Resources
This list was compiled by Healing and Trauma-Informed Working Group Philadelphia, a survivor-led collective aligned with community action and Transformative Justice regarding interpersonal abuse and violence. Local resources within the greater Philadelphia area are prioritized.
CATEGORIES INCLUDE:
Anti-Oppression | Crisis Lines & Response Centers | DBT Programs | Domestic Violence | Education | Elders | Financial Information | Food | Housing Resources | Identification Resources | Immigrant & Refugee Services | Insurance Resources | LGBTQIA+ Resources | Legal | Sex Worker Resources | Sexual Assault Resources | Sexual & Reproductive Health Resources | Sliding Scale Health Clinics | Sliding Scale Talk Therapy | Substance Recovery & Harm Reduction | Utilities
ANTI-OPPRESSION
AORTA
Anti-oppression education for workplaces and working groups.
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CRISIS LINES + RESPONSE CENTERS
A crisis response center is a place for people to go when they feel like they are a threat to themselves or others. In PA it’s often referred to as 302’ed. The Process is: Admitted to one of the facilities in the city and evaluated by a team of psychologist, Social workers and therapists. Held for 72 hours, no outside contact. Re-evaluated in a mental health hearing to assess the need for further time in the facility or connect with outpatient treatment (therapy, Intensive outpatient treatment, drug and alcohol treatment etc.)
FRIENDS HOSPITAL
Open 24 hours
4641 Roosevelt Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19124
Website | 215-831-4600
TEMPLE UNIVERSITY EPISCOPAL HOSPITAL
Open 24 hours
100 E Lehigh Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125
Website | 215-707-1200
HALL MERCER COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH
Open 24 hours
245 S 8th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Website | 215-829-5249
PHMC PUBLIC HEALTH CAMPUS ON CEDAR
Open 24 hours
501 S 54th St, Philadelphia, PA 19143
Website | 215-748-9000
TRANS LIFELINE
Trans specific crisis line.
1-877-565-8860 | Website
DBT PROGRAMS
DREXAL CENTER CITY CLINIC FOR BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE
Serving people with chronic illnesses, such as HIV/AIDS, perinatal and postpartum depression, organ failure, and hepatitis B and C, Drexel's Center City Clinic for Behavioral Medicine helps empower patients and improve quality of life, medical adherence and emotional well-being. Groups and DBT.
1427 Vine St , Philadelphia PA 19102
Website | Intake: 267-507-6707
COMHAR
COMHAR’s mission is, "To provide health and human services that empower individuals, families and communities to live healthier, self-determined lives."
2055 Allegheny Ave, Philadelphia PA 19134
Website | General intake: 267-861-4382
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
CONGRESO
Provides funds for emergency relocation services (as of April 2019) Individual and family counseling. Support groups in English and Spanish. Agency also offers several other programs including adult and youth work readiness, Health center with HIV & family planning services, tax assistance and case management. Latinx centered but assists all people.
216 West Somerset St., Philadelphia, PA 19133
Website | 215-763-8870
LUTHERAN SETTLEMENT HOUSE
Fishtown location: Free DV counseling in Spanish and English. Medical and Legal Advocacy, transitional housing services. Also offers Adult education, Caregiver support and a senior center.
1340 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia , PA 19125 | 215-426-8610
Jane Addams Place: Offers homeless services such as case management, housing counseling, youth programming.
1007 West Lehigh Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19133 | 215-387-2587
Website for both locations
PHILADELPHIA DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE
24/7 hotline connects to various resources in the city
1-866-723-3014 | Website
WOAR - WOMAN ORGANIZED AGAINST RAPE
24/7 hotline. Free therapy to those sexually abused or assaulted, support group, court accompaniment, medical accompaniment (volunteers). Also in Sexual Assault
215-985-3333 | Website
WOMAN AGAINST ABUSE
Can help with safety planning, relocation services and temporary shelter services. Also in Sexual Assault
215-386-1280 | Website
WOMEN IN TRANSITION
Provides free DV counseling over the phone or via secure email. Free face to face counseling and support groups. Additionally offer substance abuse intervention and support groups. Self defense classes advertised but no sessions posted.
718 Arch St Philadelphia, PA 19106
215-751-1111 (Mon–Fri between 9 AM–5 PM) | Email | Website
EDUCATION
MISSION GED
Keystone first recipients can get assistance covering testing expenses, coaching and internship opportunities.
1-800-573-4100 x 5713 | Website
PROJECT HOME
GED classes, ServSafe classes and other workshops. Open computer labs with assistants on site.
