Support Center for Prison Advocacy
Action AIDS (Center City)1216 Arch Street, 6th Floor Philadelphia, PA 19107 Phone: 215-386-1981 Fax: 215-382-0218Website: http://www.actionaids.org Description: Action AIDS services include advocacy, casemanagement and referral, practical assistance of volunteer buddies,support groups, consumer feedback group, psychologicalcounseling, immediate seating, job training, and counseling, andeducation programs. See website for all Action AIDS locations.AIDS Activities Coordinating Office (AACO)1101 Market Street, 9th Floor Philadelphia, PA 19107 Phone: 215-685-5600 Fax: 215-685-5293Hotline: 800-985-AIDS Spanish: 215-985-3350Website: http://www.phila.gov/health/units/aaco/ Description: AACO administers federal, state and city funded HIV/AIDS programs in Philadelphia through collaborative servicecontracts with community-based organizations. AACO coordinatesHIV/AIDS Planning and policy activities throughout the PDPH;conducts AIDS surveillance activities in accordance with federal,state and county laws and requirements; oversees PDPHepidemiological activities related to HIV/AIDS, including publicationof surveillance reports; and conducts HIV/AIDS education andtraining for professional, civic and community groups. BHSI (Behavioral Health Service Initiative)801 Market Street, 7th FloorPhiladelphia, PA 19107 Phone: 215-546-1200/Phone: 215-546-6435Description: BHSI is a funding program for Philadelphians who areuninsured and in need of drug and alcohol treatment such as detox,inpatient/ outpatient treatment, and methadone maintenance. Books Through Bars4722 Baltimore AvenuePhiladelphia, PA 19143 Phone: 215-727-8170Website: http://www.booksthroughbars.org/ Description: Books Through Bars provides hundreds of packages ofquality reading material for prisoners each month. Since the 1980s,they have encouraged positive change in prisoners througheducation behind bars and on and successful reintegration on theoutside. Additional programs include prisoner art publications,national and local prison library project, political education and publiceducational projects. CBH (Community Behavioral Health)801 Market Street, 7th Floor Philadelphia, PA 19107 Phone: 215-413-3100 Delegate line: 215-685-4420Hotline: 888-545-2600 Mental Health/ Substance Use CrisisReferralsWebsite: http://www.phila-bhs.org Description: CBH offers behavioral health coverage for people onMedicaid. They support 5 Crisis Response Centers around the city for people in mental health crisis. See the Crisis Response Centerfor more information. CHAMP (Community HIV/AIDS Mobilization Projects) (also see Project UNSHACKLE)80 A Fourth Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11217 Phone: 212-987-7955 Fax: 401-633-7793Website: http://www.champnetwork.org/ Description: CHAMP is a national initiative building a powerfulcommunity-based movement bridging HIV/AIDS, human rights, andstruggles for social, racial and economic justice. They unite diverseconstituencies to press for the development and distribution of abroad, effective range of HIV prevention options and programs, andfor policies that address the inequality, bias and discrimination thatare at the heart of the epidemic. Since their founding in 2003,CHAMP has filled a major gap in domestic HIV advocacy byaddressing a range of prevention issues in a human rights and socialjustice framework, winning distinct and meaningful campaigns forchange at the local, state and federal levels while increasing theorganizing skills of people of color, women, LGBT people and youth.CHOICE1233 Locust Street, 3rd Floor Philadelphia, PA 19107 Hotline: 215-985-3300 Fax: 215-985-3343Toll free: 800-848-3367 Spanish: 215-985-3350Blueprint for a Safer Philadelphia Hotline: 888-570-BLUE (2583)Email: [email protected] Description: Concern for Health Options: Information, Care andEducation- increases access to accurate information and essentialservices concerning reproductive, sexual, and family health,empowers people through education and counseling, and providesservices with empathy and respect. Hotline counselors solicitconsumer feedback and work with health care providers to improveclient services. CHOP (Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia): Main Building34th & Civic Center Boulevard Philadelphia, PA 19104 Phone: 215-590-1000Website: http://www.chop.edu Description: Clinic for children and families with AIDS. Providesinpatient and outpatient care for children with HIV/AIDS. Servicesinclude HIV antibody testing, pre and post test counseling,evaluation and treatment of HIV/AIDS and pharmacy services. CHOP: Adolescent Care Center3550 Market Street, 4th Floor Philadelphia, PA 19104 Phone: 215-590-4943 Fax: 215-590-0426 Toll free: 877-877-423-TEENAlternate number: 215-590-1154 Teens can call for testing orhealth education Website: http://www.chop.eduDescription: Serves at-risk and HIV infected youth ages 12-24.Free anonymous, rapid HIV