Links
General
- www.phmc.org: PHMC is a non-profit, public health organization committed to improving the health of the community through outreach, education, research, planning, technical assistance and direct services.
- www.gpuac.org: Our mission at Greater Philadelphia Urban Affairs Coalition (GPUAC) is to bring together people from throughout the Metropolitan Philadelphia region to solve urban problems, operate programs, and support an array of government and private-sector sponsored initiatives to help low-wage families succeed.
- national.unitedway.org: In communities across America, 1350 United Ways improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of their communities.
- www.coanet.org: The Council on Accreditation (COA) partners with human service organizations worldwide to improve service delivery outcomes by developing, applying, and promoting accreditation standards.
- www.phfa.org: The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency is the Commonwealth's leading provider of capital for affordable homes and apartments.
- www.cwla.org: The Child Welfare League of America is the nation's oldest and largest membership-based child welfare organization. We are committed to engaging people everywhere in promoting the well-being of children, youth, and their families, and protecting every child from harm.
- www.delcohec.org: The Delaware County Healthcare Employers Consortium is a partnership of healthcare facilities, community-based organizations, and educational institutions whose goals are to develop a skilled workforce in healthcare and create career options for Delaware County residents.
- www.workingpoorfamilies.org: The Working Poor Families Project (WPFP) was launched in 2002 by national philanthropic leaders who saw the need to strengthen state policies affecting working families.
Policy/Advocacy
- www.cbpp.org: The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities conducts research and analysis at the state and federal level on fiscal policy and public programs that affect low-and moderate income families and individuals.
- www.clasp.org: The Center for Law and Social Policy is a national non-profit that works to improve the lives of low-income people through the improvement of economic security, educational and workforce prospects, family stability, and in securing equal justice for all.
- www.thecaap.org: The Community Action Association of Pennsylvania works to assist people moving from poverty to self-sufficiency by acting as a statewide voice for local CAA's and low-income residents while addressing policy issues on the local, state, and national level.
- www.cwla.org: The Child Welfare League of America is committed to engaging people everywhere in promoting the well-being of children, youth, and their families, and protecting every child from harm.
- www.chn.org: The Coalition on Human Needs is an alliance of national organizations working together to promote public policies that address the needs of low-income and other vulnerable people.
- www.pccyfs.org: The Pennsylvania Council of Children, Youth & Family Services is a statewide organization of private agencies who provide the direct "hands-on" programs and supports needed to achieve and maintain permanency and safety for children and youth and stability for families.
- www.vote-smart.org: Project Vote-Smart is a citizen's organization providing research on candidates for public office which also provides a link allowing the public to search for and contact their public officials.
- www.keystoneresearch.org: The Keystone Research Center conducts original research, produces reports, and promotes public dialog that addresses important economic and civic problems, and proposes new policies to help resolve those problems.
- www.stand4children.com: Stand for Children. Do you know what you can do to prevent child abuse?
Domestic Violence
- National Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
- Statewide Domestic Violence Services: Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence: www.pcadv.org
- Pennsylvania Child Abuse Hotline: (800) 932-0313
- Allegheny County
- Hotline: (724) 224-HOPE
- Toll-free: (888) 299-HOPE
- Website: www.akhopecenter.org
- Hotline: (412) 364-5556
- Hotline: (412) 687-8005
- Legal Advocacy: 412) 355-7400
- Administration: (412) 687-8017
- Website: www.wcspittsburgh.org
- Hotline: (412) 678-4616
- Website: www.womansplace.org
- Butler County
- Hotline: (800) 400-8551
- Business Line: (724) 776-5910
- Website: voice@voiceforvictims.com
- Delaware County
- Hotline: 610-565-4590
- Website: http://www.dapdc.org/
- Lawrence County
- Hotline: (724) 652-9036
- Website: www.crisisshelter.org
- Philadelphia County
- Hotline: 1-866-SAFE-014 (1-866-723-3014) (English and Spanish)
- Hotline: 1-866-SAFE-014 (1-866-723-3014)
- Office: 215-426-8610 x13
- Website: http://www.lutheransettlement.org/
- Hotline: 1-866-SAFE-014 (1-866-723-3014)
- Legal Center: 215-686-7082
- Administrative Offices: 215-386-1280
- Website: http://www.womenagainstabuse.org
- Hotline: 215-751-1111
- Website: http://www.womenintransitioninc.org
- Westmoreland County
- Hotline: (724) 339-HOPE
- Toll-free: (888) 299-HOPE
- Website: http://www.akhopecenter.org
Below is a listing of Pennsylvania domestic violence services and hotline numbers. While we tried to include many organizations on this list, there may be other services available in your county. If you would like us to include additional domestic violence services, please contact Marianne Bellesorte at MBellesorte@PathWaysPA.org.
Alle-Kiski Area HOPE Center: Provides services to support and empower victims of domestic violence through a crisis hotline, counseling, education, shelter and advocacy.
Crisis Center North: a nonprofit counseling and educational resource center serving victims of domestic violence, their children, and teens involved in violent dating relationships in the northern communities of Allegheny County
Women's Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh: offers comprehensive intervention and prevention services to address the problem of domestic violence.
Womansplace: strives to end domestic violence through crisis intervention, prevention education, and direct services. Our mission is to support individuals and families exposed to relationship abuse by providing shelter, legal and medical advocacy, and options counseling. Womansplace seeks to increase victim safety and empower these individuals to begin again.
Victim Outreach Intervention Center (VOICe): free and confidential services for those who have been victimized as a result of a criminal act, including victims of domestic violence, rape or sexual assault, violent crimes including simple or aggravated assault, child sexual assault, adult survivors of sexual abuse or incest, sexual harassment, attempted homicide or families of homicide victims, terroristic threats, burglary, and robbery.
Domestic Abuse Project of Delaware County: provides services including counseling services, emergency shelter and transitional housing, legal services, medical advocacy, welfare advocacy, and prevention education and outreach.
Crisis Shelter of Lawrence County: offers comprehensive services to all victims of domestic violence and emotional abuse
Philadelphia Domestic Violence
Lutheran Settlement House Bilingual Domestic Violence Project: provides a 24-hour hotline, individual Lutheran Settlement House:provides a 24-hour hotline, individual and group counseling, and advocacy services.
Women Against Abuse: provides services including a 24 hour Emergency Shelter, transitional housing, and legal assistance.
Women In Transition: provides empowerment counseling, referrals and advocacy to women in Philadelphia who are endangered by domestic violence and/or substance abuse.
Alle-Kiski Area HOPE Center: Provides services to support and empower victims of domestic violence through a crisis hotline, counseling, education, shelter and advocacy.
Investing in PA's Families: Economic Opportunity for All
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