Resource Directory for the Caregiver, Aging, and Disabled – Chester County 2013-14

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We are pleased to introduce the Resource DIRECTORY for theCaregiver, Aging, and Disabled to the residents of Chester County.With more than 400 listings, we have endeavored to provide a go-tosource of information for those caring for a loved one, anyone who isor knows someone age 50+, and persons with disabilities.

The Resource DIRECTORY is available wherever you are, wheneveryou need it, online at www.50plusSeniorNewsPA.com. And for themany people who prefer their information in print, we also publishthe Resource DIRECTORY as a hard-copy edition.

Chester County residents are fortunate to have an abundance ofaccessible organizations offering an excellent array of products,services, and programs that enhance life. Inside this edition you’ll findoptions for living communities, healthcare providers, legal counsel,food and nutrition benefits, home improvement, and so much more.

There are many local, state, and federal programs available that canprovide health and financial assistance. If you’re seeking more personalinteraction, there are a variety of support groups where you’ll findencouragement and guidance, people who can relate to yourcircumstances, and professional advice.

We thank the sponsor of the Resource DIRECTORY. Their financialsupport and commitment to their community has assisted us inproducing this informational resource.

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Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Adult Day Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7Advocacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7Alcohol & Substance Abuse Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8Area Agency on Aging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8Assistive Technology/Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Care Assessment Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Caregiver Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Clinics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Clothing Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Consumer Protection/Complaints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Counseling Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Dental Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Domestic Violence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11Driver Evaluation/Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11Employment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12Energy Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13Eye Care Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

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Financial Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Fitness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Food/Nutrition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Emergency Food/Food Banks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Food Stamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Meals on Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16Local . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Federal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Handicapped Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Health Centers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Health Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Healthcare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21Financial Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21Waiver Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Hearing Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Home Care Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Home Improvements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Homeless Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Hospice Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Hospitals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Hotlines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27Financial Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28Rental Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Housing Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29Apartment-Style . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29Life Sharing/Family Living Residences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29


Information and Referral . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Legal Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Libraries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Lottery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Medical Equipment & Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Medical Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Medicare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33Counseling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33Medicare Advantage Providers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Mental Health/Developmental Disabilities Services . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Physicians . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Post Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Prescriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Retirement Living Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37Active Adult Living Communities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37Continuing Care Retirement Communities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37Dementia Care Facilities/Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38Independent Living Communities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38Nursing & Rehab Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39Personal Care Homes/Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Senior Centers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Service Organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Support Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Tax Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Therapies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Transportation Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Veterans Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Weatherization Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43


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–––––– ABUSE, NEGLECT, EXPLOITATION ––––––BATTERED WOMEN’S JUSTICE PROJECT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 903-0111THE CRIME VICTIMS CENTER OF CHESTER COUNTY

SEXUAL ASSAULT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 692-7273OTHER CRIMES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 692-7420

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CENTER OF CHESTER COUNTY COATESVILLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 384-2774OXFORD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 932-8557WEST CHESTER . .(610) 431-3546; (610) 431-1430; (610) 431-7262 (TTY)

NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 799-7233NATIONAL RESOURCE CENTER ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE (NRCDV) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 799-7233; (800) 787-3224 (TTY)

PENNSYLVANIA ADDRESS CONFIDENTIALITY PROGRAM (ACP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 563-6399; (877) 349-1064 (TTY)

PENNSYLVANIA COALITION AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE . .(800) 932-4632PENNSYLVANIA COALITION AGAINST RAPE . . . . . . . . . . .(888) 772-7227PENNSYLVANIA OFFICE OF THE VICTIM ADVOCATE ADDRESSCONFIDENTIALITY PROGRAM . . . .(800) 563-6399; (877) 349-1064 (TTY)

–– ACTIVE ADULT LIVING COMMUNITIES(SEE RETIREMENT LIVING OPTIONS) ––

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–––––– ADULT DAY SERVICES ––––––The services may include but are not limited to personal care, help witheating or using the toilet, assistance with taking medication, and socialassistance for the aging. Centers offer a protective, supervised setting andgenerally operate during normal business hours.

ADULT CARE OF CHESTER COUNTY – EXTON . . . . . . . . . .(610) 363-8044Two adult day centers with highly trained staff that offer therapeutic activitiesin a secure social setting under nursing oversight.201 Sharp LaneExton, PA 19380www.ACofCC.org

ADULT CARE OF CHESTER COUNTY – LONGWOOD . . . . .(610) 388-1166Two adult day centers with highly trained staff that offer therapeutic activitiesin a secure social setting under nursing oversight.500 Old Forge Lane, Suite 503Kennett Square, PA 19348www.ACofCC.org

THE F.A.C.T. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 363-0920HANDI-CRAFTERS, INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 384-6990LYNCH HOMES ADULT DAY CARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 647-4309SARAHCARE OF GREAT VALLEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 251-0801 TEL HAI RETIREMENT COMMUNITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 273-9333

–––––– ADVOCACY –––––– Organizations that promote the health, dignity, rights, and quality of lifeof seniors and the disabled.

THE AMERICAN GERIATRICS SOCIETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(212) 308-1414BUREAU OF BLINDNESS & VISUAL SERVICES . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 622-2842 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(866) 830-7327 (TTY)

CHESTER COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF AGING SERVICES . .(610) 344-6350DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ADVOCACY NETWORK . .(800) 692-7443DISABILITY RIGHTS NETWORK OF PENNSYLVANIA . . . . . .(800) 692-7443 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(877) 375-7139 (TDD)GENERATIONS UNITED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(202) 289-3979


GENUINE HEALTHCARE RESOURCES, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 429-1200Patient advocacy, RNs assisting with health insurance/Medicare appeals,denials, healthcare bills, observation status, transitional care, inpatient/rehab/skilled advocate.882 South Matlack Street, Suite 204West Chester, PA 19382www.genuine-hcr.com

LA COMUNIDAD HISPANA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 444-4545OFFICE OF CONSUMER ADVOCATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 684-6560OXFORD NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES CENTER . . . . . . . . .(610) 932-8557PENNSYLVANIA BUREAU OF CONSUMER PROTECTION . .(800) 441-2555PHOENIXVILLE AREA COMMUNITY SERVICES . . . . . . . . . .(610) 933-1105

–––––– ALCOHOL & SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES ––––––Organizations offering prevention, treatment, and recovery programs.

ADVANCED TREATMENT SYSTEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 466-9250BOWLING GREEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 268-3588CENTER FOR ADDICTIVE DISEASES EXTON CENTER . . . . . .(484) 565-1130CHANGES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 518-6979CHESTER COUNSELING CENTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 933-8880COATESVILLE VA MEDICAL CENTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 384-7711GAUDENZIA COATESVILLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610 383-9600GAUDENZIA HOUSE WEST CHESTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 399-6929GAUDENZIA OUTPATIENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 429-1414HOLCOMB BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 388-9225MALVERN INSTITUTE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 647-0330SAMARA HOUSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610 384-9591

–– APARTMENTS (SEE HOUSING OPTIONS) ––

–––––– AREA AGENCY ON AGING ––––––Provides aging services and information on financial aid and localbenefits programs in Chester County.

CHESTER COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF AGING SERVICES . .(610) 344-6350


–– ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENCES(SEE RETIREMENT LIVING OPTIONS) ––

–––––– ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY/DEVICES –––––– These technologies and devices can make the lives of seniors and thedisabled easier.