testing and counseling for teens andyoung adults. Provides comprehensive, inter-disciplinary primaryand/or consultative care, and support groups fro HIV positive youth. COLOURS Organization, Inc112 North Broad Street, 11th Floor Philadelphia, PA 19107 Phone: 215-496-0330 Fax: 215-496-0354Website: http://www.coloursorganization.org/ Description: Support, prevention and education services for gay,lesbian, bi-sexual, transgender, and questioning adults and youthof color. Community Educational Centers at George W Hill Correctional Facility- Delaware County500 Cheyney Road Thornton, PA 19373 Phone: 610-361-3200 Fax: 610-361-9689Website: http://www.co.delaware.pa.us/depts/prison.html Description: Community Education Centers provide inmates withservices that include adult basic education and GED program, workrelease program, woodshop training program, alcohol and narcoticsanonymous, sex offenders and drug/alcohol group therapy andreligious groups. Community Legal Services1424 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19102 Welfare Law Line: 215-227-6485 Phone: 215-981-3700 Fax: 215-981-0434 Website: http://www.clsphila.org Description: Provides free legal help for low-income residents ofPhiladelphia. Specializes in employment problems, employmentproblems with criminal records, problems with landlord, publichousing, DHS, SSI disability benefits, and problems with utilities.Please call to verify walk in hours. Community Legal Services3638 North Broad Street (Broad/Erie) Philadelphia 19140 Phone: 215-227-2400Website:http://www.clsphila.org Description: Provides free legal help for low-income residents ofPhiladelphia. The office at Broad and Erie specializes in welfare,food stamps, medical assistance, SSI and disability benefits, nursinghome and other elderly issues, utilities, mortgages, property taxes,loans and consumer scams, and bankruptcy/ debt collection. Pleasecall to verify walk-in hours.Crisis Response Center: Einstein at Germantown Community Center1 Penn Boulevard Philadelphia PA 19140 Phone: 215-951-8300Website: http://www.phila-bhs.org/memebers/emergencies.html Description: Intake mental health center for adults and youth whoare having a mental health or substance use emergency. City-wide youth assessment component available. See website for a full listing of locations.
Daddy UniverseCityWebsite: www.daddyuniv.com Daddy UniverseCity is a website dedicated to fatherhood. It is awebsite full of information and resources for Dads and Fathers andincludes a one-stop shop for fatherhood. Daddy UniverseCity offersorientation for men who do not have children (Freshman), expectingDads (Sophomore), new Dads (Junior), existing Dads (Senior) andsecond time Dads (Alumni). Defenders Association1441 Sansom StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19102-3004 Phone: 215-568-3190Website: http://www.phila.gov/defender/index.html Description: The Defender’s Association provides high quality legalassistance for indigent criminal defendants in the Philadelphia Courtsystem. EXIT-US 5253 Montour Street Philadelphia, PA 19124 Phone: 215-626-1915Email: [email protected]Website: http://www.exitus.weebly.com Description: After eleven years of incarceration, Thomas Ford established EXIT-US, a supportive services re-entry program providing formerly incarcerated men and women the opportunity to design their own freedom through mentoring, network development, career planning (including job search & retention support) and other essential services & referrals. Family Planning Council260 South Broad Street, Suite 1000 Philadelphia, PA 19102 Phone: 215-985-2600 Fax: 215-732-1252E-mail:[email protected] Website: http://familyplanning.org/ Description: Provides family-centered medical care and casemanagement services. Coordinates funding to agencies providingoutreach, education and prevention at the community level. Providescoordinated outreach to incarcerated HIV parents and their childrenand assists in continuity of care after release or parole. FIR (Forensic Intensive Recovery Program)260 South Broad Street, 18th Floor Philadelphia, PA 19102 Phone: 215-985-2500 Fax: 215-985-2440Housing Coordinator: 215-985-2536Reentry Services: 215-790-2430Website: http://www.firprogram.org Description: FIR is a prison deferral initiative that offers eligiblecriminal offenders substance abuse treatment in lieu of incarceration.All clients must be referred through the Defender’s Associate ofPhiladelphia. Homeless Advocacy Project- Veterans Program42 South 15th Street, 4th Floor Philadelphia, PA 19102 Phone: 215-523-9595 Fax: 215-981-3866Toll free: 800-837-2672Website: http://www.homelessadvocacyproject.org/veteransproject.shtml Description: HAP’s Veterans Program is the only legal assistanceprogram of it’s’ kind in Philadelphia targeting homeless veterans.They educate and advocate on behalf of homeless veterans onissues such as consumer and credit problems, landlord/tenantdisputes, family law