Helpful Resources
Planning for your future, or the future of a loved one, can be stressful and intimidating. The following resources are available in Pennsylvania to assist you in finding the best solutions for your situation.
Links to Resources
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Mental Health
Mental Health Resources | PA.GOV
NAMI HelpLine | NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness
The American Mental Wellness Association
Homepage - National Council for Mental Wellbeing (thenationalcouncil.org)
FrequentlyAskedQuestionsMHAdvanceDirectivesGuideForAgentsMH-4-MAR2018-1.pdf (disabilityrightspa.org)
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Legal Services
Home - CARIE Elderly Advocates
Homepage | Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network (palegalaid.net)
SeniorLAW Center - Pennsylvania Elderly Law Services
Community Legal Services - Philadelphia | Free Legal Help (clsphila.org)
Lawyer Referral Service (pabar.org)
Neighborhood Legal Services < Neighborhood Legal Services (nlsa.us)
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General Resources
Using Alternatives to Guardianship to Defend Against or Terminate Guardianship (svlas.org)
Resources for Advocating for Disability Rights (disabilityrightspa.org)
Checklist - Plan Smarter - Five Action Steps to a Financially Secure Future.pdf
Decision-Making Options That Are Less Restrictive Than Guardianship (usc.edu)
PA Task Force List (July 2023)
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