Resources for Community Services
Links for Law Enforcement and Emergency Management
- Chester County Department of Emergency Services
- Chester County Police Chiefs Association
- Chester County EMS Council, Inc.
- PA State Police
- PA Emergency Management Agency
- U. S. Department of Homeland Security
Links for Education and Schools
- Chester County Intermediate Unit
- Chester County School Districts
- PA Department of Education
- West Chester University
- Lincoln University
- Immaculata College
- Delaware County Community College
- Penn State Great Valley
Links for Community-based Resources
- Transportation Management Association of Chester County (TMACC)
- TMACC Area Transportation Services
- Domestic Violence Center of Chester County / Housing Programs
- Gaudenzia Kindred House Transitional Housing
- Chester County Library System
- West Chester Area Senior Center
- Downingtown Area Senior Center
- Kennett Area Senior Center
- YWCA Chester County
- YMCA of the Brandywine Valley
- YMCA of the Upper Main Line
Links for Public Health
- Chester County Health Department
- Activate Chester County
- Chester County Hospital
- Jennersville Regional Hospital
- Brandywine Hospital
- Brandywine Health Foundation
- Paoli Memorial Hospital
- Phoenixville Hospital
- Maternal and Child Health Consortium
- ChesPenn Health Services
- Community Volunteers in Medicine
- Coatesville VA Medical Center
- PA Department of Health
- PA Bureau of Health Statistics and Research
Links for Human Services
- Chester County Government
- Department of Human Services
- Department of Drug and Alcohol Services
- Department of Aging
- Department of Mental Health and
Mental Retardation - Department of Children, Youth, and Families
- Department of Community Development/
Community Services - Department of Community Development/
Homeless Assistance - Department of Parks and Recreation
- United Way of Chester County
- Human Services, Inc.
- Lord’s Pantry of Downingtown
- PA Department of Public Welfare
Guide to Public Transportation in Chester County (PDF, 500 KB)
Chester County has several forms of public transportation available to residents and visitors. Many of these services go unused due to confusion about pick up and drop off locations, transfers, schedules and fares. This booklet will help clients/riders, families and caregivers understand the services that are available.
Planning for a Healthy Chester County (PDF, 600 KB)
In early 2002, public and private organizations who support health and human services in Chester County gathered to discuss how they could work together to maximize resources and bridge the gaps of the health and human services needs of Chester County residents. This resulted in a countywide needs assessment.
Chester County Community Profiles
The series of six Community Profiles contains detailed information about local community facilities throughout Chester County. Chapter 7 in each profile provides maps, lists, and information about educational facilities, emergency facilities, and other facilities in the community.
- Central Community (PDF, 9.71 Mb)
- Eastern Community (PDF, 7.55 Mb)
- Northern Community (PDF, 7.45 Mb)
- Southeastern Community (PDF, 8.43 Mb)
- Southwestern Community (PDF, 8.97 Mb)
- West Chester Community (PDF, 5.96 Mb)
