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Teen Suicide Sex & AIDS
Body Image & Eating Issues

Family Dynamics Anger / Violence
Appreciating Differences

Drugs & Alcohol Media & The Internet
Leadership
Spirituality Depression General

Teen Suicide

  • Abington Memorial Hospital
    12 Old York Road, Abington, PA 19001
    215-481-2000
    www.amh.org

    Belmont Center for Comprehensive Treatment
    4200 Monument Road
    Philadelphia, PA 19131
    215-581-9138

    Chester County Mental Health Crisis Intervention Service
    610-918-2100
    Crisis Line: 877-918-2100
    222 North Walnut Street
    West Chester, PA 19380

    Child Guidance Resource Centers
    610-565-6000
    600 North Olive Street
    Media, PA 19063

    Contact Bucks County Crisis Center
    PO Box 167
    Richboro, PA 18954-0167
    215-355-6611
    Crisis Line:
    215-355-6000 Lower and Central Bucks
    215-536-0911 Upper Bucks
    215-340-1998 Central and Upper Bucks
    215-547-1889 Lower Bucks
    www.contactbuckscounty.org

    CONTACT Delaware, Inc
    PO Box 9525
    Wilmington, DE 19809
    (302) 761-9100 HELPLINE
    (302) 761-9700 TTD
    Telephone helpline providing suicide prevention, counseling, intervention and information & referral to callers in crisis or stress situations.

    Counseling Service of Northeast Pennsylvania
    Crisis Line: 570-823-2155
    110 South Pennsylvania Avenue
    Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702

    The Horsham Clinic
    722 East Butler Pike, Ambler, PA 19002
    215-643-7800
    800-237-4447 (24 hour assessment and referral center)
    www.horshamclinic.com

    Patti Anne McAndrews, M.H.S Individual & Family Therapist
    P.O. Box 819
    Radnor, PA 19087
    610-520-7775

    Montgomery County Emergency Service Inc.
    610-279-6100
    50 Beech Drive
    Norristown, PA 19403-5421
    www.mces.org

    Philadelphia Suicide and Crisis Center
    Crisis Line: 215-686-4420
    1101 Market Street, 7th Floor
    Philadelphia, PA 19107

    Prince George's Hotline & Suicide Prevention Center - MD
    P.O. Box 149
    Hyattsville, MD 20781
    (800) 422-0009
    The Center provides crisis intervention, counseling, referrals, and suicide survivors support group.
    Suicide Line 301-864-7130
    Homeless Line (MD only) 888-731-0999 or 301-864-7140

    Psychiatric Crisis Mercy Catholic Medical Center
    Lansdowne Avenue and Bailey Road
    Darby, PA 19023
    610-237-4210

  • Dr. Alan R. Wofsey Chief of Psychiatry at Lankenau Hospital
    Chief of Psychiatry at Lankenau Hospital
    610-649-3070
    Adolescent & Adult Psychiatry ( Individual Family & Marital Treatment
    Suite 566, Lankenau Medical Bldg. East, Wynnewood, PA 19096

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Sex & AIDS

  • Action AIDS
    Pennsylvania's largest AIDS service organization currently
    serving over 2,500 individuals and 110 families living with or affected by HIV/AIDS.
    215-981-0088
    www.actionaids.org

    AIDS Activities Coordinating Office of the Philadelphia Department of Public Health
    500 South Broad Street, 2nd Floor
    Philadelphia, PA 19146
    215-875-5973
    Provides Advocacy, information, education, testing, counseling and
    case management.

    AIDS Alive
    1084 East Lancaster Avenue
    Rosemont. PA 19010
    610-519-9600
    Provides AIDS awareness, prevention, and education to youth, educators and parent.
    www.aidsalive.org

    American Red Cross Southeastern Chapter
    2221 Chestnut Streets
    Philadelphia, PA 19103
    215-299-4000
    www.redcross-philly.org

    American Red Cross of SEPA
    23rd and Chestnut Streets
    Philadelphia, PA 19103
    215-299-4000
    www.redcross-philly.org

    Bucks County Health Building
    Neshaminy Manor Center
    Doylestown, PA 18901
    215-345-3894
    Provides HIV testing and counseling.

