SVDP RESOURCE LIST AND REFERENCE GUIDE · SVDP RESOURCE LIST AND REFERENCE GUIDE UPDATED 9/8/16 ......

1

SVDP RESOURCE LIST AND REFERENCE GUIDE

UPDATED 9/8/16

Bargains, Clothing & Furniture, & Pet Care – pg. 2

Career Development & Job Placement - pg. 3-4

Counseling, Human Services & Special Needs – pgs. 5-7

Crisis Hotlines – pg. 8-9

Education – pg. 10

Financial Planning – pg. 11

Government Programs & Hotlines – pgs. 12-13

Health & Wellness for Children and Adults – pg. 14-16

Housing – pg. 17-18

Legal Assistance – pg. 19

Library Resources – pg. 20

PECO Electric, Natural Gas, or Other Energy Bills – pg. 21

2

BARGAINS

budgetmobil.com (877) 665-0375 Limited time offer: free Smart phone with 500

minutes and 500 texts. Free phone, cell and texts to those who qualify

couponmom.com

craigslist.com

geoQpons – app

groupon.com – app

grouponcabin.com

livingsocial.com – local deals, app

qlinkwireless.com Through the Federal Lifetime Assistance program for a 1-person

income less than $16,038/year

Safelinkswireless.com Free Cell Phone and Free Text Services

shopsavy.com – app

thekrazycouponlady.com

CLOTHING AND FURNITURE

Care & Share Thrift Shoppes www.careandshareshoppers.org (215) 723-0315

783 Route 113, Souderton, PA

Evangelize Church Fellowship Chapel (215) 355-5786

21 Beachwood Rd., Huntington Valley, PA Ask for Joan

Impact Thrift Stores, Bucks & Montgomery County, PA www.impactthrift.org

Interview Clothing – Holy Redeemer Thrift Store (215) 675-5833

473 E. County Line Rd., Hatboro, PA 19040 Mission: They have everything from

furniture to clothing

PET CARE

Animal Lifeline (215) 343-5050 (215) 941-2226 111 Easton Rd., Warrington, PA

Cats & Dogs Rule (215) 619- 7775 Maple Glen Shopping Center @ 1969 Norristown Rd,

Maple Glen, PA 19002 (call and ask what programs they have available)

http://www.budgetmobil.com/

http://www.couponmom.com/

http://www.careandshareshoppers.org/

http://www.impactthrift.org/

3

CAREER DEVELOPMENT/JOB PLACEMENT

2-1-1 SEPA/United Way - Call 2-1-1 for resources in the greater Philadelphia Area &

Southern NJ. Get information for Basic Human Needs, Physical and Mental Health Care,

Employment Support, Support for Older Adults & people with disabilities, Youth &

Child Care, and Disaster Relief

Career Counseling/Coaching – Lori P. Salvatore, MA – Private Practice Career Coaching

http://lorisalvatorecareercoaching.webplus.net [email protected]

(215) 657-0476 Mission: To provide assistance in customized resume writing and

cover letters, career interest testing, and interviewing strategies. A longtime member of

good standing with the American Counseling Association. Fees are on a sliding scale,

according to need with low payment plans available upon request. Free Coaching

available from 9:30am-11:00am on the last Saturday of every month at the St. Vincent

de Paul Society of Horsham, PA at St. Catherine of Siena Parish 321 Witmer Road;

Horsham, PA . Calling for an appointment is necessary

Interview Clothing – Holy Redeemer Thrift Store (215) 675-5833

473 E. County Line Rd., Hatboro, PA 19040 Mission: They have everything from

furniture to clothing at a very discounted price. *We have a special connection with

them for free interview clothing. See Lori Salvatore (above) for that information

J & J Staffing Resources – Kristie Hentz, Office Manager

www.JJStaff.com [email protected] (215) 773-9773

200 Gibraltar Road; Horsham, PA 19044 Mission: Job placement agency for

temporary, temp to hire, and/or direct hire positions. *See Lori Salvatore (above)

before contacting (215) 657-0476 or [email protected]

Montgomery County Office of Developmental Disabilities (610) 278-5666 (610) 278-

3642

PA Department of Labor & Industry, Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation Services

Toll Free number: (866) 281-4951 Local: (610) 518-9283 Fax: (610) 269-0379

www.dli.pa.gov Brian W. Hoerz, Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor. This department

helps people find services for people with disabilities, job matching & training, laws and

regulations, and where to file for unemployment

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) (Website by the same name)

Mission: To help families and individuals by offering them financial assistance and

related support services. Support services include childcare assistance, career training,

job placement and monetary aid.

