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You don't have to wait for emergency assistance anytime, day or night. Someone will take your call 365, 24/7.

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
Search Shelters by Location


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.