Resources Directory

Action Wellness enhances the lives of individuals living with HIV and other chronic illnesses by providing trauma-informed social services that support physical, emotional, and economic well-being. In addition to general medical case management, Action Wellness operates the LEAP (Linkage and Engagement After Prison) Program — a reentry-focused initiative serving individuals diagnosed with Opioid Use Disorder who began medication-assisted treatment (MAT) while incarcerated in Philadelphia prisons. Through LEAP, Action Wellness provides post-release medical case management and care coordination to ensure continuity of treatment and recovery stabilization.

• 1216 Arch Street, 6th Floor Philadelphia, PA 19107 · Center City (Chinatown / Market East)
• Near SEPTA Bus Routes 17, 33, 48 & MFL (13th Street Station), BSL (Race–Vine Station), Regional Rail (Jefferson Station)
• Monday–Friday, standard business hours (hours may vary by program)
• (215) 981-0088

Northwest Counseling Service (NWCS) is a Philadelphia-based nonprofit providing housing and financial counseling services for over 40 years. The organization offers pre- and post-rental housing counseling, budgeting assistance, credit repair support, and first-time homebuyer education. NWCS works to improve financial literacy and housing stability, including for returning citizens facing credit barriers or limited rental history. The organization partners with reentry programs (such as Uplift cohorts) to assist participants with security deposits, move-in costs, and landlord coordination.

• 6521 N Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19126 · West Oak Lane
• Near SEPTA Bus Routes 4, 16, 22, 55 & BSL (Olney Transportation Center)
• Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• (215) 324-7500

The Office of Addiction Services (OAS), a division of Philadelphia’s Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services (DBHIDS), serves as the Single County Authority (SCA) responsible for planning, funding, and monitoring substance use prevention, intervention, treatment, and recovery support services in Philadelphia. OAS coordinates addiction treatment providers and recovery housing referrals for individuals enrolled in Medicaid as well as those who are uninsured or underinsured. The office integrates federal, state, and city funding to support a comprehensive recovery-oriented system of care, including services for justice-impacted individuals returning to the community. Important Contact Numbers: Emergency Suicide or Mental Health Crisis Line 988 or 215-685-6440 Mental Health and Addiction Services (with or without insurance): 888-545-2600 Intellectual Disability Services (all ages): 215-685-5900 General DBHIDS Administrative Information (non-emergency): 215-685-5400

• 1101 Market Street Philadelphia, PA 19107 · Center City (Market East)
• Near SEPTA Bus Routes 17, 33, 48 & MFL (11th Street Station), BSL (City Hall Station), Regional Rail (Jefferson Station)
• Administrative offices: Monday–Friday, standard business hours Crisis services: 24/7
• 888-545-2600

The Philadelphia Bar Foundation is a funding and intermediary organization that supports nonprofit legal aid providers serving low-income Philadelphians. Rather than delivering direct legal representation, the Foundation mobilizes philanthropic resources to strengthen organizations that provide civil legal assistance related to housing, public benefits, family law, and justice-related barriers. Its role is to expand access to justice through strategic grantmaking and community partnerships.

• 1101 Market Street, 10th Floor Philadelphia, PA 19107 · Center City (Market East)
• Near SEPTA Bus Routes 17, 33, 48 & MFL (11th Street Station), BSL (City Hall Station), Regional Rail (Jefferson Station)
• Currently operating remotely; standard business hours Monday–Friday (hours may vary)
• 215-238-6337

Philadelphia FIGHT (Field Initiating Group for HIV Trials) is a comprehensive AIDS service organization providing state-of-the-art HIV primary care, social services, advocacy, education, and clinical research access. Founded in 1990, the organization works to end the HIV epidemic by delivering integrated medical care and supportive services. Philadelphia FIGHT operates multiple programs including the AIDS Library, Critical Path AIDS Project, the Jonathan Lax Immune Disorders Treatment Center, Project TEACH (Treatment Education Activists Combating HIV), and the Youth Health Empowerment Project (Y-HEP). Services support individuals living with HIV/AIDS and those at high risk, including justice-impacted individuals navigating healthcare access during reentry.

• 1233 Locust Street Philadelphia, PA 19107 · Center City (Washington Square West / Midtown Village)
• Near SEPTA Bus Routes 12, 21, 42 & BSL (Walnut–Locust Station), MFL (13th Street Station)
• Monday–Friday, hours vary by clinic and program
• (215) 985-4448

The Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA) Second Chance Housing Voucher Program provides time-limited rental assistance to eligible returning citizens reentering the community. The program offers housing subsidies—typically for up to two years—to reduce homelessness and housing instability among justice-impacted individuals. By expanding access to affordable housing, PHA addresses one of the primary barriers to successful reentry: securing stable housing immediately after incarceration.

• 2013 Ridge Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19121 · North Philadelphia (Sharswood / Brewerytown area)
• Near SEPTA Bus Routes 2, 7, 33 & BSL (Girard Station)
• Monday–Sunday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• 215-684-4000

Redemption Housing is a faith-based transitional housing provider serving returning citizens in Philadelphia. The organization addresses the cycle of recidivism through holistic programming, structured community living, and supportive relationships. Grounded in Christian hospitality and resident-focused service, Redemption Housing supports residents’ physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being in a restorative environment designed to promote long-term stability. Residents may be eligible for housing support through Pennsylvania’s Supervision to Aid Reentry (STAR) program, which allows qualified individuals to utilize PHA vouchers that can cover rental costs for up to two years.

• (Program locations vary; specific residential addresses are not publicly listed for safety and privacy reasons.) Administrative Contact Based in Philadelphia, PA · Multiple residential locations across Philadelphia (exact addresses not publicly disclosed)
• Residential homes located in Philadelphia neighborhoods with access to SEPTA bus routes; exact transit access varies by home.
• Administrative hours typically Monday–Friday; residential housing operates 24/7
• 267-908-6850

The Center for Carceral Communities (TCC), an initiative of the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Social Policy & Practice, provides free, evidence-based psychosocial services to individuals with a history of incarceration. Working collaboratively with West Philadelphia neighborhoods, TCC supports returning citizens in addressing mental health, housing, educational, advocacy, and primary care challenges. The Center seeks to disrupt the community-to-prison pipeline by empowering participants to harness their strengths and become leaders within their communities.

• 4020 Market Street Philadelphia, PA 19104 · West Philadelphia (University City)
• Near SEPTA Bus Routes 21, 30, 40, 42 & MFL (40th Street Station), Trolley Routes 10, 11, 13, 34, 36
• Monday–Friday, standard business hours (program hours may vary)
• (267) 538-0180