REFERRAL SERVICES FOR
STUDENTS & FAMILIES
The following information consists of local counseling, mental health, and in-home
service agencies that are helpful in providing assistance and support in times of need.
 RESOLVE CRISIS NETWORK 1.888.7.YOU CAN (1.888.796.8226)
*Telephone crisis intervention service for individuals in crisis situations
*24 hour/7 days a week service available to all residents of Allegheny County
*Mobile crisis team (available 24 hours/7 days a week) can come to where you are
*Insurance, or lack of insurance, is NOT a barrier
MENTAL HEALTH AMERICA ALLEGHENY COUNTY
1945 Fifth Avenue, Third Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15219-5543
412.391.3820
*MHA of Allegheny County provides information, referral, and legal services for
those affected by mental illness and/or addictive disease.
 MILESTONE CENTER INC.
712 South Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
412.243.3400
Offices: Wilkinsburg, Monroeville, Penn Hills
 MERCY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
NORTH
SOUTH
412 East Commons
2100 Wharton St., Suite 200
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
412.323.4500
412.488.4040
Offices: North Side, South Side, Downtown, North Hills
 TURTLE CREEK VALLEY MENTAL HEALTH/MENTAL RETARDATION CENTER
723 Braddock Avenue
Braddock, PA 15104
412.351.0222
Offices: Braddock, Homestead, Turtle Creek
MON YOUGH COMMUNITY SERVICES
500 Walnut Street, 3rd Floor
McKeesport, PA 15132
412.675.8300
*Services: Mental Health, Drug & Alcohol, Vocational Support, and
Developmental Disabilities
FAMILY SERVICES OF WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA
3230 William Pitt Way
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
412.820.2050 or 1.888.222.4200
Offices: Tarentum, New Kensington, Pittsburgh-East Liberty
CRISIS LINE 724.335.6242
 NORTHWESTERN HUMAN SERVICES
10700 Frankstown Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15235
412.247.1091
Offices in: Penn Hills, Downtown and McKeesport
FAMILYLINKS
250 Shady Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
412.661.1800
*Services: Outpatient, Family-Based, Drug & Alcohol, & Autism Support
FAMILY RESOURCES
141 South Highland Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
412.363.1702
 PARENTING WARMLINE (at Family Resources) – 412.641.4546
*Immediate response to families in crisis because of child abuse or neglect
*They offer parent-teen conflict resolution, parent education, & parent support groups
 CHILD DEVELOPMENT UNIT (Children’s Hospital)
Lawrenceville Medical Bldg., Pine Center in Wexford, or Oakland Medical Bldg.
412.692.5560
*The Child Development Unit (CDU) promotes a family-centered approach to health
care in which families participate actively in the assessment.
 HOLY FAMILY INSTITUTE
Edgewood Towne Centre, Suite 585
Pittsburgh, PA 15218
412.766.9020 Ext. 222
*Drug & Alcohol counseling, Outpatient & In-home counseling
 TRAVELER’S AID
103 Smithfield Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
412.281.5474
Population served: Individuals and families in need of transportation assistance
 ADDISON BEHAVIORAL CARE
905 West Street, 4th Floor
Wilkinsburg, PA 15221
412.731.2353
*Provides culturally sensitive services to individuals & families that help them focus on
their quality of life; specializing in substance abuse prevention, intervention, & treatment
 GATEWAY REHABILITATION CENTER
5816-5818 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
412.697.0928
*Drug & Alcohol
 THREE RIVERS YOUTH
2039 Termon Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
412.766.2215
Population served: Abused, neglected, runaway and homeless youth between the ages of
12 and 21 years, and their families
CENTER FOR TRAUMATIC STRESS IN CHILDREN & ADOLESCENTS
4 Allegheny Center, 8th floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
412.330.4328
*Provides prompt evaluation and treatment of children who have experienced a
variety of traumatic life events, including abuse, witnessing violence, death of a family
member and/or natural disasters.
 WESTERN PSYCHIATRIC INSTITUTE AND CLINIC
3811 O’Hara Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
412.624.1000 (Scheduling Office)
412.624.3550 (Outpatient Clinic)
 GOOD GRIEF CENTER
2717 Murray Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
412.224.4700
*A comprehensive bereavement resource and referral center that builds a more
compassionate community through grief awareness, education, support and hope.
