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There are also other crisis intervention programs available outside of the school that you may feel more comfortable using. The following is a list of such organizations and the methods with witch you can get in contact with them.
Youth Crisis Hotline
(800) Hit-Home
(800) 448-4663
http://www.1800hithome.com
This service is available to kids from ages of 12 to 18. This
toll-free number is open 24 hours a day/7 days a week and is manned
by churches and volunteers across the country. They offer
referrals to shelters, churches, and other youth ministries.
They also offer encouragement, love, biblical counsel, direction,
and support.
The Renfrew Center
475 Spring Lane
Philadelphia, PA 19128
(800) RENFREW
http://www.renfrewcenter.com
Established in Philadelphia in 1985 as the first free-standing residential
facility for the treatment of eating disorders, The Renfrew Center
has helped more than 25,000 women move beyond their issues of food
and weight. Offering both inpatient and outpatient services,
including the IOP and the Day Program for eating disorders, The
Renfrew Center has earned a reputation as the nation's leading organization
in it's field. The Renfrew Center offers a full continuum
of care to meet the needs of patients at nearly every stage of recovery.
Montgomery County Office of Children & Youth
1430 DeKalb Street P.O. Box 311
Norristown, PA 19404
(610) 278-5800
http://www.montcopa.org/mcocy/
The Montgomery County Office of Children & Youth is the sole
agency in Montgomery County, under Pennsylvania law, mandated to
investigate all reports of suspected abuse, neglect or dependency
of children from birth to age 18 residing in Montgomery County.
The professional staff investigates reports made to their office
and work with parents, when appropriate, to remove conditions which
adversely affect the child’s care. The staff works with families
directly and also coordinates services with community resources
to improve family conditions.
The Sanctuary
Friends Hospital
4641 Roosevelt Boulevard
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 831-6916
The Sanctuary is a special inpatient unit designed to meet the needs
of trauma survivors and balance the needs to be safe, to be nurtured,
and to have boundaries. They specifically target self-injury,
but only take patients with traumatic pasts. You can see a copy
of their patient handbook or reflections of Sanctuary alumni on
the web.
Suicide & Crisis Intervention Hotline
Montgomery County Emergency Service
50 Beech Drive
Norristown, PA 19403
(610) 279-6100
Toll Free (800) 452-4189
http://www.mces.org
MCES provides round-the-clock intensive and comprehensive psychiatric
services to all in need in our community while maintaining and advocating
for their rights and individual dignity. The staff, board,
and volunteers of MCES pledge to promote mental health in our community
and to provide excellence in intervention in a compassionate environment
through innovation, teamwork, and a commitment to assist our clients
to improve the quality of their lives.
Sexual Assault Victims
Victim Services Center of Montgomery County
18 W. Airy Street
Norristown, PA 19401
(888) 521-0983
(610) 277-5200 Sexual Assault Hotline
Victim Services Center of Montgomery County, Inc. provides 24 hours
crisis intervention to survivors and their significant others via
a crisis hotline. At the request of clients, they can provide
hospital, police, and court accompaniments. They also provide
group crisis response to communities at the request of the police
and/or a community member/group. They provide one on one counseling
and support groups for survivors and their significant others.
There services are comprehensive without regard to age, race, national
origin, gender, sexual preference, religion, or disability. All
services are free and confidential.
Abington Memorial Hospital Crisis Line
1200 Old York Rd.
Abington, PA 19001
(215) 481-2525
(215) 481-6719
http://www.amh.org/
Alcoholics Anonymous
562 W Lancaster Ave
Wayne, PA 19087
(610) 527-9711
http://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org/
Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share
their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may
solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.
The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking.
There are no dues or fees for AA membership. Our primary purpose
is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety.
Narcotics Anonymous
World Service Office in Los Angeles
P.O. Box 1138
Morrisville, PA 19067
215-943-8866
http://www.na.org/
Narcotics Anonymous is an international, community-based association
of recovering drug addicts with more than 28,000 weekly meetings
in 113 countries.
Al Anon/Alateen
Al-Anon Info Serv of Delaware Valley
4021 Walnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 222-5244
http://www.al-anon.alateen.org/
Their purpose is to help families and friends of alcoholics recover
from the effects of living with the problem drinking of a relative
or friend. Similarly, Alateen is the recovery program for
young people. Alateen groups are sponsored by Al-Anon members.
The program of recovery is adapted from Alcoholics Anonymous and
is based upon the Twelve Steps, Twelve Traditions, and Twelve Concepts
of Service. The only requirement for membership is that there
be a problem of alcoholism in a relative or friend.
Aldersgate
42 York Rd
Willow Grove, PA 19090
(215) 657-4545
http://www.aldersgateysb.com
Aldersgate provides a broad range of social, therapeutic and community
services for children, teen, adults and their families. Addressing
a wide variety of life issues, programs include counseling, psychotherapy,
foster care, substance abuse prevention and intervention, school-based
support and substance abuse awareness.
For more than 35 years, Aldersgate has been a trusted and highly
regarded resource for families and the schools in Upper Moreland
Township. With a staff of over 25 skilled and dedicated professionals,
Aldersgate maintains that coveted reputation by providing the highest
level of care and personal attention to every aspect of our work.
Aldersgate promotes both positive health relationships and healthy
living in the community through these programs and services: Individual,
Family and Marital Counseling; Foster Care, Elementary School Prevention
Education Classroom Presentations; UMMS School-Based Support Services;
and Substance Abuse Awareness and Alternative Classes.
Planned Parenthood Association Of Bucks County
600 Louis Dr
Warminster, PA 18974
(215) 957-7980
http://www.ppbucks.org
PPABC believes in the right of each individual to manage her or
his fertility, regardless of the individual's income, marital status,
age, gender, sexual orientation, disability, national origin or
race. They also believe that reproductive self-determination
must be voluntary and preserve each individual's right to privacy.
Catholic Social Services
353 E Johnson Hwy
Norristown, PA 19401
(610) 279-7372
http://www.catholicsocialservices.ab.ca/
Through the provision and development of services, and through the
promotion of social planning and action, Catholic Social Services
is dedicated to the enhancement of human wellbeing in a spirit of
truth and justice, of freedom and solidarity. The mandate
of Catholic Social Services is to improve the quality of life for
persons of ALL faiths and cultures by serving their social, emotional,
intellectual, physical and spiritual needs.
Jewish Family Services
7607 Old York Road
Elkins Park, PA 19027
(215) 635-8909
http://www.ajfca.org
Jewish Family Services provides family and individual support services
that promote human dignity, enhance self-sufficiency, and strengthen
family and individual life. Services within the Jewish community
seek to strengthen Jewish identity and continuity.
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