Essential Numbers

General Assistance 

211
24/7 help connecting with everyday needs
(food, rent, utlities)

Alleghney Link  


1 866- 730-2368  

 Assistance with housing, aging, & disability needs

COMPASS

PA website for people who need or recieve state benefits of ANY KIND.

People need to set up an account

Call the COMPASS Helpline
1-800-692-7462 between
8:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m., Monday through Friday

APP:
myCOMPASSPA

Allegheny County Assistance Offices

 County Assistance offices offer in person support to indivduals experiencing issues with COMPASS, or are not able  to use technology. You can submit applications and renewals at your local county assistance office drop box or online using COMPASS. Caseworkers are available at the county assistance office to help you and answer your questions in person or over the phone, if the office is closed to the public.

Allegheny County Assistance Office Headquarters
Piatt Place
301 Fifth Avenue, Suite 470
Pittsburgh, PA 15222

OFFICE HOURS: 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

  • Phone: 412-565-2146
  • Low Income Home Energy Assistance
    Program (LIHEAP)
    5947 Penn Avenue, 4th Floor
    Pittsburgh, PA 15206
    OFFICE HOURS: 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • Phone: 412-562-0330

  • Southern District
    332 Fifth Avenue, Suite 230
    Pittsburgh, PA 15222

    OFFICE HOURS: 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m

  • Phone: (412) 565-2232

Older Adult Protective Services


1 412- 350- 6905

Reporting abuse or neglect of people over 60+

ACCESS

1 412- 562- 5353

Shared ride service for people with disabilities and 65+

PACE
Clearinghouse

Helps adults in Pennsylvania who are 18 years or older with social and life services. They recommend local, state, and national resources based on what each person needs.

Apply by phone:
1-800-955-0989

SeniorLine

1 412- 350- 5460

Info on in-home care, transportation, senior centers and more

Social Security Administration

1 866- 770-2965

Retirement, disability, and Medicare benefits

UPMC Community Health  Worker Program

You do NOT need UPMC Insurance to recieve services.

Health workers are able to assist with the following:

  • SSI/SSD Applications

  • Healthcare Coverage and Cash Assistance

  • SNAP Benefits/
    Navigate Food Resources

  • Free Government Phones

  • Housing and Assistance with Rent/Utilities

  • Pet and Child Care Assistance

  • Help Finding Doctors and Mental Health

Location:

Clairton Public Libarary 616 Miller Ave 
Daily From 10-2 pm

Contacts:

Marissa (412) 286 8854

Maegyn (412) 554 5680