Women’s Bridge Resource Center www.womensbridgecenter.com (610) 761-1707

608 North Trooper Road – East Norriton, PA Mission: Provide proactive solutions for

women in crisis.

http://lorisalvatorecareercoaching.webplus.net/

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.jjstaff.com/


http://www.dli.pa.gov/

http://www.womensbridgecenter.com/

4

http://mhmrda.montcopa.org

Responsible for administrative over sight and development of services for people with a

diagnosed intellectual disability. Locates, coordinates, and monitors services and

supports in Employment, Transitional Work Services, Vocational/Day Services,

Community Habilitation (Adult Training Facilities), Home and Community Habilitation,

Respite Services, Transportation Services and Residential Habilitation

WEBSITES:

o www.careerbuilder.com

o www.careers.angieslist.com

o [email protected]

o www.findtherightjob.com

o www.indeed.com/I-PhiladelphiaPAjobs.html

o www.jobrapido.com/jobs+willow+grove

o www.jobsinyourarea.com

o www.linkedin.comwww.postalexam473.com

o www.localjobsindes.com

o www.monster.com

o www.philly.com/philly/jobs

o www.top10bestjobsites.com

http://mhmrda.montcopa.org/

http://www.careerbuilder.com/

http://www.careers.angieslist.com/

http://www.craigslist.org/


http://www.findtherightjob.com/

http://www.indeed.com/I-PhiladelphiaPAjobs.html

http://www.jobrapido.com/jobs+willow+grove

http://www.jobsinyourarea.com/

http://www.linkedin.com/

http://www.postalexam473.com/

http://www.localjobsindes.com/

http://www.monster.com/

http://www.philly.com/philly/jobs

http://www.top10bestjobsites.com/

5

COUNSELING/HUMAN SERVICES & SPECIAL NEEDS


Southern NJ. Get information for Basic Human Needs, Physical and Mental Health

Care, Employment Support, Support for Older Adults & people with disabilities, Youth

& Child Care, and Disaster Relief

Adult Mobile Crisis Support – 24 HOUR HOTLINE – (855) 643-4673 Mission: To

converse with the client and assess needs. Meet with client wherever they want to (up

to 10:00pm), help with medications, mental health needs, shelter services and other

programs.

Aldersgate Youth Services www.aldersgateservice.org (215) 657-4545

42 North York Road – Willow Grove, PA 19090 Mission: Provides counseling, family

focused solution based services, prevention, education, and services for organizations

such as schools, child welfare agencies, police departments and adult/juvenile

probation. Services to children, teens, adults and families address life issues and

include substance abuse prevention and intervention. Fee is on a sliding scale

www.catholictherapists.com

Community Connections www.Montcopa.org Manager, Turea Hutson – (484) 674-

6562

Norristown Office – (610) 278-3522 Human Services Center, 1st Floor, 1430 DeKalb Pike

Lansdale Office – (267) 263-0048 421 West Main Street – Lansdale, PA

Willow Grove Office – (215) 784-5482 Courthouse Annex, 103 N. York Road – Willow

Grove, PA Contact Person, Theresa Rines (M-F 8:00am-4:30pm) Mission:

Provides services to people in their communities, with the help of an advocate, who

provides the front door/connection to County Human Services. Available to answer any

questions about Human Services. Services to Aging and adult, Behavioral

Health/Development disabilities, Child Day Care, Veteran Affairs, Office of Children and

Youth, Commerce/County Careerlink, Health Department, Housing and Community

Development. Does NOT provide financial assistance or caseworkers.

The Clinic Phone: (610) 935-1134 143 Church Street, Phoenixville, PA (about 38

minutes from Horsham) Services: Free or affordable medical mental health

prescriptions

Creekwood – Services Information provided by Montgomery County Department for

Behavioral Health/Developmental Disabilities

www.dhs.state.pa.us www.montgomery.pa.networkofcare.org

(215) 784-5412 102 York Road - Willow Grove, PA

(215) 830-8966 3941 Commerce Avenue – Willow Grove, PA Mission: On website,

one can search for the type of help needed such as information on insurance, family

http://www.aldersgateservice.org/

http://www.catholictherapists.com/

http://www.montcopa.org/

http://www.dhs.state.pa.us/

http://www.montgomery.pa.networkofcare.org/

6

services, case management dental services, getting a ride to the doctor, limited English

proficiency interpreter, medical appointments, emergency services, senior services,

employment, housing and shelter, and health care/medical assistance.

