Provides lawyer referral services to individuals seeking legal help. After providing some basic information, clients are referred to an attorney for a 30 minute consultation.

Provides a wide variety of programs to help individuals to transition through the changes that come with the passing years. Services may include adult daily living centers, home environment modifications, home delivered meals, respite care, medical supplies and equipment, personal emergency response systems, personal care, transportation, caregiver support, home support, needs assessments, Domiciliary Care, senior centers, Ombudsman, legal services, information and referral, PA MEDI health insurance counseling, Older Adult Protective Services

Helps refugees and immigrants access existing services like shelter, education, healthcare, and legal support. Interpreters are available to enhance communication.

Assists with the Protection From Abuse (PFA) order process and provides free and confidential court accompaniment, safety planning, support, information, and advocacy as victims progress through the legal system.

Provides representation to individuals who unable to afford traditional legal services but do not qualify for various pro bono service providers.

Through the program, a client, once screened, for a fee of $30 will be referred to an attorney who would provide a specific service at a discounted rate. Services are only offered in certain areas of law. Please contact the office for more information.

Provides a referral network to connect people with a lawyer who is skilled in the area of the client's need. Charges a fee for this service.

Provides counseling, advocacy, and education to survivors of sexual abuse, harassment, and assault of all ages and their significant others. Provides a 24 hour sexual assault hotline. Services include individual and group counseling; prevention education, and legal and medical advocacy.

Offers legal services, including consultation, counseling, and representation in many areas of civil law. See specific program listings for details; provides referrals to attorneys if the individual's need is outside the scope of the services offered.

Helps individuals to have eligible arrest and conviction information removed from their records; in some cases, assistance with applications for pardons/amnesty is available. This service can increase the ability of individuals to obtain employment, housing, certain benefits, and the restoration of civil rights (such as the right to vote or hold public office).

Offers legal services, including consultation, counseling, and representation in many areas of civil law. See specific program listings for details; provides referrals to attorneys if the individual's need is outside the scope of the services offered.

Helps individuals to have eligible arrest and conviction information removed from their records; in some cases, assistance with applications for pardons/amnesty is available. This service can increase the ability of individuals to obtain employment, housing, certain benefits, and the restoration of civil rights (such as the right to vote or hold public office).

Offers legal services, including consultation, counseling, and representation in many areas of civil law. See specific program listings for details; provides referrals to attorneys if the individual's need is outside the scope of the services offered.

Helps individuals to have eligible arrest and conviction information removed from their records; in some cases, assistance with applications for pardons/amnesty is available. This service can increase the ability of individuals to obtain employment, housing, certain benefits, and the restoration of civil rights (such as the right to vote or hold public office).

Offers legal services, including consultation, counseling, and representation in many areas of civil law. See specific program listings for details; provides referrals to attorneys if the individual's need is outside the scope of the services offered.

Helps individuals to have eligible arrest and conviction information removed from their records; in some cases, assistance with applications for pardons/amnesty is available. This service can increase the ability of individuals to obtain employment, housing, certain benefits, and the restoration of civil rights (such as the right to vote or hold public office).

Offers legal services, including consultation, counseling, and representation in many areas of civil law. See specific program listings for details; provides referrals to attorneys if the individual's need is outside the scope of the services offered.

Helps individuals to have eligible arrest and conviction information removed from their records; in some cases, assistance with applications for pardons/amnesty is available. This service can increase the ability of individuals to obtain employment, housing, certain benefits, and the restoration of civil rights (such as the right to vote or hold public office).

Offers legal services, including consultation, counseling, and representation in many areas of civil law. See specific program listings for details; provides referrals to attorneys if the individual's need is outside the scope of the services offered.

Helps individuals to have eligible arrest and conviction information removed from their records; in some cases, assistance with applications for pardons/amnesty is available. This service can increase the ability of individuals to obtain employment, housing, certain benefits, and the restoration of civil rights (such as the right to vote or hold public office).

Offers legal services, including consultation, counseling, and representation in many areas of civil law. See specific program listings for details; provides referrals to attorneys if the individual's need is outside the scope of the services offered.

Helps individuals to have eligible arrest and conviction information removed from their records; in some cases, assistance with applications for pardons/amnesty is available. This service can increase the ability of individuals to obtain employment, housing, certain benefits, and the restoration of civil rights (such as the right to vote or hold public office).

Provides multiple services for visually impaired and legally blind individuals. Services include transportation to and from a Doctor appointment, vision exams, and information for those in need.

Offers a support group for caregivers to learn coping and caregiver skills and gain knowledge about diseases, medications, research and legal issues, as well as benefits that may be available to caregivers.

Provides legal information through seminars and programs held at the social centers.

Provides immediate assistance for individuals who have experienced domestic/intimate partner violence/abuse.

Helps individuals to identify and take steps to ensure their safety. Offers short-term emotional support; assistance with shelter; legal information and advocacy; referrals for medical treatment; ongoing counseling and/or group support; and other related services.

