COVID-19 Resources

Your church is here to support you and help you navigate the ongoing pandemic. Below you will find numerous resources and guides, ranging from information about getting vaccinated to support groups.

In addition, you can always contact a pastor directly for pastoral support. Please call BMPC's main number at 610-525-2821, and select option 2.

BMPC COVID-19 Response Page

Sub-sections:

COVID-19 Vaccinations
COVID-19 vaccination by county
COVID-19 testing by county
Montgomery County COVID-19 data
Crisis Lines
Suicide Prevention Line
Peer-Support Lines by county
Support groups during COVID-19
Counseling information
Additional medical information
Meal delivery
Food Pantries
Healthcare Assistance
Utility & Financial Assistance
Legal Assistance

COVID-19 Vaccinations

Active COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics for those in group 1A:

Health care providers are offering vaccines to individuals in accordance with the latest state and federal guidance. Use the links below for more information:

COVID-19 Vaccinations by County

COVID County Hotlines

Chester County

Delaware County

Montgomery County

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Montgomery County Vaccination webpage and process: https://www.montcopa.org/3660/COVID-19-Vaccine

Chester County Vaccination information https://chesco.org/4822/COVID19Vaccine

Delaware County Vaccination Website: https://delcopa.gov/covid/vaccination.html

City of Philadelphia Vaccination Information: https://www.phila.gov/programs/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19/

Bucks County Vaccination Information: https://www.buckscounty.gov/1251/COVID-19-TestingVaccination-Information

COVID-19 Testing by County

Montgomery County Test Registration and Information: https://www.montcopa.org/3744/COVID-19-Testing

Delaware County Testing Information/sites link: https://www.delcopa.gov/ich/resources/covid19/testing.html

Chester County Testing Information/sites link: https://www.chesco.org/4460/Coronavirus-COVID-19-Testing-Information

City of Philadelphia Testing Information: https://www.phila.gov/covid-testing-sites/

Bucks County Testing Information: https://covid19-bucksgis.hub.arcgis.com/

Montgomery County COVID-19 Data

Montgomery County COVID-19 Information Hub (including positivity rate): montcopa.org/COVID-19
COVID Alert PA App
- Information: https://www.pa.gov/covid/covid-alert-pa/
- Download on the App Store or Google Play
Lower Merion Township COVID-19 Relief Funding https://www.lowermerion.org/services/building-and-planning-department/community-development-division

Crisis Lines (support available 24/7)

If you or someone you know is having a mental health crisis, call the crisis line for your county or you can call 911 (e.g. if there is immediate danger of physical harm):

Bucks County: 800-499-7455

Chester County: 877-918-2100

Delaware County: 855-889-7827

Montgomery County: 855-634-4673 (Adults)

888-435-7414 (Children & Adolescents)

Philadelphia County: 215-686-4420

If you would rather be in touch via text message, use the National Crisis Text Line at 741-741.

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic abuse, you can call the 24-hour confidential hotline at Laurel House: 1-800-642-3150

Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

If you're feeling lonely, worried, anxious and need to talk to someone, call the church or your county’s “Warm Line.” These lines are manned by trained individuals who can lend a listening ear to support you:

Bucks County: 215-896-9717

Chester County: 1-866-846-2722

Delaware County: 855-464-9342

Montgomery County:

Adults: 855-715-8255 (call) or 267-225-7785 (text) 7 days a week, 1:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Teens: 866-825-5856 (call) or 215-703-8411 (text) Monday-Friday, 3:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Philadelphia County: 855-507-WARM (9276)

Support Groups During COVID-19

Do you find yourself struggling during COVID-19 and in need of support? Please find virtual support resources below:

Bereavement and Grief Support:

Searching for Still Waters: free support group meeting twice monthly through the Middleton Center. Saturday mornings, 10-11:30.
610-525-0766.

Substance Abuse and Recovery Resources

PA Department of Drug & Alcohol link to COVID-19 virtual recovery resources.
PA Department of Drug & Alcohol Facebook page with support links for Get Help Now Hotline, Family, online/virtual recovery supports, and more.
SAMHSA links to information on telemedicine; tips for social distancing/quarantine/isolation; guidance for opioid treatment programs; disaster planning & crisis care…
Recovery support organizations who may offer online/virtual recovery support information:
Addiction Policy Forum app
Adult Children of Alcoholics online meetings
Al-Anon electronic and phone meetings
AA online meetings
Additionally, the PA Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) has a 24/7 information and referral line which assists PA residents with finding drug and alcohol treatment based off of their location. If you need assistance in finding a treatment provider or funding for addiction treatment, please call 1-800-662-HELP (4357)

Parent and Loved Ones Support/Recovery Resources

Counseling: Middleton Counseling Center

Throughout the past year, many have had new and increased pressures put on themselves and their family systems. Issues that were worrying, but not problematic,have become magnified during lockdowns and times of social isolation. Counseling is continuing at the Middleton Center through virtual appointments for individuals, couples, or families. Therapists are accepting new clients and are here to help. Do not hesitate to reach out and get the support you may need to help you and your family navigate this current uncertainty. All conversations are confidential. 610-525-0766

Additional Medical Information

Children's Hospital Responding to COVID-19
Center for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) Info
World Health Organization
Responding to COVID-19 in Pennsylvania
Coronavirus COVID-19 Global Cases by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) at Johns Hopkins University (JHU)
Reflecting and Acting during COVID-19 and Beyond – a co-publication from the World Council of Church and the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue.

Meal delivery or pick-up

Wayne Senior Center:

Receive five frozen, nutritious meals for pick up or delivery every Monday from 12:00-2:00 p.m. for pick up. Delivery between 1:00-4:00 pm.

Eligibility:

at least 60 years old,
live in Delaware County, parts of Montgomery County, Ardmore.

Meals are great for senior adults who want to limit their visits to the grocery store. Please contact Renee Malnak to sign up at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Food Pantries

Eldernet

9 S. Bryn Mawr Ave. Bryn Mawr, PA 19010

Food pantry open every Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. and 2:00-3:45 p.m.

Food is pre-packaged and will be distributed outside of the pantry.

St. Mary’s Food Pantry

36 Ardmore Ave. Ardmore PA 19003

Pre-packaged bags are available every Monday from 9:30-10:30 a.m. and Thursday.from 6:30-8:00 p.m.

Wayne Methodist Church

210 S Wayne Ave, Wayne PA 19087

Pre-packaged bags are picked up curbside every Wednesday and Thursdays 9:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m.

Narberth Community Food Bank

Open on Tuesdays from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. and 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Healthcare

Veterans Services

Phone number 610-384-8387. Serving Montgomery, Chester, Bucks, and Delaware Counties

The Veterans Affair Department provides information for Veterans, their dependents and survivors.They provide information on their rights and various federal and state benefits they may be entitled to receive and assists in filling out the applications online.

https://www.va.gov/coronavirus-veteran-frequently-asked-questions