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Women's Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, PA
Domestic Violence Help in Pittsburgh, PA
Emergency
Shelter
Shelter
Focused Program
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Profile
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Hotline
412-687-8005 412-687-8005 (24⁄7)Hotline hours of operation
Monday 24 hours Tuesday 24 hours Wednesday 24 hours Thursday 24 hours Friday 24 hours Saturday 24 hours Sunday 24 hours -
Toll Free
877-338-7255 877-338-7255 -
Business
412-687-8017 412-687-8017 -
Text
412-744-8445 412-744-8445 -
Languages Spoken
English, Spanish, French , moreNepali, Arabic, Swahili -
Last Updated
Mar 12, 2024
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TTY/TTD
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Fax
412-687-3315 -
Email
info@wcspittsburgh.org -
Hours of operation
24⁄7
Services
Emergency Services (10)
- Danger/lethality assessment
- Crisis intervention services
- Emergency local transportation
- Emergency shelter
- Confidential shelter location
- Case management
- Food and clothing
- Safety planning
- Domestic violence education
- Emergency cell phones
Legal and Financial Assistance Services (12)
- Assistance with orders of protection
- Court/legal lay assistance
- Court/legal assistance by attorney
- Attorney referral for protection orders
- Attorney referral for criminal cases
- Attorney referral for family court
- Court accompaniment/advocacy
- Expert testimony
- Legal resource planning
- Legal representation
- In-shelter financial aid
- Financial empowerment training
Counseling Services (6)
- Shelter resident counseling
- Non-resident counseling
- Peer support groups
- Counseling for friends and family
- Substance abuse counseling
- Counseling for batterers
Housing Services (2)
- Relocation services
- Transportation
Support Services (9)
- Goal planning assistance
- Job skills training
- Job search/placement
- Resources and referrals
- Medical accompaniment
- Onsite mental health services
- Onsite medical services
- Health and wellness programs
- Parenting skills training
Children's Services (13)
- Child care during support groups
- Child abuse services
- Youth counseling
- Safety planning for children
- Educational programs
- After school programs
- Teen activity program
- Child development
- Tutoring services
- School liaison
- Summer camp
- Pet therapy
- Art/music therapy
Community Educational Services (2)
- Domestic violence workshops
- Speaker's bureau
Populations Served
Demographics (7)
- Women
- Men
- Non-Binary
- Elderly
- Teens
- Individuals
- Families
Populations (8)
- Deaf
- Developmentally disabled
- Disabled
- Immigrant
- Military
- Trafficked persons
- LGBTQ
- Trans women/men
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Counties Served
Allegheny County
About Women's Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh
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Website
wcspittsburgh.org -
Established
1974-01-01 -
Beds
48 -
Maximum Length of Stay (days)
45 -
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes -
Pet Shelter
Onsite
Description
WC&S is more than an emergency shelter; we're a safe harbor that provides specialized support for all survivors who have experienced all types of domestic violence from physical to emotional through Emergency Shelter, Legal Advocacy, a 24-Hour Hotline, Support Groups & more.
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State Coalition Member
Yes
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Awards
LEED Certified Silver
