Access Services
Access Services Headquarters Address
500 Office Center Drive
Suite 100
Fort Washington, PA 19034
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About Access Services
For 45 years, Access Services has been developing innovative ways to provide support services to individuals in Eastern Pennsylvania. Today, we are a large non-profit organization with staff members operating in multiple counties across the region.
As our service offerings continue to grow, we are always looking for new ways to support the individuals we serve. Access Services has demonstrated consistent growth throughout our history. We are committed to providing person-centered services to children and adults living with developmental, behavioral, and mental health challenges. We seek to help those we serve lead rich and fulfilling lives in their communities.
Our Mission
To empower and serve people in need of specialized supports by providing innovative services that improve their ability to live fulfilling lives in the community.
Our History
In 1976, a group of Christian social workers in Pennsylvania were frustrated by the gaps in services provided for individuals with mental health challenges and developmental disabilities in their community. They formed Access Services to develop innovative ways to meet some of these needs.
The first community homes opened in Montgomery County in 1978 to accommodate individuals released from Pennhurst State Center and other large mental health facilities. Six years later, Access Services was asked to operate ten group homes in Northeastern Pennsylvania.
Today, we have expanded our services to include other community-based specialized services in three distinct service lines: Behavioral Health, Children & Family and Intellectual Disability & Autism Services. Since our inception, our primary goal has been to provide more than basic care — we are constantly looking for unique ways to raise the standard of care for all individuals in our communities to help them live rich, fulfilling lives.
Our Mission - To empower & serve people in our communitiesAs our service offerings continue to grow, we are always looking for new ways to support the individuals we serve. Access Services has demonstrated consistent growth throughout our history. We are committed to providing person-centered services to children and adults living with developmental, behavioral, and mental health challenges. We seek to help those we serve lead rich and fulfilling lives in their communities.
Our Mission
To empower and serve people in need of specialized supports by providing innovative services that improve their ability to live fulfilling lives in the community.
Our History
In 1976, a group of Christian social workers in Pennsylvania were frustrated by the gaps in services provided for individuals with mental health challenges and developmental disabilities in their community. They formed Access Services to develop innovative ways to meet some of these needs.
The first community homes opened in Montgomery County in 1978 to accommodate individuals released from Pennhurst State Center and other large mental health facilities. Six years later, Access Services was asked to operate ten group homes in Northeastern Pennsylvania.
Today, we have expanded our services to include other community-based specialized services in three distinct service lines: Behavioral Health, Children & Family and Intellectual Disability & Autism Services. Since our inception, our primary goal has been to provide more than basic care — we are constantly looking for unique ways to raise the standard of care for all individuals in our communities to help them live rich, fulfilling lives.
The statistics are stacked against the people we serve. They face homelessness, mental health issues, incarceration, addiction, disabilities and much more. To help solve these problems, we partner with the lifechanging influence of community to continue our work. The hope is that you will partner with us. We desire to make lasting, positive changes possible. Our neighbors need us and we are responsible to take care of them.
Become a Mobile Crisis WorkerSupporting wellness, one person at a time.
Become a Forensic Peer Specialist with JRSIn 2021, JRS guided 85 individuals out of confinement into the community with re-entry plans. JRS also diverted 35 individuals from going to jail and instead they were able to receive the mental health treatment they needed. We need passionate people who believe in second chances and lasting change in peoples lives!
Learn more about this program at: https://www.accessservices.org/services/justice-related-services/
Our CEO started as a Direct Support ProfessionalLearn more about this program at: https://www.accessservices.org/services/justice-related-services/
Access Services CEO, Sue Steege reflects on her time as a direct support professional. Our DSPs are so essential to the work we do! Learn more about becoming a Direct Support Professional at Access Services here: https://www.accessservices.org/careers/
Number of Employees in Access Services
501 to 1,000
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