Housing & Shelter
Search for a safe place to sleep, get help finding housing or staying in your home.
Shelters
Start with Allegheny Link
The Allegheny Link is a team of people at DHS dedicated to helping you find housing to fit your needs.
Call: 866-730-2368
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.
Intimate partner violence
Start with Women's Center and Shelter of Pittsburgh
24-hour Hotline: 412-687-8005
Text (SMS): 412-744-8445
Online chat: WCSPittsburgh Chat for Help
Women and children can be admitted 24/7 by calling the hotline. Pets can be temporarily housed too.
Get help paying bills or finding affordable housing
Start with the Allegheny Link
Call 866-730-2368 to speak to a live person Monday through Friday, 8 A.M. to 7 P.M. If you call after hours, an automated message will give you a list of supports you can access right away.
The DHS Housing Navigator Unit works with landlords and tenants to create more affordable housing options in the County. Check out the brochure.
Find support to live independently at home
Start with SeniorLine
Call: 412-350-5460
We believe adults 60+ should be able to stay in their homes independently for as long as possible. A SeniorLine specialist will talk to you about services like meal delivery, home health services and more.
Make fire safety improvements to your home
Start with the 311 Response Center
The Pittsburgh Fire Bureau will supply and install smoke detectors to any City resident that requests one.
- Call 311
- Visit the Pittsburgh Fire Bureau website
- Call the Pittsburgh Fire Bureau 412-255-2863
Other helpful resources
Have a question or concern about services?
DHS Director's Action Line specialists are available Monday - Friday 8AM - 5PM.
- Call 1-800-862-6783
- Text "Action" to 412-324-3388
- Send an Email