Safety

Safety

Safety Communication Channels and Resources


Emergency Contact Numbers

  • 911- for all emergencies

  • Chestnut Hill Hospital - (215) 248-8200 for medical emergencies.

  • PECO - 1-800-841-4141 for eletrical emergencies

  • PGW - (215) 235-1212 for gas leaks and emegrencies

  • PWD - (215) 685-6300 for water emergencies

  • Philadelphia Fire Department | Engine 09 - 6900 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19119.

  • 14th Police District - (215) 686-3140. The 14th District also puts out a weekly crime bulletin. To subscribe reach out to Raubert Hicks, Raubert.Hicks@Phila.gov


Victim/Witness Assistance

ADULT SERVICES

For victims of crimes committed by an adult offender (age 18 & over), this office can provide you with information on your rights and how they can help you.

  • Philadelphia Police Victims Services Unit - 215-685-1158

  • Phila District Attorney (Adult & Juvenile Offenders) - 215-686-8027

  • Northwest Victims Services - Servicing the 5th, 14th, 35th, 39th Police Districts -215-438-4410

TOUTH & TEEN SERVICES

These agencies provide information for services for Youth & Teenaged victims and witnesses.

  • Philadelphia Anti-Violence Partnership -215-567-6776

  • Support Center for Child Advocates -215-925-1913

  • Philadelphia Children's Alliance - 215-387-9500

  • Philadelphia District Attorney -215-686-8027

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

In addition to counseling, legal and medical advocacy, emergency shelter and safety planning, this
organization can help you file a Protection from Abuse (PFA) order. A PFA is a court order issued by a judge that can help provide protection for you and your children from an abusive person. A hotline service is also available 24/7.

  • Lutheran Settlement House - 215-426-8610

  • Women Against Abuse - 215-386-1280

  • Congresso de Latinos Unidos -215-763-8870

  • Menergy (for men) - 215-242-2235

  • Women's Law Project* - 215-928-9801

  • Philadelphia DV Hotline - 1-866-SAFE-014 (866-723-3014)

  • Women in Transition - 215-751-1111

  • Gay Men's Domestic Violence Project Hotline - 800-832-1901

  • Philadelphia Legal Assistance* - 215-981-3800

  • Women Against Abuse Legal Services* - 215-686-7082

SEXUAL ASSAULT

Services are available to all victims of sexual violence, including female and male victims who are adults, teens, or children. Crisis and support counseling is available for sexual assault victims, family members, and others close to the victim. counseling is available both in person and on the telephone. An Advocate will provide accompaniment to the hospital, police, and court proceedings and assist on navigating the medical and criminal justice systems. Hotline and accompaniment services are available 24 hours a day.

  • Women Organized Against Rape -215-985-3315

  • Women in Transition Lifeline - 215-751-1111

  • Congresso de Latinos Unidos - 215-763-8870

  • Philadelphia Children's Alliance -215-387-9500

  • Philadelphia Sexual Assault Response Center - 215-425-1625

  • PA Coalition Against Domestic Violence - 800-799-7233

MADD-DUI

These agencies can provide you counseling, support information, and referral services for victims of DUI crashes and their families.

  • Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) - 610-825-4902. 24 Hr Hotline -877-MADD-HELP (800-623-3435)

CHILD ABUSE

These agencies can provide you counseling, information, and referral services for abused and neglected children and their families.

  • Philadelphia Children's Alliance - 215-387-9500

  • Department of Human Services (DHS) Parent Action Network (PAN) -215-PARENTS (215-727-3687)

  • Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) Child Abuse, Referral and Evaluation (CARE) Clinic - 215-590-4923

  • Children's Hospital Children Crisis Treatment Center - 215-569-4555

ELDER ABUSE

These agencies can provide you counseling, shelter, and protective services for older victims and their families.

  • Philadelphia Corporation for the Aging - 215-765-9040

  • Center for Advocacy for the Rights and the Interest for the Elderly (CARIE) - 215-545-5728

  • Senior Law Center - 215-988-1244. Hearing Impaired - 800-229-5746

LGBT SERVICES

These agencies can provide counseling, information, and referral services for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered victims and their families.

  • GALAEI (Gay & Lesbian Latino AIDS Education Initiative) - 215-851-1822

  • PFLAG (Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbian and Gays) - 215-572-1833

  • GLBTQ Domestic Violence Project Hotline -800-832-1901

  • Mazzoni Center -215-563-0652

  • Y_HEP (Youth Help Empowerment Project) -215-564-6388

  • The Attic Youth Center - 215-545-4331

  • Einstein Pride Program - 215-420-0989

HOMICIDE ASSISTANCE

These agencies can help family members of Homicide Victims by providing resources, support & referrals.

  • Phila PD Homicide Unit, Victim Assistance Officer - 215-686-3065

  • Families of Murder Victims - 215-686-8078

  • EMIR Healing Center - 215-848-4068

  • Mothers in Charge - 215-228-1718


Safe Cam Program

Registering your camera not only helps deter crime, but assists the Department in its overall crime prevention strategy in your neighborhood. Protect yourself, your family and your community by registering with SafeCam.

Become a part of the Philadelphia Police Department SafeCam network!

https://safecam.phillypolice.com/


Phone support lines

  • Philadelphia Domestic Violence Hotline: 866-723-3014 — additional resources HERE

  • Pennsylvania Mental Health Support Line: 1-855-284-2494. For TTY, dial 724-631-5600

  • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

  • Línea Nacional de Prevención del Suicidio: 1-888-628-9454

  • Crisis Text Line: Text “PA” to 741-741

  • Safe2Say: 1-844-723-2729 or www.safe2saypa.org

  • Veteran Crisis Line: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

  • Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990

  • Get Help Now Hotline (for substance use disorders): 1-800-662-4357

  • Community Legal Services of Philadelphia: 215-981-3700

  • CARIE (Center for Advocacy for the Rights & Interests of the Elderly) covid-19 hotline for older adults: 1-800-356-3606

  • Public Citizens for Children and Youth (PCCY): PCCY’s Helpline can help children, and now parents too, apply for Medicaid and CHIP, for FREE, over the phone and, in the parent’s language: 215-563-5848, ext. 17

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