Current Events
What you can do if you see a homeless person on the street in your community?
Contact the Horizon House, Inc. homeless outreach team at 484-479-3470 – 24/7. The outreach team will attempt to engage the person.
PA Crisis Text Line – Text PA to 741741
Free, 24/7, Confidential
Delaware County Warm Handoff Certified Recovery Specialist (CRS) Program 24/7 - 610-619-8616
PA Get Help Now Hotline
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has a new website/hotline for PA residents and their loved ones needing help accessing Drug and Alcohol Treatment. 1-800-662-4357. The Website is: https://apps.ddap.pa.gov/GetHelpNow/
Human Services Block Grant Plan
- Public Hearing Announcement
- Public Hearing - June 23, 2021
- Public Hearing – July 13, 2021
- Summary (draft)
Delaware County Collaborative Plan to End Homelessness
Re-Solicitation of Forensic Long Term Structured Residence CP-052721 - Cost Report - Questions & Answers
Safe Plan of Care Coordinator Services - Cost Report - Questions & Answers
Request for Proposal - Homeless Outreach Services - Cost Report - Questions & Answers
Request for Proposal - Transitional House Services - Cost Report - Questions & Answers
Request for Proposal - Homeless Services
Pennsylvania HealthChoices Behavioral Health Managed Care Program - Revised Timeline - Questions & Answers
Request for Proposal - Housing Navigator - Question & Answers
Econimic Stimulus PAyment (EIPs)
Families First Coronavirus Response Act
CARES Act Financial Assistance for Renters and Homeowners
Lead Paint Removal (English & Spanish)
"Addiction and the Brain" Video by the National Guard
Looking to donate a turkey? All Delaware County Interfaith Food Assistance Network (DIFAN) food pantries, except Better Living Center in Chester, will accept your frozen turkeys on any day they are open? See the DIFAN list of food pantries.
Delaware County 2018 S.T.O.P. Coalition - Lunch and Learn (Full Length Video)
Delaware County Treatment Needs Assessment
Delaware County Treatment Plan 2018/19
2019 Pennsylvania Youth Survey (PAYS)
Help Prevent the Abuse of Prescription Drugs - Find a drug take-back location near you
Medical Marijuana Overview
In addition, the PA Department of Health has produced a short eight minute video which reviews the program in greater detail. I recommend taking time to view this resource. The video can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ub03E7F4iJY
For more information on the program, please visit: https://www.pa.gov/guides/pennsylvania-medical-marijuana-program/
Coronavirus
Human Services Resources
General Info
- 10 Things You Can Do To Manage Your COVID-19 Symptoms At Home
- Disinfecting Your Home
- Caring For Someone Sick At Home
- DIY Cloth Face Covering Instructions
- Philadelphia Coordinated Health Care (PCHC) – PCHC.org
PCHC is the Health Care Quality Unit for people with disabilities in the SE Region of PA. For information, click link, and look for tab, Individuals and Families, to access individualized training and Webinars for COVID-19 and other health information.
Child & Family
Drug & Alcohol
Early Intervention
- Early Intervention Services OPEN During COVID-19
- Delaware County Birth to Three Flyer
- Zoom information for Webinars
Food Assistance & Resources
- DIFAN Food Pantries
- Emergency Food Home Delivery
- Interactive map for locations and information about food assistance
- Assistance Program to Help Low-Income Families during COVID-19 Pandemic
- Food & Nutrition Programs
- How to Donate Food
Mental Health
Spanish
24 Hour Emergency Assistance
Drug & Alcohol - PA Get Help Now 24/7 - 1-800-662-4357 (HELP)
Mental Health Crisis - 1-855-889-7827
Mental Health Crisis Text Line – Text PA to 741-741
Sandra Garrison
Director, Human Services
Contact Us
Phone: 610-713-2323
Email: humanservices@delcohsa.org
- PA Crisis Text Line – Text PA to 741741
Free, 24/7, Confidential - Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255, press 1
- Call 911 for all medical emergencies
- To report suspected child abuse or neglect contact:
Pennsylvania Child Abuse Hotline (ChildLine)
1-800-932-0313
Available 24 hours to receive reports of suspected child abuse and neglect. - 855-464-9342 The WARM LINE
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Elwyn has opened up our Warm Line to operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Individuals working or living in Delaware County can use this resource to discuss the impact COVID-19 is having on them by calling 855-464-9342 to speak to a mental health counselor. This resource is in addition to the peer-run Warm Line which will continue to operate Mon-Friday 6pm until 12am and 1pm until 11pm on the weekends.
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