Offers assessments by licensed optometrists, prescriptions for optical aids, and the opportunity to try out aids ranging from magnifiers, writing guides, special lighting devices, and closed-circuit TVs. Prevention of blindness programs including free vision screenings for children 12 months to 6 years of age. Transportation: This free door-to-door service provides rides to essential medical appointment or critical service need, such as obtaining a photo ID or grocery shopping. Individuals must live in Allegheny County and meet the program criteria. Appointments requested to be made in advance.

Services include: supports coordination, information and referral, consultation and education, counseling, therapy, and family driven support services through various local institutions.

Offers crisis services, outpatient therapy, partial hospitalization, community treatment, case management and psychiatric rehabilitation services.

Provides resource information for other area nonprofits and services.

Provides the following counseling services: crisis intervention; intake and needs assessment; individual and group non-therapeutic counseling; service and safety planning; and information and referrals to other agencies.

Provides emergency medication assistance, support groups, epilepsy self-management, patient education, consultations, referrals to community supports, seizure response dog assistance, scholarships, and other services.

Provides free resources and service for individuals who have or who fear they have mesothelioma. Provides one on one consultation with Patient Advocates. Provides the most updated information on asbestos and mesothelioma.

Services include: supports coordination, information and referral, consultation and education, and family driven support services through Central Behavioral Health

Provides information and referral services for residents based on clients' needs.

The Office of Children and Youth provides information and referral services to approximately 6,000 county residents each year. This may include phone number and address information for appropriate community-based or public services, or direct brief casework assistance by a Children & Youth staff member.

Conducts engagements with the corporate and business community, community and civic organizations, and schools and universities. Presentations are approximately one hour in length. Provides information and referral services to individuals who are blind or vision impaired. This program was established to help individuals secure the support and services they need.

Responsible for national policy and programs that address America's housing needs, that improve and develop the Nation's communities, and enforce fair housing laws. Also provides consumers with information on a range of housing issues, including foreclosures and reverse mortgages, and referrals to approved local housing counseling agencies.

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.

Supports older adults in overcoming challenges to living independently by connecting them to resources like food, healthcare, transportation, and community programs. Support focuses on helping individuals stay in their homes or adjust after moving. May be able to assist with housing-related needs, but not with finding housing.

Provides specialized information and referral services for individuals with visual impairments.

Offers services including respite care, movement monitors, assistance with obtaining seizure response dogs, scholarships, summer camp for kids, training for teachers/school nurses on seizure recognition, first aid training, sleep and movement monitors/assistance, and care coordination. Provides patient education, information and support for adults, young adults, and children with epilepsy and their families, and those working with individuals living with seizures.

Provides information about and referral to local support services for individuals with mental health and co-occurring disorders and their families.

Offers a information & referral helpline provides connections to community resources, intake for WRC programs and services, and important data on the evolving needs of the women who reach out to WRC for assistance.

Provides pregnancy tests, and education on pregnancy, adoption, parenting, child development education. Offers a 24-hour hotline, peer counseling, post-abortion counseling, and support groups.

The Office of Children and Youth provides information and referral services to approximately 6,000 county residents each year. This may include phone number and address information for appropriate community-based or public services, or direct brief casework assistance by a Children & Youth staff member.

Provides counseling, consultation, education and referral to those experiencing acute problems or to the family, friends, colleagues, school staff and/or agencies calling on behalf of an individual. The goal of the telephone crisis line is to ensure individual safety and promote recovery and wellness.

Provides a database of agencies and programs that might offer assistance for a variety of cancer-related needs.

Makes referrals to local conferences or parishes where knowledge of local resources and/or financial assistance may be available. Meets with neighbors-in-need to share knowledge of local sources of assistance and, where possible, works with partners to provide financial assistance.

Helps seniors 60+ and adults with physical or developmental disabilities along with their families and caregivers to find services and resources in Philadelphia County.

Provides information and educational resources, legislative advocacy, and legal counsel. Some resources are only available for members.