PENNSYLVANIA ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY FOUNDATION . .(888) 744-1938PENNSYLVANIA’S INITIATIVE ON ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY (PIAT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 204-7428

–––––– CARE ASSESSMENT SERVICES –––––– Looks at a person’s needs and works with them to find the best methodsto provide care, support, and specialized services.

CHESTER COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF AGING SERVICES . .(610) 344-6350HOME INSTEAD SENIOR CARE WEST CHESTER . . . . . . . . . .(610) 431-7877RIGHT AT HOME IN-HOME CARE & ASSISTANCE . . . . . . .(855) 483-9041SENIOR HELPERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 789-4700

–––––– CAREGIVER ASSISTANCE –––––– CHESTER COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF AGING SERVICES . .(610) 344-6350

–––––– CLINICS ––––––MAIN LINE HEALTH OUTPATIENT REHAB NETWORK

MAIN LINE HEALTH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(866) 225-5654BRYN MAWR REHAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(888) 734-2241

With 10 convenient locations throughout the area, you’re never far fromquality outpatient rehab care. Services vary by location.www.mainlinehealth.org/outpatientnetwork See our ad on inside front page.

–––––– CLOTHING RESOURCES ––––––THE BRIDGE FOOD PANTRY AND CLOTHES CLOSET . . . . .(610) 869-9500GOODWILL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 384-3206; (610) 558-3722LA COMUNIDAD HISPANA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 444-4545OXFORD NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES CENTER . . . . . . . . .(610) 869-8557PARKESBURG COMMUNITY OUTREACH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 857-5800


PHOENIXVILLE AREA COMMUNITY SERVICES . . . . . . . . . .(610) 933-1105SALVATION ARMY . . . .(610) 384-2954; (610) 692-0380; (800) 728-7825UNITED WAY OF CHESTER COUNTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 429-9400

–––––– CONSUMER PROTECTION/COMPLAINTS –––––– COMMONWEALTH INFORMATION CENTER . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 932-0784CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION . . . . . . . . . .(800) 638-2772DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 344-6225ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 424-9346MEDICARE/MEDICAID FRAUD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 447-8477PENNSYLVANIA BUREAU OF CONSUMER PROTECTION . .(800) 441-2555PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF BANKING . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 722-2657QUALITY INSIGHTS OF PENNSYLVANIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(877) 346-6180 WELFARE FRAUD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 932-0582

– CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES(SEE RETIREMENT LIVING OPTIONS) ––

–––––– COUNSELING SERVICES ––––––CEREBRAL PALSY ASSOCIATION OF CHESTER COUNTY, INC. . .(800) 559-2237CHESTER COUNSELING CENTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 933-8880COATESVILLE AREA SENIOR CENTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 383-6900THE CRIME VICTIMS’ CENTER OF CHESTER COUNTY . . . . .(610) 692-1926FAMILY SERVICE OF CHESTER COUNTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 696-4900NEW LIFE YOUTH & FAMILY SERVICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 429-1432WEST CHESTER COUNSELING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 431-1860

–– DEMENTIA CARE FACILITIES/UNITS(SEE RETIREMENT LIVING OPTIONS) ––

–––––– DENTAL SERVICES ––––––CHESTER COUNTY COMMUNITY DENTAL CENTER . . . . . . .(610) 383-3888 COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS IN MEDICINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 836-5990


PENNSYLVANIA DENTAL ASSOCIATION SENIOR DENTAL PROGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 234-5941

–––––– DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ––––––BATTERED WOMAN’S JUSTICE PROJECT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 903-0111CRIME VICTIMS’ CENTER OF CHESTER COUNTY . . . . . . . .(610) 692-1926THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CENTER OF CHESTER COUNTY . .(610) 431-3546; . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 384-2774; (610) 932-8557LA COMUNIDAD HISPANA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 444-4545NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 799-7233NATIONAL RESOURCE CENTER ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE (NRCDV) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 799-7233; (800) 787-3224 (TTY)

PENNSYLVANIA ADDRESS CONFIDENTIALITY PROGRAM (ACP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 563-6399; (877) 349-1064 TTYPENNSYLVANIA COALITION AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE . .(800) 932-4632PENNSYLVANIA COALITION AGAINST RAPE . . . . . . . . . . .(888) 772-7227RAPE, ABUSE & INCEST NATIONAL NETWORK (RAINN) . .(800) 656-4673

–––––– DRIVER EVALUATION/TESTING ––––––MAIN LINE HEALTH OUTPATIENT REHAB NETWORK



–––––– EMERGENCY –––––– AMERICAN RED CROSS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(215) 299-4000CHESTER COUNTY CRISIS SERVICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 280-3270CHESTER COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY SERVICES . .(610) 344-5000THE CRIME VICTIMS’ CENTER OF CHESTER COUNTY . . . . .(610) 692-7420LA COMUNIDAD HISPANA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 444-4545MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS LINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 918-2100OXFORD NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES CENTER . . . . . . . . .(610) 869-8557


PHOENIXVILLE AREA COMMUNITY SERVICES . . . . . . . . . .(610) 933-1105SALVATION ARMY CHESTER CORPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 874-4266UNITED WAY OF CHESTER COUNTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 429-9400

–––––– EMPLOYMENT –––––– Training and services to help prepare you for the workforce.

THE ARC OF CHESTER COUNTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 696-8090HANDI-CRAFTERS, INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 384-6990CHESTER COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF AGING SERVICES . .(610) 344-6350CHESTER COUNTY OIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 692-2344COMMUNITY, YOUTH, WOMEN’S ALLIANCE . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 384-9591LIFE TRANSFORMING MINISTRIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 384-5393OFFICE OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION (OVR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(866) 375-8264 (VOICE) / (888) 575-9420 (TTY)PENNSYLVANIA CAREERLINK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 384-9393SERVICE ACCESS MANAGEMENT (SAM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(877) 236-4600TICKET TO WORK PROGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 442-6352UNITED DISABILITIES SERVICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(888) 837-4235

–––––– ENERGY ASSISTANCE –––––– $1 ENERGY FUND (DOLLAR ENERGY FUND) . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 683-7036ACT IN FAITH OF GREATER WEST CHESTER . . . . . . . . . . . . .(484) 324-8492COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAMS (CAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 732-0018EVALUATION PROGRAM (CARES) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 692-7380 KENNETT AREA COMMUNITY SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 925-3556LOW-INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (LIHEAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(866) 857-7095LOW-INCOME USAGE REDUCTION PROGRAM (LIURP) . .(800) 675-0222NATIONAL FUEL GAS NEIGHBOR FOR NEIGHBOR HEAT FUND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 365-3234OPEN HEARTH, INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 792-9282


OXFORD NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES CENTER . . . . . . . . .(616) 869-8557PECO UNIVERSAL SERVICE PROGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 774-7040PENNSYLVANIA POWER COMPANY REACH HARDSHIP FUND . .(800) 720-3600PENNSYLVANIA POWER & LIGHT (PPL) ONTRACK . . . . . .(800) 342-5775PENNSYLVANIA UTILITY COMMISSION OFFICE OF CONSUMERADVOCATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 684-6560PHOENIXVILLE AREA COMMUNITY SERVICES . . . . . . . . . .(610) 933-1105SALVATION ARMY OF GREATER WEST CHESTER . . . . . . . .(610) 383-0868PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 692-7380TE CARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 644-0594UGI UTILITIES INC. – LOW-INCOME SELF-HELP PROGRAM (LISHP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 844-9276UGI UTILITIES INC. – OPERATION SHARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 962-1212

