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Provides information and referral services, advocacy, and benefits assistance.

Pennsylvania 211

Offers support and information to families of multiple births. Assists in the medical research and studies of multiples, provides literature, and offers other forms of assistance.

Pennsylvania 211

Ensures all individuals with sickle cell disease access to a full array of medical, social, educational, and community services.

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Offers primary care such as preventive medical, eye and dental. Prescriptive assistance, education for the client and general population regarding the availability and proper use of health services, mental health referral services as necessary, drug and alcohol referrals services, housing referral s, assistance in obtaining health insurance and when needed socks and personal care items.

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Improves access to supports and resources for long-term care through a network of local partners

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Serves children and adults diagnosed with any blood cancer and works with families as well. Provides patient financial aid, advocacy, information and referral, educational materials, and patient and family support groups, including First Connection, which will match a newly diagnosed patient with a survivor. Sponsors a variety of fundraising opportunities including marathons, triathlons, and walks.

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Provides support during heat waves, offering advice on staying safe, assistance with free air conditioners, screening for heat-related illness, providing basic medical advice, and dispatching mobile teams to assist vulnerable residents.

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Offers an extensive life-long learning curriculum, a vibrant arts and humanities program, and a rewarding intergenerational program. Offers a wide array of trip opportunities and evidence-based health promotion and wellness programs, including an on-site fitness center. Center programs also offer diverse groups of people opportunities to connect and to better understand each other.

Pennsylvania 211

Offers online support groups that take place on a password-protected message board format (not live chat) and are led by professional oncology social workers who offer support and guidance.

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Serves as an Assistive Technology Resource Center (ATRC). Assists consumers looking for Assistive Technology devices and information to increase their independence. Distributes devices through the Telecommunication Device Distribution Program (TDDP) and Assistive Technology Lending Library. Also maintains a Reuse Program where consumers can borrow equipment when in need.

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Provides legal services on a broad range of immigrant matters for asylees and their families. Offers case management services with a focus on self-sufficiency and extensive cultural orientation.

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Area Agencies on Aging provides local services, act as advocates, and generally assist older citizens to remain active in their communities. They operate under guidance from the Pennsylvania Department of Aging. Services include:

• Advocacy - Support and representation, administratively and legislatively, for the needs of older adults as a group or individually.
• PA MEDI - assistance with health insurance benefit concerns, appeals, benefit applications.
• Employment Services - subsidized employment for training purposes. Available to low income persons age 55 and older.
• Information and Referral - answers to questions on the availability of services and programs for older adults.
• Legal Services - provided in non-fee generating cases via a contract with North Penn Legal Services, Inc.
• Nursing Home Transition - Information about availability of long term care in a variety of settings - in the home, or in assisted living, and planning/coordination in making a move to an alternate setting including arranging for necessary services, for current residents of nursing homes.
• Ombudsman - receives, investigates and assists in resolving complaints about quality of long term care.

Provides information on long term care issues.

• Protective Services - activities, resources and supports to prevent or intervene in abuse, neglect, exploitation and abandonment cases.
• Specialized Transportation - limited availability of rides to medical appointments and social service agencies.
• Care Management - casework services for assessment and care planning, and authorization of the following:
• Adult Day Care - caregiving in an organized setting for less than a 24 hour day. Excellent for caregiver respite.
• Emergency Energy Assistance - bill payment or provision of fuel to avoid utility shut off or lack of fuel in crisis situations.
• Caregiver Support Program - educational services and financial assistance to family care providers.
• Home Delivered Meals - hot/cold meals delivered to maintain necessary nutrition.
• Home Health Care - skilled nursing, therapy and aide services.
• Nursing Home Respite Services - respite for overnight absences of caregivers.
• Personal Care - in-home help with bathing and other personal hygiene, laundry, shopping and meal preparation.
• Pre-Admission Assessment - level of care determination for those considering admission to a long term care facility.
• Waiver Services - Medicaid-funded in-home services of the types listed above, and more, to maintain nursing-home eligible older adults in their homes.
• Senior Farmer Market Nutrition Program - provides food vouchers for residents 60 years old who meet income guidelines

Information and referral service provides information on the availability of services and programs for older adults. Services may be delivered directly, purchased from a community agency, or available through a cooperative agreement.

Pennsylvania 211

Provides diagnostic evaluations to parents/families, as well as schools, daycares and other service providers and offers support groups for parents/families/caregivers.

Pennsylvania 211

Offers the following services:

• Immunizations (all ages), offered by appointment Thursday, 9:00-11:30am & 1:00-2:30 pm. Immunization record must be brought along. Immunizations for measles, rubella, and mumps can be given between ages 12-15 months, others usually 2 months. The following immunizations are offered:

DTP (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis) IPV (Inactivated Polio Vaccine) Prevnar (Pneumocial vaccine for infants) MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) Hepatitis B-Hepatitis A Gardasil (Vaccine used to prevent cervical cancer and precancerous cervical lesions) HIB (hemophilus influenza) DT Booster or TD (for older children) Varicella (chickenpox) TDYS

• Tuberculosis Clinics provide confidential diagnosis, treatment (including medication), and follow-up. (Will do a free testing for persons who have been exposed to the germ). TB clinic by appointment
• HIV/AIDS antibody testing and pre- and post-test counseling. Free, confidential, and anonymous.

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ARCIL can help answer our questions about support services, government benefits, adaptive equipment, accessibility and other topics related to disabilities.

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Offers form assistance, citizenship education, food pantries, Hispanic/Latinx advocacy, translation services, and Thanksgiving baskets for eligible individuals and families.

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Provides a list of resources in Spanish for immigrants in the Chester County area who need more information about their legal rights. English: https://www.chesco.org/5694/Immigration-Resources

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Enables persons with disabilities and their families to find, utilize, and coordinate available resources and opportunities in their communities based on their individual needs.

Pennsylvania 211

Provides a helpline that offers information and referral services to assist families of children and youth with disabilities.

Pennsylvania 211

Provides eligible veteran households with outreach, assessment, case management, advocacy and assistance in obtaining VA and other benefits, which may include housing counseling, legal support, credit repair, financial planning services, and time-limited, temporary financial assistance.

Pennsylvania 211

Provides assistance with senior benefit programs, Medicare & Supplementary programs, eligibility for low-income senior programs including home and community services, along with: home-delivered meals, prescription drug programs, health & Wellness programs, person-centered counseling, case management, senior activities, support groups and volunteering opportunities.

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Provides mental and behavioral case management services that include supports coordination, information and referral, consultation and education, counseling, therapy, and family driven support services.

Pennsylvania 211

Provides non-medical home and community-based services for people with disabilities. Services are provided to promote consumer choice and independence and include personal care, and other activities of daily living under Community Health Choices (formerly the Waivers).

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Provides home modifications to individuals with low-income. Offers ADA & UCC Assistance, Comprehensive, on-site assessments, technical assistance, and training on the federal and state anti-discrimination and accessibility laws. Gives training, Individualized, interactive workshops on disability awareness and disability-related issues, and monthly consumer training series.

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Provides public health education, preventive nursing services, emergency preparedness, immunizations, communicable disease surveillance and investigation, HIV testing and counseling, community empowerment, and other nursing services as mandated by PA legislation. Provides adult and child immunizations, HIV/AIDS referrals, and health resources.

Pennsylvania 211