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Hope for All serves approximately 3,000 individuals and families each year, connecting them to a full range of supports to address emergency and basic needs. Through our various outreach programs, the Homewood-Brushton YMCA and Hazelwood YMCAs provide support through services focused on critical areas, such as child welfare, community health, job training, environmental education, quality of life, and family services.
Hope For All is a project of the YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh and YWCA of Greater Pittsburgh to connect households in the Pittsburgh area to benefit programs and other supportive services. The program is funded by a grant from the United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania.
Assistance with benefits applications via COMPASS, Benefit Bank, and other web-based portals including:
OUR STAFF IS AVAILABLE TO HELP MONDAY-FRIDAY - TO RECEIVE VIRTUAL ASSISTANCE, REGISTER FOR A DATE AND TIME
MONDAY-FRIDAY
10 – 10:45AM
10:45 – 11:30AM
11:30AM – 12:15PM
12:45 – 1:30PM
1:30 – 2:15PM
2:15 – 3PM
ADDITIONAL SERVICES INCLUDE
Homewood Assitance: Contact Ericka Shelton 412 477 2617
Hazelwood Assistance: Contact Ericka Shelton 412 477 2617 | Lisa R Reihl 412 770 4727
Everyone is welcome at the Y. We provide membership and program services to everyone desiring to participate regardless of race, religion, gender, marital status, national origin, disability or income. The YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh provides financial assistance for children, teens, adults and families who cannot afford the full cost of a Y membership.
We use a sliding fee scale based on total household income, which requires supporting documentation to verify. Recipients are expected to be responsible for a percentage of the membership cost. Qualification for YMCA financial assistance for membership is reviewed every year.
If you need financial assistance, please bring proof of income to your local branch.
Congregate Feeding and Lunch Program
Location: 131 E Elizabeth Street Pittsburgh,PA 15207
Hazelwood Y Fishes and Loaves have partnered to continue offering the Hazelwood YMCA lunch program. Anyone can come for a meal at no cost to them. They are balanced meals served Monday thru Friday from 12 – 12:45 pm, except holidays. All are welcome. They currently grab and go.
Food Pantry
Location: 134 E Elizabeth Street Pittsburgh, PA 15207
First Saturday of each month in the Spartan Community Center from 10am– 12pm. An average of 120 families (over 400 individuals) are served monthly, including the volunteers, all of whom are eligible as well. Most items distributed are according to family size. During an average distribution, we generally have shelf-stable food items, frozen meat and about 30% of the distribution is fresh produce. We also may have bread and baked goods depending on availability. We try to have nonfood items when available and in the budget or donated. All are welcome. Bring your own bags.
• In case of emergency, call 911
• Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990 // CALL or TEXT
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 or TEXT: 8388255
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (en Espanol): 1-888-628-9454
• National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 or text LOVEIS to 22522
• National Alliance on Mental Illness: www.nami.org/help, 1-800-950-6264 or info@nami.org
• National Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-422-4453 // CALL or TEXT
• National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673
• Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Helpline: 1-800-662-4357
• The Eldercare Locator: 1-800-677-1116
• Mental Health America
• Mental Health Treatment Facilities Locator
• Substance Abuse Treatment Facilities Locator
Pittsburgh Grief Resources
FIND RESOURCES
Recommendations by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Mental health is an important part of your overall health and well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It may also affect how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices during an emergency.
People with pre-existing mental health conditions or substance use disorders may be particularly vulnerable in an emergency. Mental health conditions (such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, or schizophrenia) affect a person’s thinking, feeling, mood or behavior in a way that influences their ability to relate to others and function each day. These conditions may be situational (short-term) or long-lasting (chronic). People with preexisting mental health conditions should continue with their treatment and be aware of new or worsening symptoms. If you think you have new or worse symptoms, call your healthcare provider.
Call your healthcare provider if stress gets in the way of your daily activities for several days in a row. Free and confidential resources can also help you or a loved one connect with a skilled, trained counselor in your area.