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Resources

Crisis Support

Crisis Resources

resolve crisis services

Partnership between Allegheny County and Western Psychiatric Institute & Clinic of UPMC to help county residents.

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Call: 1-888-796-8226

National suicide prevention hotline

24/7, free & confidential support for people in distress and prevention & crisis resources for you or your loved ones.

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Call 9-8-8

western psychiatric institute & clinic

UPMC hospital for psychiatric and addiction services for all ages and stages of recovery.

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Call: 1-877-624-4100

western psychiatry hospital adult mood and anxiety disorders

Provides for various treatments programs for mental health and addiction disorders. This includes individual and group therapies, education, social work and case management services, and medications management.

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Call: 412-624-1000

family resources

Child abuse treatment and prevention.

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helps children experiencing child abuse.

Pittsburgh action against rape

Crisis center and 24/7 hotline for victims of rape. 

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Call: 866-363-7273

women's center of  pittsburgh

Provides safety, shelter and support. 

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helps women experiencing intimate partner violence.

Call: 412-687-8005

Peer support services

Addiction and mental health service information.

crisis text line

24/7 confidential, emotional support and information via text for anyone in crisis.  

Text "HOME" to 741-741.

family links

Mental health and developmental disability programs, crisis intervention & shelter, substance use treatment, housing etc.

center for victims

Emergency shelter and transitional housing. 

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helps women experiencing intimate partner violence.

Call: 1-866-644-2882

Childhelp national child abuse hotline

Crisis intervention, information & referrals to emergency, social services and support resources. All calls are confidential.​

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helps children experiencing child abuse.

Call: 1-800-422-4453

resolve crisis services

A partnership between Allegheny County and Western Psychiatric Institute & Clinic of UPMC to help county residents.

Call: 1-888-796-8226

the anti-violence project hotline

24/7 confidential hotline and services to support LGBTQ and HIV-affected survivors of any type of violence.

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helps people 

experiencing  violence.

Call: 212-714-1141

tree of hope

For those who have lost a family member to violence.

Call: 1-800-804-8410

childline

PA's 24-hour line to report child abuse

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helps children experiencing child abuse.

Call: 1-800-932-0313

Pittsburgh Community Resources

Brown mamas

Connects moms to resources and one another through local support groups, mentorship programs, articles about mothering and is an online network of over 6,000 Black moms in the Pittsburgh area.

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Pittsburgh Mom Collective

Local parenting website written BY Pittsburgh moms, FOR Pittsburgh moms. Connects Pittsburgh parents to each other through play groups, family fun days and mom night outs as well as providing information on local resources, businesses and events around the Pittsburgh area.

2-1-1 Pennsylvania

A free and confidential service that helps people across the U.S. find the local resources they need, 24/7.

Call: 2-1-1

Community Human Services

Stable housing, community and food resources. 

City of Pittsburgh

Connects users with free, low-barrier resources. Provides assistance with finding food, shelter, medical assistance and more. 

hosanna house

Early childhood education, youth recreation and mentoring, health and dental care, and more

Call: 412-243-7711

Pittsburgh Black Breastfeeding circle

Provides culturally relevant breastfeeding, parenting and nutrition education in a support group environment.

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YWCA of greater pittsburgh

​Center for women’s resources, housing programs, youth services, and race and gender equality

Call: 412-391-5100

Free store 15104,
braddock

Working to fight food and clothing insecurity, Free Store gives away surplus donated goods to those in need.

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Free store wilkinsburgh

Donations ranging from clothing, books, household goods, and child/infant supplies.

Free Store, Fresh Market: 1st Friday of every month, 1pm-3pm

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Regular Free Store shopping hours: Saturdays, 10 am - 2pm (no entry after 1:45pm)

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Allegheny county resource guide

Allegheny County's comprehensive guide with resources including advocacy for special healthcare, assistive technology, disability rights and special needs, early intervention, special education, respite care, and housing.

Community Resources
Women's Health Resources

Women's Health Resources

allegheny county health department

 

Dental and immunization services. Free and confidential STD/HIV testing. Free in-home developmental support 0-3 year olds.

Call: 412-687-2243

east liberty family health care center

Healthcare for all, including those who are uninsured, underinsured, and underserved. 

mon yough community services inc.

​Services for mental health, substance use, & intellectual disabilities.

Call: (412) 675-8480

Women's center & shelter of greater pittsburgh

Financial education, mentoring, internships, support service referrals, and programs in areas of professional expertise

Call: 412-687-8005

or 

Text: 412-744-8445

Allies for health & Wellbeing

Testing, treatment, gynecological care. 

Call: 412-345-7456

planned parenthood pittsburgh

Comprehensive reproductive healthcare including gynecological services, birth control information and a variety of methods, pregnancy testing and counseling, colposcopy and cryotherapy, pelvic and breast exams, screening and treatment for STIs, emergency contraception, options counseling services, medical and surgical abortion and professional counseling.

