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Epilepsy Foundation Eastern Pennsylvania - Epilepsy Foundation Eastern Pennsylvania

Voluntary health organization that provides education, support and advocacy for people with epilepsy and their families. Programs and services include: - Informational materials - Medical, legal and mental health referrals - Adult resource services - Workshops and conferences - Children and family services - Support groups - Community education - Lending book and video library - Personal and legislative advocacy - Teen and pre-teen camp - Special events - Annual spring education conference - Young Adult Retreat

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Epilepsy
Therapeutic Camps
Disease/Disability Information
Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Advocacy
Subject Specific Public Awareness/Education
Charities/Grantmaking Organizations

Safe Monroe - Legal & Medical Advocacy

Provides information, referrals and support to victims and survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault who choose to seek justice through the legal system. The advocate does not give legal advice, but shares information about the law including what legal options are available, and how to assess legal recourse. Provides information on Protection for Abuse orders. Program participants choose what, if any legal action they wish to take. Counselor/Advocates are available to accompany a victim of domestic or sexual violence to the hospital for an examination and/or treatment.

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Escort Programs
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
Advocacy
Crime Victims

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

Center for Independent Living of Central Pennsylvania - Advocacy

Advocates and volunteers work on state and local disability issues.

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Centers for Independent Living
Advocacy
Disability Rights Groups
Disabilities Issues

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.

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

Mental Health Association in Fayette County - Mental Health Advocacy

Offers supportive services, referrals, resources, and educational outreach encouraging positive life choices during behavioral health recovery.

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Mental Health Issues
Advocacy

The Communities of Don Guanella and Divine Providence - Disability Support Services

The Communities of Don Guanella and Divine Providence serve men and women over the age of 21 with Intellectual, developmental and physical disabilities.

What's Here

Independent Living Communities/Complexes
Advocacy

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

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.

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Health Related Advocacy Groups
Research
Funding
Volunteer Opportunities
Advocacy

Children's Service Center - HOPE (Helping to Overcome Psychosis Early)

An early intervention program for individuals between the ages of 15-25 who are experiencing early signs of psychosis or their first episode of psychosis. Treatment is provided by a specialty coordinated care team. Services include: outpatient therapy, medication management, mobile therapy, case management, family education and support.

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Specialized Information and Referral
Psychotic Disorders
Early Intervention for Mental Illness
Mental Health Intervention Programs
Advocacy

Abilities in Motion - Independent Living Services

Offers a wide spectrum of programs and services to meet the needs of the local disability community. Services include: *Disability Advocacy *Person Centered Counseling *Voter rights *Peer Support *E-sports *Technology Center

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Centers for Independent Living
Specialized Information and Referral
Disabilities Issues
Independent Living Skills Instruction
Advocacy

Community Interactions - Community Living

Provides staff-supported living arrangements alongside other clients with 24/7 care.

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Adult Residential Treatment Facilities
Advocacy
Home Based Mental Health Services
Individual Counseling
Mental Illness/Emotional Disabilities

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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Smoking/Vaping Cessation
Advocacy

Blair Senior Services - Advocacy/Ombudsman

Volunteer opportunities to work with the Advocacy Program.

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Volunteer Opportunities
Advocacy

Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veteran Affairs - Returning Veteran Checklist

Welcome Home Checklist Please Note: If you are a severely disabled Veteran and need any special accommodations, please identify that to your service officer or career counselor when making appointments. Receive your DD 214 Things to do within one year from Separation Have your DD 214 recorded in the County Recorder's Office for FREE
  • Safeguard all your records. You will need them again.
Visit your County Director of Veterans Affairs (normally located in the County Courthouse) or Accredited Service Organization Representative for FREE
  • Take a copy of all your records with you for your appointment: Service Medical Records; Personnel File; Dental Record,
  • Have your County Director of Veterans Affairs or Accredited Veterans Service Officer review your records and advise you on the benefits you qualify for,
  • File for disabilities through an Accredited Veterans Service Officer.
Fill out VA form 10-10 EZ for

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Veterans With Disabilities
Veteran Membership Organizations
Advocacy
Social Services for Military Personnel
Military Transition Assistance Programs
Veteran Benefits Assistance
Veteran Employment Programs

Pennsylvania Office for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing - Office for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Provides information, referral, and advocacy.

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Hearing Loss
Advocacy
Specialized Information and Referral

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

Phoenixville Area Community Services - Food Services and Information and Referral

Services include a daily pantry (fresh produce, bread, prepared foods, and surplus pantry items), monthly food appointments (supplemental food and toiletries), food support to other agencies/providers, and specialized services (food for seniors and students, as well as 24/7 food bins throughout the community for after-hour service). NOTE: PACS Does not offer rental assistance.

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Food Pantries
Advocacy
Comprehensive Information and Referral
Formula/Baby Food

Grapevine Center - Consumer Family Satisfaction Team

Gathers information regarding services received by consumers and family members to assess satisfaction with mental health and substance use disorder services. Advocates for improvements to available resources.

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Advocacy
Mental Health Issues
Substance Use Disorder Issues

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

Ambassadors for Hope - Ambassadors for Hope

Identifies needs and advocates solutions for the children of incarcerated parents. - Educating and mobilizing the community - Empowering affected families - Influencing public policy - Providing financial assistance to families through the Compass Mark Family Services Advocate.

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Children of Inmates/Ex-Offenders
Advocacy
Planning/Coordinating/Advisory Groups

Family and Community Service of Delaware County - HIV/AIDS Medical Case Management

The goal of Medical Case Management (MCM) is to empower persons who are living with HIV to maintain optimal physical and emotional health through ongoing assessment of needs, linkage to medical care, retention in medical care, treatment adherence, service planning and monitoring, coordination of services and advocacy.Our Medical Case Managers meet with their clients at least once a month to update goals and to determine progress. Case managers meet with clients in the office, in their homes, or any community setting that is convenient. The following services are available for our MCM consumers: 340B Pharmaceutical Program, Transportation Assistance, Food Vouchers, Client Financial Fund, Support Group, and Peer Mentorship.

What's Here

AIDS/HIV
Advocacy
Specialized Information and Referral
Case/Care Management

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

Hearing Loss Association of America - Capital Region Chapter - Hearing Loss Support Group

Offers open-ended support groups, which include educational speakers and literature about hearing loss-related issues. Provides advocacy in government for the rights of the hearing impaired.

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Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Subject Specific Public Awareness/Education
Hearing Loss
Advocacy

Tri-State Advocacy Project - Advocacy Services

Provides advocacy and benefits information to help individuals and families navigate the health care system.

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Advocacy
General Benefits and Services Assistance