Caregiver Resources in Philadelphia (and Beyond)

Caring for others can get intense - in some good ways and other not-so-good ways. There are all kinds of resources across Greater Philly and beyond that may be able to help.

FOR DRIVERS OF CAREGIVER INTENSITY

Drivers are the things that make Caregiver Intensity go up. Explore the resources below for your specific drivers making your caregiving feel more intense.

    • NEWCOURTLAND GERMANTOWN HOME RESPITE SERVICES: offers in-house respite care for caregivers, whether it's for a few days or a couple of weeks. Specailly trained staff provide safety and care in a comfortable setting. Call the Home directly to learn more about respite services. Application and fees apply. 1-215-848-3306

    • PCA ADULT DAY SERVICES: available through the Caregiver Support Program; provides personal care, nursing, social services, meals, and therapeutic activities.

    • PCA SENIOR COMPANION PROGRAM: provides person-to-person companionship for older adults. Care recipient must be 60+. Companions provide conversation and socialization, light meal prep, assist with errands and light shopping, and accompany recipient to medical appointments. A Request Form and fees may apply. Contact PCA to get started at 215-765-9040

    • EARLY LEARNING RESOURCE CENTER: offers help finding, selecting and paying for child care.

    • PENN MEMORY CENTER TIME TOGETHER PROGRAM: community-based program where Philadelphia college students provide high quality, low-cost respite care to families supporting an older adult, including those with physical or cognitive impairments. Program can have extended wait times so signing up early is helpful. cription text goes here

    • PCA CAREGIVER SUPPORT PROGRAM: provides financial assistance to reimburse caregiving services as well as legal and financial counseling. Support is provided on a sliding scale based on household income of the person receiving care. To qualify, care recipient must be age 60+ OR age 18+ with a diagnosis of disability OR a person of any age with dementia AND require assistance with at least one activity of daily living.

    • BENEPHILLY: provides free, one-on-one help applying for public benefits to get support in paying for things like prescriptions. health insurance, food. property taxes, utilities, and education.

    • DOLLAR FOR: helps you apply for financial assistance from your hospital to cover medical bills and get rid of medical debt. Must apply. scription text goes here

    • PCA PA MEDI PROGRAM: provides free, easy-to-understand help and information for those on Medicare, their families, and caregivers.

    • CENTER IN THE PARK APPRISE PROGRAM: for older adults 55+, provides counselors to answer Medicare questions and help apply for programs to save money by lower prescription co-pays and premiums.

    • FAMILY CAREGIVER ALLIANCE RESOURCE: provides guidance and insight on issues to consider when caring for an aging parent with your sibilings. m description

    • PCA CAREGIVER SUPPORT PROGRAM: provides support services for those caring for someone 60+ O 18-plus with a diagnosis of disability OR a person of any age with dementia AND require assistance with at least one activity of daily living (ADL). Services include care management, financial assistance, education and training, information and referral to access caregiving services and support, and benefits counseling

    • JOURNEY’S WAY CARING SUPPORT: offers one-on-one consultations to help you access services and support that address concerns related to aging.

    • LOTSA HELPING HANDS: an app that gives caregivers a way to organize help with a care calendar to assign meal deliveries and coordinate rides to appointments and receive messages of support.

    • PENN MEMORY CENTER COUNSELING SERVICES: through a social worker, offers up to 8 weeks of supportive counseling for Penn Memory Center patients and their loved ones. Sessions can be in-person, virtual or by phone and are free of charge.

    • NAMI PHILADELPHIA: offers peer-led support groups for those caring for a loved one with a behavioral health condition.

    • VETERANS CRISIS LINE: provides 24/7 confidential crisis support for Veterans and their loved ones.

    • BOOMERS ’R HEROS: offers virtual caregiver support groups and training.

    • PENN MEMORY CENTER CAREGIVER CLASS: seven-week class that can be taken live or view at your own pace for those caring for a family member/loved one with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and other forms of dementia. This resource can have a a waitlist so check on it early.

FOR YOUR OTHER SPECIFIC NEEDS

Other things making caregiving more intense? The resources below can help meet your specific needs to lower your Intensity Score.

    • DHS CASH ASSISTANCE: provides temporary cash assistance to households with low income and limited resources through Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). Must apply for services.

    • NEIGHBORHOOD ENERGY CENTERS: provides info on how to save on utilities and get help paying energy bills, including help applying for assistance programs.

    • COMMUNITY LEGAL SERVICES: offers helps qualifying for public benefits and services and advocates and helps with appeals when those services are denied.

    • VETERANS TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE: provides temporary financial assistance of up to $1,600 in a 12-month period to veterans or their surviving spouses who reside in Pennsylvania for food, shelter, fuel and clothing. See link above for details of eligibility.

    • VETERANS MULTI-SERVICE CENTER: provides eligible Veteran households with assistance in obtaining VA and other benefits, which may include credit repair, financial planning services, time-limited, temporary financial assistance and more.