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–––––– EYE CARE SERVICES –––––– AMERICAN COUNCIL OF THE BLIND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 424-8666BLINDNESS & VISUAL SERVICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(866) 375-8264 EYECARE AMERICA C/O THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OFOPHTHALMOLOGY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 222-3937 PHOENIXVILLE HEALTH CARE ACCESS VISION PROGRAM . .(877) 765-0477SENIORS EYECARE PROGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 887-6327

–––––– FINANCIAL SERVICES –––––– • ASSISTANCE •

CHESTER COUNTY ASSISTANCE OFFICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 466-1000CHESTER COUNTY VETERANS AFFAIRS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 344-6375DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WELFARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 692-7462INTERFAITH HOUSING ASSISTANCE CORPORATION OF CHESTERCOUNTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 696-5675LA COMUNIDAD HISPANA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 444-4545MILITARY RELIEF ASSISTANCE PROGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . .(866) 292-7201OXFORD NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES CENTER . . . . . . . . .(610) 869-8557PHOENIXVILLE AREA COMMUNITY SERVICES . . . . . . . . . .(610) 933-1105

–––––– FITNESS –––––– KEYSTONE STATE GAMES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(570) 823-3164

–––––– FOOD/NUTRITION –––––– • EMERGENCY FOOD/FOOD BANKS •

THE BLESSING HOUSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 273-0303THE BRIDGE FOOD PANTRY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 869-9500CHESTER COUNTY FOOD BANK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 873-6000CHURCH OF THE GOOD SAMARITAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 644-4040CHURCH OF THE HOLY TRINITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 696-4640COATESVILLE COMMUNITY FOOD CO-OP . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 384-1344COMMUNITY, YOUTH, & WOMEN’S ALLIANCE . . . . . . . . .(610) 384-9591


DIVINE SENT FOOD CUPBOARD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(484) 758-0244FREEDOM LIFE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 593-5959GRACE CROSSING COMMUNITY CHURCH . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 933-4352GREAT VALLEY FOOD CUPBOARD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 688-5445HOLY TABERNACLE CHURCH OF GOD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 383-1350JUBILEE EVANGELISTIC MINISTRIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 380-9601KENNETT AREA COMMUNITY SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 925-3556LA COMUNIDAD HISPANA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 444-4545LORD’S PANTRY OF DOWNINGTOWN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 873-1149NORTH COVENTRY FOOD PANTRY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 326-5659OXFORD CHURCH OF GOD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(443) 553-5587OXFORD NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES CENTER . . . . . . . . .(610) 869-8557PAOLI PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 644-8250PARKESBURG COMMUNITY OUTREACH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 857-5800PATHSTONE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 925-5600PEOPLE’S PANTRY AT CHURCH ROAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 648-0707PHOENIXVILLE AREA COMMUNITY SERVICES . . . . . . . . . .(610) 933-1105PROJECT OUTREACH FOOD PANTRY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 948-5111SALVATION ARMY . . . .(484) 955-4103; (610) 384-2954; (610) 696-8746SANDY HILL COMMUNITY CHURCH ANGEL FOOD MINISTRIES . .(484) 682-8265ST. PETER’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 933-2195TRINITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF BERWYN . . . . . . . . . .(610) 644-0932WEST CHESTER FOOD CUPBOARD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 344-3175WEST GROVE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 869-9334

• FOOD STAMPS • CHESTER COUNTY ASSISTANCE OFFICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 466-1000LA COMUNIDAD HISPANA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 444-4545PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WELFARE . . . . .(800) 692-7462PHOENIXVILLE AREA COMMUNITY SERVICES . . . . . . . . . .(610) 933-1105


• MEALS ON WHEELS • DOWNINGTOWN SENIOR CENTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 269-3939MAIN LINE MEALS ON WHEELS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 688-8170MEALS ON WHEELS OF CHESTER COUNTY . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 430-8500

–––––– GOVERNMENT ––––––• LOCAL •

ATGLEN BOROUGH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 593-6854AVONDALE BOROUGH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 268-8501BIRMINGHAM TOWNSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 793-2600CALN TOWNSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 384-0600CHARLESTOWN TOWNSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 240-0326 CITY OF COATESVILLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 384-0300DOWNINGTOWN BOROUGH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 269-0344EAST BRADFORD TOWNSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 436-5108EAST BRANDYWINE TOWNSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 269-8230EAST CALN TOWNSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 269-1989EAST COVENTRY TOWNSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 495-5443EAST FALLOWFIELD TOWNSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 384-7144EAST GOSHEN TOWNSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 692-7171EAST MARLBOROUGH TOWNSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 444-0725EAST NANTMEAL TOWNSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 458-5780EAST NOTTINGHAM TOWNSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 932-8494EAST PIKELAND TOWNSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 933-1770EAST VINCENT TOWNSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 933-4424EAST WHITELAND TOWNSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 648-0600EASTTOWN TOWNSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 687-3000ELK TOWNSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 255-0634ELVERSON BOROUGH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 286-6420FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 255-5212


HIGHLAND TOWNSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 857-1791HONEY BROOK BOROUGH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 273-2020HONEY BROOK TOWNSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 273-3970KENNETT SQUARE BOROUGH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 444-6020KENNETT TOWNSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 388-1300LONDON BRITAIN TOWNSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 255-0388LONDON GROVE TOWNSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 345-0100LONDONDERRY TOWNSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 869-2138LOWER OXFORD TOWNSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 932-8150MALVERN BOROUGH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 644-2602MODENA BOROUGH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 384-6777NEW GARDEN TOWNSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 268-2915NEW LONDON TOWNSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 869-8658NEWLIN TOWNSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 486-1141NORTH COVENTRY TOWNSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 323-1694OXFORD BOROUGH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 932-2500PARKSBURG BOROUGH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 857-2616PENN TOWNSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 869-9620PENNSBURY TOWNSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 388-7323PHOENIXVILLE BOROUGH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 933-8801POCOPSON TOWNSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 793-2151SADSBURY TOWNSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 857-9503SCHUYLKILL TOWNSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 933-5843SOUTH COATESVILLE BOROUGH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 384-1700SOUTH COVENTRY TOWNSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 469-0444SPRING CITY BOROUGH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 948-3660THORNBURY TOWNSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 399-1425TREDYFFRIN TOWNSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 644-1400 UPPER OXFORD TOWNSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 932-9233


UPPER UWCHLAN TOWNSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 458-9400UWCHLAN TOWNSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 363-9450VALLEY TOWNSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 384-5751WALLACE TOWNSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 942-2880WARWICK TOWNSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 286-5557WEST BRADFORD TOWNSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 269-4174WEST CALN TOWNSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 384-5643WEST CHESTER BOROUGH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 692-7574WEST FALLOWFIELD TOWNSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 593-5916WEST GOSHEN TOWNSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 696-5266WEST GROVE BOROUGH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 869-2792WEST MARLBOROUGH TOWNSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 383-5986WEST NANTMEAL TOWNSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 286-9722WEST NOTTINGHAM TOWNSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 932-4072WEST PIKELAND TOWNSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 827-7660WEST SADSBURY TOWNSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 857-5969WEST VINCENT TOWNSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 458-1601WEST WHITELAND TOWNSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 363-9525WESTTOWN TOWNSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 692-1930WILLISTOWN TOWNSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 647-5300

• COUNTY •CHESTER COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF AGING SERVICES . .(610) 344-6350DIVISION OF VITAL RECORDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(724) 656-3100REGISTER OF WILLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 344-6335VETERANS AFFAIRS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 344-6375

• STATE •LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 787-4223PENNDOT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 932-4600; (800) 228-0676 (TDD)PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF AGING . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 783-1550


• FEDERAL •PHILADELPHIA PASSPORT AGENCY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(877) 487-2778U.S. State Department 24-hour automated appointment system.

