Immigration/Refugee Services

Congreso de Latinos Unidos
A community based organization that works in the impoverished neighborhoods of Eastern North Philadelphia. It is a one-stop social service agency with over 47 programs for the Hispanic community- several locations. Main office- 216 West Somerset Street- 215-763-8870 - www.congreso.net
Council of Spanish Speaking Organizations (CONCILIO)
Founded in 1962 this organization provides a multitude of services for Spanish /bilingual persons including: SCOH services; summer camps; foster care; parenting skills; adult education/GED; and housing counseling. Also hosts the annual Puerto Rican Festival-- 705 N. Franklin St.- 215-627-3100 - elconcilio.net
Association de Puertorriquenos en Marcha (APM)
A multi-service agency providing a wide range of health and social services to PhiladelphiaÂ’s Latino community including: SCOH services; early intervention; young parents support; day care and Head Start; housing related issues; and behavioral and mental health issues- 4301 Rising Sun Ave-267-296-7200 - http://apmphila.org/
ASPIRA, Inc.
The ASPIRA Association promotes the empowerment of the Puerto Rican and Latino community by developing and nurturing leadership, intellectual and cultural potential of its youth so that they may contribute their skills and dedication to the fullest development of the Puerto Rican and Latino community everywhere. Multiple programs for youth development- 4322 N. 5th-215-455-1300 - http://aspirapa.org/
Nationalities Service Center
The mission of this organization is to help immigrants and refugees participate fully in American society- Assists with social services, English as a second language, protecting the legal rights of immigrants/refugees, eliminating barriers caused by language and cultural differences, and assistance with the immigration and naturalization process. 1216 Arch Street- 215-893-8400 - www.nationalitiesservice.org
Welcoming Center for New Pennsylvanians
The Welcoming Center for New Pennsylvanians serves immigrants and refugees in the Philadelphia area.
Services include:
1) Job placement and employment assistance
2) Social service information and referral
3) Free monthly legal clinics
4) Advice and resources for small business owners.
1617 JFK Blvd., 13th Floor 215-557-2626
- www.welcomingcenter.org
Intercultural Family Services, Inc.
Committed to serving the needs of children and families that have immigrated to Philadelphia from countries around the world- offers SCOH services, family preservation, ESL, housing counseling and more- 4225 Chestnut Street- 215-386-1298 - www.ifsinc.org
Catholic Social Services
Representation of visa processing and legalization processes. 215-854-7019 - www.familyservices-phl.org
Southeast Asian Mutual Assistance Associations Coalition (SEAMAAC)
Various advocacy programs for the Southeast Asian community (Cambodian, ethnic Chinese, Hmong, Laotian, and Vietnamese)- 215-476-9640 - www.seamaac.org
Cambodian Association of Greater Philadelphia
It's mission is to improve the quality of life Cambodian-Americans within the Greater Philadelphia Area by providing services, advocating and empowering them to obtain equal access to social/economic development, as well as to quality healthcare and education. 5412 North 5th Street-215-324-4070 - www.cagp.org
Greater Philadelphia Asian Social Service Center (GPASS)
Social service organization for asian children and adults. Many programs availible- 4943 N. 5th Street-215-456-1662
Einstein Support Groups for Southeast Asians
Informational and supportive agency for Vietnamese and Cambodian parents- Einstein Hosp. - 215-456-6008
Haitian Community Help Center
Haitian Community Help Center (HCHC) is the only community center in the Philadelphia Region that serves the Haitian, Caribbean and African French Speaking immigrants. 1263 E. Chelten Avenue (Germantown)- Call 215-224-4971 for information.
- www.haitianchc.org
ACANA (African Cultural Alliance of North America)
Resources for African Immigrants/Refugees or decendants of Africans. 5521 Chester Ave 215-729-8225. - http://acanaus.org/
Korean Women's Support Committee
Telephone or in-person counseling for Korean women on issues such as: family counseling; health insurance issues; ESL tutoring; and domestic abuse advocacy- 24 hour hotline - 215-869-5703
Office of Language, Culture, and the Arts
Office of The School District of Philadelphia that helps English Language Learners Excel. 215-400-4240 - www.phila.k12.pa.us/offices/olca/
U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants Health Info
The USCRI Healthy Living Toolkit is designed to educate refugees and immigrants to become proactive health consumers and promoters in their communities. See link below on health information in dozens of languages. - www.refugees.org/hltoolkit
Immunization Action Coalition
Vaccine info in many languages. See website. - www.immunize.org/catg.d/noneng.htm
Best Behavioral Health
BBH is a community-based program offering outpatient psychiatric and community services to ethnically and/or culturally diverse families, including Latino/Hispanic and Asian families. 5043 Frankford Avenue (215) 744-4343 - www.bbhinc.org