Domestic Violence
**For information about obtaining a Protection From Abuse Order, click HERE.
Due to the confidential nature of the work and the need to maintain safety and security, domestic violence programs do not publish the addresses of their shelters or safe homes. The hotline number is the key to accessing all the shelter services.
Women’s Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh
24 Hour Hotline: 877-338-8255
Shelter Intake and Crisis Counseling 24 hours
Crisis Center North
24 Hour CCN Hotline: 412-364-5556
Safe Home Intake and Crisis Counseling 24 hours
http://www.crisiscenternorth.org
Alle-Kiski Area Hope Center- Tarentum
24 Hour Hotline: 724-224-1266
Shelter Intake and Crisis Counseling 24 hours
Mental Health
Resolve Crisis offers the following services to residents of Allegheny County.
24-hour Hotline
Call Resolve anytime to speak with a trained clinician at 1-888-796-8226.
Mobile Crisis Team
Resolve's mobile crisis teams can travel anywhere within Allegheny County to respond to a crisis. They provide face-to-face support and will work to arrange further care and stabilization, if needed.
Walk-in Center
No appointment is needed to get help at the Resolve walk-in center. Walk in anytime to talk, get a break from daily stress, or have them connect you to more long-term care and support. They also offer residential services for those who qualify. The walk-in center is located at 333 North Braddock Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15208.
Services for Children and Teens
They offer 24/7 crisis treatment, interventions, and home visits. For more information, call the Resolve Crisis Services hotline at 1-888-796-8226.
NAMI Keystone or namikeystonepa.org
Support groups for family members and individuals (youth and adult) with mental health disorders. NAMI also provides education programs. 412-366-3788
Crisis Text Line
Crisis chat/text service run by the national suicide lifeline. The text line is staffed by trained individuals across the country. Text HOME to 741741
Trevor Project
National suicide lifeline for LGBTQ+ youth. The service runs 24/7. 866-488-7386
Fraud / Identity Theft
Federal Trade Commission
FTC Identity Theft Website
Emergency Preparedness
PennDOT Driver and Vehicle Service
General Resources
211
Service run by the United Way of Southwestern PA. Can direct residents to services and agencies around the area. They are able to provide text messages with links to information. The number is dialed 2-1-1, similar to 911.
Food Bank
Regional food bank that will help you locate local food resources 412-460-3663 x456 or 727
Housing/Rental Assistance
Allegheny Link
Coordinated entry point for housing services within the county. This is how to access bed space for emergency shelter. 866-730-2368
RentHelpPGH
Local organization that will help with eviction prevention. You do not need an eviction notice to receive help from them. 412-534-6600
Children/Youth
Allegheny Family Network
Agency run by parents of children with mental health and/or complex medical needs. Provides support to parents and families of children with similar needs. 412-246-2030
Parent Support Chatline
Phone number for parents to call and receive peer support and advice from other parents 888-273-2361
UpStreet
Provides free services for children and young adults ages 12-22. Also provides peer mentoring for teens. Their website (upstreetpgh.org) provides live chat with a therapist and drop-in hours.
Resolve Crisis Services
24/7 crisis intervention service provided to anyone within the boundaries of Allegheny County. Children over 14 can call without parental consent. 888-796-8226
ChildLine
Statewide hotline to report suspected child abuse or neglect for investigation by a local CYF agency 800-932-0313
Seniors
Older Adult Protective Services
Phone number to report suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a senior citizen 412-350-6905
Area Agency on Aging/Senior Line
Non-emergency number to seek support for an older adult in your life. This is a service of Allegheny County. 412-350-5460
For more information, click HERE
Substance Use
Pathway to Care and Recovery
Free service to help residents of Allegheny County become connected to substance use treatment and rehabilitation services. They can help determine appropriate level of care and help with admission process. 412-325-7550
PA Get Help Now
Statewide hotline for assistance in locating drug and alcohol services 800-662-4357
Alcoholics Anonymous
Phone number to help locate local AA meetings. 412-471-7472
Narcotics Anonymous
Phone number to help you locate local NA meetings. 412-391-5247
- UPMC Mercy and UPMC are both equipped with detox units
- Western Psychiatric Hospital can provide ambulatory detox from alcohol