 locations across the region. The agency's Children and Family Services division offers Early Intervention, Head Start, child care, and residential services. KenCrest's Youth & Adult Services division provides residential services, Life sharing, clinical services, employment services, individual and family support, and educational services. 502 West Germantown Pike, Suite 200, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462 Phone: 610-825-9360 Fax: 610-825-4127 www.kencrest.org Liberty Lutheran Services Liberty Lutheran fulfills its mission of building caring communities in many ways: caring for foster children or vulnerable older adults, resettling refugee families, and by working in partnership with neighborhoods and congregations. The commitment of our Affiliates - Artman Lutheran Home, Lutheran Children and Family Service and Paul's Run Retirement Community - provides services
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and programs to over 17, 800 individuals a year throughout Southeastern Pennsylvania. Our nonprofit, faith-based Affiliates (Artman Lutheran Home, Liberty at Home, Paul's Run, and Lutheran Children and Family Service) have a history of serving children, families and older adults for a combined 200 years of service. During these years of service the founding Lutheran congregations have been joined by many other congregations and communities to continue to build caring communities that respectfully serves people of all ages who are in need regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, country of origin, gender, disability or sexual orientation. 250 North Bethlehem Pike, Ambler, PA 19002 Phone: 215-643-6333 www.libertylutheran.org
Artman Lutheran Home recognizes the unique physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs of residents. Services include assisted living, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and hospice care. This continuum of care makes it possible for residents to remain in familiar surroundings as their needs change. It also provides residents with consistent medical care and support from the professionals who know them well. 250 North Bethlehem Pike, Ambler, PA 19002 Phone: 215-643-6333 www.artmanhome.com or www.libertylutheran.org Lutheran Children & Family Services commits itself to serve vulnerable children and families in community through culturally competent ministries of care, nurturing, shelter, advocacy, and counseling. It offers an array of services to vulnerable children and families including foster care, group care, adoption, inhome services, after-school programs, parenting education, immigrant services and resettlement of refugees. 5901 North 5th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19120 Phone: 215-276-7850 www.lcfsinpa.org or www.libertylutheran.org Paul's Run Retirement Community offers Independent Living, Residential Care, Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Services. A specially trained staff is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week for residents throughout our community. 9896 Bustleton Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19115 Phone: 215-934-3000 www.paulsrun.org
Lutheran Settlement House Founded in 1902, LSH is a non-profit, community-based organization committed to providing comprehensive services for people in need. Our services include the following: • Bilingual Domestic Violence Services • Education & Employment Services • Homeless Services • Senior Services Lutheran Settlement House’s services are offered free of charge and are open to all individuals and families regardless of income, age, ethnicity, citizenship status, sexual orientation, or religious affiliations. 4
1340 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19125 215-426-8610 www.lutheransettlement.org The Mary J. Drexel Home Caring for older adults, The Mary J. Drexel Home offers personal care and nursing care services to 66 residents. The Home offers two levels of care, Assisted Living, and Skilled Nursing. All residents at Mary J. Drexel have the following medical related services available: Medical Director, physical, occupational, and speech therapies, ophthalmologist, optometrist, podiatrist, dentist, pharmacy, audiologist, lab services, x-ray services, transportation to local doctors, escort services for appointments, hospice, and assistance with insurance billing. 238 Belmont Avenue, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 Phone: 610-664-5967 www.maryjdrexel.org Silver Springs-Martin Luther School Founded in 1859 to provide care and services to orphaned children, Silver Springs - Martin Luther School celebrates over 140 years of services to children and families.. Silver Springs offers a holistic approach in addressing the developmental, emotional, educational, spiritual and social wellbeing of children and families. Programs and services include: Martin Luther School: Opened in 1969 as a Pennsylvania Department of Education licensed Private Academic School, Martin Luther School provides an individualized educational program designed to meet the special education needs of emotionally disturbed students ages six through fourteen. Residential Treatment Program: The program serves boys and girls, ages 6-14, with serious emotional or behavior-related problems, and provides individualized treatment, supervision and care for children. Specialized Foster Care: A foster care program for children with individual medical or emotional/behavioral needs. 512 West Township Line Road, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462 Phone: 610-825-4440 fax: 610-825-7261 www.silver-springs.org
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CHILDREN & FAMILIES Child Line and Abuse Registry Accept and refer abuse-neglect reports on children to appropriate investigating agency. No fee. 24 Hours a Day, Seven Days a Week Department of Public Welfare P.O. Box 2675, Hillcrest Building, 2nd Floor, Harrisburg, PA 17102 Hotline: 800-932-0313 Parents Anonymous Parent Anonymous is a national child abuse prevention and treatment program, founded in 1970. It has established support groups throughout the U.S.. These groups provide free, confidential, nonjudgmental help for any parent who wants a better relationship with their child. 2001 N. Front Street, Building 1, Suite 210 Harrisburg, PA 17102 Phone: 800-448-4906 or 717-238-0937 Fax: 717-238-4315
BUCKS COUNTY Big Brothers Big Sisters Bucks County The Big Brothers Big Sisters Mission is to help children, ages 6 through 18, reach their potential through professionally supported, one-to-one relationships with mentors that have a measurable impact on youth. 2875 Old York Road - Jamison, PA 18929 Phone: 215-343-8260 1200 New Rodgers Road - Bristol, PA 19007 Phone: 215-785-6310 www.bbbsbc.org Bucks County Children and Youth Social Services Agency County child welfare agency providing protective services. Services include general protective services to children in their homes, child abuse investigations, foster care, adoptions, and information and referral services. 4259 W. Swamp Road, Suite 200, Doylestown, PA 18901 Administration Office: 215-348-6900 Intake Calls: 215-348-6950 Feasterville: 215-355-7497 Levittown: 215-946-8900 Perkasie: 215-348-6000 Quakertown: 215-536-4680 Warrington: 215-343-9100 Upper Black Eddy: 610-982-5144
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Fax: 215-348-6989 www.buckscounty.org/services/children_youth_services Bucks Montgomery Center for Human Services The Bucks Montgomery Center for Human Services, a social services agency works in partnership with those individuals in need in the Bucks/Eastern Montgomery County area to provide adequate emergency services while striving for permanent solutions to problems necessitating those services. 620 Jacksonville Road, Warminster, PA 18974 Phone: 215-323-9935 Fax: 215-323-9939 Child, Home & Community Education for pregnant adolescents, adolescent parents and their families. Monthly support meetings for young parents and their children: discussion on topics relevant to early pregnancy and parenting; includes guest speakers, life skills training and resources essential to raising healthy and happy young children Executive Center Suite 502 5033 Swamp Road P.O. Box 199, Fountainville, PA 18923 Phone: 215-348-9770 Fax: 215-348-2138 Children’s Aid Society/Helpline Centers Individual and family counseling, focusing on family conflicts, school related problems, behavior problems, delinquency prevention and drug and alcohol issues. Information and Referral Hotline, parenting classes, DUI classes, drug and alcohol outpatient counseling. Sliding fee. 306 Madison Avenue, Lansdale, PA 19446 Phone: 215-362-8422 Hotline: 215-368-HELP (215-348-4357) www.childrensaid.net Family Service Association of Bucks County Family Service offers the following programs: Outpatient mental health and substance abuse treatment, Case Management, and Information & Referral; Family Life Education; Education & Prevention programs and workshops geared to substance abuse prevention, enhancing life skills, and developing self-sufficiency. Cornerstone Executive Suites, 4 Cornerstone Drive Langhorne, PA 19047 Phone: 215-757-6916 www.FSABC.org
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Lower Bucks Community Centers Private, non-profit educational facility dedicated to providing the highest quality in children's programs for toddlers, preschoolers, kindergarten and special needs children. Sliding fee. 6:30 am - 6:00 pm Monday-Friday William Penn Center, 9300 New Falls Road, Fallsington, PA 19054 Phone: 215-295-8154 Maternal Child Health Program, Bucks County Department of Health Outreach and in-home support services for pregnant women and new mothers; nurses visit the home according to the needs of the new mother and baby; appropriate health, educational services provided; referrals to other agencies as necessary; referrals come from hospitals, agencies, pregnant women and new mothers themselves; program follows mother and child until the child is 18 months old; program is available for all age mothers, including pregnant teenagers and teenage mothers. Neshaminy Manor Center, Doylestown, PA 18901 Phone: 215-345-3344 Fax: 215-345-3833 Tabor Children’s Services Programs include: family preservation; special needs adoption; adolescent initiative life skills training; family foster care; medical foster care; outpatient mental health clinic; and abuse and substance abuse prevention services. Variable fees. 601 New Britain Road, Doylestown, PA 18901 Phone: 215-348-4071 www.tabor.org
CHESTER COUNTY
Big Brothers/Big Sisters of SEPA (Chester County) Children ages 7-17 from single-parent families matched with adult volunteers on a one-to-one basis for guidance and friendship. 9 North Darlington St.West Chester, PA 19380 Phone: 610 436-4275 Fax: 610 429-4159
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Boys' and Girls' Club of Chester Provides programs and services that enhance the development of boys and girls by instilling a sense of competence, usefulness and belonging. Phone: 610-874-1237 Friends Association for the Care & Protection of Children Friends Association for the Care & Protection of Children provides safe, secure housing for children through an emergency shelter for families, transitional housing, and specialized foster care and adoption programs. 206 North Church Street, West Chester, PA 19382-2604 Phone: 610-431-3598 Family Service of Chester County Family Service of Chester County is committed to providing support and empowerment to families through professional counseling, education, child abuse prevention, mediation, HIV/AIDS services, and volunteer opportunities. 310 N. Matlack Street, West Chester, PA 19380 Phone: 610-696-4900 www.familyservice-cc.org New Life Youth & Family Services Provides educational, counseling and social services programs to children and families to improve their quality of life. 405 Willowbrook Lane, West Chester, PA 19382 Phone: 610 429-1432 Fax 610 429-1467 Phoenixville Area Children’s Learning Center A quality child care program for ages 13 months through 6 for children of working parents or parents who are in an educational or employment training program. 310 Main Street, Phoenixville, PA 19460 Phone: 610 933-7177 Fax 610 935-7838
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DELAWARE COUNTY Big Brother/Big Sister Association, Chester & Vicinity The mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters is to foster big brother and big sister relationships which improve the lives of children forever. The vision is to take the life-changing mission to every child in the region who needs and wants a Big Brother or Big Sister. Phone: 610-874-1900 CASA / Youth Advocates CASA/Youth Advocates serves children ages birth to 18 who have experienced abuse or neglect at the hands of a parent or other caregiver and have been adjudicated dependent by the Delaware County Dependency Court. P.O. Box 407, Media, PA 19063 Phone: 610-565-2208 www.delcocasa.org DELCO Child Day Care Association Child Day Care Association provides quality child care for youth 6 weeks to age 10. 352 Childs Avenue, Drexel Hill, PA 19026-5117 Phone: 610-622-0990 Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries Diakon is a multi-service agency with programs ranging from senior living communities to children, youth, and family services in Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Delaware Diakon Youth Services 960 Century Drive, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 Phone: 717-795-0361 | Fax: 717-795-0445 www.diakon.org/youth Family & Community Service of Delaware County Provides counseling to individuals, couples, and families with emotional and relationship problems. Group educational programs, Employee Assistance Program, drug and alcohol treatment, services to persons with HIV/AIDS and their families, grandparents raising grandchildren, older adults counseling, school-based counseling, domestic violence counseling, family preservation and emergency food distribution. 100 W. Front Street, Media, PA 19063 Phone: 610-566-7540 www.fcsdc.org Family Support Line of Delaware County Family Support Line works to keep children and families safe from the harm of child sexual abuse and other family trauma through comprehensive prevention education programs; and to promote healing through specialized treatment services. 100 West 6th Street, Media, PA 19063 Phone: 610-891-5275 Fax: 610-891-0481 www.familysupportline.org 10
Girl Scouts of Southeastern PA Girl Scouts of SEPA offers hundreds of programs in a wide range of topics from animal care to canoeing, from backpacking to arts and crafts, and from leadership skills to career exploration. Mailing address: P.O. Box 27540, Philadelphia, PA 19118 Street address: 330 Manor Road, Miquon, PA 19444 Phone: 888/215-564-4657 Fax: 215-564-6953 www.gssp.org
MONTGOMERY COUNTY
Boy Scouts of America To provide for youth an effective program designed to build desirable qualities of character, to train in the responsibilities of participating citizenship and to develop in them mental and personal fitness. 1485 Valley Forge Road, Wayne, PA 19087 Phone: 610-688-6900 Fax 610-688-2951 www.colbsa.org Child, Home, & Community, Inc. Community resource for childbirth, parenting and support classes for pregnant and parenting teens. 144 Wood Street, Doylestown, PA 18901 Phone: 215-348-9770 Fax 215-348-2138 www.CHCinfo.org Children's Aid Society The Society is committed to providing hope and support to children, families and communities to make their lives safer and more stable. 1314 DeKalb Street, Norristown, PA 19401 Phone: 610-279-2755 www.childrensaid.net Family Services of Montgomery County Family Services is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for individuals, families and the community by providing an innovative and comprehensive range of human services. Our programs for children, seniors and families include: Professional Counseling; Foster Grandparent Program; Senior Companion Program and Parents as Leaders. 3125 Ridge Avenue, Eagleville, PA 19403 Phone: 610-630-2111 Fax 610-630-4003 www.fsmontco.org
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Branch: 800 East Main Street, Lansdale, PA 19446 Phone: 215-368-0985 Fax 215-368-0724 Fellowship House of Conshohocken Provides social and development programs encompassing recreation activities, special events, educational, and community programs for youth and adults. Services include athletics, dance, computer instruction, latch key services, theater arts, arts and crafts, and senior citizen programs. The facility also serves as a community center for local and regional groups that utilize the building for their events. 5th & Harry Sts. Conshohocken, PA 19428 Phone: 610-828-3266 Montgomery County Big Brothers Big Sisters The mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters is to foster big brother and big sister relationships which improve the lives of children forever. The vision is to take the life-changing mission to every child in the region who needs and wants a Big Brother or Big Sister. P.O. Box 469, Norristown, PA 19404 Phone: 610-277-2200 www.montcopa.org North Penn Valley Boys & Girls Club Provides programs and services that enhance the development of boys and girls by instilling a sense of competence, usefulness and belonging. 16 Susquehanna Avenue Box 103, Lansdale, PA 19446 Phone: 215-855-7791 Fax: (Call First) 215-855-7807 www.npvclub.org Silver Springs-Martin Luther School Founded in 1859 to provide care and services to orphaned children, Silver Springs - Martin Luther School celebrates over 140 years of services to children and families.. Silver Springs offers a holistic approach in addressing the developmental, emotional, educational, spiritual and social wellbeing of children and families. Programs and services include: Martin Luther School: Opened in 1969 as a Pennsylvania Department of Education licensed Private Academic School, Martin Luther School provides an individualized educational program designed to meet the special education needs of emotionally disturbed students ages six through fourteen. Residential Treatment Program: The program serves boys and girls, ages 6-14, with serious emotional or behavior-related problems, and provides individualized treatment, supervision and care for children. Specialized Foster Care: A foster care program for children with individual medical or emotional/behavioral needs. 512 West Township Line Road, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
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Phone: 610-825-4440 fax: 610-825-7261 www.silver-springs.org
PHILADELPHIA COUNTY Big Brothers Big Sisters Southeastern PA The mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southeastern Pennsylvania is to foster big brother and big sister relationships which improve the lives of children forever. The vision is to take the lifechanging mission to every child in the region who needs and wants a Big Brother or Big Sister. 123 S. Broad Street, Suite 2180, Philadelphia, PA 19109 www.bbbssepa.org Boy Scouts of America, Cradle of Liberty Council The Boy Scouts provides youth programs designed to build desirable qualities of character, to train in the responsibilities of participating citizenship and to develop in them mental and personal fitness. 22nd & Winter Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19103 Phone: 215-988-9811 www.colbsa.org Caring People Alliance The mission of Caring People Alliance is to empower Philadelphia children and youth to become positive citizens, decision-makers and leaders by providing them, their families and their elders with high quality community-based programs and services that promote character building, educational achievement, healthy lifestyles and teamwork. 4601 Market Street, Suite 476, Philadelphia, PA 19139 Phone: 215-474-4283 Fax: 215-474-4112 www.caringpeoplealliance.org Child Care Information Services (CCIS) Hotline: 1-888-461-5437 www.philadelphiachildcare.org CCIS – North The Wallace Building 642 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19130 215-763-0100 CCIS– Northeast 1926 Grant Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19152 215-333-1560 CCIS – Northwest 6350 Greene Street – Ground Floor Suite, Philadelphia, PA 19144 215-842-4820 CCIS – South/Center City
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1500 South Columbus Blvd., Philadelphia, PA 19144 215-271-1201 CCIS – West/Southwest The Market at University Square 3901 Market Street – Box 1969, Philadelphia, PA 19104 215-382-4762 Children's Crisis Treatment Center (CcTC) CcTC's Trauma Services Program serves children ages two through thirteen who have witnesses or experienced a recent traumatic event such as homicide, fire, catastrophic accident, physical or sexual abuse or domestic violence. This program includes an evaluation of the child's functioning and symptoms and provides specialized individual and family therapy. 1823 Callowhill Street, Philadelphia, PA 19130 Phone: 215-496-0707 www.cctckids.org College Settlement of Philadelphia The College Settlement of Philadelphia is a summer camp for disadvantaged children. It provides children their only opportunity to leave the city for an educational experience in the country. Researchers from the American Camping Association have found that positive self-esteem, strong self-confidence and good social skills are traits that are promoted and enhanced at camp. 600 Witmer Road, Horsham, PA 19044 Phone: 215-542-7974 www.collegesettlement.org Front Line Dads Concerned Fathers take on the challenge of reclaiming African- American communities by reconnecting families. Will work on self- esteem; communication; healthy relationships; cultural identity; parenting; decision making, critical thinking; and character building and help develop a stronger community. Temple University, Anderson Hall 12th & Berks Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19122 Pone: 215-204-3449 or 215-457-4262 Girls Inc. of Greater Philadelphia & Southern New Jersey Inspires all girls to be strong, smart and bold using nationally researched curriculum in its afterschool and weekend programs, in-school values education programs, and parent/teen relationship strengthening classes. 1315 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107 Phone: 215-735-7775 www.girlsincpa-nj.org Girl Scouts of Southeastern Pennsylvania
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An informal, values-based education program providing girls ages 5-17 with opportunities to develop to their fullest potential. In Girl Scouting's all girl setting, girls learn valuable leadership and decision-making skills with guidance from adult role models. P.O. Box 27540, Philadelphia, PA 19118 Phone: 215-564-4657 www.gssp.org Lutheran Children & Family Services Lutheran Children and Family Service, (LCFS) commits itself to serve vulnerable children and families in community through culturally competent ministries of care, nurturing, shelter, advocacy, and counseling. It offers an array of services to vulnerable children and families including foster care, group care, adoption, in-home services, after-school programs, parenting education, immigrant services and resettlement of refugees. The Mission of LCFS is to serve children and families in need. LCFS is an affiliate of Liberty Lutheran Services. 5901 North 5th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19120 Phone: 215-276-7850 Fax: 215-276-7810 www.lcfsinpa.org or www.libertylutheran.org Parent Action Network (PAN) Provides a variety of general and specialty parent support groups in locations throughout the city. All groups are led by trained facilitators. 1601 Cherry Street, 9th Floor, 3 Parkway Building, Philadelphia, PA 19102 215-727-3687 or 215-PARENTS. Parents Anonymous Parent Anonymous is a national child abuse prevention and treatment program providing free, confidential, non-judgmental support groups to help any parent who wants a better relationship with their child. 6214 Gray's Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19142 Phone: 215-724-3884 www.parentsanonymousofpa.org Philadelphia Children's Alliance Through multi-disciplinary teamwork, the Alliance provides a forensic interview process with trained forensic interviewers as well as victim services to families. Forensic Interviewing Room #136, 1801 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103 Phone: 215-686-4094 Philadelphia Society for Services to Children Support children grow up in safe, stable, and supportive family environments; and eliminate child abuse and neglect in Philadelphia 415 South 15th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146
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Phone: 215-875-3400 Fax: 215-875-3411 www.pssckids.org Support Center for Child Advocacy The Support Center offers free legal and social services to Philadelphia's abused and neglected children. Child Advocates teams specially trained volunteer attorneys with staff social workers and lawyers who are specialists in child welfare practice and children's legal issues work to secure social services, find alternative homes and help them testify in court. Core Programs include Child Protection; Medically Needy Children; Kinship Care and Adoption; and Child Advocacy Leadership 112 N Broad St., Philadelphia, PA 19102 Phone: 215-925-1913 www.advokid.org Youth Services Inc Youth Service, Inc. (YSI) is a community-based social service agency dedicated to preventing child abuse, helping at-risk children and teens and strengthening the family unit. The agency offers emergency shelter for runaway teens, 24-hour emergency and respite care for children, foster care placement, services to children and families in their own homes, truancy and delinquency prevention programs, and parenting education and counseling. Hotline: Runaway Youth Program for Shelter emergency: 1-800-371-7233 Crisis Nurseries Hotlines: Sally Watson Center — 215-844-6931 or Baring House — 215-386-0251 Emergency child care available 24 hours a day 410 N. 34th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 Phone: 215-222-3262 Fax: 215-222-2352 www.ysiphila.org
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DEVELOPMENTAL & PHYSICAL DISABILITIES BUCKS COUNTY
The Arc of Bucks County Provides services to individuals with mental retardation and other developmental disabilities and their families to enhance the quality of their lives. Programs include advocacy and family support, employment services, early intervention, recreation and socialization and life skills instruction. No fee. 100 S. Limekiln Pike, Chalfont, PA 18914 Phone: 215-996-9152 Fax: 215-997-8139 Bucks County Department of Health Advisor for Persons with Disabilities Information and referral on issues related to housing, employment, parking permits, transportation, etc; other services available are peer support counseling, individual and systems advocacy; independent living skills training. Neshaminy Manor Center, Doylestown, PA 18901 Phone: 215-345-3354 or 800-427-4754 Bucks County Association for the Blind Transportation with escort, socialization/recreation programs, counseling, case management, support groups, low vision program, chore services, information and referral, preschool vision and hearing screenings, housing assistance, equipment loan program, training in skills of daily living. No fee. 400 Freedom Drive, Newtown, PA 18940 Phone: 215-968-9400 Easter Seals, Bucks County Comprehensive special education program for children ages two through 8; early intervention program for children ages birth through 2; outpatient pediatric therapy; recreation and summer day camp programs; information and referral. No fees for PA Department of Education or Department of Public Welfare funded programs. Fees for all other programs are based on families' ability to pay for services. Sliding fee. 2400 Trenton Road, Levittown, PA 19056 Phone: 215-945-7200 Fax: 215-945-4073 (Fax) www.easter-seals.org Freedom Valley Disability Center Information and referral on issues related to housing, employment, parking permits, transportation, etc; services also available include peer support counseling, individual and systems advocacy, independent living skills training; serves Bucks County and other suburban counties.
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3607 Chapel Road, Newtown Square, PA 19073 Phone: 610-353-6640 or 800-427-4754 Fax: 610-353-6753 KenCrest Services KenCrest is a 101-year-old non-profit human services agency that is the largest provider of community-based services and supports in the Delaware Valley for people with developmental disabilities. Headquartered in Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania, the organization serves over 7,300 children and adults and their families ranging in age from infants to senior adults in over 300 locations across the region. The agency's Children and Family Services division offers Early Intervention, Head Start, child care, and residential services. KenCrest's Youth & Adult Services division provides residential services, Life sharing, clinical services, employment services, individual and family support, and educational services. 502 West Germantown Pike, Suite 200, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462 Phone: 610-825-9360 Fax: 610-825-4127 www.kencrest.org
CHESTER COUNTY The Arc of Chester County Provides services to individuals with mental retardation and other developmental disabilities and their families to enhance the quality of their lives. Programs include advocacy and family support, employment services, early intervention, recreation and socialization and life skills instruction. 900 Lawrence Drive, West Chester, PA 19380-3415 Phone: 610-696-8090 Handi-Crafters, Inc. Vocational services organization that provides training, support services, sheltered employment and job placement to persons with disabilities. 215 Barley Sheaf Rd, PO Drawer 646, Thorndale, PA 19372 Phone: 610 384-6990 Fax 610 380-8829 www.handi-crafters.org Holcomb Behavioral Health Systems The agency provides a comprehensive range of behavioral health services throughout southeastern Pennsylvania. Its program includes mental health counseling, 24-hour mobile crisis intervention, life skills and parenting classes, residential and supported housing, vocational training, educational services, and a variety of programs for people with developmental disabilities. Phone: 610-352-8943
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KenCrest Services KenCrest is a 101-year-old non-profit human services agency that is the largest provider of community-based services and supports in the Delaware Valley for people with developmental disabilities. Headquartered in Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania, the organization serves over 7,300 children and adults and their families ranging in age from infants to senior adults in over 300 locations across the region. The agency's Children and Family Services division offers Early Intervention, Head Start, child care, and residential services. KenCrest's Youth & Adult Services division provides residential services, Life sharing, clinical services, employment services, individual and family support, and educational services. 502 West Germantown Pike, Suite 200, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462 Phone: 610-825-9360 Fax: 610-825-4127 www.kencrest.org Quest Therapeutic Services Quest provides therapy services to enhance the development of children with special needs such as Cerebral Palsy, Spina Bifida, Autism, Down’s Syndrome, stroke (CVA) and traumatic brain injury. Quest specializes in providing hippotherapy, a form of physical therapy that uses the horse as part of the treatment session. 461 Cann Road, West Chester, PA 19382 Phone: 610-692-6362 Northwestern Human Services Mental Retardation Services 510 A-5 E. Barnard Street, West Chester, PA 19382 Phone: 610-840-0880
DELAWARE COUNTY Child Guidance Resource Centers (CGRC) A community behavioral healthcare organization, CGRC provides quality care and educational services that best meet the needs of children, adolescents and families with mental health, developmental disability, and residential needs in the Tri-State Area. 2000 Old West Chester Pike, Havertown, PA 19083 Phone: 484-454-8700 Fax: 484-454-8706 www.cgrc.org Children & Adult Disability & Educational Services (Previously CPA of DC) Serves people of all ages that have physical and/or developmental disabilities. Operates infant stimulation, preschool, school, adult day program, community living arrangements, and transportation.
