Children & Families
LOCAL:
- MAYA Organization: Free online classes and gift (car seat/pack’n’play/diapers) when you finish a class series Free 50 diapers one class/mo.
- Family Care Connection Center: Braddock
- Find Childcare: Find available spots at Allegheny County early learning, after school, and virtual programs! This service is provided by Trying Together, Allegheny Partners for Out-of-School Time (APOST) and the United Way.
PITTSBURGH WIDE:
- WIC: Pennsylvania Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children
- Child Tax Credit, ARP: No action necessary to receive CTC if you filed taxes last year. If non-filer, please click here. Payments will show up as “CHILDCTC” in your bank account. Click here for more information
- Wilkinsburg Family Support Center
Healthcare
PITTSBURGH WIDE:
- LIST of Free Clinics and Health Services
- Medicaid: Medical Assistance
- Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
- Birmingham Free Clinic: 2100 Jane St (South Side)
- Primary Care Health Services Inc.:
- Dental: http://pchspitt.org/location/ (sliding scale)
Mental Health & Crisis Support
LOCAL:
- POWER (PA Org. for Women in Early Recovery): Addiction and co-occurring disorders,
- RESOLVE Crisis Services: Drop in center: 333 North Braddock Ave. Available 24/7; 1-888-796-8226
PITTSBURGH WIDE:
- RESOLVE Crisis Services: available 24/7; 1-888-796-8226
- Alcoholics Anonymous
- Narcotics Anonymous
- Al-Anon/Alateen Family and Friends Groups
- Nar-Anon Family and Friends Groups
Education
PITTSBURGH WIDE:
- Literacy Pittsburgh: Free GED prep courses, ESL, and U.S. citizenship classes, in person and online
Employment
PITTSBURGH WIDE:
- PA Careerlink: Step by step website for resume building and job apps
- Wilkinsburg EARN: Workforce Program: Workshops and training for the hiring process
- Social Worker: Jasmine Herrera: 412-600-0512
- We can take referrals for people receiving welfare benefits or SNAP.
- If on welfare, ask your caseworker to refer you
- If SNAP recipient, self-refer to the program.
- New Century Careers
- Vocational Rehabilitation Services
- Indeed
- RESUME HELP
- How to file for unemployment benefits in PA
- Browse our Career Guide for more helpful links.
Housing
PITTSBURGH WIDE:
- Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP)
- LIHEAP: Help with home energy bills for low income
- List of Resources for Low-Income Home Repairs
- LIST OF SHELTERS
- Bethlehem Haven Women’s Shelter: Uptown (412) 391-1348
- Big Burgh: Step by step help
- Habitat for Humanity: Home Repairs
- Rapid Rehousing through the VA for Veterans
- Housing Search
- Housing Authority
Food Security
LOCAL:
- Swissvale Community Garden: No contribution required – you are welcome to go and pick fresh fruits and vegetables!
- Swissvale Cares Community Food Pantry: 2028 Noble St, First and third Thursday of each month, 9:00 a.m. to Noon, (Swissvale and Edgewood Residents only, proof of income and registration needed.) Director: Nelson 412-452-2792
- Union Baptist Church Food Pantry: 2117 Collingwood Ave, Every second Thursday of the month, 2:00pm-4:00pm. Emergency food packages available as needed. (Photo ID and proof of income required.)
- Rankin Christian Center: 230 3rd Ave, Rankin, Monday-Friday 11am-1pm (income and residency requirements for eligibility).
PITTSBURGH WIDE:
- Great tool for customized food search: Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
- Apply for SNAP Benefits: 1-866-550-4355
- Senior Food Box Program Applications (Hunger-Free PA)
- Big Burgh: Step by step help
- WIC: Pennsylvania Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children
Senior Resources
LOCAL & PITTSBURGH WIDE:
- UPMC Living-at-Home Program: The Living-at-Home Program provides care coordination for ongoing in-home care for older adults. The program makes referrals for a range of services, to help older adults live independently.
- Friendly Caller Program (Free): Individuals interested in receiving calls or learning more about the Friendly Caller program can contact the AAA Senior Line at 412.350.5460.
- Senior Centers Pittsburgh Wide: If you are 60 years of age or older you are welcome to participate in a variety of social and educational experiences at any Senior Community Center in Allegheny County.
- Senior Food Box Program Applications: You may qualify for a free monthly box of food through the Food Bank’s Senior Box Program.
Veteran’s Resources
PITTSBURGH WIDE:
LGBTQ+ Resources
LOCAL:
PITTSBURGH WIDE:
- Persad Center
- Persad: SAGE: Senior Programs
- PFLAG PGH: Excellent resource for families and parents of LGBT+ youth
- Project SILK
- Alliance Therapy Center in Squirrel Hill
- Trevor Project: Chat, call, text with a counselor