PRESIDENTIAL COMMENT LINE . . . . .(202) 456-111; (202) 456-6213 (TTY)SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION . .(800) 772-1213; (800) 325-0778 (TTY)U.S. ADMINISTRATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(202) 401-4541U.S CAPITOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(202) 224-3121Senate and House of Representatives switchboard.

U.S. IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION SERVICE . . . .(800) 375-5283; . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 767-1833 (TDD)

–––––– HANDICAPPED SERVICES –––––– AMRAMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 585-2308CANINE PARTNERS FOR LIFE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 869-4902

–––––– HEALTH CENTERS ––––––GATEWAY MEDICAL ASSOCIATES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 594-7590Gateway Medical Associates — “Your Connection to Better Care.”Endocrinology, family practice, geriatric medicine, and internal medicine.Serving West Chester, Coatesville, Downingtown, and Lionville.412 Creamery Way, Suite 400Exton, PA 19341(610) 594-7590www.gatewaydoctors.com See our ad on this page.


MAIN LINE HEALTH OUTPATIENT REHAB NETWORKMAIN LINE HEALTH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(866) 225-5654BRYN MAWR REHAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(888) 734-2241


–––––– HEALTH RESOURCES –––––– ALS ASSOCIATION (LOU GEHRIG’S DISEASE) . . . . . . . . . .(800) 782-4747AMERICAN ASSOCIATION ON INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTALDISABILITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 424-3688AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY – CAPITAL REGION . . . . .(888) 227-5445AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(888) 342-2383AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION CAPITOL REGION DIVISION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 242-8721THE ARC OF THE UNITED STATES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 433-5255INTERNATIONAL RETT SYNDROME ASSOCIATION . . . . . . .(800) 818-7388CHESTER COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF AGING SERVICES . .(610) 344-6350LA COMUNIDAD HISPANA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 444-4545LUPUS FOUNDATION OF PENNSYLVANIA . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 800-5776NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 950-6264NATIONAL ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER ASSOCIATION . .(800) 939-1019NATIONAL COUNCIL ON INDEPENDENT LIVING . . . . . . . .(877) 525-3400THE NATIONAL DOWN SYNDROME SOCIETY . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 221-4602 OXFORD NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES CENTER . . . . . . . . .(610) 869-8557PENNSYLVANIA TOURETTE SYNDROME ALLIANCE, INC. . .(800) 990-3300PHOENIXVILLE AREA COMMUNITY SERVICES . . . . . . . . . .(610) 933-1105SMOKING CESSATION PROGRAMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 784-8669UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 872-5827UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 404-2898


–––––– HEALTHCARE ––––––GATEWAY HEALTH MEDICARE ASSURED . . . . . . .(877) 741-7756; 711 TTYMedicare Advantage health plans for individuals eligible forMedicaid/assistance from the state or individuals with diabetes or heartdisease.1 International Plaza, Suite 550Philadelphia, PA 19113www.MedicareAssured.com See our ad on back page.

• FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE •CHESPENN HEALTH CENTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 380-4660CHESTER COUNTY ASSISTANCE OFFICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 466-1000CHESTER COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 466-1000THE CLINIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 935-1134COMPASS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 692-7462COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS IN MEDICINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 836-5990LA COMUNIDAD HISPANA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 444-4545MEDICAID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 537-8862MEDICARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 647-8089MEDICARE EXTRA HELP . . . . . . . . . .(800) 772-1213; (800) 325-0778 (TTY)NATIONAL HEALTH INFORMATION & REFERRAL SERVICE . .(800) 336-4797NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON AGING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 222-2225PACE/PACENET AND PACE PLUS MEDICARE PROGRAMS . .(800) 225-7223PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH . . . . . . . . . . . . .(877) 724-3258PHOENIXVILLE AREA COMMUNITY SERVICES . . . . . . . . . .(610) 933-1105PHOENIXVILLE HEALTH CARE ACCESS PROGRAM . . . . . .(877) 765-0477VETERANS HEALTH CARE BENEFITS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 409-8771

• WAIVER PROGRAMS • Waivers offer an array of services and benefits such as choice of qualifiedproviders, due process, and health and safety assurances.

AIDS WAIVER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 922-9384


ATTENDANT CARE WAIVER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(866) 215-3912COMMCARE WAIVER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(888) 634-2155INDEPENDENCE WAIVER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(888) 634-2155LIFE (LIVING INDEPENDENCE FOR THE ELDERLY) . . . . . . . .(717) 381-4320MEDICAID WAIVERS FOR INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES SUPPORTS ANDSERVICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(888) 565-9435; (866) 388-1114 (TTY)MICHAEL DALLAS WAIVER PROGRAM FOR TECHNOLOGY-DEPENDENTINDIVIDUALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 787-8091NURSING HOME TRANSITION (NHT) PROGRAM . . . . . . . .(800) 801-3070OBRA WAIVER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(888) 634-2155OPTIONS PROGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 801-3070PENNSYLVANIA AGING WAIVER PROGRAM . . . . . . . . . .(717) 299-7979

–––––– HEARING SERVICES –––––– BUREAU OF BLINDNESS & VISUAL SERVICES . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 622-2842 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(866) 830-7327 (TTY)

CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING OF CENTRAL PA . . . .(800) 323-6060 HEARING LOSS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA . . . . . . . . . .(301) 657-2248NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF THE DEAF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(301) 587-1788 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(301) 587-1789 (TTY)

PENNSYLVANIA RELAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .711

–––––– HOME CARE SERVICES –––––– Medical and non-medical services to qualified individuals in their homeor in another community-based setting. Pennsylvania requires that allhome care agencies and registries be licensed.

ANGEL COMPANIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 644-8780BAYADA HOME HEALTHCARE INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(888) 995-0788THE CHESTER COUNTY HOSPITAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 431-5000 COMFORT KEEPERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 520-5300HOME HELPERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 458-7550


NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 696-6511; (800) 848-1155Providing home care, hospice, and community outreach to Chester andsurrounding counties since 1912. Part of The Chester County Hospital andHealth System.795 East Marshall Street, Suite 204West Chester, PA 19380www.nvnacc.com See our ad on page 25.

RELATIVE CARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 269-2935SENIOR HELPERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(484) 879-6573 VISITING ANGELS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 280-3540; (800) 365-4189

VNA COMMUNITY CARE SERVICES . . . .(610) 384-4200; (800) 432-7924Our homecare professionals combine personal attention with specializednursing and therapy services for your faster recovery and continuedindependence at home.525 Highlands Boulevard, Suite 114Coatesville, PA 19320www.lancastergeneralhealth.org/vna See our ad on this page.