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401 Rutgers Avenue, Swarthmore, PA 19081 Phone: 610-328-5955 www.delctycerebralpalsy.org Deaf-Hearing Communications Centre (DHCC) DHCC promotes communication accessibility, equality and cultural awareness to the deaf, hard of hearing and hearing communities by providing advocacy services, American Sign Language classes and interpreter referrals, 24-hour emergency service for medical or legal emergencies. Serves all five counties and charges fees for the services provided. 630 Fairview Road, Suite 100, Swarthmore, PA 19081 Phone: 610-604-0450 Fax: 610-604-0456 www.dhcc.org ELWYN A nonprofit, human services organization serving children and adults with a wide range of physical, developmental, sensory (deafness, blindness) and emotional disabilities, as well as those with mental illness; those with disabilities due to age; and those who are economically disadvantaged. Services include education, rehabilitation, employment options, child welfare services, assisted living, respite care, campus and community therapeutic residential programs and other supports for daily living. 111 Elwyn Road, Monroe Bldg Suite 104, Elwyn, PA 19063 Phone: 610-891-2670 Fax: 610-891-2413 www.elwyn.org Family & Community Service of Delaware County Case management services are provided to income-eligible disabled adults. Services include initial assessment, identification of service needs and resources, coordination of services including health care, housing, socialization, transportation, and advocacy with other service providers. 100 W. Front Street, Media, PA 19063 Phone: 610-566-7540 www.fcsdc.org KenCrest Services KenCrest is a 101-year-old non-profit human services agency that is the largest provider of community-based services and supports in the Delaware Valley for people with developmental disabilities. Headquartered in Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania, the organization serves over 7,300 children and adults and their families ranging in age from infants to senior adults in over 300 locations across the region. The agency's Children and Family Services division offers Early Intervention, Head Start, child care, and residential services. KenCrest's Youth & Adult Services division provides residential services, Life sharing, clinical services, employment services, individual and family support, and educational services. 502 West Germantown Pike, Suite 200, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
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Phone: 610-825-9360 Fax: 610-825-4127 www.kencrest.org LifePath, Inc. LifePath helps individuals with developmental disabilities achieve the best life possible through involvement in various activities that encourage socialization and accomplishment. Staff plays a significant role in accomplishing these goals and their tireless efforts each day are the major reason for our success and growth. 600 North Jackson Street, Media, PA 19603 Phone: 610-566-5029 Fax: 610-566-5108 www.lifepath.org
MONTGOMERY COUNTY
The Arc of Montgomery County The Arc assist people of all ages with developmental disabilities to obtain the rights and resources they require to become, to the fullest-extent possible, independent, self-sufficient, participating and contributing members of society. Administration, Advocacy, Early Intervention 1010 West Ninth Avenue, King of Prussia, PA 19406 Phone: 610-265-4700 Fax: 610-265-3439 Easter Seals, Montgomery County Comprehensive special education program for children ages two through 8; early intervention program for children ages birth through 2; inclusive preschool program; outpatient pediatric therapy; recreation and summer day camp programs; information and referral; aquatic therapy program. Therapy services provided to several school districts. Screening services for speech and hearing. No fees for PA Department of Education or Department of Public Welfare funded programs. Fees for all other programs are based on families' stated ability to pay for services. Sliding fee. P.O. Box 333, 1161 Forty Foot Road, Kulpsville, PA 19443 Phone: 215-879-1000 Fax: 215-879-8424 www.easter-seals.org KenCrest Services KenCrest is a 101-year-old non-profit human services agency that is the largest provider of community-based services and supports in the Delaware Valley for people with developmental disabilities. Headquartered in Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania, the organization serves over 7,300 children and adults and their families ranging in age from infants to senior adults in over 300 locations across the region. The agency's Children and Family Services division offers Early Intervention, Head Start, child care, and residential services. KenCrest's Youth & Adult Services
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division provides residential services, Life sharing, clinical services, employment services, individual and family support, and educational services. 502 West Germantown Pike, Suite 200, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462 Phone: 610-825-9360 Fax: 610-825-4127 www.kencrest.org LifePath, Inc. LifePath helps individuals with developmental disabilities achieve the best life possible through involvement in various activities that encourage socialization and accomplishment. Staff plays a significant role in accomplishing these goals and their tireless efforts each day are the major reason for our success and growth Bucks/Montgomery Office and Ridge Crest Pediatric Facility 22 Almont Road, Sellersville, PA 18960 Phone: 215-257-0471 Fax: 215-257-0530 www.lifepath.org Montgomery County OMR Montgomery County, through a network of contracted providers, coordinates services and supports for both adults and children with mental retardation and their families. In addition, the County Office administers the Early Intervention Program which is an entitlement service designed to meet the developmental needs of eligible infants and children (birth to three). Intake Phone: 610-278-1284
PHILADELPHIA COUNTY The Arc of Philadelphia is an advocacy organization that provides training, information and referral support to people with disabilities and their families. 2350 W. Westmoreland Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140 Phone: 215.229.4550 Fax: 215.225.1330 Associated Services for the Blind Provides information, referral, and adjustment to vision loss. Offers classes in Braille, and activities of daily living and social services. Social services are free of charge to income eligible clients. Rehabilitation services are free of charge to all. ASB provides social, educational and support services to Latino clients through a Latino support group and English as a Second Language (ESL) classes. 919 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107 Phone: 215-627-0600 www.asb.org
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The Blind Relief Fund of Philadelphia A non-profit agency devoted to meeting the material, financial and emotional needs of blind Philadelphians, and to improve the quality of their lives. The fund provides assistance with food, clothing, medication, eyeglasses, canes, sensory aids, rent, utility bills, furniture and appliances, cleaning services and more. 551 Walnut Lane, Philadelphia, PA 19128 Phone: 888-875-2573 or 215-487-1444 www.blindrelieffund.org Blindness & Visual Services The agency offers vocational rehabilitation services: counseling, training and job placement; social services, family and personal adjustment counseling about visual loss. Eligibility: legally blind or visually impaired PA citizen. No fee for service. 444 N 3rd Street 5th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19123 Phone: 215-560-5700 Fax: 215-965-4873 Center for Disability Law and Policy The center provides advocacy & legal representation in PA for individuals with disabilities. 1617 JFK Boulevard, Suite 800 Philadelphia, PA. 19103 Voice/TDD: 215-557-7112 Toll Free: 888-745-CDLP Fax: 215-557-7602 Disability Advocacy Program This program is administered by the PA Department of Public Welfare, and assists those 65 and under in receiving SSI, or Social Security Disability Insurance. Clients must be disabled and receive or be eligible to receive public assistance, medical assistance, or food stamps. Mon.-Fri. 8:30am-5:00pm 4601 Market Street, 1st Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19139 Phone: 215-726-4602 Disability Law Project Free legal assistance for children and adults with developmental disabilities, serious mental health needs, and discrimination in access to services. DLP's main purpose is to advocate for the civil rights of persons with mental and physical disabilities, especially their right to live as integral parts of their communities. 801 Arch Street, Suite 610, Philadelphia, PA 19107, Phone: 215-238-8070 TTY: 215-238-6069 Fax: 215-625- 9589
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The Institute on Disability/UAP The Institute supports people with disabilities in their pursuit of interdependence, contribution, and inclusion through training, technical assistance, services and supports, research, dissemination, and advocacy. Temple University Room 423 Ritter Annex, 1301 Cecil B. Moore Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19122 Phone: 215-204-1356 (voice/TTY) Fax: 215-204-6336
KenCrest Services KenCrest is a 101-year-old non-profit human services agency that is the largest provider of community-based services and supports in the Delaware Valley for people with developmental disabilities. Headquartered in Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania, the organization serves over 7,300 children and adults and their families ranging in age from infants to senior adults in over 300 locations across the region. The agency's Children and Family Services division offers Early Intervention, Head Start, child care, and residential services. KenCrest's Youth & Adult Services division provides residential services, Life sharing, clinical services, employment services, individual and family support, and educational services. 502 West Germantown Pike, Suite 200, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462 Phone: 610-825-9360 Fax: 610-825-4127 www.kencrest.org Liberty Resources, Inc. Information on advocacy, managed care, MiCASSA, housing, publications and job bank, 1341 N. Delaware Avenue, Suite 105, Philadelphia, PA 19125 Phone: 215-634-2000 Toll free: 888-634-2155 TTY: 215-634-6630 Fax: 215-634-6628
Overbrook School for the Blind Delivers education that enhances options available for persons with visual disabilities and other challenges,creating greater opportunity to experience active and fulfilling lives. Flexible fee. 6333 Malvern Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19151 Phone: 215-877-0313 www.obs.org Pennsylvania Parents and Caregivers Resource Network PPCRN provides information, resource links and phone numbers, for parents and parent groups of children and adults with developmental disabilities.
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Phone: 1-888-5-PARENT (572-7368) or 717-561-0098 Fax: 717-561-0945 PPCRN www.ppcrn.org Pennsylvania Health Law Project Information on health insurance issues, Medical Assistance, advocates for consumer-directed health services for people with disabilities. 801 Arch St. Suite 610 A Philadelphia PA 19107 Toll free: 800-274-3258 TTY: 1-866-236-6310 Philadelphia Developmental Disabilities Corporation Through our experienced, diversified staff, PDDC provides quality services for men and women, aged 18 and up, who have disabilities or age-related frailties. Programs range from vocational and employment in Albert Teti Developmental Services, to senior citizen support through the John & Beverly Anello Adult Day Health Center, to creative arts therapies in the George & Esther Horowitz Cultural Center. 2350 W. Westmoreland Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140 Phone: 215.229.4550 Fax: 215.225.1330 Tri-State Transportation Provides both ambulatory and non-ambulatory (wheelchair) service in the Philadelphia tri-state area. Based in Philadelphia, also serves surrounding counties and provides transports in New Jersey. Call for fees. 2433 Oakford Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146 Phone: 215-336-8344 Fax: 215-336-8344
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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE & SEXUAL ASSAULT BUCKS COUNTY
A Woman's Place As the only domestic violence agency serving Bucks County, A Woman's Place provides comprehensive free, private, and confidential domestic violence service, support, education, outreach, and advocacy.. Hotline: 1-800-229-8116 Phone: 215-343-9241 www.awomansplace.org Network of Victim Assistance (Sexual Assault) Network of Victim Assistance supports, counsels and empowers victims of sexual assault and other serious crimes and works to eliminate violence in Bucks County through advocacy, community education and prevention programs. 2370 York Road; Suite B1, Jamison, PA 18929 Business: (215) 343 6543 Hotline: (800) 675 6900 www.novabucks.org
CHESTER COUNTY The Domestic Violence Center of Chester County The Center provides free, confidential services to victims of domestic abuse. 106 West State Street, Kennett Square, PA 19348 or 1001 East Lincoln Highway, Ste. 103, Coatesville, PA 19320 24-Hour Toll-Free Hotline: 888-711-6270 24-Hour Hotline: 610-431-1430 Legal Advocate: 610- 444-6797 Bilingual Counselor: 610-444-7763
DELAWARE COUNTY Delaware County Women Organized Against Rape Delaware County Women Organized Against Rape and Crime Victim Services serves all of Delaware County with services for victims of crime and rape. DCWAR provides a 24-hour hotline, as well as accompaniment services to the hospital, police station or court proceedings, and counseling services. Additionally, DCWAR offers educational programs tailored to all areas of the community: risk-education programs for schools; educational programs for community groups; and in-service training for professionals. P.0. Box 211, Media, PA 19063 Business: (610) 566 5866 or 566 7954 or (610) 566 4386 Hotline: (610) 566 4342
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Domestic Abuse Project of Delaware County Services provided include: a 24-hour domestic violence hotline; individualized, peer and group domestic violence counseling; telephone counseling; legal advocacy; court and hospital accompaniment; education and outreach to the community and schools; and various support groups. 24 Hour Hotline: 610-565-4590 Media Office 14 West Second Street, Media, PA 19063 Phone: 610-565-6272 TTY: 610-565-2735 Fax: 610-565-9911 Chester Office 2600 West 9th St., Chester, PA 19013 Phone: 610-497-6737 Fax: 610-497-5778 www.dapdc.org Domestic Violence Center of Chester County The Domestic Violence Center of Chester County is committed to empowering survivors of domestic abuse through information, and supporting them as they reclaim their lives. The Center provides services at our main, confidentially located site and at satellite sites in Kennett Square and Coatesville. Services are available in English and Spanish, and are provided free of charge. P.O. Box 832, West Chester, PA. 19381 Hotline: 610-431-1430 or 800-711-6270 TTY: 610-431-7262 www.dvcc.com Family Support Line Family Support Line works to keep children and families safe from the harm of child sexual abuse and other family trauma through comprehensive prevention education programs and to promote healing through specialized treatment services. 100 West 6th Street, Media, PA 19063-2428 Phone: 610-891-5275 Fax: 610-891-0481 www.familysupportline.org
MONTGOMERY COUNTY Laurel House Domestic Violence Shelter and Services of Montgomery County Shelter and counseling for victims of domestic violence and dependent children. Individual and group counseling for battered women, legal advocacy, special children's program, post-shelter support network, bridge housing. P.O. Box 764, Norristown, PA 19404 Hotline: 800-642-3150 or 215-643-3150
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Phone: 610-277-1860 www.laurel-house.org Service and Education for Women Against Abuse, (SEWAA) SEWAA addresses the problems faced by South Asian women, (from India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, and Pakistan), living in the Greater Philadelphia area. It provides support and assistance for women who are abandoned, harassed or are victims of domestic violence. P.O. Box 1591, Havertown, PA 19083 Phone: 215-62-SEWAA www.sewaa.net The Women's Center of Montgomery County Services provided include: a 24-hour domestic violence hotline; individualized, peer and group domestic violence counseling; telephone counseling; legal advocacy; court and hospital accompaniment; education and outreach to the community and schools; and various support groups. 24-Hour Hotline: 800-773-2424 Elkins Park Office: 215-635-7344 Norristown Office: 610-279-1548 Pottstown Office: 610-970-7363 Bryn Mawr Office: 610-525-1427 Lansdale Office: 215-853-8060 www.wcmontco.org Victim Services Center of Montgomery County (Sexual Assault) Victim Services Center of Montgomery County provides 24-hour crisis intervention to survivors and their significant others via our crisis hotline, and accompaniments to hospital, police, and court. Counseling is provided to group crisis response to communities and individual and support groups for survivors and their significant others. Services are comprehensive without regard to age, race, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, religion, or disability. All services are free and confidential. 18 W. Airy Street -Suite 100, Norristown, PA 19401 24-Hour Hotline: 610-277-5200 or 888-521 0983 Phone: 610-277-0932 www.victimservicescenter.org
PHILADELPHIA COUNTY Citywide Domestic Violence Collaborative Hotline: 1-866723-3014 Bilingual Domestic Violence Program of Lutheran
Settlement House Since 1977, LSH’s Bilingual Domestic Violence Program has been committed to providing a safe space for victims/survivors of domestic violence. Specific services include:
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24-hour collaborative hotline, 1-866-SAFE-014 Crisis intervention in-person and via phone, also at 215-426-8610 x 236 On going group and individual counseling, Accompaniment: court and hospital Advocacy for victims/survivors of domestic violence and their families in systems interacting with individuals and families participating in LSH’s program. . Transitional Housing Program (length of stay ranges from 18 to 24 months) includes comprehensive housing and life skills coaching as well as domestic violence counseling and specialized services to the children; Education and training to the community and schools; The BDVP serves both male and female victims of domestic violence. All services are free and available in English and Spanish 1340 Frankford Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19125 Phone: 215-426-8610 ext. 236 Fax: 215-426-0581 www.lutheransettement.org
Latina Domestic Violence Program of Congreso de Latinos Unidos Congreso serves the neighborhoods of Eastern North Philadelphia where the majority of the city's Latino population resides. In addition to the 24-hour collaborative hotline, 1-866-SAFE-014, the Latina Domestic Violence Program provides: Child, medical, and legal advocacy; Individual counseling; and support groups to adults and child victims/survivors, family members, and friends who are exposed to domestic violence; Advocacy for victims/survivors of domestic violence Education and training to the community and schools; All services are free and available in English and Spanish. 216 West Somerset Street, Philadelphia, PA 19133 Phone: 215-763-8870 Fax: 215-291-1394 www.congreso.net Menergy Menergy is a counseling program for abusive men in the city of Philadelphia. The organization is a member organization of the Pennsylvania Batterers Intervention Services Network. 7153 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19119 Phone: 215-242-2235 www.menergy.org Women Against Abuse WAA provides services to persons who have been victimized by domestic violence. In addition to the 24-hour collaborative hotline, 1-866-SAFE-014, WAA’s Emergency Shelter and Sojourner Houser(Transitional Housing) offers: 45 day shelter or up to 18 months of transitional housing Individual and group counseling Housing services
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Specialized services to children The Legal Center offers legal advocacy and representation in domestic violence-related matters including: Protection from abuse Child custody and child support Immigration Safety planning Court accompaniment Services to individuals with disabilities who have experienced domestic violence Services to women who have been accused of lethally injuring their abusers All services are free of charge. 100 S. Broad Street, 5th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19111 Administrative Phone: 215-386-1280 Legal Center Phone: 215-686-7082 Legal Center Fax: 215-686-7041 www.womenagainstabuse.org Women in Transition Women in Transition provides empowerment counseling, referrals and advocacy to women in Philadelphia who are endangered by domestic violence and/or substance abuse. In addition to the 24-hour collaborative hotline, 1-866-SAFE-014, WIT provides the following services: Telephone Counseling available at 215-751-1111 Mon-Fri between 9am-5pm & Sat-Sun between 8am-midnight Intake Assessment Lifeline Peer Support Groups Individual Counseling Life Management Counseling Services to lesbians and bi-sexual women in same-sex abusive relationships. Substance Abuse Services Community Education, Advocacy and Training All services are free of charge. 21 South 12th Street, 6th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19107 Phone: 215-564-5301 Fax: 215-564-5723 www.womenintransitioninc.org Women Organized Against Rape WOAR provides services for adults and children who have experienced sexual victimization. Counseling services are offered for adult survivors of rape, adult survivors of child sexual abuse, children and adolescents who have experienced rape or sexual abuse. Services are free of charge. 1233 Locust Street, Suite 202, Philadelphia, PA 19107 24-Hour Hotline: 215-985-3333 Phone: 215-985-3315 Fax: 215-985-9111 www.woar.org
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DRUG & ALCOHOL BUCKS COUNTY
Bucks County Drug and Alcohol Commission 600 Louis Drive, Suite 102A,Warminster, PA 18974 Phone: 215- 773-9313 Fax: 215-956-9939 Client Services: 1200 New Rodgers Road , Bristol, PA 19007 Phone: 215-788-8172 Fax: 215-788-9237 Aldie Counseling Center The Center provides a variety of educational and professional therapeutic experiences addressing mental health and substance abuse problems and how to learn to live healthfully and meaningfully, one day at a time. Services include evening recovery program. Outpatient programs in oylestown. www.aldie.org Bucks County Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence The BCCADD provides resources and opportunities to reduce the impact of addiction and to improve related health issues for the entire community. Services include prevention, consultation, education, advocacy, assessment, intervention and treatment services. 252 W. Swamp Road, Doylestown, PA 18901 24-hour hotline: 800-221-6333 www.bccadd.org Good Friends, Inc. Good Friends provides comprehensive and quality behavioral health and related services in the continuum of care for chemically dependent adult males. These services promote the physical, spiritual and emotional health of the men and meet the needs of the community and consumers. P.O.Box 165, 868 W. Bridge Street, Morrisville PA 19067 Phone: 215-736-2861 www.goodfriendsinc.org Livengrin Foundation Inc Comprehensive residential and outpatient substance abuse treatment services for men and women. Flexible fee. 24 Hours a Day, Seven Days a Week 4833 Hulmeville Road, Bensalem, PA 19020 Phone: 215-638-5200 www.livengrin.org 1270 New Rodgers Road, Bristol, PA 19007 Phone: 215-781-2048, 8:30 am - 9:00 pm Monday-Friday 31
Park Terrace Office Center, Suite 11, 275 S. Main Street, Doylestown, PA 18901 Phone: 215-340-1765, 8:30 am - 9:00 pm Monday-Friday MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) One-on-one support for family members and friends of victims by trained volunteers; assistance with court proceedings and court accompaniment; Speakers Bureau; ongoing work with Youth Action Team with middle and senior high schools; annual bereavement conference at Bucks County Community College. Free P.O. Box 1203 Newtown, PA 18940 Phone: 215-741-1667 Fax: 215-741-1667 Penn Foundation, Inc The Recovery Center offers a comprehensive continuum of alcohol and drug addiction treatment services with special services for medical and psychiatric problems associated with addiction. Offered are outpatient and inpatient programs as well as Mobile Engagement Services (designed to make traditional drug and alcohol services more effective and efficient) and Rehab at Home® (designed to engage the entire family). 807 Lawn Avenue, Sellersville, PA 18960 Phone: 215-257-6551 www.penfoundation.org Renewal Centers Adolescent drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility treating adolescents (ages 13-18) with drug and alcohol problems as well as behavioral health problems. Education is provided on site. Ropes course is part of therapeutic recreation and is also on site. Variable fees. 2705 Old Bethlehem Pike, Quakertown, PA 18951 Phone: 215-536-9070 Riverside Care Bucks County Riverside Care, part of Eagleville Foundation, is a drug and alcohol outpatient services for adults and adolescents. Clients participate in group, individual, and family care. 1609 Woodbourne Road, Suite 403, Levittown, PA 19057 Phone: 215-945-7100 Today, Inc Today is a residential treatment of substance abuse among youth and young adults. Programs include outpatient, re-entry, and family therapy and prevention/outreach services. Variable fee. 24 Hours a Day, Seven Days a Week P.O. Box 908, Newtown, PA 18940 Hotline: 215-968-4713 Fax: 215-968-8742 www.todayinc.org
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CHESTER COUNTY Community, Youth, Women’s Alliance Shelter for women and children; a halfway house where women recovering from drug and alcohol addiction can be reunited with their children. 423 E. Lincoln Highway, Coatesville, PA 19320 Phone: 610 384-9591 Fax 610 384-9635 Council on Addictive Diseases (COAD) COAD serves Chester County residents within the topic areas of substance use/abuse prevention, intervention and education; highway safety; and mental health services. 930 East Lancaster Avenue, Exton, PA 19341 Phone: 610-363-6164 or 800-917-1117 Gaudenzia Kindred House Gaudenzia helps people affected by chemical dependency, mental illness and related conditions to achieve a better quality of life-allowing them to live as productive and accountable individuals. This is accomplished through comprehensive treatment and prevention methods guided by a philosophy of mutual concern and responsibility. Gaudenzia also conducts research and educates the community on the causes, treatment and prevention of addictions, mental illness and related conditions. 1030 South Concord Road Box 352, West Chester, PA 19380 Phone: 610-399-6571 Fax: 610-399-0950 Gaudenzia West Chester 1030 S. Concord Road Box 352, West Chester, PA 19380 Phone: 610-399-6929 Fax: 610-399-3464 Key Stone Center Key Stone Center provides intensive outpatient and inpatient services to adults and adolescents who are in need of substance abuse treatment, and to dual diagnosed individuals. Programs include chemical dependency / dual diagnosis comprehensive assessment, medication management, and group, individual and family sessions and aftercare planning / Key Recovery Alumni Program. 2001 Providence Road, Chester, PA 19013 Phone: 610-876-9000 Fax: 610-876-5441
