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Chester County Intermediate Unit 24 - Chester County Intermediate Unit 24 - Childhood Autism Team Check CATCH Team

The CATCH team is made up of the many stakeholders that provide services to families and their children in Chester County and contracted professionals. A team of professionals, including a developmental pediatrician, evaluates referred children suspected of having autism and makes appropriate recommendations for services. The family is supported by a CATCH Case Manager throughout the process. The CATCH Team at the Intermediate Unit can be reached at 484-237-5354.

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Advocacy

Disability Empowerment Center - Advocacy and Independent Skills Training

Provides advocacy for individuals with disabilities, independent skills training, information and referral, and service coordination for individuals on waivers.

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Disabilities Issues
Mentoring Programs
Advocacy
Independent Living Skills Instruction
Specialized Information and Referral
Centers for Independent Living
Certificates/Forms Assistance

Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General - Military and Veterans Affairs

Investigate and prosecute certain offenses against veterans. Connects veterans with existing services, educate them on consumer issues, and advocate on their behalf.

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Fraud Prevention
Veterans
Consumer Complaints
Consumer Education
Advocacy
Veteran Membership Organizations

Warren County Children's Advocacy Center - Warren County Children's Advocacy Center

Offers a comprehensive response to allegations of child abuse throughout Warren County. Available services include forensic interviewing, family advocacy, facility dog program, court accompaniment, case coordination and management, child abuse prevention information, child abuse reporting information, a speakers bureau, and customized training.

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Child Advocacy Centers
Advocacy
Volunteer Opportunities
Child Abuse Issues
Case/Care Management
Caregiver Training
Child Abuse Prevention

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

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

Congreso de Latinos Unidos - Latina Domestic Violence Program

Legal advocacy and representation in relationship violence-related legal matters, including protection From Abuse, child custody, and child support.

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Child Custody Orders
Adult Protective Services
Advocacy
Child Support Assistance/Enforcement
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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Legal Issues
Immigrant Rights Groups
Constitutional/Civil Rights Groups
Employment Discrimination Assistance
Education Discrimination Assistance
Advocacy
Health Care Discrimination Assistance
Housing Discrimination Assistance

Spanish American Civic Association - SACA Social Services

Provides human services to low income individuals and families. Programs include: - Information and referral/client advocacy, case management, senior center sources, and senior outreach - Interpreter services for clients - Soup kitchen - Immigration - Legal orientation - Employment services - Workforce readiness - GED preparation - ESL (English as a Second Language) - Mental Health services - Substance Abuse services - HIV/AIDS testing and counseling - STD testing and counseling

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Specialized Information and Referral
Benefits Screening
Language Interpretation
Advocacy
Hispanic/Latino Community
Evacuees

Pennsylvania Department of Health - Tobacco Control Program

Prevention, education, advocacy, enforcement and one-on-one/group therapy for individuals, worksites, schools, etc. In some cases, Nicotine Replacement Therapy is also utilized for cessation services.

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Advocacy
Smoking/Vaping Cessation

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

Pennsylvania Institutional Law Project - Civil Legal Assistance

Assists individuals who are incarcerated or detained in prisons, jails, immigration detention centers, or other institutional settings by providing information, legal advice, advocacy, and representation of civil rights matter issues related to their conditions of confinement. Provides assistance in: A) Medical care and mental healthcare B) Freedom from retaliation and freedom from assault and sexual abuse C) Personal safety and freedom from assault and sexual abuse D) Access to the courts E) Religious accommodations and disability accommodations F) Clean, safe, and humane living conditions

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Inmates
Low Income
General Legal Aid
Criminal Justice/Legal System Reform Groups
Ex-Offenders
Advocacy

YWCA Hanover - Safe Home

Provides a 24-hour confidential, domestic violence support hotline. Makes referrals for temporary or emergency safe shelter. Offers legal advocacy, including assistance with filing a Protection From Abuse Order. Coordinates with other social service agencies that provide assistance with health, finances, housing, drug/alcohol treatment, support groups, children's services, employment/training, food, furniture, clothing, and more. Provides referral and support services, child therapy, and the W.E.A.V.E. (Women's Empowerment Against Violent Environments) adult support group, which includes free childcare during group sessions. Delivers community education for all groups, including educational speakers and age-appropriate outreach materials. Provides accompaniment and/or transportation to appointments/hearings, including civil and criminal hearings. Also offers options for counseling and crisis response, with free childcare provided when necessary. Offers volunteer opportunities.

