This Month’s Featured Resource
PA Navigate is a free website managed by the state’s Health Information Exchanges that can help identify local community based organizations (CBOs) offering free or low-cost services to address housing & food insecurity, unemployment, transportation, utilities, medical access/affordability, childcare and more.
Children & Families
LOCAL:
- Allegheny Link – provides assistance to people with disabilities, older adults, those at risk of homelessness, people who are pregnant, or parents and caregivers of children to six years of age.
- Childline: The toll-free hotline, 1-800-932-0313, is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to receive reports of suspected child abuse.
- 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.
- 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.
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
Crisis Support & Mental Health
LOCAL:
- Allegheny Link – provides assistance to people with disabilities, older adults, those at risk of homelessness, people who are pregnant, or parents and caregivers of children to six years of age.
- PAAR (Pittsburgh Action Against Rape) and the 24/7 helpline number is 1-866-END-RAPE or 1-866-363-7273.
- 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:
- Start Your Recovery – A one-stop source to learn about substance use and addiction and to determine your next step, whether it’s having a conversation, learning more, or seeking professional help from local rehab centers, counseling, and support groups.
- 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
- New Century Careers
- Vocational Rehabilitation Services
- Indeed
- How to file for unemployment benefits in PA
- Browse our Career Guide for more helpful links.
Housing
PITTSBURGH WIDE:
- 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
- Resources for Veterans
- Housing Search
- Apply for Assistance (Swissvale Borough) via Allegheny Housing Authority
- Apply for Assistance (City of Pittsburgh) via Housing Authority City of PIttsburgh
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
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
- Alliance Therapy Center in Squirrel Hill
- Trevor Project: Chat, call, text with a counselor
