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

Health Related Services and Support Groups

Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Center Support Groups
Penn Neurological Institute of Pennsylvania Hospital
330 South 9th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Contact: Suzanne Reichwein, 215-829-7273
Meets:  3rd Thursday, 6:30PM
 
Exercise Group
Contact: Heather Cianci, 215-829-3334
Meets: Every Thursday, 1:00PM
 
Arthritis Foundation Eastern Chapter
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.
 
CommunityCareCenter of Northeast Philadelphia
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
 
Alzheimer’s Association
Delaware Valley Chapter
Contact Center Helpline 1-800-272-3900
 
Cerebral Palsy
www.ucpphila.org
 
Spina Bifida
www.sbaa.org/html/sbaa_cdir.html
 
 
 
MitoAction (Mitochondrial Disease Action Committee)
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 Wellness Community of Philadelphia
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.
 
 
Support/ Resources for People with Disabilities
 
Blindness and Low Vision
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.
 
Overbrook School for the Blind
www.obs.org
 
American Council for the Blind
www.acb.org
 
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.
The Philadelphia Center for Independent Living
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.
 
Philadelphia Rowing Program for the Disabled
4 Boathouse Row, Philadelphia, PA 19130
Phone: 215-765-5118 
 
 
Attention Deficit Disorder
www.adhd-biofeedback.com/resources.html
 
Learning Disabilities
www.ldonline.org/
 
Philadelphia School for the Deaf
www.psd.org
 
Handicapped License Plates and Placards
PA Department of Motor Vehicles
www.dmv.state.pa.us/
 
 
Senior/Elderly/ Disabilities Outreach
 
HOPE (Homebound Outreach for the Elderly)
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
 
PCA (Philadelphia Corporation for Aging)
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.
 
AID for FRIENDS
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.
 
Services for Children
 
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. 
 
Mental Health/ Addictions
 
Community Behavior Health
801 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Phone: 215-413-3100   http://www.phila.bhs.org/glance.html
Services: Office of Mental Health
  • Adult and Child Mental Health Treatment
  • Child Mental Health Services
  • Crisis Response Services
Office of Addition Services
  • Intensive outpatient substance abuse treatment services
  • Detoxification
  • Residential services
  • Case management
 Community Behavioral Health
  • Psychiatric inpatient hospital services
  • Drug and alcohol treatment
  • Residential, non-hospital psychiatric treatment for children
  • Behavioral health rehabilitation services
 
FriendsHospital (CrisisResponseCenter)
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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