Special Education Transition Information

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. 

PA Secondary Transition 

Transition Resources

Transition Fair Flyer 2023.docx
2023STORF.pdf
1847Financial Special Needs Planning Team exp8.22.pdf
PA STATE ID
Copy of OVR-600-Color.pdf
LCSInfoSheet_Revised 6.4.18.pdf
Apply for OVR through CareerLink - Online Pre-Application Instructions
PS Timelines.pdf
Integrated Studies GMercyU Brochure.pdf
BCT Application.pdf
AccessibilityServFlyer.pdf
The College of New Jersey.pdf
LCSflyerOpenHouse2018_pdf.pdf
Accessibility Response Letter.pdf

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

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:

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

https://moderndriver.org/

Phone: (267) 772-8689

Email: mike@moderndriver.org