There are so many local hot/warmlines. If you need someone to talk to right away and can't get what you need inside of your community, here is who to call.
These resources are available 24/7.
For fire, ambulance, or other situations where someone's life is in danger, call 9-1-1.
If you are not sure it's time to call, follow these steps.
Call Resolve Crisis Network
1-888-796-8226
or call 9-8-8.
Concerned about police involvement? Try these hotlines.
Call Pittsburgh Action Against Rape 1-866-363-7273.
Advocates can talk you through next steps, meet you at the hospital, and/or help you get the services you need to heal.
Call Childline 1-800-932-0313.
Your information remains private.
Call the Statewide Elder Abuse Hotline 1-800-490-8505.
Call Center for Victims 1-866-644-2882.
Housing stability, homelessness, and eviction resources.
M-F 8AM-5PM
Call: 1-866-730-2368
Drop In: One Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh 15222
Lost or loose pets.
7AM-3PM, 412-255-2036; 3PM-11PM 412-255-2935
City of Pittsburgh only. See website for other municipalities.
Autism resources.
M-F 9AM-4PM
Call: 412-781-4116
Email: intake@disabilityrightspa.org
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9AM-3PM
Call: 1-800-692-7443
Election Day 7AM-8PM: 1-866-687-8683
Help getting SNAP.
M-F 9AM-4PM
Call: 412-431-8960 option 3
Help with immigration, cultural, and language issues.
Call 412-742-4200
Support for parents, child abuse prevention.
Monday - Friday, 9AM-9 PM; Saturdays and Sundays 1PM-5PM.
Call: 1-877-927-6596.
Report animal abuse or neglect.
Animal Friends: 412-847-7066
Humane Animal Rescue: 412-345-7300 x. 252
Connect with resources or social services in southwest PA.
24/7
Call: 2-1-1 or 1-855-567-5341
Text: 898-211
Speak with a trained mental health peer support.
9AM-1PM
Call: 1-866-661-9276
Domestic violence support.
24/7
Call: 412-687-8005
Text (9AM-5PM): 412-744-8445
1-800-222-1222
Call/Text: 1-800-626-4959
1-800-985-5990
1-877-447-4487
1-800-231-6946
1-800-843-5678
Non-emergency concerns in the City of Pittsburgh.
3-1-1 or 412-255-2621
Relay service for telephone use by D/deaf, hard of hearing, and people with speech disabilities.
7-1-1