DISTRICT 8 RESOURCES

Resources

City Resources

 

Community Resources

Allegheny County Connect
Wide range of services to help with housing, food and transportation, employment and career training, substance use, and more.

  • For questions or concerns about services, the Department of Human Services (DHS) Director's Action Line specialists are available Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. 
    • 1-800-862-6783
    • Text "Action" to (412) 324-3388
    • DAL@AlleghenyCounty.US 

Get help now - https://connect.alleghenycounty.us/get-help-now/ 

 

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
Supports educational attainment, economic development, and cultural enrichment in Pittsburgh.

  • Squirrel Hill - 5801 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15217
  • Oakland (Main) - (412) 622-3114

 

Jewish Family & Children’s Services
Leader in providing innovative and effective social service solutions to problems facing families and individuals of all ages and walks of life. JFCS offers refugee & immigrant services, senior services, career development opportunities, counseling services, and support for food insecure individuals through the Squirrel Hill Food pantry.

 

Jewish Community Center of Pittsburgh
Comprehensive programming includes child care and preschool, after-school and school’s-out programs, day and overnight camping, senior adult activities, fitness and wellness programs, special needs services, arts and cultural activities including a nationally-accredited Jewish museum and scores of programs for all ages and interests.

 

SisTers PGH
Mission to support housing access, employment opportunities, and education for Pittsburgh’s transgender and non-binary community.

 

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
HUD's mission is to create strong, sustainable, inclusive communities and quality affordable homes for all. HUD's vision is to improve lives and strengthen communities.  

 

Pittsburgh Women’s Center and Shelter
For nearly 45 years, Women’s Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh has been a leader in providing safety, shelter, support and guidance to all survivors of domestic violence.

 

Pittsburgh Action Against Rape (PAAR)
PAAR has been serving the Pittsburgh community for more than 43 years through advocacy, counseling, prevention and education.

 

Casa San Jose
Community and advocacy organization for Pittsburgh’s Latinx community, providing an array of social services.

  • 2116 Broadway Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15216 (Main office)
  • 116 South Highland Ave (Satellite office in East Liberty)
  • (412) 343-3111
  • https://casasanjose.org/

 

Organization of Chinese Americans—Pittsburgh Chapter
Civil rights advocacy and educational organization dedicated to advancing the social, political, and economic well-being of Americans of Asian and Pacific Islander descent

 

Pittsburgh Asian-American Young Professional Association
Mission to provide an environment for Asian-American young professionals to share and exchange ideas in order to promote cultural and professional growth in the community.

  • One Trimont Lane, Pittsburgh, PA 15211

 

Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh
Gathers resources to ensure social, political and economic justice for all Americans.

 

Narcotics Anonymous
Narcotics Anonymous is a global, community-based organization with a multi-lingual and multicultural membership. The group atmosphere provides help from peers and offers an ongoing support network for addicts who wish to pursue and maintain a drug-free lifestyle.