Community Resources
This page will have information regarding a variety of resources and information (including but not limited to hotlines, food services, and self-care). We will update with information as we get it, so please be sure to check back.
Chester County Department of Human Services: A comprehensive list of Chester County Resources Chester County Resource Guide
Child Mind Institute: Find information to help you support children who are struggling with mental health, behavior or learning challenges. Family Resource Center - Childmind
Important Numbers
Emergency: 911
Safe2Say: 1-844-SAF2SAY https://www.safe2saypa.org/
National Suicide Prevention Hotline: call or text - 988 https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
National Text Crisis Line: 741741
Chester County Crisis Intervention Hotline: 610-280-3270
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: https://www.cdc.gov/
Social Services in Southern Chester County found here
A Comprehensive List of Chester County Counseling Services found here
Drug & Alcohol Resources
ETHOS Treatment. Person-centered intensive outpatient therapy https://www.ethostreatment.com/ : 215-774-5245
White Deer Run/Bowling Green Brandywine Treatment Centers https://www.inspiremalibu.com/ : 570-503-7619
Newport Academy https://www.newportacademy.com/ 610-403-9924
Creative Health https://creativehs.org/ : 610-932-1503
For private counselors, a family can google Psychology Today and put in zip code and narrow search to "substance abuse" and a list of counselors will appear; it is a wonderful resource.
Additional Resources for Parents and Students: Webinars, Support Groups, and Articles
Article: National Lock Your Meds Campaign, educating parents about ways to prevent teen misuse of prescription medication www.lockyourmeds.org
Article: Keeping Kids Engaged in Remote Learning from Child Mind Institute
Article: Vaping: What You Need to Know and How to Talk With Your Kids About Vaping Partnership for Drug Free Kids
Article: Marijuana Talk Kit: What You Need to Know to talk With Your Teen about Marijuana Partnership for Drug Free Kids
Article for Students: How Teenagers Can Protect Their Mental Health During COVID-19 Provided by: UNICEF
Website for Students: Healthy Dating Resources Sponsored by the Domestic Violence Center of Chester County
Free Virtual Parent/Caregiver Support Group for parents of children struggling with behavioral, social, emotional, or mental health challenges. First Wednesday of every month 12-1pm. Offered by: ChescoLife. Contact: Erin Pasela at EPasela@accessservices.org or call 215-350-5193
Parent/Caregiver Virtual Support group: 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month (except holidays) 7-8pm 2nd Thursday Registration / 4th Thursday Registration Call or email for questions and details 267-977-4930 chiggens@mhphope.org
Webinar: How is Vaping Effecting Teens, Especially during COVID? Hosted by Operation Parent. Recording of this event can be found at this link.
Navigating Teen Depression and Substance Use as a Family Hosted by Families for Depression Awareness. Recording of this event can be found at the link.
Article: Preparing for Back-to-School Success by Child Mind Institute https://childmind.org/article/preparing-for-back-to-school-success/
"Anxiety and Coping with the Coronavirus: your childs' and your own" an article from Child Mind Institute
Free Weekly National Call-In Parent Support Group: Any Parent with a mental health condition. Wednesdays 6-7:00pm. No registration necessary. 1-888-601-3515
PA Care Partnership and PA Department of Human Services have shared this video for Mental Health Awareness 2020 "Unlocking the Key to My Recovery" by Kaitlyn Arrow, Student at Eastern University. In this short video, Kaitlyn (a Mental Health Advocate) speaks about her Mental Health Recovery throughout HS. https://youtu.be/qD2WqKcuitc
Additional Hotlines and Resources
Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings in person and online. For the most up-to-date meeting information in Southeastern PA. https://www.aasepia.org or call 215-923-7900 for help finding a meeting and to talk to another alcoholic
ADHD Support Groups: CHADD Adults with ADHD, Parents of Children with ADHD https://www.ccmlchadd.com/
Autism Support Groups in Chester County: https://paautism.org/support-groups/
Child, Youth & Families Childline: 1-800-932-0313 https://www.chesco.org/201/Children-Youth-Families
