Community Resources
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CARE
(Crimes Against Retired & Elderly)
Phone #215-685-9486
AID for Friends
(Home delivered food for the
homebound elderly with no other support)
Phone #215-464-2224
Community Legal Services
Elderly Law Project
Phone #215-227-2400 or x2416
Temple Elderly Law Project
Phone #215-204-6887
Mental Health Mobile Team
Phone #215-685-6440
Older Adult Behavioral Health Program
Phone #215-787-2065
Alzheimer's Association
Phone #1-800-272-3900
ELECTED OFFICIALS:
Curtis Jones, Jr., Councilman
(District #4)
City Hall, #404, Phila., PA 19107
Office #215-686-3416
Fax #215-686-1934
Register of Wills
The Honorable Tracey L. Gordon
Register of Wills, #180 City Hall,
Phila., PA 19107
Register of Wills: (215) 686-6250
Marriage Lic.: (215) 686-2233
Marriage Recs.: (215) 686-2234
Website: https://secureprod.phila.gov/row/
Morgan Cephas
State Representative
5921 Lancaster Avenue
Phila., PA 19151
Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Office #215-879-6625
Fax #215-879-8566
Website: www.pahouse.com/Cephas/
Vincent Hughes, Senator
Dist. Office: 2401 N. 54th St.
Phila., PA 19131
Office #215-879-7777
Fax #215-879-7778
Website: www.senatorhughes.com/
SENIORS:
Philadelphia Corporation For Aging
Mayor's Commission on Aging
Phone #215-686-8450
New Courtland Senior Services
Phone #1-888-530-4913
Senior Law Center
Phone #215-988-1242
AARP
Phone #215-525-6040
University of Pennsylvania
Living Independently for Life
Phone #215-573-7200 or X7100
SNAP Greater Phila. Coalition
Against Hunger
(Food Stamps/Food for Seniors)
Phone #215-430-0556
Grands as Parents
Phone #215-236-5848
CARIE (Center for Advocacy for the
Rights & Interest of the Elderly)
Phone #215-545-5728
City Departments:
City Hall Information | Phone #311
CLIP (Community Life
Improvement Program)
Phone #311
Remove graffiti vandalism from buildings, street
signs, and other street fixtures. Enforce the City’s
regulations to make sure vacant lots and areas are
kept clean. Lend supplies and offer trash pickup
for CLIP-coordinated neighborhood cleanups.
Department of Health
1101 Market St., 13th Floor
Phila., PA 19107
Phone #215- 686-5200
www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-public-health/
Department of Human Services
Website: www.dhs.pa.gov
Services & Helpful Numbers:
DHS HelpLine
1-800-692-7462
TDD for hearing impaired
1-800-451-5886
Autism Services
1-866-539-7689
COMPASS/Benefits Helpline
(Cash Assistance, SNAP, MA, etc.)
1-800-692-7462
ChildLine (State Child Abuse Registry)
1-800-932-0313
CHIP Helpline
1-800-986-KIDS
Disability Services
1-800-753-8827
Governor's Office
1-717-787-2500
Estate Recovery Program
1-800-528-3708
Health & Human Services
HR Delivery Center
1-717-787-5618
Pharmacy Services
1-800-537-8862, opt.1
Secretary of Human Serv.
1-717-787-2600
Welfare Fraud TipLine
1-844-DHS-TIPS
1-844-347-8477)
Child Support
Enforcement Helpline
1-800-932-0211
PECO
Emergency
Phone #1-800-841-414
(Reps. available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week)
Customer Service
Phone #1-800-494-4000
(Reps. available 7 am - 7 pm, Mon. - Fri.)
In Person:
PECO Customer Solution Center
2301 Market Street,
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Hours of Operation: 8:30 am - 5 pm
www.peco.com/MyAccount/CustomerSupport/Pages/ContactUs.aspx
PGW West Philly:
5230 Chestnut Street, Phila., PA
(Reps. available 9 am - 5 pm,
Mon., Tues., Wed., Fri.)
Emergencies
Emergency Hotline
(215) 235-1212
If you smell natural gas or experience a
gas-related emergency.
Available 24 hours, 7 days a week
(leaks, odors, safety tips)
Billing
Phone #215-235-1000
8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Bill Collections
Phone #215-235-1777
8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Collections, payment arrangements
and shut off notices
Customer Service
Phone #215-235-1000
8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Liheap
Low Income Home Energy
Assistance Program
Phone #215-235-1000
Make a Payment
From a checking account or credit card
Phone #215-235-1000
Water
Water Emergency
Phone #215-685-6300
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
General Inquiries
Phone #215-685-6300
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Billing & Account Questions
Phone #215-685-6300
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.