Montgomery County Resource Guide

1 Montgomery County Resource Guide Updated October 2019 1 Advocacy for Special Healthcare Needs Resource Description Contact Information Abilities in Motion (AIM) AIM provides support services coordination, employment services, home modification, advocacy and Agency with Choice. 1-610-376-0010 1-888-376-0120 Women s Center of Montgomery County The Women s Center of Montgomery County offers domestic violence services, food, clothing, financial assistance, legal services, education, employment, training, information and referral, support groups and transportation. 1-800-773-2424 Freedom Valley Disability Empowerment, Inc.

2 Freedom Valley Disability Empowerment provides services for individuals with physical disabilities such as independent living skills training, peer support, advocacy, information and referral. 1-610-353-6640 Hedwig House, Inc. Hedwig House offers social, residential and vocational rehabilitation for individuals recovering from mental illness. Services include housing programs, employment support, peer support, socialization and community integration. Hedwig House operates four clubhouses which provide a place for members to meet, engage, learn and practice skills and socialize with friends.

3 1-610-787-1982 Victim Services Center Victim Services Center provides free and confidential comprehensive support services to crime victims, their families and significant others, prevention education and risk reduction programs and training to the professionals who work with the victims of these crimes. 1-888-521-0983 1-610-277-0932 Keystone Opportunity Center Keystone Opportunity Center is a non-profit organization that provides educational, vocational and material resources such as fuel, food, clothing, furniture and financial assistance. Services include Employment Training and Educational programs like family literacy, General Education Degree (GED), citizenship preparation, and children's summer reading program.

4 Keystone Opportunity Center has Spanish, Vietnamese, and Hungarian interpreters. 1-215-723-5430 Montgomery County Resource Guide Updated October 2019 2 Disability Rights and Special Needs Resources Resource Description Contact Information Abilities in Motion (AIM) AIM provides support services coordination, employment services, home modification, advocacy and agency with choice. 1-610-376-0010 1-888-376-0120 Laurel house Laurel House offers services for victims of domestic violence such as shelter and transitional housing, medical and legal advocacy, community counseling and support groups, children's programs, support to law enforcement, and expanded community education and prevention efforts.

5 1-800-642-3150 JEVS Human Services JEVS Human Services provides job training in food service, custodial, and hospitality areas; supported employment; and partial hospitalization for individuals with severe mental health needs. 1-215-854-1800 Keystone Opportunity Center Keystone Opportunity Center is a non-profit organization that provides educational, vocational and material resources such as fuel, food, clothing, furniture and financial assistance. Services include Employment Training and Educational programs like family literacy, General Education Degree (GED), citizenship preparation, and children's summer reading program.

6 Keystone Opportunity Center has Spanish, Vietnamese, and Hungarian interpreters. 1-215-723-5430 Montgomery County Community Action Development Commission Montgomery County program coordinates resources upon the needs of low-income Montgomery County residents including obtaining affordable housing, utility assistance, weatherization s services and emergency services. 1-877-223-6363 1-610-277-6363 Legal Advocacy for the Disabled in Pennsylvania Resource Description Contact Information Montgomery County Resource Guide Updated October 2019 3 Montgomery County Legal Aid Service Montgomery County Legal Aid Services provides legal representation to low-income and vulnerable people in Bucks, Delaware and Montgomery Counties.

7 1-610-326-8280 (Pottstown) 1-610-275-5400 (Norristown) Toll Free Hotline: 1-877-429-5994 Domestic Abuse Hotline: 1-855-980-6924 Laurel house Laurel House offers services for victims of domestic violence like shelter and transitional housing, medical and legal advocacy, community counseling and support groups, children's programs, support to law enforcement, and expanded community education and prevention efforts. 1-800-642-3150 Community Impact Legal Services Community Impact Legal Services provides free civil legal services to financially eligible individuals and groups who need help with consumer and housing matters.

8 1-800-967-9150 1-610-876-0804 (Housing problems) Counseling for Special Healthcare Needs Resource Description Contact Information Women s Center of Montgomery County The Women s Center of Montgomery County offers domestic violence services, food, clothing, financial assistance, legal services, education, employment and training, information and referrals, support groups and transportation. 1-800-773-2424 Laurel house Laurel House offers services for victims of domestic violence such as shelter and transitional housing, medical and legal advocacy, community counseling and support groups, children's programs, support to law enforcement, and expanded community education and prevention efforts.

9 1-800-642-3150 Montgomery County Resource Guide Updated October 2019 4 Special Education Resource Description Contact Information Latin American Action Committee of Montgomery County (ACLAMO) Latin American Action Committee of Montgomery County (ACLAMO) is a nonprofit organization aiding low income families, especially families in the Latino community, providing educational, vocational, housing and family services. Educational services include Adult Basic Education and General Education Diploma (GED), preparation for young adults and start programs for younger children.

10 1-610-970-2134 Interfaith Hospitality Network of the Main Line Interfaith Hospitality Network of the Main Line provides temporary housing, meals and support services to homeless families in Chester, Delaware and Montgomery counties. Services include General Education Degree Preparation (GED), transitional housing services and employment training. 1-610-277-0977 Keystone Opportunity Center Keystone Opportunity Center is a non-profit organization that provides educational, vocational and material resources such as fuel, food, clothing, furniture and financial assistance.