This Benefits and Schooling section suggests resources to deal with a wide variety of practical issues for people with mental illness and their families in the Philadelphia metropolitan area.
This webpage provides searchable tables that list:
- Benefits Assistance in the Philadelphia area
- Health Insurance
- Legal Assistance via a non profit
- Legal Assistance via a for profit
- Additional Legal information
- Medication Assistance
- Medication Assistance via a pharmaceutical company
- Schooling
- Complaints
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Benefits Assistance in the Philadelphia area
This table shows benefits assitance for people with mental illness.| Resource | Program/Organization | Address/Phone | Website | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benefits Assistance | Social Security Administration (SSA) | 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235. Ph: 800.772.1213 | www.socialsecurity.gov | SSA determines who is eligible for SSI and SSDI. You can apply for benefits online. |
| SSA Chester County | 807 Crosby St, Chester, PA 19013. Also, 1101 West Chester Pike, West Chester, PA 19382. Ph: 800.772.1213. | www.socialsecurity.gov | Check online for days and hours of operation. | |
| SSA Delaware County | 8645 West Chester Pike, Upper Darby, PA 19082. Ph: 800.772.1213. | www.socialsecurity.gov | Check online for days and hours of operation. | |
| SSA Montgomery County | 1700 Markley St, Norristown, PA 19401. Also, 39 W Ridge Pike, Royersford, PA 19468. Ph: 800. 772.1213. | www.socialsecurity.gov | Check online for days and hours of operation. | |
| Benefits Assistance Chester County | Chester County Assistance Office | 100 James Buchanan Dr, Thorndale, PA 19372. Ph: 610.466.1000. LIHEAP Ph: 610.466.1042. | www.dhs.pa.gov/citizens/findfa cilsandlocs/countyassistanceoffice contactinfor mation/index.htm | Apply to your county assistance office for medical assistance, cash assistance, supplemental food assistance, health coverage, home heating assistance (LIHEAP), help with child care, school meals, long term living services. All of these benefits are means based. |
| Delaware County Assistance Office | 701 Crosby St, Suite A. Chester, PA 19013. Ph: 610.447.5500. LIHEAP Ph: 610.447.3099. | www.dhs.pa.gov/citizens/findfa cilsandlocs/countyassistanceoffice contactin formation/index.htm | Apply to your county assistance office for medical assistance, cash assistance, supplemental food assistance, health coverage, home heating assistance (LIHEAP), help with child care, school meals, long term living services. All of these benefits are means | |
| 845 Main St, Darby, PA 19023. Ph: 610.461.3800. | www.dhs.pa.gov/citizens/findfa cilsandlocs/countyassistanceoffice contactin formation/index.htm | Apply to your county assistance office for medical assistance, cash assistance, supplemental food assistance, health coverage, home heating assistance (LIHEAP), help with child care, school meals, long term living services. All of these benefits are means | ||
| Montgomery County Assistance Office | 1931 New Hope St, Norristown, PA 19401. Ph: 610.270.3500. LIHEAP Ph: 610.272.1752 | www.dhs.pa.gov/citizens/findfa cilsandlocs/countyassistanceoffice contactin formation/index.htm | Apply to your county assistance office for medical assistance, cash assistance, supplemental food assistance, health coverage, home heating assistance (LIHEAP), help with child care, school meals, long term living services. All of these benefits are means | |
| 24 Robinson St, Pottstown, PA 19464. Ph: 610.327.4280. | www.dhs.pa.gov/citizens/findfa cilsandlocs/countyassistanceoffice contactin formation/index.htm | Apply to your county assistance office for medical assistance, cash assistance, supplemental food assistance, health coverage, home heating assistance (LIHEAP), help with child care, school meals, long term living services. All of these benefits are means |
Health Insurance
This table shows some health insurance options for people with mental illness.| Resource/Organization | Address/Phone | Website | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| APPRISE | Ph: 1800.783.7067 | www.aging.pa.gov/insurance | Federally funded program administered by the Area Agency on Aging helps older Pennsylvanians with questions on all types of heath insurance including Medicare, Medicaid, Part D prescription coverage, and private policies such as long-ter, care and supplemental insurance. |
| Benefits Checkup | Ph: 571.527.3900 | www.benefitscheckup.org | Provided by the National Council on the Aging, offers information on benefits for low income seniors and disabled people. Complete online application to determine eligibility for federal, state, local and private programs that help pay for prescriptions, utilities, medical care and other needs. |
| Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) | Ph: 1800.986. KIDS | www.chipcoverspakids.com | State program that provides health insurance for uninsured children through age 18. Free and low cost dependant on income. Presciption coverage is included. |
| COMPASS | Ph: 1800.692.7462 | www.compass.state.pa.us | Enables Pennsylvanians to apply for social services online. Only one form is required for services such as CHIP, Medicaid, Cash Assistance, Food Stamps, Energy Assistance and School Lunch Programs. |
| Disability Rights Pennsylvania | Philadelphia Building 1315 Walnut St, Suite 500, Philadelphia, PA 19107. Ph: 215.238.8070 | www.disabilityrightspa.org | Works with people with disabilitues to ensure their rights to live in their communities with the services they need, to receive a full and inclusive education, to live free of discrimination, abuse and neglect, and to have control and self-determination over their services. Offers free services to help clients obtain SSDI or SSI, Medicare, and Public Assistance. |
| eHealthinsurance | Ph: 844.229.4337 | www.ehealthinsurance.com | Provides online comparisons of health insurance policies and prices. |
| Medical Assistance for Working Disabled (MAWD) | Ph: 1800.692.7462 | www.yourtickettowork.com and www.dhs.pa.gov/citizens/healthcare medicalassistance/medicalassistance benefitsforworkerswithdisabilities/ | Program for working disabled persons ages 16-65 to purchase health insurance. Affordable premium, just 5% of your countable monthly income. |
| Medicaid and SSI | Ph: 1800.772.1213 | www.ssa.gov | Medicaid is a federal and state health insurance program with means tested eligibility requirements. If you receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) you will be enrolled in Medicaid, which covers inpatient and outpatient services and includes prescription benefits. |
| Medicare and SSDI | Ph: 1800.772.1213 | www.ssa.gov | Medicare is a federal program that covers health insurance for older people and people who receive Social Security Disability Income (SSDI). If you receive SSDI you will be enrolled in Medicare which covers most inpatienty and outpatient services. Information on the changing Medicare prescription benefits is available on their website. |
| Medicare Rights Center | Ph: 1800.333.4114 | www.medicarerights.org | Works to ensure access to affordable health care for older adults and people with disabilities. Through counseling, educational programs and public policy initiatives. |
Legal Assistance – Non-profits
This table offers a list of organizations that provide legal help to low income Pennsylvanians. Please note that NAMI PA Main Line is not endorsing these organizations.| Resource/Organization | Address/Phone | Website | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Legal Services of Philadelphia | 1424 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19102. Ph: 215.981.3700 | www.clsphila.org | Helps low-income Philadelphia residents with advice and representation housing, public benefits, access to health care, disability benefits, food stamps, employment, family advocacy, consumer law, elderly law, and utilities. |
| Disabilities Rights PA | Philadelphia Building 1315 Walnut St, Suite 500, Philadelphia, PA 19107. Ph: 215.238.8070 | www.drnpa.org | Works with people with disabilities to ensure their rights to live in their communities with the services they need, to receive a full and inclusive education, to live free of discrimination, abuse and neglect, and to have control and self-determination over their services. |
| Family Advocacy Clinic at Delaware County Community College | Michael J. Harper, Clinic Director (610)-723-4108 | http://familyvoice.net/index.html | DCCC Students majoring in Paralegal Studies, Social Work and Early Education listen to Families to understand their story and enhance a Family’s advocacy skills. DCCC Faculty supervise and support all Clinic activities. |
| Homeless Advocacy | 1429 Walnut St, 15 Fl, Philadelphia, PA 19102. Ph: 215.523.9595 | www.homelessadvocacyproject.org | Provides direct civil legal services to homeless families and individuals, connects clients with needed social services, and advocates for the needs of the homeless population. |
| Legal Aid of Southeastern PA- Chester County | 222 N Walnut St, West Chester, PA 19380. Ph: 610.436.4510 | www.lasp.org | Provides civil legal services and legal remedies to low-income Pennsylvanians. |
