Community Services:
Support, Outreach,
and Opportunities

Use this step if someone is in danger, overwhelmed, or needs help right now.

Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (U.S.)

• 📞 Dial or text 988

• 🌐 https://988lifeline.org

• 24/7 confidential support for emotional distress, suicidal thoughts, or crisis situations

Montgomery County Crisis Support

• 📞 1-855-634-4673 (HOPE)

• Mobile crisis teams can come to you

• For mental health, suicide risk, or severe emotional distress

If someone is in immediate danger, call 911.

Use this step if you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure where to turn.

PA 211 – Community Resource Navigation

• 📞 Dial 211 or 1-877-646-6306

• 🌐 https://www.211sepa.org

• Connects you to food, housing, utilities, counseling, transportation, job help, and more

Community Connections (Montgomery County)

• 📞 610-278-3522

• Speak with a trained specialist who will help you identify next steps and connect you to local services

• Compass (PA Benefits Portal)
  🌐 https://www.compass.state.pa.us
  Apply for SNAP, Medical Assistance, LIHEAP, and other benefits

• SNAP – Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – Federal food purchasing assistance (EBT card) for eligible low‑income households.
  📞 Apply or get help through COMPASS: https://www.compass.state.pa.usPennsylvania Government
  🌐 SNAP info & eligibility: https://www.pa.gov/services/dhs/apply-for-the-supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program-snapPennsylvania Government

• 📞 1-800-692-7462

• WIC – Women, Infants, and Children Nutrition Program – Nutrition support and education for women, infants, and children up to age 5.
  📞 1‑800‑WIC‑WINS (1‑800‑942‑9467)
  🌐 https://www.pawic.com (apply online or call for local WIC clinic) Pawic

  Tip: In your region, county assistance offices for SNAP/WIC may vary by township — linking to COMPASS or the PA WIC site helps visitors find local office info.

• Philabundance

  Regional food pantry locator

  • 🌐 https://www.philabundance.org

  • 📍 Southeastern PA food distribution network

  • Local Soup Kitchens & Meal Sites

    Searchable directory

    • 🌐 https://www.211sepa.org

    • 📞 Dial 211

    • Updated daily listings

• PA CareerLink® Montgomery County – A free one‑stop resource to help job seekers find work, receive career counseling, access training opportunities, build resumes, and explore employment pathways. Services include job search support, labor market information, training referrals, workshops, and assistance with unemployment navigation.
  📍 PA CareerLink® Montgomery County, 1430 DeKalb Street, Norristown, PA 19401
  📞 610‑270‑3429 | TTY: 610‑278‑5176
  🌐 www.pacareerlink.pa.gov
  ▶ Tip: CareerLink also offers SkillUp™ online training and job development tools via PA CareerLink Online. Montgomery County PA

• PA CareerLink® Bucks County – A free employment resource offering job placement support, assessments, workshops, training referrals, and career planning with trained staff ready to assist job seekers.
  📍 PA CareerLink® Bucks County – Office locations in Bristol & Perkasie
  📞 215‑781‑1073 (Bristol) | 215‑258‑7755 (Perkasie)
  🌐 https://www.buckscounty.gov/559/PA‑CareerLink‑Bucks‑County (turn0search6)
  ▶ Services: resume help, interview skill development, job matching, recruitment events, youth employment services, and training opportunities. Bucks County

• Montgomery County Employment Advancement and Retention Network (EARN) – Provides individualized job search support, career guidance, planning, and empowerment to participants (often through TANF referrals). Services may include workshops, recruitment events, computer labs, and job readiness skills training.
  📞 610‑278‑5950 / 610‑278‑5176
  🌐 https://montgomerycountypa.gov/2115/Employment‑Advancement‑and‑Retention‑Network

• WOW – Workforce on Wheels (Bucks County) – A mobile PA CareerLink resource that brings job search support directly into the community (resume help, interview prep, recruitment info, and more) through scheduled stops across Bucks County.
  📞 Contact PA CareerLink® Bucks County for schedule
  🌐 https://www.buckscounty.gov/1973/WOW‑‑Workforce‑on‑Wheels

• Compass / Benefits & Work Support

  What it helps with:
  Applying for SNAP, Medical Assistance, TANF, LIHEAP, and employment-related benefits.

  • 🌐 https://www.compass.state.pa.us

  • 🖥 Online applications & renewals

• PA CareerLink® Online / SkillUp™ PA – An online career platform where job seekers statewide can:

  • Search & apply for jobs

  • Build resumes and save applications

  • Learn new job skills with free online courses

  • Explore career pathways and occupational tools
    🌐 https://www.pacareerlink.pa.gov (PA CareerLink® Online)
    🌐 https://montcoworks.skillupamerica.org/ (SkillUp™ portal) Montgomery County PA+1

• Employment Resources – 211 SEPA – Dial 211 or search online for a navigator who can connect you to job programs in your area, including job search support, career development resources, youth programs, and training referrals.
  📞 211 or 1‑855‑567‑5341
  🌐 https://southeast.pa211.org/employment‑resources/

• Keystone Opportunity Center

  What it helps with:
  Employment readiness, financial education, housing stability, food assistance.

