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Juvenile Law Center - Youth Advocacy Program

Advocates on behalf of children who are involved in the child welfare system.

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Advocacy
Adoption/Foster Care/Kinship Care Issues

Community Action Partnership of Lancaster County - Domestic Violence Legal Center

Helps victims and survivors of domestic violence evaluate legal options that may be available to them. Through options counseling, advocates discuss the client's legal options and make appropriate referrals to additional service providers. If the client decides to pursue a Protection From Abuse Order (PFA), the advocate will assist the client in filing a petition, setting the hearing date, and acquiring the judge's signature on a temporary order. In addition, advocates often accompany clients to other court proceedings and appointments and act as the link between the client and the courts. The staff attorneys provide legal information and limited civil legal representation to victims of domestic violence. Emergency and difficult cases that deal with custody, support and divorce are given priority due to the overwhelming demand for these services.

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Domestic Violence Issues
Domestic Violence Protective/Restraining Orders
Advocacy
Legal Counseling
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services

National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania - Program and Services

Provides education about blindness, referral services, scholarship information, publications, and any aids, appliances, or adaptive equipment needed. Also provides advocacy services, counseling, guidance, and support for the blind and their families.

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Visual Impairments
Assistive Technology Information
Advocacy

Juvenile Law Center - Juvenile Law Center

Provides advocacy, legal representation, emancipation services, and litigation working to protect and advance children's rights in courts, legislatures, and executive agencies. Cases are pursued at all levels in both the federal and state court systems.

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Legal Representation
General Crime Prevention Programs
Emancipation of Minors
Advocacy
Criminal Justice/Legal System Reform Groups

Northwest Tri-County Intermediate Unit #5 - Local Right to Education Task Force

Offers educational advocacy to the public. Made up of parent, professional and citizen advocates dedicated to the education of all school aged children who receive special education services.

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Education Issues
Advocacy

Sexual Assault Resource and Counseling Center of Schuylkill County - Sexual Assault Resources

Provides sexual violence prevention and response services, including a 24/7 support line, counseling, medical and legal support, advocacy, licensed therapists, support groups, and community education.

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Advocacy
Sexual Assault/Incest Support Groups
Sexual Assault Counseling
Sexual Assault Prevention
COVID-19
Sexual Assault Hotlines
Volunteer Opportunities
Abused Adults

SPARK Senior Centers of Montgomery County - Support Services and Consumer Resources

Support Services and Consumer Resources offers assistance on a variety of legal, financial and health services. Age eligibility may apply. Services available include: A) Financial and Legal Advice B) Benefit Screenings and Application Assistance C) Medicare and Healthcare Options; APPRISE Counselor D) Assistance with LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program). E) Access to Other Agencies and Government Services

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Advocacy
Personal Financial Counseling
General Health Insurance Information/Counseling
Medicare Information/Counseling
Elder Law
Certificates/Forms Assistance
General Benefits and Services Assistance
Legal Counseling

Sexual Assault Resource and Counseling Center of Lebanon - Sexual Assault Resource and Counseling Center

Provides counseling and advocacy for survivors of sexual violence and their significant others, also provides education on all issues related to sexual violence. Sexual Trauma Therapy is provided for survivors ready to process their trauma. Hotline available 24/7

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Advocacy
Sexual Assault Prevention
Sexual Assault Hotlines
Abused Adults
Volunteer Opportunities
Sexual Assault Counseling
COVID-19

Greater Reading Mental Health Alliance - Adult Advocacy

Advocate with and on behalf of adults by asserting and protecting their rights, obtaining appropriate services and benefits and resolving problems, complaints and grievances.

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Advocacy
Mental Illness/Emotional Disabilities

Sickle Cell Disease Association of America - Philadelphia/Delaware Valley Chapter - Advocacy

Supports, promotes, and encourages self-sufficiency in individuals and families affected by sickle cell disease.

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Vocational Rehabilitation
Case/Care Management
Advocacy
Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Job Finding Assistance
Sickle Cell Anemia
Parent Support Groups
Disability Related Transportation

YEAH Philly - Teen Hangouts

Offers culturally relevant workshops focused on areas such as managing stress, entrepreneurship, healing from trauma, conflict resolution, career readiness, healthy relationships, and current events. Organizes teens and young adults to address complex, systemic issues that impact our communities. Through advocacy and direct action, teens focus on solutions related to police brutality, restorative justice, voter suppression, internet access, healthcare, and Black mental health.

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General Benefits and Services Assistance
Conflict Resolution Training
Stress Management
Relationship Workshops
Advocacy
Life Skills Education
Youth/Student Support Groups
Prejob Guidance

Pennsylvania Court Appointed Special Advocates - Child Advocate Volunteers

Volunteers are trained to ensure that children, involved with the foster care and/or child welfare system, are affored basic rights and essential needs. Volunteers serve as an advocate, autonomous of the court, foster or child welfare systems, for the child and their best interests.