Cribs for Kids www.cribsforkids.org (888) 721-CRIB (2742) Mission: To provide

information about safe sleep for babies, to prevent sleep-related deaths and provide

safe cribs. Has grief counseling for a family whose child died of SIDS.

Commonwealth of PA – State Civil Service Comm. www.scsc.state.pa.us (215) 560-

6045

Lutheran Family & Children’s Service www.lcfsinpa.org (215) 276-5500


3642







Montgomery County Emergency Services Mental Health Crisis Hotline – (610) 279-6100

Mission: Provides services for clients experiencing psychiatric and or/drug & alcohol

emergencies. Provides telephone support, referral information, and assessments.

Nancy’s House (a respite for caregivers) (215) 885-0753






Resources for Human Development www.rhd.org (215)951-0300

RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program) of Montgomery County

http://www.rsvpmc.org

Phone: (610) 834-1040 Fax: (610) 834-1087 901 E. 8th Ave., King of Prussia, PA 19406

RSVP is a multi-service organization meeting the critical human needs in the community

through volunteerism. RSVP volunteers serve a variety of groups throughout

Montgomery, Delaware, and Chester Counties and educationally disadvantaged

children, youth and Veterans in PA including: Nonprofit organizations in need of

management assistance, Youth in need of tutors and mentors (can be virtual), Special

needs children, Head start preschoolers and their families, Veterans, Adults seeking to

improve their literacy skills, Seniors with concerns about health insurance, Homebound

seniors, Providing support to community based non-profit groups.

http://www.cribsforkids.org/

http://www.scsc.state.pa.us/

http://www.lcfsinpa.org/



http://www.rhd.org/

http://www.rsvpmc.org/

7

Vitas Innovative Hospice 1-800-209-1080 1701 Walton Rd., Ste 100 – Blue Bell, PA

Women’s Bridge Center www.womensbridgecenter.com (610) 761-1707


women in crisis.


8

CRISIS HOTLINES


Southern NJ. Get information for Basic Human Needs, Physical and Mental Health Care,

Employment Support, Support for Older Adults & people with disabilities, Youth &

Child Care, and Disaster Relief *As of now, there is a 6-7 week waiting list

Address Confidentiality Program (domestic abuse, violence, sexual assault & Stalking)

1-800- 563-6399




programs.

Child Abuse: 1-800-932-0313

Crime Stoppers: 1-800-4PATIPS (472-8477)

Domestic Violence Hotline – Maria or Charlene at 1-800-773-2424

Laurel House – Domestic Violence 1-800-642-3150

Mattie Dixon (215) 628-2002 Mission: Food Cupboard and Crisis Management

Center for Montgomery County

Medical Assistance Helpline 1-866-542-3015

Montgomery County Emergency Services Mental Health Crisis Hotline – (610) 279-6100

Mission: Provides services for clients experiencing psychiatric and or/drug & alcohol

emergencies. Provides telephone support, referral information, and assessments.

Montgomery County Community Connections

www.montcopa.org/communityconnections Mission: Provides services to people who

need them most, where they need them most – in their own community. Locations in

the following:

Ambler (Matti Dixon) (215) 628-2002

Landsdale (610) 278-1286

Norristown (610) 278 3522

Pottstown (610) 970-2979

Willow Grove (215) 784-5482

Mortgage Emergency Assistance 1-800-342-2397

Other Serious Crimes: (610) 277-4781

Rape: (610) 277-5200

Suicide – 24 HOUR HOTLINE- 1-800-SUICIDE (784-2433)

Lower Bucks Co. – (215) 355-6000

Central Bucks Co. – (215) 340-1998

Upper Bucks Co. – (215) 536-0911

http://www.montcopa.org/communityconnections

9

Mainline & Delaware County – (610) 649-5250

Philadelphia Area – (215) 547-1889 1-888- 855-5525

Montgomery County, Norristown – (610) 279- 6100 1-800-452-4189

Victim Services Center – (888) 521-0983

Willow Grove Community Development Corporation Director, Jack Tarman

(215) 657-3340 www.willowgrovecdc.org Email: [email protected]

Mission: To provide crisis center information and to provide and sustain affordable

rental housing



women in crisis.

