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Housing & Justice-Related Services Resource Guide

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CHILDREN

PHL ConnectED
PHLConnectED provides free internet to preK-12 student households in need of reliable internet access through T-Mobile and Comcast.

  • T-Mobile: WiFi Device/Hotspot
  • Comcast: Internet Essentials

Access information
Call: 211
Visit: www.phila.gov/programs/phlconnected

Area: ALL

Youth Take Action (YTA)
Community evening resource center for teens, hosted by Xiente.

Access information
Location:
2034 N. Mascher St.
Philadelphia, PA 19122

Call: 215-309-2516 or 267-230-4120

Hours:

  • Mon-Fri: 9:00 p.m.-2:00 a.m.
  • Sat & Sun: 7:00 p.m.-2:00 a.m.
  • Daytime hours: 5:00-9:00 p.m.

Area: NORTH

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PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES

Philadelphia Housing Development Corporation (PHDC)
Adaptive Modifications Program (AMP) provides free adaptations to a home or an apartment, allowing easier access to and mobility in the home for low-income individuals with disabilities.

Access information

Location:
1234 Market St.
Philadelphia, PA

Call: 215-448-2160
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Area: CENTER CITY

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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

If you, a friend, a family member or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, sexual violence, or physical or emotional abuse, resources are available.

Access information

24-Hour Philadelphia Domestic Violence Hotline: 866-723-3014
24-Hour Philadelphia Sexual Violence Hotline: 215-985-3333

Community Legal Services
1424 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102

Call: 215-981-3700
Visit: www.clsphila.org

Healthy Minds Philly
Visit: https://healthymindsphilly.org/domestic-violence-resources

PECO & PGW
See “Utility Assistance” information below. PECO & PGW provide protections for survivors of domestic violence related to bill responsibility.

Area: ALL

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EDUCATION

PA CareerLink
Assists with career coaching, paid internships and apprenticeships, job training, job search assistance, education services and extra support such as transit passes or clothes for work.

Access information

Locations:

West Philadelphia
3901 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA
Call: 215-473-3630

Center City
1617 John F Kennedy Blvd.
Philadelphia, PA
Call: 215-557-2592

Also operates centers in North and Northwest Philadelphia.

Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Visit: www.pacareerlinkphl.org

Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Philadelphia Peer Leadership Academy – PRO-ACT
Provides a leadership class and other support for individuals who identify as being in recovery from mental health or substance use disorders.

Access information

Location:
444 N. 3rd St., Suite 307
Philadelphia, PA 19123

Call: 215-923-1661
Contact: Michelle Leister, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Area: ALL

OIC Philadelphia: HiSET
OIC Philadelphia also offers job training programs in culinary arts & hospitality, digital media & audio engineering, financial services, health care, and skilled trades.

Free 10-week GED program:

  • Classes held: Mondays-Thursdays, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Access information

Location:
1231 N. Broad St.
Philadelphia, PA 19122

Call: 215-236-7700 x 348
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Visit: www.philaOIC.org

Area: ALL

Dornsife Center at Drexel University
Neighborhood resource center hosting programs for all ages and for members of the Mantua, Powelton Village and Drexel communities.

Access information

Location:
3509 Spring Garden St.
Philadelphia, PA 19104

Call: 215-571-4013

Area: WEST

For veterans:
Gateway to Work – PRO-ACT
Offers a monthly workshop for veterans to improve job, family and life management skills.

Access information

Location:
1701 West Lehigh
Philadelphia, PA

Contact:

  • Jack: 215-680-3466
  • Harlando: 267-733-6732

Area: NORTH

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FINANCIAL

Financial Empowerment Centers
Provides free one-on-one financial counseling. Sessions are available in English and Spanish. Other languages may also be available upon request.

Access information

Several locations throughout Philadelphia, including:

  • 1617 John F. Kennedy Blvd.
  • 3901 Market St.
  • 325 N. 39th St.
  • PA CareerLink North & Northwest centers
  • and more

Call: 855-FIN-PHIL (855-346-7445)
Visit: www.phila.gov/programs/financial-empowerment-centers

Area: ALL

Vaux Community Center (Philadelphia Housing Authority)
The Vaux Building offers a variety of programs, including health services, financial services, entrepreneurship and job training (including a barber’s program), and after school programs. They also provide free financial counseling to eliminate debt and prepare for homeownership and mobility homeownership.

Access information

Location:
2300 West Master St.
Philadelphia, PA 19121

Call: 215-684-8926
Visit: www.pha.phila.gov

Joseph J. Peters Institute, a PHMC subsidiary, offers mental health treatment at Vaux. To learn more, call: 445-289-0398.