IF YOU ARE IN IMMEDIATE DANGER, CALL 911

Provides and coordinate services based on families court order and CPP; monitor children in their resource home to assure compliance with state regulations; facilitate, transport, and supervise visitation; act as liaison between schools, medical, dental, and other service providers; schedule and attend all court proceedings involving the families; make recommendations and inform the court of families' progress regarding court ordered services; investigate non-registered reports of suspected child abuse and/or neglect; referrals to appropriate services/community resources; provide children with a permanent home through adoption; terminate parental rights so a child can be free for adoption; provide and coordinate services for children and their adoptive resource based on the child's CPP; monitor the children in their adoptive placement; provide all legal documentation to the courts and attorneys; attend all court proceedings leading to the adoption; attend SWAN regional and quarterly meetings; and maintain

Offer support and information to prepare clients for a variety of appointments or legal proceedings that may be necessary to attend as a result of crime. Advocates are able to provide medical and legal accompaniment.

Area Agencies on Aging provides local services, act as advocates, and generally assist older
citizens to remain active in their communities. They operate under guidance from the Pennsylvania Department of Aging.
Services include:
- Advocacy - Support and representation, administratively and legislatively, for the needs of older adults as a group or individually.
- PA MEDI - assistance with health insurance benefit concerns, appeals, benefit applications.
- Employment Services - subsidized employment for training purposes. Available to low income persons age 55 and older.
- Information and Referral - answers to questions on the availability of services and programs for older adults.
- Legal Services - provided in non-fee generating cases via a contract with North Penn Legal Services, Inc.
- Nursing Home Transition - Information about availability of long term care in a variety of settings - in the home, or in assisted living, and planning/coordination in making a move to an alternate setting including arranging for necessary services, for current residents of nursing homes.
- Ombudsman - receives, investigates and assists in resolving complaints about quality of long term care.
Provides information on long term care issues.
- Protective Services - activities, resources and supports to prevent or intervene in abuse, neglect, exploitation and abandonment cases.
- Specialized Transportation - limited availability of rides to medical appointments and social service agencies.
- Care Management - casework services for assessment and care planning, and authorization of the following:
- Adult Day Care - caregiving in an organized setting for less than a 24 hour day. Excellent for caregiver respite.
- Emergency Energy Assistance - bill payment or provision of fuel to avoid utility shut off or lack of fuel in crisis situations.
- Caregiver Support Program - educational services and financial assistance to family care providers.
- Home Delivered Meals - hot/cold meals delivered to maintain necessary nutrition.
- Home Health Care - skilled nursing, therapy and aide services.
- Nursing Home Respite Services - respite for overnight absences of caregivers.
- Personal Care - in-home help with bathing and other personal hygiene, laundry, shopping and meal preparation.
- Pre-Admission Assessment - level of care determination for those considering admission to a long term care facility.
- Waiver Services - Medicaid-funded in-home services of the types listed above, and more, to maintain nursing-home eligible older adults in their homes.
- Senior Farmer Market Nutrition Program - provides food vouchers for residents 60 years old who meet income guidelines

Information and referral service provides information on the availability of services and programs for older adults. Services may be delivered directly, purchased from a community agency, or available through a cooperative agreement.

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Provides training and support for adults wishing to become foster parents and works with the courts to place children in appropriate foster care. A stipend is provided for foster parents.



Diakon Adoption and Foster Care services assists people wishing to adopt. Conducts home studies and ongoing support, when requested. Also provides assistance and emotional support to pregnant women wishing to make designated adoptions.



Works with the Statewide Adoption and Permanency Network (Swan) to assist families in adopting children with special needs (children older than 5 years, sibling groups, children with emotional, intellectual or physical challenges) and legal-risk adoptions (foster to adopt). No fees for adoptions through the SWAN program, but fees apply for other adoption services.

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Assists people wishing to adopt. Conducts home studies and ongoing support, when requested. Also provides assistance and emotional support to pregnant women wishing to make designated adoptions.



Works with the Statewide Adoption and Permanency Network (Swan) to assist families in adopting children with special needs (children older than 5 years, sibling groups, children with emotional, intellectual or physical challenges) and legal-risk adoptions (foster to adopt). No fees for adoptions through the SWAN program, but fees apply for other adoption services.


Foster Care program provides training and support for adults wishing to become foster parents and works with the courts to place children in appropriate foster care. A stipend is provided for foster parents.

Provides 24-hour hotline support, legal advocacy, medical advocacy, accompaniment, trauma-informed empowerment/options counseling, support groups, Information and Referral, community prevention, and awareness education.

Provides 24-hour hotline support, legal advocacy, medical advocacy, accompaniment, trauma-informed empowerment/options counseling, support groups, Information and Referral, community prevention, and awareness education.

Provides 24-hour hotline support, legal advocacy, medical advocacy, accompaniment, trauma-informed empowerment/options counseling, support groups, Information and Referral, community prevention, and awareness education.