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DELAWARE COUNTY Family & Community Service of Delaware County Substance Abuse Treatment Services include outpatient treatment, referral information, aftercare support and codependency counseling. 100 W. Front Street, Media, PA 19063 Phone: 610-566-7540 www.fcsdc.org Womanspace Substance abuse treatment - residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days) for persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders including criminal justice clients. 120 Ardmore Avenue , Ardmore PA 19003 Phone: (610) 649-8136
MONTGOMERY COUNTY Eagleville Hospital Specialized programs include the Detoxification Program, Men's and Women's Inpatient Programs, Medical Specialty Unit, a Dual Diagnosis program and non-hospital programs. Some patients may be admitted to the hospital while intoxicated or in withdrawal from drugs or alcohol and will require a stay in the Detoxification Program. P O Box 45, Eagleville, PA 19408 Phone: 610-539-6000 Fax: 610-539-0292 www.eaglevillehospital.org Montgomery County Office of Drug and Alcohol Programs The Office of Drug and Alcohol Programs is committed to the Prevention and treatment of substance abuse in Montgomery County. Services are delivered in partnership with qualified Providers and guided by a philosophy that embraces hope, respect, and support for recovery. Services include prevention, outpatient and inpatient intervention. Treatment services require a comprehensive clinical and financial assessment. Trained Case Managers perform these assessments to determine the most appropriate funding resource, level of care and the Provider best suited to meet an individual’s treatment needs. Central Montgomery MH/MR Center 3941 Commerce Avenue, Willow Grove, PA 19090 Phone: 215-830-8966 Programs in Counseling 20 West Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401 Phone: 610-279-4262 Creative Health Services 361 High Street, Pottstown, PA 19464 Phone: 610-327-1503 www.montcopa.org
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PHILADELPHIA COUNTY Alcoholics Anonymous Inter-Group 444 North 3rd Street, Suite 3E, Philadelphia, PA 19123 Phone: 215-923-7900 Fax: 215-923-7133 www.sepennaa.org Diagnostic Rehabilitation Center (DRC) Drug and alcohol rehabilitation for all ages. 229 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106 Phone: 215-625-8060 Fax: 215-625-2374 Fairmount Behavioral Health System Health care facility that specializes in psychiatric and chemical dependency treatment. Inpatient psychiatric care is available for adults, adolescents and adults. Adult residential chemical dependency and intensive outpatient programs available. Sliding fee. 24 Hours a Day, Seven Days a Week 561 Fairthorne Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19128 Hotline: 800-235-0200 Phone: 215-487-4000 Gaudenzia Gaudenzia helps people affected by chemical dependency, mental illness and related conditions to achieve a better quality of life-allowing them to live as productive and accountable individuals. This is accomplished through comprehensive treatment and prevention methods guided by a philosophy of mutual concern and responsibility. Gaudenzia also conducts research and educates the community on the causes, treatment and prevention of addictions, mental illness and related conditions. Gaudenzia New Image Drug and alcohol inpatient treatment for pregnant women, women with up to two children. 1300 E. Tulpehocken Street, Philadelphia, PA 19138 Phone: 215-924-6322 Gaudenzia People with Hope (men) 1306 Spring Garden Street, 7th Floor Philadelphia, PA 19123 Phone: 215-413-8268 Gaudenzia Re-Entry House 5401 Wayne Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19144 Phone: 215-438-5082, Fax: 215-438-4159 Gaudenzia Together House for Women 1306 Spring Garden Street, 4th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19123 Phone: 215-238-2163, Fax: 215-238-2171 Genesis II Caton Village
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1239 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123 Phone: 215-978-8010, Fax: 215-978-7089 Genesis II Second Beginnings 1214 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19121 Phone: 215-763-2650, Fax: 215-232-9895
Interim House Interim House is a comprehensive women’s substance abuse program that includes a six-month residential treatment program, an intensive outpatient program, and an on-going outpatient program. To qualify for participation in Interim House’s programs, clients must be women who are dependent on alcohol and/or other drugs or have a recent history of substance abuse, be 18 years of age or older, live in Philadelphia and have a low income. 333 West Upsal Street, Philadelphia, PA 19119-4010 Phone: 215-849-4606 Fax: 215-849-3776 Interim House West 4150 Parkside Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104 Phone: 215-871-0300, Fax: 215-477-0244 Jefferson University Hospital Family Center & My Sister’s Place Jefferson Hospital Family Center provides comprehensive treatment services for substance abusing pregnant and parenting women and their children in outpatient and residential settings. Family Center provides intensive outpatient treatment services and My Sister’s Place provides long-term residential treatment. Services include individual, group, and family therapy, obstetrical care and parent-child services. 5601 Kingsessing Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19143 Phone: 215-727-1640 Fax: 215-727-1784 www.jeffersonhospital.org Riverside Care, Inc. Drug and alcohol treatment services 1007A Lehigh Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19133 Phone: 215-226-5890 Fax: 215-228-4484 WES Health Centers Drug and alcohol treatment 1315 Windrim Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19141 Phone: 215-456-2644 Fax: 215-456-2713 Woman Space Philadelphia 6400 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19119
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EDUCATION & EMPLOYMENT BUCKS COUNTY
BARC Program provides employment services and Jobs Program. Bucks County Community College The Community County provides Literacy, Adult Basic Education and English as a Second Language. Classes are held in the evenings and registration is in September and January. New Choices/New Options Program: 60 hour career development program offered in 4-5 week sessions. 40 hours devoted to self-assessment, exposure to non-traditional careers, and strategies for successful job search. 20 hours devoted to guided computer experience. To be eligible, must be a single parent, displaced homemaker, or parenting teen. No fee. 275 Swamp Rd., Cottage #1, Newtown, PA 18940 Phone: (215) 504-8558 Fax: (215) 968-8349 www.bucks.edu Bucks County Intermediate Unit #22 The Unit, a GED test center, provides Literacy, Adult Basic Education, Corrections Education and English as a Second Language. Classes are held in the evenings. 705 Shady Retreat Rd., Doylestown, PA 18901 Phone: 215-343-0479 Fax: 215-340-8485 Bucks County Office of Employment and Training Offers an array of services including: GED classes, resume development, job search assistance including internet access, adult basic education, occupational research classes, computer classes, and pregnant and parenting youth classes. No fee. 4259 Swamp Road, Suite 303, Doylestown, PA 18901 Phone: 215-340-2020 Fax: 215-340-2030 www.buckscounty.org/departments/employment_training Bucks County Opportunity Council Self-sufficiency services for low-income families and individuals that are working to achieve or maintain economic self-sufficiency. Employment and employment support services, budget counseling, transportation for work, rental assistance, selective energy services, self-sufficiency assistance and weatherization. Some programs require client co-pay. No fee. 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Monday-Friday 100 Doyle Street, Doylestown, PA 18901 Administrative Office: 215-345-8175
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Fax: 215-345-8573 www.bcoc.org Literacy Center Bucks County, VITA Education Services The Literacy Center of Bucks County provides free services in basic literacy, GED preparation, the Adult High School Diploma, Family Literacy, and English as a Second Language. It offers classes led by professional staff and one-on-one/small-group tutoring led by volunteers. 8 E. Court St., 2nd Fl., Doylestown, PA 18901 Phone: 215-345-8322 Fax: 215-345-8675 www.vitaeducation.org
CHESTER COUNTY Adult Literacy Program This program at the Bayard Taylor Memorial Library provides free literacy and language instruction for educationally disadvantaged adults to equip them with the knowledge and skills necessary for gainful employment. Bayard Taylor Memorial Library 216 East State Street, Kennett Square, PA 19348-3112 Phone: 610-444-9118 Baker Industries A unique work rehabilitation program that teaches people with disabilities, people in recovery from substance abuse, people who have become homeless and those coming out of prison how to be a great employee. Through real life work, Bakerites learn how to be great employees and move onto to main stream better jobs. 184 Pennsylvania Avenue Malvern, PA 19355 Phone: 610-296-9795 Fax: 610-251-9802 www.bakerindustries.org Bayard Taylor Library, Adult Literacy Program The Library provides Literacy, Adult Basic Education and English as a Second Language. Classes are held in mornings, afternoons and evenings. 216 E. State St. PO Box 730, Kennett Square, PA 19348 Phone: 610-444-9118 Fax: 610-444-1752 www.bayardtaylor.org La Comunidad Hispana La Comunidad, a GED test center, provides Literacy, Adult Basic Education and English as a Second Language. Classes are held in mornings, afternoons and evenings. Additional services include clinical and social services. 316 E. State St., Kennett Square, PA 19348-3606 39
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Chester County Even Start Program c/o Head Start The Chester County Even Start Program is administered by the Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU24). It specializes in literacy programming for immigrant families. 1530 E. Lincoln Hwy, Coatesville, PA 19390 Phone: 610-383-6800 Fax: 610-383-0694 Chester County OIC The OIC provides Literacy, Adult Basic Education, Move Up and English as a Second Language. Classes are available in the mornings and evenings. 790 E. Market St., Marshall Building - Ste. 100, West Chester, PA 19382 Phone: 610-692-2344 Fax: 610-918-2690 www.cc-oic.org The Garage Community & Youth Center The Center is a place where middle and high school students receive academic tutoring or homework help, use the computer lab, or just hang out and play pool or foosball in a relaxed and safe environment. The program is open, free of charge, to students five afternoons and evenings a week. 115 South Union Street, Kennett Square, PA 19348 Phone: 610-444-6464 Volunteer English Program in Chester County The Volunteer English Program in Chester County (VEP) helps immigrants and refugees learn English and adjust to U.S. life and culture. VEP provides textbooks and the lessons are free. 790 E. Market St. Ste. 215, West Chester, PA 19382 Phone: 610-918-8222 Fax: 610-918-8223 www.volunteerenglish.org West Chester Area School District Evening Adult Basic Education and English as a Second Language classes. Fugett Middle School 500 Ellis Lane, West Chester, PA 19380 Phone: 484-266-2912 Fax: 610-436-5910 www.wcasd.K12.pa.us
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Wings for Success Wings serves homeless women, survivors of domestic violence, crime victims, women in recovery, and women transitioning from welfare to work. Wings offers work-related clothing, wardrobe guidance and confidence-building workshops. P.O. Box 3331, West Chester, PA 19380 Phone: 610-344-9331 www.wingsforsuccess.org
DELAWARE COUNTY Delaware County Literacy Council The Literacy Council provides free one-on-one and small group basic reading instruction for adult residents through countywide network of trained and supported volunteer tutors. English as a Second Language and math instruction, family literacy and computer literacy are also available. 2217 Providence Avenue, Chester, PA 19013 Phone: 610- 876-4811 www.delcolit.org Center for Literacy Inc. Delaware County CFL provides Literacy, Adult Basic Education and English as a Second Language to communities in both Delaware and Philadelphia counties. 636 S. 48th St., Philadelphia, PA Phone: 484-953-1440 Fax: 215-472-7290 www.centerforliteracy.org Chester Upland School District A GED testing site the District provides Literacy, Adult Basic Education and English as a Second Language classes. 1720 Melrose Ave., Chester, PA 19013-5837 Phone: 610-447-3793 Fax: 610-447-3488 www.chesteruplandsd.org Delaware County Community College Free Adult Basic Education GED programs offered at 12 sites in Chester and Delaware counties. Full college credit curriculum, certificate programs and non-credit course offerings 901 S. Media Line Rd., Media, PA 19063 Phone: 484-237-5107 Fax: 484-237-5173 www.dccc.edu/commedu/ Delaware County Intermediate Unit #25 ESL services are offered across the four major components of the Even Start Family Literacy program. Even Start collaborates with at least 20 agencies. 200 Yale Ave., Morton, PA 19070 41
Phone: 610-938-9000 Fax: 610-938-9890 www.dciu.org PathwaysPA PathWays serves low-income women, children, and families who are at high risk of abuse, homelessness, and permanent dependence on welfare. Educational services include Literacy, Adult Basic Education, GED, Family Literacy and Move Up. Services also include transitional housing, case management, vocational/education guidance, onsite adult and life skills education, and family financial planning. 310 Amosland Rd., Holmes, PA 19043 Phone: 610-543-5022 Fax: 610-543-1549 www.pathwayspa.org
MONTGOMERY COUNTY Abington Free Library Adult Literacy The Library provides Literacy, Adult Basic Education and English as a Second Language. Classes are available mornings, afternoons and evenings. 1030 Old York Rd., Abington, PA 19001 Phone: 215-885-5183 Fax: 215-885-9242 abg.mclinc.org ACLAMO The organization provides Literacy, Adult Basic Education and English as a Second Language. In addition to educational services, ACLAMO offers social services and education programs, including ESL preschool, after-school and summer learning, and home and school counseling. 512 W. Marshall St., Norristown, PA 19401 Phone: (215) 879-9090 Fax: (215) 879-9979 Center for Alternative Learning The Center for Alternative Learning provides Literacy, Adult Basic Education and English as a Second Language instruction to the Delaware and Montgomery county communities and specialized instruction for individuals with disabilities in the Philadelphia Metro area. 6 E. Eagle Rd., Havertown, PA 19083 Phone: 610-446-6126 Fax: 610- 446-6129 www.learningdifferences.com Hatboro-Horsham School District The adult programs provide GED and English as a Second Language services. Programs are taught by certified staff and a few volunteer tutors. Classes are held at Keith Valley Middle School
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on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings from 7-10 p.m. Program begins in September and ends in May. 229 Meetinghouse Rd., Horsham, PA 19044 Phone: 215-956-2910 Fax: 215-674-0762 Indian Valley Opportunity Center IVOC offers Social Services, Food Pantry and Clothing Exchange, Tutoring in ESL, GED, Literacy and Citizenship, and Adult Tutor Training 104 Main Street, Souderton, PA 18964 Phone: 215-723-5430 Fax: 215-799-0739 Liberty Forum Liberty Forum offers congregations and community groups a wide variety of educational programs. "Liberty Forum" topics include Parenting, Social Justice; Children at Risk, Health and Wellness, Planning for the Future, Aging Gracefully and Assisting your Planning Process. Topics are designed to meet the needs of your group. A program of Liberty Lutheran. 250 North Bethlehem Pike, Ambler, PA 19002 Phone: 215-643-6333 www.libertylutheran.org Literacy Council of Norristown LCN provides several tutor training workshops during the year to instruct adults how to tutor other adults. One-on-one instruction is offered in the following areas: reading, writing, math, GED prep, and ESL. Evening ESL classes are provided. 113 E. Airy St., Norristown, PA 19401 Phone: 610-292-8515 Fax: 610-292-8528 www.LCNLIT.org Montgomery County Intermediate Unit 23 Provider of Adult Education, ABE and GED Programs for Correctional Education, Drug and Alcohol Hospital, and a community-based location at Cheltenham School District. 1605-B W. Main St., Norristown, PA 19403 Phone: (610) 326-1502 Montgomery County OIC The OIC is a provider of Adult Education, ABE, Family Literacy and GED Programs. 1101 Arch St., Norristown, PA 19401 Phone: (610) 279-9700 Fax: (610) 279-9705 Norristown Area Adult Evening School
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The Adult program provides ABE, GED, and ESL services in classroom settings taught by statecertified teachers. The Evening School is a GED testing center offering GED testing every month. 1900 Eagle Dr., Norristown, PA 19403 Phone: 610-630-5066 Fax: 610-277-7563 www.nasd.k12.pa.us Won Community Service Center The Won Community Service Center offers educational, legal, and family counseling services for the local immigrant community. Educational Services include Literacy, Adult Basic Education and English as a Second Language. P.O. Box 486, Glenside, PA 19038 Phone: 215-884-8443 Fax: 215-884-6315 www.woncommunity.org YWCA Pottstown Adult Literacy Center of YWCA Pottstown Adult education program includes Literacy, Adult Basic Education, GED, Family Literacy and Move Up. 315 King St., Pottstown, PA 19464 Phone: 610-323-1888 Fax: 610-323-5430
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Aspira Education through leadership for women, men and children. 4322 North 5th Street, 3rd Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19140 Phone: 215-455-2300 or 215-455-1300 Baker Industries A unique work rehabilitation program that teaches people with disabilities, people in recovery from substance abuse, people who have become homeless and those coming out of prison how to be a great employee. Through real life work, Bakerites learn how to be great employees and move onto to main stream better jobs. 3506 F Street, Philadelphia, PA 19134 Tel: 215-291-5700 www.bakerindustries.org Career Link (Team Pennsylvania) Services Provided: One-Stop delivery of career services for job-seekers available online or in person. 990 Spring Garden Philadelphia, PA 19123 Phone: 215-560-5465 www.pacareerlink.state.pa.us
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The Career Wardrobe The Wardrobe provides suitable interview outfits to women living in poverty. Women must be referred by a referral partner. 1211 Chestnut Street, Suite 205 Philadelphia, PA 19107 Phone: 215-568-6693
1199C Training & Upgrading Fund The leadership of the District 1199C Training and Upgrading Fund is committed to education as a vehicle for providing healthcare and human service workers with the opportunities to advance into better jobs and is proud to support the work of the Training Fund staff and students. As experienced workers upgrade on the healthcare career ladder, the Fund's Breslin Learning Center helps new workers fill entry level positions. 100 S. Broad St. Land Title Building 10th Floor Philadelphia, PA 19110 Phone: 215-568-2220
Center for Literacy Inc. CFL provides Literacy, Adult Basic Education and English as a Second Language to communities in both Delaware and Philadelphia counties. 636 S. 48th St., Philadelphia, PA Phone: 484-953-1440 www.centerforliteracy.org Community College of Philadelphia 1700 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia, PA 19130-3991 Phone: 215-751-8769 Fax: 215-972-6304 Community Women's Education Project (CWEP) Services Provided: CWEP provides secondary and post-secondary education, educational support systems, and connections to the workplace for low income women and their families in their community. CWEP also provides quality early learning education for infants and young children. 2801 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19134 Phone: 215-426-2200 www.cwep.org Congreso de Latinos Unidos, Inc Services Provided: Job placement, vocational counseling, job readiness orientation, and youth employment counseling, training and continuing education classes. All services offered in both Spanish and English. 216 W. Somerset Street Philadelphia PA 19133
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Phone: 215-763-8870 www.congreso.net CORA-Neumann Center Services provided: alternative education and job training program serving high-school drop outs obtain GED, computer and clerical skills and life skills. Job training, job placement assistance, teen parenting classes, counseling and drug and alcohol prevention classes. Serves at-risk youth ages 16-21 1000 Orthodox Street Philadelphia PA 19124 Phone: 215-535-2957 www.coraservices.com
Greater Philadelphia Urban Affairs Coalition Services Provided: job training and placement services for eligible homeless adults, homeless heads of households and non-custodial parents in shelters or transitional housing. Participants must be clean and sober for 90 days to qualify. 714 Market Street, Suite 205 Philadelphia, PA 19106 Phone: 215-451-6400 www.gpuac.org
Impact Services Impact Services has been working in the Kensington area since 1974 to create jobs, help people get into the workforce and make the area a more attractive place to live, work and raise a family. 124. E. Indiana Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19134 Phone: 215-739-1600 Switchboard # for job help: 215-423-2955 Indochinese American Council The Council provides translation and interpretation services for 13 language, ESL classes, GED preparation and classes, Art and computer classes, pre-employment training, internships and job placement assistance, counseling case management and referral services. 4936 Old York Road Philadelphia, PA 19141 Phone: 215-457-0272 www.iacphila.org
Jewish Employment Vocational Services (JEVS) JEVS is a not-for-profit; nonsectarian social service agency that benefits the community by enhancing the employability and self-sufficiency of the people it serves through a broad range of education, training, health and rehabilitation programs. 8301 State Road, Philadelphia, PA 19136 Phone: 215-685-7114 or 215-854-1806 Fax: 215-685-7199 46
Lutheran Settlement House LSH’s Education and Employment Program offers a wide-range of opportunities for adults to achieve educational goals and improve job skills. Specific offerings include: Educational Classes: Literacy, Adult Basic Education and English as a Second Language. Classes are held in mornings, afternoons and evenings. Employer Services: LSH offers Greater Philadelphia businesses a unique service through customized employee training program. LSH staff will work with you to customize and implement a work skills training program for your staff, around the particular needs of your company. Additional services to adult learners include social services, domestic violence counseling and advocacy, senior and residential services. 1340 Frankford Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19125 Phone: 215-426-8610 Fax: 215-426-0581 www.lutheransettlement.org Metropolitan Career Center Services provided: training in administrative support, pharmacy training and computer technology fields. 162 Chelten Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19144 Phone: 215-843-6615 www.mccweb-gt.org
Orleans Technical Institute Services Provided: Training in building trades, food services and computer technology, job placement services, resume, application and interview preparation, skills assessments, GED classes, driver restoration services and mental health counseling. Participants are eligible for financial aid, scholarships and grants and must not have any pending court dates. 1330 Rhawn Street Philadelphia PA 19111 Phone: 215-728-4700 http://www.jevs.org/schools_svs.asp
Pennsylvania School for the Deaf, Center for Community and Professional Services Provides a comprehensive collection of vital services and programs for deaf and hard of hearing individuals, their families, professionals in the field, and hearing people interested in issues involving hearing loss. 100 W. School House Lane, Philadelphia, PA 19144 Phone/TTY: 215-754-4770
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Philadelphia Comprehensive Center for Fathers The Center provides motivational and educational workshops and job placement and retention services for fathers over the age of 18 with TANF eligible, minor children. Also has a Work-N-Style program providing professional attire for participants. 121 N. Broad Street 10th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19107 Phone: 215-717-4004 Hotline: 215-717-4008 www.phillyfathers.org
Philadelphia Unemployment Project The Philadelphia Unemployment Project helps Philadelphia's unemployed by providing information and referral for unemployment compensation, TANF, Medicaid, food stamps, health care, and housing. 1201 Chestnut Street, Room 702, Philadelphia, PA 19107 Phone: 215-557-0822 Fax: 215-557-6981 www.philaup.org Philadelphia Veterans Multi-Service and Education Center, Inc. Services Provided: Computer skills and repair training; hospitality job readiness training, employment counseling, homeless support services and care, assistance in processing veterans’ benefits claims. 213-217 N. 4th Street Philadelphia PA 19123 Phone: 215-923-2600 www.pvmsec.org Philadelphia Youth Network Services Provided: Youth workforce development, internships, academic support, summer camps and after-school programs for out-of-school under-21. Admin: 714 Market St. Suite 304, Philadelphia, PA 19106 Phone: 267-502-3800 John F. Kennedy Center 734 Schuylkill Avenue, Room 681, Philadelphia, PA 19146 Phone: 267-502-3718 www.pyninc.org
Ready Willing and Able Services Provided: Residential job training program for homeless individuals most of whom have histories of incarceration and substance abuse. Physical and mental health services also provided. 1211 Bainbridge Street Philadelphia, PA 19147 Phone: 215-732-3781 www.rwaphilly.org
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Tradeswomen of Purpose/Women in Non-Traditional Work (TOP/WIN) TOP/WIN has facilitated job training programs which have prepared and placed low-income women in a variety of non- traditional careers in such fields as transportation, communication, utility work, precision manufacturing, and construction trades just to name a few. Graduates begin their new careers at an average hourly wage of over eleven dollars an hour with benefits. Women learn basic construction skills, carpentry, plumbing and electricity, remedial math and literacy. 2300 Alter Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146 Phone: 215-545-3700 www.topwininc.org
Welcoming Center for New Pennsylvanians The Welcoming Center for New Pennsylvanians is a centralized resource and referral center for immigrants in the Philadelphia area. Programs range from employment location services for workauthorized immigrants to free monthly legal clinics, job readiness training, and public talks and events. All services are offered free of charge. 1617 JFK Boulevard, 13th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19103 Phone: 215-557-2626 Fax: 215-557-2825 YMCA Philadelphia ~ Adult Education Programs The YMCA Education & Technology Center serves adults, youth and families by improving their literacy and English proficiency. The Sheridan Building, 125 S. 9th Street, Suite 502 Philadelphia, PA 19107 Phone: 215-400-2100 www.ymcaphilly.org.