issues, veterans benefits, and more. Horizon House: Philadelphia County120 South 30th Street Philadelphia, PA 19104 Phone: 215-386-3838 Fax: 215-386-4854Website: http://www.hhinc.org/ Description: Since 1952, Horizon House has been a resource in thecommunity to adults with psychiatric or developmental disabilities,drug and alcohol addictions, and/or homelessness by providing acontinuum of services and supports and community resourcecoordination. Visit our website for a list of all locations. Human Rights Coalition4134 Lancaster Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19104 Phone: 215-387-6155Website: www.hrcoalition.com Description: Human Rights Coalition-Chester Community ResourceCenter and Outreach Project (HRC-Chester) is comprised ofprisoner’s families, former and current prisoners and concernedcitizens working together for prison and re-entry reform and betterlaws. They also focus on community programs, which aim toprevent school dropouts and rally support for remedial programs forHigh Risk Youth. HRC-Chester is a branch of the Human RightsCoalition and regional member of the NAACP's Pennsylvania PrisonProject and Education Not Incarceration Delaware Valley. IMPACT Services1952 East Allegheny AvenuePhiladelphia, PA 19103. Phone: 215-739-1600Description: Provides job readiness training and job placementassistance to Philadelphia County adjudicated drug offenders. Mustbe referred through FIR Program. Also offers employmentassistance to non-custodial fathers (18-30) who were in prison. IMPACT Veterans Services174 West Allegheny Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19103 Phone: 215-739-3525 Description: Helps homeless and disadvantaged veterans reclaimtheir lives and self-sufficiency through programs, which include;Supportive Housing; Employment Programs; and Dual DiagnosisProgram, which recognizes veterans struggling with both mentalillness and substance abuse Just Detention International332 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 340 Los Angeles, CA 90010 Phone: 213-384-1400 Fax: 213-384-14111025 Vermont Ave NW, 3rd Floor Washington, DC 20005 Phone: 202-580-6971 Fax: 202-638-6056Website: http://www.justdetention.org/ Description: Just Detention International (JDI) is a human rightsorganization that seeks to end sexual abuse in all forms of detention.JDI is the only organization of its kind that focuses exclusively onending rape behind bars. Kingdom Care Re-entry Network1606 Mifflin Street Philadelphia, PA 19145 Phone: 215-334-3343 x23 Fax:215-334-1330Website: http://www.kcrnonline.org Description: Kingdom Care Re-entry Network trains and providespersonal volunteer mentors for ex-offenders, provides life skillsdevelopment, spiritual renewal and holistic human services,education, and tutoring, job training, housing, and counseling. Lax Center (Jonathon Lax Treatment Center)1233 Locust Street, 5th Floor Philadelphia, PA 19107 Phone: 215-790-1788 Fax: 215-732-5490Website: http://www.fight.org Description: A project of Philadelphia FIGHT, this community-basedHIV treatment center provides innovative care for people living withHIV and AIDS, including access to research, case management, andcommunity involvement. Maternity Care Coalition: (MOMobile)2000 Hamilton Street, Suite 205Philadelphia, PA 19130 Phone: 215-972-0700 Fax: 215-972-8266Website: http://www.momobile.org/ Description: MCC works to improve maternal and child health andwell being through direct service, community and professionaleducation, research, and advocacy. They offer “MOMobile”, EarlyHead Start, cribs, and research, community engagement, and HIVprevention programs
Daddy UniverseCityWebsite: www.daddyuniv.com Daddy UniverseCity is a website dedicated to fatherhood. It is awebsite full of information and resources for Dads and Fathers andincludes a one-stop shop for fatherhood. Daddy UniverseCity offersorientation for men who do not have children (Freshman), expectingDads (Sophomore), new Dads (Junior), existing Dads (Senior) andsecond time Dads (Alumni). Defenders Association1441 Sansom StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19102-3004 Phone: 215-568-3190Website: http://www.phila.gov/defender/index.html Description: The Defender’s Association provides high quality legalassistance for indigent criminal defendants in the Philadelphia Courtsystem. EXIT-US 5253 Montour Street Philadelphia, PA 19124 Phone: 215-626-1915Email: [email protected]Website: http://www.exitus.weebly.com Description: After eleven years of incarceration, Thomas Ford established EXIT-US, a supportive services re-entry program providing formerly incarcerated men and women the opportunity to design their own freedom through mentoring, network development, career planning (including job search & retention support) and other essential services & referrals. Family Planning Council260 South Broad Street, Suite 1000 Philadelphia, PA 19102 Phone: 215-985-2600 Fax: 215-732-1252E-mail:[email