Provides information and referral services, crisis intervention, and supportive services including shelter, bed and bath, cooking facilities, food, counseling (residential and non-residential), legal advocacy, assistance with Protection From Abuse orders, and public education.

Provides advocacy for individuals with disabilities, independent skills training, information and referral, and service coordination for individuals on waivers.

Monitors the treatment, services, discharge planning and benefit information (such as Social Security and Medicaid) provided to inpatients by Norristown State Hospital. Advocates work on the patients' behalf or refer patients' to attorneys or outside agencies that specialize in mental health advocacy and/or law. Advocates also work with the offices of mental health in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties to make sure that appropriate housing and programs are available to meet the needs of patients once they leave the state hospital. The service works to identify and resolve problems in the mental health system through public policy initiatives.

Provides advocacy for people with disabilities and their families by monitoring and taking action to assure personal rights; acting as an impartial source of assistance for conflict resolution; evaluating the adequacy of policies, procedures and services; providing individual training and consultation; and providing referrals for legal information and services.

Provides eligible veteran households with outreach, assessment, case management, advocacy and assistance in obtaining VA and other benefits, which may include housing counseling, legal support, credit repair, financial planning services, and time-limited, temporary financial assistance.

Provides eligible veteran households with outreach, assessment, case management, advocacy and assistance in obtaining VA and other benefits, which may include housing counseling, legal support, credit repair, financial planning services, and time-limited, temporary financial assistance.

Provides eligible veteran households with outreach, assessment, case management, advocacy and assistance in obtaining VA and other benefits, which may include housing counseling, legal support, credit repair, financial planning services, and time-limited, temporary financial assistance.

Provides eligible veteran households with outreach, assessment, case management, advocacy and assistance in obtaining VA and other benefits, which may include housing counseling, legal support, credit repair, financial planning services, and time-limited, temporary financial assistance.

Provides eligible veteran households with outreach, assessment, case management, advocacy and assistance in obtaining VA and other benefits, which may include housing counseling, legal support, credit repair, financial planning services, and time-limited, temporary financial assistance.

Provides eligible veteran households with outreach, assessment, case management, advocacy and assistance in obtaining VA and other benefits, which may include housing counseling, legal support, credit repair, financial planning services, and time-limited, temporary financial assistance.

Provides eligible veteran households with outreach, assessment, case management, advocacy and assistance in obtaining VA and other benefits, which may include housing counseling, legal support, credit repair, financial planning services, and time-limited, temporary financial assistance.

Provides free legal information, advice, brief services and/or referrals to Pennsylvania Seniors.

Offers a range of programs to ensure that consumers have access to housing and understand their rights under fair housing laws. Services include counseling on the rights protected under fair housing laws, information on how to recognize and report violations, information on legal options and assistance with the legal process, random testing to ensure regional compliance with fair housing laws, technical assistance, and comprehensive education programs.

Offers the following services:

- Information and referral
- Health and wellness programs
- Older Adult Protective Services
- Ombudsman service
- Medical transportation
- Functional Eligibility Determination (level of care assessment)
- Senior nutrition centers
- PA MEDI (health insurance counseling)
- Friendly visitors
- Monroe County Seniors’ Express Times (monthly newsletter)
- Medical transportation
- AmeriCorps Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)
- PA Caregiver Support Program
- Legal referrals
- OPTIONS:
A) Care management
B) Home-delivered meals
C) Personal care and home support
D) Personal emergency response systems

Partners with the majority of Montgomery County police departments to assist officers who respond to domestic abuse calls. Provides 24/7 on-site domestic violence advocacy. Once an officer has secured the scene, advocates work with victims and their children to provide safety planning, information about and assistance with the PFA process, court accompaniment, and referrals to resources as needed.

Partners with the majority of Montgomery County police departments to assist officers who respond to domestic abuse calls. Provides 24/7 on-site domestic violence advocacy. Once an officer has secured the scene, advocates work with victims and their children to provide safety planning, information about and assistance with the PFA process, court accompaniment, and referrals to resources as needed.

Services include Options/Crisis Counseling involving safety planning, domestic violence education, and connection to community resources; Short-term Counseling (6 to 12 sessions) addressing psychoeducation, safety planning, crisis support, emotion regulation, making meaning of trauma, and processing associated emotions; support groups; financial literary training and personal financial counseling to address any financial aspects of abuse; and parent support workshops.

Services include Options/Crisis Counseling involving safety planning, domestic violence education, and connection to community resources; Short-term Counseling (6 to 12 sessions) addressing psychoeducation, safety planning, crisis support, emotion regulation, making meaning of trauma, and processing associated emotions; support groups; financial literary training and personal financial counseling to address any financial aspects of abuse; and parent support workshops.

Services include Options/Crisis Counseling involving safety planning, domestic violence education, and connection to community resources; Short-term Counseling (6 to 12 sessions) addressing psychoeducation, safety planning, crisis support, emotion regulation, making meaning of trauma, and processing associated emotions; support groups; financial literary training and personal financial counseling to address any financial aspects of abuse; and parent support workshops.