Area: NORTH

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MENTAL HEALTH

All organizations listed provide mental health and substance use supports.

Access information

988: Emergency Line
Call for free, confidential support during a mental health, substance use, or suicidal crisis

Philadelphia Crisis Line: 215-685-6440

  • For mental health emergencies

Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741

Healthy Minds Philly

  • 24/7 call, text, or live chat
  • Behavioral health support and screenings
  • A program of the City of Philadelphia’s Department of Behavioral Health and Disability Services (DBHIDS)
  • Visit: www.healthymindsphilly.org

Community Behavioral Health

  • Helps locate providers for mental health and substance use disorder treatment, including Crisis Response Centers
  • A program of DBHIDS
  • Call: 888-545-2600
  • Visit: www.cbhphilly.org

Philly Keep On Loving

  • Information and resources on sexual health
  • Helps with access to HIV testing and treatment, free sexual wellness products
  • Call: 215-985-2437
  • Visit: www.phillykeeponloving.com

The Consortium

  • Provides various behavioral health and substance use services
  • Call: 215-596-8100
  • Visit: www.consortiuminc.org

NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
Operates help lines, provides mental health education and support for individuals, families, caregivers, and educators.

If you are NOT in crisis but are feeling down, and would like to chat to a NAMI Philly Peer or Family Member, call the Warm Line at 844-PHL-HOPE

Access information

Call:

  • 800-950-6264: Help Line
    (Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.)
  • 267-687-4381: Family Support
  • 703-524-7600: Main Line

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Visit: www.namiphilly.org

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HOUSING & SHELTER

Housing & Justice-Related Services: Public Health Management Corporation (PHMC)
Supportive case management services for permanent housing facilities. Support includes rental counseling and mediation, utility/energy assistance and much more.

Access information

Call: 215-473-7451 x813
Visit: https://www.phmc.org/site/programs/services-to-special-populations/people-seeking-housing-assistance

Area: ALL

Merakey: Philadelphia Community Treatment Team Family Rehousing Program
Helps adults who have experienced homelessness, due to their addiction to drugs and/or alcohol, return to their family or family of choice.

Access information

Location:
265 E. Lehigh Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19125

Call: 215-478-5627
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Area: FRANKFORD

Congreso
Offers housing programs including housing counseling, financial literacy, and first-time home buyer workshops. Provides up to $2,000 in rental assistance for eligible applicants.

Access information

Location:
216 West Somerset St.
Philadelphia, PA 19133

Call: 215-763-8870
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Visit: www.congreso.net/housing

Contact:
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Call: 215-763-8870 x1400

Area: NORTH

Philadelphia Eviction Prevention Project
Philly Tenant assists individuals facing eviction.

Access information

Call: 267-443-2500
Visit: www.phillytenant.org

Area: ALL

Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program (YHDP)
Serves youth and young adults, ages 18-24, who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

Access information

Visit: https://www.hudexchange.info/programs/yhdp

Area: ALL

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SUBSTANCE USE

The Bridge Way School
For students grades 9-12 on their journey of recovery from substance use and mental health disorders.

Access information

Location:
8450 Veree Rd.
Philadelphia, PA 19111

Call: 267-437-2194
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Visit: www.thebridgewayschool.org

Area: NORTHEAST

One Day At A Time (ODAAT)
Offers drug and alcohol services to individuals seeking shelter and support in their recovery efforts.

Access information

Call: 215-226-7860
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Visit: www.odaat-philly.org

Area: NORTH

Prevention Point
Harm reduction center that saves lives by addressing individuals’ immediate needs, stabilizing their environment, and providing links to care

Access information

Location:
1628 Church Street
Philadelphia, PA 19124

Call: 215-821-2887
Visit: www.pponline.org

Area: NORTHEAST

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UTILITY ASSISTANCE

Provides emergency services funds to income eligible customers.

PECO Customer Assistance Program
Call: 800-774-7040
Visit: www.tinyurl.com/apply-cap-peco

PGW Customer Responsibility Program
Call: 215-684-6100
Visit: www.pgworks.com/crp

Area: ALL

Accessing Resources for Immigrant and Latino Communities: the purpose of this Resource Guide is to assist providers with accessing services for immigrant and Latino communities.

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Please find some helpful resources below to help you learn more about PHMC and finding your place on our public health team.

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FitCityPHL’s mission is to explore design strategies in workplaces, neighborhoods, and cities that improve health outcomes of the people using these spaces. FitCityPHL is based on a model started in New York City about 15 years ago. In 2015, PHMC’s subsidiary Health Promotion Council, Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission, and the Center for Architecture brought this model to Philadelphia. This work continues to bring together experts from the sectors of architecture, planning, design, landscape architecture, development, public health, research and evaluation, academia, philanthropy, and government to improve health outcomes of populations.

