INFORMATION AND REFERRAL
Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia
Jewish Information and Referral Service
2100 Arch St., 7th Floor • Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-832-0821 • Fax: 215-832-0833
lroth@jewishphilly.org or info@jewishphilly.org • jewishphilly.org
Free service providing answers to questions about Jewish organizations,
institutions, community services and various subjects of Jewish interest in
the five-county Greater Philadelphia area. JIRS is the central connection to
the Jewish community.

KleinLife 10100 Jamison Ave. • Philadelphia, PA 19116
215-698-7300 • Fax: 215-673-7447
lgulko@kleinlife.org • KleinLife.org
Provides ongoing support and referral services for: short term counseling,
family mediation, group counseling, Medicare benefits review, assisted living
and nursing home transition, medical and health related issues (including
adaptive equipment), and utility shut off notice resolutions and advocacy.

Montgomery County Administrative Information
610-278-3000 • monocarp.org
Senior Law Center
Abramson Care Advisors
of Abramson Center for Jewish Life
Two Penn Center • 1500 John F. Kennedy Blvd., Suite 1501
Philadelphia, PA 19102
1425 Horsham Rd. • North Wales, PA 19454
215-371-3400 or 1-888-340-0080 • Fax: 215-371-3030
info@abramsoncenter.org • abramsoncenter.org
Senior-care professionals available 24/7 to provide free telephone advice to
older adults and their families who have questions or concerns regarding aging
or aging services.

215-988-1242 (Helpline) • 1-877-727-7529 • Fax: 215-988-1243
Bucks County Administrative Information
Bucks County Courthouse • 215-348-6000
buckscounty.org CARIE: Center for Advocacy for the Rights
and Interests of the Elderly
1500 JFK Blvd., Suite 1500 • Philadelphia, PA 19102
215-545-5728 or 1-800-356-3606 • Fax: 215-545-5372
info@carie.org • carie.org
Provides outreach, education, advocacy and information to older adults,
caregivers and service providers. Assists older people living in the community
or in long-term-care facilities with problem-solving and complaint resolution.

City of Philadelphia
215-686-1776 or 311 • Fax. 215-686-1910
philly311@phila.gov • phila.gov
Mayor’s Executive Office, Room 215, Philadelphia, PA 19107
215-686-2181 • Fax: 215-686-2180
seniorlawcenter.org Provides civil legal services and community education to Philadelphia
residents aged 60 and over and provides free legal advice, information and
referral services statewide.

PCA Help Line
Philadelphia Corporation for Aging
642 North Broad St. • Philadelphia, PA 19130
215-765-9040 or 1-888-482-9060 (outside Philadelphia)
Fax: 215-765-9066
info@paschal.org • pcacares.org
Offers comprehensive information and referrals for all programs and services
of interest to senior citizens. 215-765-9041 (for the hearing-impaired).

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United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania
1709 Benjamin Franklin Parkway • Philadelphia, PA 19103
211 or 215-665-2500 • 1-866-964-7922
contact@uwgpsnj.org, donorservices@uwgpsnj.org
unitedforimpact.org • 211sepa.org
General information and referral service under the auspices of the United Way.

Serves the five-county Greater Philadelphia area.

Chester County Administrative Information
Chester County Courthouse
610-344-6000 or 1-800-692-1100 • Fax: 610-344-5995 • chesco.org
Delaware County Administrative Information
Delaware County Courthouse and Government Center
610-891-4000 • 855-889-7827 (Crisis Line)
webmaster@co.delaware.pa.us • co.delaware.pa.us
Independence Visitor Center
One North Independence Mall W.

Sixth and Markets St.s • Philadelphia, PA 19106
1-800-537-7676 or 215-965-7676 • Fax: 215-925-6106
info@phlvisitorcenter.com • PHLVisitorcenter.com
Provides free, comprehensive orientation to the Philadelphia region, including
maps, brochures and ticket sales to more than 60 tours and attractions.

Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Greater
Philadelphia Administrative Office: 2100 Arch St. • Philadelphia, PA 19103
1-866-JFCS-NOW or 1-866-532-7669
info@jfcsphilly.org • jfcsphilly.org
Offers comprehensive information and referrals for social service programs
and services of interest to the community.

Lawyer and Informational Referral Line
Philadelphia Bar Association
1101 Market St. • Philadelphia, PA 19107 • 215-238-6333
Provides legal information and referral service. No direct legal assistance given.

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