Offers referrals for free legal advice/representation, offers self-help information and community education services through its web site and the "PA Law HELP" web site and advocates on legislation affecting its services and/or clients.

Serves as the central point of contact for individuals who need help or legal advice resolving problems with Medicaid, such as coverage or services being stopped or reduced.

Provides an emergency shelter, a toll-free crisis hotline (call or text), individual and/or group counseling, and support groups for adults and children. Offers legal advocacy (including obtaining a Protection From Abuse Order), systems advocacy, children's program, information and referral, and accompaniment to court-related proceedings.

Provides an emergency shelter, a toll-free crisis hotline (call or text), individual and/or group counseling, and support groups for adults and children. Offers legal advocacy (including obtaining a Protection From Abuse Order), systems advocacy, children's program, information and referral, and accompaniment to court-related proceedings.

Provides comprehensive services to children and adults who have experienced sexual violence. Direct services to victim-survivors and significant others include:
Individual and group counseling and therapy
24 hour Sexual Assault Hotline
Medical Advocacy: Accompaniment to hospital
Legal Advocacy: Accompaniment to law enforcement interviews and court proceedings. Support with SVPOS and PFA
Information and referral to appropriate resources
Primary prevention programs, presentations and workshops available to the community, schools and other professional organizations
Act 126 Mandated Reporter Training offered for any agency that interacts with children on a daily basis i.e.: school districts, faith-based organizations, after school programs, etc.

The Sexual Assault Prevention and Counseling Center provides a Volunteer Advocate Training for individuals interested in becoming hotline volunteers.

Recruits, screens, trains, and supervises volunteer advocates who are then appointed by the Juvenile Judge to advocate for the best interests of abused and/or neglected children. Offers services that may include: Advocating for abused and/or neglected children involved in dependency court proceedings; Independently investigating facts of the case for the court; Making recommendations to the court based on case facts and information gathered; Monitors court orders to ensure services are provided to and utilized by the child and family; Attending all meetings and court proceedings.

Provides information on the procedure and process to people facing legal problems, as well as information on how to get an attorney. Offers forms and instruction packets for custody, divorce, name change, etc., and also has research materials for other types of cases.

Supports low-wage workers as they pursue economic and social justice. Provides free legal representation on employment-related issues, community education on legal rights for migrant and immigrant workers, and advocacy services.

Provides community education on legal rights of farmworkers, mushroom workers, and food processing workers. This includes outreach to farm labor camps, community groups, and to students and families in schools with students whose families do farm work.

An eight-bed, short-term residential program for adults in Carbon, Monroe and Pike counties. Provides supervised mental health stabilization services as an alternative to psychiatric hospitalization for individuals who are in psychiatric crisis, or who may need to be removed from a stressful environment while supports are identified to ensure stability.

Adult Protective Services are available to help older persons who are at imminent risk of physical or emotional abuse, abandonment, exploitation, or neglect. Those calling to report elder abuse need not give their name to the agency.

Acts as a liaison within the criminal justice system to provide support, encouragement, information and assistance to victims of crime and their significant others.

Educates victim/survivor's of their rights. Provides accompaniment to court, hospital, and police offices. Assists with Victim Impact Statements, filing for Victims Compensation, and Crime Victim Notification Program. Provides crisis intervention and information and referrals to appropriate legal and community resources.

Provides local services, act as advocates, and generally assists older citizens to remain active in their communities. They operate under guidance from the Pennsylvania Department of Aging.

Services include:
- Senior Centers and other activities
- Legal Assistance
- Benefit Counseling/Assistance with applications
- Volunteer Opportunities
- Ombudsman Services
- Level of Care Assessment
- Transportation
- Provides Caregiver Support Program
- Provides daily hands-on care
- Protective Services for older adults to investigate reports of abuse, neglect, exploitation or abandonment and services to reduce risk for incapacitated persons.
- Senior Farmer's Market Program distributes free vouchers for residents age 60 or older that meet income guidelines

Core services offered after a clinical evaluation:
- In-home services
- In-home meals
- Care/Case management
- Consumer reimbursement
- Adult Day Care
- Personal Emergency Response System
- Personal Care services

Information and referr

Offers a Help Line for those feeling anxious, in need of reassurance. Staffed by trained certified peer specialists and call specialists who have been there.

UCHC Legal Service offers a legal clinic staffed by law students from the University of Pennsylvania School of Law who answer questions on legal matters to people in need.

Provides debt counseling and Chapter 7 bankruptcy representation for Philadelphians.