    Careline for Greater Philadelphia
    PO Box 2516
    Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004-6516
    215-877-9099
    Crisis Line 215-879-4402

    Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National AIDS Hotline
    1-800-342-AIDS (2437)
    24 Hours 7 Days a week to respond to any questions that someone may have.
    1-800-344-7432 Spanish
    1-800-243-7889 Deaf
    1-800-662-6080 Pennsylvania AIDS Hotline
    www.cdc.gov

    National and Regional Information
    www.fight.org
    Philadelphia Fight or 215-985-4448
    Click on Critical Path AIDS Project; Project Teach; The AIDS Library

    Chester County Health Department
    601 Westtown Road, Suite 180
    West Chester, PA 19382
    610-344-5562 (6254)
    Provides testing and counseling.
    www.chesco.org

    Delaware County Department of Public Health
    151 West 5th Street, Suite 1
    Chester, PA 19013
    610-447-3250
    Provides screening, counseling, referrals and follow-up,
    www.pa.us

    Family Services of Montgomery County, Project Hope
    3125 Ridge Pike
    Eagelville, PA 19403
    610-630-2111
    Provides education, prevention services, mental health services, support,
    health care services, screening and testing as well as transportation services.

    National and Regional Information
    Click on Critical Path AIDS Project; Project Teach; The AIDS Library
    215-985-4448
    www.fight.org

    PennHealth Counselor
    8:30 am to 5:00 pm-Monday through Friday:
    1-800-789-PENN Press # 2434 for HIV Info and Referral or #2467 for HIV Testing
    or #2433 Myths and Misconceptions

    Pennsylvania Department of Health AIDS Factline
    1-800-662-6080
    www.choice-phila.org

    Philadelphia Black Women's Health Project
    1231 North Broad Street, Suite 3 G
    Philadelphia, PA 19122
    215-232-1115

  • SILOAM Ministries
    SILOAM Ministries offers a safe, caring, hope-filled environment that welcomes
    men, women, and children of all races, creeds, and orientations who are infected
    with or affected by HIV/AIDS to access their spirituality for the purpose of wellness.
    www.SILOAMministries.org or 215-765-6633

  • NJ AIDS Hotline 800-624-2377
    Community Resources for HIV/AIDS
    (an excellent source book) -Contact Creative Living Counseling Center at 201-327-2424 for information.
    For a List of HIV counseling and testing sites-
    Contact the NJ Dept. of Health (800) 624-2377

    DC Rape Crisis Center Hotline
    P.O. Box 34125
    Washington, DC 20043-4125
    Phone Number: (202) 333-RAPE
    E-Mail Address: dcrcc@starpower.net
    Provides children, adolescents & family programs. The hotline provides 24-hour rape victim referral and counseling services. Also offers companion services, community education, awareness workshops, and self-defense training.

    Whitman-Walker Clinic AIDS Hotline
    1407 S Street, NW
    Washington, DC 20009
    Phone Number: (202) 797-3500
    HIV/AIDS services for ages 18 and over. Services available: AIDS/HIV Services, Health, Information, Referral

  • AIDS Delaware
    Formerly Del Lesbian & Gay Health
    100 West St., Suite 315
    Wilmington, DE 19801
    Toll free support number: (800) 292-0429
    AIDS Delaware provides emotional, spiritual & health care support; financial and social support to people with AIDS and their loved ones. Legal assistance on matters related to health issues may be provided. Short and long term housing solutions are developed for persons without resources. Drop-In for Gay Men: Wed. from 6-8pm at address above Drop-In for Lesbians: Tues. from 2-4pm. Drop-In Center for gay, lesbian, bisexual youth: Sat. from 1-4pm. Call Hotline for more information about drop-in times and location. Counseling and testing provided free; sliding fees for individual counseling.

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BODY IMAGE AND EATING ISSUES
  • Anorexia/Bulimia Association
    215-221-1864

    Body Image and Eating Issues
    Amber Counseling Associates
    304 Old Lancaster Road
    Merion Station, PA 19066
    610-664-1773

    A & B Family Center
    West Chester, PA
    (610) 696-9693
    Counseling services for people with anorexia and bulimia statewide and out of state.
    Arbor Counseling Center
    Arbor Counseling Center specializes in the treatment of eating disorders. Our offices are located in Narberth, PA, convenient to Philadelphia and its suburbs.
    www.arborcounseling.com or 610-664-5858. Please ask for Andrea Shapiro

    Belmont Center for Comprehensive Treatment
    4200 Monument Road, Philadelphia, PA 19131
    215-581-9138

    Friends Hospital
    4641 Roosevelt Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19124
    215-831-4600
    www.friendshospitalonline.org

    Sheila A. Gillin, MSS. LSW
    610-971-0575
    141 West Wayne Avenue
    Wayne, PA 19087

    Dr. Roz Kaplan
    551 West Lancaster Avenue, Suite 302
    Haverford, PA 19041
    610-527-2909