 THE CARING PLACE
620 Stanwix Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
1.888.224.4673
*Center for grieving children, adolescents, and their families
 CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL OF PITTSBURGH, FAMILY CARE CONNECTION
RANKIN
TURTLE CREEK
BRADDOCK
320 Third Street
208 Penn Plaza Shopping Cntr.
818 Braddock Avenue
Rankin, PA 15104
Turtle Creek, PA 15145
Braddock, PA 15104
412.271.5022
412.829.8982
412.271.8355
 NAOMI’S HOUSE (A Children’s Wellness Center)
7528 Roslyn Street
Swissvale, PA 15218
412.271.3123
*After-school support program (2:30pm-6:00pm)
*Can help if your child is displaying any of the following behaviors: sadness,
anger, moody, anxious, falling grades or in trouble at school, hanging out with the wrong
crowd, rebelling or acting defiant at home
SNAP PROGRAM
1101 Hartman Street
McKeesport, Pa 15132
SNAP GIRLS CONNECTION – 412.673.5856 ext. 1207
SNAP FOR BOYS – 412.673.5800 ext. 1232
*For girls and boys ages 6-11 and their families
*Serves children with behavioral difficulty at home, at school, or in the community
*No cost
 WOMENS CENTER AND SHELTER
P.O. Box 9024
Pittsburgh, PA 15224
24-Hour Hotline – 412.687.8005
Administration – 412.687.8017
Legal Advocacy – 412.355.7400
*A comprehensive arrangement of intervention and prevention services to address
the problem of domestic violence in the Pittsburgh community and beyond.
 WOMANSPLACE, INC.
McKeesport, PA 15134
412.678.4616
Toll-Free 24 Hour Hotline: 1.866.202.5573
Population served: Victims of domestic violence and their children
 PARENT EDUCATION & ADVOCACY LEADERSHIP (PEAL) CENTER
1119 Penn Avenue, Suite 400
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
412-281-4404
Toll Free 866-950-1040
*Parents of children with disabilities reaching out to assist other parents of
children with disabilities & special needs.
 EARLY INTERVENTION –CONNECT Helpline: 800-692-7288
*Assists families in locating resources and providing information regarding child
development for children ages birth to age 5. In addition, CONNECT can assist parents
by making a direct link to their county Early Intervention program or local preschool
Early Intervention program.
 CHILDREN, YOUTH & FAMILIES (CYF)
412.473.2000 or 800.932.0313
UNITED WAY HELPLINE – 412.255.1155
CATHOLIC CHARITIES – 412.456.6999
SALVATION ARMY – 412.271.2407
RANKIN CHRISTIAN CENTER – 412.271.8313
URBAN LEAGUE – 412.277.4812
THE BLESSING BOARD – 412.860.8124
 LOCAL POLICE DEPARTMENTS (Emergency = 911)
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Braddock
Churchill
East Pittsburgh
Edgewood
North Braddock
Rankin
Swissvale
Turtle Creek
Wilkins Twp
412.271.1003
412.473.3056
412.823.7124
412.242.9990
412.351.4900
412.271.1010
412.271.0430
412.823.7124
412.351.4141
Health Insurance
Apply for Medical Assistance (Medicaid)/MAWD/CHIP/adultBasic on the same application:
To apply: Call toll-free
1-800-986-KIDS OR 1-800-GO BASIC
Apply online at www.compass.state.pa.us
Department of Public Welfare Helpline 1-800-692-7462
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
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Parents of Children with Special Needs / Chronic Medical Conditions
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Are you aware your child may be eligible for medical assistance?
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These benefits are not dependent on parent’s income
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Your child may be eligible even if you have other insurance
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This may pay for services denied by other insurance and co-pays
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All children born premature or with developmental delays should apply
Contact your County Assistance Office (CAO)
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If you experience problems: Ask to speak to a supervisor
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Write boldly on application MA only Child with a Disability
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Submit a current statement from your doctor explaining about all medical conditions
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Provide this information to both your CAO and if applying to the SS office