Special Education Transition Information
This site will provide students and families with important information regarding Transition for students ages 14-21. It is our goal to update this website with valuable resources to include Post-Secondary Education, Employment, and Independent Living Information. It is never too early to begin planning for life after BCTHS.
Community Resources/Contact Information
Bucks County Department of Mental Health Developmental Programs
215-444-2800
Bucks County Department of Behavioral Health
215-444-2720
Bucks County Drug & Alcohol Commission Inc
215-773-9313
Emergency Numbers
Bucks County Mental Health 24- Hour Crisis Intervention Services
1-800-499-7455
Lenape Valley Crisis Center
Lower Bucks- 215-785-9765
Bucks County Children and Youth
215-348-6900
NOVA Hotline (Network of Victim Assistance)
1-800-675-6900
Mental Health Services
The following agencies provide services to people with no Insurance and those with Medical Assistance and Insurance:
Lenape Valley Foundation- 215-345-5300
NHS Human Services- 215-788-8175
Penndel Mental Health Center- 215-752-1541
Penn Foundation- 215- 257-6551
The following agencies provide services and support to people with Medical Assistance and Insurance:
Family Service Association of Bucks County- 215-757-6916
New Life of Community Health Services, Inc. 215-638-8600
Pan American MH 215-788-6080
Drug and Alcohol Services
Bucks County Drug and Alcohol Commission, Inc- 215-773-9313
Housing Assistance
Bucks County Housing Link (For individuals who are homeless or experiencing housing-related crisis)- 1-800-810-4434
Financial and Food Assistance
Bucks County Opportunity Council (Food, panty, utility aid & self-sufficiency programs)
Bristol 215-781-2661
Social Security Administration 1-800-772-1213
Dept. of Public Welfare (Programs include cash assistance, food stamps, and Medical Assistance Insurance)- 215-781-3300
Transportation Information
Bucks County Transport (Applications and appointment scheduling for Medical Assistance Transportation Program, Persons with Disabilities Program, Warminster Rush, and Doylestown Dart) 1-888-795-0740
Behavioral Health-Health Choice Resource and Referral
Magellan Health Services 1-877-769-9784
Advocacy/Peer Support For Young/Adults
Voice and Vision Inc 1-800-734-5665
The Council of Southeast PA Inc- 1-800-221-6333 (M-F 9:00-5:00)
Disability Rights PA 1-800-692-7443
Listed below are important community contact numbers/resources:
- Center for Independent Living: 215-781-5070
- Office of Vocational Rehabilitation:484-250-4340
- Bucks County Dept. of Mental Health/Mental Retardation:
- 215-442-0760
- Lenape Valley Foundation: 215-345-5300
- Northwestern Human Services: 215-949-3230
- Penn Foundation: 215-257-6551
- Penndel Mental Health: 215-572-1541
- NOVA (Network of Victim Assistance): 1-800-675-6900
- Social Security Administration: 1-800-772-1213
- PA Disability Rights Network: 1-800-692-7443
REGISTER WITH A BASE SERVICE UNIT:
To obtain Mental Health or Early Intervention services, contact the agency closest to you; For Developmental Programs information and intake contact the Department of Mental Health/Developmental Programs at 215-444-2800.
Bucks County Mental Health/Developmental Programs
600 Louis Drive
Suite 101
Warminster, PA 18974
215-444-2800
Developmental Programs
Services include Case Management/Service Coordination, Family Driven Support Services, Information and Referral and Consultation and Education. Residential Services include: Home Based, Family Living, Supported Living and Community Living Arrangements (CLA). The Program also administers Vocational Services, Competitive Employment, Vocational Rehabilitation, and Adult Training.
Modern Driver Institute: Quakertown
Phone: (267) 772-8689
Email: mike@moderndriver.org
Transition Resources















Secondary Transition Website- BCIU
This website, which is continually updated, provides youth, young adults, parents, and professionals with secondary transition resources to facilitate a young person’s progress towards post-secondary goals related to education, employment, and community living. Scroll through this homepage to find topics that are of interest to you.
Special Needs Trust Fund Information
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Save the Date!!
Special Needs Housing Resources Event
Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Doylestown YMCA - 2500 Lower State Rd Doylestown, PA
Sponsored by 1847Financial:
What an amazing lineup we've assembled for an information-packed evening. Please RSVP as this event is expected to be standing room only!
Sara Crimm – Families CCAN – Readiness for Independence
Beth Rosenwasser, PhD – Judith Creed Horizons for Achieving Independence (JCHAI) – The JCHAI Model – Independence Built Through Community
Kimberly Krauter – Advanced Living Communities – Innovative Housing Trends
Sabrina Conyon & Jessica Cichocki – Access Services - Lifesharing and Independent Living Options
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Interested in hosting a workshop for your families? Should your employer be offering something similar? Please reach out to Pat!
Upcoming Fall Workshops:
Tuesday October 15th, 6:30pm
Hosted by: YMCA of Bucks County - Newtown
190 S Sycamore St
Newtown, PA 18940
Wednesday October 23rd, 6:00pm
Hosted by: Avon Grove School District
Avon Grove Intermediate School
395 S Jennersville Rd
West Grove, PA 19390
Tuesday, October 29th, 6:30pm
Hosted by: Mercy School for Special Learning
The Mercy School for Special Learning
830 S Woodward St
Allentown, PA 18103
Wednesday November 6th, 6:30pm
Hosted by: Chester County Down Syndrome Interest Group
Chester County Intermediate Unit
455 Boot Rd Downingtown, PA 19335
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