Support For Folk Facing Criminal Charges
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Participatory Defense is community support and empowerment for people and their families facing criminal charges. Participatory Defense Hubs are like support groups where community members who have faced and are facing criminal charges and people trained in how to navigate the complex criminal justice system gather once a week to support one another through their cases.
Sometimes this support looks like showing up to one another's court appearances or helping to put together biography videos to help the judge see you as an individual who is valued by their family and community, not just a list of charges. For more information and to find a hub near you, click here. |
Multiple Resources
Findhelp.org allows you to find free or reduced-cost resources like food, housing, financial assistance, health care, baby goods and much more. Search for a range of resources by zip code.
Addiction Services
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ODAAT is dedicated to serving low-income and homeless men and women and their families in the Philadelphia area who are afflicted by addiction and HIV/AIDS.
One Day At A Time Recovery, Inc. offers drug and alcohol services to individuals seeking shelter and support in their recovery efforts. To learn more about ODAAT, visit their website here. |
Food Resources
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The City of Philadelphia's Food and Meal Finder helps you find free food, nutrition services and public benefits. Go to phila.gov/food. |
Health & Dental Clinics
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Philadelphia FIGHT has a variety of community health centers offering a wide spectrum of care including pediatrics, dentistry, care for folks with and at risk of contracting HIV, family planning & reproductive health, and mental health. Visit their website for a breakdown of their clinics and contact information.
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Re-Entry Services/ Case Management
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The Center for Carceral Communities provides free, psychosocial services that also address education, housing, advocacy and primary care to people impacted by the criminal justice system. They also provide case management and connections to many resources like employment assistance, counseling, etc. Visit their website here. Or call 267-538-0180. Or drop by their offices at 4020 Market Street.
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The Institute for Community Justice is a comprehensive prison services and reentry program providing health linkages, supportive services, education, and advocacy for individuals, families and communities impacted by mass incarceration.
A program of Philadelphia FIGHT, ICJ is a great place for folk coming home from jail to connect to needed resources. Give them a call at 215-525-0460 or visit their office at 1207 Chestnut St 2nd Floor Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm. Visit their website here. |
Emergency Housing & Shelter
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Broad Street Love provides stabilizing services to individuals experiencing deep poverty.
Guests are welcome to receive a daily meal, mail service, personal care and hygiene items, support programs, personalized guidance, and more - all located within our welcoming space on Broad Street in Center City. They can be reached at 215-735-4847. Visit their website here. Or visit them at 315 South Broad Street Monday through Friday from 11:30 am to 3 pm. The mission of the Project HOME community is to empower adults, children, and families to break the cycle of homelessness and poverty, to alleviate the underlying causes of poverty, and to enable all of us to attain our fullest potential as individuals and as members of the broader society.
For emergency support, contact their Homeless Outreach Hotline at 215-232-1984. Their Where to Turn Guide also offers a wealth of shelter, emergency housing, food and other resources. Download the latest guide here. Visit their main offices at 1515 Fairmont Avenue. |
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Covenant House Pennsylvania is much more than a shelter. We provide an array of services for young people (ages 21 and under) experiencing homelessness, including a first-class clinic, staff to help with going to college and finding a job, and one-to-one support to help young people plan, stay on track, and achieve their goals.
We also provide housing for longer periods to give our young people time to find work, learn important skills, and save money - giving them the best possible chance of achieving independence. Open 24 Hours Call (888)829-1429 31 E Armat Street, Philadelphia, PA 19144 |