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Provides a community organizing model that puts community at the front of criminal defense.

Services provide information & referral, individual advocacy and systems advocacy regarding issues of adult community life. Those core issues in adult advocacy include functional supports and services, social supports, employment and housing, health care, benefits, and the quality of community life.

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.

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.

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.

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

Provides advocacy services for persons with disabilities and their families.

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.

Operates as a civil rights organization, participates in voter registration, criminal justice issues, housing, veterans and armed services, health, religious, legal redress, education, candidate forums, women issues, ACT, and etc.

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

Supports local health and human service agencies that provide various types of programs that meet the needs of the community. Does not provide direct services to clients, but instead funds organizations and programs and offers volunteer opportunities.

Supports Montgomery County families whose children and adolescents have behavioral health concerns navigate the public child serving systems—behavioral health, juvenile justice, child welfare, and education—as well as connect with each other and community resources.

Provides a variety of services unique to each individual's goals. Coordinates services deemed necessary to help foster youth make progress toward their goals and provides support as they work toward independence.

Offers women to pair with an advocate who counsels and directs them in developing and implementing a personal goal plan. Some of these goals include greater self-determination, establishing a source of income, and obtaining permanent housing. The advocates provide supportive listening and identify problems or issues and offer possible solutions. Also provides accurate information, referral and follow-up as necessary.

The obudsman program investigates and resolves complaints made on behalf of older individuals living in long term care facilities

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.

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

Works to advocate and increase awareness of the mental health needs of seniors. Provides outreach programs to assists seniors, the families, and caregivers about patient rights and navigating the process of mental health services.

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.

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.

Offers residential homes, residential support, supported employment, self-advocacy, day services, and habilitation.