Gestalt Therapy Institute of Philadelphia
Developmental Needs Meeting Strategy
Foundation for Human Enrichment
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Emotional Freedom Techniques
Authentic Happiness
American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children
Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers (ATSA)
Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation
International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (ISTSS)
National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN)
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
American Psychiatric Association
American Psychological Association
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI)
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine
National Institute of Mental Health
National Mental Health Association
Anxiety Panic Attack Resource Site
National Center for Health and Wellness
Sidran Institute Traumatic Stress Education and Advocacy
Sidran Institute Traumatic Stress Education and Advocacy: Resources for Professionals In addition to the articles listed below, there are a number of places on the Sidran website that provide resources for professionals.
Sidran Institute Traumatic Stress Education and Advocacy: Articles, Fact Sheets, Brochures, Websites
Self Injury Resources:
One of the biggest and best Self Harm Support Communities on the Internet.
S.A.F.E. Alternatives® (Self-Abuse Finally Ends) is a nationally recognized treatment approach, professional network and educational resource base, which is committed to helping you and others achieve an end to self-injurious behavior.
Formerly Bodies Under Siege SIARI: Self Injury and Related Issues
International internet service of information resources and support
Recently Sidran Institute began collaboration with Ruta Mazelis, the publisher of a newsletter for people living with SIV. Now in its 15th year of publication, this newsletter--The Cutting Edge-- serves as a resource for those seeking information on this often-misunderstood issue and includes editorial commentaries, written and artistic contributions from the readership, and reviews of various resources for those who live with SIV. For a PDF version of the most recent issue click on above web address.
Delaware County Resource Guide
*Abuse
Children and Youth Services (CYS)
20 S. 69th Street, Upper Darby, PA. Phone: 610-713-2000
521 Penn Street, Chester, PA. Phone: 610-447-1008
100 W. 6th Street, Media, PA. Phone: 610-891-5258
The Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Study
The ACE Study is an ongoing collaboration between the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Kaiser Permanente. Led by Co-principal Investigators Robert F. Anda, MD, MS, and Vincent J. Felitti, MD, the ACE Study is perhaps the largest scientific research study of its kind, analyzing the relationship between multiple categories of childhood trauma (ACEs), and health and behavioral outcomes later in life.
Domestic Abuse Project 24 hour hotline: 610-565-4590
14 West 2nd Street, Media, PA. Phone: 610-565-6272
2600 W. 9th Street, Chester, PA 610-497-6737
Elder Abuse
Coordinated through COSA ( County Offices of Services to the Aging) Call 610-713-2100 or 610-490-1300 to report.
Family Support Line
100 West 6th Street, Media, PA 610-891-5237
Provides free therapy groups for children and adolescent victims of
sexual abuse. Also provides parents therapy group and access to a
therapy network.
Life Beyond Abuse – 610-565-3399Support groups for women who have been abused or fear abuse. For information and location
Senior Victim Services – 610-627-2292 - Assists senior (55 years of age
and older) victims of crime through home visits; transportation and
accompaniment to judicial proceedings and related medical appointments;
assistance filing compensation claims; and public education programs.
WAR (Women Against Rape) – (rape, sexual abuse, incest)
610-566-4342 | 610-566-7954
Male Survivor: Overcoming Sexual Victimization of Boys and Men
*Emergency Assistance
Community Action Agency – Provides employment/life skills training, housing, utility, emergency shelter, and food assistance
Chester 610-874-8451
Darby 610-583-9133
Media 610-891-5101
Domestic Abuse Project - Provides tenant-based transitional housing for victims of domestic violence 610-565-6272
(see also listing under “Abuse”)
Salvation Army – Emergency food and shelter
Call 610-874-4266
*Psychiatric Hospitalization
Bryn Mawr Hospital 610-526-4292
Inpatient dual diagnosis program for adults and adolescents over the
age of 14 requiring mental health and addictions treatment.
Crozer Chester Medical Center 610-447-7700 | 610-874-5257
Adult inpatient
Lankenau Hospital 610-645-2000
Psychiatric and mental health services for adults and adolescents providing both inpatient and outpatient treatment
Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital 610-237-4700 - Adult inpatient
*Support Groups
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Eastern Pennsylvania General Service
Area Clubhouse – Upper Darby, PA | 610-352-9897
Intergroup office | 215-923-7900
Al-Anon/Alateen – For meeting information, call 1-888-425-2666 or 215-222-5254:
Philadelphia hotline: 215-468-1991 or 1-888-442-7085
Nar-Anon Meetings in Pennsylvania- click here
Narcotics Anonymous (NA) www.na.org
Delaware County NA Meeting Information: 610- 534-9510
Overeater’s Anonymous - A 12 step recovery program for compulsive overeaters.