FiTCityPHL is organized by a Planning Committee with representatives from PHMC, AARP, PA Inc., American Institute of Architects Philadelphia, Center for Architecture + Design, College of Architecture and the Built Environment at Jefferson, Community Design Collaborative, Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission, Office of the Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Pennsylvania Department of Health, Reinvestment Fund, and ThinkURBAN. FitCityPHL has organized two full-day and two half-day symposiums, and eight conversations in topics ranging from the opioid crisis, workplace active design, the South Philadelphia Health Center, lower Schuylkill River, pop-ups, stormwater management, trauma-informed design, and creating safe spaces for individuals who identify as LGBTQ+.

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Pennsylvania health systems, hospitals, long term and acute care facilities and community health clinics are essential in public health and medical emergency response. Every entity that works in or with the health care system is continuously working to improve their capacity to plan for and respond to large-scale emergencies and disasters.

Public Health Management Corporation’s (PHMC) Healthcare Emergency Management network supports regional collaboration and health care preparedness and response by encouraging the development and sustainment of health care coalitions (HCCs). These coalitions incentivize often competitive health care organizations with differing priorities and objectives to work together to prepare for, respond to, and recover from all types of threats and emergencies. Hospital Preparedness Program (HPP) funding supports trainings and exercises that prepare HCC members to handle real emergencies.

As the only source of federal funding for health care system readiness, HPP improves patient outcomes, minimizes the need for federal and supplemental state resources during large-scale emergencies, and enables rapid recovery.

About PHMC's Emergency Management Team

PHMC’s Emergency Management staff support Pennsylvania’s hospitals and health care facilities as well as regional health care coalitions’ preparedness activities as they train, prepare for, and respond to emergencies.

When a disaster impacts a state, region, or community, the health care system plays a crucial first responder role. From large hospitals to smaller community health centers, these entities work with emergency professionals, law enforcement, and state and federal agencies to address immediate needs and to deal with longer term recovery. Disasters may include, but are not limited to:

  • Natural disasters such as floods, blizzards, tornadoes, hurricanes
  • Mass casualty incidents include multiple vehicle accidents, train accidents, active shooter incidents
  • Environmental accidents such as chemical fires and spills
  • Acts of domestic and foreign terrorism
  • Public health threats such as the COVID-19 pandemics

Often, health care and emergency personnel, as well as volunteers, are responding to life-threatening situations. They drill and train to make immediate situational assessments and practice critical decision-making to protect the public.

PHMC and DOH Partner to Improve Emergency Response in Pennsylvania

A partnership between Public Health Management Corporation and the Pennsylvania Department of Health (PADOH) support the network of healthcare coalitions across the Commonwealth.

The coalition is a PADOH-initiated partnership with PHMC that exists to refine, enhance, and test individual health care facility preparedness activities and response plans. The partnership is a regional approach to health care preparedness and works with the existing seven regional task force health and medical structures.

Regional healthcare coalitions provide information via regional websites.

For information or inquiries please contact:

Jason Brown, Director of Healthcare Emergency Management
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717.395.1599

Website addresses for each of the coalitions are provided below:


Northern Tier Healthcare Coalition

Counties: Cameron, Clarion, Clearfield, Crawford, Elk, Erie, Forest, Jefferson, McKean, Venango, Warren
Regional website: Northern Tier Healthcare Coalition


Healthcare Coalition of Southwestern Pennsylvania

Counties: Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Cambria, Fayette, Greene, Indiana, Lawrence, Mercer, Somerset, Washington, Westmoreland
Regional website: Healthcare Coalition of Southwestern Pennsylvania


Keystone Healthcare Coalition

Counties: Adams, Bedford, Blair, Centre, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Fulton, Huntingdon, Juniata, Lancaster, Lebanon, Mifflin, Perry, Snyder, York
Regional website: Keystone Healthcare Coalition


Southeastern Pennsylvania Healthcare Coalition

Counties: Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, Philadelphia
Regional website: Southeastern Pennsylvania Healthcare Coalition


Northeast Healthcare Coalition

Counties: Carbon, Lackawanna, Lehigh, Monroe, Northampton, Pike, Susquehanna, Wayne
Regional website: Northeast Healthcare Coalition


East Central Healthcare Coalition

Counties: Berks, Columbia, Luzerne, Montour, Northumberland, Schuylkill, Wyoming
Regional website: East Central Healthcare Coalition


North Central Healthcare Coalition

Counties: Bradford, Clinton, Lycoming, Potter, Sullivan, Tioga, Union
Regional website: North Central Healthcare Coalition

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