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COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION Resources:

EMAIL NASHEEKA CONIX WITH RESOURCES YOU'D LIKE LISTED HERE. 

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Aunt Bertha

Aunt Bertha’s network connects people seeking help and verified social care providers that serve them.

Thousands of nonprofits and social care providers serve their communities. But for most people, navigating the system to get help has been difficult, time consuming, and frustrating. Too many Americans are suffering, and they don’t need to. So at Aunt Bertha, we created a social care network that connects people and programs – making it easy for people to find social services in their communities, for nonprofits to coordinate their efforts, and for customers to integrate social care into the work they already do.

https://www.auntbertha.com/ 

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Children First PA (formerly PCCY) 

Children First PA (formerly PCCY) works to improve the lives of our region’s children by develop initiatives and advocating for quality health care, child care, public education, and family stability.  The tough challenges children face today do not lend themselves to simple solutions.  With a strong reputation and history as a unique organization advocating across a range of children’s issues, Children First leverages the power of community-based coalitions to pressure government officials, legislators, and policymakers to do what is necessary to give every child the opportunity to thrive.  Our policy work is focused around four main areas: early childhood education/childcare; public education (K-12); health and behavioral health care; and system-involved youth (juvenile justice and foster care).  Children First is a leader in family inclusion and centers parent/caregiver voice at the heart of our advocacy through the Parents Empowered for Change program. 

https://www.childrenfirstpa.org/.

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The College of Physicians of Philadelphia / Mütter Museum

         The College of Physicians of Philadelphia, founded in 1787, is the oldest professional medical organization in           
         the country. Twenty-four physicians of eighteenth-century Philadelphia gathered "to advance the science of

         medicine and to thereby lessen human misery." Today, nearly 1,500 Fellows (elected members) continue to convene           at the College and work towards better serving the public. 
         

         The College houses the famous Mütter Museum, home to thousands of specimens displayed to teach its visitors

         about anatomy and pathology.  

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          In-person tours can be booked for Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 10a to 3p. Please contact Amanda

          McCall at (215) 399-2266 or email at amccall@collegeofphysicians.org to book.

                 Only 5 BTG groups/sites will be able to book a free tour with the Mütter Museum this summer, so book early. 

Maternity Care Coalition (MCC)

Maternity Care Coalition (MCC) is a community-based organization that promotes the health and wellness of pregnant people and parenting families with children 0-3 years of age. Families enrolled are provided with resources to support the changes and challenges that come with pregnancy and parenting. MCC services include home visiting, birthing support (Doula), prenatal, child development and parenting education, center-based care, and basic baby supplies. Services are free and voluntary for families who reside in Philadelphia, Delaware, Montgomery, Bucks and Lehigh counties.​

No More Secrets Mind Body Spirit Inc. 

No More Secrets Mind Body Spirit Inc., opened The SPOT Period Menstrual Wellness Hub which of the 1st of its kind in the world to address Menstrual Hygiene and Uterine Care in marginalized communities.

They are a full service sexuality awareness and consultative organization.  

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No More Secrets mission is to decrease health disparities in underserved populations through the development and implementation of programming that provides access, education and advocacy. 

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No More Secrets Mind Body Spirit Inc. provides consultation services, facilitates trauma informed comprehensive programming such as individual, couples and family sessions, emergency crisis interventions, educational trainings through our community activities, speaking engagements and workshops. We address the lack of communication related to sexuality by creating spaces to have crucial conversations.

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We encourage individuals to examine the root causes behind their feelings of frustration, hopelessness or self-doubt. Subsequently, empowering them to shift their perspectives through the implementation of specialized programs and supports, No More Secrets Mind Body Spirit Inc. provides positive lifestyle enrichment for all populations.

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PACE 

PACE and PACENET (Pharmaceutical Assistance Contract for the Elderly) are Pennsylvania's prescription assistance programs for older adults ages 65 years old and older. Since 2005, Benefits Data Trust (BDT) has partnered with PACE to develop the PACE Application Center, which identifies seniors eligible for PACE/PACENET and applies for them over the phone. Seniors and caregivers can also call the PACE Application Center directly for screening and application assistance for free.  The PACE Application Center assists with a variety of other benefits, including the Medicare Low-Income Subsidy, the Property Tax and Rent Rebate, SNAP, and LIHEAP.