    Dr. Patricia M. Kelly
    Kelly Counseling and Consulting
    610-358-2250
    21 Regency Plaza
    Glen Mills, PA 19342

    The National Association of Anorexia Associated Disorders
    Anyone that feels they or someone they know may have an eating disorder
    can contact ANAD and they will be given names and numbers of therapists
    and physicians in their area.
    847-831-3438 or www.anad.org

    The National Eating Disorders Association
    The National Eating Disorders Association (formerly The American Anorexia Bulimia Association) is a national, non-profit organization of concerned members
    Of the public and healthcare industry dedicated to the prevention and treatment of
    eating disorders.
    www.aabainc.org or 212-575-6200 (Hotline Information)
    www.edap.org or 1-800-931-2237

    Penn Health Counselors
    To Speak to a PennHealth counselor, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
    Monday through Friday:
    1-800-789-PENN Press #2441 for Depression and Symptoms
    www.pennhealth.com

    The Renfrew Center
    The Renfrew Center is an innovative resource in education and treatment for
    eating disorders: anorexia, bulimia & compulsive overeating; trauma, anxiety,
    depression and women's issues.
    www.renfrew.org or 1-800-736-3739

    Renfrew Center of NJ
    70 W. Allendale Ave.
    Allendale, NJ 07401
    201-327-9229
    Their website www.renfrew.org is a good source of information about eating disorders and finding treatment.

    Riddle Memorial Hospital
    1068 West Baltimore Pike, Media, PA 19063
    610-891-3490
    www.riddlememorialhospital.org

  • Eating Disorder Referral and Information Center
    International Eating Disorder Referral Organization
    2923 Sandy Pointe Suite 6 Del Mar, CA 92014-2052
    Phone: 858-792-7463
    Fax: 858-481-5143
    Edreferral.com

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FAMILY DYNAMICS
  • Catholic Social Services Family Services Family Service Center
    353 East Johnson Highway
    Norristown, PA 19401
    601-279-7372

    Catholic Social Services
    130 East 7th Street
    Chester, PA 19013
    610-876-7101

    Catholic Social Services
    227 North 18th Street
    Philadelphia, PA 19103
    215-854-7000

    Center for Youth Development
    7 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
    Philadelphia, PA 19103
    215-665-2559
    www.sepa.org

    Children's Aid Society
    1314 DeKalb Street
    Norristown, PA 19401
    610-279-2755
    www.childrensaid.net

    CORA Services
    733 Susquehanna Road
    Philadelphia, PA 19111
    215-342-7600

    Daemion House-Community Counseling Center
    95 Howellville Road
    Berwyn, PA 19312
    610-647-1431

    Delaware County Family Centers
    2600 West 9th Street
    Chester, PA 19013
    610-494-9280

    Family and Community Services of Delaware County
    37 North Glenwood Avenue
    Clifton Heights, PA 19018
    610-626-5800
    www.fcsdc.org

    Family Forum
    Dr. Betty Lou Bettner
    111 West Wayne Avenue
    Wayne, PA 19087
    610-688-8881

    Focus Psychological Associates
    700 North Jackson Street
    Media, PA 19063
    610-566-4330

    Sheila A. Gillin, MSS. LSW
    610-971-0575
    141 West Wayne Avenue
    Wayne, PA 19087

    Human Services
    520 East Lancaster Avenue
    Downington, PA 9335
    610-873-1010 or
    222 N Walnut Street
    West Chester, PA 19380
    610-692-3415

    Dr. Patricia M. Kelly
    Kelly Counseling and Consulting
    610-358-2250
    21 Regency Plaza
    Glen Mills, PA 19342

  • Norristown Family Center
    201 E. Forance
    Norristown, PA 19401
    610-270-0567
    nfc@norristownfc.org

  • Penn Council for Relationships
    Dr. Stephen Treat
    4025 Chestnut Street, 1st Fl.
    Philadelphia, PA 19104
    215-382-6680
    www.pcfr.org
    The topic family dynamics is an important area for all individuals to explore.
    PCFR, a non-profit counseling, training, education and research center has
    been working to help people understand families and build relationship health
    for 70 years.

  • Written Resources:
    The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Families, by Stephen Covey.
    Field Guide to the American Teenager: A Parent's Companion:
    Appreciating the Teenager You Live With, by Michael Riera and Joseph Deprisco.
    Family Guide to Emotional Wellness, edited by Patrick Fanning and Matthew McKay.

