Shelters

Find a safe place.

If you are a family with minor children with nowhere safe to sleep this evening, you should contact the Allegheny Link immediately at 1-866-730-2368.

If you are a single individual with nowhere safe to sleep this evening, you may access an emergency shelter.

Code Blue for Severe Weather Emergency Shelter

On cold winter nights, Allegheny County implements special measures to keep those experiencing homelessness safe.

When, according to the National Weather Service, the air temperature is forecasted to fall below 26 degrees Fahrenheit between 4:00 PM and 8:00 AM, the county will declare a Code Blue event.

The plan also can be enacted when the City of Pittsburgh Office of Emergency Management activates the Emergency Operations Center in response to severe weather conditions.

During a Code Blue event, individuals should present for shelter at Second Avenue Commons (700 Second Avenue, Downtown). If the existing systems are at capacity, people will be transported to the Code Blue Emergency Shelter.

You can also get connected to a shelter by calling the Allegheny Link at 1-866-730-2368.

What to do during a Code Blue event

Homeless Drop-in & Engagement Centers

These locations are open at various times in the day for various populations and offer various services.
Find a drop-in center

Some supports are only available to specific individuals. If you’re a young or older adult, a veteran, an immigrant or identify as LGBTQIA+, look for these lightbulbs throughout the site.

ADDITIONAL HELPFUL INFORMATION

ADDITIONAL HELPFUL INFORMATION

Young Adults

412 Youth Zone
Drop-in if you’re between the ages of 16-23 and need a place to stay.
412-902-4068
Hours: Tues & Thurs 10:30 am-6:30 pm, Wed 10:30 am-3:00 pm

Downtown Outreach Shelter
A shelter for individuals ages 18-24
412-942-0500
1601 Fifth Ave Pittsburgh, PA 15219

We know you’ve got other needs too. Help is available.

Some supports are only available to specific individuals. If you’re a young or older adult, a veteran, an immigrant or identify as LGBTQIA+, look for these lightbulbs throughout the site.

ADDITIONAL HELPFUL INFORMATION

ADDITIONAL HELPFUL INFORMATION

LGBTQIA+

Homeless youth who identify as LGBTQIA+ may face some unique challenges. Download this tip sheet about helping LGBTQIA+ youth who may be experiencing homelessness.

Some supports are only available to specific individuals. If you’re a young or older adult, a veteran, an immigrant or identify as LGBTQIA+, look for these lightbulbs throughout the site.

ADDITIONAL HELPFUL INFORMATION

ADDITIONAL HELPFUL INFORMATION

Veterans

Nationwide Homeless Veterans Hotline
Call: 1-877-424-3838
Website

VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System
Call: 1-866-482-7488
Website

Veterans Leadership Program
Call: 412-481-8200
Website

We Soldier On
Call: 1-866-406-8449
Website