Free Resources

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Free Resources 〰️

Philadelphia Resources

  • Domestic Violence Hotline 

     (866) 723-3014 Philadelphia 

    • Confidential help available 24/7/365. 

    • Hotline counselors can assist you with a variety of services including emergency shelter and crisis intervention. 

    • Translation services are available. 

    • Learn how to support a friend or family member. 

    WOAR Philadelphia Center Against Sexual Violence 

    (215) 985-3333 Center City 

    • Individual and group counseling for children and adults who have experienced sexual violence, including sexual abuse, sexual assault, rape/date rape, and incest. 

    • Services are available at any point after the trauma has occurred. 

    Central Division Victim Services 

    215-763-3280 

    North Philadelphia 

    • Counseling services are provided to victims of violent crimes. All counseling services are FREE to victims and their families 

    • Court/PFA Accompaniment 

    • VCAP Application Assistance 

    • Preliminary Hearings 

    • Referrals to Other Victim Services 

    • Referrals to Community-Based Organizations 

    Women In Transition 

    (215) 751-1111 Center City 

    • Individual or group counseling for domestic violence or substance abuse. 

    • Phone counseling is available Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. 

    Lutheran Settlement House Bilingual Domestic Violence Program 

    (215) 426-8610 ext. 1282 North Philadelphia 

    • Individual counseling is available for all survivors, including men, teens, and children who witness domestic violence. 

    • Group programming includes parenting after violence and economic justice. 

    Congreso de Latinos Unidos Latina Domestic Violence Program 

    (215) 763-8870 ext. 1353 North Philadelphia 

    • Individual and group counseling for survivors, including men, teens, and children who witness domestic violence. 

    • English support group, depending on demand. 

    • Legal advocacy and representation for relationship violence-related legal matters, including Protection from Abuse (PFA) orders, child custody, and child support. 

    Women Against Abuse 

    (215) 686-7082 Center City 

    • Legal advocacy and representation for relationship violence-related legal matters, including PFA orders, child custody, and child support. Court advocacy and accompaniment for victims of domestic violence in Philadelphia Family Court and in Philadelphia’s two criminal courtrooms dedicated to domestic violence cases. 

    Philadelphia Legal Assistance 

    215-981-3838 Center City 

    • Free legal advice and representation for eligible low-income survivors of intimate partner violence in domestic relations matters, including child custody and protection from abuse. 

    • Phone intake is available Tuesdays and Thursday from 9:30am – 12pm or apply for help online. 

    Courdea 

    (215) 242-2235 Lower North Philadelphia 

    • Individual counseling for people who have been verbally or physically harmful in a relationship. 

    • Counseling for people who are worried about how they treat their partner. 

    • Services are available in English and Spanish. 

    Nationalities Service Center 

    (215) 893-8400 Center City 

    • Services tailored to the needs of immigrants who are survivors of domestic violence or intimate partner violence. 

    Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society (HIAS) 

    (215) 832-0900 Old City 

    • Services tailored to the needs of low-income immigrants who are survivors of domestic violence or intimate partner violence. 

    SEAMAAC 

    (215) 467-0690 x. 161 South Philadelphia 

    • Services tailored to the needs of Asian immigrant and refugee survivors of domestic violence or intimate partner violence. 

    African Family Health Organization (AFAHO) 

    (215) 546-1232 Southwest Philadelphia 

    • Services tailored to the needs of African immigrant and refugee survivors of domestic violence or intimate partner violence. 

  • For Adults:

    • Einstein CRC (Germantown)5501 Old York Road – map
      Philadelphia, PA 19141
      215-951-8300

    • Friends Hospital CRC (Northeast Philadelphia)4641 Roosevelt Blvd. – map
      Philadelphia, PA 19124
      215-831-2600

    • Pennsylvania Hospital CRC (Center City/South Philadelphia)801 Spruce St. – map
      Philadelphia, PA 19107
      215-829-5433

    • Temple University/Episcopal CRC (North Philadelphia)100 E. Lehigh Ave. – map
      Philadelphia, PA 19125
      215-707-2577

    • HUP Cedar CRC – Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
      501 S. 54th St. – map
      Philadelphia, PA 19143
      215-748-9000

    For Children:

    • The Philadelphia Children’s CRC3300 Henry Ave., Falls Two Building, 3rd Floor – map
      Philadelphia, PA 19129
      215-878-2600

    • Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) Behavioral Health and Crisis Center (at HUP Cedar)
      501 S. 54th St. – map
      Philadelphia, PA 19143
      445-428-5800

  • https://nscphila.org/

    https://cssphiladelphia.org/

    http://hiaspa.org/services

    http://camdenlawandjustice.org/

    https://www.projectlibertad.org/

    https://www.americanbar.org/groups/public_interest/immigration/

Mental Health Resources

    • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

      • Provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources, and best practices for professionals. The number is staffed by service providers throughout the country, and callers will be connected with someone who can give them referrals to local resources.

    • National Disaster Distress Helpline

      • 1 (800) 985-5990

    • Trevor Project

      • Suicide and crisis hotline for LGBTQ+ youth.

