Resources Directory

JEVS Human Services is a Philadelphia-based nonprofit organization that provides workforce development, education, disability services, and career training programs. The organization works to connect individuals with employment opportunities, skills training, and supportive services designed to promote long-term economic stability and independence.

• 1845 Walnut St, 7th Floor Philadelphia, PA 19103 · Rittenhouse Square (Center City West)
• Near SEPTA Bus Routes 9, 12, 21, 42 & 44, Market–Frankford Line (15th Street Station), Broad Street Line (City Hall Station), and Regional Rail (Suburban Station)
• Monday–Friday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM | Closed Saturday and Sunday | (Hours may vary by program site.)
• (215) 854-1800

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

OIC Philadelphia is a nonprofit workforce development organization that provides job training, adult education, and career readiness services to individuals seeking economic stability. Through skills training, credentialing programs, and employment placement support, OIC Philadelphia works to connect underserved communities to sustainable career pathways.

• 1231 North Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19122 · North Philadelphia (Yorktown / Temple University area)
• Near SEPTA Broad Street Line (Girard Station) & Bus Routes 4, 16, 23, 39 & 47
• Monday–Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Closed Saturday and Sunday | (Program hours may vary.)
• (215) 236-7700

PAR-Recycle Works is a Philadelphia-based nonprofit program that provides transitional employment opportunities for individuals returning from incarceration. Through recycling and workforce-based programming, participants gain paid work experience, job skills, and structured support designed to promote long-term employment stability.

• 2024 W Hunting Park Ave Philadelphia, PA 19140 · Nicetown–Tioga
• Near SEPTA Bus Routes 23, 39 & 60 and Broad Street Line (Erie Station)
• (267) 335-5455

Get a Pennsylvania state ID card or driver's license. Discounted IDs available for recently released individuals.

• 801 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19107 · Old City
• Near 8th & Market (MFL)
• Mon–Fri 8:30am–4:15pm
• (717) 412-5300

Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) is a nonprofit organization that advances gardening, urban greening, and workforce development across Philadelphia. In addition to its horticultural initiatives, PHS operates job training and employment programs that provide hands-on experience and career pathways in landscaping and environmental services.

• 100 N 20th Street, Suite 405 Philadelphia, PA 19103 · Rittenhouse Square (Center City West)
• Near SEPTA Bus Routes 9, 12, 21, 42 & 44, Market–Frankford Line (19th Street Station), Broad Street Line (City Hall Station), and Regional Rail (Suburban Station)
• Monday–Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Closed Saturday and Sunday | (Program hours may vary.)
• (215) 988-8800

Philabundance Community Kitchen (PCK) is a workforce development program that provides free culinary training to individuals facing employment barriers. Through hands-on instruction and professional kitchen experience, participants gain food service certifications and job readiness skills designed to help them secure employment in the hospitality and food industries.

• 3616 South Galloway Street Philadelphia, PA 19148 · South Philadelphia (Packer Park / South Philadelphia East corridor)
• Near SEPTA Bus Routes 7, 17 & 47 and Broad Street Line (NRG Station)
• Monday–Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Closed Saturday and Sunday | (Training cohort schedules may vary.)
• (215) 339-0900

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