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ANGER/VIOLENCE
  • Anti-Violence Partnership of Philadelphia
    633 West Rittenhouse Street, C-14
    Philadelphia, PA 19144
    215-940-0550

    The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms
    www.atf.treas.gov
    ATF enforces the federal laws and regulations relating to alcohol, tobacco, firearms, explosives and arson by working directly and in cooperation with others to suppress and prevent crime and violence through enforcement, regulation and community outreach.

    Campus Safety Security On Campus, Inc.
    (S.O.C.) is the only national, non-profit
    organization geared specifically and exclusively to the prevention of college and
    university campus violence and other crimes. S.O.C. is also dedicated to assisting
    campus crime victims in the enforcement of their legal rights.
    www.campussafety.org or 1-888-251-7959

    Common Sense About Kids and Guns
    www.kidsandguns.org

    Compassionate Friends
    Compassionate Friends mission is to assist families in the positive resolution of grief following the death of a child and to provide information to help others be supportive. The Compassionate Friends is a national nonprofit, self-help support organization which offers friendship and understanding to families who are grieving the death of a child of any age, from any cause. There is no religious affiliation. There are no membership fees or dues, and all bereaved family members are welcome.
    www.compassionatefriends.org or 1-877-969-0010

    William Curran Addiction Counseling and Anger Management
    610-429-3239

    Good Shepherd Neighborhood Mediation Program
    5356 Chew Avenue
    Philadelphia, PA 19138
    215-843-5413

    Sheila A. Gillin, MSS. LSW
    610-971-0575
    141 West Wayne Avenue
    Wayne, PA 19087

    Dr. Patricia M. Kelly
    Kelly Counseling and Consulting
    610-358-2250
    21 Regency Plaza
    Glen Mills, PA 19342

    Laurel's House
    610-277-1860

    National Domestic Violence Hotline
    1-800-799-SAFE

    Outreach Center
    1920 Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave., SE
    Washington, DC 20032
    Number: (202) 610-9615
    A full-service center providing shelter, food, clothing, counseling and life training for youth in trouble and in need. The Outreach center provides Counseling, Crisis intervention, Health and Shelter to those in need.

    PAAN-Philadelphia Anti-Drug/Anti-Violence Network
    To provide community safety through direct services that impact upon the drug and violence problems that plague neighborhoods and to develop positive alternatives for youth.
    2700 North 17th Street, Suite 200, Lehigh Pavilion
    Philadelphia, PA 19132
    215-940-0550
    Hotline: 215-685-9521

    Physicians for Social Responsibility
    www.psr.org
    Information on violence prevention, including gun violence prevention, from a public health perspective.

    Police Athletic League of Philadelphia
    2524 East Chearfield St.
    Philadelphia, PA 19134
    215-291-9000

    Dr. Stephen Treat
    Penn Council for Relationships
    4025 Chestnut Street, 1st Floor
    Philadelphia, PA 19104
    215-386-1743
    www.pcfr.org

    Urban League of Philadelphia
    (Education Department)
    215-451-5005
    www.nul.org/ulp

    Victim Services Center of Montgomery County, Inc.
    Rich Garrett, Executive Director
    18 West Airy Street
    Norristown, PA 19401
    610-277-0932
    610-277-4781 Emergency

    Woodrock
    1229 Chestnut Street
    Philadelphia, PA 19107
    215-231-9810

    Women's Center - NJ
    P.O. Box 311
    Northfield, NJ 08225
    (800) 286-4184
    Available services includes Counseling, Crisis intervention, Domestic violence/family violence/child abuse, Information, Referral, and Shelter.
    CRISIS HOTLINE 609-646-6767 for 24-hour domestic violence services for women & children

  • Women Organized Against Rape (WOAR)
    WOAR provides crisis counseling and support 24 hours a day through our telephone hotline, hospital emergency room accompaniment, accompaniment and advocacy for survivors at court, individual and group counseling for survivors and their families. Helping survivors of sexual assault and sexual abuse through counseling and advocacy.
    1233 Locust Street, Suite 202
    Philadelphia, PA 19107
    215-985-3315
    Hotline: 215-985-3333
    www.woar.org

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APPRECIATING DIFFERENCES
  • AL-Aqsa Islamic Society
    1501 Germantown Ave.
    Philadelphia, PA 19122
    215-765-2743

    Asian-Americans United
    913 Arch Street
    Philadelphia, PA 19401
    215-438-9096
    215-925-1538 Fax
    www.aaunited.org

    Cambodian Association of Greater Philadelphia
    5412 North 5th Street
    Philadelphia, PA 19120
    215-324-4070

    Cerebral Palsy Association of Delaware County
    401 Rutgers Avenue
    Swarthmore, PA 19081
    610-328-5955