Website
ELDERS
NURSING HOME ABUSE CENTER
Their goal includes to protect seniors from the horrors of nursing home abuse and neglect through education and empowerment. Know how to identify nursing home abuse, Take action against perpetrators, Receive compensation for injuries stemming from abuse or neglect.
Ask Legal Questions: (877) 775-4190 | Website
CARIE - CENTER FOR ADVOCACY FOR THE RIGHTS & INTERESTS OF THE ELDERLY
Operates a free telephone and online, one-on-one service that assists older adults and their caregivers identify and access needed services and supports. Advocates offer options counseling, information, advocacy and education to help elders and caregivers identify and access resources on any issue an elder may be facing, including health insurance coverage, housing, health resources, nutritional support, long term care services, housing, transportation, abuse and neglect, financial exploitation and many more. Provides special assistance to victims of crime and elder abuse through its Providing Advocacy for Victimized Elders (PAVE) program. Victim Advocates accompany elder crime victims through the criminal justice process and help them apply for victim compensation. In addition, the CARIE LINE also coordinates an Elderly Victims Emergency Security Fund (EVESF) which re-secures homes and prevents further victimization of low-income older Philadelphians by replacing or repairing door and window locks, replacing doors and windows or installing security bars on windows.
(215) 545-5728 or 1 (800) 356-3606 | Website
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
NAVIGATING FINANCES WHEN LEAVING AN ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIP
This is an article from creditcards.com submitted to us to provide resources on financial abuse. It covers how financial abuse traps people in violent relationships, planning to get out of an abusive household, financial assistance for domestic violence survivors, domestic violence in times of crisis, and taking the first steps toward your financial freedom.
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FOOD
FRESH FOR ALL
Multiple Locations - Weekly - Philabundance provides fresh produce and sometimes bread and other items for free to anyone who shows up. Bring your own box or bag and show up about 30-45 mins before opening. Locations/times listed on website.
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FOOD BUCKS
For every $5 in SNAP spent at local farmers markets, Access card users receive $2 in Philly food bucks to spend.
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PHILLY FOOD FINDER
Type your address in and it will provide closest food pantries, hot meals and farm stands that take SNAP.
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HOUSING RESOURCES
APPLETREE FAMILY CENTER
Intake for women and women + children for Phila city shelter system. Also can occasionally provide one time grant to assist tenants to stay in home or relocate.
1430 Cherry St, Philadelphia, PA 19102
215-686-7150
CAO CRISIS
Can provide a one-time grant to help tenants remain in their homes or payment towards a utility in risk of shut off. Must have eviction (letter from landlord) or shut off notice to apply.
801 Market St, 5th FL. Philadelphia PA 19107
215-560-7226
WOMEN AGAINST ABUSE
Information on what organizations have grants for relocation related to DV.
1-866-723-3014 | Website
FAMILIES:
LAUREL HOUSE
in Montgomery County, PA (about 30 minutes from the city). An emergency shelter for victims of DV. They only accept women after screening for need. Offer therapy/group therapy services. Children are able to accompany parents/different size rooms available. Food, toiletries, etc. all provided - considered emergency only housing. Accessible by SEPTA.
Hotline: (610) 277-1860 for intake/resources/referrals | Website
SINGLE WOMEN:
HOUSE OF PASSAGE
111 N 49th St, Philadelphia, PA 19139 | (215) 471-2017
SINGLE MEN:
ROOSEVELT DARBY CENTER
802 N. Broad Street ( 7am to 5pm) Station House
2601 N. Broad Street (Afterhours, weekends and holidays)
YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS:
VALLEY YOUTH HOUSE
Housing crisis assistance and placement for young adults 18-24. Hotline is 24/7 and walk in hours are Monday 11a-2p, Wednesday 2p-4p, Thursday 1p-5p and Friday 10a- 1p.
1500 Sansom St, 3rd FL Philadelphia PA 19107
1-888-468-7315 | Website
IDENTIFICATION RESOURCES
PHILLY ID PROJECT
Can provide people whom have had a PA ID since 1992 with a new ID free of charge. Income for 1 must be $14,850 or less per year. Must show up on the first day of business after the 1st day of the month as early as possible. Locations only get enough money to help 20 people per month. Multiple locations. See times, days and locations on website.
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GERMANTOWN FACE TO FACE
Legal clinic helps with birth certificates and expungements, social worker on site, Philly ID project provider. Serves lunch Mon, Tues, Fri, Sat and Sun.
