Bucks County assistance programs.Bucks County Dental Program
This program provides free dental care to children who live in Bucks County if they have no dental insurance. There are some income eligibility requirements, but free care is provided to many. 1-800-347-6803 Food assistance
Contact First Call for Help at 215.949.1660. This is a Bucks County organization that provides food aid and help. BUCKS COUNTY CASH ASSISTANCE/FOOD STAMPS/MEDICAL ASSISTANCE Share Food Program - This group is located at 2901 W. Hunting Park Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19129
Phone #. 215.223.2220. The Share Program is a large buying club that enables families and individuals to purchase food at a very low cost. For example, for only $14 in cash or food stamps plus two hours of community service, participants can receive $35 worth of fresh food. In addition, the Share Food Program will direct callers to food resource sites that are located in the five-county area. There are no household income requirements to apply. CREDIT CARD and/or DEBT COUNSELING Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Delaware Valley, Inc. will provide local individuals with budget, credit card, money management, and debt counseling and free advice. The organization also provides counseling on debt reduction/elimination and debt management programs. They also offer educational, seminars and training presentation. Call them at 215.563.5665, or find additional ways to get help with debt. Continue. CHILD CARE ASSISTANCE If you need information on selecting a competitively priced, high quality child care program or for help in paying for child care, contact the following agencies. Philadelphia 1.888.461.5437
Bucks 1.800.371.2109
Chester 1.800.870.2323
Delaware 1.800.831.3117
Montgomery 1.800.281.1116 ENERGY BILL ASSISTANCE (Gas, Water, Electric, Telephone, and Heating) Philadelphia County Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) - This assistance program is a federal and state of Pennsylvania resource that provides cash grants and assistance for individuals who are income-eligible. Participants do not need to have a shut-off notice in order to apply for aid. To get help, dial the Crisis Hotline: 215.686.2590. The crisis component of LIHEAP will assists persons who receive a utility emergency shut-off notice. It also assists tenants in need of heat or heater repairs.
Another number is for the Heater Hotline: 215.568.7190. This provides emergency heater repair services for homeowners only. Utility Emergency Services Fund (UESF) - Is a non-profit agency that offers utility and heating bills help to income-eligible people who receive a shut-off notice for a bill that is $500 or less. The agency's policy is to pay the bill down to a zero balance. Individuals can use the service, which is available to them after the close of LIHEAP/Crisis support services, only once every two years. Dial 215.829.0545 to learn more or to apply for heating bill assistance. Telephone Assistance Services Lifeline, Verizon Customer Service - This will assist low and moderate income Pennsylvania customers get and keep their telephone service. Find more telephone assistance programs. The Salvation Army Universal Telephone Assistance Program (UTAP) - This telephone program will assist Bucks County Pennsylvania customers in paying their overdue phone bills. This service is available to Verizon customers only. FOOD CUPBOARDS Families and individuals with a very limited or no income can turn to a local food cupboard for food assistance. help. Call First Call for Help, Bucks County at 215.949.1660 to learn more. HEALTH CARE Philadelphia Health Care Centers and Medical Clinics provide many health care services including pharmaceutical and dental provisions. Dial the Health District 1 at 215.685.6570 to find out about a health care clinic in your area. Find additional health care programs. Continue. CHIP Program - This program focuses on children, and it provides free health care, dental and mental health services for children, ages 0 to 19, who are not eligible for medical assistance. To apply for the free health care, contact: AETNA/US Healthcare: 1.800.822.2447 or Blue Cross/Blue Shield: 1.800.464.5437 Patient Assistance/Prescription Plans is offered by Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association of America. Call them at 1.800.762.4636. This group offers a free copy of patient prescription assistance directory. Physician may be required to call. The directories give information on free medications. Veterans Administration - Phone number is 1.800.827.1000. Veterans must register and have DD214. Prescriptions are available for a $2 co-pay with medical care. PACE/PACENET - This Pennsylvania state government program, which can be reached at 1.800.225.7233/1.800.225.7223, provides free prescription drug and patient assistance to individuals who are aged 65 and older. Bucks County Dental Program - Offers free dental care to children who live in Bucks County who have no health or dental insurance. There are income eligibility requirements to apply. Phoenixville Area Dental Network - Contact information is 1.877.765.0477. This group provides free dental care to uninsured children who reside in the service area of Phoenixville Hospital. There are income criteria in order to apply. Kids Smiles, which is located at 2821 Island Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and phone number of (215.492.9291) is a non-profit dental provider that gives free dental care for children covered by Medical Assistance or CHIP, as well as uninsured children whose families meet income criteria. Uninsured patients are charged $20 for a visit. HOME REPAIRS/MAINTENANCE The Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, located at 1234 Market Street Philadelphia, PA 19107, and phone number of 215.854.6515 provides low interest “Action Loans”, which are loans that are below-market rate home improvement loans, that are to be used for home improvements. MORTGAGE ASSISTANCE AND FORECLOSURE HELP Mortgage Assistance
If you have experienced a hardship and are facing a home foreclosure, you can get federal assistance or help from the State of Pennsylvania to pay your mortgage for up to three years. For more information on your options, contact the following programs: - Housing Finance Agency (Act 91) - 1.800.342.2397
- Philadelphia Council for Community Advancement - 100 N. 17th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
215.567.7803 - Housing Association of the Delaware Valley Information Program - 215.978.0224
Or click here to find additional mortgage programs, including details on Pennsylvania mortgage assistance options. RENTAL ASSISTANCE Families or individuals who need rent help, or may need funds to pay a security deposit, or people who have been served an eviction notice can get help from the following agencies and charities. - Tenant Action Group - 215.575.0700 , 21 S. 12th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
- Diversified Community Services 215.336.3511, 1920 S. 20th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19145
- South Lehigh Action Council 215.229.2801, 2213 W. Sergeant Street, Philadelphia, PA 19132
- New Kensington CDC, 215.427.0350, 2513 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19125
- Southwest CDC, 215.729.0800, 6400 Woodland Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19142
FREE LEGAL SERVICES AND ADVICE - Montgomery County Legal Services - 610.275.5400
- Community Legal Services - 215.981.3700
- Philadelphia Bar Association Lawyer Referral & Information Services - 215.238.6333
- Temple University Legal Aid Office - 215.204.1800 , 1719 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122
- Women's Law Project - 215.928.9801, 125 S. 9th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
- Delaware County Legal Assistance Association - 610.874.2171
- Fund more on Pennsylvania legal programs.
VETERANS SERVICES The Philadelphia Veterans Multi-Service & Education Center, Inc. - This organization provides training services and employment including job search and placement, as well as referral services to other local and government assistance programs including emergency food/shelter, drug/alcohol rehabilitation, disability compensation and other benefits. Phone number 215.923.2600 Veterans Upward Bound Program - 215.898.6892. This program provides academic instruction, computer literacy, tutoring, education/career guidance. All services are offered free to veterans and former military personnel. WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE A federal funded program that installs free energy conserving upgrades to homes. Contact Bucks County Opportunity Council at 1282 Almshouse Road, Doylestown, PA 18901 or dial 215.345.8175. | 