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EMERGENCY & DISASTER RESPONSE American Red Cross Volunteer organization that helps individuals prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies. Services include disaster relief, workplace and community health safety and AIDS education courses, a safe and adequate blood supply, and assistance to members of the armed forces and veterans and youth organizations. American Red Cross of Southeastern Pennsylvania 2300 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia PA 19103 Life Line: 1-800-959-6989 Phone: 215-299-4000 Lutheran Disaster Response Partners Lutheran Disaster Response Partners (LDRP) seek to bring the caring and compassion to individuals and communities whose lives have been affected by disaster, by coordinating Lutheran efforts in Southeastern Pennsylvania with the needs and resources of the wider Lutheran community and other voluntary and governmental organizations. There are two downloadable PDF files on www.libertylutheran.org to help congregations prepare and respond to disasters. Phone: 215-276-5500
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HEALTH Alzheimer’s Association Delaware Valley Chapter Provides information and referral services on Alzheimer's disease and related disorders. Organizes and maintains support groups in the tri-state area. .Provides support groups, educational programs, minority outreach and advocacy. The Southeastern PA Region covers Philadelphia, Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Lehigh, Montgomery and Northampton counties. 100 N 17th Street, 2nd floor, Philadelphia, PA 19103 Phone: 215-561-2919 Fax: (215) 561-4663 www.alz-delawarevalley.org APPRISE PA’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program that provides FREE counseling about health insurance options. Good referral for Medicare Part D questions. Phone: 800-783-7067 PACE (Pharmaceutical Assistance Contract for the Elderly) Prescription drug coverage for Seniors 6345 Plank Drive, Suite 1200 Harrisburg, PA 17122 717-652-9028 (general number) 800-225-7223 (for applicants/information) 800-992-2433 (for fraud and abuse)
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Fighting Aids Continuously Together (F.A.C.T. Bucks County) Emergency funds available to HIV/AIDS clients through social service agencies, area doctors and medical service providers for rent, car repair, telephone and utility bills or other expenses that agencies or insurance companies will not cover. No fee. 24 Hours a Day, Seven Days a Week P.O. Box 616, Buckingham, PA 18912 Phone: 215-598-0750 Fax: 215-794-1217 The Free Clinic of Doylestown The Clinic provides free medical care, dental care and social services for low-income, uninsured and underinsured residents of greater central Bucks County. Non-narcotic prescription medications are also provided. 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Wednesday, Thursday, Friday; 9:00 am - 7:00 pm Monday, Tuesday. Hours by appointment only 595 W. State Street, Doylestown, PA 18901 Phone: 215-345-2260 Dental Program Phone: 215-345-2410 51
Gilda’s Club Bucks/Mont Counties Provides a place where people with cancer and their families and friends join with others to build social and emotional support as a supplement to medical care. P.O. Box 3187, 200 Kirk Road, Warminster, PA 18974 Phone: 215-340-4730 215-340-4731 (Fax) www.gildasclub.org Healthlink Medical Center Experienced physicians, dentists and nurses volunteer to provide primary medical and dental care to individuals age 19 to 62 who are employed and earn wages within 200% of the federal poverty guidelines. No fee. 8:00 am - 5:30 pm Monday-Friday 775 Street Road, Southampton, PA 18966 Phone: 215-364-4247 Visiting Nurse Association of Easter PA Inc Home health care, hospice services including inpatient facility, private duty, maternal-child and pediatric care, home medical equipment, home infusion services, personal emergency response systems. Variable fees. 1510 Valley Center Parkway, Suite 200, Bethlehem, PA 18017 Phone: 610-691-1100 Fax: 610-691-2271
CHESTER COUNTY
Adult Care of Chester County The Adult Care of Chester County provides support services that improve the quality of life for frail and/or dependent adults to adults that have Alzheimer's disease or other types of dementia, have physical challenges as a result of stroke or other illness or injury, or need health monitoring during the day. Respite for care givers is also available. Sharp Lane Center 201 Sharp Lane, Exton, PA 19341-1402 Phone: 610-363-8044 or 610- 444-4413 New Garden Plaza 747 West Cypress Street Kennett Square, PA 19348-2463 Phone: 610-444-4413 Brandywine Home Health Agency Provides skilled nursing care and other therapeutic services to the homebound. 255 Reeceville Road Coatesville, PA 19320 Phone: 610 384-4200 Fax: 610 269-7273
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Camp Dream Catcher The Camp offers services throughout the year to children and adolescents touched by HIV/AIDS. This is a summer retreat for 150 children ages 5 to 17 whose lives have been touched by HIV/AIDS. 110 East State Street, Suite C Kennett Square, PA 19348-3100 Phone: 610-925-2998 Center on Hearing and Deafness The Center provides information and referrals, assistive technology, education and support services for deaf and hard of hearing people and their families 139 West Market Street West Chester, PA 19382-2900 Phone: 610-918-6250 Cerebral Palsy Association of Chester County The Association helps people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities through early intervention, adult services and community social services. 749 Springdale Drive Exton, PA 19341-2829 Phone: 610-524-5850 Community Volunteers in Medicine The organization provides primary medical and dental needs of the uninsured working poor living in Chester County. The program provides services for those individuals whose incomes are at or below 200% of the Federal poverty guideline and are not eligible for Medical Assistance, Medicare, Veteran's Benefits or the Children's Health Insurance Program. 300 B Lawrence Drive West Chester, PA 19380-9823 Maternal and Child Health Consortium Services provided include home visiting and case management services for pregnant and parenting women, providing vital information on ways women can have a healthy pregnancy; outreach and help enrolling in health insurance; and linkages to other community resources. Administrative Offices 30 West Barnard Street, Suite 1, West Chester, PA 19382 Phone: 610-344-5370 Kennett Square 400 McFarlan Road, Suite 5, Kennett Square, PA 19348 Phone: 610-444-4002 Oxford 35 North Third Avenue, Oxford, PA 19363 Phone: 610-444-4002
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Neighborhood Health Agencies, Inc. The NHA provides quality health care, health maintenance, health education and anticipatory guidance to individuals, families and groups within the community. 795 E. Marshall Street, Suite 204, West Chester, PA 19380 Phone: 610-696-6511 www.nvnacc.com Planned Parenthood of Chester County PPCC offers a full range of reproductive health services, including basic gynecology, birth control, STD testing, emergency contraception, and an intervention HIV/AIDS clinic. 8 South Wayne Street. West Chester, PA 19382-2817 Phone: 610-692-1770 1660 Baltimore Pike PO Box 484, Avondale, PA 19311-0484 Phone: 610-268-8848 Visiting Nurse Association of Pottstown & Vicinity Provides community and in-home comprehensive professional and supportive health care. 1963 E. High St. Pottstown, PA 19464 Phone: 610 327-5700 Fax: 610 327-5701
DELAWARE COUNTY AccuCare Home Nursing Provides a comprehensive range of services, including: registered nurses, home health aides, homemakers, I.V. therapy, physical therapists, occupational therapists, medical social workers and speech pathologists. Services are provided at patients' home in Bucks, Montgomery, Chester, Delaware, Lancaster and Philadelphia counties. Delaware County Medical Center, 1999, Sproul Road, Suite 1, Broomall, PA 19008 Phone: 610-353-7360 Fax: 610-353-3003 AIDS Care Group Phone: 610-872-9101 Arthritis Foundation, Eastern PA Chapter The Arthritis Foundation provides aquatic therapy at the Chester YWCA, public and professional education programs, and specialized programs for children with arthritis as well as funding for local research. Phone: 215-665-9200 Cerebral Palsy Association of Delaware County
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The Cerebral Palsy Association provides physical therapy and social work for adults and children between birth and kindergarten age. Phone: 610-328-5955 Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired Trains blind/visually impaired persons in developing life and employment skills to that they may lead independent lives; assists persons with vision loss to maximize remaining sight to maintain independence and personal safety; educates groups on eye safety and prevention topics. Phone: 610-874-1476 Crozer-Chester Medical Center ChesPenn Health Services is a federally funded health center that provides lowcost health care services to the people of Delaware County. The Center offers a range of primary care, dentistry, family therapy and substance-abuse services for children and adults. All medical insurance plans are accepted, and uninsured patients should inquire about reduce rates and sliding-scale fees based on their income. ChesPenn Center for Family Health: 610-859-2059 ChesPenn Dental Center: 610-497-2900 Smedley Wellness Center, Located at the Smedley Middle School, the Wellness Center is a health center just for our community's children and teenagers ages 5 to 21, regardless of where they live or go to school. The Center also provides sick care to children and teenagers who have immediate health concerns. In addition to routine medical care, the Center addresses adolescents' sexual health and emotional issues. 1701 Upland Street, Chester, PA 19013 Phone: 610-490-1755 Fax: 610-490-1883
MONTGOMERY COUNTY The Becoming Center The Center is a community health and wellness facility offering preventive healthcare services and programs which address the "whole person". This unique center, within Artman Lutheran Home, exemplifies its mission of "graceful and successful aging". 250 North Bethlehem Pike, Ambler, PA 19002 Phone: 215-643-6333 www.artmanhome.com or www.libertylutheran.org Community Health Affiliates Foundation Rehabilitates and maintains functionally impaired persons in their homes and educates and supports individuals to be as independent as possible. 1 Radnor Corporate Center 100 Matson Ford Road, Radnor, PA, PA 19087 Phone: 610-254-1405 Delaware Valley Community Health, Inc. (DVCH)
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DVCH delivers community based, culturally competent, primary medical, dental and behavioral health care services to patients whether or not they have medical insurance. DVCH currently operates three Federally Qualified Health Centers in Southeastern Pennsylvania: Maria de los Santos Health Center; Fairmount Primary Care Center; and Norristown Regional Health Center. Norristown Regional Health Center: 133 West Main Street , Norristown, PA 19401 Phone: 610-278-7787 Gilda’s Club Bucks/Mont Counties Provides a place where people with cancer and their families and friends join with others to build social and emotional support as a supplement to medical care. P.O. Box 3187, 200 Kirk Road, Warminster, PA 18974 Phone: 215-340-4730 215-340-4731 (Fax) www.gildasclub.org Grand View Hospital Health Promotion & Wellness 700 Lawn Avenue, Sellersville, PA 18960 Phone: 215-453-4000 www.gvh.org
North Penn Visiting Nurse Association 51 Medical Campus Drive, Lansdale, PA 19446 Phone: 215-855-8296 Fax 215-855-1305 www.npvna.org
Montgomery County Association for the Blind 212 N. Main Street, North Wales, PA 19454-3117 Phone: 215-661-9800 Fax 215-661-9888 www.mcab.org
Total Health Home Care Corp The organization provides personal care, home management and respite for care givers. Personal care includes: bathing, dressing and feeding. Home management services include: light house keeping, laundry and meal preparation. Respite services provide care and companionship for either short or extended periods of time for terminally ill people. Fee for services provided. Staff speaks English, French and Spanish. 2710 Township Line Road, Upper Darby, PA 19082 Phone: (610) 853-1402 56
Fax: (610) 446-1701 Visiting Nurses Association-Community Services, Inc. In-home personal care, homemaker support, respite care - RN Supervisors and Home Care Aides. Children's Health Centers - well and sick health care for uninsured children - advanced practice nurses, RN's and MD. 1421 Highland Avenue, Abington, PA 19001-2685 Phone: 215-572-7880
PHILADELPHIA COUNTY Action AIDS Works to sustain and enhance the quality of life for people living with HIV. 1216 Arch Street, 6th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19107 Phone: 215-981-0088 Fax: 215-864-6930 BEBASHI BEBASHI is a non-profit organization providing education, HIV prevention counseling, HIV testing and case management services to the African American Community in Pennsylvania. 1217 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123 Phone: 215-69-3561 Fax: 215-69-3860 Calcutta House Calcutta House serves the most fragile people with AIDS. The agency provides supportive housing with services responsive to the individual: those who are dying, those who are able to rebuild their lives and move on to independence, and those who will continue to require the assistance of supportive housing. 1601 West Girard Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19130 Phone: 215-684-0480 Children’s Health Line Free or low-cost health insurance for children and pregnant women. Phone: 215-985-3301 CHOICE Hotline: Information about Birth Control, Emergency Contraception, Pregnancy, Prenatal Care, Adoption, Abortion, HIV/AIDS, and Sexually Transmitted Diseases. 215-985-3300 or 1-800-848-3367 TTY: 215-985-3309, En español: 215-985-3350 www.choice-phila.org Phone: 215-413-3100, Hotline: 1-888-545-2600
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Coordinating Office of Drug & Alcohol Programs 1101 Market Street, 8th floor, Philadelphia, PA 19107 Phone: 215-685-5404 Fax: 215-592-5427 Esperanza Health Center Health services to the Latino and low income communities 1331 E. Wyoming Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19124 Phone: 215-831-1100 Fax: 215-831-0500 www.esperanzahealthcenter.org Delaware Valley Community Health, Inc. (DVCH) DVCH delivers community based, culturally competent, primary medical, dental and behavioral health care services to patients whether or not they have medical insurance. DVCH currently operates three Federally Qualified Health Centers in Southeastern Pennsylvania: Maria de los Santos Health Center; Fairmount Primary Care Center; and Norristown Regional Health Center. • Fairmount Care Center: 1412-1422 Fairmount Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19130 Phone: 215-235-9600 • Maria de los Santos: 5th Street and Allegheny Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19130 Phone: 215-291-2500 Greater Philadelphia Health Actions The Health Actions provides quality comprehensive primary care, health education, and human services, behavioral health care and child development services to families and individuals throughout the Delaware Valley, regardless of ability to pay. 4510 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19102 Phone: 215-831-9882 Fax: 215-831-9887 www.gphainc.org Linda Creed Breast Cancer FDN Provides free mammograms for uninsured women. 255 S. 17th Street, Suite 905, Philadelphia, PA 19103 Phone: 215-545-0800 Fax: 215-545-8503 PA State AIDS Fact-line: 1-800-662-6080 Counseling/education about safer sex, HIV testing, support groups, medical care and social services.
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Philadelphia Black Women’s Health Project Provides education, advocacy, training and support to black women 1231 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122 Phone: 215-232-1115 Fax: 215-232-2847 Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pennsylvania, Serving Philadelphia, Montgomery and Delaware Counties, PPSP offers a full range of reproductive health services, including basic gynecology, birth control, STD testing, emergency contraception, and an intervention HIV/AIDS clinic. Phone: 215.351.5500 www.ppsp.org
Sickle Cell Disease Association of America Resource center for the psychological and social service needs of children, adolescents, adults and families affected by sickle cell disease 4601 Market Street, 2nd floor, Philadelphia, PA 19139 Phone: 215-471-8686 Fax: 215-471-7441 www.sicklecelldisorder.com Visiting Nurse Association of Greater Philadelphia Comprehensive home health care including skilled nursing; therapies; aides; psychiatric nursing; geriatric care; hospice; and visiting physicians and advanced practice nurses. Monroe Office Center, One Winding Drive, Philadelphia, PA 19131-2992 (215) 473-0772 www.vnaphilly.org William Way Center Counseling for Lesbian and Gay individuals 1315 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA 19141 Phone: 215-732-2220 Women’s Institute for Family Health Provides education, advocacy and support to facilitate better health and life chances for women and their families 1632 W. Diamond Street, Philadelphia, PA 19121 Phone: 215-763-3680 Fax: 215-763-4016 Women's Medical Fund
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The Women's Medical Fund provides direct financial assistance and other support to low-income women and girls in Southeastern Pennsylvania who wish to terminate an unwanted pregnancy P.O. Box 59555, Philadelphia, PA 19102 Help line: 215.564.6622 or Admin: 215.564.4070 Fax: 215.564.4090
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HOUSING: EMERGENCY, TRANSITIONAL & PERMANENT Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Delaware Valley Serving SEPA, Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Delaware Valley is a non-profit dedicated to delivering professional and confidential consumer counseling and debt reduction programs to all segments of the community, regardless of their ability to pay for services. Services include debt management programs, financial and housing counseling. 1515 Market Street, Suite 1325, Philadelphia, PA 19102 Phone: 800-989-2227 or 215-563-5665 Fax: 215-563-7020
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Better Homes Inc of Bucks County Affordable housing development, mortgage and homeownership counseling. Low-moderate income housing provider. Apartments and scattered site rental and for-sale housing. Property management. Flexible fee. 1245 Murphy Drive, Bristol, PA 19007 Phone: 215-785-0649 Bucks County Housing Authority Low income housing for senior citizens, families, and handicapped individuals. No fee. 350 South Main Street - Suite 205, Doylestown, PA 18901 Central Bucks: 215-348-9469 Lower Bucks: 215-757-0206 Upper Bucks: 215-721-0331 Fax: 215-348-7140 Bucks County Housing Development Corporation Provides rental of apartments and homes to low income families and seniors in Bucks County. The Corporation also develops rental apartments by renovating or building new construction, leasing and management of these complexes. $50 credit/criminal background checks. 9187 New Falls Road, Suite 203-L, Fallsington, PA 19054 Phone: 215-295-1443 Fax: 215-295-5502 Bucks County Housing Group Emergency shelter for families at 4 locations; bridge and transitional housing; permanent rental housing at 3 locations. Counseling for first-time homebuyers. Counseling for those facing foreclosure through the PA Homeowners Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program (HEMAP). No fee. 61
2324 Second Street Pike, Suite 2-C, Wrightstown, PA 18940 Phone: 215-598-3566 Fax: 215-598-9812 www.bchg.org Bucks County Opportunity Council, Administration Office, 100 Doyle Street, Doylestown, PA 18901 Phone: 215-345-8175 Fax: 215-345-8573 Family Service Association Family Service Association is the Management Agent for Bucks Villa, Inc. a group home with supportive services for persons disabled by HIV/AIDS. Phone: 215-757-6916 www.bucksvilla.org Habitat for Humanity of Greater Bucks Helps build communities by working with families in need to provide decent, affordable housing throughrenovation or building new homes, with the participationof volunteers. No fee. 340 N. Broad Street, Doylestown, PA 18901 Phone: 215-348-2204 Fax: 215-348-7988 www.habitatbucks.org Libertae Inc. Libertae Halfway House—Three to six month residential treatment program for up to 20 single multi-disadvantaged women recovering from chemical addiction. Libertae Family House—Six to twelve month residential treatment program for 16 women with up to three children respectively. 5245 Bensalem Boulevard, Bensalem, PA 19020 Phone: 215-639-8681 Fax: 215-639-4277 www.libertae.org
CHESTER COUNTY Chester County Departments of Community Development, Government Services Center, Suite 240, 601 Westtown Road, West Chester, PA 19382-4541 Phone: 610-344-6900 Fax: 610-344-5748 Friends Association for the Care and Protection of Children Emergency shelter and supportive services are provided to homeless families with children and homeless single women. 206 North Church Street West Chester PA 19380 62
Phone: 610 431-3598 Good Samaritan Shelter Men only. Food, referrals, clothing, shelter to 60 days, open year round. 113 High Street Phoenixville PA 19460 Phone: 610-93 3-9305 PA Home of the Sparrow Provides transitional housing to homeless women and children. 288 Lancaster Avenue, Suite 140, Malvern, PA 19355 Phone: 610 647-4940 Fax 610 240-7268 www.homeofthesparrow.org Phoenixville Homes Creates housing opportunities for lower-income people, the disabled and the elderly. P.O. Box 67, Spring City, PA 19475 Phone: 610 948-1797 Fax: 610 948-1765 www.phoenixvillehomes.org Safe Harbor of Greater West Chester Safe Harbor provides food, shelter, and counseling and recovery opportunities to homeless men and women in Chester County. 20 North Matlack Street, West Chester, PA 19380-3132 Phone: 610-692-6550 Salvation Army of West Chester Railton House, the emergency shelter, provides crisis stabilization housing to single, male residents of Chester County who are homeless and capable of substantial self-care. 101 East Market Street West Chester PA 19381 Phone: 610-696-8746 St. Mary's Franciscan Shelter Shelter is provided for homeless families and single women in immediate need of emergency housing. 209 Emmett Street Phoenixville PA 19460 Intake is done by PACS: 610-933-1105 Phone: 610-933-3097 W.C. Atkinson Men's Shelter 30 day emergency shelter for single homeless men. Extended shelter stays and transitional housing opportunities available 810 East Diamond Street Coatesville PA 19320 Phone: 610-380-6195 Men's shelter,
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DELAWARE COUNTY Community Action Agency of Delaware County, (CAADC) CAADC has established a continuum of housing services that include emergency shelter, transitional housing, housing for rent and lease-purchase opportunities. Emergency Shelter: CAADC is the primary provider of emergency housing to homeless families and individuals in Delaware County. Transitional Housing: CAADC owns 19 units of transitional housing where families can live for up to 2 years after leaving the shelter. CAADC also works in conjunction with private landlords to provide nearly 80 transitional housing units throughout the County. Permanent Housing: CAADC owns and manages over 300 affordable housing units in Delaware County. Toal Building, 1st floor, 2nd and Orange Streets, Media, PA 19063 Phone: 610-891-5101 www.caadc.org Delaware County Department of Human Resources Homeless Services Coordinator, Office of Adult Services 20 South 69th Street, 4th Floor, Upper Darby, PA 19082 Phone: 610-713-2306 Fax: 610-713-2254
MONTGOMERY COUNTY Community Based Services, Office of Aging & Adult Services, Montgomery County Human Services Center, P.O. Box 311, Norristown, PA 19404-0311 Phone: 610-278-3601 Fax: 610- 278-3769 Community Housing Service The House Service provides affordable housing and self sufficiency services to low-income people including victims of domestic violence. 311 N. Broad Street, Lansdale, PA 19446 Phone: 215-362-5250 Helpline: 610-326-5348 Fax 215-362-5376 www.communityhs.org Indian Valley Housing Corporation P.O. Box 64183, Souderton, PA 18964 Phone: 215-723-8750 Fax 215-723-3357 www.ivhousingcorp.org
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PHILADELPHIA COUNTY City of Philadelphia: Office of Supportive Housing In an emergency and in order to access most shelters in Philadelphia, individuals and families must first go through an intake process with the City of Philadelphia. • •
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Intake: 1315 Cherry Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107 (Business Hours) Phone: 215-686-7104 Intake and Social Services for Men Hours: 24-Hour Reception Ridge Avenue Center, 1360 Ridge Avenue Phone: 215- 236-0909 Intake and Social Services for Women, Families and Couples Hours: Weekdays 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Intake and Social Services for Women, Families and Couples Hours: Weekends and Nights Salvation Army, Eliza Shirley House, 1320 Arch Street Phone: 215-568-5113
AchieveAbility AchieveAbility is a nonprofit organization that works to break the cycle of poverty for single-parent, low-income, formerly homeless families through education, social services, community and economic development, housing and accountability. 21 S. 61st Street, Philadelphia, PA 19139 Phone: 215-748-8800 Fax: 215-748-6969 www.achieve-ability.org CRISIS Program, Winter Program Federal Funded program to help low-income households who are in a “crisis situation” with their main or secondary heating source. If a HEAT RELATED emergency exists, a CRISIS grant may be applied. Mon.-Fri. 9:00am-6:00pm, Sat. 9:00am-2:00pm Phone: 215-686-2590 Drueding Center Project Rainbow Transitional housing program with supportive services working to empower families to end the cycle of poverty and homelessness. Part of the Holy Redeemer Health System whose overall mission is to care comfort, and heal. 413 W. Master Street, Philadelphia, PA Phone: 215-769-1830 Fax: 215-787-0999
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Emergency Heater Repair Hotline A year round program that aids low-income homeowners only whose heaters are in need of minor repairs. Up to $2,600 can be spent to fix broken heaters. If the repairs cost more than $2000, the applicant is referred to the Basic System Repairs Program. Mon.-Fri. 9:00am-5:00pm 1924 Arch Street , Philadelphia, PA 19103 Phone: 215-568-7190 Horizon House Housing program; in and outpatient drug and alcohol programs provided. 120 South 30th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 Phone: 215-386-3838 Housing Association of the Delaware Valley Works to promote decent housing by assisting low and moderate income families in the Delaware Valley to gain or retain affordable housing. Services include assistance to individuals and community-based groups, housing research, housing information and monitoring public agencies. 1528 Walnut Street, Suite 1000, Philadelphia, PA 19102 Phone: 215-545-6010 www.hadv.org New Directions for Women (Early Release Program) Court stipulated from prisons. Judge has to direct women to this program; not open to community. 4807 Germantown Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19144 Phone: 215-849-0930 Fax: 215-849-7462 LIHEAP (Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program) A federal program to help people with low-income pay for primary or secondary heating costs once a program year. Philadelphia County Assistance Office (Mon.-Fri. 8:30am-5:00pm) 4601 Market Street, 2nd Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19139 Phone: 215-560-1583 (LIHEAP Hotline) Philadelphia Association of Community Development Corporations PACDC is dedicated to advocacy, policy development and technical assistance for community development corporations and other organizations in their efforts to rebuild communities and revitalize neighborhoods. PACDC member organizations provide a range of housing counseling and housing developments. 1315 Walnut Street, Suite 1600, Philadelphia, PA 19107 Phone: 215.732.5829 Fax: 215.732.5725 People’s Emergency Center Family homeless shelter, transitional and permanent housing programs for women and their children.
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325 N. 39th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 Phone: 215-382-7523 Fax: 215-386-6290 Philadelphians Concerned About Housing 21 South 61st Street, Philadelphia, PA 19139-3008 Phone: 215-748-8750 Fax: 215-748-6969 Philadelphia Housing Authority, Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCVP) 642 N Broad Street, 6th Floor Phone: 215-684-4300 Philadelphia Housing Development Corporation, (PHDC) The Basic Systems Repair Program helps provide repairs to electrical systems, sewer lines, heating systems, and structural systems. Mon.-Fri. 8:30am-5:00pm 1234 Market Street, 17th & 20th Floors, Philadelphia, PA 19107 Phone: 215-448-2160 Project Home Housing, employment services, health care, behavioral health and substance abuse treatment, food, clothing and education are provided in many of their locations and all of these services are accessible by participants in any of Project Homes programs. 1515 Fairmount Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19130 Phone: 215-232-7272 Property Tax/Rent Rebate State Office Building, Room 201 1400 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia, PA 19130 Phone: 215-560-2056 or 888-222-9190 (Bureau of Individual Taxes) St. John’s Hospice The Hospice provides temporary shelter as well as three meals daily and case management services for homeless and transient men only. Free clothing and showers Monday thru Friday to the first 20 men at 8:00am. Mail pick up daily. Good Shepherd Program for homeless men who are medically fragile, phone: 215-569-1101. 1221 Race Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107 Phone: (215) 563-7763 Fax: (215) 563-0108 Traveler’s Aid
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Travelers Aid Philadelphia is a social service agency that offers professional counseling, direct assistance, shelter, transitional and permanent housing, and children and youth services to homeless families and individuals, stranded travelers, and newcomers in Philadelphia. 1201 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107 Phone: 215-523-7580 www.tapphilly.org
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HUNGER Hunger Action's Food Information Line The Food Information Line links people in need to food through local pantries or soup kitchens in all sixty-seven Pennsylvania counties. Information Line: 800-FOOD-997 Hunger Action's Food Stamp Screening Line The Screening Line helps people decide whether to apply for food stamp benefits. Telephone screening is available to residents of 65 Pennsylvania counties (excluding Allegheny and Philadelphia) Screening Line: 1-800-634-2033
BUCKS COUNTY Aiding our Neighbors Assist families with emergency food, clothing and referrals as needed. Back to School program and clients' children only. Christmas program also provides clothing, gifts and food baskets. Will also help with rental assistance when possible. Provides food and clothing assistance to the homeless living in area motels. No fee. 2 Summer Drive, Holland, PA 18966: 24 Hours a Day, Seven Days a Week Phone: 215-968-6208 (Answering Machine) 188 Canal Street, Yardley, PA 19067 Phone: 215-968-620: By Appointment Only Community Baptist Church of Yardley 129 Pennsylvania Avenue, Yardley, PA 19067 Phone: 215-968-6208: By Appointment Only Langhorne Food Pantry 231 W. Richardson Avenue, Langhorne, PA 19047 Phone: 215-968-6208: By Appointment Only St. Lukes Episcopal Church 100 E. Washington Avenue, Newtown, PA 18940 Phone: 215-968-6208: By Appointment Only Bristol Borough Community Action Group Emergency food pantry. Helping Hand Program to help Philadelphia Suburban Water Company's clients with their water bills. Breakfast and lunch program for children up to 18 years of age during July and August. No fee. 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Monday-Friday 99 Wood Street, Bristol, PA 19007 Phone: 215-785-3296
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Emergency Relief Association of Lower Bucks County Assist clients on a referral basis who have an emergency need for food. May also provide limited amount, some rental assistance, pharmaceutical aid or fuel assistance, one time per family. No fee. 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Monday-Friday. Monday Evening and Saturday Morning by Appointment. 8525 New Falls Road, Levittown, PA 19054 Phone: 215-547-1676 Heaven’s Bounty Provides food to people in need. No fee. 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Tuesday and Thursday 455 Trumbauersville Road, Quakertown, PA 18951 Phone: 215-536-1317 The Lord’s Pantry Provides a food pantry, holiday baskets, toys etc. Referral for other needs to various agencies. No fee. 9:30 am - 11:30 pm Tuesday-Thursday 4050 Durham Road, Ottsville, PA 18942 Phone: 610-847-2402 Fax: 610-847-5522 Quakertown Food Pantry Emergency food pantry. Gives three days worth f food to families needing food on a temporary basis. No fee. 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Monday, Wednesday, Friday 515 South West End Boulevard, Quakertown, PA 18951 Phone: 215-536-0240 Somerton Interfaith Food Bank The Interfaith Food Bank provides food at no charge to needy families and individuals in Northeast Philadelphia and Lower Bucks County. After the initial visit, all clients must provide a referral from a church, synagogue, Salvation Army, social worker or physician to prove that they are in need of food. Northeast Philadelphia zip codes served: 19114, 19115, 19116, 19136, 19152 and 19154 Bucks County zip codes served: 19006, 19020 and 19053 510 Somerton Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19116 Phone: 215-673-1117 Volunteers for Homeless Inc Emergency food, clothing, security deposits, emergency fuel oil, and referral services. No fee. 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday-Friday 2801 Avenue E, Newportville, PA 19056 Phone: 215-788-3000 Fax: 215-788-2333 Woodside Meals on Wheels
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Woodside provides hot meals to clients who are homebound, critically ill, convalescing or handicapped. Flexible fee. 8:30 am - 12:30 pm Monday-Friday Pennswood Village, 1382 Newtown Langhorne Road, Newtown, PA 18940 Phone: 215-968-4233
CHESTER COUNTY Chester County Cares Cares’s services include county distribution of food along with the West Chester food cupboard, gleaning and food recovery, food stamp outreach, rental assistance, basic needs/information and referral, and prescription assistance programs. Good Will Business Park 540 East Union Street, Suite L, West Chester, PA 19382-3454 Phone: 610-696-4545 Fax: 610-696-7874 Kennett Area Community Service Kennett Area Community Service provides temporary assistance for families residing in the Kennett, Avon Grove, and Unionville-Chadds Ford School Districts. KACS also operates the Kennett Food Cupboard, open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from noon to 3:00 p.m. P.O. Box 1025, Kennett Square, PA 19348 Kennett Food Cupboard 515 South Broad Street, Kennett Square, PA 19348 Phone: 610-925-3556 Meals on Wheels of Chester County Delivers nutritional meals to homebound persons, regardless of age or financial situation. 910 Ryan Boulevard Coatesville, PA 19320 Phone: 610 383-5722 Fax: 610 384-2517 Oxford Area Neighborhood Services Center Food Cupboard and Clothing Room NSC coordinates an emergency food cupboard for southwest Chester County. A community clothing room is maintained at the Center which also tries to keep blankets, house wares and some health supplies on hand for emergencies. Phone: 610-932-8557 or 610-869-8557 Phoenixville Area Community Services (PACS) Provides free, confidential information/referral and administers a community-donated emergency food supply and fund. 257 Church St. Phoenixville, PA 19460 Phone: 610 933-1105
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Family and Community Services and Interfaith Coalition of Food Centers of Delaware County This program administers the distribution of emergency food through a network of social service agencies and church-based emergency food centers. The program is a collaborative venture of Family and Community Services and the Interfaith Coalition of Food Centers. Phone: 610-874-4132 or 610-566-7540 100 W. Front Street, Media, PA 19063 www.fcsdc.org
MONTGOMERY COUNTY Indian Valley Opportunity Center It is the mission of IVOC to assist any area residents having difficulty meeting basic needs which include, but are not limited to: food, shelter, employment, translation, education, and social services. IVOC also operates in Bucks County. 104 Main Street, Souderton, PA 18964 Phone: 215-723-5430 Fax: (215) 799-0739 Manna on Main Street 500 W. Main Street, Lansdale, PA 19446 Phone: 215-368-9229 www.MannaOnMain.org North Penn Goodwill Service, Inc. Church Road, P.O. Box 64251, Souderton, PA 18964 Phone: 215-723-9579
PHILADELPHIA COUNTY Philabundance The organization distributes food through a network of member agencies throughout the Delaware Valley. Member agencies pay an annual membership fee, as well as shared maintenance and delivery fees based upon the number of pounds of food (non-produce) received. 3616 S Galloway Street, P O Box 37555, Philadelphia, PA 19148 Phone: (215) 339-0900 Fax: (215) 339-0924 www.philabundance.org Lutheran Settlement House Community Food Cupboard every last Friday of the month from 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. Call 215426-8610 for additional information and/or if it is an emergency.
