Resources

NEWCOURTLAND GERMANTOWN HOME RESPITE SERVICES: offers caregivers in-house respite care, whether for a few days or a couple of weeks. Specially trained staff provide safety and care in a comfortable setting. Call the NewCourtland Germantown Home directly to learn more about respite services. Application and fees apply. 1-215-848-3306

PCA ADULT DAY SERVICES: available through the Caregiver Support Program; provides personal care, nursing, social services, meals, and therapeutic activities.

PCA SENIOR COMPANION PROGRAM: provides person-to-person companionship for older adults. Care recipients must be 60+. Companions provide conversation and socialization, light meal prep, assist with errands and light shopping, and accompany recipients to medical appointments. A Request Form and fees may apply. Contact PCA to get started at 215-765-9040

EARLY LEARNING RESOURCE CENTER: This center offers help finding, selecting, and paying for child care.

PCA CAREGIVER SUPPORT PROGRAM:: provides financial assistance to reimburse caregiving services as well as legal and financial counseling. Support is provided on a sliding scale based on the household income of the person receiving care. To qualify, the care recipient must be age 60+ OR age 18+ with a diagnosis of disability OR a person of any age with dementia AND require assistance with at least one activity of daily living.

BENEPHILLY: provides free, one-on-one help applying for public benefits to support paying for prescriptions, health insurance, food, property taxes, utilities, and education.

DOLLAR FOR: helps you apply for financial assistance from your hospital to cover medical bills and eliminate medical debt. Must apply.

PCA PA MEDI PROGRAM: provides free, easy-to-understand help and information for those on Medicare, their families, and caregivers.

CENTER IN THE PARK APPRISE PROGRAM: for older adults 55+, it provides counselors to answer Medicare questions and help apply for programs to save money by lowering prescription co-pays and premiums.

CAREGIVER ACTION NETWORK ARTICLE: provides helpful strategies for managing the family dynamics related to sharing caring responsibilities.

FAMILY CAREGIVER ALLIANCE RESOURCE: provides guidance and insight on issues to consider when caring for an aging parent with your siblings.

PCA CAREGIVER SUPPORT PROGRAM: provides support services for those caring for someone 60+ or 18-plus with a diagnosis of disability OR a person of any age with dementia AND requires assistance with at least one activity of daily living (ADL). Services include care management, financial aid, education and training, information and referral to access caregiving services and support, and benefits counseling.

JOURNEY’S WAY CARING SUPPORT: : offers one-on-one consultations to help you access services and support that address concerns related to aging.

LOTSA HELPING HANDS: an app that gives caregivers a way to organize help with a care calendar to assign meal deliveries, coordinate rides to appointments, and receive messages of support.

JEFFERSON HEALTH CARE FOR THE CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUPS: a drop-in group that supports cancer caregivers facing challenges such as changes or transitions in care.

ARTZ PHILADELPHIA CAFES FOR CAREGIVERS: Provides in-person and online activities and events for caregivers to connect with others going through the same thing outside a traditional support group setting.

PENN MEMORY CENTER CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUPS: an open caregiver support group for people caring for someone with dementia to talk with people going through the same thing. These resources may have a waitlist.

PENN MEMORY CENTER COUNSELING SERVICES: a social worker offers up to 8 weeks of supportive counseling for Penn Memory Center patients and their loved ones. Sessions can be in-person, virtual, or by phone and are free of charge.

NAMI PHILADELPHIA: offers peer-led support groups for those caring for a loved one with a behavioral health condition.

VETERANS CRISIS LINE: provides 24/7 confidential crisis support for Veterans and their loved ones.

ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION DELAWARE VALLEY CHAPTER: offers a helpline, support groups, a training and education center, and more for those caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia.

ABRAMSON SENIOR CENTER SENIOR HEALTH RESOURCES: : offers free access to experienced senior care professionals, to listen and offer suggestions.

PENN MEMORY CENTER CARING COLLECTIVE: This free program matches former and experienced family caregivers with current family caregivers to support their caregiving journey.

BOOMERS ’R HEROS: offers virtual caregiver support groups and training.

PENN MEMORY CENTER CAREGIVER CLASS: This seven-week class can be taken live or viewed at your own pace for those caring for a family member/loved one with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and other forms of dementia. This resource can have a waitlist, so check on it early.

PENN MEMORY CENTER CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUPS: an open caregiver support group for people caring for someone living with dementia to talk with people going through the same thing.

AL-ANON PHILADELPHIA: offers support groups to anyone caring for someone living with alcoholism.

CAREGIVER ACTION NETWORK RESOURCE: provides resources to help you think through all the things impacted when you have a job and care for someone.