    GLAAD - Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation
    www.glaad.org
    1-800-Gay-Media

    Indochinese American Council
    4934 Old York Road
    Philadelphia, PA 19141
    215-457-0272

    Dr. Patricia M. Kelly
    Kelly Counseling and Consulting
    610-358-2250
    21 Regency Plaza
    Glen Mills, PA 19342

    Urban League of Philadelphia
    (Education Department)
    215-451-5005
    www.nul.org/ulp

    Dr. Alan R. Wofsey, Chief of Psychiatry at Lankenau Hospital
    Adolescent & Adult Psychiatry
    Individual Family & Marital Treatment
    Suite 566, Lankenau Medical Bldg.-East
    Wynnewood, PA 19096
    610-649-3070

  • Women's Resource Center
    113 West Wayne Avenue
    Wayne, PA 19187
    610-687-6391

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DRUGS AND ALCOHOL
  • Alcoholics Anonymous
    215-923-7900
    www.sepenna.org
    444 North 3rd Street
    Suite 3 E Box 2 A
    Philadelphia, PA 19123-4179

    American Council on Alcoholism Assistant Recovery
    1-800-527-5344

    Ashley Center
    24 Hour Hotline
    1-800-799-4673
    www.fathermartinsashley.com

    Belmont Center for Comprehensive Treatment
    4200 Monument Road, Philadelphia, PA 19131
    215-581-9138

    The Bridge-Therapeutic Center at Fox Chase
    8400 Pine Road
    Philadelphia, PA 19111
    215-342-5000

    Bucks County Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. Council Advocacy
    1-800-221-6333
    252 West Swamp Road
    Unit 12
    Doylestown, PA 18901
    www.bccsadd.org

    Campus Safety Security On Campus, Inc. (S.O.C.)
    Campus Safety Security On Campus, Inc. (S.O.C.) is the only national, non-profit organization geared specifically and exclusively to the prevention of college and university campus violence and other crimes. S.O.C. is also dedicated to assisting campus crime victims in the enforcement of their legal rights.
    www.campussafety.org or 1-888-251-7959

    Caron Foundation
    A nationally-recognized chemical dependency (addiction to
    alcohol or other mood-altering drugs) treatment facility has a reputation for quality care based on their in-depth knowledge and experience in this field. For more than 40 years, Caron has served as a beacon of hope for individuals and families whose lives have been impacted by the disease of addiction.
    www.caron.org or 1-800-678-2332

    Chester County Drug and Alcohol Hotline
    610-344-6620
    www.chesco.org

    Chester County Council on Addictive Disease
    930 East Lancaster Avenue
    Exton, PA 19341
    610-363-6164

    Crozer-Chester Medical Center
    One Medical Center Boulevard
    Upland, PA 19013
    610-447-2000

    Delaware County Drug and Alcohol
    610-713-2365
    200 South Street
    Upper Darby, PA 19082

    Eagleville Hospital
    100 Eagleville Road,
    Eagleville, PA 19403
    610-539-6000

    Gaundezia Inc. Hotline
    610-239-9600
    106 West Main Street
    Norristown, PA 19401
    www.gaundezia.org

    Dr. Patricia M. Kelly
    Kelly Counseling and Consulting
    610-358-2250
    21 Regency Plaza, Glen Mills, PA 19342

    Richard LiMote, MD
    Bucks County Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc
    215-345-6644
    www.bccadd.org
    252 West Swamp Road
    Doylestown, PA 18901

    The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth
    201 Union Avenue
    Bridgeport, PA 19405
    610-277-3715

    MADD (Mother's Against Drunk Driving)
    MADD is more than just moms -
    they are real people - dads, young people, and other concerned individuals
    who want to stop drunk driving, support the victims of this violent crime, and
    prevent underage drinking.
    3544 West Chester Pike, Suite 213, Newtown Square, PA 19073
    www.madd.org or 610-325-8212

    Mirmont Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Treatment Center
    100 Yearsley Mill Road
    Lima, PA 19063
    610-744-1400 or 610-564-9232
    www.riddlehospital.org

    Narcotics Anonymous
    610-534-9510
    PO BOX 397
    Media, PA 19063

    Narcotics Anonymous
    P.O. Box 387
    Wilmington, DE 19899
    (302) 429-8175
    Support groups- some for addicts only and some for anyone interested- for residents of the New Castle, Delaware and Salem, New Jersey area. Meetings offered during the day and evenings, weekdays & weekends.