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1340 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19125 Phone: 215-426-8610 Fax: 215-426-0581 www.lutheransettlement.org MANNA MANNA exists to promote wellness through nutrition via home-delivered meals for men, women and children living with HIV/AIDS. 12 S. 23rd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103 Phone: 215-496-2662 Fax: 215-496-1349 www.mannapa.org Mitzah Food Pantry, Jewish Federation of Philadelphia The pantry has kosher, non-perishable food and is open to anyone in need. The mission is to create an alliance of synagogues and Jewish organizations, for the purpose of providing food in a caring and dignified manner. 2100 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103 Phone: 215-832-0855 www.jewishphilly.org St. Vincent de Paul Society Catholic lay organization providing clothing, furniture, food and other services extensively through local parishes. Also provides pick up services, to arrange for pick-up services telephone 215-2888160. 901 E Luzerne Street, Philadelphia, PA 19124 Phone: 215-288-9540 St. Ann’s Senior Center St. Ann’s is a multi-service senior center offering congregate meals, recreation, education, and transportation, counseling and volunteer programs. A community food cupboard is also available. 2607 E Cumberland Street, Philadelphia, PA 19125 Phone: 215- 426-9799 Fax: 215-423-2423 St. Francis Inn The organization runs a soup kitchen serving hot meals 365 days a year. Call for more specific information and to verify days and hours of operation. 2441 Kensington Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19125 Phone: 215-423-5845 Vivian's Cupboard Food Bank Provides groceries to low-income individuals and families living with the HIV disease. Individuals can access the food bank up to 2 times per month with a referral from a case manager or medical provider. No fee required
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LEGAL BUCKS, CHESTER, DELAWARE, AND MONTGOMERY
Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania Provides free legal services to low-income residents of Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery Counties with offices in West Chester, Chester, Pottstown, Norristown, Bristol, and Doylestown. New clients should call their centralized intake number at 1-877-429-5994 from Monday to Thursday, 9am to 1pm. www.lasp.org Bucks County 1290 New Rodgers Road, Suite D-1 Bristol, PA 19007 Phone: 1-877-429-5994 100 Union Street Doylestown, PA 18901 Phone: 215-340-1818 Chester County 14 E. Biddle Street West Chester, PA 19380 Phone: 610-436-4510 Delaware County 410 Welsh Street Chester, PA 19013-4407 Phone: 610-874-8421 Montgomery County 248 King Street Pottstown, PA 19164 Phone: 610-326-8280 and 317 Swede Street Norristown, PA 19401 Phone: 610-275-5400 Community Impact Legal Services Assists Chester County indigents with civil law problems, i.e. domestic disputes, housing problems and consumer matters. 1003 East Lincoln Highway, Coatesville, PA 19320 Phone: 610 380-7111 www.cilspa.org
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AIDS Law Project of Pennsylvania The AIDS Law Project provides Legal representation and advice on AIDS related issues. Specifically, discrimination, employment law, family law, eviction and housing law, immigration, health insurance and benefits, wills and living wills and disability law. 1211 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19017 Phone: 215-587-9377 www.aidslawpa.org
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Catholic Social Services, Immigration Program Services Immigration counseling and consultation is available to anyone in need of counseling and representation around immigration law and its practice and procedures. Fees are charged for immigration services. Languages spoken by staff are Vietnamese, Chinese and Spanish. • 222 North 17th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103 Phone: 215-854-7019 or 215-587-3900 Center for Civil Rights The Center provides legal services for members of the LGBTQ community for civil law cases as well as offering legal advice over the phone. 1211 Chestnut Street Suite 605 Philadelphia, PA 19107 Phone: 215-731-1447 or 215-731-1447x15 Legal Hotline 1-866-LGBTLAW Community Legal Services CLS offers legal services to low-income individuals concerning unemployment, welfare, food stamps, medical assistance, employment with criminal conviction etc. Intake for new clients on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings, 9am to noon (At North Philadelphia Center). Intake for new clients Monday-Friday 9am to noon (At Center City office) 1424 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102 Phone: 215-981-3700 ext: 3764 and Law Center North Central 3638 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140 Phone: 215-227-2400 Fax: 215-227-2435 Defender Association of Philadelphia The Defender Association of Philadelphia is an independent, non-profit organization providing high quality legal services for indigent criminal defendants. Assistant defenders represent clients in adult and juvenile state and federal trail and appellate courts and at civil and criminal mental health hearings as well as state and county violation of probation/parole hearings. Association attorneys also serve as the Child Advocate in neglect and dependency court. 70 N. 17th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103 Phone: 215/568-3190 Fax: 215/557-5504 HIAS and Council Migration Service of Philadelphia Immigration and naturalization services. Sliding fee. 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday-Friday 2100 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103 Phone: 215-832-0900 Fax: 215-832-0919 www.hiaspa.org
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Homeless Advocacy Project (HAP) HAP exists to meet the legal and advocacy needs of homeless individuals and families in Philadelphia. With a legal staff of five and a corps of 300 volunteer lawyers, paralegals, and law students, HAP engages in direct outreach to homeless individuals in need of legal services. 1424 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102 Phone: 215-523-9597 Fax: 215/981-3866 www.homelessadvocacyproject.org Philadelphia Legal Assistance Services Provided: Legal representations to residents of Philadelphia who are considered lowincome and qualify under certain income guidelines. 1424 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19102 Phone: 215-981-3800 National Clearinghouse for the Defense of Battered Women The National Clearinghouse provides direct technical assistance, resources, and information to battered women who have defended themselves against life-threatening violence by killing or assaulting their batterers, as well as to members of the defense teams, other professionals and community members. 125 S. 9th Street, Suite 302, Philadelphia, PA 19107 Phone: 215-351-0010 Fax: 215-351-0079 Nationalities Service Center of Philadelphia Nationalities Services provides immigration representation, family counseling/case management, ESL, GED, elderly and youth services, and interpreting/translating. Flexible fee. 1300 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107 Phone: 215-893-8400 Fax: 215-735-9718 Senior Law Center Provides free legal representation and counsel to low-income seniors aged 60 and over in Philadelphia. Land Title Building, 100 S. Broad Street, 18th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19110 Mon., Tues., Wed. 9:00am-4:00pm (Walk-in Intake) Phone: 215-988-1242 (Intake Number Mon.-Fri. 9:00am-1:00pm) Phone: 215-988-1244 (General Information) Women Against Abuse Legal Center Legal services for victims of domestic violence. The Land Title Building, 100 S. Broad Street, 5th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19110 77
Phone: 215-686-7082 The Women's Law Project (WLP) The WLP engages in litigation, leads advocacy, education, and public policy efforts on behalf of women and their families, and provides direct services to thousands of women each year through its telephone counseling and referral service. Among the issues WLP addresses are child support and custody, reproductive rights, employment discrimination, sexual harassment, and lesbian and gay parenting rights. 125 S 9th Street, Suite 300, Philadelphia, PA 19107 Phone: 215-928-9801 www.womenslawproject.org
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In a crisis situation call 1-800-499-7455 to speak to a trained crisis worker anytime - day or night at the Department of Mental Health/Mental Retardation. The Department of Mental Health/Mental Retardation program is responsible for the administration of services to Bucks County residents with a mental illness or mental retardation, and their families. The purpose of the services is to support individuals to live in the community and to assist them in actively participating in community life. Foundation Behavioral Health Full spectrum of mental health treatment for adolescents, including hospitalization, residential, partial hospitalization, wrap-around and outpatient programs. Variable fees. 24 Hours a Day, Seven Days a Week 833 E. Butler Avenue, Doylestown, PA 18901 Phone: 215-345-0444 Hotline: 800-445-4722 Fax: 215-345-7862 Lenape Valley Foundation Counseling and support services for children, adults, and senior citizens suffering emotional, interpersonal, situational, developmental difficulties. 24 hour crisis intervention, outpatient counseling and partial hospital programs. Variable fees. 24 Hour Crisis Intervention 500 North West Street, Doylestown, PA 18901 Phone: 215-345-5300 215-345-5347 (Fax) Mental Health and Mental Retardation and Early Intervention 500 North West Street, Doylestown, PA 18901 Early Intervention, Phone: 267-893-5400 Phone: 215-345-5300 If on Medical Assistance: Some Mental Health, Alcohol and other Drug Services are authorized and paid for by: Magellan Behavioral Health of PA, Inc. Call 1-877-769-9785 for Information and Authorization Northwest Human Services - Bucks County Behavioral health diagnostic, intervention and support services for children and families, behavioral health/mental retardation case management and residential services to adults and children. 2075 Byberry Road, Suite 111, Bensalem, PA 19020 Phone: 215-245-9076 or 600 Louis Drive, Suite 207, Warminster, PA 18947 Phone: 215-442-1570
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Penn Foundation Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Early Intervention 807 Lawn Avenue, P.O. Box 32, Sellersville, PA 18960 Phone: 215-257-6551 (MH) Phone: 215-257-1183 (MR) Penndel Mental Health Mental Health, 1517 Durham Road, Penndel, PA 19047 Phone: 215-752-1541 Mental Retardation, 919 Durham Road, Penndel, PA 19047 Phone: 215-750-9898 Survivors of Suicide Support group meetings for family and friends who have lost someone through suicide. Call for information, times and location. No fee. 6 Pumpkin Hill Road, Levittown, PA 19056 Phone: 215-945-0661 www.buckscounty.org/services/hotlines/suicide.html S.O.S. Survivors of Suicide Support Group Non-published address. Upper Bucks area Phone: 215-536-5143
CHESTER COUNTY In a crisis situation call the Mental Health Crisis Intervention Line at 1-877-918-2100, 24-hours or 610-918-2100 Creative Health Services 1 Mennonite Church Road, Spring City, PA 19475 Phone: 610-948-6490 Human Services Comprehensive community mental health center providing outpatient mental health services to the residents of Chester County. 1140 McDermott Drive , West Chester, PA 19380 Phone: 610 430-6141 Fax: 610 430-7708 If on Medical Assistance contact Community Care Behavioral Health at 1-866 622-4228, or en Espanol - 1-866 229-3187 or TTY/TDD 1-877 877-3580 Northwestern Human Services Behavioral health diagnostic, intervention and support services for children and families, behavioral health/mental retardation case management and residential services to adults and children. 80
21 Gay Street, Phoenixville, PA 19348 Phone: 610-933-0400 Mental Health/Drug & Alcohol 503 N. Walnut Street, Kennett Square, PA 19348 Phone: 610-444-0555 Mental Health/Drug & Alcohol 510 A-5 E. Barnard Street, West Chester, PA 19382 Phone: 610-436-5388 Mental Health/Drug & Alcohol 35 N. 3rd Street, Oxford, PA 19363 Phone: 610-869-8557
DELAWARE COUNTY
In a crisis situation call Project REACH’s 24-hour crisis counseling and mobile crisis outreach services at 610-352-4703. 24-hour Walk-in Crisis Units available. You may contact the Crisis Unit nearest to you by calling: Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital in Darby, at 610-237-4210, or Crozer Chester Medical Center in Chester, at 610-447-7600. Northwestern Human Services Behavioral health diagnostic, intervention and support services for children and families, behavioral health/mental retardation case management and residential services to adults and children. • 360 Reed Road, Suite 100, Broomall, PA 19008, Phone: 610-541-0783 • 20 S. 69th Street, Second Floor, Upper Darby, PA 19081, Phone: 610-713-9580
MONTGOMERY COUNTY
In a crisis call Montgomery County Emergency Services’ 24 hours a day crisis line at 610-2796100 Case Management Offices for Mental Health/Mental Retardation/D&A Creative Health Services 417 King Street, Pottstown, PA 19464 Phone: 610-326-2767 Penn Foundation for Mental Health The Foundation offers a comprehensive array of mental health, mental retardation, and drug and alcohol services for children, adolescents, adults, and seniors. Services include inpatient, outpatient, and residential programs as well as crisis intervention, case management, Christian counseling, and employee assistance programs. 807 Lawn Avenue, Sellersville, PA 18960 Phone: 215-257-6551 81
Fax: 215-257-9347 www.pennfoundation.org Northwestern Human Services Behavioral health diagnostic, intervention and support services for children and families, behavioral health/mental retardation case management and residential services to adults and children. 400 N. Broad Street. Lansdale, PA 19446 Phone: 215-855-0780 Abington Case Management Office 3941 Commerce Avenue, Willow Grove, PA 19090 Phone: 215-830-8966 Central Montgomery & Lower Marion MH/MR Center 1100 Powell Street, Norristown, PA 19401 Phone: 610-277-9420
PHILADELPHIA COUNTY In a crisis situation call the Delegate Line at 215-685-6440. The Delegate Line will be able to help you in an emergency. They will direct you to the nearest service that will meet your needs. If necessary, the Delegate Line will send the Mobile Emergency Team (MET) to your location. You can also call 1-888-545-2600 and Member Services will connect you to the crisis hotline.
Adults: go to any of Philadelphia's 5 Crisis Response Centers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. o Hall Mercer/ PA Hospital, 8th & Locust Street, Phone: 215-829-5249 o Mercy Hospital, 501 S. 54th Street, Phone: 215-748-9525 o Einstein @ Germantown 1Penn Boulevard, Phone: 215951-8300 o Temple / Episcopal Hospital 100 E. Lehigh Avenue, Phone: 215-707-2577Larkspur (Friends Hospital) 4641 Roosevelt Boulevard, Phone: 215- 831-4616 Children and Teens (under age 18): go to Einstein Hospital @ Germantown Community Center at 1 Penn Boulevard, Phone: 215-951-8300 or call the Delegate Line at 215-685-6440 to get immediate help for children.
Assessment & Treatment Alternatives ATA is a state licensed, psychiatric outpatient clinic providing forensic mental health evaluations and treatment. Specialize in the assessment and treatment formulation of children, adolescents and young adults with severe emotional and behavioral problems who are involved in the court
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system. Provides specialized evaluation and treatment services to children and adolescents involved in inappropriate sexual behavior 1225 Vine Street, 3rd Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19107 Phone: 215-405-2100 Fax: 215-405-2108 www.atainc.org COMHAR Behavioral Health and Mental Retardation Center. Offers a full range of diagnostic, treatment and rehabilitation services. 100 West Lehigh Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19133 Phone: 215-203-3000 Fax: 215-203-3011 www.comhar.org Community Behavioral Health Mental health and drug and alcohol abuse services. 801 Market Street, 7th floor, Philadelphia, PA 19107 Phone: 215-413-3100, Hotline: 1-888-545-2600 The Consortium Integrated health care and behavioral health services to people who are economically disadvantaged in Philadelphia. 4219 Chester Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104 Phone: 215-596-8170 Fax: 215-219-5114 www.psrphila.org Mental Health Association of Southeastern PA The Mental Health Association develops, maintains and promotes innovative education and advocacy programs and mental health services in the five counties we represent and serves as a role model and technical assistance resource for state and national organizations and constituencies. 1211 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19107 Phone: 215-751-1800 Suicide and Crisis Intervention Services Telephone counseling of people who are in crisis including persons having suicidal feelings. No fee. 1101 Market Street, 7th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19107 Phone: 215-686-4420: 24 Hours a Day, Seven Days a Week Fax: 215-732-2508
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Family Resource Center Provides support system for families and facilitates access to health, education and social services. Services include: lifeskills, GED tutoring, English as a Second Language, counseling/case management, parenting education, thrift store, employment services, mentoring and transportation. No fee. 2546 Knights Road, Bensalem, PA 19020 Phone: 215-245-8563 Family Service Association of Bucks County The Association provides counseling (individuals, couples, families and children), mental health & substance abuse services; case management for HIV/AIDS, elders and caregivers. Sliding fee. One Oxford Valley, Suite 717, Langhorne, PA 19047 Phone: 215-757-6916 www.familyserviceofbucks.com Family Unity Center Inc, Individual and family counseling. Flexible fee. 1230 Plymouth Avenue, Bristol, PA 19007 Phone: 215-781-9698 For Appointments Only: 215-943-4639 Latino Leadership Alliance of Bucks County Provides culturally sensitive and bi-lingual services to the Latino Community in Bucks County. Flexible fees. 227-229 Mill Street, Bristol, PA 19007 Phone: 215-788-4452 Fax: 215-788-4623 www.llabc.org Social Work Agency Multi-service agency located in Bucks County and serving five counties. Counseling services include: adjustment issues, depression, bereavement and caregiver support. Majority of counseling is done in the home of the senior. Case management services include: long term planning, resource identification, health care, home care, personal care, day care, transportation, entitlement, benefits, legal issues; insurance and financial issues, retirement, boarding and nursing homes. All services provided in home. 1158 York Road, P O Box 2584, Warminster, PA 18974 Phone: 215-343-8500 Fax: 215-843-8517
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YWCA of Bucks County After school, early intervention, children’s health insurance (CHIP), summer camp, pre-employment training, parenting classes, teen parenting, citizenship classes, ESL classes, computer classes, Senior shared housing, Y-Teen groups, pre school, educating children for parenting. Variable fees. 2425 Trevose Road, Trevose, PA 19053 Phone: 215-953-7793 YWCA Family Center at Creekside 2500 Knights Road, Bensalem, PA 19020 Phone: 215-639-9550 YWCA Family Resource Center St. Mary’s Medical Center, 2546 Knights Road, Bensalem, PA 19020 215-245-0264 YWCA Family Center at Glen Hollow 1110 Newportville Road, Apt. 320 Pine Court, Croydon, PA 19020 Phone: 215-785-0538 YWCA Family Center at Lakeview Manor 1717 Bath Road, Apartment A1, Bristol, PA 19007 Phone: 215-826-8383
CHESTER COUNTY La Comunidad Hispana La Comunidad provides multiple services to vulnerable, low-income families and individuals in the Chester County area, especially the Latino community surrounding Kennett Square. 314-316 East State Street, Kennett Square, PA 19348-3114 www.lacominidadhispana.org Northwestern Human Services of Chester County NHS provides a full range of services for the treatment of alcoholism and substance abuse, services designed to support the needs of children and families where traditional programming has failed in the past. Bilingual counselors are available. 503 North Walnut Road, Kennett Square, PA 19348-1793 Phone: 610-444-0555 or 610-932-8557
DELAWARE COUNTY Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries Diakon offers senior living communities and a range of children, youth, and family services in Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Delaware. Working in 50 service centers and senior living communities in the tri-state area, Diakon brings hope, hospitality, and healing to thousands of people every day. Programs and services include: Congregational Ministries Adoption & Foster Care Children & Youth Services Family Live Services 85
Home Care Services Hospice Saint John Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP in Eastern PA) Senior Living Services (programs range from assisted living accommodations; nursing, rehabilitative, memory-supportive services, and respite care; and adult day services) 798 Hausman Road, Suite 300, Allentown, Pa. 18104 Toll-Free: 877-342-5667 or 610-682-1262 Fax: 610- 682-1055 www.diakon.org
Family Services of Chester County Family Services of Chester County provides a range of services and programs to help individuals and families to overcome 'problems in living' and to achieve stronger and healthier relationships. Family Service offers counseling, workshops, parenting support, school-based programs, volunteer opportunities, and other services to support families and family relationships. 310 North Matlack Street, West Chester, PA 19380 Phone: 610.696.4900 Fax: 610.696.4476 www. Familyservice-cc.org Path Ways PA PathWays serves low-income women, children, and families who are at high risk of abuse, homelessness, and permanent dependence on welfare. Services include transitional housing, case management, vocational/education guidance, on-site adult and life skills education, and family financial planning. The organization also serves Philadelphia county. Admin Office 310 Amosland Rd. Holmes PA Phone: 610-543-5022 Limekiln 6101 Limekiln Pike Philadelphia PA Phone: 215-924-6104 Center for families 519 Station Road Wawa PA Phone: 610-459-9177 Upper Darby 138 Garrett Road Upper Darby PA 610-352-5593 The Salvation Army, Chester Corps Phone: 610-874-4266 Y.W.C.A. of Chester Phone: 610-876-8226
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Liberty Lutheran Services Liberty Lutheran fulfills its mission of building caring communities in many ways: caring for foster children or vulnerable older adults, resettling refugee families, and by working in partnership with
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neighborhoods and congregations. The commitment of our Affiliates - Artman Lutheran Home, Lutheran Children and Family Service and Paul's Run Retirement Community - provides services and programs to over 17, 800 individuals a year throughout Southeastern Pennsylvania. Our nonprofit, faith-based Affiliates (Artman Lutheran Home, Liberty at Home, Paul's Run, and Lutheran Children and Family Service) have a history of serving children, families and older adults for a combined 200 years of service. During these years of service the founding Lutheran congregations have been joined by many other congregations and communities to continue to build caring communities that respectfully serves people of all ages who are in need regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, country of origin, gender, disability or sexual orientation. 250 North Bethlehem Pike, Ambler, PA 19002 Phone: 215-643-6333 www.libertylutheran.org The Salvation Army Branch: West Main Street Lansdale, PA 19446 Phone: 215-855-8241 Branch: Indian Valley Opportunity Center Souderton, PA 18964 Phone: 215-723-5430 Won Community Service Center The Won Community Service Center offers educational, legal, and family counseling services for the local immigrant community. P.O. Box 486, Glenside, PA 19038 Phone: 215-884-8443 Fax: 215-884-6315 www.woncommunity.org
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American Friends Service Committee Public education; learn about issues concerning the judicial laws and the prison systems. 1501 Cherry Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102 Phone: 215-241-7130 www.afsc.org Cambodian Association of Greater Philadelphia The Cambodian Association offers a variety of social and educational services to Cambodian communities and other Southeast Asian populations. Services include advocacy, translation, family support, elderly support, funeral assistance, language classes, arts and cultural projects, information and referral, etc. No fee for services. Languages routinely spoken by staff include Cambodian and Khmer. 5412 N 5th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19120 Phone: 215-324-4070 Fax: 215-324-2995
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www.cagp.org Casa del Carmen The organization provides services primarily for the Latino community. Offers crisis emergency assistance, comprehensive case management, Aging in Places, utility assistance, document assistance, and mental health counseling. Also provides day care, counseling, information and referral, food cupboard and emergency clothing. Bilingual staff (Spanish & English). 4400 N Reese Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140 Phone: 215-329-5660 Fax: 215-329-6722 Catholic Social Services The organization offers supportive counseling and casework services. It operates four multipurpose senior centers and one satellite meal program. Also available are outreach services; emergency food and financial assistance; counseling to those considering placement into nursing homes. Alzheimer's, Dementia and Respite Programs are available. 222 North 17th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103 Phone: 215-587-3900 www.css-phl.org Council of Spanish Speaking Organizations (Concilio) Concilio provides quality community services to the Greater Philadelphia area Latino community. Programs include adoption services, foster care, housing counseling, parenting and child protective services. 705-09 N. Franklin Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19123 Phone: 215-627-3100 Fax: 215-627-7440 www.elconcilio.net Congreso de Latinos Unidos Congreso is a community based organization serving the Latino community. It’ mission is to strengthen Latino communities through social, economic, education, and health services; leadership development; and advocacy. All programs empower individuals and families to confront the difficulties they face and to secure a promising future for the community. 216 West Somerset Street, Philadelphia, PA 19133 Phone: 215-763-8870 Fax: 215-599-6705 www.congreso.net Episcopal Community Services Episcopal Community Services commits itself to give priority to serve economically deprived, vulnerable individuals, children and families of all faiths. Episcopal Community Services provides professional community and home based social services that offer care, counseling and advocacy to strengthen and assist individuals and families to function independently. 225 S. 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
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Phone: 215-351-1400 Fax: 215-351-1497 www.ecs1870.org Greater Philadelphia Asian Social Services 4943 North 5th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19120 Phone: 215-456-1662 Fax: 215-456-1664 Institute for Safe Families (ISF) ISF programs focus on training and education, prevention, and policy activities that will better serve the needs of Philadelphia families and communities that are at risk for or are experiencing interpersonal violence. 3502 Scotts Lane, Philadelphia PA 19129 Phone: 215-843-2046 Fax: 215-765-8701 www.instituteforsafefamilies.org Intercultural Family Services Intercultural Family Services is a human services agency founded in 1979. It serves the needs of children and families in the Greater Philadelphia area, providing an array of community-based health and social services, and a constant exchange of training, educational, artistic, cultural and civic experiences. 4225 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 Phone: 215-386-1298 (24 hrs) Fax: 215-386-9348 Jewish Family and Children Services Supportive services to Jewish families, individuals and children in the Greater Philadelphia Metropolitan Area 10125 Verree Road, Philadelphia PA 19166 Phone: 215-673-0100 Fax: 215-934-6284 Korean Community Development Service Center The mission of Korean Community Development Services Center is to provide a comprehensive service and assistance for newly arrived immigrants and refugees with language and cultural barriers as well as other low-income minority group members so they can become self-reliant and contributing members in the community. Program include housing development and counseling, child and youth programs, legal advocacy, English as a Second Language and citizenship classes. 6055 N. 5th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19120 Phone: 215-276-8830 Fax: 215-224-8150 www.koreancenter.org The Lighthouse
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The mission of the Lighthouse is to provide educational, recreational and economic improvement programs to families and individuals to affect positive change and improve the quality of their lives. The Lighthouse is located in the heart of the Philadelphia Latino community, and provides services free of charge in Spanish and English. 152 W. Lehigh Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19133 Phone: 215-425-7800 Fax: 215-425-6091 Lutheran Settlement House Founded in 1902, LSH is a non-profit, non-sectarian community-based organization committed to providing comprehensive services for people in need. Our services include the following: Bilingual Domestic Violence Services Education & Employment Services Homeless Services Senior Services Lutheran Settlement House’s services are offered free of charge and are open to all individuals and families regardless of income, age, ethnicity, citizenship status, sexual orientation, or religious affiliations. 1340 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19125 215-426-8610 www.lutheransettlement.org Mayor’s Office of Community Services Frankford Family Development Center 4700 Leiper Street, Philadelphia, PA Phone: 215-685-1478 Fax: 215-685-1481 Path Ways PA PathWays serves low-income women, children, and families who are at high risk of abuse, homelessness, and permanent dependence on welfare. Services include transitional housing, case management, vocational/education guidance, on-site adult and life skills education, and family financial planning. Germantown 5220 Wayne Avenue Germantown PA, Phone: 215-9916493 North Philly 1318-1324 W. Clearfield Street Philadelphia PA, Phone: 215-226-2600 South Philly 324 Richmond Street Philadelphia PA, Phone: 215-4625998 West Philly 3617 Lancaster Ave. Philadelphia PA 19104, Phone: 215-387-1470 Pennsylvania Prison Society 90
Provides programs and services for prisoners, families of prisoners and ex-offenders. 245 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107 Phone: 215-564-6005 x120 Fax: 215-564-1830 Salvation Army Correctional services: referral information on housing, job training, mentoring children of prisoners in Chester. 701 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123 Phone: 215/787-2824 Southeast Asian Mutual Assistance Coalition Provides health and youth programs 4601 Market Street, 2nd Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19139-4916 Phone: 215-476-9640 Fax: 215-471-8029 United Methodist Neighborhood Services The community service program for all low income people provides the following services: emergency services food and clothing - referral only; thrift shop - men, women, and children's clothing; summer day camp; computer classes and Christmas and Easter shops (yearly) for low income individuals. 804 N Broad Street. Philadelphia, PA 19130 Phone: 215-236-0304 Fax: 215-236-8618
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SENIORS Benefits Check Up The Benefits Check Up helps to quickly identify programs that may improve the quality of lives of older adults. Seniors should enter information about their financial situation into online questionnaire. Benefits Check Up explains what benefit programs the caller may be eligible for and how to apply for them. It is a completely confidential service. 300 D Street SW, Suite 801, Washington, DC 20024 Phone: 202-479-1200 www.BenefitsCheckUp.org
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Beelong Adult Day Center The Center offers supervised activities and social interaction in friendly, secure surroundings to meet the diverse capabilities and personal preferences of dependent older adults. Services include respite care, personal care and support services. 5961 Bensalem BLVD Bensalem, PA 19020 Phone: 866-823-8388 www.beelong.org Benjamin H Wilson Senior Center Activity center for seniors, aged 55 and over, providing daily nutrition program and full range of activities. Membership fee. 580 Delmont Avenue, Warminster, PA 18974 Phone: 215-672-8380 Fax: 215-672-4501 Bensalem Senior Community Center Promotes the social, mental and physical well being of older persons. Educational programs, services and group activities important to independent living. Nutrition program, serve one hot meal each day, as well as deliver Meals on Wheels. Membership fee. 3740 Hulmeville Road, Bensalem, PA 19020 Phone: 215-638-7720 Fax: 215-638-8660 Bucks County Area Agency on Aging 30 E. Oakland Avenue, Doylestown, PA 18901 Phone: 215-348-0510 Apprise: 215-348-0510 Ombudsmen: 215-348-0510 ext. 17
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Protective Services: 800-243-3767 Fax: 215-348-9253: www.buckscounty.org/government/departments/HumanServices/A ging Elderhelp A free and confidential telephone information and referral line for older adults, their families and caregivers. No fee. 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Monday-Friday 2510 Maryland Road, Suite 227, Willow Grove, PA 19090 Hotline: 215-481-5750 Fax: 215-481-5735 Eldermed A wellness program for those persons 50 years and older offering health education programs, leisure activities, health screenings, local and foreign travel. No fee. 8:30 am - 4:30 pm MondayFriday 2510 Maryland Road, Suite 227, Willow Grove, PA 19090 Phone: 215-481-5740 Fax: 215-481-5735 LifeSpan Adult Day Care Services A caring program designed to stimulate and motivate adults who require supervision due to physical impairments or aging. LifeSpan provide showers and personal care services, meals, varied social and recreational events, exercise, reality orientation, and nursing care with wheelchair accessibility and incontinence management. Sliding fee. 7:00 am - 5:30 pm Monday-Friday 2460 John Fries Highway, Quakertown, PA 18951 Phone: 215-536-6016
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Adult Care of Chester County Daytime programming for frail and/or dependent individuals under supervision of registered nurses. 201 Sharp Lane Center, Exton, PA 19341 Phone: 610 363-8044 Fax: 610 363-8507 www.adultcareofchestercounty.org Coatesville Area Senior Center Provides programs and services for older adults including meals, counseling, educational and recreational opportunities. 22 N. Fifth Ave., P.O. Box 71, Coatesville, PA 19320 Phone: 610 383-6900 Fax: 610 383-5387 www.cascweb.org
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Department of Aging Services Government Services Center, 601 Westtown Road, Suite 320 P.O. Box 2747, West Chester, PA 19380 Phone: 610-344-6350 Apprise: 610-344-6009 Ombudsmen: 610-344-6350 Protective Services: 800-564-7000 or 610- 344-6610 Fax: 610-344-5288 www.chesco.org/aging Downingtown Area Senior Center Provides hot lunches Monday-Friday and offers health and educational programs, and information/referral services. 983 East Lancaster Avenue, Downingtown, PA 19335 Phone: 610 269-3939 Fax 610 269-1121 West Chester Area Senior Center Provides services and programs to support the independent well being of senior citizens. 530 East Union Street West Chester, PA 19380 Phone: 610 431-4242 Fax: 610 429-9296 www.wcseniors.org
DELAWARE COUNTY Elder Connections Elder Connections provides aides and companions to individuals at home or in facilities. Other services include assessments, consulting or placements to alternative living settings. Newtown Square, PA 19073 Phone: 610-355-0186 Fax: 610-355-0231 www.elder-connections.com Delaware County Office of Services for the Aging (COSA) 206 Eddystone Avenue, Second Floor, Eddystone, PA 19022 Phone: 800-416-4504 or 610- 490-1300 Apprise: 610-566-6248 Ombudsmen: 610-566-6248 Protective Services: 610-872-1219 Fax: (610) 490-1500 www.delcosa.org
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Horizons Unlimited Geriatric Education Corporation Trained volunteers visit isolated older adults to complete small household tasks, educate them about insurance policies and payments and stimulate their learning abilities. Investigates allegations of elder abuse. Phone: 610-566-6248 Mid-County Senior Services Adult Day Centers provide nursing care, meals, personal care, recreational activities and rehabilitation services during the normal work week. This allows the caregiver to work outside the home while the senior adult is cared for. Services are for adults with physical or mental disabilities who cannot be left home alone. Adult Day Services: Upper Darby (Barclay Square): 610-626-0662 Broomall (Lawrence Park): 610-325-1600 Bryn Mawr (Main Line ADC): 610-527-4220 Chore Services: Help with household chores, errands and home repairs. Driving seniors to and from doctor appointments, grocery shopping, doing yard work and even just offering a friendly visit. Phone:: 610-353-6642 Senior Centers: Respond to the needs and preferences of independent elderly and build collaborative relationships with other community groups. Each senior center offers classes, trips, lunch, lectures, recreation and helpful services for older adults. Havertown Center (Havertown): 610-446-2070 Hometown Senior Center (Media): 610-566-0505 For information about all services: 610-353-6642 Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of Delaware County Recruits and coordinates older adults for meaningful volunteer opportunities. These volunteers provide hundreds of thousands of hours of community service. Phone: 610-565-5563 Senior Community Services Promotes social, psychological and physical well-being of older people in Delaware County. Programs include five senior centers which offer daily meal, homebound client meal delivery, health promotional screenings, adult education, social and recreational activities, transportation and in-home care management. Phone: 610-497-3550 Senior Victim Services of Delaware County 20 S. Olive Street, Suite 303, Media, PA 19063 Phone: 610-627-2292 24 hour hot line: 610-627-2249
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MONTGOMERY COUNTY Artman Lutheran Home Artman Lutheran Home recognizes the unique physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs of residents. Services include assisted living, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and hospice care. This continuum of care makes it possible for residents to remain in familiar surroundings as their needs change. It also provides residents with consistent medical care and support from the professionals who know them well. Artman is an affiliate of Liberty Lutheran. 250 North Bethlehem Pike, Ambler, PA 19002 Phone: 215-643-6333 www.artmanhome.com or www.libertylutheran.org Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries offers senior living communities and a range of children, youth, and family services in Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Delaware. The organization offers a range of high-quality services designed to help children, youths, adult individuals, families, older persons, congregations, and community groups. Administrative Center 798 Hausman Road, Suite 300, Allentown, Pa. 18104 Toll-Free: 877-342-5667 or 610-682-1262 Fax: 610-682-1055 Financial & Support Services Center 960 Century Drive, P.O. Box 2001, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 Toll-Free: 877-342-5667 or 717-795-0300 Fax: 717-795-0353 or 717-795-0453 www.diakon.org Eagleville Hospital Eagleville Hospital also has an acute gero-psych unit. P O Box 45, Eagleville, PA 19408 Admissions Phone: 610-635-7600. Fax: 610-539-0292 www.eaglevillehospital.org Harleysville Senior Center 321 Alumni Avenue, Harleysville, PA 19438 Phone: 215-256-6900 Fax 215-256-6901 www.harleysvilleseniorcenter.org Liberty at Home Liberty at Home is an in-home service, offering support to individuals and families who are faced by the challenges of aging and who want to remain in the comfortable and familiar surroundings of
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their own home. Liberty at Home is rooted in the history and tradition of excellence of Artman Lutheran Home, an affiliate of Liberty Lutheran. 250 North Bethlehem Pike, Ambler, PA 19002 Phone: 215-643-6333 www.artmanhome.com or www.libertylutheran.org The Mary J. Drexel Home Caring for older adults, The Mary J. Drexel Home offers personal care and nursing care services to 66 residents. The Home offers two levels of care, Assisted Living, and Skilled Nursing. All residents at Mary J. Drexel have the following medical related services available: Medical Director, physical, occupational, and speech therapies, ophthalmologist, optometrist, podiatrist, dentist, pharmacy, audiologist, lab services, x-ray services, transportation to local doctors, escort services for appointments, hospice, and assistance with insurance billing. 238 Belmont Avenue, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 Phone: 610-664-5967 Fax: 610-664-6687 www.maryjdrexel.org The PEAK Center (Formerly North Penn Senior Center) 315 W. Main Street, Lansdale, PA 19446 Phone: 215-362-7432 Fax: 215-368-5720 www.peakcenter.org Montgomery County Aging & Adult Services Human Services Center 1430 DeKalb Street, P.O. Box 311, Norristown, PA 19404-0311 Tel: (610) 278-3601 Apprise: (610) 834-1040 Ombudsmen: (610) 278-3600 Protective Services: (800) 734-2020 Fax: (610) 278-3769 Web Site: www.montcopa.org/mcaas Retired & Senior Volunteer Program 531 Plymouth Road, Suite 517, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462 and 400 N. Broad Street, Suite 215, Lansdale, PA 19446 Phone: 610-834-1040 / 215-855-9578 Fax 610-834-1087 Senior Adult Activities Center of Montgomery County Services are provided to the frail and well elderly in centers in Glenside, Ambler and Norristown. The Center aims to enhance or maintain the ability of the elderly to live as independently as possible for as long as possible.