| Legal Aid of Southeastern PA- Delaware County | 410 Welsh St, Chester, PA 19013. Ph: 610.874.8421. 334 W Front St, Media, PA 19063. Ph: 610.422.7053. | www.lasp.org | Provides civil legal services and legal remedies to low-income Pennsylvanians. |
| Legal Aid of Southeastern PA- Montgomery County | 625 Swede St, Norristown, PA 19401. Ph: 610.275.5400. 248 King St, Pottstown, PA 19464. Ph: 61o0.326.8280. | www.lasp.org | Provides civil legal services and legal remedies to low-income Pennsylvanians. |
| NAMI National | 1800.950.NAMI | www.nami.org | NAMI national helpline has a limited referral list of lawyers around the country who specialize in mental health law. |
| PA Health Law Project | Corn Exchange Building, Suite 400, 123 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Ph: 215.625.3663. | www.phlp.org | Provides free legal services and advocacy to Pennsylvanians having trouble accessing publicly funded health coverage services. |
| PA Institutional Law Project | The Cast Iron Building, 718 Arch St, Suite 304, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Ph: 215.925.2966. | www.pailp.org | Provides assistance to incarcerated or institutionalized low-income people whose constitutional rights have been violated within the institution. |
| PA Law Help | www.palawhelp.org | Online resources for legal information and information on legal assistance on a variety of topics including disability, elder law, health law, public benefits, children and families, education, employment, housing and shelter and veterans and military. |
Legal Assistance – For Profit
This table offers a list of individuals who may be able to help with legal questions or cases. Please note that NAMI PA, Main Line is not endorsing these individuals.| Resource/Organization | Address/Phone | Website | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allsup, Inc | 300 Allsup Place, Belleville, IL 62223. Ph: 800.854.1418. | www.allsup.com | Represents individuals in disability applications with SSDI. |
| Disability and Injury Law Offices of David R. Machek, Esq. | 610 Old York Rd #210. Jenkintown, PA 19046. 1617 JFK Boulevard, #1500, Philadelphia, PA 19103. | https://www.disabilitylawpa.com/ | Specializes in Social Security law, obtaining SSI or SSDI, and private disability claims. |
| Gasparro, Robert P. (Lifespan Legal Services) | 410 Lancaster Ave, Haverford, PA 19041. Ph: 484.451.6612. | www.lifespanlegal.com/ | Specializes in estate planning and elder law. |
| Law Offices of Michael P Boyle | 123 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19167. Ph: 215.546.7035 | Specializes in Social Security law, obtaining SSI or SSDI, and employment issues. | |
| Levandowski & Darpino | 17 Mifflin Rd, #202, Havertown, PA 19083. Ph: 610.446.9626. | www.paelderlawnow.com | Specializes in estate planning, disability planning, Medicaid asset protection planning, life care planning. |
| Lichtman, Jeffrey | 1521 Locust, 9th Fl, Philadelphia, PA 19102. Ph: 215.731.1150. | www.socialsecuritydisabilityclaim.net | Specializes in obtaining SSI and SSDI. |
| McAndrews, Dennis | 30 Cassatt Ave, Berwyn, PA 19312. Ph: 610.648.9300. | www.mcandrewslaw.com | Specializes in special education and special needs trusts. |
Additional Legal information
Additional Legal Information can be found in the Network of Care for each county.| Resource/Organization | Address/Phone | Website | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Network of Care Chester County | www.chester.pa.networkofcare.org/mh/services/advanced-search.aspx?k=legal | ||
| Network of Care Delaware County | www.delaware.pa.networkofcare.org/mh/services/advanced-search.aspx?k=legal | ||
| Network of Care Montgomery County | www.montgomery.pa.networkofcare.org/mh/services/category.aspx?cid=37091&targetgrp= | ||
| Network of Care Philadelphia | www.philadelphia.pa.networkofcare.org/mh/services/category.aspx?cid=949&targetgrp= |
Medication Assistance
This table shows a list of organizations who might be able to help with reduced cost or free medication.| Resource/Organization | Address/Phone | Website | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cigna Tel-Drug Home Delivery Program | P.O Box 1019 Horsham, PA 19044. Ph: 1800.TEL.DRUG | https://teldrug.healthcare.ci gna.com/healthcare/teldrug/app/ public/welcome.do | Offers discounts on 90 day supply to anyone who does not have medication insurance. |
| MedicAlert Foundation | 1800.432.5378 | www.medicalert.org | Non-profit organzation providing 24-hour emergency medical information and identification service. There are other organizations that provide this service as well. Also sells bracelets to alert first responders to severe allergi, etc. |
