Metropolitan Christian Council of Philadelphia

Episcopal Community Services, founded in 1870, is a social service and welfare organization. Formally known as the City Mission, it provides housing and support programs for individuals and families. The organization offers in-house health care services for homebound senior citizens and persons with disabilities. It also provides adult education, permanent housing, child literacy and youth development programs. The organization undertakes case management, medication monitoring, advocacy and crisis intervention. It offers counseling and psychiatric assistance to individuals suffering from depression, anxiety and mental disorders and victims of substance abuse, neglect and violence. In addition, the organization organizes workshops, discussions and lectures on parenting tips, child development, and wellness and diseases prevention. Episcopal Community Services is located in Philadelphia, Pa.