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536 George Street, Norristown, PA 19401 Phone: 610-275-1960 Senior Citizens Center of Ardmore A multi-purpose, multi-ethnic senior center, providing intellectual, social and recreational activities for people age 55 or better. SCCA recognizes that growth is an ongoing process throughout life and affords seniors resources and opportunities that help maintain satisfying lifestyles as well as information & referral services. 117 Ardmore Avenue, Ardmore, PA 19003 Phone: 610-642-9370 Senior Supportive Services Assists older adults and their families with personalized financial assessments regarding proper long term care placement; sale of a home; legal documents; long term care insurance; investment strategies; and geriatric placement. Specialized services include: financial planning services; bill paying services; tax preparation services; geriatric care; educational and information services; recreational services; home health care services; medical insurance; brokerage and estate services; and funeral preparation services. 100 W 3rd Avenue, Suite 100, Conshohocken, PA 19428 Phone: 610-940-9290 Fax: 610-940-9296 www.seniorsupportservices.com Suburban Transit Network (TRANSNET) Transportation services for senior citizens, handicapped and low income residents. Senior citizen services require a15% co-pay. Variable fee. 7:00 am - 7:00 pm Seven Days a Week. 980 Harvest Drive, Suite 100, Blue Bell, PA 19422 Phone: 215-542-RIDE (215-542-7433) Fax: 215-542-8877 (Fax) www.suburbantransit.org Ukrainian Social Services of Ukrainian Educational & Cultural Center Ukrainian Social Services provides multi-lingual/bi-cultural Ukrainian and Slavic speaking older adults. Services includes assistance to newly arrived Ukrainian immigrants; translation, information and referral services, coordination of casework and service management activities. The organization coordinates in-home service needs. Services are free. 700 Cedar Road, Jenkintown, PA 19046 Phone: 215- 663-1166 Fax: 215-663-8572
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PHILADELPHIA COUNTY Aid for Friends Provides home delivered frozen meals to isolated homebound elderly unable to cook for themselves and have no family to help out. Meals are donated by volunteer cooks. Deliveries made on weekly basis. No fee for service. Serves all five counties of Greater Philadelphia. 12271 Townsend Road Philadelphia, PA 19154 Phone: 215-464-2224 Agape African Senior Citizens Center The AGAPE Center combats the loneliness and isolation culturally and socially experienced by elderly African refugees and immigrants by facilitating peer support groups, providing instruction in English and living skills. 229 N 63rd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19139 Phone: 215-474-9200 CARIE (Center for Advocacy for the Rights and Interests of the Elderly) Consultation, referral and advocacy are provided regarding problems with housing, medical care, legal, financial issues, long term care, elder abuse and entitlements. 100 N. 17th Street, Suite 600, Philadelphia, PA 19103 Phone: 215-545-5728 Adult Day Health Center at Neumann 1741 Frankford Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19125 215-291-2126 Care Unit (Crimes Against Retired and Elderly) 16th Police District, 2nd Floor 3900 Lancaster Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104 Phone: 215-685-9486 (Mon.-Fri.8:00am-4:00pm) Interac, Inc. Geriatric Counseling Program 6012 Ridge Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19128 Philadelphia Corporation on Aging (PCA) PCA is a non-profit organization serving as Philadelphia County's Area Agency on Aging (AAA) since 1973. PCA is dedicated to improving the quality of life for older Philadelphians or people with disabilities by helping them achieve optimum levels of health, independence, and productivity. This
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mission is carried through advocacy, fund administration, planning, program development, and service coordination. 642 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19130 24 hours-Protective Services: 215-765-9033. Phone: 215-765-9040 www.pcaphl.org Philadelphia County Assistance Office Department of Public Welfare, Community Services Department Mon.-Fri. 8:00am-5:00pm State Office Building, Room 601, 1400 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia, PA 19130 Phone: 215-560-2547 or 215-560-2900 (information) Lutheran Children and Family Services, Olney Senior Program The Senior Program has operated at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Olney since 1984. Offered are socialization activities, counseling services, computer instruction, Tai Chi classes, intergenerational programming, and craft-making and gardening activities and a mid-day meal. In addition, the Olney Senior program is multicultural and welcomes all community seniors. 5901 North 5th Street Philadelphia, PA 19120 Phone: 215-276-5500 Fax: 215-276-7810 www.lcfsinpa.org or www.libertylutheran.org Lutheran Settlement House Senior Center A multi-purpose, senior center, providing intellectual, social and recreational activities for people age 55+. LSH’s Senior Center offers a full schedule of programs that provide for basic nutritional and social needs, as well as opportunities that promote independence and individual well being. LSH assists seniors with any issues they might have, including housing, healthcare, and understanding and securing entitlements. LSH’s Senior Center recognizes that growth is an ongoing process throughout life and affords seniors resources and opportunities that help maintain satisfying lifestyles. 1340 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia PA 19125 Phone: 215-426-8610 www.lutheransettlement.org National Association for Hispanic Elderly Employment and training program for low income persons aged 55 and over that focuses on the needs of the Hispanic and other low-income elderly. Offers training skills, job development, and placement.. Services are free and available in English and Spanish. 3150 N Mascher Street, Suite 100, Philadelphia, PA 19133 Phone: 215-426-1212 Fax: 215-426-6313
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Paul's Run Retirement Community Paul’s Run offers Independent Living, Residential Care, Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Services. Paul's Run makes it possible for residents to remain in familiar surroundings as their needs change. A specially trained staff is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week for residents throughout our community. Our home-like environment features living rooms, activity areas, exercise room, bank, library, greenhouse, and a chapel to nurture the body, mind, and spirit. An affiliate of Liberty Lutheran Services. 9896 Bustleton Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19115 Phone: 215-934-3000 www.paulsrun.org Riverview Home A personal care facility operated by the Department of Human Services. A wide variety of services are provided including resident care, health and social services along with many recreation and volunteer activities. Residents pay accordingly to their ability. 7979 State Road, Philadelphia, PA 19136 Phone: 215-685-8307 Fax: 215-333-7535 Supportive Older Women’s Network (SOWN) SOWN initiates and facilitates weekly ongoing support groups for women 60 and over. Provides outreach presentations and leadership training seminars. Provides telephone support groups to homebound older women, grandparents raising grandchildren support groups and support groups for caregivers of relatives with dementia. 2805 N 47th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19131 Phone: (215) 477-6000 Fax: (215) 477-6555 www.sown.org
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VICTIM’S SERVICES Victims Compensation Assistance Program Provides financial assistance to victims of crimes and their families who have suffered a loss as a direct result of a crime. Compensation benefits could include: medical expenses, loss of earnings, stolen benefit cash, funeral expenses, loss of support (homicide cases only), crime-scene cleanup expenses, relocation expenses and counseling expenses. The Victims Compensation Assistance Program is regarded as the "payor of last resort.” P O Box 1167, Harrisburg, PA 17108 Tel: (800) 233-2339 Fax: (717) 787-4306 www.pccd.state.pa.us
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NOVA Crisis intervention and short-term individual and group counseling for crime victims and victims of sexual abuse and assault and their significant others; information and referral; preparation and accompaniment to all legal proceedings; groups for significant others of homicide victims; groups for sexual abuse and assault survivors and their significant others. 24 hours a day, seven days a week. 2370 York Rd - - Suite B-1 Jamison, PA 18929 215-348-5664 253 North Main Street Sellersville, PA 18960 215-348-5664 2659 Trenton Road Levittown, PA 19058 215-348-5664 www.novabucks.org
CHESTER COUNTY The Crime Victims Center of Chester County The Crime Victims Center is a program for crime victims (sexual assault and other crimes) and their families providing 24 hour crisis response, medical, police, and legal accompaniment, individual and group counseling and a range of prevention and education programs and professional training. Services are free and confidential. 236 W. Market Street, West Chester, PA 19382-2903 610-692-1926 www.cvcofcc.org
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DELAWARE COUNTY Family Support Line Family Support Line works to keep children and families safe from the harm of child sexual abuse and other family trauma through comprehensive prevention education programs and to promote healing through specialized treatment services. 100 West 6th Street, Media, PA 19063-2428 Phone: 610-891-5275 Fax: 610-891-0481 www.familysupportline.org Senior Victim Services of Delaware County Assists senior (55 years of age and older) victims of crime through home visits; transportation and accompaniment to judicial proceedings and related medical appointments; assistance filing compensation claims; and public education programs. 20 S. Olive Street, Suite 303, Media, PA 19063 Phone: 610-627-2292 24 hour hot line: 610-627-2249
MONTGOMERY COUNTY Services for Victims Prevention & Education Family Services 180 West Germantown Pike, B-3, Norristown, PA 19401 Phone: 610-272-1520 Victim Services Center of Montgomery County 18 W. Airy Street, Norristown, PA 19401 Phone: 610-277-0932 Fax 610-277-6386 Hotline 610-277-4781 Rape Hotline 610-277-5200 www.victimservicescenter.org
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Action Alliance Elderly Victim Assistance Program Assists elderly victims of crime; trains and utilizes older volunteers for court accompaniment and home visits. 1201 Chestnut Street, 5th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19107 Phone: 215-557-0756 Anti-Violence Partnership of Philadelphia
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AVP is committed to advocacy and support for individual homicide co-victims, violence prevention training for children and adults and effecting change in public and private institution and society at large. 633 W. Rittenhouse Street, C #12, Philadelphia, PA 19144 Phone: 215-438-9070 Fax: 215-438-9096 www.avpphila.org Center City Crime Victim Services Assists in compensation for medical expenses resulting from a crime, counseling, court accompaniment. As an organization located in the Neighborhood of Chinatown, it is assisting Asian organizations in order to meet the needs of the community. 1216 Arch Street, Suite 2B, Philadelphia, PA 19109 Phone: 215-665-9680 Families of Murder Victims (FMV) FMV provides emotional support and information about the criminal justice system to co-victims of any Philadelphia homicide victim. Free individual counseling. 1421 Arch Street, 7th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19102 Phone: 215-686-8078 Lutheran Settlement House ~Bilingual Domestic Violence Program. LSH’s Bilingual Domestic Violence Program assists crime victims, including victims of domestic violence with: information and support service, long and short term counseling, survivor group therapy, legal and community referrals, job and adult basic education training, housing and shelter referrals. 1340 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19125 Phone: 215-426-8610 x 236 www.lutheransettlement.org Women Against Abuse Philadelphia, PA 19101 The Women Against Abuse Legal Center provides legal counsel to women who have been abused. Emergency housing for victims of domestic violence and their children up to forty-five days. Phone: 215-386-1280 Women in Transition Provides peer support groups, counseling and community education. 21 S. 12th Street, 6th floor Philadelphia, PA 19107 Phone: 215-564-5301 Women Organized Against Rape (WOAR) 1233 Locust Street, Suite 202 Philadelphia, PA 19107 Hotline: 215-985-3333
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Administrative: 215-985-3315 Victim/Witness Service of South Philadelphia Neighborhood program assists crime victims with: information and support service at preliminary hearings; court accompaniment; crisis counseling; intervention in harassment and intimidation; referrals for emergency needs: energy, shelter, food, community education and crime victim compensation. 1426 S 12th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147 Phone: 215-551-3360 Fax: 215-551-3301 www.vwssp.org
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UNITED WAYS First Call for Help: Telephone Assistance through the United Ways Assistance is available Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., in Spanish or English. Through First Call for Help, the United Way can direct you to the appropriate agency to address issues that affect you, your family, and your neighborhood. Call First Call for Help to talk to a friendly information specialist about a need, problem, or question you have. He or she will make certain you get the help you need. Call about: Employment services Money matters Children and Adult Services Health Services Housing Services
BUCKS COUNTY
United Way of Bucks County Phone: 215-949-1660 www.uwbcpa.org First Call for Help: 215-949-1660
CHESTER COUNTY
United Way of Southern Chester County Phone: 610-444–HELP
DELAWARE COUNTY United Way of South East Delaware County Phone: 610-874-8646 www.uwdelco.org First Call for Help: 610-447-5500
MONTGOMERY COUNTY North Penn United Way 215-855-3002 www.npuw.org First Call for Help: 610-874-8451
PHILADELPHIA COUNTY
United Way of SEPA Phone: 215-665-2500 www.uwsepa.org First Call for Help: 215-568-3750
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ALPHABETICAL INDEX 1 1199C Training & Upgrading Fund........................................................................................................................ 45
A A Woman's Place ....................................................................................................................................................... 26 Abington Case Management Office...................................................................................................................... 82 Abington Free Library Adult Literacy ................................................................................................................ 42 AchieveAbility............................................................................................................................................................. 65 ACLAMO ....................................................................................................................................................................... 42 Action AIDS................................................................................................................................................................ 57 Action Alliance Elderly Victim Assistance Program ...................................................................................... 103 Adult Care of Chester County......................................................................................................................... 52, 93 Adult Day Health Center at Neumann................................................................................................................ 99 Adult Literacy Program ........................................................................................................................................... 39 Agape African Senior Citizens Center ................................................................................................................ 99 Aid for Friends .......................................................................................................................................................... 99 Aiding our Neighbors................................................................................................................................................ 69 AIDS Care Group ...................................................................................................................................................... 54 AIDS Law Project of Pennsylvania....................................................................................................................... 75 Alcoholics Anonymous Inter-Group ...................................................................................................................... 35 Aldie Counseling Center ........................................................................................................................................... 31 Alzheimer’s Association Delaware Valley Chapter........................................................................................... 51 American Friends Service Committee.................................................................................................................... 87 American Red Cross.................................................................................................................................................. 50 Anti-Violence Partnership of Philadelphia ....................................................................................................... 104 APPRISE ....................................................................................................................................................................... 51 Arthritis Foundation, Eastern PA Chapter........................................................................................................ 54 Artman Lutheran Home............................................................................................................................................ 96 Aspira ............................................................................................................................................................................ 44 Assessment & Treatment Alternatives ............................................................................................................... 82 Associated Services for the Blind ....................................................................................................................... 22
B Baker Industries .................................................................................................................................................. 39, 44 BARC.............................................................................................................................................................................. 38 Bayard Taylor Library, Adult Literacy Program ............................................................................................. 39 BEBASHI...................................................................................................................................................................... 57 Beelong Adult Day Center....................................................................................................................................... 92 Benefits Check Up..................................................................................................................................................... 92 Benjamin H Wilson Senior Center ........................................................................................................................ 92 Bensalem Senior Community Center ..................................................................................................................... 92 Better Homes Inc of Bucks County ..................................................................................................................... 61 Big Brother/Big Sister Association, Chester & Vicinity ............................................................................... 10 Big Brothers Big Sisters Bucks County................................................................................................................. 6 Big Brothers Big Sisters Southeastern PA ....................................................................................................... 13 Big Brothers/Big Sisters of SEPA (Chester County) ....................................................................................... 8
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Bilingual Domestic Violence Program of Lutheran Settlement House........................................................ 28 Blindness & Visual Services .................................................................................................................................... 23 Boy Scouts of America ............................................................................................................................................ 11 Boy Scouts of America, Cradle of Liberty Council......................................................................................... 13 Boys' and Girls' Club of Chester ........................................................................................................................... 9 Brandywine Home Health Agency ......................................................................................................................... 52 Bristol Borough Community Action Group ........................................................................................................... 69 Bucks County Area Agency on Aging ................................................................................................................... 92 Bucks County Association for the Blind.............................................................................................................. 17 Bucks County Children and Youth Social Services Agency ............................................................................. 6 Bucks County Community College .......................................................................................................................... 38 Bucks County Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence .......................................................................... 31 Bucks County Department of Health Advisor for Persons with Disabilities ........................................... 17 Bucks County Drug and Alcohol Commission ...................................................................................................... 31 Bucks County Housing Authority ........................................................................................................................... 61 Bucks County Housing Development Corporation .............................................................................................. 61 Bucks County Housing Group .................................................................................................................................. 61 Bucks County Intermediate Unit #22................................................................................................................. 38 Bucks County Office of Employment and Training.......................................................................................... 38 Bucks County Opportunity Council ........................................................................................................................ 38 Bucks County Opportunity Council, Administration Office, ......................................................................... 62 Bucks Montgomery Center for Human Services................................................................................................. 7
C Calcutta House ........................................................................................................................................................... 57 Cambodian Association of Greater Philadelphia ............................................................................................... 87 Camp Dream Catcher................................................................................................................................................ 53 Care Unit (Crimes Against Retired and Elderly).............................................................................................. 99 Career Link (Team Pennsylvania) .......................................................................................................................... 44 CARIE (Center for Advocacy for the Rights and Interests of the Elderly) ......................................... 99 Caring People Alliance .............................................................................................................................................. 13 CASA / Youth Advocates........................................................................................................................................ 10 Casa del Carmen ........................................................................................................................................................ 88 Case Management Offices for Mental Health/Mental Retardation/D&A ................................................ 81 Catholic Social Services............................................................................................................................................ 88 Catholic Social Services, Immigration Program Services.................................................................................. 76 Center City Crime Victim Services .................................................................................................................... 104 Center for Alternative Learning ........................................................................................................................... 42 Center for Civil Rights............................................................................................................................................. 76 Center for Disability Law and Policy................................................................................................................... 23 Center for Literacy Inc.......................................................................................................................................... 45 Center for Literacy Inc. Delaware County ....................................................................................................... 41 Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired...................................................................................................... 55 Center on Hearing and Deafness.......................................................................................................................... 53 Central Montgomery & Lower Marion MH/MR Center ................................................................................... 82 Cerebral Palsy Association of Chester County................................................................................................. 53 Cerebral Palsy Association of Delaware County .............................................................................................. 55 Chester County Cares .............................................................................................................................................. 71 Chester County Departments of Community Development, .......................................................................... 62 Chester County Even Start Program c/o Head Start ............................................................................................ 40
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Chester County OIC ................................................................................................................................................. 40 Chester Upland School District ............................................................................................................................ 41 Child Care Information Services (CCIS) ............................................................................................................ 13 Child Guidance Resource Centers (CGRC)........................................................................................................... 19 Child Line and Abuse Registry................................................................................................................................. 6 Child, Home & Community ......................................................................................................................................... 7 Child, Home, & Community, Inc. .......................................................................................................................... 11 Children & Adult Disability & Educational Services (Previously CPA of DC)........................................... 19 Children’s Aid Society/Helpline Centers............................................................................................................... 7 Children’s Health Line .............................................................................................................................................. 57 Children's Aid Society ............................................................................................................................................. 11 Children's Crisis Treatment Center (CcTC) ...................................................................................................... 14 CHOICE ........................................................................................................................................................................ 57 City of Philadelphia: Office of Supportive Housing...................................................................................... 65 Coatesville Area Senior Center............................................................................................................................. 93 College Settlement of Philadelphia ...................................................................................................................... 14 COMHAR....................................................................................................................................................................... 83 Community Action Agency of Delaware County, (CAADC) ............................................................................ 64 Community Based Services, Office of Aging & Adult Services, Montgomery County Human Services Center,................................................................................................................................................... 64 Community Behavioral Health................................................................................................................................. 83 Community College of Philadelphia........................................................................................................................ 45 Community Health Affiliates Foundation............................................................................................................ 55 Community Housing Service .................................................................................................................................... 64 Community Impact Legal Services........................................................................................................................ 75 Community Legal Services ....................................................................................................................................... 76 Community Volunteers in Medicine ....................................................................................................................... 53 Community Women's Education Project (CWEP) .............................................................................................. 45 Community, Youth, Women’s Alliance.................................................................................................................. 33 Congreso de Latinos Unidos.................................................................................................................................... 88 Congreso de Latinos Unidos, Inc .......................................................................................................................... 45 Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Delaware Valley .............................................................................. 61 Coordinating Office of Drug & Alcohol Programs............................................................................................ 58 CORA-Neumann Center ........................................................................................................................................... 46 Council of Spanish Speaking Organizations (Concilio)..................................................................................... 88 Council on Addictive Diseases (COAD)................................................................................................................ 33 Creative Health Services ........................................................................................................................................ 80 CRISIS Program ........................................................................................................................................................ 65 Crozer-Chester Medical Center............................................................................................................................ 55
D Defender Association of Philadelphia.................................................................................................................. 76 Delaware County Community College.................................................................................................................... 41 Delaware County Department of Human Resources Homeless Services Coordinator, Office of Adult Services....................................................................................................................................................... 64 Delaware County Intermediate Unit #25 .......................................................................................................... 41 Delaware County Literacy Council ........................................................................................................................ 41 Delaware County Office of Services for the Aging (COSA) ....................................................................... 94 Delaware County Women Organized Against Rape.......................................................................................... 26 Delaware Valley Community Health, Inc. (DVCH)..................................................................................... 56, 58
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DELCO Child Day Care Association...................................................................................................................... 10 Delegate Line ................................................................................................................................................................... 82 Department of Aging Services .............................................................................................................................. 94 Diagnostic Rehabilitation Center (DRC) .............................................................................................................. 35 Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries........................................................................................................ 3, 10, 85, 96 Disability Advocacy Program .................................................................................................................................. 23 Disability Law Project .............................................................................................................................................. 23 Domestic Abuse Project of Delaware County ................................................................................................... 27 Domestic Violence Center of Chester County................................................................................................... 27 Downingtown Area Senior Center ......................................................................................................................... 94 Drueding Center Project Rainbow......................................................................................................................... 65
E Eagleville Hospital................................................................................................................................................ 34, 96 Easter Seals, Bucks County ................................................................................................................................... 17 Easter Seals, Montgomery County....................................................................................................................... 21 Elder Connections ...................................................................................................................................................... 94 Elderhelp ...................................................................................................................................................................... 93 Eldermed ...................................................................................................................................................................... 93 ELWYN.......................................................................................................................................................................... 20 Emergency Heater Repair Hotline........................................................................................................................ 66 Emergency Relief Association of Lower Bucks County................................................................................... 70 Episcopal Community Services................................................................................................................................ 88 Esperanza Health Center ........................................................................................................................................ 58
F Fairmount Behavioral Health System .................................................................................................................. 35 Families of Murder Victims (FMV) ..................................................................................................................... 104 Family & Community Service of Delaware County ............................................................................... 10, 20, 34 Family and Community Services and Interfaith Coalition of Food Centers of Delaware County ..... 72 Family Resource Center ........................................................................................................................................... 84 Family Service Association ..................................................................................................................................... 62 Family Service Association of Bucks County................................................................................................. 7, 84 Family Service of Chester County ......................................................................................................................... 9 Family Services of Chester County...................................................................................................................... 86 Family Services of Montgomery County ............................................................................................................. 11 Family Support Line .......................................................................................................................................... 27, 103 Family Support Line of Delaware County ........................................................................................................... 10 Family Unity Center Inc, ........................................................................................................................................ 84 Fellowship House of Conshohocken....................................................................................................................... 12 Fighting Aids Continuously Together (F.A.C.T. Bucks County)................................................................... 51 First Call for Help: Telephone Assistance through the United Ways.................................................... 106 Foundation Behavioral Health ................................................................................................................................ 79 Freedom Valley Disability Center......................................................................................................................... 17 Friends Association for the Care & Protection of Children........................................................................... 9 Friends Association for the Care and Protection of Children..................................................................... 62 Front Line Dads ......................................................................................................................................................... 14