    National Council on Alcohol and Drugs
    1-800-475-HOPE (4673)

    New Jersey Prevention Network (NJPN)
    700 Rt. 70 East, Unit # 4
    Lakewood, NJ 08701
    (732) 367-0611
    NJPN is committed to advocacy and collaboration in its efforts to educate the citizens of New Jersey with regard to the consequences of drug use. Our primary purpose is to decrease substance abuse in New Jersey by developing and executing effective prevention programs and related services. For this reason, all NJPN programs and services have a common goal of reducing the incidence of alcoholism and drug addictions through prevention, education, advocacy, and public awareness. NJPN subcontracts with its member agencies to provide a resource center that provides training and technical assistance to each of the 21 counties in the state. NJPN sponsored events can be viewed by state or county on their website at www.njpn.org.

    Newark Renaissance House
    62-80 Norfolk St.
    Newark, NJ 07103
    (973) 623-3386
    Counseling, inpatient services/programs, mental health, substance abuse prevention, intervention, treatment available. Youth residential substance abuse treatment programs for ages 14-19.

    Pennsylvanians Against Underage Drinking
    Pennsylvanians Against Underage Drinking is a coalition comprised of
    organizations and individuals - both youth and adult - working together toward
    one common goal: reducing underage drinking in this state.
    www.lcb.state.pa.us.edu or 1-800-537-6531
    United Way Office Building, 603 Harrisburg, PA 17124-0001

    PennHealth Counselor
    8:30 am to 5:00 pm-Monday through Friday
    1-800-789-PENN

    Programma Horizontes Congreso De Latinos Unidos
    719 W Girard Avenue
    Philadelphia, PA 19123
    215-763-8870
    www.congresso.net

    Rehab After Work
    Center City: 215-546-2200
    Suburban: 610-889-9939
    144 Russell Road
    Paoli, PA 19301

    Riverside Care-Riverside-Brandywine
    131 Harmony Road
    Coatesville, PA 19320
    610-383-9600
    www.eaglevillehospital.org

    Urban League of Philadelphia
    (Education Department)
    215-451-5005
    www.nul.org/ulp

    Dr. Alan R. Wofsey, Chief of Psychiatry at Lankenau Hospital
    Adolescent & Adult Psychiatry ( Individual Family & Marital Treatment
    Suite 566, Lankenau Medical Bldg. East, Wynnewood, PA 19096
    610-649-3070

  • 1212 Corporation
    2700 N Washington St
    Wilmington, DE 19802
    (302) 764-4048
    Open house center for alcoholics and other addicts offering friendship, advice and counseling on an informal basis. AA meetings everyday.

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MEDIA AND THE INTERNET
  • The Childrens Partnership
    The Childrens Partnership is a national nonprofit, nonpartisan organization whose mission is to inform leaders and the public about the needs of America's 70 million children, and to engage them in ways that benefit children. The Partnership undertakes research and policy analysis, publishes reports and multimedia materials, and forges new alliances among parents, policymakers and the private sector to achieve tangible gains for children. The Partnership focuses particular attention on identifying new trends and emerging issues that will affect large numbers of America's children and on providing early analysis and strategies for action. In this way, it functions as a research and development (R&D) arm for the children's movement.
    www.childrenspartnership.org

    Cyberangels
    Cyberangels, is the largest online safety, education and help group in the world.
    They are a cyber-neighborhood watch and operate worldwide in cyberspace through
    more than 3,000 volunteers from over fourteen countries. (Cyberangels is run entirely
    by volunteers.) Their special volunteers patrol the internet looking for child
    pornography, child molesters and cyberstalkers. They also offer a wide variety of
    educational and help services to the internet community at large.
    www.cyberangels.org

    GetNetWise
    GetNetWise is a public service brought to you by Internet industry corporations and public interest organizations to help ensure that families have safe, constructive, and educational or entertaining online experiences. This coalition wants Internet users to be just "one click away" from the resources they need to make informed decisions about their family's use of the Internet.
    www.getwisenet.org

    Philadelphia Youth Empowerment System
    Belfield Recreation Center
    21st and Chew Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19138
    215-685-2221

    Suzanne Reiss, MD
    860 Lancaster Avenue
    Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
    610-527-5431

    SmartParent
    SmartParent is a resource dedicated to educating parents on the best ways
    to safeguard their children from the dangers presented by cyberspace. Our goal
    is to help keep the online experience safe, educational and entertaining for
    children. www.smartparent.com or 301-656-4040 x. 235

  • UWSEPA Teaming for Technology
    Seven Benjamin Franklin Parkway
    Philadelphia, PA 19103
    215-665-2569

