Community Resources

General Health & Human Services Information and Referral:

• Chester County Community Resource Guide: Comprehensive list of county-wide organizations, agencies and services. (.pdf)
• Human Services, Inc.
• LCH Health and Community Services (Kennett Square, Oxford & West Grove, PA)  
• Maternal and Child Health Consortium
• Oxford Area Neighborhood Services
• Phoenixville Area Community Services
• Compass: An online tool for Pennsylvanians to apply for many health and human service programs and manage benefit information
• Dial 211 for Southeastern PA: 2-1-1 SEPA is part of the national 2-1-1 Call Centers initiative that seeks to provide an easy-to-remember telephone number, chat, text, and a web resource for finding health and human services– for everyday needs and in crisis situations. 
• Chester County Resource Guide – Human Services: The following agencies have specialized Case Managers to assist eligible individuals and families in obtaining financial assistance and/or services to prevent homelessness or to help those who are experiencing homelessness to be quickly housed and stable 

Cancer:

• American Cancer Society
• OncoLink

Dental Health:

• ChesPenn
• LCH Health and Community Services
• Community Volunteers In Medicine (CVIM)  

Disability Benefits:

• Social Security Admiration
  
  

Employment:

• PA CareerLInk – Chester County 
• United Way - Financial Stability Center 
• Wings for Success 

Family Services:

• Children Youth and Families 
• Family Services of Chester County 
• Friends Association of Chester County 

Food: 

• Chester County Food Bank 
• Local Farm Partners
• Fresh2YouMobile Market 
• Hunger Coalition 
• Raised Bed Gardens 
• Hot Meals Programs 
• Meals and Food Programs  
• WIC (Women, Infants and Children) Program 

Health Care - Child and Adult Immunizations:

• Chester County Health Department 

Health Care for Under or Uninsured/Medical Services:

• ChesPenn Health Services
• La Comunidad Hispana 
• Community Volunteers In Medicine (CVIM)

Health Insurance:

• Health Insurance Marketplace (English) 
• Health Insurance Marketplace (Spanish) 
• Medicaid
• Medicare
• PA MEDI Medicare Counseling

Housing/Living Facilities and Shelters:

• Emergency Housing
• Housing/Apartments 
• Nursing Facilities 
• Assisted Living 
• Private In-Home Care Services 

Legal Services:

• Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania 

Maternal and Child Health Services:

• Maternal and Child Health Consortium 
• Nurse Home Visiting – Chester County Health Department 
• WIC (Women, Infants and Children) Program 

Mental Health/Health Behaviors:

• For a Mental Health Emergency - All are 24/7 services.:
  • Valley Creek Crisis Center in Chester County — 610-280-3270 
  • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline — 9-8-8 
• Accessing Mental Health Services
• Mental Health Resources - Chester County, PA
• Mental Health Resources - PA.GOV
• Department of Drug and Alcohol 
• National Alliance on Mental Illness: Chester County PA
• ACEs Coalition (Creating a Healing-Centered Chester County)
• Be Part of the Conversation: Addressing substance use, misuse and addiction and its impact on individuals and their families by building a culture of awareness and support.
• Pennsylvania Free Quitline:
  • 1-800-QUIT-NOW (784-8669) (English)
  • 1-855-DEJELO-YA (335-3569) (Spanish) 
• Smoking Cessation

Physical Activity:

• Chester County Parks and Recreation
• Chester County YMCA 

Prescription Assistance:

• America's Pharmacy Prescription Discount Card
• Partnership for Prescription Assistance
• PACE Assistance
• Good RX

Prescription Safety & Poison Control:

• Medication Drop Off Locations In Chester County

Safety:

• Poison Control Center: Call 1-800-222-1222
• Chester County Highway Safety (car seats, bike safety, teen and mature driving)

Seniors:

• Chester County Hospital Events for Seniors

Social Interaction/Support Groups:

• Support Groups - Chester County
• Chester County Hospital Support Groups
• Volunteer at Chester County Hospital
• Volunteer Opportunities in Chester County
• Caregiver Support/Respite Care 

Transportation:

• Chester County Ride Guide  
• Rover 
• CHESCOBUS (SCCOOT, Coatesville Link and Evening LINK)

Veteran Services:

• Veterans’ Affairs 
• Veterans’ Resources 

Violence and 24 Hour Emergency Help:

• Chester County Resources 
• Crime Victims’ Center of Chester County
• Domestic Violence Center of Chester County
• Emergency Information and Notifications

Travel Medicine:

• Occupational Health Center – Chester County Hospital 
• Centers for Disease Control (CDC)