H OUSING
Judith Creed Homes for Adult Independence (JCHAI)
Federation Hall • 274 S. Bryn Mawr Ave. • Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
610-667-7875 • Fax: 610-667-7882 • Questions@jchai.org • jchai.org
Provides group homes and supportive apartment programs for individuals
with developmental disabilities. Although JCHAI is nonsectarian, all houses
are kosher, and Jewish programming is provided for those residents who wish
to partake in Jewish activities. Also provides an independent living program
providing support in daily living activities to individ uals living in their own
apartments or homes.

JEVS Human Services
9350 Ashton Road, Suite 201 • Philadelphia, PA 19114
267-350-8600 • Fax: 215-255-4777 • jevshumanservices.org
Community Homes
clhs@jevs.org Offers individuals with intellectual disabilities the opportunity to live
with independence and dignity. Staff provides specialized 24-hour support
for one to three individuals per residence. The Community Homes
promote each individual’s interests and abilities, with an emphasis on
community involvement, stability and maintaining important ties to
family and loved ones. Homes are located in the Mount Airy, the North-
east and Frankford sections of Philadelphia and in Montgomery County.

Community Residential Rehabilitation Services
communityresidentialservices@jevs.org Offers individuals diagnosed with a mental health disorder a home and
trained staff focused on helping them become more self-sufficient and
prepared for independence and everyday life in the community. Resi-
dents agree on goals annually and receive the assistance to meet these
goals. It is the mission of this program to graduate residents to a more
independent living situation.

Life Sharing
lifesharing@jevs.org Offers individuals with intellectual disabilities the opportunity to live
with the support of a loving and caring family within the community
and to more fully integrate into the community. This form of adult foster
care helps individuals build relations with new families and make new
connnections and friends.

Tikvah Residence
Drexel Hill, PA 19026 • Tikvah@jevs.org • TikvahResidence.org
Offers affordable housing for adults with mental health conditions.

Residents enjoy the privacy of independent apartment living within
a community that cares. JEVS staff organizes activities and provides
services to help each resident lead an active and healthy life.

All apartment units are currently occupied.

S OCIAL AND S UPPORT P ROGRAMS
Associated Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired
KleinLife: Northeast Philadelphia • 10100 Jamison Ave. • Philadelphia, PA
215-698-7300, Ext. 195 • Fax: 215-673-7447 • igulko@kleinlife.org
Offers social and educational activities, a support group and life skills classes
for visually impaired adults. Transportation is available through ParaTransit.

Chai Lifeline
732-719-1700 • Fax: 723-886-0065 • nj@chailifeline.org • chailifeline.org/nj
Provides seriously ill children and their families in Pennsylvania care and assis-
tance. Maintains a network of psychosocial support programs including medical
referrals, insurance support services, emotional support groups, homebound
tutorial programs, special trips and holiday festivities, toys, and family retreats.

Offers a summer camping program called Camp Simcha and Camp Simcha
Special. The program offers a daily shuttle service from New Jersey locations
to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and accommodations at Chai House,
an apartment located near the hospital. The newest addition is a fully stocked
kosher pantry in the hospital.

Friendship Circle Philadelphia Region
South Office: 754 S. Ninth St. • Philadelphia, PA 19147
215-574-1765 • Fax: 270-574-1766
info@phillyfriendship.com • phillyfriendship.com
North Office: 25 N. State St. • Newtown, PA 18940
215-497-1003 • friends@fcpc.info • fcpa.info
Connects teens and young adults to youths with special needs and their families,
offering Jewish and social experiences; developing friendships while participating
in creative arts group activities, Jewish holiday celebrations, weekly playdates
and more. Fosters the development of a caring, supportive community.

South office serves Philadelphia, Montgomery, Chester and Delaware
counties. North office serves Bucks County, Huntingdon Valley and Northeast
Phila. Hebrew Association of the Deaf
Rose Olanoff Community Center • 8027 Castor Ave. • Philadelphia, PA 19152
215-725-9010 (V/TTY) • TheHADNews@gmail.com
Offers social and recreational programs for the deaf and the hard of hearing,
including religious observances, Shabbat and High Holiday services.

JEVS Human Services
9350 Ashton Road, Suite 201 • Philadelphia, PA 19114
267-350-8600 • Fax: 215-255-4777 • jevshumanservices.org
Community Collaborative
330 W. Chelten Ave. • Philadelphia, PA 19144
215-844-7700 • Fax: 215-848-7715 • collaborative@jevs.org
Offers participants a full range of adult day services and a seniors
program providing social activities, social skills training and community
involvement to adults with developmental disabilities.

In-Home Supports
inhomesupports@jevs.org Offers adults with intellectual disabilities the opportunity to live in the
comfort of their own homes and maintain their independence with the
support of committed caregivers. Individuals are supported and encour-
aged to make their own choices, develop new abilities and cultivate their
special talents in their homes and communities.

Philadelphia Independence Network (PIN)
pin@jevs.org Empowers young adults with disabilities to live independent and full
lives. Members live in their own apartments within a walkable commu-
nity (currently Narberth and Doylestown) and are active members of the
community. Each member receives a mix of services, customized to their
needs and changing as they grow. Services may include independent
living skill instruction and strategies, employment support and coach-
ing, opportunities to socialize and engage in community events and
activities, team and community building techniques, community and
home safety discussions, and group financial management discussions.

Members also participate in enrichment activities to increase awareness
of opportunities.

Road to Recovery
recovery@jevs.org Offers opportunities to adults (18+) with mental illness to achieve
independence in living, learning, working and socializing. Participants
take an active role in their own recovery, selecting their own goals and
areas for improvement. The program instills confidence, self‐empower-
ment and self-sufficiency by assisting individuals integrate into the
community and living more independent lives. Members also participate
in enrichment activities to increase awareness of opportunities.

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