Your Way Home 1-877-646-6306 Mission: Montgomery County placement and

waiting list

http://www.willowgrovecdc.org/



10

EDUCATION

Bucks County Community College – phone: (215) 788-3594 or Website:

www.bucks.edu/academics

Mission: Offers both a GED (general education/high school diploma) Prep program as

well as the administration of the test. Also offers a fast paced GED & employability

program which offers academic instruction to pass the test/individual coaching and an

effective job search.

www.internetessentials.com – for less expensive internet resources, low cost

computer, free classes, and free on line tutorial

Montgomery County College – Mission: Offers both a GED (general education/high

school diploma) Prep program as well as the administration of the test. Also offers a

fast paced GED & employability program which offers academic instruction to pass the

test/individual coaching and an effective job search. Call (610) 819-2056


3642























http://www.bucks.edu/academics

http://www.internetessentials.com/




11

FINANCIAL PLANNING

Basic Budget Worksheet http://financialplan.about.com

Beneficial Bank Maryanne Sweriduk [email protected] (215) 957-4960

Mary McBride [email protected] same number as above

1065 West County Line Road – Hatboro, PA 19040 Mission: To assist people with

setting up a bank account, checking account, credit/debit cards, avoiding fees, credit

ratings, credit repair, credit checks and resources to save money.

CLARIFI Lifelong Financial Literacy www.CLARIFI.ORG 1-800-989-2227 Mission: To

give financial clarity whether it’s managing a bank account or planning a secure

retirement. In most cases, they’re able to help people at no cost (for some programs,

they charge a very low fee). However, as a non-profit resource for the community, they

never turn away a client because of an inability to pay.

Debt Counseling Corporation Phone: 1-888-354-6332 Fax: 631-582-5085

303 Expressway Drive North – Hauppauge, NY 11749

Mission: They take all information on credit cards and are closed out. DCC makes deals

with credit cards to accept part of the money paid each month. Must lock in for 3 years

and payments are made accordingly.












Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Mission: To help families and

individuals by offering them financial assistance and related support services. Support

services include childcare assistance, career training, job placement and monetary aid.

Visit website: TANF – Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program

http://financialplan.about.com/



http://www.clarifi.org/


12

GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS & HOTLINES

www.accesswireless.com A government-supported program that ensures anyone who

qualifies a mobile phone and/or free or affordable phone service

www.budgetmobil.com (877) 665-0375 Limited time offer: free Smart phone with 500


Bureau of Consumer Protection 1-800-441-2555

Fatherhood Initiative 1-800-790-3237

Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) – 1-800-986-KIDS (5437)

www.chipcoverspakids.com

Health Information 1-877-724-3258


3642







Montgomery County Parent and Infant Resource Guides – Help with the following:

Abuse, Basic needs, Benefits, Financial Assistance, Legal, Medical, Breastfeeding,

Childcare, Children with Special Needs, Counseling (Bereavement, Drug/Alcohol, HIV-

AIDS-STD’s) Family-Individual, Mental Health/Mental Retardation, Education,

Employment and Training, Health Services (Child health care, Childbirth classes, OBGYN,

Home Visiting, Immunizations, Pregnancy Testing Prenatal Clinics, STD’s Teen

Pregnancies, Housing Services, Information and referral, Interpreters, Support Groups,

Transportation, Unsafe Living Conditions.

National Alzheimer’s Association 1-800-272-3900






PACE Information 1-800-225-PACE (7223)

PA Link to Aging and Disability Resources 1-866-286-3636

PA Tax Information 1-888-728-2937

PennDOT 1-800-932-4600

PHEAA Student Grants/Loans 1-800-692-7392

http://www.accesswireless.com/

http://www.budgetmobil.com/

http://www.chipcoverspakids.com/



13

Property Tax/Rent Rebate 1-888-222-9190

Senator Stuart Greenleaf – 12th Senatorial District of PA

District Office: Phone: (215) 657-7700 (800) 924-3300 Fax: (215) 657-1885

711 North York Road, Willow Grove, PA 19090

Harrisburg Office: Phone: (717) 783-6599 (800) 848-5013 Fax: (717) 783-7328

www.senatorgreanleaf.com

Provides information/help for Mongomery County and Lower Bucks County with the

following: Problems you may have with the state government and agencies, copies of

state laws, PennDot and motor vehicle issues, birth and death certificates, child abuse

clearance, criminal history applications, tax forms, senior citizen issues, tax and rent

rebate forms, PACE/PACENET applications, voter registration forms, PHEAA on student

aid for higher education, consumer protection, information for the PA Corporation

Bureau, notary applications and Senatorial Citations and Certificates for achievements.