–––––– HOME IMPROVEMENTS –––––– Funds are offered to income-eligible homeowners, especially low-incomepeople, the elderly, people with disabilities, families with children, andhigh residential-energy users in Chester County, to reduce energy costs.

GOOD NEIGHBORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 444-1860GOOD WORKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 383-6311


HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF CHESTER COUNTY, INC. . . .(610) 384-7993HANDI-CRAFTERS, INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 384-6990HOUSING PARTNERSHIP OF CHESTER COUNTY . . . . . . . . .(610) 518-1522PETRA COMMUNITY HOUSING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 933-9770SELF-DETERMINATION HOUSING PROJECT OF PENNSYLVANIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 873-9595UNITED DISABILITIES SERVICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(888) 837-4235

–––––– HOMELESS SERVICES –––––– BRIDGE OF HOPE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 380-1360BUILDING BRIDGES PROGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 429-3033CITY GATE SHELTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 383-6915COMMUNITY, YOUTH, AND WOMEN’S ALLIANCE . . . . . .(800) 935-3181DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CENTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 431-3546FRIENDS ASSOCIATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 431-3598GOOD SAMARITAN SHELTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 933-9305HIS MISSION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 444-1482/ (610) 444-2559SAFE HARBOR OF GREATER WEST CHESTER . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 692-6550SALVATION ARMY OF WEST CHESTER SHELTER FOR MEN . .(610) 696-8746ST. MARY’S FRANCISCAN SHELTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 933-3097W.C. ATKINSON MEN’S SHELTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 380-6195

–––––– HOSPICE SERVICES –––––– Provides comfort and support to patients and their families when a life-limiting illness no longer responds to cure-oriented treatments.

ASERACARE HOSPICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 321-2701BRANDYWINE RIVER VALLEY HOME HEALTH . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 998-1700COATESVILLE VA MEDICAL CENTER HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 384-7711HOLISTICARE HOSPICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 995-0100


NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 696-6511; (800) 848-1155Providing home care, hospice, and community outreach to Chester andsurrounding counties since 1912. Part of The Chester County Hospital andHealth System.795 East Marshall Street, Suite 204West Chester, PA 19380www.nvnacc.com See our ad on this page.

WILLOW TREE HOSPICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 444-8733

–––––– HOSPITALS –––––– THE CHESTER COUNTY HOSPITAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 431-5000JENNERSVILLE REGIONAL HOSPITAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 869-1000MAIN LINE HEALTH PAOLI HOSPITAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(484) 565-1000PHOENIXVILLE HOSPITAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 983-1000

–––––– HOTLINES –––––– AARP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(866) 676 3153ALZHEIMER’S HELPLINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 272-3900

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Neighborhood Health


AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY INFORMATION CENTER . .(800) 227-2345AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 242-8721AMERICAN LIVER FOUNDATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 465-4837AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 586-4872AMERICAN PARKINSON’S DISEASE ASSOCIATION . . . . . .(800) 223-2732AMERICAN STROKE ASSOCIATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(888) 478-7653ASTHMA & ALLERGY FOUNDATION OF AMERICA . . . . . .(800) 727-8462BUREAU OF CONSUMER PROTECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 441-2555CDC NATIONAL STD AND AIDS HOTLINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 232-4636CROHN’S & COLITIS FOUNDATION OF AMERICA, INC. . .(800) 343-3637DIABETES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 342-2383DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CENTER OF CHESTER COUNTY . . . .(888) 711-6270ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 424-9346ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY EMERGENCY . .(800) 438-2474FOOD SAFETY MEAT & POULTRY HOTLINE . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 535-4555HEARING AID HELP LINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 521-5247 INSURANCE INFORMATION INSTITUTE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 331-9146KIDNEY FOUNDATION HELPLINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 622-9010MEDICAID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 537-8862MEDICARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 647-8089NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 422-6237NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 799-7233NATIONAL ELDER ABUSE HOTLINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 564-7000NATIONAL HEADACHE FOUNDATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 843-2256NATIONAL HEALTH INFORMATION PROGRAM . . . . . . . . .(800) 336-4797NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON AGING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 222-2225NATIONAL PARKINSON’S FOUNDATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 473-4636NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 368-5642


NURSE AID REGISTRY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 852-0518NURSING HOME COMPLAINTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 254-5164ORGAN DONATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 528-2971PENNSYLVANIA CRIME STOPPERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 472-8477PACE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 225-7223PENNDOT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 932-4600PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF AGING ELDER ABUSE HOTLINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 490-8505PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION BUREAU OF CONSUMER SERVICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 782-1110RADON HOTLINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 237-2366RAPE, ABUSE & INCEST NATIONAL NETWORK (RAINN) . .(800) 656-4673RECYCLING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 346-4242SOCIAL SECURITY INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 772-1213STROKE & NEUROLOGICAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 352-9424U.S. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 827-1000U.S. PRODUCTS SAFETY COMMISSION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 638-2772VETERANS ASSISTANCE OUTREACH CENTER . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 247-2323WELFARE FRAUD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 932-0582

–––––– HOUSING ––––––• ASSISTANCE •

ALLIANCE FOR BETTER HOUSING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 925-1880COMMUNITY, YOUTH, AND WOMEN’S ALLIANCE . . . . . .(610) 384-9591GOOD WORKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 383-6311HOMEOWNERS EMERGENCY MORTGAGE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM(HEMAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 569-4287HOUSING DISCRIMINATION HOTLINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 669-9777HOUSING PARTNERSHIP OF CHESTER COUNTY . . . . . . . . .(616) 518-1522HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 440-8647


HUMAN SERVICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 429-3033LA COMUNIDAD HISPANA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 444-4545PENNSYLVANIA HOUSING SEARCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(877) 428-8844OXFORD NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES CENTER . . . . . . . . .(610) 869-8557PHOENIXVILLE AREA COMMUNITY SERVICES . . . . . . . . . .(610) 933-1105SURREY SERVICE FOR SENIORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 647-6404

• FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE •ALLIANCE FOR BETTER HOUSING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 925-1880HOUSING PARTNERSHIP OF CHESTER COUNTY . . . . . . . . .(610) 518-1522HOMEOWNER & MORTGAGE ASSISTANCE . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 342-2397OPEN HEARTH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 792-9282OXFORD NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES CENTER . . . . . . . . .(610) 869-8557PHOENIXVILLE AREA COMMUNITY SERVICES . . . . . . . . . .(610) 933-1105PROPERTY TAX/RENT REBATE PROGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(888) 222-9190U.S. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 827-1000

• RENTAL ASSISTANCE •ACT IN FAITH OF GREATER WEST CHESTER . . . . . . . . . . . . .(484) 324-8492BRIDGE OF HOPE CHESTER COUNTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 380-1360BUILDING BRIDGES PROGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 429-3033FRIENDS ASSOCIATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 431-3598INTERFAITH HOUSING ASSISTANCE CORPORATION OF CHESTERCOUNTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 696-5675KENNETT AREA COMMUNITY SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 925-3556NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES CENTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 932-8557OPEN HEARTH, INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 792-9282OXFORD NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES CENTER . . . . . . . . .(610) 869-8557PHOENIXVILLE AREA COMMUNITY SERVICES . . . . . . . . . .(610) 933-1105SALVATION ARMY WEST CHESTER CORPS . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 696-8746


–––––– HOUSING OPTIONS ––––––• APARTMENT-STYLE •

Independent living in a residential area. Generally does not haveprograms designed specifically for residents. Properties where onlyseniors (55+ or 62+) and/or those who are disabled may reside.