protected] Website: http://familyplanning.org/ Description: Provides family-centered medical care and casemanagement services. Coordinates funding to agencies providingoutreach, education and prevention at the community level. Providescoordinated outreach to incarcerated HIV parents and their childrenand assists in continuity of care after release or parole. FIR (Forensic Intensive Recovery Program)260 South Broad Street, 18th Floor Philadelphia, PA 19102 Phone: 215-985-2500 Fax: 215-985-2440Housing Coordinator: 215-985-2536Reentry Services: 215-790-2430Website: http://www.firprogram.org Description: FIR is a prison deferral initiative that offers eligiblecriminal offenders substance abuse treatment in lieu of incarceration.All clients must be referred through the Defender’s Associate ofPhiladelphia. Homeless Advocacy Project- Veterans Program42 South 15th Street, 4th Floor Philadelphia, PA 19102 Phone: 215-523-9595 Fax: 215-981-3866Toll free: 800-837-2672Website: http://www.homelessadvocacyproject.org/veteransproject.shtml Description: HAP’s Veterans Program is the only legal assistanceprogram of it’s’ kind in Philadelphia targeting homeless veterans.They educate and advocate on behalf of homeless veterans onissues such as consumer and credit problems, landlord/tenantdisputes, family law issues, veterans benefits, and more. Horizon House: Philadelphia County120 South 30th Street Philadelphia, PA 19104 Phone: 215-386-3838 Fax: 215-386-4854Website: http://www.hhinc.org/ Description: Since 1952, Horizon House has been a resource in thecommunity to adults with psychiatric or developmental disabilities,drug and alcohol addictions, and/or homelessness by providing acontinuum of services and supports and community resourcecoordination. Visit our website for a list of all locations. Human Rights Coalition4134 Lancaster Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19104 Phone: 215-387-6155Website: www.hrcoalition.com Description: Human Rights Coalition-Chester Community ResourceCenter and Outreach Project (HRC-Chester) is comprised ofprisoner’s families, former and current prisoners and concernedcitizens working together for prison and re-entry reform and betterlaws. They also focus on community programs, which aim toprevent school dropouts and rally support for remedial programs forHigh Risk Youth. HRC-Chester is a branch of the Human RightsCoalition and regional member of the NAACP's Pennsylvania PrisonProject and Education Not Incarceration Delaware Valley. IMPACT Services1952 East Allegheny AvenuePhiladelphia, PA 19103. Phone: 215-739-1600Description: Provides job readiness training and job placementassistance to Philadelphia County adjudicated drug offenders. Mustbe referred through FIR Program. Also offers employmentassistance to non-custodial fathers (18-30) who were in prison. IMPACT Veterans Services174 West Allegheny Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19103 Phone: 215-739-3525 Description: Helps homeless and disadvantaged veterans reclaimtheir lives and self-sufficiency through programs, which include;Supportive Housing; Employment Programs; and Dual DiagnosisProgram, which recognizes veterans struggling with both mentalillness and substance abuse Just Detention International332 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 340 Los Angeles, CA 90010 Phone: 213-384-1400 Fax: 213-384-14111025 Vermont Ave NW, 3rd Floor Washington, DC 20005 Phone: 202-580-6971 Fax: 202-638-6056Website: http://www.justdetention.org/ Description: Just Detention International (JDI) is a human rightsorganization that seeks to end sexual abuse in all forms of detention.JDI is the only organization of its kind that focuses exclusively onending rape behind bars. Kingdom Care Re-entry Network1606 Mifflin Street Philadelphia, PA 19145 Phone: 215-334-3343 x23 Fax:215-334-1330Website: http://www.kcrnonline.org Description: Kingdom Care Re-entry Network trains and providespersonal volunteer mentors for ex-offenders, provides life skillsdevelopment, spiritual renewal and holistic human services,education, and tutoring, job training, housing, and counseling. Lax Center (Jonathon Lax Treatment Center)1233 Locust Street, 5th Floor Philadelphia, PA 19107 Phone: 215-790-1788 Fax: 215-732-5490Website: http://www.fight.org Description: A project of Philadelphia FIGHT, this community-basedHIV treatment center provides innovative care for people living withHIV and AIDS, including access to research, case management, andcommunity involvement. Maternity Care Coalition: (MOMobile)2000 Hamilton Street, Suite 205Philadelphia, PA 19130 Phone: 215-972-0700 Fax: 215-972-8266Website: http://www.momobile.org/ Description: MCC works to improve maternal and child health andwell being through direct service, community and professionaleducation, research, and advocacy. They offer “MOMobile”, EarlyHead Start, cribs, and research, community engagement, and HIVprevention programs
