Housing & Justice-Related Services Resource Guide
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- Children
- People with Disabilities
- Domestic Violence
- Education
- Financial
- Mental Health
- Housing & Shelter
- Substance Use
- Utility Assistance
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
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: info@phdc.phila.gov
Area: CENTER CITY
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
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: info@pacareerlinkphl.org
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, mleister@councilsepa.org
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: admissions@philaoic.org
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
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
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
- Free, confidential, 24/7 support
- Text, WhatsApp, or live chat
- Visit: www.crisistextline.org
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
Email: Info@namiphilly.org
Visit: www.namiphilly.org
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
Email: CTTFamRehouPrgm@merakey.org
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
Email: congresohousing@congreso.net
Visit: www.congreso.net/housing
Contact:
Email: lopezb@congreso.net
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
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: admissions@thebridgewayschool.org
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: info@odaatphilly.org
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
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.