Provides information and referral services for older adults covering many areas of concern including:
A) PA MEDI (formerly APPRISE) Medicare Counseling
B) Home delivered meals
C) Check in services and friendly calls
D) Small home repair referrals
E) Pet care services referrals
F) Professional services referrals, such as legal or financial
G) Senior Farmers Market vouchers for individuals who qualify
H) AARP tax preparation assistance
I) Home heating assistance offered by local counties

A national non-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to helping older Americans achieve independent lives filled with dignity and purpose.
Services offered to members include:
- Publications such as Modern Maturity and the AARP Bulletin
- Legislative advocacy
- Educational resources
- Access to local chapter activities
- 55 Alive/Mature Driving program (See own listing)
- Legal counsel for the elderly
- Grandparent Information Center provides information and resources to help grandparents cope with their surrogate parent roles

Services offered to members include:
- Publications such as Modern Maturity and the AARP Bulletin
- Legislative advocacy
- Educational resources
- Access to local chapter activities
- 55 Alive/Mature Driving program (See own listing)
- Legal counsel for the elderly
- Grandparent Information Center provides information and resources to help grandparents cope with their surrogate parent roles

Support Services and Consumer Resources offers assistance on a variety of legal, financial and health services. Age eligibility may apply.

Services available include:
A) Financial and Legal Advice
B) Benefit Screenings and Application Assistance
C) Medicare and Healthcare Options; APPRISE Counselor
D) Assistance with LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program).
E) Access to Other Agencies and Government Services

Support Services and Consumer Resources offers assistance on a variety of legal, financial and health services. Age eligibility may apply.

Services available include:
A) Financial and Legal Advice
B) Benefit Screenings and Application Assistance
C) Medicare and Healthcare Options; APPRISE Counselor
D) Assistance with LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program).
E) Access to Other Agencies and Government Services

Assists victims and witnesses of crime. Services include supportive counseling, case status information, accompaniment to court proceedings, referrals to social service agencies, and assistance with filing for crime victim's compensation.

Offers supportive counseling, referrals, and assistance with the legal system to victims of crime. Assists with the processes for obtaining crime victim's compensation and protection orders. Services offered include emotional & crisis support, Information on police and court proceedings, court accompaniment at the preliminary hearing, assistance in obtaining protection orders, and referrals to other agencies for additional services such as emergency food, shelter, home repairs, and more.

Provides information, assistance, and advice about residential utility and energy matters affecting low-income consumers.

Provides information on AIDS and legal issues.

Provides free legal representation to victims of housing discrimination in connection with the rental or sale of property, accessibility, mortgage lending, advertising, and other contexts. Also provides legal assistance in connection with administrative investigation and enforcement, aiding the complainant with complaint preparation and presentation of claims.

Informs victims and witnesses about the criminal justice process, provides information on victim legal rights and protections, and reports any victim-witness intimidation and/or retaliation. Also provides emergency relocation services, emergency funds, support groups, and victim awareness education.

Voluntary health organization that provides education, support and advocacy for people with epilepsy and their families.


Programs and services include:

- Informational materials

- Medical, legal and mental health referrals

- Adult resource services
- Workshops and conferences

- Children and family services
- Support groups
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Community education

- Lending book and video library

- Personal and legislative advocacy

- Teen and pre-teen camp

- Special events

- Annual spring education conference
- Young Adult Retreat

Provides services pertaining to community integration, case and care management, housing assistance, legal counseling referrals, and job finding assistance. Explicit protections are made for victims of sex trafficking.

Provides legal services on a broad range of immigrant matters for asylees and their families and also provides social services to this population. The social service component includes case management services with a focus on self-sufficiency and extensive cultural orientation.

Offers a free Telephone Counseling and Consumer Education Service. Volunteer counselors give basic self-help information about procedures and laws regarding a wide range of subjects of concern to Pennsylvania women. Family-related topics include domestic violence, child custody, child and spousal support, separation and divorce, and the legal rights of lesbian and gay parents. Work-related topics include family and medical leave, sexual harassment, and employment discrimination. Counselors use the resource database to refer callers to other agencies that may be able to help them. If desired, counselors mail free written materials to callers regarding the areas of concern for them.

Assists veterans and their family members with information regarding federal, state, and local benefits. Offers assistance in filing for and accessing the following benefits: compensation for a service-connected disability, pension for veterans unable to work, vocational rehabilitation and counseling, payment for education and job training, home loan guaranty, life insurance, "wheelchair homes," burial benefits, dependency and indemnity compensation, and death pension.

Provides information, referral, case support, shelter and other material supports to low income households, enabling those individuals and families to avoid increasing disruption to health, welfare, educational and economic advancement.
Emergency service vouchers include:
* Interfaith Food Pantry
* Home heating fuel for seniors (age 60+)
* Prescription Assistance
* Eye exams and glasses
* Legal identification documents
* Second hand furniture (Easton residents only)
* Rental assistance: One month of rent. Documentation of income, circumstances leading to income lose or increase in expenses and proof of sustainability (Operates on a waiting list)
* Emergency shelter vouchers available if all requirements are met: 1) client(s) must be eligible for a shelter bed 2) all shelter bed(s) are full 3) a verifiable plan is in place for where the client(s) will go when leaving shelter

Provide case management services to individuals or families who need assistance with food security; interpretation and translation; court processes in domestic, divorce, or child custody matters; finding employment and/or training; information for families on juvenile justice cases; completing higher education applications and other systems navigation assistance.