COMMUNITY LEGAL SERVICES: can help you understand if you are eligible for leave, provide information about your rights related to leave, and determine if your employer violated those rights.

THE CAREGIVER’S VOICE ARTICLE: provides tips for how to talk to your employer about your caregiving responsibilities.

A BETTER BALANCE PAID SICK LEAVE INFO: gives an overview of your rights to paid sick leave as a resident of Philadelphia

DHS CASH ASSISTANCE: provides temporary cash assistance to low-income households and limited resources through Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). Must apply for services.

NEIGHBORHOOD ENERGY CENTERS: provides info on how to save on utilities and get help paying energy bills, including help applying for assistance programs.

COMMUNITY LEGAL SERVICES: offers help qualifying for public benefits and services, advocates, and helps with appeals when those services are denied.

VETERANS TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE: provides temporary financial assistance of up to $1,600 in 12 months to veterans or their surviving spouses who reside in Pennsylvania for food, shelter, fuel, and clothing. Visit the link above for eligibility details.

VETERANS MULTI-SERVICE CENTER: Provide eligible veteran households with assistance in obtaining VA and other benefits, which may include credit repair, financial planning services, time-limited, temporary financial aid, and more.

FOOD & MEAL FINDER: points you to food sites, meal sites, and other food assistance and benefits

CARING FOR FRIENDS: meal delivery for homebound seniors, veterans, or persons with disabilities. Must apply for services.

MEALS ON WHEELS: Delivers hot meals to homebound seniors at a sliding scale fee. Enter your zip code to find the location that serves your area. Must apply for services.

USEF: offers programs and services that assist with rent, security deposits, utility costs and mortgage payments.

CENTER IN THE PARK: provides housing counseling and assistance for preventing foreclosures, rental assistance, emergency mortgage assistance and more.

PHILLYTENANT: provides information for renters on their rights in an eviction, how to find rental assistance, the right to legal representation, what to do if a landlord is not making repairs, and more.

DEPAUL PHILADELPHIA RAPID REHOUSING: provides 12 months of rental assistance through scattered-site units with short-term subsidies and case

VETERANS MULTI-SERVICE CENTER: provides no-cost comprehensive supportive services to low-income Veterans who are currently experiencing homelessness or are at-risk of losing their leased home. Click the above for eligibility requirements.

MEDICAL ASSISTANCE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM: provides transportation to medical appointments for Medical Assistance recipients.

SEPTA TRANSIT FOR SENIORS: provides free rides for residents 65+ on all SEPTA buses, trolleys, trackless trolleys, subway lines, and the Norristown High-Speed Line.

MODVICARE: This service provides emergency medical transportation for residents with health insurance coverage for doctor visits and other medical appointments.

PENNSYLVANIA HEALTH ALLIANCE NETWORK: provides free assistance in understanding, applying for, and enrolling in health coverage, as well as troubleshooting problems.

FAMILY PRACTICE AND COUNSELING NETWORK: provides primary care services and more and offers siding scale payment for uninsured patients based on household income.

PROJECT HOME HEALTHCARE SERVICES: in partnership with Stephen Klein Wellness Center, Project HOME provides high quality, low barrier, and affordable health and wellness care accessible to medically underserved populations in Philadelphia in the Lower North Philadelphia community.

CITY OF PHILADELPHIA PRIMARY CARE FINDER: search by your zip code to find primary care services near you that accept Medicare and Medicaid as well as many other forms of insurance. Uninsured patients pay a low-cost fee for services.

NEXT LEVEL LEARNING: provides adult education classes through community organizations on subjects like reading, writing, and math, basic computer skills, high school equivalency preparation, including GED and HiSET preparation, and English for speakers of other languages (ESOL).

PROJECT HOME: provides classes and programs that help Philadelphians who are recovering from homelessness or living in poverty attain fulfilling jobs with living wages.

YEAR UP: offers a variety of skills-based job training pathways that match the expertise that corporate partners seek in their talent pool.

ACHIEVABILITY WORK SMART WEST PHILLY: partners with un/underemployed jobseekers to secure employment by providing training, connecting individuals to employment resources, and building relationships with employers

HEAD START PROGRAM: Locate a childcare center funded by Pennsylvania Head Start that provides education and childcare from birth to five years at no cost to qualify families (based on household income).

HOPE PHL BARING HOUSE CRISIS NURSERY: provides respite or temporary childcare for parents or caregivers who need to manage emergencies, deal with stress and domestic issues, attend work or a job interview, receive medical treatment, and more.

FINDHELP.ORG: Findhelp.org is a website that can connect you to resources in your area for financial assistance, food delivery, housing assistance, mental health, and many more.