Brandywine Intergroup office serving Chester, Delaware, and Southern Montgomery Counties: 610-565-9695
*Mental Health
ASCEND Group/Asperger’s Syndrome Alliance of PA Support Group Information for families and caregivers - Havertown chapter coordinator: 610-789-7360 or 610-449-6776
Borderline Personality Disorder Resources
CHADD – Children & Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder
Delaware County 610-626-2998 and Main Line 610-642-3462
NAMI – National Alliance for the Mentally Ill
Delaware County 610-623-0071
Main Line 610-668-7917
Chester City 610-497-4300
Depression/Bipolar Support Alliance – Meets Mondays (except holidays) from 7-9 pm at Springfield High School, 49 West Leamy Ave., Springfield, PA 1-877-687-9552
Recovery, Inc -
A self-help program to help manage problems such as anger, anxiety,
fears, depression, compulsions, obsessions and phobias. Meetings in
Delaware County.
Local information: 215-332-0722
Seeking Safety Seeking Safety is based on five central ideas: (1) Safety as the priority of treatment. (2) Integrated treatment.(3) A focus on ideals. (4) Four content areas: cognitive, behavioral, interpersonal, and case management. (5) Attention to clinician processes.
*Suicide
Delaware County Suicide Prevention Awareness Task Force
Feeling Blue - 610-715-0076
Suicide Anonymous 610-715-0076
Designed to help people with suicidal preoccupation and behavior based on the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous
Survivors of Suicide (SOS) 215-545-2242
Provides support to those who have lost a family member, loved one, or friend to suicide
*Grief and Loss
Compassionate Friends 610-544-6645; 610-337-9726 – Support for parents, siblings and grandparents
Peter’s Place – A Center for Grieving Children and Families
150 N. Radnor-Chester Rd., Suite F-130, Radnor, PA 19087 610-687-5150
Taylor Hospice – Bereavement support groups 610-521-5822
*Youth
Teen Helpline - 610-351-8336
*GLBT
The Attic
www.atticyouthcenter.org
Main Line Youth Alliance – Friday night support group in Wayne. Information: 610-688-1861
*24 Hour Hotlines
Childline – Child abuse reporting 1-800-932-0313
Domestic Abuse Project 610-565-4590
Project Reach – Mobile crisis intervention 610-352-4703
Runaway Hotline 1-800-8KID-123
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255
*Advocacy
Delaware County Office of Behavioral Health – provides mental health court/delegate services, community advocate 610-713-2387, Community Support Program (CSP), and Contingency Fund
Mental Health Association of Southeastern PA - A nonprofit citizen's
organization serving adults, children and family members through
programs and advocacy efforts
1-800-688-4226, ext. 228
PRO-ACT (Pennsylvania Recovery Organization-Achieving Community Together) A support group of volunteers advocating for the recovery community, their families, and for those still suffering from the disease of addiction. Call 1-800-221-6333 to enroll in the family program, which is offered in convenient locations through Delaware County.
SPAN – Suicide Prevention Awareness Network - dedicated to preventing suicide through public education, awareness, community action, federal, state and local advocacy
Crisis-MH/Substance Abuse
Project Reach – A free crisis management service for Delaware County residents. Staff are trained to assist in mental health emergencies, family and school-based problems. 610-352-4703; emergency beeper 215-515-6726
Crozer Chester Medical Center Crisis Services
One Medical Center Blvd., Upland, PA, 610-447-7600 – Provides 24 hour, walk-in crisis services
Crozer Chester Community Hospital Division Base Service Unit
2600 W.9th Street, Chester, PA 610-497-7700. For substance abuse
assessments, call 610-497-7223; 7-3:30 walk in open admission. Accepts
Medical Assistance
KeyStone Center
2100 Providence Ave., Chester, PA, 610-876-9000 – Substance abuse assessments, referral, and treatment
Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital Crisis Services
Lansdowne Ave. and Bailey Rd., Darby, PA 610-237-4210 - Provides 24-hour, walk-in crisis services
Mirmont Treatment Center
100 Yearsley Mill Road, Media, PA 610-744-1400 – 24 hour walk in substance abuse assessment; treatment and referral services
*Eating Disorders
Anorexia-Bulimia Association Hotline – Offers free hotline counseling, a national network of support groups, referrals to healthcare professionals, education and prevention programs. Call 1-847-831-3438 weekdays from 9-5 Central Time.
Belmont Center
4200 Monument Road, Philadelphia, PA 215-877-2000
4641 Roosevelt Blvd., Philadelphia, PA 1-800-889-0548 - Inpatient eating disorder program for adolescents and adults.
*Substance Abuse Related Sites
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