Provide case management services to individuals or families who need assistance with food security; interpretation and translation; court processes in domestic, divorce, or child custody matters; finding employment and/or training; information for families on juvenile justice cases; completing higher education applications and other systems navigation assistance.

Offers monthly virtual support groups, on-site vision support services, trainings, and informal group meetings. Loans vision-related assistive technology, conducts eye exams, and supplies eyeglasses for those who cannot afford them through referrals or funding. Also provides employment opportunities for individuals who are legally blind, and public education to prevent blindness and vision impairment.

Assist veterans and their family members with information regarding federal, state and local benefits. Services include assistance in filing for and accessing the following federal benefits: compensation for service connected disability; pension for veterans unable to work; and burial benefits. The benefits for family members of deceased veterans include dependency and indemnity compensation and survivor's pension.

Committed to supporting and empowering the well being of adults of all ages, residing in Lehigh County. Information and assistance is provided to enable individuals to remain active, healthy, productive and independent in their community.
Senior Services include:
- PA MEDI
- Adult day care
- Assessment
- Care Management
- Caregiver Support Program
- Cedarview Apartments
- Health and Wellness
- Homemaker/home support (18-59 years of age)
- Housing case management/housing assistance
- Information and assistance
- Neighborhood senior centers
- PA LINK to Aging and Disability Resources (www.lehighnorthamptonlink.org)
- Ombudsman program
- Personal care
- Protective services
- Transportation
Click here to find information on subsidized housing, home health care, personal care homes, nursing homes, retirement communities, etc

Offers information and referral services to health and human services within Montgomery County. Includes information on affordable housing, mental health and addiction services, affordable legal services, food pantries, soup kitchens, and supportive services for educational needs of both children and adults.

Offers information and referral services to health and human services within Montgomery County. Includes information on affordable housing, mental health and addiction services, affordable legal services, food pantries, soup kitchens, and supportive services for educational needs of both children and adults.

Offers information and referral services to health and human services within Montgomery County. Includes information on affordable housing, mental health and addiction services, affordable legal services, food pantries, soup kitchens, and supportive services for educational needs of both children and adults.

Offers information and referral services to health and human services within Montgomery County. Includes information on affordable housing, mental health and addiction services, affordable legal services, food pantries, soup kitchens, and supportive services for educational needs of both children and adults.

Offers a free initial consultation by phone or in person-of up to 45 minutes with a local attorney who meets AARP standards of experience and customer service. Assists with simple wills, powers of attorney, and living wills.

Provides human services to low income individuals and families. Programs include:
- Information and referral/client advocacy, case management, senior center sources, and senior outreach
- Interpreter services for clients
- Soup kitchen
- Immigration
- Legal orientation
- Employment services
- Workforce readiness
- GED preparation
- ESL (English as a Second Language)
- Mental Health services
- Substance Abuse services
- HIV/AIDS testing and counseling
- STD testing and counseling

Helps victims and survivors of domestic violence evaluate legal options that may be available to them. Through options counseling, advocates discuss the client's legal options and make appropriate referrals to additional service providers. If the client decides to pursue a Protection From Abuse Order (PFA), the advocate will assist the client in filing a petition, setting the hearing date, and acquiring the judge's signature on a temporary order. In addition, advocates often accompany clients to other court proceedings and appointments and act as the link between the client and the courts.

The staff attorneys provide legal information and limited civil legal representation to victims of domestic violence. Emergency and difficult cases that deal with custody, support and divorce are given priority due to the overwhelming demand for these services.

Provides services to victims and witnesses of crimes, including case notification, case management, crisis and supportive counseling, impact statement development and assistance, restitution assistance, victim compensation assistance, legal advocacy, liasion with district attorney and law enforcement for criminal proceedings, and registration for notification of offenders release, escape, or transfer from prison.

Provides free and confidential assistance to taxpayers with Pennsylvania personal income tax and inheritance tax concerns that have not been resolved through normal, established procedures.

Serves individuals who are age 55 or older, and who are legally blind. It is designed to enable individuals to achieve or regain maximum independence within their homes and communities. Available services include: advocacy; counseling; information and referral; blindness skills training; rehabilitation teaching; orientation and mobility instruction; and, low vision services.

YCBA's Lawyer Referral and Information service meets the American Bar Association's stringent standards and has been making quality referrals to the York community for over a decade.

Referrals are based on the type of legal matter. We have a comprehensive practice area list which allows us to make the most appropriate referral.

Bankruptcy
Civil Litigation
Civil Rights
Consumer Issues
Criminal Law/Traffic/DUI
Custody & Support
Divorce & Family Law
Elder Law
Immigration & Naturalization
Intellectual Property
Labor & Employment
Landlord/Tenant
Municipal Law
Personal Injury
Real Estate
Social Security Disability
Tax Law
Unemployment Compensation
Wills & Estates
Workers' Compensation

A 30 minute consultation with an attorney is provided at no charge. After 30 minutes, the attorney will provide a written fee agreement.