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G Gaudenzia ..................................................................................................................................................................... 35 Gaudenzia Kindred House ........................................................................................................................................ 33 Gilda’s Club Bucks/Mont Counties ................................................................................................................... 52, 56 Girl Scouts of Southeastern PA ........................................................................................................................... 11 Girl Scouts of Southeastern Pennsylvania ......................................................................................................... 14 Girls Inc. of Greater Philadelphia & Southern New Jersey........................................................................ 14 Good Friends, Inc..................................................................................................................................................... 31 Good Samaritan Shelter.......................................................................................................................................... 63 Grand View Hospital ................................................................................................................................................. 56 Greater Philadelphia Asian Social Services....................................................................................................... 89 Greater Philadelphia Health Actions ................................................................................................................... 58 Greater Philadelphia Urban Affairs Coalition................................................................................................... 46
H Habitat for Humanity of Greater Bucks............................................................................................................ 62 Handi-Crafters, Inc. ............................................................................................................................................... 18 Harleysville Senior Center ...................................................................................................................................... 96 Hatboro-Horsham School District ....................................................................................................................... 42 Healthlink Medical Center ...................................................................................................................................... 52 Heaven’s Bounty ......................................................................................................................................................... 70 HIAS and Council Migration Service of Philadelphia ..................................................................................... 76 Holcomb Behavioral Health Systems ................................................................................................................... 18 Homeless Advocacy Project (HAP) ....................................................................................................................... 77 Horizon House............................................................................................................................................................. 66 Horizons Unlimited Geriatric Education Corporation ...................................................................................... 95 Housing Association of the Delaware Valley..................................................................................................... 66 Human Services.......................................................................................................................................................... 80 Hunger Action's Food Information Line ............................................................................................................. 69 Hunger Action's Food Stamp Screening Line.................................................................................................... 69
I Impact Services......................................................................................................................................................... 46 Indian Valley Housing Corporation ....................................................................................................................... 64 Indian Valley Opportunity Center .................................................................................................................. 43, 72 Indochinese American Council................................................................................................................................ 46 Institute for Safe Families (ISF)........................................................................................................................ 89 Interac, Inc. .............................................................................................................................................................. 99 Intercultural Family Services ................................................................................................................................ 89 Interim House............................................................................................................................................................. 36
J Jefferson University Hospital Family Center & My Sister’s Place............................................................ 36 Jewish Employment Vocational Services (JEVS) ............................................................................................. 46 Jewish Family and Children Services .................................................................................................................. 89
K KenCrest Services ..........................................................................................................................3, 18, 19, 20, 21, 24
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Kennett Area Community Service ......................................................................................................................... 71 Key Stone Center ...................................................................................................................................................... 33 Korean Community Development Service Center .............................................................................................. 89
L La Comunidad Hispana ........................................................................................................................................ 39, 85 Latina Domestic Violence Program of Congreso de Latinos Unidos............................................................ 29 Latino Leadership Alliance of Bucks County...................................................................................................... 84 Laurel House Domestic Violence Shelter and Services of Montgomery County..................................... 27 Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania............................................................................................................. 75 Lenape Valley Foundation ........................................................................................................................................ 79 Libertae Inc. .............................................................................................................................................................. 62 Liberty at Home ........................................................................................................................................................ 96 Liberty Forum ............................................................................................................................................................. 43 Liberty Lutheran Services .................................................................................................................................. 3, 86 Liberty Resources, Inc. .......................................................................................................................................... 24 LifePath, Inc........................................................................................................................................................ 21, 22 LifeSpan Adult Day Care Services ...................................................................................................................... 93 LIHEAP (Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program) ............................................................................ 66 Linda Creed Breast Cancer FDN .......................................................................................................................... 58 Literacy Center Bucks County, VITA Education Services............................................................................ 39 Literacy Council of Norristown.............................................................................................................................. 43 Livengrin Foundation Inc.......................................................................................................................................... 31 Lower Bucks Community Centers............................................................................................................................. 8 Lutheran Children & Family Services .................................................................................................................. 15 Lutheran Children and Family Services, Olney Senior Program................................................................ 100 Lutheran Disaster Response Partners ................................................................................................................. 50 Lutheran Settlement House ................................................................................................................... 4, 47, 72, 90 Lutheran Settlement House ~Bilingual Domestic Violence Program. ....................................................... 104 Lutheran Settlement House Senior Center ..................................................................................................... 100
M MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) ............................................................................................................ 32 MANNA ........................................................................................................................................................................ 73 Manna on Main Street ............................................................................................................................................. 72 Maternal and Child Health Consortium ............................................................................................................... 53 Maternal Child Health Program, Bucks County Department of Health ...................................................... 8 Mayor’s Office of Community Services .............................................................................................................. 90 Meals on Wheels of Chester County ................................................................................................................... 71 Menergy........................................................................................................................................................................ 29 Mental Health Association of Southeastern PA .............................................................................................. 83 Metropolitan Career Center ................................................................................................................................... 47 Mid-County Senior Services................................................................................................................................... 95 Mitzah Food Pantry, Jewish Federation of Philadelphia............................................................................... 73 Montgomery County Aging & Adult Services..................................................................................................... 97 Montgomery County Association for the Blind ................................................................................................. 56 Montgomery County Big Brothers Big Sisters .................................................................................................. 12 Montgomery County Intermediate Unit 23........................................................................................................ 43 Montgomery County Office of Drug and Alcohol Programs.......................................................................... 34 Montgomery County OIC ......................................................................................................................................... 43
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Montgomery County OMR........................................................................................................................................ 22
N National Association for Hispanic Elderly ....................................................................................................... 100 National Clearinghouse for the Defense of Battered Women .................................................................... 77 Nationalities Service Center of Philadelphia .................................................................................................... 77 Neighborhood Health Agencies, Inc. .................................................................................................................. 54 Network of Victim Assistance (Sexual Assault).................................................................................................... 26 New Directions for Women (Early Release Program)..................................................................................... 66 New Life Youth & Family Services ........................................................................................................................ 9 Norristown Area Adult Evening School............................................................................................................... 43 North Penn Goodwill Service, Inc........................................................................................................................ 72 North Penn United Way ........................................................................................................................................ 106 North Penn Valley Boys & Girls Club................................................................................................................... 12 North Penn Visiting Nurse Association ............................................................................................................... 56 Northwest Human Services - Bucks County ..................................................................................................... 79 Northwestern Human Services .............................................................................................................19, 80, 81, 82 Northwestern Human Services of Chester County ......................................................................................... 85 NOVA .......................................................................................................................................................................... 102
O Orleans Technical Institute ................................................................................................................................... 47 Overbrook School for the Blind............................................................................................................................ 24 Oxford Area Neighborhood Services Center.................................................................................................... 71
P PA Home of the Sparrow........................................................................................................................................ 63 PA State AIDS Fact-line: 1-800-662-6080 .................................................................................................. 58 PACE (Pharmaceutical Assistance Contract for the Elderly)....................................................................... 51 Parent Action Network (PAN) ............................................................................................................................... 15 Parents Anonymous................................................................................................................................................ 6, 15 Path Ways PA....................................................................................................................................................... 86, 90 PathwaysPA.................................................................................................................................................................. 42 Paul's Run Retirement Community ...................................................................................................................... 101 Penn Foundation.......................................................................................................................................................... 80 Penn Foundation for Mental Health ..................................................................................................................... 81 Penn Foundation, Inc ................................................................................................................................................ 32 Penndel Mental Health ............................................................................................................................................. 80 Pennsylvania Health Law Project .......................................................................................................................... 25 Pennsylvania Parents and Caregivers Resource Network............................................................................... 24 Pennsylvania Prison Society .................................................................................................................................... 91 Pennsylvania School for the Deaf, Center for Community and Professional Services ........................ 47 People’s Emergency Center ..................................................................................................................................... 67 Philabundance .............................................................................................................................................................. 72 Philadelphia Association of Community Development Corporations............................................................. 66 Philadelphia Black Women’s Health Project ...................................................................................................... 59 Philadelphia Children's Alliance............................................................................................................................. 15 Philadelphia Comprehensive Center for Fathers .............................................................................................. 48 Philadelphia Corporation on Aging (PCA)............................................................................................................. 99
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Philadelphia County Assistance Office.............................................................................................................. 100 Philadelphia Developmental Disabilities Corporation ....................................................................................... 25 Philadelphia Housing Authority, ............................................................................................................................ 67 Philadelphia Housing Development Corporation, (PHDC) ................................................................................ 67 Philadelphia Legal Assistance................................................................................................................................. 77 Philadelphia Society for Services to Children.................................................................................................. 15 Philadelphia Unemployment Project...................................................................................................................... 48 Philadelphia Veterans Multi-Service and Education Center, Inc............................................................... 48 Philadelphia Youth Network.................................................................................................................................... 48 Philadelphians Concerned About Housing ............................................................................................................ 67 Phoenixville Area Children’s Learning Center...................................................................................................... 9 Phoenixville Area Community Services (PACS) ................................................................................................. 71 Phoenixville Homes .................................................................................................................................................... 63 Planned Parenthood of Chester County............................................................................................................... 54 Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pennsylvania,........................................................................................ 59 Project Home .............................................................................................................................................................. 67 Property Tax/Rent Rebate ..................................................................................................................................... 67 Protective Services: 800-243-3767................................................................................................................... 93
Q Quakertown Food Pantry......................................................................................................................................... 70 Quest Therapeutic Services .................................................................................................................................. 19
R Ready Willing and Able............................................................................................................................................ 48 Renewal Centers......................................................................................................................................................... 32 Retired & Senior Volunteer Program ................................................................................................................... 97 Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of Delaware County ............................................................. 95 Riverside Care Bucks County.................................................................................................................................. 32 Riverside Care, Inc. ................................................................................................................................................. 36 Riverview Home ........................................................................................................................................................ 101
S Safe Harbor of Greater West Chester ............................................................................................................. 63 Salvation Army ........................................................................................................................................................... 91 Salvation Army of West Chester ......................................................................................................................... 63 Senior Adult Activities Center of Montgomery County ................................................................................. 97 Senior Citizens Center of Ardmore ..................................................................................................................... 98 Senior Community Services..................................................................................................................................... 95 Senior Law Center..................................................................................................................................................... 77 Senior Supportive Services .................................................................................................................................... 98 Senior Victim Services of Delaware County ............................................................................................. 95, 103 Service and Education for Women Against Abuse, (SEWAA) .................................................................... 28 Services for Victims Prevention & Education Family Services .................................................................. 103 Sickle Cell Disease Association of America ...................................................................................................... 59 Silver Springs-Martin Luther School .............................................................................................................. 5, 12 Social Work Agency.................................................................................................................................................. 84 Somerton Interfaith Food Bank............................................................................................................................ 70 Southeast Asian Mutual Assistance Coalition ................................................................................................... 91
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St. Ann’s Senior Center .......................................................................................................................................... 73 St. Francis Inn .......................................................................................................................................................... 73 St. John’s Hospice .................................................................................................................................................... 67 St. Mary's Franciscan Shelter ............................................................................................................................. 63 St. Vincent de Paul Society................................................................................................................................... 73 Suburban Transit Network (TRANSNET) .......................................................................................................... 98 Suicide and Crisis Intervention Services ........................................................................................................... 83 Support Center for Child Advocacy..................................................................................................................... 16 Supportive Older Women’s Network (SOWN) ................................................................................................ 101 Survivors of Suicide ................................................................................................................................................. 80
T Tabor Children’s Services ......................................................................................................................................... 8 The Arc of Bucks County........................................................................................................................................ 17 The Arc of Chester County.................................................................................................................................... 18 The Arc of Montgomery County ........................................................................................................................... 21 The Arc of Philadelphia........................................................................................................................................... 22 The Becoming Center................................................................................................................................................ 55 The Blind Relief Fund of Philadelphia ................................................................................................................. 23 The Career Wardrobe.............................................................................................................................................. 45 The Consortium........................................................................................................................................................... 83 The Crime Victims Center of Chester County................................................................................................ 102 The Domestic Violence Center of Chester County.......................................................................................... 26 The Free Clinic of Doylestown .............................................................................................................................. 51 The Garage Community & Youth Center ............................................................................................................. 40 The Institute on Disability/UAP........................................................................................................................... 24 The Lighthouse ........................................................................................................................................................... 90 The Lord’s Pantry...................................................................................................................................................... 70 The Mary J. Drexel Home................................................................................................................................. 5, 97 The PEAK Center (Formerly North Penn Senior Center)........................................................................................... 97 The Salvation Army .................................................................................................................................................. 87 The Salvation Army, Chester Corps.................................................................................................................... 86 The Women's Center of Montgomery County................................................................................................... 28 The Women's Law Project (WLP)......................................................................................................................... 78 Today, Inc................................................................................................................................................................... 32 Total Health Home Care Corp ............................................................................................................................... 56 Tradeswomen of Purpose/Women in Non-Traditional Work (TOP/WIN) ................................................ 49 Traveler’s Aid ............................................................................................................................................................. 68 Tri-State Transportation ....................................................................................................................................... 25
U Ukrainian Social Services of Ukrainian Educational & Cultural Center .................................................... 98 United Methodist Neighborhood Services ......................................................................................................... 91 United Way of Bucks County............................................................................................................................... 106 United Way of SEPA.............................................................................................................................................. 106 United Way of South East Delaware County ................................................................................................. 106 United Way of Southern Chester County........................................................................................................ 106
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V Victim Services Center of Montgomery County ............................................................................................. 103 Victim Services Center of Montgomery County (Sexual Assault) .............................................................. 28 Victim/Witness Service of South Philadelphia ............................................................................................... 105 Victims Compensation Assistance Program....................................................................................................... 102 Visiting Nurse Association of Easter PA Inc ................................................................................................... 52 Visiting Nurse Association of Greater Philadelphia ........................................................................................ 59 Visiting Nurse Association of Pottstown & Vicinity ........................................................................................ 54 Visiting Nurses Association-Community Services, Inc.................................................................................. 57 Vivian's Cupboard Food Bank ................................................................................................................................. 73 Volunteer English Program in Chester County .................................................................................................. 40 Volunteers for Homeless Inc ................................................................................................................................. 70
W W.C. Atkinson Men's Shelter ............................................................................................................................... 63 Welcoming Center for New Pennsylvanians ....................................................................................................... 49 WES Health Centers ................................................................................................................................................ 36 West Chester Area School District .................................................................................................................... 40 West Chester Area Senior Center ...................................................................................................................... 94 William Way Center.................................................................................................................................................. 59 Wings for Success .................................................................................................................................................... 41 Woman Space Philadelphia...................................................................................................................................... 36 Womanspace ................................................................................................................................................................ 34 Women Against Abuse...................................................................................................................................... 29, 104 Women Against Abuse Legal Center.................................................................................................................... 77 Women in Transition......................................................................................................................................... 30, 104 Women Organized Against Rape ........................................................................................................................... 30 Women Organized Against Rape (WOAR)........................................................................................................ 104 Women’s Institute for Family Health ................................................................................................................. 59 Women's Medical Fund ............................................................................................................................................ 59 Won Community Service Center ...................................................................................................................... 44, 87 Woodside Meals on Wheels .................................................................................................................................... 70
Y Y.W.C.A. of Chester............................................................................................................................................... 86 YMCA Philadelphia ~ Adult Education Programs .............................................................................................. 49 Youth Services Inc.................................................................................................................................................... 16 YWCA of Bucks County............................................................................................................................................ 85 YWCA Pottstown Adult Literacy Center of YWCA Pottstown..................................................................... 44
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INDEX BY TYPE OF SERVICE AND COUNTY Social Ministry Organizations of the SEPA Synod
Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries ....................................................................... 3 KenCrest Services ........................................................................................ 3 Liberty Lutheran Services ............................................................................... 3 Lutheran Settlement House.............................................................................. 4 Silver Springs-Martin Luther School.................................................................... 5 The Mary J. Drexel Home............................................................................... 5
Children & Families Bucks County
Big Brothers Big Sisters Bucks County ................................................................. 6 Bucks County Children and Youth Social Services Agency ............................................. 6 Bucks Montgomery Center for Human Services ........................................................ 7 Child, Home & Community ................................................................................ 7 Children’s Aid Society/Helpline Centers ................................................................ 7 Family Service Association of Bucks County............................................................ 7 Lower Bucks Community Centers......................................................................... 8 Maternal Child Health Program, Bucks County Department of Health ............................... 8 Tabor Children’s Services ................................................................................ 8
Chester County
Big Brothers/Big Sisters of SEPA (Chester County) ................................................... 8 Boys' and Girls' Club of Chester ........................................................................ 9 Family Service of Chester County....................................................................... 9 Friends Association for the Care & Protection of Children ........................................... 9 New Life Youth & Family Services ...................................................................... 9 Phoenixville Area Children’s Learning Center ........................................................... 9
Delaware County
Big Brother/Big Sister Association, Chester & Vicinity ............................................. CASA / Youth Advocates .............................................................................. DELCO Child Day Care Association.................................................................... Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries ..................................................................... Family & Community Service of Delaware County .................................................... Family Support Line of Delaware County ............................................................. Girl Scouts of Southeastern PA .......................................................................