FREEDOM VALLEY DISABILITY ENABLEMENT CENTER . . . .(610) 353-6640HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF CHESTER . . . .(610) 436-9200HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 291-1911PETRA COMMUNITY HOUSING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 948-1797ROSE TREE PLACE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 616-5162THE WOODS AT ROCK RAYMOND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(484) 784-2111

• LIFE SHARING/FAMILY LIVING RESIDENCES •Supportive living that allows individuals with intellectual disabilities tolive with independence and dignity with the assistance of a caring andexperienced staff.

CAMPHILL SPECIAL SCHOOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 469-9236CAMPHILL SOLTANE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 469-0933CAMPHILL VILLAGE KIMBERTON HILLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 935-0300DEVEREUX PA ADULT SERVICES PERSONAL CARE HOME HILLCRESTCOTTAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 296-6800ELWYN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 891-2000

–– INDEPENDENT LIVING COMMUNITIES(SEE RETIREMENT LIVING OPTIONS) ––

–– RETIREMENT LIVING (SEE RETIREMENT LIVING OPTIONS) ––

–––––– INFORMATION AND REFERRAL ––––––AMERICAN COUNCIL OF ALCOHOLISM . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 527-5344CHESTER COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF AGING SERVICES . .(610) 344-6350LA COMUNIDAD HISPANA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 444-4545OXFORD NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES CENTER . . . . . . . . .(610) 869-8557PHOENIXVILLE AREA COMMUNITY SERVICES . . . . . . . . . .(610) 933-1105


PHOENIXVILLE HEALTHCARE ACCESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(877) 765-0477UNITED WAY OF CHESTER COUNTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 429-9400

–––––– INSURANCE –––––– APPRISE COUNSELING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 783-7067INSURANCE INFORMATION HOTLINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 331-9146PA FAIR CARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(888) 767-7015PA HEALTH LAW PROJECT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 274-3258

–– INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES (SEE MENTALHEALTH/DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES) ––

–– LABS (SEE MEDICAL SERVICES) ––

–––––– LEGAL SERVICES ––––––AARP LEGAL SERVICES NETWORK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(866) 330-0753CHESTER COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 692-1889LA COMUNIDAD HISPANA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 444-4545LEGAL AID OF SOUTHEASTERN PA – CHESTER COUNTY DIVISION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 430-4510MID PENN LEGAL SERVICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 732-0025O’DONNELL, WEISS & MATTEI, P.C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 917-9347OWM can help navigate the unique issues impacting seniors and their lovedones: Medicare/Medicaid, guardianship, nursing home care, living wills,estate planning, and tax issues.James C. Kovaleski, Esquire347 Bridge Street, Suite 200Phoenixville, PA 19460www.owmlaw.com

O’DONNELL, WEISS & MATTEI, P.C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 323-2800OWM can help navigate the unique issues impacting seniors and their lovedones: Medicare/Medicaid, guardianship, nursing home care, living wills,estate planning, and tax issues.Kathleen M. Martin, CELA41 East High StreetPottstown, PA 19464www.owmlaw.com


PENNSYLVANIA BAR ASSOCIATES REFERRAL SERVICE . . .(800) 692-7375 PENNSYLVANIA LEGAL AID NETWORK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 322-7572 PENNSYLVANIA SENIORLAW HELPLINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(877) 727-7729

–––––– LIBRARIES –––––– ATGLEN PUBLIC LIBRARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 593-6848AVON GROVE LIBRARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 869-2004BAYARD TAYLOR MEMORIAL LIBRARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 444-2702

CHESTER COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 280-2600 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 280-2644 – ADULT OUTREACH

Community libraries at 18 locations in Chester County, plus outreach to thehomebound via mail order delivery of library materials.450 Exton Square ParkwayExton, PA 19341www.ccls.org

CHESTER SPRINGS LIBRARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 827-9212COATESVILLE AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 384-4115DOWNINGTOWN LIBRARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 269-2741EASTTOWN LIBRARY AND INFORMATION CENTER . . . . . .(610) 644-0138HENRIETTA HANKIN LIBRARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 321-1700HONEY BROOK COMMUNITY LIBRARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 273-3303MALVERN PUBLIC LIBRARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 644-7259OXFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 932-9265PAOLI LIBRARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 296-7996PARKESBURG FREE LIBRARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 857-5165PHOENIXVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 933-3013SPRING CITY LIBRARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 948-4130TREDYFFRIN PUBLIC LIBRARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 688-7092WEST CHESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 696-1721


–––––– LOTTERY ––––––PENNSYLVANIA LOTTERYwww.palottery.state.pa.uswww.palottery.com See our ad on inside back page.

–––––– MEDICAL EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES ––––––UNITED DISABILITIES SERVICES (UDS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(888) 837-4235

–––––– MEDICAL SERVICES ––––––PENNSYLVANIA SPECIALTY PATHOLOGY, LLC . . . . . . . . .(717) 393-7771Independent, physician-owned, full-service laboratory. Most results reportedin 24 hours. Experience the personalized service of Pennsylvania SpecialityPathology, LLC.Dr. Shashi Baksh, Dr. Fabien Baksh2301 Harrisburg Pike, Suite 201Lancaster, PA 17601www.psppath.com

CAREGIVER SOLUTIONSannual guide will provide information,

resources, and support that caregivers needin order to take care of a loved one

and themselves.

In printand online.

onlinepub.com

Features:• Directory of Providers

• Books and Resources

• Support Organizations

• Articles


–––––– MEDICARE ––––––• COUNSELING •

THE APPRISE HEALTH INSURANCE COUNSELING AND ASSISTANCEPROGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 344-5004

• MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PROVIDERS •ADVANTRA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(877) 725-8933AETNA MEDICARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 642-0013AMERIHEALTH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 898-3492BRAVO HEALTH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 821-7513CAPITAL BLUECROSS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(866) 987-4213GATEWAY HEALTH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(877) 428-3929GEISINGER GOLD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 482-8163HIGHMARK INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(888) 258-3428HUMANA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 303-8431UNIVERSAL AMERICAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(866) 249-8668UNITED HEALTHCARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 607-2877

MENTAL HEALTH/DEVELOPMENTAL–––––– DISABILITIES SERVICES ––––––

Providers work with individuals to determine eligibility for programsspecifically for people with mental health disabilities.