| Medicare Prescription Drug Plans: Part D | 1800.medicare | www.medicare.gov | Medicare Part D is a voluntary program for Rx coverage. Low income individuals may qualify for help in paying premiums. |
| NAMI National | https://www.nami.org/Find-Support/Living-with-a-Mental-Health-Condition/Getting-Help-Paying-for-Medications | Offers helpful suggestions on how to get help paying for medications. | |
| Needy Meds | 1800.503.6897 | www.needymeds.org | Helps people find prescription assistance programs. |
| Partnership for Prescription Assistance | www.pparx.org | Helps qualifying patients without prescription drug coverage get the medicines they need. Single point of access to more than 475 public and private patient assistance programs, including more than 200 programs offered by pharmaceutical companies. | |
| Pennsylvania PACE programs | 1800.225.7223 | www.aging.pa.gov/ aging-services/prescriptions/Pages/ default.aspx | Prescription coverage for low income Pennsylvanians 65 years or older who are not covered by Medicaid. Income limit for PACE is $14,500 individual, or $17,700 if married. Income limit for PACENET is $23,500 individual, or $31, 500 if married. You cannot be enrolled in Medicaid for either program. |
| Pharmacy Checker | www.pharmacychecker.com | Comparison pricing from verified on-line pharmacies. | |
| RxAssist | www.Rxassist.org | Resource for patient assistance programs, low cost medications, Plan D and other issues related to pharmaceutical access. | |
| SCBN Prescription Advocacy | 1888.331.1002 | www.scbn.org | Helps uninsured, underinsured Americans obtain financial assistance for prescriptions on an ongoing basis from one or more of 270 patient assistance programs. |
| The Medicine Program | www.themedicineprogram.com | Helps patients get medication at low cost or free of charge. | |
| Together RX Access | 1800.444.4106 | www.togetherrxaccess.com | Sponsored by several pharmaceutical companies, this free program helps patients who earn less than $40,000 if single, have no prescription insurance, and are not eligible for Medicare, get discounts of 25-40%. Over 300 brand name drugs and many generics are included. |
Medication Assistance via Pharmaceutical Companies
This table offers a list of pharmaceutical companies that offer medication assistance programs to low income individuals.| Resource/Organization | Address/Phone | Website | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astra Zeneca | P.O Box 898 Somerville, NJ 08876. Ph: 800.292.6363 | www.azandmeapp.com | Offers two programs to help with presciption medication expenses. A program for people who do not have insurance; and a program for people with Medicare Part D. Visit website for eligibility requirements. |
| Bristol-Myers Squibb | 345 Park Ave, New York, NY 10154. Ph:800.736.0003 | www.bmspaf.org | Patient Assistance Foundation is a medication assistance program for low-income or uninsured patients for Bristol-Myers Squibb pharmaceuticals. |
| Eli Lilly and Company | P.O Box 13185 La Jolla, CA 92039. Ph: 800.545.6962. | www.lillycares.com | Lilly Cares Foundation Patient Assistance Program assists qualifying patients in obtaining certain Lilly medications at no cost. |
| GlaxoSmithKline | Ph: 888.825.5249 | www.gskforyou.com | GSK for you is a program designed to help people pay for their prescription medicines and vaccines. After answering some basic questions, the website will guide you to the best program. Website also has helpful information and resources on how to manage various aspects of your health. |
| Janssen Pharmaceuticals | P.O Box 221857 Charlotte, NC 28222. Ph: 800.652.6227 | www.jjpaf.org | For patients who have no prescription insurance or who are low-income. Some drugs including Haldol and Risperdal may be free. |
| Merck | Ph: 800.727.5400 | www.merckhelps.com | Merck offers numerous patient assistance programs for eligible people who cannot afford medication or vaccines. |
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | Ph: 800. 277.2254 | www.pharma.us.novartis .com/our-products/patient-assistance | The Novartis Pharmaceuticals Patient Assistance Foundation offers free medication to eligible patients. |
| Pfizer | Ph: 844. 989.7284 | www.pfizerrxpathways.com/ | Pfizer RxPathways connects eligible patients to a range of assistance programs that offer insurance support, co-pay help,* and medicines for free or at a savings. |
Schooling