        PACE Application Center:

        Phone Number: 866-712-2060; Monday-Friday 9am-5pm EST

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BDT and PACE also partner with PASSi (Penn Asian Senior Services), a nonprofit organization headquartered in Philadelphia that focuses on serving Asian older adults to offer in-person support to complete various applications through their PACE Center.

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         PASSi:

         https://passi.us/pace-center/  

         Number: (215) 572-1234

         Monday – Friday 9am -5pm EST

         The PA Department of Aging’s PACE Program, in collaboration with the Philadelphia Corporation for Aging,                         established a toll-free vaccine hotline for Philadelphians, age 60 and older.  The PACE COVID-19 Vaccine Hotline     

         assists with scheduling vaccine appointment at sites within the county. 

         https://bdtrust.org/pace-center/

         PACE COVID-19 Vaccine Hotline:

         1-800-424-4351

         Monday – Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm

The Pennsylvania Primary Care Career Center

The Pennsylvania Primary Care Career Center helps students, residents, practicing clinicians, and other key healthcare personnel find the job at Community Health Centers and other primary care employers that is right for them. The Career Center is a collaborative effort of the Pennsylvania Department of Health and the Pennsylvania Association of Community Health Centers.

www.paprimarycarecareers.org    

Contacts us at 717-761-6443

Judd Mellinger-Blouch, Director, judd@pachc.org

Al Williams, Recruitment Coordinator, al@pachc.org

Judd Mellinger-Blouch, MPA, CPRP

Director, Pennsylvania Primary Care Career Center

www.paprimarycarecareers.org

717-761-6443, Ext. 211

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Philadelphia Senior Center 

The mission of the Philadelphia Senior Center is to advance the wellbeing and personal growth of all persons age 55 and older in Greater Philadelphia by providing services and resources so that they might learn grow and discover new ways to be actively engaged in living. 

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Launched in 1949 the Philadelphia Senior Center (PSC) is the third oldest senior center in the country and one of the largest in Pennsylvania. Today those who are served at the two PSC Branches are homebound and active seniors. Older people come to PSC center from every zip code in Philadelphia and represent a wide rage of racial, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds. Today, PSC works to maintain a balance of programs and services. An example being Transportation, Housing Counseling, Meals, Social Services, Exercise and Health & Creative Education for the well, impaired and for the frail. 

www.philaseniorcenter.org 

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215-546-5879 

Julie Nelson, Center Manager: jnelson@philaseniorcenter.org

Turning Points for Children 

Turning Points for Children brings social and health services to vulnerable people. Our work is built on the foundations of wellness, safety, diversity and collaboration. We believe in the power of resilience and possibility.  Turning Points for Children runs programs providing direct resources and care to families and communities across the Philadelphia region. Turning Points provides its programs and services almost to more than 17,000 clients. Food and Wellness Network (FAWN) coordinates a network of community-based food pantries offering nutritious food, infant formula, diapers, health and wellness education, 1 on 1 case management and support, and other resource connections to poverty-level families in Philadelphia.

To learn about volunteer or internship opportunities at FAWN please contact fawnfoodpantry@turningpoints.phmc.org.

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COVID-19 Resources:

Up-to-date City of Philadelphia Covid-19 Resources: https://www.phila.gov/programs/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19/  

Covid vaccine information: https://www.phila.gov/programs/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19/vaccines/ 

Testing sites: https://www.phila.gov/services/mental-physical-health/find-a-covid-19-testing-site/ 

Allentown, PA Covid vaccines: https://www.allentownpa.gov/Health-Bureau/COVID-Vaccine

Reading, PA Covid vaccines: https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/disease/coronavirus/Vaccine/Pages/Vaccine.aspx

Camden, NJ Covid vaccines: https://www.camdencounty.com/service/covid-19-updates-and-preparations/vaccine-information/

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PHILADELPHIA Public Health Resources:

City of Philadelphia Department of Public Health: https://www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-public-health/

Shelter Directory: https://www.homelessshelterdirectory.org/cgi-bin/id/city.cgi?city=philadelphia&state=PA 

Project HOME (where to turn in Philadelphia): https://www.projecthome.org/wheretoturn

Food distribution centers: http://philadelphiaofficeofhomelessservices.org/food-access/freemeals/

Food Fit Philly (part of Get Healthy Philly): http://foodfitphilly.org/resources/ 

Mental Health resources: https://healthymindsphilly.org/en/ 

Harm Reduction Resources: https://penncamp.org/ 

                                                Harm Reduction Brochure

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