Social Security Information 1-800-772-1213

State Department 1-800-822-2113

TAP (Tuition Account Program) 1-800-440-4000

Todd Stevens – PA State Representative 151st Legislative District

District Office: Phone: (215) 368-5165 Fax: (215) 368-5169

515 Stump Road, North Wales, PA 19454

Harrisburg Office: Phone: (717) 260-6163 Fax: (717) 782-2898

www.RepToddStephens.com facebook.com/RepToddStevens

Provides information/help with the following: Car registration, special tags, title and

license application, PACE/PACENET applications, information on financial assistance for

higher education, free PA roadmaps, birth certificate applications, PA income tax forms,

property tax/rent rebate applications, requests for literature of all kinds (bills,

regulations, statutes, senior citizen information, student aid information etc.) citations

from the PA House of Representatives for notable local accomplishments and family

milestones, complaints or questions about utilities and the PUC, Complaints about state

road conditions, tours of the State Capitol, handicapped plates and placards,

complaints/problems with insurance companies, questions about the state lottery, local

government officials problems with state agencies, and fishing and hunting information.

Norristown: (610) 277-2570

Pottstown (610) 970-2134

Unemployment Compensation Fraud Hotline 1-800-692-7469

Veterans Benefits (Federal) 1-800-827-1000

Veterans Information (PA) 1-800-547-2838

Welfare – Income Assistance (Food Stamps, Medicaid) 1-800-692-7462

Workers’ Compensation 1-800-482-2383

http://www.senatorgreanleaf.com/

http://www.reptoddstephens.com/

14

HEALTH & WELLNESS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS




programs.

Ann Silverman Community Health Clinic Phone: (215) 345-2260 595 W. State Street,

Doylestown, PA - They provide Dental, Medical, Mental Health and other Prescriptions

Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) – 1-800-986-KIDS (5437)

www.chipcoverspakids.com

The Clinic Phone: (610) 935-1134 143 Church Street, Phoenixville, PA (about 38

minutes from Horsham) Services: Free or affordable medical mental health

prescriptions

Committee to Benefit the Children www.cbckids.org [email protected] (215)

427-5061

Erie Avenue and Front Street – Philadelphia, PA 19134 Mission: Support the social

needs of children, referred by the Hematology-Oncology Division of St. Christopher’s

Hospital, with cancer or other blood disorders. Families can get direct financial

assistance for non-medical needs that occur when parents are caring for a sick child.

Community Connections www.montcopa.org

Norristown Office – (610) 278-3522 Human Services Center, 1st Floor, 1430 DeKalb Pike

Lansdale Office – (267) 263-0048 421 West Main Street – Lansdale, PA

Pottstown Office- (610) 970-2979364 King Street – Pottstown, PA

Willow Grove Office – (215) 784-5482 Courthouse Annex, 103 N. York Road – Willow

Grove, PA Contact Person, Theresa Rines (M-F 8:00am-4:30pm) Mission:

Provides services to people in their communities, with the help of an advocate, who

provides the front door/connection to County Human Services. Available to answer any

questions about Human Services. Services to Aging and adult, Behavioral

Health/Development disabilities, Child Day Care, Veteran Affairs, Office of Children and

Youth, Commerce/County Careerlink, Health Department, Housing and Community

Development. Does NOT provide financial assistance or caseworkers.

Cribs for Kids www.cribsforkids.org (888) 721-CRIB (2742) Mission: To provide

information about safe sleep for babies, to prevent sleep-related deaths and provide

safe cribs. Has grief counseling for a family whose child died of SIDS.

Kelly Ann Dolan Memorial Fund www.dolanfund.org (215) 643-0763

Founders Building, 580 Virginia Drive, STE 110 - Fort Washington, PA 19034 Mission:

To provide financial assistance for needs not covered by insurance, respite care, and

http://www.chipcoverspakids.com/

http://www.cbckids.org/


http://www.montcopa.org/

http://www.cribsforkids.org/

http://www.dolanfund.org/

15

non-cash items to families who have a child with a serious illness, disability or injury in

PA, DE, or NJ. Advocates for and provides information to families nationwide.