This table lists alternative schools for children/teens with mental illness as well as other education related resources.| Resource/Organization | Address/Phone | Website | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chester County Intermediate Unit | 1525 E Lincoln Highway, Coatesville, PA 19320. Ph: 610.383.7400 | www.cciu.org | CCIU provides services to public schools in Chester County. CCIU also operates schools on behalf of Chester County's school districts. CCIU specializes in creating and delivering educational programs for career-minded students, students with disabilities and students for whom a traditional setting is not working. CCIU also offers a TEACH program for children grades 3-12 who have been diagnosed with a mental health disorder. Early Care and Educational Center for children aged 2 months to pre-kindergarten. |
| Delaware County Intermediate Unit | 200 Yale Rd, Morton, PA 19070. Ph: 610.938.9000 | www.dciu.org | DCIU oversees all special education services in Delaware County. Offers schools for students with behavior/emotional problems. |
| Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health | 444 Devereux Dr, Villanova, PA 19085. Ph: 800.345.1292 | www.devereux.org | Operates programs at several locations throughout Chester, Delaware and Philadelphia counties. Residential treatment program for adolescents with psychiatric disorders. Devereux also has approved private schools and a children's behavioral health center as well as residential treatment. |
| Education Law Center | 1315 Walnut St, 4th Fl, Philadelphia, PA 19107. Ph: 215.238.6970 | www.elc-pa.org/ | Dedicated to ensuring all children have access to quality public education. Offers fact sheets, manuals and training materials on many topics. |
| Elwyn, Inc | 111 Elwyn Rd, Media, PA 19063. Ph: 610.891.2000. Multiple locations throughout Pennsylvania. | www.elwyn.org | Provides academic instruction to children and young adults who have autism, social, emotional and/or behavioral challenges. Educational services are available from preschool age through 21 years. |
| Green Tree School and Services | 1196 E Washington Ln, Philadelphia, PA 19138. Ph: 215.866.0200. | www.greentreeschool.org | Non-profit, state-licensed agency that provides education, therapeutic and clinical support to children 5-21 with Autism Spectrum Disorder and severe emotional disability. |
| Horizon House: Education Plus | 4725 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19139. Ph: 215.471.4016. | www.hhinc.org/behavioral -health-services/employment -and-education- | Offers individualized supports such as study skills, peer, campus and life supports to adults with mental disabilities who are attending Philadelphia area colleges and certificate programs. Upon graduation from college, offers employment support. |
| Independent Educational Consultants Association | 3251 Old Lee Highway, Suite 510, Fairfax, VA 22030. Ph: 703. 591.4850 | www.iecaonline.com | Professional association of full-time educational consultants offering guidance and referrals. |
| Lower Merion Committee for Special Education | Meetings held at LMSD Admin Bldg, 1st floor, Board Room A, 301 E. Montgomery Ave, Ardmore, PA 19033. | www.lmcse.org | Parent led volunteer organization serving families of children with IEP's, GIEP's and/or service agreements in Lower Merion School District. |
| Mill Creek School | 111 N 49th St, Philadelphia, PA 19139. Ph: 215.471.4900. | www.millcreekschool.org | Alternative high school for students with emotional or social concerns. |
| Montgomery County Intermediate Unit | 2 W Lafayette St, Norristown, PA 19401. Ph: 610.755.9400. | www.mciu.org | Overseas all special education services in Montgomery County. |
| National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs | 5272 River Rd, Suite 600, Bethesda, MD 20816. Ph: 301.986.8770. | www.natsap.org | National resource for programs and professionals assisting young people beleagured by emotional and behavioral problems. |
| Northbridge School | 2374 North Penn Rd, Hatfield, PA 19440. Ph: 215.412.4009. | www.npenn.org/domain/529 | Credit recovery school designed to support students who are struggling academically in grades 9-12. Students are able to receive individualized support in a small classroom community. |
| Pathway School | 162 Egypt Rd, Jeffersonville, PA 19403. Ph: 610.277.0660. | www.pathwayschool.org | Non -profit private school that serves students with neurological impairment, including Autism Spectrum Disorder, psychological disorders, and serious emotional disturbance. |
| Parent Education Network | 6050 Geary Blvd, Ste 101A, San Francisco, CA 94121. Ph: 415.751.2237. | www.parentseducationnetwork.org | PEN is a coalition of parents collaborating with educators, students and the community to empower and bring academic and life success to students with learning and attention differences. |
| Pennsylvania State Task Force on the Right to Education | www.pattan.net/category /About/Partners/Single/?id=12 | Local task forces are available to assist and support students with disabilities and their families. | |
