Borough Resources

Wilkinsburg Social Workers

The “A Hand Up!” Social Services Program is run by the Wilkinsburg Police Department and is staffed by two professionals who are ready to help connect you to assistance. If you need help, call today.

Office: 1-412-244-0578

Dr. Mary L. Buckley (Director): 1-412-576-4498 (Cell)

Brittany McBryde (Assistant Director): 1-412-537-8642 (Cell)

Regional Resources

Home Displacement

• American Red Cross
  • Main Office: 1-412-263-3100
  • 24/7 Disaster Services: 1-800-733-2767
• Salvation Army Western Pennsylvania Division
  • 24/7 Family Caring Center: 1-412-362-0891
• Allegheny Link
  • 1-866-730-2368
• East End Cooperative Ministry Emergency Shelter
  • Main Office: 1-412-361-5549
  • Housing Services: 1-412-345-7135

Domestic Violence

• National Domestic Violence Hotline
  • 24/7 Hotline: 1-800-799-7233
• Center for Victims
  • Main Office: 1-412-482-3240
  • 24/7 Hotline: 1-866-644-2882
• Women Against Abusive Relationships (WAAR)
  • 1-412-301-7662
• Domestic Violence Allegheny County District Attorney’s Office
  • 1-412-350-4401
• Women’s Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh
  • 24/7 Hotline: 1-412-687-8005
  • Text: 1-412-744-8445
• Wilkinsburg Family Support Center
  • 1-412-871-7948

Emergency Food

• Hunger Services Network
  • Food Distribution Center: 1-412-681-1110
• Wallace Ave. Soup Kitchen
  • 1-412-241-9621
• Saint Luke’s Emergency Food Bank
  • 1-412-276-2733
• Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh
  • Hunger Services: 1-412-227-4164
• Wilkinsburg Community Ministry
  • 1-412-241-8072
• Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
  • 1-412-460-3663 x655
• Bethany Baptist Church Food Pantry
  • 1-412-242-3255
• St. James Church (Wilkinsburg)
  • 1-412-241-1392

Senior Care & Support

• DHS Area Agency on Aging (AAA)
  • Main Office: 1-412-350-5460
  • Report  Neglect or Abuse: 1-412-350-6905
• Life Pittsburgh
  • 1-412-388-8050
• Community Life (Living Independence for the Elderly)
  • 1-866-419-1693