CHESTER COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH . . . .(610) 344-6265CHILD GUIDANCE RESOURCE CENTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 383-5635COATESVILLE VA MEDICAL CENTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 384-7711COMMUNITY SERVICES OF DEVEREUX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 933-8110CREATIVE HEALTH SYSTEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 948-6490CRISIS INTERVENTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 918-2100DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ADVOCACY NETWORK . .(800) 692-7443FELLOWSHIP HEALTH RESOURCES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 415-9301


HUMAN SERVICES – COATESVILLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 380-9982DOWNINGTOWN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 873-1010OXFORD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 998-1807WEST CHESTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 430-6141

MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION OF PENNSYLVANIA . . . .(866) 578-3659NATIONAL ALLIANCE FOR THE MENTALLY ILL . . . . . . . . . .(484) 947-5643PENNSYLVANIA CLIENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM . . . . . . .(215) 557-7112PENNSYLVANIA MENTAL HEALTH CONSUMERS’ ASSOCIATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 887-6422

–– NURSING & REHAB/LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES(SEE RETIREMENT LIVING OPTIONS) ––

–– PERSONAL CARE HOMES/UNITS (SEE RETIREMENT LIVING OPTIONS) ––

–––––– PHYSICIANS ––––––GATEWAY MEDICAL ASSOCIATES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 594-7590Gateway Medical Associates — “Your Connection to Better Care.”Endocrinology, family practice, geriatric medicine, and internal medicine.Serving West Chester, Coatesville, Downingtown, and Lionville.412 Creamery Way, Suite 400Exton, PA 19341(610) 594-7590www.gatewaydoctors.com See our ad on page 19.

–––––– POST OFFICES –––––– ATGLEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 593-5497 AVONDALE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 268-0873 BERWYN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 644-1311 BIRCHRUNVILLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 827-9339 BRANDAMORE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 942-3933 COATESVILLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 384-5130 COCHRANVILLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 593-6739 CHESTER SPRINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 827-9325 DEVAULT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 644-5210 DEVON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 688-1140


DOWNINGTOWN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 269-6856 ELVERSON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 286-9393 EXTON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 363-1278 FRAZER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 296-4592GLENMOORE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 942-0313 HONEY BROOK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 273-4347 IMMACULATA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 296-7942 KELTON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 869-8803 KEMBLESVILLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 255-4900 KENNETT SQUARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 925-0659 KIMBERTON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 933-9533 LANDENBERG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 274-3543 LEWISVILLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 255-4424LYNDELL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 942-4165 MALVERN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 296-0862 MENDENHALL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 388-6029 MODENA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 384-9105 NOTTINGHAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 998-9254 OXFORD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 998-9013 PAOLI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 296-0648 PARKER FORD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 495-7958 PARKESBURG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 857-2973 PHOENIXVILLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 415-1340 POCOPSON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 793-1493 POMEROY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 857-5255 SADSBURYVILLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 857-9261 SAINT PETERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 469-6663 SOUTHEASTERN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 964-6448 SPRING CITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 792-5493 THORNDALE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 384-2412


TOUGHKENAMON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 268-2962 UNIONVILLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 347-2067 UWCHLAND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 458-5645 VALLEY FORGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 783-0232 WAGONTOWN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 383-5711 WEST CHESTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 738-7638 WEST GROVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 869-4176 WESTTOWN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 399-1356

–––––– PRESCRIPTIONS ––––––• ASSISTANCE •

CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 344-7028CHESTER COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF AGING SERVICES . .(610) 344-6350COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS IN MEDICINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 839-5990KENNETT AREA COMMUNITY SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 925-3556LA COMUNIDAD HISPANA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 444-4545MEDICARE EXTRA HELP . . . . . . . . . .(800) 772-1213; (800) 325-0778 (TTY)OXFORD AREA NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 998-1807PACE/PACENET AND PACE PLUS MEDICARE PROGRAMS . .(800) 225-7223PARTNERSHIP FOR PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE . . . . . . . . .(888) 477-2669 PHOENIXVILLE AREA COMMUNITY SERVICES . . . . . . . . . .(610) 933-1105PHOENIXVILLE HEALTH CARE ACCESS PROGRAM . . . . . .(877) 765-0477SALVATION ARMY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 384-2954; (610) 696-8746SPECIAL PHARMACEUTICAL BENEFITS PROGRAM – HIV/AIDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 922-9384SPECIAL PHARMACEUTICAL BENEFITS PROGRAM (SPBP) – MENTALHEALTH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 433-4459–– REHABILITATION FACILITIES (SEE NURSING & REHAB FACILITIES

UNDER RETIREMENT LIVING OPTIONS) ––


–––––– RETIREMENT LIVING OPTIONS ––––––• ACTIVE ADULT LIVING COMMUNITIES •

A vibrant, age-restricted community where the residents pay an annualmaintenance fee. They are generally located in close proximity to healthand entertainment venues.

THE ARBOURS AT WEST GOSHEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 692-7979COLDSTREAM CROSSING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 933-3493

GARDEN SPOT VILLAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 355-6000Please visit and discover firsthand the vitality and hospitality of Garden SpotVillage, where people are socially engaged, living lives of opportunity. Everyday!433 South Kinzer AvenueNew Holland, PA 17557www.gardenspotvillage.org

HERSHEY’S MILL CHESTER COUNTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 436-8900HONEYCROFT VILLAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 593-7546RIVERVIEW ESTATES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 751-6228THE VILLAGE OF ROSE VIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 431-6870

• CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES • These communities offer a comprehensive package of services tailored toindividual needs, abilities, and preferences as residents grow older,offering all levels of care.

BARCLAY FRIENDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 696-5211BELLINGHAM RETIREMENT LIVING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 436-6663FREEDOM VILLAGE AT BRANDYWINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 383-5100


HEATHERWOOD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 273-9301


JENNER’S POND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(888) 536-6377KENDAL – CROSSLANDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 388-1441KENDAL AT LONGWOOD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 388-7001

RIDDLE VILLAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 891-3700Private apartments and variety of amenities, plus the assurance of Lifecareand on-site health center if needed. Pet friendly.1048 West Baltimore PikeMedia, PA 19063www.riddlevillage.org See our ad on facing page.

SIMPSON MEADOWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 269-8400SUNRISE OF WESTTOWN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 399-4464TEL HAI RETIREMENT COMMUNITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 273-9333VILLA ST. MARTHA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 873-5300WARE PRESBYTERIAN VILLAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 998-2400

WELLINGTON AT HERSHEY’S MILL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(484) 653-1200An upscale continuing care retirement community with no entrance fee.Independent living, personal care, nursing, and rehabilitation. Spaciousaccommodations.1361 Boot RoadWest Chester, PA 19380www.wellingtonretirement.com

• DEMENTIA CARE FACILITIES/UNITS • Specialized areas or freestanding facilities that offer a sensitiveenvironment that better meets the dementia residents’ needs.

BELLINGHAM RETIREMENT LIVING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 436-6663BRANDYWINE HALL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 696-3120FREEDOM VILLAGE AT BRANDYWINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 383-5100GARDEN SPOT VILLAGE LAUREL VIEW MEMORY SUPPORT . .(717) 355-6000HIGHGATE AT PAOLI POINTE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 296-7100VILLA ST. MARTHA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 873-8490

• INDEPENDENT LIVING COMMUNITIES •THE ARBOURS AT WEST GOSHEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 692-7979



• NURSING & REHAB FACILITIES • These facilities offer skilled nursing care and rehabilitation services.Other services generally offered are therapeutic, recreational, and socialactivities.