Co-Dependents Anonymous: https://coda.org/find-a-meeting/usa-meetings-list/?state=PA&city=Paoli
Depression and Bi-Polar Support Alliance: https://www.dbsalliance.org/support/chapters-and-support-groups/online-support-groups/
Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990, is a 24/7, 365-day-a-year, national hotline dedicated to providing immediate crisis counseling for people who are experiencing emotional distress related to any natural or human-caused disaster. This toll-free, multilingual, and confidential crisis support service is available to all residents in the United States and its territories. Stress, anxiety, and other depression-like symptoms are common reactions after a disaster. Call 1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746 to connect with a trained crisis counselor
Eating Disorders: 1-800-931-2237 https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/
Emotions Anonymous: https://emotionsanonymous.org/what-we-offer/find-a-meeting/remote-ea-meetings/regularly-scheduled--meeting-method-details.html
Grief Support Groups: The Center for Loss and Bereavement http://bereavementcenter.org/peer-group-support/
Hearing Voices Network: Specialized groups for individuals who negotiate alternative realities. http://www.hearingvoicesusa.org/latest-news/154-new-hvn-usa-online-group
Homocide Support: Family members affected by homicide. West Chester Crime Victims Center. https://www.cvcofcc.org/get-help
Mental Health America: https://www.inspire.com/groups/mental-health-america/
NAMI: The National Alliance on Mental Illness – Montgomery County (NAMI MC) was established in 1978 by five local families, seeking to support each other and to educate others about mental illness. With little insight easily available, harsh existing approaches to treatment, and few current support services available, the movement of families and caregivers seeking to cope with the mental illness of their loved ones grew across the nation. https://namimc.org/zoom/supportgroups/
North American Council on Adoptable Children (NACAC): https://bit.ly/2w0Rvib This site focuses on mental health, how foster families can help, how grandparents raising kids can help their kids, trauma info, more resources.
Recovery International: https://recoveryinternational.org/meetings/
Self-Injury/Cutting: 1-800-366-8288 https://selfinjury.com/
Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673 https://www.rainn.org/
Sexual Assault Supoort Group (Various): West Chester Crimes Victims Center https://www.cvcofcc.org/get-help
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) national helpline: 1-800-662-HELP(4357) https://www.samhsa.gov/
Survivors of Incest Anonymous (Adult): https://siawso.org/fellowship/groups-meetings/
Trans-Parents Support Group: Parents of transgender, gender non-confirming/questioning children. Contact: Julie Moyer GJML1@comcast.net
Trevor Hotline for LGBQT Youth: 1-866-488-7386 https://www.thetrevorproject.org/
United Way of Chester County: Dial 211 https://www.unitedwaychestercounty.org/
Self Care
Apps: Calm; Headspace; Mindfulness
Article: 30 Self Care Ideas for Burnout Written by: Liia Richmond from Child Guidance Resource Centers
Calm Website/App: https://www.calm.com/blog/take-a-deep-breath?%20utmsource=lifecycle&utm%20medium=email&utm_%20campaign=difficult_times_nonsubs_031720
Coping Skills Self-Care Part 1: Physical Activity
Coping Skills Self-Care Part 2: Gratitude
Daily Questionnaire: Daily Quarantine Questionnaire
From the Child Mind Institute: https://childmind.org/article/talking-to-kids-about-the-coronavirus/
Resources for developing healthy lifestyle: https://www.helpguide.org/
Food Resources
For emergency meals, general information, or a location nearest to you, please call the Chester County Food Bank at 610.873.6000
- Divine Sent Food Cupboard
198 Barnsley Road
Oxford, PA 19363
Phone-484.758.0244
Hours: Tuesday 9:30am-12pm and Wednesday 5:30pm-7pm - Oxford Area Neighborhood Services Center (*Must call first for screening. Pick up is by appointment only)
35 N. 3rd Street
Oxford, PA 19363
Phone-610.932.8557 - Bridge Food Pantry at Avon Grove Church of the Nazarene
240 State Rd.
West Grove, PA 19390
Phone-610.869.9500
Hours: Tuesdays 5pm - 7:30pm - St. Rocco Center
9016 Gap Newport Pike
Avondale, PA 19311
Phone: 610.268.3365
Hours: Tuesday through Friday 9am to 5pm
Internet Access
Xfinity Hotspots in your area: http://wifi.xfinity.com/
Verizon: https://www.verizon.com/about/news/our-response-coronavirus