Our Social Work Intern, Will Hayden, put a list of resources together that may be helpful for: food, friendship, mental health, volunteering, and financial and career assistance.
CLICK HERE for a printable PDF of the resources below.
- Stewart Avenue Lutheran Church Food PantryNeed Food?Call ahead to confirm. Some pantries have income and eligibility requirements, others do not.-Brentwood Presbyterian Church Food Pantry3725 Brownsville RdPittsburgh, PA 152273rd Saturday, 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.📞 (412) 882-6035-Brentwood Meals on WheelsMeals delivered daily between 11 a.m. and noon to homebound persons. A hot meal and a bag lunch provided. $30.00 per week. Serves Brentwood, and parts of Baldwin, Whitehall & Pleasant Hills.📞 (412) 881-6688
2801 Brownsville Rd.
Pittsburgh, PA 15227
3rd Saturday, 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
📞 (412) 881-4448
-South Hills Interfaith Movement - Prospect Park Food Pantry1450 Maple Dr.Pittsburgh, PA 152271st Wednesday, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.1st Wednesday, 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.3rd Wednesday, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.3rd Wednesday, 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.📞 (412) 854-9120-Zion Christian Church Food Pantry2019 Brownsville Rd.Pittsburgh, PA 152103rd Saturday, 9 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.📞 (412) 884-1864-Baldwin Community United Methodist Church5001 Baptist RoadPittsburgh PA 152364th Thursday, 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.📞 (412) 882-9300-Apply for Food StampsIf you need help determining your eligibility or applying for benefits, contact a food stamp specialist at (412) 431-8960, Ext. 602. Or apply online at bit.ly/compass_pa.Need immediate medical care?Call ahead to confirm. Clinic is currently open for urgent appointments only.-Birmingham Free Clinic2100 Jane StreetPittsburgh, PA 15203Offers care to all patients without health insurance. Conveniently located in the South Hills. Provide primary and acute medical care, medication access, medical and social services, case management, and insurance navigation services to individuals and families. All services are at no cost to any patient. Please call the office if you or someone you know needs to be seen so they can evaluate your need.📞 (412) 481-7900, Ext. 281.Need connection or friendship?- Virtual Social HourJoin a light-hearted social gathering twice a week. Meetings take place on Zoom every Tuesday and Thursday from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. This is a time for friendly socialization and conversation. The group discusses many different topics such as “favorite things” and “go-to coping skills.” Open to all Pennsylvania residents at bit.ly/social_hour. Email kathy@pmhca.org with questions.-Daily Senior MeetupThis group features free virtual events every day that are easy to join. Events include holiday mixers, trivia, skill development, chair yoga, music, and more. For ages 55+.Join at bit.ly/senior_meetup.-Philadelphia Zoo Live StreamThe Philadelphia Zoo streams their zookeepers every day at 2 p.m. Streams can be found at bit.ly/zoo_stream.Need free or affordable mental health counselling?-ReSolve Crisis Services333 North Braddock Ave.Pittsburgh, PA 15208Free to all residents of Allegheny county. Whether your problem is large or small, talking with someone can help. Re:Solve is open 24/7, 365 days a year. Call anytime to speak with a trained clinician. Their mobile crisis team travels across Allegheny County to respond to crises. At the Re:Solve walk-in center, no appointment is needed. Eligible guests can receive up to 72 hours of residential services, depending on availability.📞 (888) 796-8226-Persad Center5301 Butler St, Suite 100Pittsburgh, PA 15201Persad Center specializes in providing counseling and mental health services to the LGBTQ+ community. Programs for seniors and youth provided on a regular basis.📞 (412) 441-9786-Duquesne University Psychology Clinic600 Forbes AvePittsburgh, PA 15282Duquesne University’s clinical psychology program provides all services, including individual psychotherapy, couples and family therapy, group therapy, and psychiatric consultations. Rates start at just $10/session and can be adjusted during times of financial hardship. Licensed clinical faculty members and selected licensed faculty psychologists are involved in the supervision of all doctoral students.📞 (412) 396-6562-Samaritan Counselling4935 East Willock RoadPittsburgh, PA 15227If you are uninsured, under-insured, or experiencing financial hardship, you may be eligible for free or low-cost counselling at Samaritan Counselling. Eligibility is based on household income and family size. Please call to learn more.📞 (412) 741-7430Need volunteer opportunities?- WeRepair.orgRepair the World addresses local needs including food justice, education justice, and other intersecting social justice topics. Their volunteer program is exceptional, and they offer many “virtual” volunteering programs. See current projects at bit.ly/we_repair.-JustServe.orgA user-friendly catalog of volunteer opportunities, all searchable by zip code. A great way to help those in need by enhancing quality of life throughout your community. Visit bit.ly/just_serve to see current projects in or near Brentwood.Need financial assistance?- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)Meant for low-income pregnant women, their dependent children, and parents or relatives who live with and care for dependent children. TANF is also referred to as cash assistance. To be eligible for TANF, you must meet the requirements found at bit.ly/tanf_eligible. Apply for TANF at bit.ly/tanf_compass.- Unemployment Compensation / Workers’ CompensationIf you have less or no work being offered to you — either as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic or not — you may be eligible for temporary cash assistance. Self-employed individuals, if you do not have as much business and are therefore working less than usual, you may also be eligible for cash assistance. Visit bit.ly/pa_compensation to determine which program is best for you.Need career training or job placement?-PA Career LinkPennsylvania has launched a COVID-19 job portal for people in need of work. If you are seeking employment, visit bit.ly/career_link, and enter your preferred employment location to see immediate job openings.-Partner4WorkThrough key partnerships and a vibrant portfolio of programs and initiatives, Partner4Work builds a thriving workforce throughout the Pittsburgh area. Partner4Work connects jobseekers (including ex-offenders and young employees) with incredible opportunities and paid training programs in a variety of industries: banking; customer service; culinary arts; masonry; healthcare; automotive; and more.📞 (412) 932-2950 to speak with Summer about their youth programs.📞 (412) 932-2957 to speak with Andy about the adult programs.