Liberty Urgent Care Phone: (215) 422-3646 Fax: (484) 944-1527

401 Horsham Rd. Horsham PA 19044

Manor Jr. College Dental Clinic (215) 887-7617 www.familydentalcarecenter.us

700 Fox Chase Rd., Jenkintown, PA

http://mhmrda.montcopa.orgVolunteer Doctors Care Community Education Center

Phone: (215) 538-4774 2009 Juniper Street, Quakertown, PA






Montgomery County Community College Free Dental Clinic (215) 641-6483 340

DeKalb Pike 211, Blue Bell, Pennsylvania 19422 Call for hours


3642






PA Quit Line 1-800-784-8669 Offers free phone support to people who wish to quit

smoking. Free medication is available to those who qualify












www.rxassist.org Patient assistance programs are run by pharmaceutical companies to

provide free medication to people who cannot afford to buy their medicine. Rxassist

offers a comprehensive database of these patient assistance programs as well as

http://www.familydentalcarecenter.us/




http://www.rxassist.org/

16

practical tools, news, and articles where health care professionals and patients can find

the information they need

Sam’s Club Pharmacy Phone: (215) 657-7409 Fax: (215) 657-4728

Club 6676 3925 Welsh Road, Willow Grove, PA 19090 - Offers big savings on generic

prescriptions (Over 200 available for $4 for a 30-day supply and over 400 available for a

$10 for a 30-day supply) and exclusive savings on name-brand drugs (10%-30%) on

name-brand prescriptions every day

Silver Spring-Martin Luther School www.silver-springs.org Director, Maria Kreiter

(610) 825-4440 512 West Township Line Road, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462 Mission:

To educate and house destitute or dependent children who need healing from trauma.

The children’s program offers comprehensive services including residential treatment

for children 6-14, special education for grades K-8, and community based services. Host

Home Program provides mental health care for children 4-8 who have serious emotional

and behavioral issues and who otherwise would need residential treatment and also

provides services to the family of origin. Provides outpatient mental health services at

SS-ML School and at an office in MT. Airy. Provides financial assistance Temporary

Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Mission: To help families and individuals by

offering them financial assistance and related support services. Support services include

childcare assistance, career training, job placement and monetary aid. Visit website:

TANF – Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program

South Hampton Dental Clinic (215) 364-4247

1775 Street Rd., South Hampton, PA

www.thanksociety.org Charitable organization which provides financial assistance to

underprivileged children grades K-8 to explore extracurricular activities in the areas of

education, art, sports and music

and ongoing training to foster families and family of origin. Family Resource Services

also provide a continuum of care from entrance into a program for as long as the family

wishes.



women in crisis

http://www.silver-springs.org/

http://www.thanksociety.org/


17

HOUSING

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Mission: Learn about

homeownership, get rental help, avoid foreclosure, find homeless resources, talk to a

housing counselor, file a housing, and discrimination complaints. http://portal.hud.gov

Genesis Housing Corporation www.Genesi shousing.org Mission: Development of

affordable housing and education consumers on housing and financial issues Inter-Faith

Housing Alliance - (215) 628-2234 - www.i-fha.org

31 Spring Garden Street – Ambler, PA 19002

Mission: To serve low income clients with a focus on clients with children geared to

self-sufficiency. Services include: Emergency Shelter – (877) 656-6306 – Provides

temporary shelter in a network of 20 churches with other support such as meals and

transportation for up to 90 days. Rental Units – Provides 8 affordable units at Hope

Gardens in Ambler for up to 2 years. Parent(s) must be employed. Food Cupboard –

Located at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 2086 Parkview Ave., Abington, PA 19001

Laurel House/Domestic Violence Agency in Montgomery County – Director, Beth

Sturman

(610) 277-1860 www.laurel-house.org 24 HOUR HOTLINE: (800) 642-3150

Email: [email protected]

Main office: P.O. Box 764, Norristown, PA 19404 North Wales Satellite office, call

main office to set an appointment

Mission: To end domestic violence in each life, home and community. To provide

intervention, safe shelter, supportive programs, counseling, resources, and preventative

education.