123 E Price St, Philadelphia PA 19144
215-438-7939 | Website
IMMIGRANT & REFUGEE SERVICES
HAIS PA
Primarily legal advocacy for refugees and immigrants. Citizenship assistance and Asylee outreach.
2100 Arch Street Philadelphia, PA 19103-1300
215-832-0900 | Website
NATIONALITIES SERVICES CENTER
Provides advocacy services for immigrants and refugees including: legal, medical, employment, community integration and translation services.
1216 Arch Street, 4th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 893-8400 | Website
INSURANCE RESOURCES
MEDICAID
State health insurance for everyone with low income. For 2019 individuals who make 1,395/mo or less qualify. You cannot have assets more than 1000 minus one car and one house. If you had a recent life event (job loss, injury etc) wait 30 days from last paycheck to apply. This will show decrease in income, they only want 30 days worth of proof and able to prove the income is below 1395. No premiums, no visit or med copays (except name brand meds are sometimes $1). Application for both Medicaid and MAWD are at the website below. Check your household size and income requirements here. You can apply for these if you live with roommates/partners as long as you have separate finances.
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MAWD
Medical assistance for workers with disabilities; you can make more money for this one (2,527.50/ month) you have a premium with this one, usually around $50/mo but you must have an established chronic health condition that is well documented. (Asthma, depression, chronic pain all count.) Application for both Medicaid and MAWD are at the website below. Check your household size and income requirements here. You can apply for these if you live with roommates/partners as long as you have separate finances.
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HEALTH INSURANCE MARKETPLACE
You can apply for insurance if you have a life change (pregnancy, job loss, move) outside of the open enrollment period (October to December).
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LGBTQIA+ RESOURCES
ANTI-VIOLENCE PROJECT
“AVP empowers lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and HIV-affected communities and allies to end all forms of violence through organizing and education, and supports survivors through counseling and advocacy. The number below is their 24-Hour Bilingual Hotline, provided for LGBTQ+ individuals who are experiencing harassment or assault.
212-714-1124 | Website
ATTIC YOUTH CENTER
Social Support, workshops, life skills and community center for LGBTQI+ youth. Typically open for drop in times 3-4 M-F and Vogue nights every friday from 7-8.
255 S 16th St Philadelphia PA 19102
(215) 545- 4331 | Website
FORGE
Improving the lives of transgender and SOFFA individuals since 1994, building strong connections, providing resources, and empowering personal growth. Hotline listed below. Website contains various publications, resources, and directories for transgender individuals.
414-559-2123 | Website
GALAEI
Umbrella organization for; Transequity project - Trans Equity Project provides peer-based support for trans individuals (trans encompasses any individual who does not identify as cisgender). Galaei provides client-centered, non-judgmental HIV prevention services such as free condoms and lube; free, confidential HIV and STI (sexually transmitted infection) testing, sexual health counseling, same-day linkage to medical care for people diagnosed with HIV; and access to pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) Connecting Latinos en Pareja is a community-based HIV prevention and treatment study for men in same-sex relationships and/or men who have ongoing sexual relationships. This study is open for both Latinxs and non-Latinxs and HIV positive and HIV negative individuals.
149 W. Susquehanna Ave, North Philadelphia, PA 19122
267-457-3912 | Website
VALLEY YOUTH HOUSE
Multiple locations throughout SW PA - Shelter for runaway and homeless youth up to age 21 (Synergy project). Supportive housing (PRIDE age 18-24).
1500 Sansom Street, Suite 300A, Philadelphia, PA 19102
215-925-3180 | Website
MAZZONI CENTER
Multi-Service provider for LGBTQI+ populations. Provides hormone therapy & management on site. Has therapy services, there is a 6 month wait typically and they will also not treat complicated cases (i.e. co-occurring disorders). 4:15-7 on Wednesdays is a drop in group (first come first served for youth/ young adults 14-24). In addition they offer Intensive outpatient therapy with LGBTQI+ focus for those in recovery. Pep and PReP are offered. Condom distribution and food bank offered for patients of clinic and those who are HIV+.
1348 Bainbridge Street Philadelphia, PA 19147
215-563-0652 | Website
NETWORK/LA RED
The Network/La Red is a survivor-led, social justice organization that works to end partner abuse in lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, SM, polyamorous, and queer communities. The Network/La Red’s 24-hour hotline (listed below) provides confidential emotional support, information, referrals, safety planning, and crisis intervention for lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer and/or transgender folks, as well as folks in SM/kink and non-monogamous communities who are being abused or have been abused by a partner.
