Referral services for students & families

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, 3^rd 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, 4^th 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, 8^th 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: [phone]

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 412.271.1003
  
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  Churchill 412.473.3056
  
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  East Pittsburgh 412.823.7124
  
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  Edgewood 412.242.9990
  
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  North Braddock 412.351.4900
  
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  Rankin 412.271.1010
  
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  Swissvale 412.271.0430
  
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  Turtle Creek 412.823.7124
  
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  Wilkins Twp 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

• 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
    
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  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