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Volunteer Opportunities
Advocacy

Community Interactions - Self-Advocacy

Provides a monthly Quality Enhancement meeting that provides opportunities to develop good leadership skills and to explore self-directed services. It also give the consumers the opportunity to participate in the policy and decision-making process, while offering training to direct support staff. This group welcomes people from the general community at a small charge if the individual is not supported through a Community Interactions' residential or day service.

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Advocacy
Group Counseling
Professional Skills Development Support

AARP Pennsylvania Office - Aging Services

Serves as an advocacy agency.

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Older Adults
Advocacy

Mental Health America of Lancaster County - Mental Health Advocacy, Education and Support

Provides information and support concerning mental and emotional illnesses, including guidance to mental health services, education, family and individual advocacy as well as referrals to local psychiatrists, psychologists, counselors, and therapists. Offers advocacy and PEER support for individuals with a mental illness and their families. Also offers support for families of children with Individual Education Plans in schools. Conducts educational presentations for schools, clubs, employers, businesses and community groups on topics related to mental health. Makes referrals for anger management and community support groups.

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Therapy Referrals
Mental Health Issues
Volunteer Opportunities
Advocacy
Subject Specific Public Awareness/Education
Mental Illness/Emotional Disabilities
Mental Health Information/Education
Specialized Information and Referral

Unity Recovery - PA Recovery Friendly Workplace

Helps employers review and update their policies to ensure they support employees who are in, or are seeking recovery. This includes policies for hiring practices, employee assistance programs, anti-discrimination and diversity policies, and community outreach strategies.

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Advocacy
Health Issues

Autism Society Lehigh Valley - Autism Society Lehigh Valley

Provides resources to individuals and families living with Autism in the Lehigh Valley. Programs include support groups, community activities, and informational resources.

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Disease/Disability Information
Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Advocacy

Pennsylvania Court Appointed Special Advocates - Advocacy

Provides services like citizenship classes, financial literacy, and social services in addition, to promoting civic engagement among the fast growing and diverse Latinx and immigrant populations.

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Job Finding Assistance
Education Advocacy Groups
Immigration/Naturalization Legal Services
Advocacy
Immigrant Resettlement Services
Employment Related Advocacy Groups

American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania - ACLU Services

Works to defend civil liberties, including freedoms of speech, religion and association; the right to petition the government; separation of church and state; the right to privacy; reproductive freedom; due process of law; the rights of the accused; and the right to equal treatment under the law.

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Advocacy
Constitutional/Civil Rights Groups
Education Discrimination Assistance
Employment Discrimination Assistance
Immigrant Rights Groups
Health Care Discrimination Assistance
Housing Discrimination Assistance
Legal Issues

American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania - ACLU Services

Works to defend civil liberties, including freedoms of speech, religion and association; the right to petition the government; separation of church and state; the right to privacy; reproductive freedom; due process of law; the rights of the accused; and the right to equal treatment under the law.

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Advocacy
Constitutional/Civil Rights Groups
Education Discrimination Assistance
Employment Discrimination Assistance
Immigrant Rights Groups
Health Care Discrimination Assistance
Housing Discrimination Assistance
Legal Issues

AMVETS - AMVETS

AMVETS implements programs for and advocates on behalf of veterans and their families. A network of AMVETS National Service Officers (NSOs) are stationed at VA regional offices and medical centers and provide information, counseling and claims assistance to all veterans and their dependants in matters concerning education, disability compensation, employment, hospitalization, rehabilitation, pension and other benefits. Annually awards scholarships to veterans and their dependents. Also conducts programs to teach children about American heritage, civics and citizenship. Pennsylvania AMVETS CODE Career Center provides asset assessment, resume writing assistance, interview skills training, and exploration into education, training, licensing, and certification opportunities.

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Patriotic Societies
Student Financial Aid
Veteran Benefits Assistance
Prejob Guidance
Veterans
Veteran Membership Organizations
Advocacy

Not My Child - Advocacy & Support

Provides families with guidance and resources to navigate challenges related to education, mental health, and social services.

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Youth
Specialized Information and Referral
Advocacy

Avenues - Advocacy and Referral Services Program

Offers support and promotes independence of individuals with developmental disabilities. Provides information regarding resources and services available, assists with finding activities within the community and provides referrals to appropriate agencies within the community.

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Advocacy
Specialized Information and Referral
Disabilities Issues

Youth Advocate Programs - Advocate Services

Works with families to increase their ability to self manage and problem-solve.

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Family Life Education
Family Resource Centers/Outreach
Advocacy
Families With Children

Agape Aid Alliance - Counseling and Community Services Coordinator

Provides community services: ministerial counseling in the areas of life and career coaching (including recommendations as needed for holistic or alternative medicine) as well as community services coordination to help at risk individuals connect with resources and as needed help with applications and or advocacy to resources.

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Faith Based Counseling
Life Coaching
Advocacy
Alternative Medicine Practitioners
Alternative Medicine
Career Development