617-742-4911 (Voice) | 800-832-1901 (Toll-Free) | Website
NORTHWEST NETWORK
Hotline for LGBT survivors of abuse, Can provide local referrals. Our office hours are from Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. “The NW Network increases our communities’ ability to support the self-determination and safety of bisexual, transgender, lesbian and gay survivors of abuse through education, organizing and advocacy.”
206-568-7777 | Website
ACTION WELLNESS
Multiple locations. Medical case management for those living with HIV and other Chronic illnesses. Access to DEFA grants, and AIDS fund grants for HIV+. Club 1509 for MSM population (provides prep, free condoms, education. Assistance navigating insurance, etc).
215-981-0088 | Website
LEGAL
COMMUNITY LEGAL SERVICES
Multiple locations - Check their intake flyer here to see if they cover your legal need some services include - landlord tenant issues. Utility issues, disability payments, debt, employment, fraud etc. Intake information and hours in 14 languages under “Get Legal help” on right hand side of main page. CLS doesn't do divorces or criminal defending. See resources below for additional assistance.
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DIY DIVORCE
Total cost is $334.00, if the split is amicable and both parties are able to sign paperwork. Also an affidavit for IFP or In Forma Pauperis is available to waive fees related to the divorce making the total cost about $23 for filing fees. Those documents and instructions on how to complete without paying a lawyer are here.
More Information
LEGAL CLINIC FOR THE DISABLED
General intake line open Wednesdays from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Landlord/ tenant issue line is Monday and thursday 9:30a - 12:30p (215-587-3460). Must have a disability (asthma, diabetes and other common disorders are included) and meet income requirements (for single person in Philadelphia income must be $2,022 a month or lower)
215-587-3350 General Intake | 215-587-3460 Landlord/Tenant Issue | Website
SEX WORKER RESOURCES
PROJECT SAFE
Provides delivery of harm reduction supplies to workers. Bad date sheet. Weekly drop in space for shower, meetings, harm reduction and safe sex supplies. Sliding scale health clinics (no insurance, including non-citizens).
1-866-509-7233 | Website
SEXUAL ASSAULT RESOURCES
In the Philadelphia area, free medical treatment is provided to rape victims at Episcopal Hospital (Front and Lehigh) and Thomas Jefferson University Hospital (Center City). (Project SAFE, 2019)
PSARC - PHILADELPHIA SEXUAL ASSAULT RESPONSE CENTER
Center provides - Forensic medical evaluation (medical accompaniment advocates from WOAR on site to assist those who request it.) Injury documentation, forensic photography, pregnancy prevention, sexually transmitted infection prevention, HIV prevention, follow-up care, court testimony, victim advocacy linkage. “PSARC works closely with the Philadelphia Police Department's Special Victims Unit, the Philadelphia District Attorney's Office, Women Organized Against Rape (WOAR), and the Philadelphia Sexual Assault Advisory Committee to provide a survivor-centered approach to sexual assault. PSARC cares for victims regardless of their cooperation with law enforcement.”
300 E. Hunting Park Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19124
215-800-1589
WOAR - WOMAN ORGANIZED AGAINST RAPE
Free therapy to those sexually abused or assaulted, Support group, court accompaniment, medical accompaniment (volunteers). 24 hotline number below.
215-985-3333 | Website
WOMEN AGAINST ABUSE
Can help with safety planning, relocation services and temporary shelter services. Call the citywide, 24-hour Philadelphia Domestic Violence Hotline, listed below, anytime for crisis intervention, safety planning, resources and referrals. All calls are free, confidential and anonymous.
1-866-723-3014 | Website
PCAR - PENNSYLVANIA COALITION AGAINST RAPE
Founded in 1975, PCAR works to end sexual violence and advocates for the rights and needs of all sexual assault victims. PCAR partners with a network of rape crisis programs to bring help, hope, and healing around issues of sexual violence to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. PCAR launched the Sexual Violence Legal Assistance Project in 2018 to provide holistic legal services to survivors of sexual violence. They operate the National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC), which identifies, develops and disseminates resources regarding all aspects of sexual violence prevention and intervention. Most helpful resource is the library located here, searchable by topic/date/etc.
Website | Crisis Hotline 1-888-772-7227
RAINN
RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) is the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization. RAINN created and operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline online.rainn.org y rainn.org/es in partnership with more than 1,000 local sexual assault service providers across the country and operates the DoD Safe Helpline for the Department of Defense. RAINN also carries out programs to prevent sexual violence, help survivors, and ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice.