24-hour hotline

• 24-hour accompaniment to hospital
  
  
• Police interview accompaniment
  
  
• Legal advocacy
  Individual and group counseling
  
  
• Art therapy
  
  
• Crime prevention education programs
  
  
• Information & referral
  
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  Homicide support group
  
  
• Homicide advocate rapid response team
  
  
• York County Alliance Against Sexual Violence
  
  
• Adult survivors of incest support group
  
  
• Suicide survivors support group
  
  
• Teens on the move (T.O.M.) teens doing education and prevention of sexual violence for teens
  
  
• Suicide survivors support group-call Lexi Livelsberger for location

Offers a trade association for realtors in Adams and York counties. Evaluates and tries to resolve consumer complaints against realtors. Provides information concerning mortgage assistance programs.

Provides information for granting immigration and citizenship benefits, promotes an awareness and understanding of citizenship, and ensures the integrity of immigration system.

Provides disability advocacy, doctor referrals, and information to persons affected by Tourette Syndrome. Provides non-legal advocacy services for education or employment, and training for family and extended family.

Offers legal advocacy and court accompaniment services. Assists with filing Protection From Abuse orders, navigating the court process, and accompanying clients throughout the legal process.

Provides Soldier & Family Readiness Specialists, available 24/7, who serve as resource specialists to assist individual Service Members and their families during all phases of the Deployment Life Cycle. Offers information and referral assistance for, but not limited to: TRICARE, DEERS & ID Cards, legal, financial needs, crisis intervention, employment, and benefits.

Provides Soldier & Family Readiness Specialists, available 24/7, who serve as resource specialists to assist individual Service Members and their families during all phases of the Deployment Life Cycle. Offers information and referral assistance for, but not limited to: TRICARE, DEERS & ID Cards, legal, financial needs, crisis intervention, employment, and benefits.

Provides procedural information and assistance to individuals who have chosen to represent themselves in civil matters before the Court.

Does NOT offer legal advice.

Offers information and referrals to programs and services for older adults. Included is information on housing accessibility assistance, in-home services, caregiver services, medical transportation, adult day care and respite care centers, long term care options, social and volunteer opportunities, legal resources, elder abuse prevention, health care counseling, financial management, and more.

Provides food vouchers worth $24 for fresh, nutritious, unprepared, locally grown fruits, vegetables, and herbs from approved farmers' markets.

*Due to COVID-19, location temporarily closed to the public.

*Also available to help seniors find information and to register for vaccines.

Serve as a liaison with the Chester County Department of Aging Services and other Chester County resources. Can help with transportation needs, energy assistance, financial and legal matters, aging matters, community based programs, caregiver information, and much more.

Prosecutes crimes in the City of Philadelphia.

Provides referrals to insured and experienced lawyers in the Philadelphia area according to the legal needs of the client.

Provides accompaniment and assistance with a variety of paperwork and proceedings. A counselor/advocate is available to accompany and provide support to a victim when they go to the hospital to receive emergency treatment, when reporting the crime to the police, when completing victim impact statements or when appearing for legal proceedings. Additionally, an advocate can assist with filing an order for Protection from Abuse (PFA), Protection from Intimidation (PFI), and Protection of Victims of Sexual Assault (PSVI), restitution claims, and victim compensation claims.

Provides accompaniment and assistance with a variety of paperwork and proceedings. A counselor/advocate is available to accompany and provide support to a victim when they go to the hospital to receive emergency treatment, when reporting the crime to the police, when completing victim impact statements or when appearing for legal proceedings. Additionally, an advocate can assist with filing an order for Protection from Abuse (PFA), Protection from Intimidation (PFI), and Protection of Victims of Sexual Assault (PSVI), restitution claims, and victim compensation claims.

Provides accompaniment and assistance with a variety of paperwork and proceedings. A counselor/advocate is available to accompany and provide support to a victim when they go to the hospital to receive emergency treatment, when reporting the crime to the police, when completing victim impact statements or when appearing for legal proceedings. Additionally, an advocate can assist with filing an order for Protection from Abuse (PFA), Protection from Intimidation (PFI), and Protection of Victims of Sexual Assault (PSVI), restitution claims, and victim compensation claims.

Provides trauma informed, culturally relevant services to victims of crime residing in the East Division in Philadelphia. Services include telephone and in-person crisis counseling, ongoing case management, information and assistance in filing victims compensation claims, court accompaniment, legal advocacy, relocation support, and linkage to community resources.