  • 📞 215-723-5430

  • 🌐 https://keystoneopportunitycenter.org

  • 📍 Souderton area

• Career Link - https://www.pacareerlink.pa.gov/jponline/

• Indeed -Indeed - Indeed.com

• Monster.com - https://www.monster.com/

• Zip Recruitor -https://www.ziprecruiter.com/

• Home Depot - https://careers.homedepot.com/job/6952381/

• Lowes - https://talent.lowes.com/us/en/upper-moreland-township

• Walmart - https://careers.walmart.com/

• Chick-Fil-A - https://app.higherme.com/companies/6581c64dcf281
  To apply via text: 1 215-910-4245

• Abington Township - https://www.abingtonpa.gov/about-us/employment-opportunities

• Bent Glass Design -
  https://www.bentglassdesign.com/careers/

• Community Connections

  Helps connect families to housing, mental health, addiction, legal, food, and career support.
  📞 610‑278‑3522
  🌐 https://www.montcopa.org/1585/Community-Connections

• PA 211 – United Way of Southeastern PA
  Housing, food, utilities, healthcare, employment, mental health, transportation, and crisis support. for Montgomery & Bucks Counties.
  📞 211 or 1‑866‑964‑7922
  🌐 https://www.211sepa.org

• Montgomery County Human Services (Central Navigation)

  What it helps with:
  Behavioral health, substance use, housing stability, disability services, and benefits navigation.

  📞 610-278-3642

  🌐 https://www.montgomerycountypa.gov/hs

  🧭 County-funded access point (referrals, eligibility, crisis)

• Family Services

  We are dedicated to rendering compassionate and effective programs to promote a healthy quality of life by serving as a catalyst to advocate, educate, educate and empower individuals and their families.

  +Emergency Rent and Utilities +Family Support
  +Health & Wellness
  +Older Adults
  +Parent Education
  +Reentry Services
  +Substance Abuse Prevention

  Eagleville Office
  3125 Ridge Pike
  Eagleville, PA 19403
  
  📞 610‑630‑2111
  🌐 https://fsmontco.org/community-resources

• SEPTA Reduced Fare Program

  Discounted transit for seniors & people with disabilities

  • 🌐 https://www.septa.org/fares

  • 📞 215-580-7800

• Medical Assistance Transportation (MATP – Montgomery County)

  Rides to medical appointments for Medicaid recipients

  • 📞 610-278-3566

  • 🌐https://www.montgomerycountypa.gov/matp

• Access to VA Healthcare Transportation (Montgomery County) – Free round‑trip transportation to VA medical appointments for enrolled VA patients.
  📞 610‑213‑4022 (Veteran Services Officer)
  📧 teamveterans@montgomerycountypa.gov
  🌐 https://www.montgomerycountypa.gov/veteran (info on access & VA healthcare transport) Montgomery County PA

• Shared Ride & Transit Programs for Seniors / Disabled (PA) – Pennsylvania Department of Aging offers free or reduced‑fare shared ride and public transit options for eligible older adults (65+) and people with disabilities.
  📞 Contact local Area Agency on Aging or visit https://www.aging.pa.gov for specifics (programs vary by county) Wikipedia

• County Human Service Transit Referrals – Your county (Montgomery or Bucks Human Services) can connect residents to local ride programs and transportation resources — check local human services hubs or call 2‑1‑1 for regional details. Bucks County+1

(If your church serves families with car needs or volunteers, you could also note local nonprofits that provide bus passes or shared service referrals — call 2‑1‑1 for the most current ride programs.)

• Veterans Crisis Line – Confidential, 24/7 support for Veterans in crisis or emotional distress.

  • 📞 Call:988, then press 1 for VA Crisis Line (available any time)

  • 💬 Text 838255

  • 🌐 https://VeteransCrisisLine.net

• Montgomery County Office of Veteran Services – Helps Veterans & their families navigate benefits, state & federal assistance, housing information, referrals, and more.
  📍 DeKalb Center, Norristown PA 19404
  📞 610‑213‑4022 (call or text to schedule)
  📧 teamveterans@montgomerycountypa.gov
  🌐 https://www.montgomerycountypa.gov/266/Veteran-ServicesMontgomery County PA

• VA Health Care – Philadelphia / Montgomery Area

  Medical, mental health, substance use, and benefits support

  • 📞 877-222-8387

  • 🌐 https://www.va.gov/health-care

  • 📍 Philadelphia VA Medical Center + outpatient clinics

• VA Health Care – Philadelphia / Montgomery Area

  Medical, mental health, substance use, and benefits support

  • 📞 877-222-8387

  • ?? https://www.va.gov/health-care

  • 📍 Philadelphia VA Medical Center + outpatient clinics

  • Norristown Vet Center (VA) – Community counseling for Veterans and families, including readjustment counseling, group support, and referrals for housing and benefits.
    📞 215‑823‑5245
    🌐 https://www.va.gov/norristown-vet-centerVeterans Affairs

• Bucks County Vet Center (VA) – Counseling, group therapy, grief support, PTSD and reintegration support for Veterans and families.
  📞 215‑823‑4590
  🌐 https://www.va.gov/bucks-county-vet-center/Veterans Affairs

• PA Veterans Community Assistance / State Benefits – Helps Veterans obtain Pennsylvania state benefits, emergency assistance, pensions, and other support.
  📞 610‑213‑4022 (Veterans Service Officer)
  🌐 https://www.montgomerycountypa.gov/3343/State-BenefitsMontgomery County PA

• Veterans Multi-Service Center / Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) – Assistance for homeless or at-risk Veterans (housing support, case management).
  📞 211 (call 2‑1‑1 and ask for Veterans resources)
  🌐 https://www.lasp.org/veterans‍   ‍Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania

• Veteran Housing Assistance

  Housing stability and homelessness prevention

  • 🌐 https://www.va.gov/homeless

  • 📞 877-424-3838

  • Access to HUD-VASH and supportive housing programs