3642







Short Term Housing – The Candlewood Inn (Talk to a SVdP member before

calling)Willow Grove Community Development Corporation – Director, Jack Tarman

(215) 657-3340 – www.willowgrovecdc.org – email: [email protected]

210 Cedar Ave., P.O. Box 1097 – Willow Grove, PA 19090 (Across from Office Max)

http://portal.hud.gov/

18

Mission: To provide and sustain affordable rental housing. Currently have 58 rental

housing units in 33 properties located in Hatboro, Horsham, Abington Township, Ambler

Borough, and Upper Moreland

Willow Grove Community Development Program (215) 657-3340

WILLOWGROVECDC.ORG P.O. Box 1097, Willow Grove, PA 19090 Mission: An

income-qualifying program to assist in affordable rental-housing



women in crisis

19

LEGAL ASSISTANCE

Bucks County Housing Authority (215) 945-6110 240 Levittown Parkway –

Levittown; PA

Bucks County Housing Group www.Bchg.org (215) 598-3556 Mission: A private,

non-profit organization providing housing and related social services to homeless and

low income individuals

Free Legal Aid – For those who can’t afford an attorney. Available every Thursday from

2:00-3:00pm at the Willow Grove County Courthouse Annex (3rd Floor) at 102 North

York Road, Willow Grove, PA 19090

www.Palawhelp.org Mission: To help you understand your legal issues (All issues

from A-Z, evictions, bankruptcy and mortgage foreclosure).

www.PALegalAid.net

www.PAProbono.net

Penglase & Benson, INC - Crime Victims Law Project Mission: To help income eligible

clients who are victims of crime with legal matters such as custody, support, protection

from abuse orders etc.

Website: Penglase & Benson, INC

Legal Aid of Southeastern PA www.lasp.org 1-877-492-5994 (M-F 9:00am-

1:000pm) Mission: To provide legal representation to low-income residents in

Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery Counties. Assistance is based on

federal/state guidelines, income, assets, family size, where you live, and type of

problem

Bucks County Office: (215) 343-6543

Montgomery County Office: (610) 277-0932 ext. 222

Montgomery County Housing Authority www.montcoha.org (610) 275-5720






Utility Shutoffs www.compass.state.pa.us You can check to see if you qualify for

benefits and then apply.



women in crisis.

20

LIBRARY RESOURCES (HORSHAM)

Horsham Township Library www.horshamlibrary.org (215) 443-2609

435 Babylon Road – Horsham, PA 19044 Open Mondays: 12:30pm – 9:00pm

Tuesdays-Thursdays: 10:00am-9:00pm Fridays: 10:00am-6:00pm Saturdays: 10:00am-

5:00pm Sundays: CLOSED Mission: To promote literacy, cultural enrichment and a

sense of community by providing Horsham’s citizens with information resources and

programs Free internet access and email accounts are available through the library for

patrons who do not have access to a computer.

21

PECO ELECTRIC, NATURAL GAS, OR OTHER ENERGY BILLS

www.accesswireless.com A government-supported program that ensures anyone who

qualifies a mobile phone and/or free or affordable phone service

Budget Billing – 1-800-494-4000

www.budgetmobil.com (877) 665-0375 Limited time offer: free Smart phone with 500


CAP Rate, MEAF, CARES – 1-800-774-7040

Community Outreach – (215) 841-4173

LIHEAP – 1-800-34-HELP-4 (344-3574)

http://www.dpw.state.pa.us/foradults/heatingassistanceliheap/index.htm

www.internetessentials.com – for less expensive internet resources, low cost

computer, free classes, and free on line tutorials

LIURP – 1-800-675-0222

MEAF Donation, c/o Universal Services PECO, 2301 Market Street N-3, Philadelphia, PA

19103

www.waltoninc.com/please-help-us-provide-heat-for-the-holidays/ - A local

heating/oil provider. Walton Oil is offering is offering to install a new heating system for

two needy families in their area. Please see the website for details

qlinkwireless.com Through the Federal Lifetime Assistance program for a 1 person

income less than 16,038/year

Safelinkswireless.com Free Cell Phone and Free Text Services

Date post:	16-May-2018
Category:	Documents
Upload:	phamtuong
View:	241 times
Download:	2 times

SVDP RESOURCE LIST AND REFERENCE GUIDE · SVDP RESOURCE LIST AND REFERENCE GUIDE UPDATED 9/8/16 ......

Documents