      • 1 (866) 488-7386 (24/7)

      • Text START to 678-678

    • LGBT National Hotline

      • Provides a safe space that is anonymous and confidential where callers can speak on many different issues and concerns including, but limited to, coming out issues, gender and/or sexuality identities, relationship concerns, bullying, workplace issues, HIV/AIDS anxiety, safer sex information, and suicide. Staffed by LGBTQ+ identifying people.

      • 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. PT, Mon. – Fri.; 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. PT, Saturday

      • Hotline: 1 (888) 843-4564

      • Senior Hotline: (888) 234-7243

      • Coming Out Support Hotline: (888) 688-5428

        https://www.lgbthotline.org/national-hotline.html

    • TransLifeLine

      • A trans-led organization that offers direct emotional and financial support to trans people in crisis – for the trans community, by the trans community. They have a policy of against non-consensual rescue so will not ever call the police without the caller’s consent.

      • 7 am – 1 p.m. PST/9 am – 3 am CST/10 am – 4 am EST

      • Volunteers may be available during off hours

      • 1 (877) 565-8860

      • https://translifeline.org

    • Black Mental Health Alliance

      • BMHA offers confidential referrals for those seeking mental health services using its database of culturally-competent and patient-centered mental health practitioners and behavioral health specialists committed to serving Black communities. Persons seeking a therapist will contact BMHA either in person, over the phone or online. BMHA will quickly triage the person making the inquiry make connections that match the need. 

      • (410) 338-2642

        https://blackmentalhealth.com/

    • Blackline

      • A 24-hour hotline geared towards the Black, Black LGBTQI, Brown, Native and Muslim community. Provides people with an anonymous and confidential avenue to report negative, physical, and inappropriate contact with police and vigilantes. Also provides immediate crisis counseling to those who are upset, need to talk with someone immediately, or are in distress. For each location in the country, referrals can be given when/if necessary.

      • 1 (800) 604-5841 (24/7)

        https://www.callblackline.com/

    • SAMHSA’s National Helpline

      • A confidential, free, 24/7 information service for individuals and family members facing mental health and/or substance use disorders. Provides referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations. Callers can also order free publications and other information. Federally-funded program.

      • 1 (800) 662-HELP (4357) (24/7)

      • TTY: 1 (800) 487-4889

        https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline

    • Al-Anon for Families of Alcoholics

      • (800) 344-2666

    • Psychedelic Peer Support Line

      • Fireside Project operates the Psychedelic Peer Support Line. A harm reduction service that provides free, confidential support by phone and text message to people during and after their psychedelic experiences. Callers can speak with a peer to unpack or discuss their experience. They would call the police only if there is immediate danger and the caller chooses to provide them with their address. They do not collect or store any personal information about callers.

      • Thursday through Sunday: 3:00 PM –3:00 AM PST Monday: 3:00 PM–7:00 PM PST

      • (623) 473-7433 (6-2FIRESIDE) (Call or Text)

        https://firesideproject.org/

    • National Drug Helpline – By American Addiction Centers

      • 24/7 helpline for people suffering from addiction or their loved ones to guide them to treatment options in their areas. Not government-affiliated or funded. Hotline assistance free for all callers. Further referrals will focus on AAC services which have costs associated.

      • 1 (844) 289-0879 (24/7)

      • https://drughelpline.org

    • SAMHSA’s National Helpline

      • A confidential, free, 24/7 information service for individuals and family members facing mental health and/or substance use disorders. Provides referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations. Callers can also order free publications and other information. Federally-funded program.

      • 1 (800) 662-HELP (4357) (24/7)

      • TTY: 1 (800) 487-4889

        https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline

  • OCD Websites, Blogs & Podcasts

    • OCDChallenge: OCD Challenge is a free online, interactive, behavioral program designed to help people suffering from OCD.

    • TreatMyOCDBlog: Stories, infographics, and information about OCD shared from members of the OCD community.

    • OCD Stories on The Mighty: The Mighty is a story-based health community focused on improving the lives of people facing disease, disorder, mental illness, and disability.

    • Beyond the Doubt: As part of Psychology Today's blogging network, OCD advocate Jeff Bell offers his inside perspective on life with OCD and the lessons of uncertainty.

    • HistoryofOCD: This brief history aims to tell the story of the people who suffered from OCD* in past times, and of the people who sought to understand and treat their perplexing illness.

    • The OCD Stories: A recovery focused podcast interviewing the best minds in OCD to help people live their best life!

    • Your Anxiety Toolkit: This podcast aims to provide the community with helpful tools to manage anxiety, stress and other emotions that get in the way.

    • Anxious Toddlers: A series of in-depth, online training courses for parents who have a child living with OCD. The courses were created by IOCDF Professional Member, Natasha Daniels, LCSW. There are two full courses available, How to Teach Your Kids to Crush Anxiety & Parenting Kids with OCD. There is also a mini-course, Misperceptions About OCD in Children.

    Referral Sources & Advocacy Groups

  • PMDD Websites, Blogs, and Podcasts

    Screeners and Tools