Website | App | 800.656.HOPE
SEXUAL + REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH RESOURCES
WOMEN’S MEDICAL FUND
“Helps women, teens and transgender communities who live in Southeastern PA (Philadelphia, Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery counties), or who are having an abortion in Southeastern PA.” Provides financial assistance to individuals who are pregnant and are unable to afford their abortion procedure.
215-564-6622
| Website
TESTING.COM FOR PHILADELPHIA
A database of Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) testing sites, including community testing centers, ways to order at-home testing kits, and general information regarding cost, what’s including in the test, and more relevant details. This links you to the Philadelphia page, however you can use this database to search anywhere in the US.
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NURX.COM
Testing is done via a kit mailed to the patient who then collects the samples and mails it back to the company. Provides online support 7 days a week and 3 different kits that test for different STI groupings.
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SLIDING SCALE HEALTH CLINICS
(NO INSURANCE, INCLUDING NON-CITIZENS)
CITY HEALTH CENTERS
Health center 1-1400 Lombard only does walk in STD and HIV testing! Health centers are also able to provide treatment for suspected/diagnosed STI/HIV infections. For exact times of each location, see website below. Most are primary care only and some have dental. Anyone can go regardless of insurance or citizen status.
Health Center #2 1700 South Broad Street 19145 | 215-685-1803
Health Center #3 555 S. 43rd St 19104 | 215-685-7504
Health Center #4 4400 Haverford Ave 19104 | 215-685-7601
Health Center #5 1900 N. 20th St 19121 | 215-685-2933
Health Center #6 301 W. Girard Ave 19123 | 215-685-3803
Strawberry Mansion Health Center 2840 Dauphin St 19132 | 215-685-2401 (Specializes in HIV care)
Health Center #9 131 E. Chelten Ave 19144 | 215-685-5701
Health Center #10 2230 Cottman Ave 19149 | 215-685-0639
DELAWARE VALLEY COMMUNITY HEALTH
Several locations throughout the city. Primary care, Dental, Behavioral Health, Refugee Services on Mondays. Pharmacy on site.
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FPCN - FAMILY PRACTICE AND COUNSELING NETWORK
Abbottsford Falls FPCN: Primary care, Behavioral Health and Dental. Family planning services (STI, HIV and PReP services are free). Pharmacy on site. Psych Nurse Practitioner on site for prescription.
4700 Wissahickon Ave, Bldg D, Suite 119, Philadelphia PA 19144
215-843-9720 | Website
11th St FPCN: Primary care, Behavioral Health and Dental. Family planning services (STI, HIV and PReP services are free). Pharmacy on site. Psych Nurse Practitioner on site for prescription.
850 N 11th St, Philadelphia, PA 19123
215-769-1100 | Website
Health Annex FPCN: Primary care, Behavioral Health and Dental. Family planning services (STI, HIV and PReP services are free). Pharmacy nearby. Psych Nurse Practitioner on site for prescription.
6120 Woodland Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19142
215-727-4721 | Website
GPHA - GREATER PHILADELPHIA HEALTH ACTION INC.
Several locations throughout the city. Though through some experience the wait for services in primary care is incredibly long, sometimes hours, at multiple locations. The GPHA Woodland Ave location is pretty organized and recently remodeled. Staff is friendly and receptive, less extensive wait time. The GPHA AL-Assist location specializes in drug and alcohol treatment and co-occurring disorders, but welcome those patients for talk therapy as well. Most treatments provided by LCSWs but have an attending psych NP on site to connect with once care has been established. Pharmacy next door. If you have insurance (private or medicaid) there is little to no wait time. See the website for additional information and contact for 10+ locations.
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STEPHEN KLEIN WELLNESS CENTER
Open to those with Medicare and medicaid. Dental, Primary care and behavioral health. Partnership with Project Home. 2144 Cecil B. Moore Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19121
215-320-6187 | Website
FEDERALLY QUALIFIED HEALTH CENTERS LIST
Additional Health Care Centers in Philadelphia are listed here.
SLIDING SCALE TALK THERAPY
CENTER FOR GROWTH
This outpatient counseling center has locations in Fairmount and Society Hill. The center offers individual therapy on a sliding scale and shares self-help tips on its website. Sliding scale services provided by students getting their masters or doctorate in social work, counseling or psychology. Sliding scale: $35 to $200 for individual counseling, $10 a session for support groups Typically limited amount of students on in summer months, wait time is about 3 months. Call for more information on specifics of sliding scale and choosing a therapist.