The Elks home nurse can provide the following services for a person with a developmental delay:
- in-home medical case management services
- advocate for an individual's legal and human rights
- provide information regarding resources and services available
- assess needs and help to access equipment
- advocate for appropriate educational services
- assist with finding activities within the community
- offer instruction regarding home care
- provide emotional support
- help with vocational goals
- assist with residential placement
- provide referrals to appropriate agencies
- interpret clinical findings and act as liaison between health care professionals

Landlord-Tenant Mediation Program helps avoid evictions for renters and provide financial stability for landlords.
Union-Snyder Community Action and Susquehanna Valley Mediation are working together to connect renters and landlords to rental assistance, legal information, and professional mediation services with trained, impartial mediators, in the vent of a landlord-tenant conflict.
Landlords and tenants must agree to try mediation.

Provides information on funeral arrangements, including choices and things to consider, how to obtain funeral services, a listing of out-of-state memorial societies, and a newsletter about legal updates regarding funeral practices. Financial assistance is not provided.

Operates as a civil rights organization, participates in voter registration, criminal justice issues, housing, veterans and armed services, health, religious, legal redress, education, candidate forums, women issues, ACT, and etc.

Support seniors and their families and with special services; acts as an advocate on behalf of seniors; and helps to ensure seniors' legal, financial, physical and medical rights are protected. Helps prevent physical, mental or financial abuse of older adults. Assists seniors enjoy the highest level of independence and functioning possible. Offers information to seniors and their families that will enable them to make informed and educated choices.

Provides in-home attendant services for individuals with disabilities, including assistance with with dressing, transferring, personal hygiene, light housekeeping, shopping, assistance with meal preparations, and medication reminders.

Provides in-home attendant services for individuals with disabilities, including assistance with with dressing, transferring, personal hygiene, light housekeeping, shopping, assistance with meal preparations, and medication reminders.

Provides in-home attendant services for individuals with disabilities, including assistance with with dressing, transferring, personal hygiene, light housekeeping, shopping, assistance with meal preparations, and medication reminders.

Provides in-home attendant services for individuals with disabilities, including assistance with with dressing, transferring, personal hygiene, light housekeeping, shopping, assistance with meal preparations, and medication reminders.

Assists and supports victims they go through the criminal or civil legal system. Provide information that will help survivors make informed decisions about the court process.

Provides services to help people with disabilities live independently.

Provides advocacy services for persons with disabilities and their families.

Provides information, referrals and support to victims and survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault who choose to seek justice through the legal system. The advocate does not give legal advice, but shares information about the law including what legal options are available, and how to assess legal recourse. Provides information on filed Protection for Abuse orders. Program participants choose what, if any legal action they wish to take. Counselor/Advocates are available to accompany a victim of domestic or sexual violence to the hospital for an examination and/or treatment. At the hospital, rights and services are explained to the victim, and the counselor/advocate can answer their questions.

Provides access and support for domestic and sexual violence victims. The hotline is the gateway to accessing shelter, crisis intervention, counseling, medical advocacy, legal advocacy, and referral information for other services. All services are free and confidential

Maintains liens, judgments, divorce actions, and civil and equity files. Collects filing fees, time-stamps, issues receipts, proofreads indexes, certifies court seals, exemplifies, notifies, copies, and communicates by mail or phone the legally mandated information. Services include: 2017 state fee increase, bi-lingual PFA forms, court records internet access, divorce self help information, documents and forms, marriage license, obtaining a birth certificate, and passport information.

Provides help with immigration legal matters. Offers low cost comprehensive legal immigration and naturalizations services, citizenship applications, work authorization applications, information about pending immigration and naturalization cases, green card replacement, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). Naturalization Exam tutoring sessions to prepare eligible individuals to successfully pass the naturalization exam..

Provides help with immigration legal matters. Offers low cost comprehensive legal immigration and naturalizations services, citizenship applications, work authorization applications, information about pending immigration and naturalization cases, green card replacement, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). Naturalization Exam tutoring sessions to prepare eligible individuals to successfully pass the naturalization exam..

Consists of the County Council, which is the governing legislative body, and the County Executive, who oversees county operations, including administration/ human resources, economic development, corrections, court services, fiscal affairs, human services, public works, and the offices of the Coroner, Public Defender, Sheriff, and Solicitor.

Offers a 24-hour domestic violence crisis hotline, legal and medical advocacy, individual and group counseling, case management, adolescent and child counseling, pet-centric services, safety planning, information and referral, and a community education/prevention program.

Houses over 35,000 volumes of U.S. federal and Pennsylvania legal resources along with Codified Ordinances of 30 municipalities located within Delaware County. Staff provides legal reference assistance to the Court’s judicial staff, members of the bar, and any member of the public. Offers legal forms that visitors can make photocopies of for a nominal fee. Provides free access to the Westlaw legal database.

Assists individuals who are incarcerated or detained in prisons, jails, immigration detention centers, or other institutional settings by providing information, legal advice, advocacy, and representation of civil rights matter issues related to their conditions of confinement.

Provides assistance in:

A) Medical care and mental healthcare
B) Freedom from retaliation and freedom from assault and sexual abuse
C) Personal safety and freedom from assault and sexual abuse
D) Access to the courts
E) Religious accommodations and disability accommodations
F) Clean, safe, and humane living conditions