Please check out resources for those affected by violence in Philadelphia but also consider resources that help decrease violence such as After School and Mentoring Programs, Mental Health Resources, Out-of-School resources for those with a HS Degree, Employment resources, Teen Resources and those affected by Incarceration.
Dial 211, option #3 to be connected to a “resource navigator” that can help Philadelphians feel safer and help heal from violence.
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CARES Philadelphia stands for “Crisis Assistance, Response, and Engagement for Survivors.” It is a division of the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office that seeks to help families of homicide victims. Call (215) 686-8019 for help. https://phillyda.org/victims-and-witnesses/cares-peer-crisis-responders-for-homicide-survivors/
Click here if you have been affected by gun violence or are looking for resources for violence prevention and healing www.uptheblock.org/en/
The PHILLY TRUCE APP puts Philadelphians with knowledge of potentially violent conflicts in direct contact 24/7 with trained mediators. 1-267-458-7823. Confidential help form click here. Click here to download www.phillytruce.com
Call Cease Fire to stop violence from happening (215) 806-8493 or marladb@temple.edu. Go to www.philaceasefire.com to learn more. 1700 N.Broad Street
At the AVP Counseling Center, counseling is provided, free of charge, to adult and child co-victims of homicide and victims who have been traumatized by other forms of violence. AVP’s licensed counselors have specialized training and experience in assisting co-victims homicide and victims of crime. 4946 Parkside Avenue, Philadelphia PACall 215-567-6776 or counseling@avpphila.org for info.
http://avpphila.org/counseling/
YVRP is a hands-on, anti-violence collaboration in which Youth Workers are assigned to high-risk youth to protect them from becoming perpetrators or victims of violence. AVRP addresses the needs of these youth.
Call 215-940-0550 NOW for more information or to refer a youth in need.
https://www.paan1989.org/
Intensive Prevention Services is an early intervention program for children and adolescents ages 10-17 years old who demonstrate high risk behaviors or at risk behaviors. This site based program provides after school programming, community service opportunities, mentoring, recreational activities, work preparation programs, social and emotional skills building, and family therapy.Address: 2700 N. 17th Street, Suite 200 Lehigh Pavilion Philadelphia, PA 19132
Phone number: 215-940-0550. https://www.paan1989.org/
Families of Murder Victims (FMV) is a victim advocacy and services program specifically for family members and friends of a homicide victim, regardless of the status of the case. The following services are provided, free of charge, to co-victims of violence:
If you are interested in receiving services through FMV, please call (267) 217-3754
http://avpphila.org/families-of-murder-victims/
Victim Services by Area of City
Philadelphia Office of Victim Advocates (800-563-6399)
Philadelphia Office of Victim Advocates- https://www.ova.pa.gov/County-Crime-Victims/Pages/Philadelphia.aspx
Center City – Center City Crime Victim Services- call 215-763-3280
East Division (North Philly) Crime Victim Advocates (Congreso)- www.congreso.net– 267-968-1813
North Central Victim Services- 215-763-3280 www.cdvservices.org
NorthEast Victim Services- www.nevs.org– 215.332.3888
NorthWest Victim Services- www.northwestvictimservices.org– 215-438-4410
South Philadelphia- www.vwssp.org– 215-551-3360
West/South West Philadelphia- AVP- www.avpphila.org– 267-217-3754
Great info for families who have experienced trauma or loss. www.nctsn.org/audiences/families-and-caregivers
EMIR healing center is a nonprofit organization that advocates, educates, and supports individuals, families, and communities impacted by violent crimes (215) 848-4068 and emirphilly.org/
Healing Hurt People at Drexel is a program for people ages 8 to 35 who have been shot, stabbed, or assaulted, and for those who have witnessed these events. The goal is to help survivors heal from their physical and emotional wounds in order to support their well-being and personal healing, and, ultimately, break the cycle of violence.
Call 267-359-2446 or go to https://drexel.edu/cnvsj/healing-hurt-people/overview for info.
Mothers in Charge advocates for families affected by violence and provides counseling and grief support services for families when a loved one has been murdered. Call (215) 228-1718 or go to www.mothersincharge.org for info
Gun Violence Group Therapy (GVGT) will address the mental health of youth and their family members as it relates to the impact of gun violence in Philadelphia by providing educational and clinical resources around grief and how to cope more effectively. https://blackmenheal.org/gun-violence-group-therapy/. or email info@blackmenheal.org
Great site to help families with grief. Click www.sesamestreetincommunities.org/topics/grief for help.
Click here to get a FREE gun lock and potentially, save a life. www.templesafetynet.org/safebet
Youth Empowerment For Advancement Hangout (YEAH) Is A Black-Led, Community-Based Nonprofit That Works With Teens And Young Adults In West And Southwest Philadelphia Ages 15 To 24 Who Have Been Impacted By Violence. With A Special Focus On Those Labeled As Having Violent Histories, YEAH Acknowledges Teens And Young Adults As The Experts Of Their Own Lives And Prioritizes Pushing Back Against Oppressive Systems And Addressing Structural Barriers That Often Lead To Violence. yeahphilly.org or call 267-892-3538 for info.
The Network of Neighbors Trauma Response Network is composed of community members trained to support — and lead — responses to stress, trauma, loss, and violence within their own communities. Call 267-233-4837 and visit https://dbhids.org/networkofneighbors#toggle-id-5.
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Final Farewell provides financial assistance, advice and guidance to grieving families from all religions and backgrounds so they may provide an affordable and decent funeral for their loved child. Call 215 870-8110 email p_quinn@finalfarewell.org or go to www.finalfarewell.org
Uplift Center for Grieving Children provides free peer support groups to children ages 5-18 and their caregivers who have experienced the death of someone close to them. Uplift helps children grieving a death heal and grow through their grief, while strengthening families, communities, and professionals’ understanding of how best to respond to their needs. Peer support groups are located in various locations across the city and within schools and community groups. The main location is 3300 Henry Ave, Suite 102, Phone number 267-437-3123, or Call 1-833-PHL-HOPE (1-833-745-4673). www.upliftphilly.org
FREE Support Group info as well here
Peter’s Place aims to provide a safe and supportive environment for grieving children and families and acts as a community resource to foster understanding of the effects of death and grief. Click here for great handouts on death/grieving. 336 King of Prussia Road, Radnor, PA 19087
610.687.5150
www.petersplaceonline.org
Provides high quality mental health services to Philadelphia’s children and their families. Programs include: outpatient mental health services; post-traumatic assistance for children who have experienced a severe emotional trauma; family support; and WRAP around services- 1080 North Delaware Avenue, Suite 600- 215-496-0707, ask for intake. or email information@cctckids.org www.cctckids.org