    • PHILLY FOOD FINDER: points you to food sites, meal sites, and other food assistance and benefits

    • CARING FOR FRIENDS: meal delivery for homebound senior, veteran, or person with disabilities. Must apply for services.

    • MEALS ON WHEELS: delivers hot meals to homebound seniors on a sliding scale fee. Enter your zip code to find the location that serves your area. Must apply for services.

    • USEF: offers programs and services that assist with rent, security deposits, utility costs and mortgage payments.

    • CENTER IN THE PARK: provides housing counseling and assistance for things like preventing foreclosures, rental assistance, emergency mortgage assistance and more.

    • PHILLYTENANT: provides information for renters on their rights in an eviction, on how to find rental assistance, the right to legal representation, what to do if a landlord is not making repairs and more.

    • DEPAUL PHILADELPHIA RAPID REHOUSING: provides 12 months of rental assistance through scattered-site units with short-term subsidies and case management assistance and helps people get jobs and maintain their housing.

    • VETERANS MULTI-SERVICE CENTER: provides no-cost comprehensive supportive services to low-income Veterans who are currently experiencing homelessness or are at-risk of losing their leased home. Click the above for eligibility requirements.

    • MEDICAL ASSISTANCE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM: provides transportation to medical appointments for Medical Assistance recipients.

    • SEPTA TRANSIT FOR SENIORS: provides free rides for residents 65+ on all SEPTA bus, trolley, trackless trolley, and subway lines, and the Norristown High Speed Line.

    • MODVICARE: for residents with health insurance coverage, this services provides emergency medical transportation for things like doctor visits and other medical appointments. I

    • PENNSYLVANIA HEALTH ALLIANCE NETWORK: provides free assistance in understanding, applying for, and enrolling in health coverage, as well as troubleshooting problems.

    • FAMILY PRACTICE AND COUNSELING NETWORK: provides primary care services and more and offers siding scale payment for uninsured patients based on household income.

    • PROJECT HOME HEALTHCARE SERVICES: in partnership with Stephen Klein Wellness Center, Project HOME provides high quality, low barrier, and affordable health and wellness care accessible to medically underserved populations in Philadelphia in the Lower North Philadelphia community.

    • CITY OF PHILADELPHIA PRIMARY CARE FINDER: search by your zip code to find primary care services near you that accepts Medicare and Medicaid as well as many other forms of insurance. Uninsured patients pay a low-cost fee for services.

    • NEXT LEVEL LEARNING: provides adult education classes through community organizations on subjects like reading, writing, and math, basic computer skills, high school equivalency preparation, including GED and HiSET preparation and English for speakers of other languages (ESOL).

    • PROJECT HOME: provides classes and programs that help Philadelphians who are recovering from homelessness or living in poverty attain fulfilling jobs with living wages.

    • YEAR UP: offers a variety of skills based job training pathways that match the expertise corporate partners are seeking for their talent pool.

    • ACHIEVABILITY WORK SMART WEST PHILLY: partners with un/underemployed jobseekers to secure employment by providing training, connecting individuals to employment resources and building relationships with employers

    • EARLY LEARNING RESOURCE CENTER: offers help finding, selecting and paying for child care.

    • HEAD START PROGRAM: locate a childcare center funded by Pennsylvania Head Start that provides education and childcare from birth to five years at no cost to qualifies families (based on household income).

    • HOPE PHL BARING HOUSE CRISIS NURSERY: provides respite or temporary childcare for parents or caregivers who need to manage emergencies, deal with stress and domestic issues, go to work or a job interview, receive medical treatment and more.

MORE RESOURCES WHERE YOU NEED THEM

Whether you’re caring close to home or from a distance, use the resources below to find help in the place where you need it most.

ARCHANGELS STATE-BY-STATE

ARCHANGELS provides links to free resources based on what’s available in your area and what’s most driving your Caregiver Intensity. There are also resources for specific caregiving situations, like if you’re a Veteran caregiver or someone caring for Veteran. You can also learn how to include your caregiving experience on your resume. Cick below to connect.

Connect to ARCHANGELS

UNITED WAY 211

Talk to an expert on the resources in your area who will guide you through your need. Calls made to 2-1-1 are confidential and can be anonymous. This is a 24/7 service that you can contact to aid you in meeting basic needs such as; health care, housing, food, addiction and other needs you may have.

Connect to 211

FINDHELP.ORG

Findhelp.org is a website that can connect you to resources in your area for financial assistance, food delivery, housing assistance, mental health and many more. Resources are free or reduced cost. Once you put in your zip code, thousands of resources are provided for you and Findhelp even walks you through the next steps required for each resource.

Connect to Findhelp.org

ELDERCARE LOCATOR

Talk to an expert on the resources in your area who will guide you through your need. Calls made to 2-1-1 are confidential and can be anonymous. This is a 24/7 service that you can contact to aid you in meeting basic needs such as; health care, housing, food, addiction and other needs you may have.

Connect to Eldercare Locator