Montgomery County
Boy Scouts of America................................................................................. Child, Home, & Community, Inc. ...................................................................... Children's Aid Society ................................................................................. Family Services of Montgomery County ............................................................... Fellowship House of Conshohocken .................................................................... Montgomery County Big Brothers Big Sisters ........................................................ North Penn Valley Boys & Girls Club .................................................................. Silver Springs-Martin Luther School..................................................................
10 10 10 10 10 10 11 11 11 11 11 12 12 12 12
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Philadelphia County
Big Brothers Big Sisters Southeastern PA ........................................................... Boy Scouts of America, Cradle of Liberty Council................................................... Caring People Alliance .................................................................................. Child Care Information Services (CCIS) .............................................................. Children's Crisis Treatment Center (CcTC)........................................................... College Settlement of Philadelphia .................................................................... Front Line Dads......................................................................................... Girl Scouts of Southeastern Pennsylvania ............................................................ Girls Inc. of Greater Philadelphia & Southern New Jersey ......................................... Lutheran Children & Family Services.................................................................. Parent Action Network (PAN) ......................................................................... Parents Anonymous ..................................................................................... Philadelphia Children's Alliance ........................................................................ Philadelphia Society for Services to Children ........................................................ Support Center for Child Advocacy ................................................................... Youth Services Inc .....................................................................................
Development and Physical Disabilities Bucks County
Bucks County Association for the Blind ............................................................... Bucks County Department of Health Advisor for Persons with Disabilities ........................ Easter Seals, Bucks County............................................................................ Freedom Valley Disability Center...................................................................... KenCrest Services ...................................................................................... The Arc of Bucks County ..............................................................................
Chester County
Handi-Crafters, Inc. .................................................................................. Holcomb Behavioral Health Systems .................................................................. KenCrest Services ...................................................................................... Northwestern Human Services ........................................................................ Quest Therapeutic Services ........................................................................... The Arc of Chester County ............................................................................
Delaware County
Child Guidance Resource Centers (CGRC) ............................................................. Children & Adult Disability & Educational Services (Previously CPA of DC) ........................ ELWYN .................................................................................................. Family & Community Service of Delaware County .................................................... KenCrest Services ...................................................................................... LifePath, Inc. ..........................................................................................
Montgomery County
Easter Seals, Montgomery County .................................................................... KenCrest Services ...................................................................................... LifePath, Inc. .......................................................................................... Montgomery County OMR ..............................................................................
13 13 13 13 14 14 14 15 14 15 15 15 15 16 16 16
17 17 17 17 18 17 18 18 19 19 19 18 19 19 20 20 20 21 21 21 22 22
Philadelphia County
Associated Services for the Blind..................................................................... 22 Blindness & Visual Services ............................................................................ 23 Center for Disability Law and Policy .................................................................. 23
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Disability Advocacy Program ........................................................................... Disability Law Project .................................................................................. KenCrest Services ...................................................................................... Liberty Resources, Inc................................................................................. Overbrook School for the Blind ....................................................................... Pennsylvania Health Law Project ...................................................................... Pennsylvania Parents and Caregivers Resource Network ............................................. Philadelphia Developmental Disabilities Corporation .................................................. The Arc of Philadelphia ................................................................................ The Blind Relief Fund of Philadelphia ................................................................. The Institute on Disability/UAP....................................................................... Tri-State Transportation ..............................................................................
Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Bucks County:
A Woman's Place ....................................................................................... Network of Victim Assistance (Sexual Assault) ...................................................... Chester County: The Domestic Violence Center of Chester County ................................................... Delaware County Delaware County Women Organized Against Rape ...................................................
23 23 24 24 24 25 24 25 22 23 24 25
26 26 26 26
Domestic Abuse Project of Delaware CountyError! Bookmark not defined. .................27 Domestic Violence Center of Chester County ........................................................ 27 Family Support Line ................................................................................... 27
Montgomery County
Laurel House Domestic Violence Shelter and Services of Montgomery County .................... Service and Education for Women Against Abuse, (SEWAA) ....................................... The Women's Center of Montgomery County......................................................... Victim Services Center of Montgomery County (Sexual Assault) ...................................
Philadelphia County:
Bilingual Domestic Violence Program of Lutheran Settlement House ............................... Latina Domestic Violence Program of Congreso de Latinos Unidos.................................. Menergy ................................................................................................. Women Against Abuse.................................................................................. Women in Transition.................................................................................... Women Organized Against Rape .......................................................................
Drug and Alcohol Bucks County
Aldie Counseling Center ................................................................................ Bucks County Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence .......................................... Bucks County Drug and Alcohol Commission........................................................... Good Friends, Inc. ..................................................................................... Livengrin Foundation Inc ............................................................................... MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) .............................................................. Penn Foundation, Inc ................................................................................... Renewal Centers ........................................................................................ Riverside Care Bucks County........................................................................... Today, Inc ..............................................................................................
27 28 28 28 28 29 29 29 30 30
31 31 31 31 31 32 32 32 32 32
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Chester County
Community, Youth, Women’s Alliance ................................................................. Council on Addictive Diseases (COAD) ................................................................ Gaudenzia Kindred House .............................................................................. Key Stone Center.......................................................................................
33 33 33 33
Delaware County
Family & Community Service of Delaware County .................................................... 34 Womanspace ............................................................................................ 34
Montgomery County
Eagleville Hospital ...................................................................................... 34 Montgomery County Office of Drug and Alcohol Programs .......................................... 34
Philadelphia County
Alcoholics Anonymous Inter-Group .................................................................... Diagnostic Rehabilitation Center (DRC) ............................................................... Fairmount Behavioral Health System.................................................................. Gaudenzia ............................................................................................... Interim House .......................................................................................... Jefferson University Hospital Family Center & My Sister’s Place.................................. Riverside Care, Inc..................................................................................... WES Health Centers ................................................................................... Woman Space Philadelphia .............................................................................
Education and Employment Bucks County
BARC .................................................................................................... Bucks County Community College ...................................................................... Bucks County Intermediate Unit #22................................................................. Bucks County Office of Employment and Training ................................................... Bucks County Opportunity Council ..................................................................... Literacy Center Bucks County, VITA Education Services ...........................................
Chester County:
Adult Literacy Program ................................................................................ Baker Industries........................................................................................ Bayard Taylor Library, Adult Literacy Program ..................................................... Chester County Even Start Program c/o Head Start ................................................ Chester County OIC .................................................................................... La Comunidad Hispana .................................................................................. The Garage Community & Youth Center............................................................... Volunteer English Program in Chester County ........................................................ West Chester Area School District ................................................................... Wings for Success......................................................................................
Delaware County
Center for Literacy Inc. Delaware County ........................................................... Chester Upland School District........................................................................ Delaware County Community College................................................................... Delaware County Intermediate Unit #25 ............................................................. Delaware County Literacy Council ..................................................................... PathwaysPA .............................................................................................
35 35 35 35 36 36 36 36 36
38 38 38 38 38 39 39 39 39 40 40 39 40 40 40 41 41 41 41 41 41 42
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Montgomery County
Abington Free Library Adult Literacy................................................................. ACLAMO ................................................................................................ Center for Alternative Learning ....................................................................... Hatboro-Horsham School District..................................................................... Indian Valley Opportunity Center ..................................................................... Liberty Forum........................................................................................... Literacy Council of Norristown ........................................................................ Montgomery County Intermediate Unit 23 ........................................................... Montgomery County OIC ............................................................................... Norristown Area Adult Evening School................................................................ Won Community Service Center ....................................................................... YWCA Pottstown Adult Literacy Center of YWCA Pottstown .......................................
Philadelphia County
1199C Training & Upgrading Fund ..................................................................... Aspira ................................................................................................... Baker Industries........................................................................................ Career Link (Team Pennsylvania) ...................................................................... Center for Literacy Inc................................................................................ Community College of Philadelphia ..................................................................... Community Women's Education Project (CWEP) ...................................................... Congreso de Latinos Unidos, Inc ...................................................................... CORA-Neumann Center ................................................................................ Greater Philadelphia Urban Affairs Coalition......................................................... Impact Services ........................................................................................ Indochinese American Council.......................................................................... Jewish Employment Vocational Services (JEVS) ..................................................... Lutheran Settlement House............................................................................ Metropolitan Career Center ........................................................................... Orleans Technical Institute............................................................................ Pennsylvania School for the Deaf, Center for Community and Professional Services ............. Philadelphia Comprehensive Center for Fathers ...................................................... Philadelphia Unemployment Project .................................................................... Philadelphia Veterans Multi-Service and Education Center, Inc. ................................... Philadelphia Youth Network ............................................................................ Ready Willing and Able................................................................................. The Career Wardrobe.................................................................................. Tradeswomen of Purpose/Women in Non-Traditional Work (TOP/WIN) ........................... Welcoming Center for New Pennsylvanians ........................................................... YMCA Philadelphia ~ Adult Education Programs ......................................................
42 42 42 42 43 43 43 43 43 43 44 44 45 44 44 44 45 45 45 45 46 46 46 46 46 47 47 47 47 48 48 48 48 48 45 49 49 49
Emergency and Disaster Response
American Red Cross .................................................................................... 50 Lutheran Disaster Response Partners ................................................................. 50
Health Bucks County
Fighting Aids Continuously Together (F.A.C.T. Bucks County) ...................................... 51 Gilda’s Club Bucks/Mont Counties...................................................................... 52
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Healthlink Medical Center ............................................................................. 52 The Free Clinic of Doylestown......................................................................... 51 Visiting Nurse Association of Easter PA Inc ......................................................... 52
Chester County
Adult Care of Chester County ......................................................................... Brandywine Home Health Agency...................................................................... Camp Dream Catcher ................................................................................... Center on Hearing and Deafness ...................................................................... Cerebral Palsy Association of Chester County........................................................ Community Volunteers in Medicine..................................................................... Maternal and Child Health Consortium ................................................................ Neighborhood Health Agencies, Inc................................................................... Planned Parenthood of Chester County ............................................................... Visiting Nurse Association of Pottstown & Vicinity ..................................................
Delaware County
AIDS Care Group ....................................................................................... Arthritis Foundation, Eastern PA Chapter............................................................ Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired .......................................................... Cerebral Palsy Association of Delaware County ...................................................... Crozer-Chester Medical Center .......................................................................
Montgomery County
Community Health Affiliates Foundation .............................................................. Delaware Valley Community Health, Inc. (DVCH) .................................................... Gilda’s Club Bucks/Mont Counties...................................................................... Grand View Hospital .................................................................................... Montgomery County Association for the Blind........................................................ North Penn Visiting Nurse Association................................................................ The Becoming Center ................................................................................... Total Health Home Care Corp ......................................................................... Visiting Nurses Association-Community Services, Inc. ..............................................
Philadelphia County
Action AIDS ............................................................................................ BEBASHI ................................................................................................ Calcutta House.......................................................................................... Children’s Health Line .................................................................................. CHOICE ................................................................................................. Coordinating Office of Drug & Alcohol Programs .................................................... Delaware Valley Community Health, Inc. (DVCH) .................................................... Esperanza Health Center .............................................................................. Greater Philadelphia Health Actions .................................................................. Linda Creed Breast Cancer FDN ...................................................................... PA State AIDS Fact-line: 1-800-662-6080 ........................................................ Philadelphia Black Women’s Health Project ........................................................... Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pennsylvania, .................................................. Sickle Cell Disease Association of America........................................................... Visiting Nurse Association of Greater Philadelphia .................................................. William Way Center .................................................................................... Women’s Institute for Family Health ................................................................. Women's Medical Fund .................................................................................
52 52 53 53 53 53 53 54 54 54 54 54 55 55 55 55 56 56 56 56 56 55 56 57 57 57 57 57 57 58 58 58 58 58 58 59 59 59 59 59 59 59
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Housing: Emergency Transitional & Permanent Bucks County
Better Homes Inc of Bucks County ................................................................... Bucks County Housing Authority ....................................................................... Bucks County Housing Development Corporation ...................................................... Bucks County Housing Group ........................................................................... Bucks County Opportunity Council, Administration Office,.......................................... Family Service Association............................................................................. Habitat for Humanity of Greater Bucks .............................................................. Libertae Inc. ...........................................................................................
Chester County
Chester County Departments of Community Development, .......................................... Friends Association for the Care and Protection of Children ....................................... Good Samaritan Shelter ............................................................................... PA Home of the Sparrow .............................................................................. Phoenixville Homes...................................................................................... Safe Harbor of Greater West Chester............................................................... Salvation Army of West Chester...................................................................... St. Mary's Franciscan Shelter ........................................................................ W.C. Atkinson Men's Shelter .........................................................................
61 61 61 61 61 61 62 62 62 63 63 63 63 63 63 63 63
Delaware:
Community Action Agency of Delaware County, (CAADC) ........................................... 64 Delaware County Department of Human Resources Homeless Services Coordinator, Office of Adult Services ....................................................................................... 64
Montgomery County:
Community Based Services, Office of Aging & Adult Services, Montgomery County Human Services Center,..................................................................................... 64 Community Housing Service ............................................................................ 64 Indian Valley Housing Corporation..................................................................... 64
Philadelphia County
AchieveAbility........................................................................................... City of Philadelphia: Office of Supportive Housing ................................................. CRISIS Program ........................................................................................ Drueding Center Project Rainbow...................................................................... Emergency Heater Repair Hotline ..................................................................... Horizon House .......................................................................................... Housing Association of the Delaware Valley.......................................................... LIHEAP (Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program) ........................................... New Directions for Women (Early Release Program) ................................................ People’s Emergency Center............................................................................. Philadelphia Association of Community Development Corporations .................................. Philadelphia Housing Authority, ....................................................................... Philadelphia Housing Development Corporation, (PHDC) .............................................. Philadelphians Concerned About Housing .............................................................. Project Home ........................................................................................... Property Tax/Rent Rebate.............................................................................
65 65 65 66 66 66 66 66 66 67 66 67 67 67 67 67
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St. John’s Hospice ..................................................................................... 67 Traveler’s Aid........................................................................................... 68
Hunger Bucks County:
Aiding our Neighbors ................................................................................... Bristol Borough Community Action Group ............................................................. Emergency Relief Association of Lower Bucks County ............................................... Heaven’s Bounty ........................................................................................ Quakertown Food Pantry ............................................................................... Somerton Interfaith Food Bank ....................................................................... The Lord’s Pantry ...................................................................................... Volunteers for Homeless Inc .......................................................................... Woodside Meals on Wheels ............................................................................
Chester County
Chester County Cares .................................................................................. Kennett Area Community Service...................................................................... Meals on Wheels of Chester County .................................................................. Oxford Area Neighborhood Services Center ......................................................... Phoenixville Area Community Services (PACS) ........................................................
69 69 70 70 70 70 70 70 70 71 71 71 71 71
Delaware County:
Family and Community Services and Interfaith Coalition of Food Centers of Delaware County .. 72
Montgomery County
Indian Valley Opportunity Center ..................................................................... 72 Manna on Main Street ................................................................................. 72 North Penn Goodwill Service, Inc. .................................................................... 72
Philadelphia County
Lutheran Settlement House............................................................................ MANNA ................................................................................................. Mitzah Food Pantry, Jewish Federation of Philadelphia ............................................. Philabundance ........................................................................................... St. Ann’s Senior Center................................................................................ St. Francis Inn ......................................................................................... St. Vincent de Paul Society ........................................................................... Vivian's Cupboard Food Bank ..........................................................................
72 73 73 72 73 73 73 73
Legal Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery
Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania .............................................................. 75 Community Impact Legal Services ..................................................................... 75
Philadelphia County
AIDS Law Project of Pennsylvania .................................................................... Catholic Social Services, Immigration Program Services ............................................ Center for Civil Rights ................................................................................. Community Legal Services.............................................................................. Defender Association of Philadelphia ................................................................. HIAS and Council Migration Service of Philadelphia ................................................. Homeless Advocacy Project (HAP) ....................................................................
75 76 76 76 76 76 77
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National Clearinghouse for the Defense of Battered Women....................................... Nationalities Service Center of Philadelphia ......................................................... Philadelphia Legal Assistance .......................................................................... Senior Law Center ...................................................................................... The Women's Law Project (WLP) ..................................................................... Women Against Abuse Legal Center ..................................................................
Mental Health Bucks County
Foundation Behavioral Health .......................................................................... Lenape Valley Foundation .............................................................................. Northwest Human Services - Bucks County .......................................................... Penn Foundation......................................................................................... Penndel Mental Health ................................................................................. Survivors of Suicide ....................................................................................
77 77 77 77 78 77
79 79 79 80 80 80
Chester County
Creative Health Services .............................................................................. 80 Human Services ......................................................................................... 80 Northwestern Human Services ........................................................................ 80
Delaware:
Northwestern Human Services ........................................................................ 81
Montgomery County
Abington Case Management Office.................................................................... Case Management Offices for Mental Health/Mental Retardation/D&A ........................... Central Montgomery & Lower Marion MH/MR Center................................................ Northwestern Human Services ........................................................................ Penn Foundation for Mental Health ...................................................................
Philadelphia County
Assessment & Treatment Alternatives................................................................ COMHAR ................................................................................................ Community Behavioral Health .......................................................................... Delegate Line ........................................................................................... Mental Health Association of Southeastern PA ...................................................... Suicide and Crisis Intervention Services ............................................................. The Consortium .........................................................................................
Multi-Service: Bucks County
Family Resource Center ................................................................................ Family Service Association of Bucks County.......................................................... Family Unity Center Inc, .............................................................................. Latino Leadership Alliance of Bucks County .......................................................... Social Work Agency .................................................................................... YWCA of Bucks County ................................................................................
82 81 82 82 81 82 83 83 82 83 83 83
84 84 84 84 84 85
Chester county
La Comunidad Hispana .................................................................................. 85 Northwestern Human Services of Chester County ................................................... 85
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Delaware County:
Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries ..................................................................... Family Services of Chester County.................................................................... Path Ways PA .......................................................................................... The Salvation Army, Chester Corps .................................................................. Y.W.C.A. of Chester ..................................................................................
85 86 86 86 86
Montgomery County:
Liberty Lutheran Services ............................................................................. 86 The Salvation Army .................................................................................... 87 Won Community Service Center ....................................................................... 87
Philadelphia County
American Friends Service Committee ................................................................. Cambodian Association of Greater Philadelphia ...................................................... Casa del Carmen ........................................................................................ Catholic Social Services................................................................................ Congreso de Latinos Unidos ............................................................................ Council of Spanish Speaking Organizations (Concilio) ................................................ Episcopal Community Services ......................................................................... Greater Philadelphia Asian Social Services ........................................................... Institute for Safe Families (ISF) ..................................................................... Intercultural Family Services .......................................................................... Jewish Family and Children Services.................................................................. Korean Community Development Service Center ...................................................... Lutheran Settlement House............................................................................ Mayor’s Office of Community Services ............................................................... Path Ways PA .......................................................................................... Pennsylvania Prison Society ............................................................................ Salvation Army ......................................................................................... Southeast Asian Mutual Assistance Coalition......................................................... The Lighthouse ......................................................................................... United Methodist Neighborhood Services ............................................................
Seniors Bucks County
Beelong Adult Day Center.............................................................................. Benjamin H Wilson Senior Center ..................................................................... Bensalem Senior Community Center ................................................................... Bucks County Area Agency on Aging .................................................................. Elderhelp ................................................................................................ Eldermed ................................................................................................ LifeSpan Adult Day Care Services .................................................................... Protective Services: 800-243-3767 ..................................................................
Chester County
Adult Care of Chester County ......................................................................... Coatesville Area Senior Center ........................................................................ Department of Aging Services......................................................................... Downingtown Area Senior Center...................................................................... West Chester Area Senior Center ....................................................................
87 87 88 88 88 88 88 89 89 89 89 89 90 90 90 91 91 91 90 91
92 92 92 92 93 93 93 93 93 93 94 94 94
Delaware County 126
Delaware County Office of Services for the Aging (COSA) ........................................ Elder Connections ....................................................................................... Horizons Unlimited Geriatric Education Corporation ................................................. Mid-County Senior Services ........................................................................... Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of Delaware County................................... Senior Community Services ............................................................................ Senior Victim Services of Delaware County ..........................................................
Montgomery County
Artman Lutheran Home ................................................................................ Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries ..................................................................... Eagleville Hospital ...................................................................................... Harleysville Senior Center ............................................................................. Liberty at Home ........................................................................................ Montgomery County Aging & Adult Services.......................................................... Retired & Senior Volunteer Program .................................................................. Senior Adult Activities Center of Montgomery County .............................................. Senior Citizens Center of Ardmore ................................................................... Senior Supportive Services ............................................................................ Suburban Transit Network (TRANSNET) ............................................................. The Mary J. Drexel Home............................................................................. The PEAK Center (Formerly North Penn Senior Center) ............................................ Ukrainian Social Services of Ukrainian Educational & Cultural Center .............................
94 94 95 95 95 95 95 96 96 96 96 96 97 97 97 98 98 98 97 97 98
Philadelphia County
Adult Day Health Center at Neumann ................................................................ 99 Agape African Senior Citizens Center ................................................................ 99 Aid for Friends ......................................................................................... 99 Care Unit (Crimes Against Retired and Elderly)...................................................... 99 CARIE (Center for Advocacy for the Rights and Interests of the Elderly) ....................... 99 Interac, Inc. ........................................................................................... 99 Lutheran Children and Family Services, Olney Senior Program .................................... 100 Lutheran Settlement House Senior Center .......................................................... 100 National Association for Hispanic Elderly ........................................................... 100 Paul's Run Retirement Community .................................................................... 101 Philadelphia Corporation on Aging (PCA) .............................................................. 99 Philadelphia County Assistance Office ............................................................... 100 Riverview Home ........................................................................................ 101 Supportive Older Women’s Network (SOWN) ....................................................... 101
Victim's Services Bucks County
NOVA .................................................................................................. 102
Chester County
The Crime Victims Center of Chester County ....................................................... 102
Delaware County
Family Support Line ................................................................................... 103 Senior Victim Services of Delaware County ......................................................... 103
Montgomery County
Services for Victims Prevention & Education Family Services ......................................... ...................................................................................................... 103
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Victim Services Center of Montgomery County ..................................................... 103
Philadelphia County
Action Alliance Elderly Victim Assistance Program ................................................. 103 Anti-Violence Partnership of Philadelphia ........................................................... 104 Center City Crime Victim Services ................................................................... 104 Families of Murder Victims (FMV) ................................................................... 104 Lutheran Settlement House ~Bilingual Domestic Violence Program. ............................... 104 Victim/Witness Service of South Philadelphia....................................................... 105 Women Against Abuse................................................................................. 104 Women in Transition................................................................................... 104 Women Organized Against Rape (WOAR)............................................................ 104
United Ways Bucks County
United Way of Bucks County ......................................................................... 106
Chester County
United Way of Southern Chester County............................................................ 106
Delaware County
United Way of South East Delaware County ........................................................ 106
Montgomery County
North Penn United Way............................................................................... 106
Philadelphia County
United Way of SEPA .................................................................................. 106
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