Maternity B. V. M. Church at 9220 Old Bustleton Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19115 US - Health Related Services and Support Groups

Penn Neurological Institute of Pennsylvania Hospital

330 South 9^th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107

Contact: Suzanne Reichwein, 215-829-7273

Meets:  3^rd Thursday, 6:30PM

 

Exercise Group

Contact: Heather Cianci, 215-829-3334

Meets: Every Thursday, 1:00PM

 

111 S. Independence Mall East, Ste 500, Philadelphia, PA 19106

Phone: 215-574-3060

Programs available: Exercise, Aquatics, Self-help, Walk with Ease, and Workplace Wellness Programs in select areas. The Chapter can also provide the latest in disease research information, refer you to a local practitioner or provide limited financial assistance for adaptive aides and services through the Patient Assistance Program.

 

Phone: 215-335-4416   www.communitycarecenterphila.org/

Services: Professional Nurses to work with clients, Home Health Aides (bath service, personal care, meal planning and prep, assistance with activities of daily living), Homemakers/companions, Family Respite Care

 

Delaware Valley Chapter

Contact Center Helpline 1-800-272-3900

 

 

 

 

 

14 Pembroke Street, Medford, MA 02155

1-888-MITO-411 http://www.mitoaction.org/contact-info

Services: Provide specific and practical materials that help patients to manage symptoms, raise awareness, improve quality of life for adults and children affected by the disease.

 

The Suzanne Morgan Center at Ridgeland

Chamounix Drive, West Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, PA 19131

Phone: 215-879-7733 http://twcp.org/mission.htm

Servies: Programs for people with all types of cancer and their loved ones with focus on maintaining quality of life and coping skills. Support groups, networking groups, educational programs, exercise activities, stress management sessions, nutrition class, and social gatherings.

 

 

 

The Blind Relief Fund

551 Walnut Lane, Philadelphia, PA 19128

Phone: 215-487-1444   www.bindrelieffund.org

Services: Provide financial, medical, material, and emotional assistance to blind individuals. Services include medical visits, food shopping, housing assistance, assistance with applications, forms, and bills, and referrals to other agencies.

 

Associated Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired

919 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107

Phone: 215-627-0600

Promotes self-esteem, independence, and self determination for those who are blind or visually impaired.

 

 

 

Easter Seals

Phone: 1-800-221-6827 http://www.easter-seals.org

Services: For children and adults with disabilities, including adult day care, in-home care, camps for special needs children and more.

714 Market Street, Ste 100, Philadelphia, PA 19106

Phone: 215-634-2000   http://www.libertyresources.org/contact-us.html

Services: Advocates for and works with Persons with Disabilities to ensure their civil rights and equal access to all aspects of life in our community.

 

4 Boathouse Row, Philadelphia, PA 19130

Phone: 215-765-5118 

 

 

 

 

PA Department of Motor Vehicles

 

 

 

Behavioral Health Assessments and Counseling to homebound men and women

Community-Based Services Division of Catholic Social Services

Northeast Philadelphia Location, 7340 Jackson Street, Philadelphia, PA

Phone: 215-624-2795

 

642 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19130

Phone: 215-765-9000

 www.pcaCAres.org

Services Available: Senior Community Centers, Meal Programs, Transportation, In-home services, Caregiver Resources and Support, Living Options (Nursing home transition), Advocacy and Protection, Health Insurance and Benefits.

 

12271 Townsend Road, Philadelphia, PA 19154

Phone: 215-464-2224   www.aidforfriends.org/

Services: Provides elderly with 7 free, home-cooked meals and an hour of friendly visiting each week.

 

 

Child Care Information Services of Philadelphia

1926 Grant Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19115

Phone 215-333-1560   www.philadelphiachildcare.org/index.shtml

Services: Parent Resource and Referral Department maintains information on local childcare facilities (full-time, part-time, after school, overnight, weekend care and summer camp, children with disabilities). CCIS also maintains the subsidized childcare program. 

 

 

801 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107

Phone: 215-413-3100   http://www.phila.bhs.org/glance.html

Services: Office of Mental Health

Office of Addition Services

 Community Behavioral Health

 

4641 Roosevelt Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19124

Phone: 1-800-889-0548 http://www.friendshospitalonline.org/

Services: Psychiatric evaluation and treatment, identification of treatment alternatives, referral services to ensure access to needed services, confidential crisis counseling and support. Also offers: Eating Disorder Program and Support groups.

 

NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)

Northeast Philadelphia Phone: 215-342-9553 http://nami.org/

Services: Educational Programs (family to family, peer to peer, hearts and minds) that provide education to help family members gain knowledge and skills for living with mental illness.

 

NICHCY stands for the National Dissemination Center for Children with
Disabilities.  www.nichcy.org

National Catholic Partnership on Persons with Disabilities - NCPD),
(formerly National Catholic Office for Persons with Disabilities)
www.ncpd.org

Archdiocese of Philadelphia
Respect Life Office
Department for Pastoral Care for Persons with Disabilities
http://archphila.org/evangelization/resplife/pcpd.htm

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