Supported Independent Living
clhs@jevs.org Allows adults with intellectual disabilities or behavioral health diagnosis
to live stable lives in the comfort of their homes. With the support
of helpers, the participants maintain their independence and are
encouraged to make their own choices, develop new abilities,
and cultivate their special talents.
Supports Coordination
2770 Red Lion Road • Philadelphia, PA 19114
215-728-4435 • Fax: 267-298-1301 • supportscoordination@jevs.org
Adults 18+ years of age who are mentally alert and have a physical
disability lasting for more than a year can benefit from Supports
Coordination to stay in their own homes, go to work, attend school and
participate fully in the community. Assists individuals who participate
in the Office of Long-Term Living (OLTL) programs in gaining access
to needed services and other state Medicaid plan services, other medical
and social services regardless of the funding source. Services are free to
those who qualify.
Jewish Family and Children’s Service
of Philadelphia-People Living with Disabilities
10125 Verree Road • Philadelphia, PA 19116 • 1-866-532-7669
and: The Barbara & Harvey Brodsky Enrichment Center
345 Montgomery Avenue • Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 • 267-314-0909
info@jfcsphilly.org • jfcsphilly.org
Takes a holistic approach in supporting individuals with disabilities, along with
their families and caregivers, in the process to achieving stability, the highest
level of independence, a sense of community and an enhanced quality of life.
Staffed by a team of master’s prepared care managers and social workers, the
Center supports children, teens and adults with developmental or intellectual
disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Asperger’s Syndrome, learning
disabilities, social phobias, anxiety disorders, attention deficit disorders, etc.
Offers a network of services and programs providing care management services
and long-term care planning, including connections to community-based
resources, financial assistance, budgeting guidance, planning for the transition
from childhood to adulthood, life skills coaching, assistance in locating mean-
ingful employment and/or volunteer opportunities, and respite. In addition,
the program provides socialization outings, skill-building workshops, holiday
celebrations, community service activities, as well as counseling services.
Judith Creed Homes for Adult Independence (JCHAI)
JCHAI At Home Program
Federation Hall • 274 S. Bryn Mawr Ave. • Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
610-667-7875 • Fax: 610-520-4705 • 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 individuals living in their own
apartments or homes.
Tikvah/AJMI (Advocates for the Jewish Mentally Ill)
2100 Arch St. • Philadelphia, PA 19103 • PO Box 52730
215-832-0671 or 267-241-4487 • TikvahAJMI@jewishphilly.org • tivahajmi.com
Provides support and advocacy for individuals and families who are affected
by mental illness. Builds a sense of community by socializing and celebrating
Jewish holidays. Educates the Jewish community about mental illness
(biological brain disorders) and improves the quality of life for persons with
mental illness by providing psychosocial rehabilitation via social experiences
and life-skills education, and some transitional employment.
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HEALTH SERVICES
M EDICAL C ARE
Abramson Center for Jewish Life
1425 Horsham Road • North Wales, PA 19454
215-371-3400 or 1-888-340-0080 • Fax: 215-371-3030
info@abramsoncenter.org • abramsoncenter.org
Birnhak Transitional Care
Comprehensive rehabilitative care focused on safely returning patients
to their homes after a hospital stay. Services include: therapy available
up to seven days a week; post-orthopedic surgery care; physical, occu-
pational and speech therapy; pain management; wound care, advanced
intravenous therapy; nutrition management; head or spinal cord injury
care; respiratory care; frequent assessments and treatment reviews;
recreational and therapeutic activities; patient and family education;
case management; discharge planning. Amenities include: therapy gym,
private rooms, TVs, wireless internet access, etc.
Abramson Senior Care
The Healthy Brain and Memory Center, Suite 110
135 South Bryn Mawr Avenue • Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
844-897-2099 •610-525-0383
info@abramsoncenter.org•abramsonseniorcare.org Offers a full primary care practice as well as memory support for patients
facing cognitive challenges. The center is an outpatient memory pro-
gram, managing the disease beyond diagnosis, customizing services to
meet the needs and partnering with the family to adjust interventions
over time. Intensive care management, wraparound medical and social
services, support groups and educational programs are also provided.
Einstein Healthcare Network
5501 Old York Road • Philadelphia, PA 19141 • 1-800-EINSTEIN • einstein.edu
Major health care system offering services through the sites listed below. The
network also includes outpatient care centers and a network primary care
physicians and specialists throughout the region.
See ad on page 5
Einstein Medical Center Philadelphia
5501 Old York Road • Philadelphia, PA 19141 • 1-800-EINSTEIN
A tertiary care hospital specializing in women’s services, organ disease
and transplantation, heart care, orthopedics, neurology, neurosurgery
and geriatric medicine. Einstein Medical Center is an independent
academic medical center which trains health professional students and
residents in several accredited programs.
Einstein Medical Center Elkins Park
60 Township Line Rd • Elkins Park, PA 19027 • 215-663-6000
Full service medical and surgical specialty hospital. Robotic surgery
for urologic and gynecologic procedures and minimally invasive
spine and joint replacement surgery. Services include:
Einstein Bariatrics ® , radiology, cardiology, neurology,
ophthalmology, neuro-ophthalmology, etc.
Einstein at Germantown
One Penn Blvd. • Philadelphia, PA 19144 • 215-951-8000
Offers primary, cardiology, cardiac rehab and OB/GYN services; and
a Crisis Response Center (emergency psychiatric care) for children,
adolescents and adults.
Einstein Center One
9880 Bustleton Ave. • Philadelphia, PA 19115 • 215-827-1600
Ambulatory care center offers a wide array of outpatient services using
the latest minimally invasive surgical techniques for breast surgery,
gastroenterology, general surgery, gynecology and orthopedics. Medical
services include primary care, oncology, diagnostic radiology, cardiology,
gastroenterology, obstetrics/gynecology, orthopedics and psychiatry.