| Pennsylvania Special Education Consultline | Ph: 1800.879.2301. | www.odr-pa.org/parents/consultline/ | Direct link to trained educator who can explain Federal and State laws about special education, describe options, and identify agencies and support services. |
| Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network (PaTTAN) | 333 Technology Dr, Malvern, PA 19355. Ph: 610.265.7321. | www.pattan.net | Serves as training and technical assistance branch of the PA Bureau of Special Education. |
| Silver Springs Martin Luther School | 512 Township Line Rd, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462. Ph: 610.825.4440. | www.silver-springs.org | Provides special education programs for students in kindergarten through 8th Grade who have been identified as needing full-time emotional support in an out-of-district placement. |
| Smart Student Guide to Financial Aid | www.finaid.org | Information on loans, scholarships and financial aid applications. | |
| Special Kids Network | Ph: 1800.986.4550 | www.health.pa.gov/My%20Health /Infant%20and%20Childrens%20Health /Special%20Kids%20Network /Pages/default.aspx#.WQvIsvnyvIV | State-wide information and referral line to resources for kids with special needs. |
| The Timothy School | 973 Old Lancaster Rd, Berwyn, PA 19312. Ph: 610.725.0755. | www.timothyschool.com | K-5 School for children with autism. |
| The Vanguard School | 1777 North Valley Rd, Malvern, PA 19355. Ph: 610.296.6700. | www.vfes.net/vanguard | Co-ed special education school for K-12 children with ADD, autism, learning differences, social difficulties. |
| The Village | 452 S. Roberts Rd. Rosemont, PA 19010. Ph: 610.525.5400. (Rosemont Campus) 6517 Chester Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19142. Ph: 215.730.2240. (Preheim Center) | www.village1877.org | Provides child welfare, residential programs, mental health, and prevention services to children and families. |
| Wordsworth Academy | Two Philadelphia locations and one Fort Washington location. Ph: 215.643.5400. | www.wordsworth.org | Services include two fully licensed schools, programs for children in acute psychiatric crisis, and a range of community based prevention, child welfare and behavioral health services. |
Complaints
See below for a listing of organizations that deal with complaints related to behavioral health services and providers.| Resource/Organization | Address/Phone | Website | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Disability Rights Pennsylvania | The Philadelphia Building, 1315 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19107. 215.238.8070 | www.disabilityrights.org | Statewide, non-profit corporation designated as the federally mandated organization to advance and protect the civil rights of adults and children with disabilities. |
| Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services | Health and Welfare Building, Room 502. P.O Box 2675, Harrisburg, PA 17105. 717.705.9709 | www.disabilityrights.org | State mental health agency. Contact them for information about admission, care or treatment in public or private psychiatric facilities. |
| Pennsylvania Health Law Project | Corn Exchange Building, Suite 400, 123 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106. 215.625.3990 | www.phlp.org | Free help to people when Medicaid or Medicare services are not working for them. |
| Office for Dispute Resolution | 6340 Flank Dr, Harrisburg, PA 17112. 800.222.3353 | www.odr-pa.org/ | Coordinates and manages PA's special education mediation and due process system. |
| Pennsylvania Special Education ConsultLine | 800.879.2301 | www.odr-pa.org/ | The ConsultLine is designed to assist parents and advocates of children with disabilities. If you have questions or concerns about your child's program or the laws relating to the provision of services in your child's IEP then the ConsultLine may be able to help. |
| Philadelphia Regional Office Center for Medicare and Medicaid Service | 150 S. Independence Mall West, Philadelphia, PA 19106 | www.cms.gov/About-CMS/Agency-Information/RegionalOffices/Down loads/PhiladelphiaRegionalOffice.pdf | Regional CMS office that will investigate some complaints about treatment in facilities that receive Medicare and Medicaid funding. |
| Consumer Satisfaction Team | 520 N. Christopher Columbus Boulevard. #7, Philadelphia, PA 19123 | www.thecst.org | Non-profit organization authorized by the Office of Mental Health, Office of Addiction Services and Community Behavioral Health to ascertain satisfaction with Philadelphia behavioral health services to adults, adolescents and children. |