Friendship Circle Philadelphia Region
South office: 754 S. Ninth St. • Philadelphia, PA 19147
215-574-1765 • info@phillyfriendship.com • phillyfriendship.com
North office: 25 N. State St. • Newtown, PA 18940
215-497-9925, ext. 17 • Fax: 215-497-9929 • jamie@fcpa.info • fcpa.info
Connects teens and young adults to youth with special needs and their families,
by offering Jewish and social experiences; developing friendships while participat-
ing 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 Philadelphia.

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 • collaborative@jevs.org
Offers participants a full range of adult day services and a seniors pro-
gram providing social activities, social skills training and community
involvement to adults with developmental disabilities.

In-Home Supports
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. inhomesupports@jevs.org
Philadelphia Independence Network-Narberth, PA &
Independence Network-Collingswood, NJ
Empowers young adults with disabilities to live independent and full
lives. Members live in their own apartments within a walkable com-
munity (currently Narberth, PA, and Collingswood, NJ) 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 coaching, opportunities to socialize and engage in com-
munity events and activities, team and community building techniques,
community and home safety discussions, and group financial manage-
ment discussions. Members also participate in enrichment activities to
increase awareness of opportunities. pin@jevs.org • NJSupports@jevs.org
Road to Recovery
Offers opportunities to adults (18+) with serious mental illness to
achieve independence in living, learning, working and socializing. Par-
ticipants take an active role in their own recovery, selecting their own
goals and areas for improvement. The program instills confidence, self‐
empowerment and self-sufficiency by assisting individuals to integrate
into the community and to live more independent lives. Participants
engage in psycho-educational groups as well as evidence based treatment
modalities and individual therapy. Website: recovery@jevs.org.

Supported Independent Living
Allows adults with intellectual disabilities or with a behavioral health
diagnosis to live stable lives in the comfort of their homes. With the sup-
port of helpers, the participants maintain their independence and are
encouraged to make their own choices, develop new abilities, and culti-
vate their special talents. Website: clhs@jevs.org.

Supports Coordination
2770 Red Lion Road • Philadelphia, PA 19114
215-728-4435 • Fax: 267-298-1301 • supportscoordination@jevs.org
Seniors and adults 18 years of age or older who have a physical disability
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lasting for more than a year, can benefit from Supports Coordination
to assist them 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, as well as 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
7901 Bustleton Ave., Berris Plaza, Suite 206 • Phila, PA 19116 • 1-866-532-7669
and: The Barbara & Harvey Brodsky Enrichment Center
345 Montgomery Ave. • Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 • 267-314-0909
info@jfcsphilly.org • jfcsphilly.org
Supports 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 care man-
agers 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 meaningful employment and/or volunteer opportunities, and respite.

The program provides socialization outings, skill-building workshops, holiday
celebrations, community service activities, as well as counseling services.

Judith Creed Horizons for Achieving Independence (JCHAI)
Federation Hall • 274 S. Bryn Mawr Ave. • Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
610-667-7875 • Fax: 610-520-4705 • questions@jchai.org • jchai.org
Provides independent living support and vocational programs for individuals
with developmental disabilities. Although JCHAI is nonsectarian, kosher
options are available, and Jewish programming is provided for those residents
who wish to partake in Jewish activities.

JCHAI Supported Apartment Program is designed for individuals who
can primarily live independently, but who may need some additional
support in daily living skills.

JCHAI At Home provides an independent living program providing
support in daily living activities to individuals living in their own apart-
ments or homes or still living with their parents.

JCHAI Transitions is an after-school and weekend activity program
offered at the JCHAI Bryn Mawr location geared toward teaching inde-
pendent living and vocational skills to young adults 18 through early 30s.

Outpatient Mental Health Services
Einstein Healthcare Network
1200 W. Tabor Road, Suite 100 • Philadelphia, PA 19141 • 1-800-EINSTEIN
and Einstein Medical Center Elkins Park
60 Township Line Road • Elkins Park, PA 19027 • 215-663-6077
Board-certified psychiatrists, psychologists and psychotherapists offer outpa-
tient services for children, adolescents, adults and older adults. Services include:
comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, psychotherapy for individuals, families,
couples and groups, and medication management.

Tikvah/AJMI (Advocates for the Jewish Mentally Ill)
2100 Arch St. • Philadelphia, PA 19103 • P.O. Box 52730, Philadelphia, PA
19115 • 215-832-0671 • 267-581-5291 (event line)
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.