Montgomery County Resources:
Weblinks:
Domestic Violence/Emergency Shelter
The Women’s Center of Montgomery County
Provides emotional support, court accompaniment, counseling, advocacy information, and referrals to victims of domestic violence.
Address: several locations in Montgomery County
Website: https://wcmontco.org/
email: wcwebmail@womenscentermc.org
Hotline: 1-800-773-2424 (24 hours per day)
Laurel House
Laurel House is dedicated to the vision of ending domestic violence in each life, home, and community.
Address: P.O. Box 764, Norristown, PA 19404
Telephone: 610-277-1860
Website: https://laurel-house.org/
Email: info@laurel-house.org
24-hour Hotline: 1‑800‑642‑3150 or Text “HOPE” to 85511
Sexual Violence
Victim Services Center of Montgomery County
Provides advocacy and counseling for all who have been affected by sexual violence and other crimes against the person and to promote prevention and awareness in the community through education.
Address: 325 Swede St., 2nd Floor, Norristown, PA 19401
Telephone: 610-277-0932
Website: https://www.victimservicescenter.org/
Email: vscmontcopa@vscmontcopa.org
Hotline: 888-521-0983
Legal Aid
Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania
Free civil legal aid for low-income, vulnerable people in Bucks, Chester, Delaware & Montgomery counties. Local offices in seven communities: Bristol, Chester city, Doylestown, Media, Norristown, Pottstown and West Chester.
Address: Norristown Office: 625 Swede Street, Norristown, PA 19401
Telephone: 610-275-5400
Website: www.lasp.org
Email: lasp.org/apply.
Toll Free Helpline: 877-429-5994
PA Safe Law
Victims of domestic violence and other crimes in Pennsylvania can access a network of experienced licensed attorneys for free and credible legal information, resources, and referrals for help navigating a variety of civil legal matters including domestic and sexual violence, divorce, custody, immigration, and more.
Telephone: 1-833-727-2335
Website: https://pasafelaw.org/
Senior Law Center
SeniorLAW Center provides a wide range of services to support the legal rights and interests of older Pennsylvanians, including trauma-informed lawyering, education, and advocacy at the local, state, and national levels.
Address: 1650 Arch Street, Suite 1820, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Telephone: (215) 988-1244
Website: https://seniorlawcenter.org/
SeniorLAW HelpLine: (877) 727–7529
Life Changes
Planning for Old Age
- Finances during retirement: Daily living financial needs (income and expense management), increased medical and other expenses. https://www.investopedia.com/articles/personal-finance/110315/4-phases-retirement-and-how-budget-them.asp
- Getting assets in order: Schedule of assets; important documents (electronic access info); Living will and testamentary document (distribution of assets) and general power of attorney; Key contacts info (lawyers, attorneys, accountant etc.) https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/advance-care-planning/getting-your-affairs-order-checklist-documents-prepare-future
- Emotional support planning: social, physical and spiritual needs; dealing with living alone. https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/healthy-aging/what-do-we-know-about-healthy-aging
- Medical Care Planning: Medical insurance (Medicare and supplement plan); Aging in place, home care, assisted living and nursing care; Key contacts info., Medicines. https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/advance-care-planning
End of Life Planning
- Living Will: (asset distribution – who, what, when); Medical will (healthcare directives).
- Advance family communication: Protect your digital legacy. https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/advance-care-planning/getting-your-affairs-order-advance-care-planning; https://news.trendmicro.com/2024/03/15/digital-legacy/
Grief and Loss
Information on Montgomery County Mobile Crisis Support and Grief and Loss Support Group is available.
Website: https://montgomerycountypa.gov/1292/Grief-and-Loss-Support
