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Philadelphia Association of Community Development Corporations - Advocacy

Works to advance policies and system reforms. The program is designed to facilitate the development and preservation of affordable homes, build stronger neighborhood shopping districts, advance equitable neighborhood revitalization, and address resident needs.

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Advocacy

Berks Encore - Advocate Services

Provides community educational sessions as well as one-on-one counseling on Social Security and Medicare benefit planning, long-term living planning, check writing and budgeting, and fiduciary bookkeeping. Helps to develop individualized plans to meet the needs of each client.

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Advocacy
Older Adults
Medicare Information/Counseling
Benefits Screening
Long Term Care Options Counseling

Child and Family Focus - Family Based Mental Health Services

Provides family therapy, case management and emergency crisis intervention family support services, including emergency on-call crisis intervention. Also provides family support and stabilization services, including assisting financially in meeting specific needs of the family as well as funding additional or creative methods of working with the family.

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General Crisis Intervention Hotlines
Advocacy
Family Counseling
In Person Crisis Intervention
Family Resource Centers/Outreach
Mental Health Evaluation
Home Based Mental Health Services

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

Autism-Pittsburgh - Information and Referral

Provides information, referral, and advocacy for individuals with autism. Offers inclusive community opportunities for community outings.

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Specialized Information and Referral
Advocacy
Autism Spectrum Disorder

Hamilton Health Center - Healthy Start

Provides prenatal and postpartum care to women and children - 1st trimester up to 24 months of child's age. Assists with insurance, obtaining a medical provider, transportation, parenting assistance, and general client advocacy. Focuses on education, outreach, case management, interconceptional care, maternal depression, and health and screening.

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Parents of Infants/Toddlers
Prenatal Care
Expectant/New Parent Assistance
Advocacy
Pregnant Individuals
General Medical Care
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation
Postpartum Care
General Health Insurance Information/Counseling

Delaware County Advocacy & Resource Organization - Legislative Advocacy

The organization speaks out at local, state, and national levels. It strives to inform families of upcoming legislation proposals and changes that directly impact individuals with disabilities.

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Advocacy

Domestic Abuse Project of Delaware County - Welfare Advocacy

Provides options, information, and advocacy to victims of domestic abuse within the welfare system and educates welfare personnel about domestic abuse.

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Welfare Rights Assistance
Eligible Benefits Applicants
Advocacy

Domestic Abuse Project of Delaware County - Welfare Advocacy

Provides options, information, and advocacy to victims of domestic abuse within the welfare system and educates welfare personnel about domestic abuse.

What's Here

Welfare Rights Assistance
Eligible Benefits Applicants
Advocacy

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

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 to disabled veterans and their families specifically.

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Social Services for Military Personnel
Veterans
Military Transition Assistance Programs
Adults With Disabilities/Health Conditions
Advocacy
Veteran Benefits Assistance
Outreach Programs
Veteran Employment Programs
Active Military
Veteran Membership Organizations

Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration - Supports and Services

Offers advocacy, information, support and advocacy to people affected by frontotemporal degeneration (FTD) and their caregivers. Provides a helpline. Organizes Zoom and phone support groups for particular types of FTD and for the main challenges for caregivers (behavior, language, grief, and other young children). Offers Comstock Grants to full-time family FTD caregivers and persons living with FTD.

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Advocacy
Family Caregiver Subsidies
Caregiver/Care Receiver Support Groups
Respite Care Subsidies
Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Specialized Information and Referral
Brain Disorders

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.
  • What's Here

    Military Transition Assistance Programs
    Adults With Disabilities/Health Conditions
    Veteran Employment Programs
    Advocacy
    Career Development
    Social Services for Military Personnel
    Outreach Programs
    Veteran Benefits Assistance
    Veterans
    Active Military
    Veteran Membership Organizations

    Tenant Union Representative Network - Childhood Lead Prevention Program

    Provides advocacy for tenants who are having difficulties getting the hazardous lead removed from their homes and educates tenants on how to get help and care for their lead poisoned children. Also provides lead inspections.

    What's Here

    Lead Testing
    Advocacy
    Tenant Rights Information/Counseling

    Youth Advocate Programs - Advocate Services

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

    What's Here

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

    Bell Socialization Services - Next Door Program

    Provides basic case management services, and rental assistance to adults and families in York County who are experiencing homelessness or are at risk for eviction (NOTE: Referrals to rental assistance are limited as funds are limited). Offers community resource assistance and other services to help prevent homelessness.

    What's Here

    Homelessness Prevention Programs
    Life Skills Education
    Prejob Guidance
    Case/Care Management
    Advocacy
    Homelessness Issues
    Rent Payment Assistance
    At Risk for Homelessness

    Hearing Loss Association of America Pennsylvania State Office - Hearing Loss Advocacy - Chester County Chapter

    Provides assistance to individuals with hearing loss. Services include access to affordable hearing aids, cochlear implants, and other technology; telephones designed to work with hearing aids and cochlear implants; assistive technology programs that provide accessibility in public and private facilities; and advocacy efforts to improve access and public understanding.

    What's Here

    Assistive Technology Expense Assistance
    Assistive Technology Information
    Hearing Aids
    Audiology
    Hearing Loss
    Advocacy
    Language Therapy
    Volunteer Opportunities
    Health/Disability Related Support Groups

    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.

    What's Here

    Advocacy
    Health Issues

    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

    What's Here

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

    Human Services, Inc. - Advocacy

    Provides information and referral services.

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    Advocacy

    Erie Veterans Affairs Medical Center - Veteran Justice Outreach Services

    Serves as an advocate for Veterans involved in the criminal justice system to help them avoid unnecessary criminalization of mental illness and extended incarceration by connecting Veterans to VA mental health and substance abuse services.

    What's Here

    Veterans
    Outreach Programs
    Advocacy

    NephCure - Advocacy

    Supports and facilitates research into effective treatments for Nephrotic Syndrome. Advocates for federal funding and provides support, connections, and education for patients and their families. Also recruits patient support and advocacy volunteers.

    What's Here

    Research
    Funding
    Advocacy
    Health Related Advocacy Groups
    Volunteer Opportunities

    HAVEN - Helping Abuse and Violence End Now - Advocacy for Victims of Domestic and Sexual Violence

    Advocates are available to work with survivors in order to achieve their goals. They help domestic and sexual violence survivors navigate many of the systems for assistance.

    What's Here

    Domestic Violence Issues
    Domestic Violence Intervention Programs
    Advocacy

    Blair Senior Services - Advocacy/Ombudsman

    Volunteer opportunities to work with the Advocacy Program.

    What's Here

    Volunteer Opportunities
    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.

    What's Here

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