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Get free access to services and referrals by calling, texting, emailing or live chatting with a 211 call specialist 365, 24/7 by dialing 211 or visiting pa211sw.org.
Housing/Homelessness
The Allegheny Link is Allegheny County’s Homeless Continuum of Care’s Coordinated Entry access point. The Link is dedicated to helping you find homeless and housing supports. Speak to a live person Monday through Friday 8 A.M. to 5 P.M. If you call after hours, an automated message will give you a list of supports you can access right away.
Call 866-730-2368
Send an email
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Reporting Abuse or Neglect
To report abuse or neglect of a child under 18 call ChildLine
1-800-932-0313
To report abuse or neglect of an adult with an intellectual or physical disability call Adult Protective Services
1-800-490-8505
To report abuse or neglect of an older adult 60+, call Older Adult Protective Services
1-800-490-8585
Mental Health
If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis or any other kind of emotional stress, call or text 988 24/7 or chat with a trained counselor at 988lifeline.org
988 serves as a universal entry point so that no matter where you live in the US, you can reach a trained crisis counselor who can help.
Walk-in or mobile help for people in crisis at resolve Crisis Network
1-888-7 YOU CAN (968226)
Text “PA” to 741741 to reach a crisis counselor
Walk-in: 333 North Braddock Ave., Point Breeze
*If you call 988 from an Allegheny County area code, you will be connected to resolve Crisis Services; you can also continue to call resolve at (888) 796-8226 to connect to a crisis counselor and other crisis services.
For LGBTQIA support, visit The Trevor Project or reach out by calling 1-866-488-7386.
If you think someone is a danger to themselves or others due to a mental health condition call Allegheny County Information Referral and Emergency Services (IRES)
412-350-4456.
For help after experiencing a disaster call the SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline
1-800-985-5990.
If you or someone you know has been the victim of a crime, call the Center for Victims
1-866-644-2882.
Substance Use
For immediate help with substance use call PA Get Help Now
1-800-662-HELP (4357)
Walk-in: Pathway to Care and Recovery, 326 Third Avenue, Pittsburgh Pa 15222
Allegheny County Assistance Office Locations
Qualified individuals may apply for a variety of services provided by the PA Department of Human Services by visiting or calling a local County Assistance Office. Available locations listed here.