Supportive Services & Referrals
Emergency Services
If you’re in need of Emergency Services:
- Fire Departments
- Police Departments
- Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
- Center for Disease Control
- Text to 911
Community
Community resources including:
- City of Pittsburgh, Parks & Recreation
- Carnegie Libraries of Pittsburgh
- Girl Scouts of Western Pennslyvania
- Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation
- Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh
- YouthPlaces
Education
Educational programs that provide help improve opportunities for children:
- Bethany House Academy
- GreatSchools
- Pennsylvania College Access Program
- YouthPlaces
Employment
Find business opportunities that may help you receive future employment through these programs:
- Pathway to Success in Healthcare
- Partner4Work
- Pennsylvania CareerLink
- Self-Sufficiency Programs
- Urban League Mature Workers Program
Food Assistance
Food Assistance Options are available for Low-Income Families. You can get nutritious food through several programs, including:
- SNAP (Food Stamps) Recipients
- Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
- The Squirrel Hill Community Food Pantry
- SummerFood Program
- Farmers Market Vouchers
- Home Delivered Meals
Health Insurance
Health Insurance Options are public programs that are available for physical and mental health:
- Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
- Medical Assistance (Medicaid)
- Consumer Health Coalition
- Pennsylvania Health Law Project
- Community Care Behavioral Health
Affordable Housing Resources
If you’re actively searching for affordable housing in Pittsburgh here are some providers who may have availability and additional resources for your search.
- ACTION Housing
- PA Housing Search
- Realtor.com
Home Repair
Home repair and safety options are available to keep your home safe through these organizations:
- Pittsburgh Habitat for Humanity
- Hosanna Industries
- The Pittsburgh Project
- Rebuilding Together Pittsburgh
- Nazareth Housing Services
- Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh
Emergency Housing Services
Homeless services are available for those experiencing or at risk of homeless for men, women, and victims of domestic violence, including:
- Light of Life Emergency Shelter
- Pleasant Valley
- Bethlehem Haven
- Genesis of Pittsburgh
- East End Cooperative Ministry Shelter
- Familylinks
- Center for Victims
Seniors
Resources for seniors, including housing and support programs, include:
- In-Home Quality Care
- Jewish Association of Aging
- Lutheran Senior Life
- Mesothelioma Group
- UPMC Living-At-Home Program
- Ursuline Support Services
Transportation
Transportation options help those in need of transportation for public use, medical assistance, or seniors:
- Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT)
- PRT ACCESS Paratransit
- POGOH
- Heritage Community Initiatives
- Medical Assistance Transportation Program (MATP)
- Behavioral Health Transportation Program (BHTP)
Utility Assistance
Utility assistance is available for low-income households through organizations that help with gas, electric, or water:
- Columbia Gas
- Peoples Natural Gas
- West Penn Power
- Duquesne Light
- Pennsylvania American Water H2O
- Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Veterans
Aid for veterans, service members, and their families are available through programs, such as:
- Southwestern Veterans’ Center
- Paralyzed Veterans of America
- VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System
- Veterans Benefits Administration
- Veterans Crisis Line
- Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)
- Veterans Leadership Program
- We Soldier On