Art Museum/Fairmount: 2401 Pennsylvania Ave., Suite 1A2 | Directions
Society Hill: 233 S. Sixth St., Suite C-33 | Directions
215-922-5683 |Website
COUNCIL FOR RELATIONSHIPS
Provides sliding scale therapy starting at $18/hr. Therapy provided by masters level social work, counseling, or psych students. Wait time is about 3 months. Typically does not have low fee therapy provided by interns/students over the summer months.
Center City: 1800 JFK Blvd, Suite 888, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Philadelphia, PA: University City 4025 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19104
215-382-6680 | Website
DREXEL PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICE CENTER
Provide sliding scale services based on income. Services provided by psychology students.
Stratton Hall, 2nd Floor, 3201 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19104
215-553-7128 | Website
GALAEI
Transequity project - Trans Equity Project provides peer-based support for trans individuals (trans encompasses any individual who does not identify as cisgender)
149 W. Susquehanna Ave, North Philadelphia, PA 19122
267-457-3912 | Website
MAZZONI CENTER
This healthcare provider for the LGBTQIA+ community in Philadelphia offers health and wellness support including outpatient mental and behavioral health services. Sliding scale: Fees for individual therapy are personalized to income. Call for more information on specifics of sliding scale. Wait time is about 6 months, shorter for medicaid.
1348 Bainbridge St Philadelphia, PA 19147
215-563-0652 ext. 248 | Website
OPEN PATH PSYCHOTHERAPY COLLECTIVE
Open Path Psychotherapy Collective is a non-profit nationwide network of mental health professionals dedicated to providing in-office mental health care at a steeply reduced rate to individuals, couples, children, and families in need. About 80 practitioners in Philadelphia area.
1-800-268-2833 | Website
PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES CENTER AT TEMPLE
($20-$40 per session) and testing fees ($220-$540) and flexible treatment hours for clients. Our fees are based on a sliding scale according to clients’ ability to pay. Staffed by Psychology students. Limited availability in the summer. Long potential wait.
1509 Cecil B. Moore Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19121 - Located on the 4th floor of the Entertainment and Community Education Center (ECEC), Room 420.
215-204-7100 | Website
THERAPY CENTER OF PHILADELPHIA
A nonprofit serving women, transgender and gender non-conforming adult communities. TCP’s main office is in Center City and a satellite office at Inner Rhythms Music and Therapy Center in West Philadelphia. Fee is determined on a sliding scale based on income and number of dependents. The fee is determined at intake and then reassessed every year. Sliding scale: $35 to $120 individual and couples, $20 to $70 group therapy, Established rate plus $25 for intake.
Center City: 315 Walnut St., Suite 1004
West Philadelphia: 4145 Chestnut St.
215-567-1111 | Website
ADDITIONAL OPTIONS
Article titled, ”Mental health guide: Where to get therapy on a sliding scale in Philadelphia”
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SUBSTANCE RECOVERY + HARM REDUCTION
PREVENTION POINT
Provides harm reduction and substance recovery services. Syringe exchange, mobile wound care, treatment programs, case management, health care, legal advocacy, temporary housing.
2913-2915 Kensington Avenue, Philadelphia PA 19134
215-634-5272 | Website
WOMEN CHANGE
Recovery based, semi-private housing with supportive implements such as groups, case management and employment services.
2042 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-232-1984 | Website
UTILITIES
COUNTY ASSISTANCE OFFICE CRISIS GRANT
Need shut off notice and provides up to $300 to keep utilities on.
County Assistance Office - 801 Market St, 5th Fl. Philadelphia, PA 19107 | Website
USEF - UTILITY EMERGENCY SERVICES FUND
Contact to see who is holding grant funds for each utility (electric, gas or water) they can direct you to different agencies in the city. Bill must be $1500 or less, and must have a shut off notice. “UESF is committed to a holistic, preventive, and cost-efficient approach to assisting vulnerable families impacted by housing crises. We are a one-stop shop that offers immediate resources and empowers families to address the root causes of their utility and housing crisis.“
1608 Walnut Street, Suite 600, Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-972-5170 | Website
COMCAST INTERNET ESSENTIALS
$9.95/month internet for anyone on public assistance (SNAP, SSI, WIC, Medical Assistance) Cannot have started services with Comcast within 90 prior to signing up or have outstanding balance owed to them less than 1 year old.
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