Special Education Transition Information
Special Education Transition Information
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This site will provide students and families with important information regarding Transition for students ages 14-22. 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.
Transition Resources
Transition Resources
1847Financial Special Needs Planning Team exp8.22.pdf
PA STATE IDCopy of OVR-600-Color.pdfLCSInfoSheet_Revised 6.4.18.pdfApply for OVR through CareerLink - Online Pre-Application InstructionsPS Timelines.pdfIntegrated Studies GMercyU Brochure.pdfBCT Application.pdfAccessibilityServFlyer.pdfThe College of New Jersey.pdfLCSflyerOpenHouse2018_pdf.pdfAccessibility Response Letter.pdfResource Links
Resource Links
OFFICE OF DEVELOPMENTAL PROGRAMS/AUTISM SERVICES BUCKS COUNTY: www.buckscounty.gov/1070/IDA-Service-Providers
OFFICE OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION: www.dli.pa.gov/Individuals/Disability-Services/ovr/Pages/default.aspx
SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY INSURANCE/ SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME: www.ssa.gov/benefits/disability/
PEAL CENTER: www.pealcenter.org/
CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING: thepcil.org/cilbc/
ARC: www.arc-pa.org/
BUCKS COUNTY TRANSPORT: www.bctransport.org/
CCT CONNECT: www5.septa.org/travel/cct/
GWYNEDD MERCY UNIVERSITY: www.gmercyu.edu/academics/programs/integrated-studies-program
ARCADIA UNIVERSITY: www.arcadia.edu/majors-and-programs/real-certificate/
THE COLLEGE OF NEW JERSEY: education.tcnj.edu/offices-partnerships/partnerships/ccs/
SPECIAL OLYMPICS BUCKS COUNTY: www.specialolympicspabucksco.org/
JCHAI: jchai.org/events
IU SEQUEL PROGRAM: www.bucksiu.org/child-student-services/adult-programs-and-services
ATHLETES HELPING ATHLETES: www.aha-2002.com/
KEN'S KREW: kenskrew.org/
PA CAREER LINK: www.buckscounty.gov/559/PA-CareerLink-Bucks-County
PENNDEL MENTAL HEALTH:www.penndelmhc.org/adult-services/id-services/
LENAPE VALLEY: www.lenapevf.org/services/intellectual-disability-services-children/
SPIN: spininc.org/adult-services/
LIVE UP PROGRAM: liveupprograms.org/
Contact Numbers
Contact Numbers
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.
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