Call: 412-434-8971

Healthy baby helpline

Information and referrals for pregnant women to find prenatal care, family planning services, and social services.

Call: 1-800-986-2229

healthy start

Community-based health and social services to reduce the infant mortality rate and number of low birth weight babies: services and referrals for pregnant women and infants including prenatal care, breastfeeding counseling, health education and a substance abuse program. Also offers a male initiative program which offers health education, parenting support, case management and resource coordination and referrals.

Call: 412-247-4009

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nuture pa

A charitable, non-profit organization, providing support to moms following the birth of their baby to connect them with the information and resources they need – exactly when they need it through private, one-on-one text conversations between mentors and moms. 

postpartum support international

Postpartum support groups online, including a birth trauma support group, black moms connect group, queer and trans parent support group and many others

Call: 1-800-944-4773

allegheny reproductive health center

Offering specialized obstetric and gynecological care, abortion care, in-office and in-hospital surgical procedures, options counseling, services specialized to the LGBTQIA+ community, and the option for sedation for any services you need.

Call: (412) 661-8811

neighborhood legal services association

Offers advice and legal representation for small civil suits to Allegheny, Beaver, Butler, and Lawrence county residents.

Call: 1-866-761-6572

Resources for Children

WEsley Family Services of western PA

Behavioral health and therapeutic services. 

WIC of allegheny county

Health & nutrition services for mother and children.

the children's institute

Provides medical, therapeutic, educational, and child and family services.

children's health insurance program

​Free & low-cost health insurance for children.

allegheny link

Home visiting programs with for supporting a healthy pregnancy, promote your child’s development, prepare your young child(ren) for school, and working toward your own personal goals

 

jeremiah's place

Free crisis nursery for children under 7.

Healthy kids helpline

​Afterschool programs, supportive housing.

Call: 1-800-986-KIDS

kids plus pediatrics

​Offers classes and workshops focusing on wellness, children and families.

Angel's place

Offers family-centered child care services, early childhood education programs, and parenting education; available at no cost or at significantly reduced rates to single parents who are full-time students or working parents meeting low-income guidelines. Available to infants and children 0-5 years.

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Call the location of your choice to schedule a tour and learn more about their programs.

Resources for Children

hunger assistance

Hunger Assistance

Greater pittsburgh community food bank

Online resource to find food resources that work best for you.

just harvest

Just Harvest can assist with SNAP eligibility screenings, submitting SNAP applications, re-certifications and providing case advocacy for unfairly denied, terminated or incorrect benefits. 

food pantries

Listing of Pittsburgh food pantries and across Allegheny County.

WIC of allegheny county

​Health and nutrition services for medically or nutritionally at-risk mothers and children. Call or enroll online.

Call: 412-350-5801

LGBTqia+ resources

the trevor project

24/7 LGBT crisis intervention and suicide prevention hotline. Text and online chat also available 3p-10p EST.

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 Text 'START' to 678-678

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Call: 866-488-7386

PERSAD center inc.

Service center specifically created for the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) community.

Call: 412-441-9786

the anti-violence project hotline

24/7 confidential hotline and services to support LGBTQ and HIV-affected survivors of any type of violence.

Content Warning

This resource 

helps people experiencing  violence.

Call: 212-714-1141

allegheny reproductive health center

Offering specialized obstetric and gynecological care, abortion care, in-office and in-hospital surgical procedures, options counseling, services specialized to the LGBTQIA+ community, and the option for sedation for any services you need.

Call: (412) 661-8811

LGBTQ Healthcare directory 

(a directory of healthcare providers in your area with identity affirming care)

LGBTQIA+ Resources
Housing Resources

housing resources

Operation safety network

A houselessness resource, in addition to physical health, legal assistance, and referrals to housing/employment resources.

low income home energy assistance program (LIHEAP)

​Assistance for low-income households that may be in an emergency that places them in danger of losing heat

Call: 1-866-674-6327

housing assistance resource portal

The Housing Assistance Resources Portal (HARP) for the City of Pittsburgh is a guide that offers housing-related resources whether you are interested in renting, currently renting, interested in buying a house, a current home-owner, a landlord, or currently experiencing homelessness.

womanspace east inc.

Temporary emergency housing for houseless women and their dependent children. Office is open weekdays 9am-4pm and the facility is staffed 24 hours/day, including holidays. 

Call: 412-765-2661

For more emergency housing resources, please see our crisis resources above. 

Diapers & Formula

diapers & formula resources

western pennslyvania diaper bank

WIC Pittsburgh formula & food services

hello baby

family centers, allegheny county

Brown Mamas, Welcome Little One

Provides diapers, clothing and other baby items on an “as available” basis for up to one year old. Also provides self-administered pregnancy tests.

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Call (412)391-6862 for more info.

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