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Volunteer Opportunities
Domestic Violence Hotlines
General Crime Victim Assistance
Domestic Violence Protective/Restraining Orders
Domestic Violence Support Groups
General Abuse Prevention
Domestic Violence Issues
Advocacy
Counseling for Children Affected by Domestic Violence
Spouse/Intimate Partner Abuse Counseling

Women's Services - Medical Advocacy

Provides immediate in-person support to sexual assault and domestic violence survivors receiving medical care. Medical Advocacy for victim of sexual and domestic violence. Provides training for health care providers to improve their response to domestic and sexual violence victims. Assists companies and organizations with drafting and implementing workplace domestic violence policies and procedures.

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Domestic Violence Issues
Advocacy
Personal Health Care Advocate Services

Arc of Franklin and Fulton Counties - Educational Advocacy Services

Advocates for individuals with disabilities to enjoy the same rights, access to opportunities (educational, employment, community living, health care, etc.), and privileges as other citizens.

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Disabilities Issues
Advocacy

Wyoming County Special Needs Association - Advocacy

Provides advocacy on behalf of individuals and their families to ensure that they receive the benefits and services for which they are eligible and that organizations within the established service delivery system meet the collective needs of the client. Provides advocacy in schools and in the community. Service provided on case by case basis.

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Advocacy
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Intellectual Disabilities
Protection and Advocacy for Individuals With Disabilities

Albert Einstein Medical Center - Immunodeficiency Center

Offers medical care, mental health, nutrition, and social work for adults living with HIV.

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AIDS/HIV
Advocacy
AIDS/HIV Clinics

Pennsylvania Department of Health - Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Provides advocacy, information and referrals.

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Disability Rights Groups
Advocacy

Disabled American Veterans - Veteran Services

Provides assistance to veterans and their families in obtaining benefits and services earned through military service and provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and other government agencies.
  • Provides outreach concerning its program services to the American people generally and to disabled veterans and their families, specifically.
  • Providing a structure through which disabled veterans can express their compassion for their fellow veterans through a variety of volunteer programs.
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    Outreach Programs
    Military Transition Assistance Programs
    Advocacy
    Veteran Membership Organizations
    Veteran Benefits Assistance
    Adults With Disabilities/Health Conditions
    Active Military
    Veteran Employment Programs
    Social Services for Military Personnel
    Veterans

    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.

    What's Here

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

    Public Interest Law Center - Disability Rights

    Provides advocacy services for individuals with disabilities. Provides legal services in cases of disability employment discrimination, special education, and disability rights.

    What's Here

    Tenant Rights Information/Counseling
    School System Advocacy
    Education Discrimination Assistance
    Disability Rights Groups
    Advocacy
    Protection and Advocacy for Individuals With Disabilities
    Employment Discrimination Assistance

    Youth Advocate Programs - Youth Advocate Program

    Provides BHRS (Behavioral Health Rehabilitation Services)/IBHS (Intensive Behavioral Health Services) mental health services as well as respite care services for ages 2 to 21. Offers early Intervention and special instruction services, which provides 1-on-1 support for ages 0 to 3.

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    Juvenile Delinquency Diversion Counseling
    Children's Rights Groups
    Autism Therapy
    Juvenile Diversion
    Mental Illness/Emotional Disabilities
    Wraparound Facilitation/Community Support
    Early Intervention for Children With Disabilities/Delays
    Child Guidance
    Advocacy

    Fruitbelt Farmworker Christian Ministry - Christian Ministry

    Supplies health kits, blankets, and sweatshirts to newly arrived workers; arranges churches to visit work camps; meets emergency needs such as transportation, translation, and help with prescriptions; and leads Bible studies and worship services.

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    Prescription Expense Assistance
    Language Translation
    Seasonal Workers
    Employment Related Transportation
    Advocacy
    Recreational Activities/Sports
    Non-Emergency Medical Transportation

    Montgomery County Association for the Blind - Social Services

    Provides comprehensive, direct social service support through professional staff with expertise in sight loss. Services include home visitation and case management, information about available services, assessment, referrals, home management assistance, and counseling.

    What's Here

    Case/Care Management
    Advocacy
    Blindness

    The Abuse Network, Inc. - Abuse Prevention and Services

    Provides 24-hour hotline support, legal advocacy, medical advocacy, accompaniment, trauma-informed empowerment/options counseling, support groups, Information and Referral, community prevention, and awareness education.

    What's Here

    Comprehensive Information and Referral
    Advocacy
    In Person Crisis Intervention
    Domestic Violence Issues
    Sexual Assault Hotlines
    Domestic Violence Hotlines
    General Crisis Intervention Hotlines
    Domestic Violence Support Groups
    Crime Victim Accompaniment Services