Parenting Resources
Behavior Problems are addressed by this parent support group for people whose
children have mental health, school attendance or substance abuse problems
BILY (Because I Love You)
Upper Darby, PA
215-483-1023
www.becauseiloveyou.org Free
advice and resources for parents of children preschool through high school, provided by a
psychologist
Marple Newtown Caring Coalition Family Resource Center
St. Mark's UMC
220 S. Sproul Rd.
Broomall, PA
610-325-8622
Drop in Wednesdays, 4-6 pm
Grandparent as Caretakers of Children
Second Time Around
Family and Community Services
Media, PA
610-566-7540 |
Women's Resources
Women's Resource Center
Wayne, PA
610-687-6391
Legal, employment, and parenting counseling and support |
Internet Safety
Resources to educate parents on the best ways to safegaurd their children
from dangers presented by cyberspacewww.enough.org
Smart Parent
301-656-4040, ext. 253
www.smartparent.com |
Mentoring
Big Brothers/Big Sisters
610-436-4275 |
Mental Health Emergencies
Crozer Chester Medical Center
Upland, PA
Crisis line: 610-447-7600Fitzgerald Mercy Medical Center
610-237-4210
Project Reach
610-352-4703/Emergency beeper: 215-899-5343
Free assistance from trained professionals with emergencies such as mental illness,
loss, family conflict, abuse or substance abuse
Teen Help Line
610-352-4703
Confidential hotline for teens and preteens to call about problems of any kind
Renfrew Center
1-800-736-3739
www.renfrew.org
Treatment and education facility focusing on eating disorders and compulsive
overeating for gils and women age 14 and over |
Gay & Lesbian Youth Main
Line Youth Alliance
106 W. Lancaster Ave.,
Wayne, PA
610-431-7491
Youth support group for ages 14-22 supervised by Linda Ardao, M.A.
Parents, Family & Friends of Lesbians & Gays (PFLAG)
www.PFLAG.org
Education and support for those close to lesbian and gay youth |
| Grief & Loss Peter's
Place
555 Lancaster Ave.
Berwyn, PA
610-889-7400
www.Petersplace10@aol.com
Free support groups for children 3-18 who have lost a parent or sibling |
Health Concerns Delco
AIDS Network
610-522-0522
National STD/AIDS Hotline
1-800-342-2437
with legal issues, counseling and shelter. |
Drug & Alcohol Issues www.theantidrug.com
Anti-drug Parenting tips
Rehab After School
Havertown, PA
610-889-9931
www.rehabafterwork.com
Drug & alcohol assessment, education and treatment; teen support groups, family
counseling, drug testing
Teen Care
Child Guidance Resource Center
Media, PA
610-565-6000
Drug & Alcohol assessment, education and treatment; teen groups,
family counseling
Caron Foundation
Wernersvill, PA
800-678-2332
www.caron.org
Nationally known drug & alcohol addiction treatment facility |
| Eating Problems Anorexia/Bulimia
Assn.
215-221-1864
www.bulimia.com |
Child Abuse Childline
800-032-0313
Hotline to report abuse and get advice and assistance
Children & Youth Services, Del. Co.
Upper Darby, PA
610-713-2000 |
Child Sexual Abuse
Children & Youth Services
Sexual Abuse Center
610-891-5258Family Support Line
Media, PA
610-891-5275
www.familysupportline.org
Support groups for children and non-abusing family members
Women Against Rape
Media, PA
Hotline: 610-566-4342
Free counseling, accompaniment to hospital, police station or court for children,
women and men
Domestic Abuse Project of Del.Co.
Hotline: 610-565-4590
Office: 610-565-6272
Free assistance for victims of domestic abuse and violence |
