County-Specific Resources

BCTV- https://www.bctv.org/calendar/ Berks County's public access channel has an online community calendar

Abilities in Motion- https://www.abilitiesinmotion.org/ Call 610-376-0010 with questions about COVID vaccines and for assistance with locating and scheduling your vaccine or booster

Helping Harvest- https://helpingharvest.org/programs/pantry-kitchen-shelter/ Offers food pantries and soup kitchens

Berks County Area Agency on Aging: www.berksaging.org Offering older Berks County residents the opportunity to receive a free portable air conditioner. Program eligibility guidelines: Must be age 60 or older, Reside in Berks County, Income not to exceed $2,000/month for individual or $4,000/month for married individuals, Have heart-related or breathing related issues, Provide physician’s note reflecting the accepted related diagnosis/condition. Visit website or call 610-478-6500 for an application. Deadline is 6/17/22.

Bucks County Alive- https://buckscountyalive.com/business/Food-Pantries.cfm List of food pantries in alphabetical order

Chester County Food Bank- https://chestercountyfoodbank.org/community-partners/member-agencies/ Map with food providers and hot meal sites

Intergenerational Family Caregiver Support and Attendant Care Program- Reimbursement program for grandparents and step-grandparents of a child or relative of a child by blood or marriage who is the primary caregiver for a minor child under the age of 18. Contact Heidi Carlson at 610-344-3650 for questions and program details

Meals on Wheels- https://mowcc.org/ Delivering well-balanced meals to homebound residents

Delaware County- https://www.delcopa.gov/ich/resources/foodandnutprograms.html Lists programs for baby items, child nutrition programs, and food assistance.

Peerstar- Peer Support Services: https://www.peerstarllc.com/ This is a free community-based service through medical assistance for adults with mental health needs. Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) can assist individuals in accessing mental health, co-occurring and IDD services, referrals for competent doctors/other supports, assistance with older adult concerns, provide crisis support, develop natural supports, promote self-advocacy, support individuals in reconnecting with family, address basic needs of housing, employment, wellness and recovery, and improving compliance with probation and parole, etc. CPS also serve as a supportive person who can relate to mental health and provide resources and strategies for success. Office #: 484-574-8912

Administrative Case Management (ACM)- https://creativehs.org/montgomery-county-case-management-children/ helps MontCo families obtain Medicaid/Medical Assistance for children ages 0-21. ACM works with any child, regardless of diagnosis or insurance plan.

Virtual Resource Expo- https://trello.com/b/KzPr8or5/virtual-montgomery-county-resource-expo a virtual company directory with organized lists of disability-related agencies in Montgomery County.

MontCo Anti-Hunger Network- https://www.montcoantihunger.org/mahn-member-food-pantries.html Search the map to find a local food pantry.

Department of Public Health's 'In-Home COVID Vaccination Program'- https://redcap.phila.gov/surveys/?s=WCAXTJ8H8P in-home COVID vaccines for people experiencing barriers to their Philadelphia community

Coalition Against Hunger- http://www.hungercoalition.org/food-pantries Search the map to find a local food pantry.

Face to Face Germantown: https://facetofacegermantown.org/ or call 215-438-7939 For social, legal, and health services as well as hot meals for those experiencing food insecurity. Located at 123 East Price St., Philadelphia, PA 19144

Philadelphia Autism Project: www.phillyautismproject.org supports people with autism and their families through education, connections, and innovation

DBHIDS Trauma Initiatives and Resources- https://dbhids.org/trauma Programming to ensure populations most impacted by immediate and prolonged trauma are given the resources, tools, and supports to heal and ultimately thrive

Peerstar- Peer Support Services: https://www.peerstarllc.com/ This is a free community-based service through medical assistance for adults with mental health needs. Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) can assist individuals in accessing mental health, co-occurring and IDD services, referrals for competent doctors/other supports, assistance with older adult concerns, provide crisis support, develop natural supports, promote self-advocacy, support individuals in reconnecting with family, address basic needs of housing, employment, wellness and recovery, and improving compliance with probation and parole, etc. CPS also serve as a supportive person who can relate to mental health and provide resources and strategies for success. Office #: 484-574-8912