Community Resource Guide

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

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)

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

PITTSBURGH WIDE:

• Literacy Pittsburgh: Free GED prep courses, ESL, and U.S. citizenship classes, in person and online

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.

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

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

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.

PITTSBURGH WIDE:

• Veterans Leadership Program
• Veterans Breakfast Club
• Veterans Center
• VAA Healthcare
• Wounded Warrior Project PGH
• Rapid Rehousing through the VA
• Browse our Career Guide for more helpful links.

LOCAL:

• SistersPGH

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

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