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TIP provides intensive follow-up care to people who have been treated in the Jefferson Einstein Hospital emergency department for injuries related to violence. While a patient is hospitalized or when they’re ready to receive services after discharge, TIP provides them with case management that includes the following: help getting medical care, mental health support, legal assistance, educational help and more.
Erica Harris | Erica.Harris@jefferson.edu | (202) 320-5282
TVAP places Victim Advocates in the Temple University Hospital emergency department 24/7 to support patients and their family members immediately following a traumatic violent injury. These advocates perform a variety of functions that include: offering emotional comfort to patients in the trauma bay, giving families regular updates about their loved ones’ conditions, providing grief support to families of homicide victims, linking survivors to the Trauma Case Managers (TCMs) for victim services, and the TCMs offer emotional support to patients after their discharge from the hospital.
Victim Support | Temple Safety Net
VIP provides trauma-informed, community-focused care for violently injured young people and their families. Following hospital discharge, families work closely with their assigned Violence Prevention Specialist, who provides supportive case management services based on youth- and family-identified recovery needs. Supportive services address a range of recovery needs including, but not limited to, mental health, medical, legal, educational, and basic needs to promote safety and recovery after violence.
Violence Intervention Program | Center for Violence Prevention (chop.edu)
HHP is a hospital and community-based violence intervention program that provides trauma-focused services to victims of violent injury, witnesses of violence, or people experiencing traumatic grief resulting from violence. At the hospital bedside or when patients are ready to receive support, HHP provides people with trauma-focused case management, peer support services, and evidence-based trauma counseling.
Center for Nonviolence and Social Justice | Drexel University
This program engages survivors of violent injury to support their recovery in the hospital and community. Services include healthcare navigation, mental health support, legal assistance, help with returning to school or work, and many other areas.
Penn Trauma Violence Recovery Program | Penn Injury Science Center
This program is in partnership with Healing Hurt People and is a resource through the Jefferson Center for Injury Research and Prevention.
Jefferson Center for Injury Research & Prevention
Cure Violence Philadelphia is a structured violence prevention program to prevent violence in North Philadelphia and surrounding areas by using a trauma-informed approach and working closely with the community, especially those at risk for violence involvement.
Cure Violence Philadelphia | Cure Violence Philadelphia (temple.edu) | Hotline: (267) 648-3270
Violence prevention social services for local communities.
Call 211 | Text your Zip Code to 898-211
unitedforimpact.org/211-helpline/ | PA 211 – Get Connected. Get Help.
Provides counseling and victim services.
(215) 567-6776 | avpphila.org
Responds to neighborhood crises with mediation and resources and a willingness to support anyone looking for a peaceful solution.
Programs & Community Partners | PAAN1989
Community Crisis Intervention Program (CCIP) (idaay.org)
Facilitates restorative conversation among the victim, offending person, and community.
(215) 843-5413 | phillymediators.org
Addresses traumatic stress of community violence, sudden loss, tragic accidents, suicides, burnout, and other impactful events. Responders work alongside community leaders to provide technical assistance, facilitate group interventions, and healing spaces. All interventions are free.
267-233-4837 | networkofneighbors@phila.gov | Network of Neighbors Trauma Response – DBHIDS
Provides victim services, counseling, education, job readiness, violence interruption.
(215) 940-0550 | paan1989.org
Offers support for and connection to community resources for returning citizens.
(215) 683-3370 | phila.gov/reentry
The Philadelphia Sheriff’s Office provides gun locks to promote safe firearm containment practices and prevent gun accidents, theft, and misuse.
(215) 686-3572
If you see something, say something.
(215) 686-TIPS (8477) | tips@phillypolice.com
The first video in a series of virtual roundtables about violence prevention efforts in Philadelphia. Watch the roundtable on YouTube.
Provides support for college applications and financial aid forms.
phillygoes2college.org
Provides counseling, direct placement services, and information on high school diploma or GED programs.
(215) 400-6700 | reengagementcenter@philasd.org
The Re-Engagement Center | Opportunity Network (philasd.org)
Assists with job training and finding a job for youth and adults. Ask for reentry employment services.
(833) 750-5627 | pacareerlinkphl.org/careers/skills
Offers summer and year-round youth jobs and workplace skills building.
(267) 502-3900 | pyninc.org/workready
Provides four to 18-month paid workforce development program for young adults ages 18 to 26 years old.
(215) 221-6900 | powercorpsphl.org
If you or a loved one are experiencing a suicidal crisis or emotional distress. 7 days a week/24 hours per day.
Call 988 or (215) 685-6440
988 Philly | Healthy Minds Philly®
Provides help with toxic stress, depression, anxiety or substance use.
24/7 non-emergency hotline: (888) 545-2600 | dbhids.org
Discharge Resource Guide SI (dbhids.org)
Provides help for people experiencing isolation, financial deprivation, stalking, emotional abuse, or threats to harm partner, children, or pets.
24/7 hotline: (866) 723-3014 | womenagainstabuse.org/get-help/pdvh
Assists Philadelphia residents with applying for City, State and Federal assistance programs.
(215) 685-3654 or email benephilly@phila.gov
Provides emergency shelter for youth ages 17 and under.
(215) 787-0633 or (800) 371-SAFE
A comprehensive list of food sites is available at phila.gov/food. To find a food pantry near you, call 3-1-1. Call the pantry in advance to confirm their hours.