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LEADERSHIP/FIND THE LEADER WITHIN
  • AmeriCorps Recruitment
    801 Arch Street, Suite 104
    Philadelphia, PA 19107
    215-597-3495

    AFL-CIO
    7 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
    Philadelphia, PA 19103
    215-665-2617

    Big Sisters of Philadelphia, Inc.
    1315 Walnut St., Suite 1400
    Philadelphia, PA 19107
    215-735-7775

    Boys and Girls Club of Philadelphia
    1518 Walnut Street, Suite 712
    Philadelphia, PA 19102
    215-877-2000

    Boy Scouts of America
    22nd & Winters Streets
    Philadelphia, PA 19107
    610-688-6900

    Catholic Leadership Institute/ CYO
    Catholic Leadership Institute/ CYO is an unique organization that brings
    the best in leadership development training programs to you to help you attain
    your goals, clarify your values, improve your communication skills, experience
    personal growth through risk taking, develop your trust in Christ and empower
    your life with purpose.
    105 Argyle Road
    Ardmore, PA 19003
    610-649-9476
    www.catholicleaders.org

    Champions of Caring
    P.O. Box 388
    Villanova, PA 19085
    610-527-1934

    City Year Young Heroes
    2221 Chestnut Street, 2nd Floor
    Philadelphia, PA 19103
    215-988-2218

    Corporation for National Service
    900 Market St.
    P.O. Box 04121
    Philadelphia, PA 19107
    215-597-2834

    City Year Young Heroes
    2221 Chestnut Street, 2nd Floor
    Philadelphia, PA 19103
    215-988-2218

    Free Library of Philadelphia
    1901 Vine Street
    Philadelphia, PA 19103
    215686-5372
    www.library.phila.gov

    Sheila A. Gillin, MSS. LSW
    141 West Wayne Avenue
    Wayne, PA 19087
    610-971-0575

    Girl Scouts of SEPA
    The Robert Morris Building
    100 North 17th Street, 1st Floor
    Philadelphia, PA 19103
    215-564-2030

    Office for Youth and Young Adults
    105 Argyle Road
    Ardmore, PA 19003
    610-649-9476

    Outward Bound Philadelphia
    3250 West Sedgeley Drive
    East Fairmount Park
    Philadelphia, PA 19130
    215-232-9130

    Philadelphia Cares
    100 S Broad Street
    Philadelphia, PA 19110
    215-564-4544
    www.philacares.com

    Police Athletic League of Philadelphia
    3400 W Girard Avenue
    Philadelphia, PA 19134
    215-291-9000
    www.phillypal.com

    Urban League of Philadelphia
    (Education Department)
    215-451-5005
    www.nul.org/ulp

    Victim Services Center of Montgomery Inc.
    18 W Airy Street
    Norristown, PA 19401
    610-277-0932

    Dr. Alan R. Wofsey, Chief of Psychiatry at Lankenau Hospital
    Adolescent & Adult Psychiatry
    Individual Family & Marital Treatment
    Suite 566, Lankenau Medical Bldg.-East
    Wynnewood, PA 19096
    610-649-3070

    Women's Resource Center
    113 West Wayne Avenue
    Wayne, PA 19187
    610-687-6391

  • YMCA (Roxborough)
    215-482-9945
    www.ymcaphilly.org/rox

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THE POWER OF SPIRITUALITY
  • AL-Aqsa Islamic Society
    1501 Germantown Avenue
    Philadelphia, PA 19122
    215-765-2743

    Catholic Leadership Institute
    105 Argyle Road, Ardmore, PA 19003
    610-649-9476

    Office for Youth and Young Adults
    105 Argyle Road, Ardmore, PA 19003
    610-649-9476

    Passionate Leaders/Powerful People
    1084 East Lancaster Avenue, Rosemont, PA 19010
    610-525-2577

    Pastor Matthew Peterson
    Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Youth Association
    625 Montgomery Avenue, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
    610-525-2821

    Prayer Power
    St. Charles Seminary
    100 East Wynnewood Road, Wynnewood, PA 19096
    610-667-0160

    Pastor Matthew Peterson
    Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Youth Association
    625 Montgomery Avenue, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
    610-525-2821

    Urban Bridges at St. Gabriel's Church
    Youth and Adult Program
    101 East Roosevelt Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19120
    Contact Sr. Mary Lacy
    215-329-4030
    www.urbanbridge.org

    White Rock Baptist Church
    Reverend William Shaw
    5240 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19139
    215-474-1738
    www.nationalbaptist.com

  • Written Resources:
    The Choice, by Og Mandino.
    The Art of Happiness, by the Dahli Lama.
    The One Year Bible, Published by Tyndale, 365 Daily Readings.
    The Bible, St. James Version
    The Complete Idiots Guide Spirituality for Teens, by Pastor Wm. R. Grimbol.

