Resources

CCTC’s Abriendo Caminos program supports families living in the Philadelphia area who have recently emigrated from Mexico and who are struggling behavioral health challenges and associated acculturation. The program connects families to valuable physical and behavioral health, social service and community resources. The program provides direct services to children ages 3 through 18 who display serious emotional and behavioral challenges. Children Crisis Treatment Center Abriendo Caminos 1080 North Delaware Avenue, Suite 600 Philadelphia, PA 19125 215-496-0707 ext. 1152 email: ivan.vila@cctckids.org

Casa Monarca is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote and preserve the Mexican culture and traditions through artistic, educational and social programs and events that involve the local and general community in the south Philadelphia area. Casa Monarca 1448 S 17th Street Philadelphia, PA 19148 215-758-6896

Website for disability employment related resources in Spanish.

The CAGP offers services and programs about health and wellness, community development, cultural, after school and summer camp programs for children, as well as many others. 215-324-4070 (North Philadelphia) or 215-389-0748 (South Philadelphia)

The Philly Autism Project has a Multicultural and Multilingual page on their website with resources in multiple languages and videos addressing Autism within the context of specific cultures. 215-571-3209 email: phillyap@drexel.edu

A partnership of Pennsylvania medical centers, autism research and service centers, universities, community organizations and other providers of services working to improve the lives of adults and children with autism. 877-231-4244 email: info@paautism.org

Asociación Puertorriqueños en Marcha is a community-based organization providing social welfare, mental health, and intellectual disability services to the Latino Community. Asociación Puertorriqueños en Marcha for Everyone (APM) 1900 N 9th Street Philadelphia, PA 19122 267-296-7200 email: info@apmphila.org

ASPIRA 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. ASPIRA Inc. Of Pennsylvania 4322 N 5th Street – 3rd Floor Philadelphia, PA 19140 215-455-1300

AFRICOM is dedicated to empowering the African and Caribbean immigrant and refugee community through services and programs that aid in their economic and social development. Coalition of African and Caribbean Communities (AFRICOM) 6328 Paschall Avenue, Suite A Philadelphia, PA 19142 267-787-1302 email: info@africom-philly.org

AFAHO provides culturally and linguistically sensitive health, human, and educational services to African and Caribbean immigrants and refugees. They strengthen community health culture and facilitate social integration through utilization of a unique peer support model. AFAHO provides programs regarding behavioral health, breast cancer awareness, HIV/AIDS education, maternal and child health, obesity prevention, and human services. African Family Health Organization (AFAHO) 4415 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19104 215-546-1232