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!
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