Community Resources
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Arts & Culture
Addiction Support
- The Behavioral Wellness Center – Substance Use Disorder Services, Inpatient Psychiatric Services, & Outpatient Drug & Alcohol Treatment Services
- Drexel HOPE – Services for Opioid Use Disorder, HIV & hepatitis C, and more
- Find Free Alcohol & Drug Rehab Centers in Philly
- Never Use Alone Hotline
- SAMHSA (Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration) Hotline
Behavioral Health (Counseling Services)
- APM (Asociación Puertorriqueños en Marcha) – Bilingual Diagnoses & Outpatient Treatment
- CCTC (Children’s Crisis Treatment Center) – Youth Services & Programming
- CFAR (Center for Families and Relationships) – Counseling for youth, families, individuals, & couples
- COHMAR – Bilingual Mental Health Support for Children & Adults
- La Puerta Abierta – Bilingual Counseling Support
- Therapy Center of Philadelphia – Sliding scale individual and group therapy
Behavioral Health (Resources)
- 988 – Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
- Healthy Minds Philly – Resources & Information
- Nami (National Alliance on Mental Health) Philadelphia – Resources & Information
Civic Engagement
Clothing & Furniture Support
- Cradles to Crayons – Clothing, Diapers, & More – must be connected with a Service Partner
- Philadelphia Furniture Bank – Must be referred by a participating Member Agency
- ReStore – Habitat’s Home Store & Donation Center
Disability Support
- DeafCAN! – Range of community supports to Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Deaf-Blind, and Late-Deafened people
- HUNE (Hispanos Unidos para Niños Excepcionales) – Improving educational outcomes for youth with disabilities, ages 0-26
- PAHrtners Deaf Services – Behavioral, developmental, & therapeutic support programs
- Vision for Equality – Serves people with disabilities and their families
Disaster Relief
- Red Cross House – Short Term Housing & Recovery Services
Domestic Violence
Education
- Conoce Tus Opciones Escolares PA
- Education Law Center – Free Legal Assistance for Access to Education, Enrollment, and Translation & Intrepretation
- GED Testing Service
- Office of Diverse Learners – Support, Resources, & Services for diverse learners
Employment
- First Steps Staffing – Employment opportunity those experiencing homelessness, reentry, and veterans
- PA CareerLink
- Philadelphia Job Corps – Free Training and Education for 16-24 year-olds
- Philadelphia Youth Network
- Power Corps PHL – Paid educational and workplace experience for youth & returning citizens, ages 18-30
- Same Day Work & Pay
- Skills Initiative – Workforce Development
Food Support
- Community Fridges
- DHS – Ending Hunger – Apply for assistance, search food programs and food banks/pantries
- Feeding PA – Find Local Food Bank
- Food Distribution Sites
General Resource Lists
- Free Library of Philadelphia – Programs & Services
- PA 211
Grief Support
Housing & Homelessness
- Clarifi – Financial Empowerment Counseling
- Housing & Community Development – Resources for Homebuyers, Homeowners, Renters, & People Experiencing Homelessness
- Housing Choice Voucher Property Listings
- NKCDC – Eviction Prevention Assistance
- PA Housing Finance Agency – Resources for Renters, Homebuyers, & Homeowners
Housing & Homelessness
- Philadelphia Housing Authority
- Philadelphia Office of Homeless Services – Emergency Housing Support
- Philly Tenant – Resources for Tenant Rights in Philadelphia
- Project HOME – Resources for People Experiencing Homelessness
- Tenant Union Representative Network
Housing & Homelessness (Youth-Focused)
- Covenant House – Emergency Shelter for Any Young Person Under 21 years old
- Hope PHL – Emergency Shelter for Youth 9-17 years old
- Project Home (Young Adult Program) – Support Services for Young Adults
- Valley Youth House – Various Programs for Youth
- Youth Transition Center – For Homeless Youth 17-21 years old
Immigration Services
- Bethany – Foster Care, Adoption, Family Strengthening, Immigrant & Refugee Services
- Esperanza Immigration Legal Services
- HIAS PA
- Individual Tax Identification Number (ITIN) Program
- Mil Mujeres – Legal Services
- Museum of the American Revolution – Free Citizenship Classes in English
- Nationalities Services Center
- Welcoming Center for New Philadelphians
Legal Services
- Community Legal Services
- Esperanza
- PA Law Help – Find Legal Help
- PA Legal Aid Network
- Philly Legal Assistance
Multi-Service Agencies
- Episcopal Community Services – Resource Center in W. Philly – Housing, Career Development, OST, Health & Wellness
- Mi Salud Wellness Center – Resource Center in North Philly – Health, Family Programs, Food & Clothing Drives, Youth Sports
Parents
- Free Diapers in Philadelphia
- Free Pregnancy, Baby, & Toddler Support
- Pacify – Virtual Maternal & Pediatric Care
- Parenting Education & Support Groups
- Philly Families CAN – Free support and expertise
Public Benefits
Recreation Programs
- The Lighthouse – Youth Programs
Returning Residents
- Center for Employment Opportunities
- Office of Reentry Partnerships – Services, Resources, & Programs
- Philadelphia Area Prisoner Reentry Network
Small Business Support & Development
Victims of Crime
- Network of Neighbors – Trauma Response Network
- Ride Free – Entrepreneurship, mentorship, job development, and more!
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