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DEPRESSION
  • Bellmont Center Comprehensive Treatment
    4200 Monument Road, Philadelphia, PA 19131-1689
    215-877-2000
    www.einstein.edu

    Benjamin Rush Center
    11082 Knights Road, Philadelphia, PA 19154
    215-632-9040

    Best Nest
    1337 Pine Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
    215-546-8060

    Child Mental Health - 24hr Crisis Service
    New Castle, DE 19720
    (302) 633-5128 Northern New Castle County
    (800) 969-4357 Below the Canal
    (302) 424-4357 Kent & Sussex Counties
    A 24-hour crisis hot line available to children 17 and younger and their families. A trained crisis worker will assist callers in dealing with crisis and make appropriate referrals.

    Contact Carelines for Greater Philadelphia
    215-879-4402
    610-649-5250
    Crisis Intervention, Listening, Information and Referral. 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM, 7 days a week.

    Contact Crisis Hotline
    P.O. Box 296
    Somers Point, NJ 08244
    (609) 266-8228
    DIRECT LINE: (609) 823-1850 for 24-hour info & referral and crisis intervention. This is a United Way agency. Services available: counseling, crisis intervention, information and referral.

    Crozer Chester Mental Health Services Center
    2600 West 9th Street, Chester, PA 19013
    610-497-7700
    610-447-7600 Emergency

    Devereux Beneto Center
    An Innovative Organization of Services Offering a Continuum of Mental Health Care.
    1-800-935-6789
    655 Sugartown Road
    Malvern, PA 19355
    www.devereux.org

    Sheila A. Gillin, MSS. LSW
    610-971-0575
    141 West Wayne Avenue
    Wayne, PA 19087

    Growth Opportunity Center, Inc
    570 Welsh Road, Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006
    215-947-8654
    215-905-2960 Emergency

    Dr. Patricia M. Kelly
    Kelly Counseling and Consulting
    610-358-2250
    21 Regency Plaza
    Glen Mills, PA 19342

    Mental Health Association of South Eastern Pennsylvania
    1211 Chestnut Street
    Philadelphia, PA 19107
    215-751-1800 x. 228 1-800-4226 x.228

    Mental Health Crisis Intervention Services-Chester County Mental Health
    520 East Lancaster Avenue, Downingtown, PA 19335
    610-918-2100

    NAMI: National Association of the Mentally ILL
    1-800-223-0500

    Penn Council for Relationships (PCFR)
    Dr. Stephen Treat
    4025 Chestnut Street, 1st Fl.
    Philadelphia, PA 19104
    215-382-6680
    www.pcfr.org
    The topic family dynamics is an important area for all individuals to explore.
    PCFR, a non-profit counseling, training, education and research center has
    been working to help people understand families and build relationship health
    for 70 years.

    Philadelphia Crisis Center
    24 Hours 7 Days a Week
    215-686-4420

    Riddle Memorial Hospital
    1068 West Baltimore Pike, Media, PA 19063
    610-891-3560
    www.riddlehospital.org

    Rick F. Summers, MD
    Clinical Associate of Psychiatry
    Department of Education
    University of Pennsylvania
    3535 Market Street, 2nd Floor
    Philadelphia, PA 19104
    Phone: 215-746-7213
    Fax: 215-746-7020

  • Written Resources:
    Depression: How it Happens, How its Healed, Written by John Medina

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GENERAL
  • Center for Youth Development of the United Way
    Seven Benjamin Franklin Parkway
    Philadelphia, PA 19103
    215-665-2456
    www.uwsepa.org

    Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
    34th Street & Civic
    Philadelphia, PA 19104
    215-590-1000

    Environmental Protection Agency
    1650 Arch St.
    Philadelphia, PA 19103
    215-814-5536

    Fellowship Farm, Inc.
    2488 Sanatoga Road, Pottstown, PA 19464
    610-326-3008
    www.fellowshipfarm.org
    Provides programs for the whole family. Teaches skills in inter-group relations, leadership development, conflict resolution, peer support, drug alcohol and violence prevention.

    Philadelphia Zoo
    3400 Girard Avenue
    Philadelphia, PA 19104
    215-243-1100

  • Youth are Resources
    Boys and Girls Club of Metropolitan Philadelphia, Inc.
    1518 Walnut Street, Suite 712, Philadelphia, PA 19102
    215-735-8818
    Director of Education, Dianne Datcher
    www.bgcphila.org
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