BRANDYWINE HALL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 696-3120CHATHAM ACRES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 869-2456

CHESTER VALLEY REHAB AND NURSING CENTER . . . . . . . . . .(484) 615-1421Please call us for a tour of our newly renovated facility, featuring privaterooms, ortho suites, and newly renovated gym.283 East Lancaster AvenueMalvern, PA 19355www.ChesterValleyRehab.com

DEVON MANOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 688-8080GARDEN SPOT VILLAGE SKILLED NURSING HOUSEHOLDS . .(717) 355-6000GENESIS HEALTHCARE AT SPRING MILL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(484) 920-6200GOLDEN LIVING CENTER – PHOENIXVILLE . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 933-5867

Be at ease with Lifecare,at Riddle Village.

Only Lifecare retirement living offers you the ultimate sense of security in knowing that with one decision, you have planned for potential future long-term care needs. Lifecare is known as the most complete, comprehensive retirement community option available.

Learn how you can be at ease with Lifecare.Call Riddle Village today at (610) 891-3700!

1048 West Baltimore PikeMedia, PA 19063www.riddlevillage.org(610) 891-3700


HICKORY HOUSE NURSING HOME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 273-2915LINDEN HALL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 444-4915MAPLE FARM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 859-1191PEMBROOKE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION RESIDENCE . .(610) 692-3636

• PERSONAL CARE HOMES/UNITS • These homes/units provide shelter, meals, supervision, and assistancewith personal care tasks, typically for older people or people withphysical, behavioral health, or cognitive disabilities who are unable tocare for themselves but do not need nursing home or medical care.Inspected and licensed through the Pennsylvania Department of PublicWelfare.

ASHBRIDGE MANOR SENIOR LIVING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 269-8800ATRIA WOODBRIDGE PLACE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 933-7000BRANDYWINE SENIOR LIVING AT LONGWOOD . . . . . . . .(484) 734-6200DEVON MANOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 688-8080EXTON SENIOR LIVING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 594-0200 FRIENDS HOME IN KENNETT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 444-2577GARDEN SPOT VILLAGE MOUNTAIN VIEW PERSONAL CARE . .(717) 355-6000GLENCREST MANOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 384-7543 HARRISON HOUSE OF COATESVILLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 384-6310THE HICKMAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(484) 760-6401HIGHGATE AT PAOLI POINTE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 296-7100SUNRISE OF EXTON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 594-0455

VILLA SAINT MARTHA SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY . . . . . . .(610) 873-5300We offer the comfort and security of a smaller, welcoming community.Independent living, personal care, and personal care with memory support.490 Manor AvenueDowningtown, PA 19335www.villasaintmartha.org


–––––– SENIOR CENTERS –––––– Great places to meet for social interaction and cultural and recreationalactivities. They are places to make new friends and maintain relationshipswith old friends.

COATESVILLE AREA SENIOR CENTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 383-6900DOWNINGTOWN AREA SENIOR CENTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 269-3939GREAT VALLEY SENIOR CENTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 889-2121KENNETT AREA SENIOR CENTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 444-4819OXFORD SENIOR CENTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 932-5244PHOENIXVILLE AREA SENIOR CENTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 935-1515 WEST CHESTER SENIOR CENTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 431-4242

–––––– SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS ––––––A club of professional or businesspeople organized for their coordinationof and participation in public service.

ROTARY CLUB OF CHESTER COUNTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(484) 855-7463ROTARY CLUB OF WEST CHESTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 429-4015WEST CHESTER LIONS CLUB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 692-7281

–– SKILLED NURSING (SEE RETIREMENT LIVING OPTIONS –NURSING & REHAB FACILITIES) ––

–––––– SUPPORT GROUPS ––––––A group of people whose members exchange give and receive bothemotional and practical support, share ideas, and provide each other withinformation.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(877) 934-2522ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 272-3900 FOR LOCATIONSARTHRITIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 355-9040CANCER SUPPORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 227-2345CAREGIVER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 677-1116CHILDREN OF AGING PARENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 227-7294CROHN’S/COLITIS SUPPORT GROUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 430-1698


DEPRESSION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 327-7644DIABETES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 383-8358DOMESTIC VIOLENCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(888) 711-6270GRIEF – JENNERSVILLE REGIONAL HOSPITAL . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 998-1700 LIFE-THREATENING ILLNESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 327-7555

–––––– TAX ASSISTANCE –––––– AARP TAX-AIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(888) 227-7669IRS INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 829-1040VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 380-9099

–––––– THERAPIES ––––––MAIN LINE HEALTH OUTPATIENT REHAB NETWORK



VNA COMMUNITY CARE SERVICES . . . .(610) 384-4200; (800) 432-7924Our homecare professionals combine personal attention with specializednursing and therapy services for your faster recovery and continuedindependence at home.525 Highlands Boulevard, Suite 114Coatesville, PA 19320www.lancastergeneralhealth.org/vna See our ad on page 23.

–––––– TRANSPORTATION SERVICES –––––– Support from a governmental unit or the general public. May be free,reduced fare, or donations depending on entity.

AGING SHARED RIDE FOR SENIORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(877) 873-8415CHESTER COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF AGING SERVICES . .(610) 344-6350LA COMUNIDAD HISPANA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 444-4545MEDICAL ASSISTANCE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM . . .(877) 873-8415OPEN HEARTH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 792-9282


PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM . .(877) 873-8415TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION OF CHESTER COUNTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 993-0911

–– UTILITIES (SEE ENERGY ASSISTANCE) ––

–––––– VETERANS SERVICES ––––––CHESTER COUNTY VETERANS AFFAIRS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 344-6375COATESVILLE VA MEDICAL CENTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 384-7711PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AND VETERANS AFFAIRS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 547-2838VETERANS ASSISTANCE OUTREACH CENTER . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 247-2323U.S. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 827-1000

–– VISION (SEE EYE CARE SERVICES) ––

–––––– WEATHERIZATION PROGRAMS ––––––Funds are offered to income-eligible homeowners, especially low-incomepeople, the elderly, people with disabilities, families with children, andhigh residential-energy users in Chester County, to reduce energy costs.

HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 732-3554HOUSING PARTNERSHIP OF CHESTER COUNTY . . . . . . . . .(610) 518-1522UGI’S WEATHERIZATION PROGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 844-9276WARMWISE: AUDITS & REBATES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(866) 956-0308

To be includedin the 2014 –15 edition,

please call (610) 675-6240or email [email protected]


Atglen 19310 Avondale 19311 Berwyn 19312 Birchrunville 19421 Brandamore 19316 Chatham 19318 Chester Springs 19425 Coatesville 19320 Cochranville 19330 Devault 19432 Devon 19333 Downingtown 19335 Elverson 19520 Exton 19341 Glenmoore 19343 Honey Brook 19344 Immaculata 19345 Kelton 19346 Kemblesville 19347 Kennett Square 19348 Kimberton 19442 Landenberg 19350 Lewisville 19351 Lincoln University 19352 Lionville 19353 Lyndell 19354 Malvern 19355 Mendenhall 19357 Modena 19358 New London 19360 Nottingham 19362 Oxford 19363 Paoli 19301 Parker Ford 19457 Parkesburg 19365 Phoenixville 19460 Pocopson 19366 Pomeroy 19367 Sadsburyville 19369 Saint Peters 19470 Spring City 19475 Suplee 19371 Thorndale 19372 Toughkenamon 19374 Uwchland 19480 Valley Forge 19481–482; 19493–496Wagontown 19376 West Chester 19380–383 West Grove 19390 Westtown 19395

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Documents

Resource Directory for the Caregiver, Aging, and Disabled – Chester County 2013-14