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This page lists important social services in the region.

Social Services

Allegheny Valley Association of Churches

1913 Freeport Road

Natrona Heights, PA 15065

(724) 226-0606

http://www.avaoc.org

Alle-Kiski Hope Center   

P.O. Box 67

Tarentum, PA 15084   

(724) 339-4673

Hotline- (888) 299-HOPE   

http://www.akhopecenter.org

 

  • Domestic violence agency
  • Free and confidential
  • Crisis hotline
  • Counseling
  • Education
  • Shelter
  • Advocacy

Alle-Kiski Valley Senior Citizens

417 2nd Avenue

Tarentum, PA 15084   

(724) 335-8597

 

  • Provides social, recreational and educational activities for citizens 50 and over

Adelphoi Village   

1001 Village Way

Latrobe, PA 15650   

(724) 537-3052   

http://www.adelphoivillage.org

 

  • Extensive network of community based programs serving court committed youths and their families

 

Achieva

The Arc of Greater Pittsburgh

711 Bingham St .

Pittsburgh, PA 15203   

(412) 995-5000   

http://www.achieva.info

  • Provide supports to people with disabilities
  • Family support, advocacy and public awareness

 

Big Brothers-Big Sisters of Westmoreland County   

1011 Old Salem Road

Suite 211

Greensburg, PA 15601

(724) 837-6198

http://www.bbbslr.org

  • Administer & support one to one mentoring relationships for children who reside in single parent families

Blackburn Center, formerly Center Against Domestic & Sexual Violence

P.O. Box 398

Greensburg, PA 15601

(724) 837-9540

Hotline: (724) 837-1122   

http://www.centeragainstviolence.org

 

  • 24 hour hotline, crises counseling and referrals for victims of domestic and sexual abuse
  • Counseling and therapy, short and long term for adults and children
  • Emergency shelter, temporary housing
  • Medical and Legal accompaniment & advocacy

Child Care Information Services - CCIS   

766 E. Pittsburgh Street

Greensburg, PA 15601   

(800) 548-2741   

http://www.cciswestmoreland.com

 

  • For all families in Westmoreland county who need help finding childcare
  • Funding available for childcare
  • Funded by grants from the PA Department of Public Welfare

 

Children's Dental Center

(part of Westmoreland Regional Hospital )   

532 West Pittsburgh St .

Greensburg, PA 15601   

(724) 832-4350   

http://www.westmoreland.org

 

Easter Seals Adult Day Care Services   

368 Guys Run Road

Indianola, PA 15051   

(412) 826-4939   

http://www.easter-seals.org

 

  • Meet daytime needs of adults with disabilities and older adults while promoting their dignity and

           independence

Hero Project (Child Sexual Abuse)   

1011 Old Salem Road

Suite 202

Greensburg, PA 15601   

Hotline: (877) 874-4376  

www.heroproject.org 

 

  • Collaborative child sexual abuse prevention project
  • 24 Hour hotline

LaLeche League   

No address   

(724) 836-0846

http://www.lllusa.org/web/GreensburgPA.html

 

  • Provide support, education and information to women interested in breast feeding their children

 

Latrobe Area Hospital Community Mental Health Center   

121 W. 2 nd Ave.

Latrobe, PA 15650   

(724) 537-1650   

  • Inpatient/outpatient for adults and children
  • Adult partial program
  • School based services
  • Self-referral is accepted
  • Most insurance is accepted

 

Lazarus Tomb Coffeehouse   

1708 5 th Ave.

Arnold, PA 15068   

(724) 339-8888   

 

  • Christian fellowship
  • Bible study
  • Kids program, "Love Bears"

 

The Discovery Unit - Child & Adolescent Psychiatry   

Monsour Medical Center

70 Lincoln Highway. East

Jeannette, PA 15644   

(724) 527-0222   

 

  • Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Inpatient Unit
  • Individual, family and group therapy

 

ParentWISE Program of Family Services of Western PA

211 Huff Avenue

Suite 1

Greensburg, PA 15601   

Helpline: (724) 837-5410

(800) 544-0227

www.fswp.org

 

  • Confidential, non-judgmental support from other parents
  • Guidance from a trained group facilitator
  • Helpful parenting information
  • Free child care by trained caregivers in a safe, nurturing play environment
  • Activities that offer children an opportunity to increase self-esteem and interact with other children  

 

The Salvation Army - New Kensington Corps   

1101 5 th Ave.

New Kensington, PA 15068   

(724) 335-7221

  • Social Development for children including a summer camp program
  • After school tutor/mentor program for children

 

The Salvation Army of Pittsburgh   

RD 4

Tarentum, PA 15084   

(724) 224-0877

http://www.salvationarmyusa.org

 

  • Alcoholics Anonymous

 

Westmoreland Regional Hospital

Comprehensive Counseling Center   

532 W. Pittsburgh St .

Greensburg, PA 15601   

(724) 832-4450   

http://www.westmoreland.org

 

  • Individual, family, group, couple therapy
  • Biofeedback
  • Medication
  • Parent Training
  • Stress Management
  • Custody Mediation
  • Vocational Rehabilitation
  • Continuing Care for the Chronic Mentally Ill
  • Specialized Services for children and the developmentally disabled

 

Westmoreland Human Opportunities Inc.   

226 S. Maple Ave.

Greensburg, PA 15601   

(724) 834-1260

(800) 616-0022   

http://www.who-inc.org

 

  • Emergency food pantry
  • Family and youth program
  • Supported work program
  • Pathways - mental health program
  • Head Start preschool program

 

YMCA of Westmoreland County   

424 N. Main St .

Greensburg, PA 15601   

(724) 834-9390   

http://www.greensburgymca.org

 

  • Health and wellness classes, Yoga, Tai Chi, movement and dance
  • Healthy cooking classes  

 

Family & Marriage

ARK Family Resource Center   

719 Broad Ave.

Belle Vernon, PA 15012

(724) 929-2930

  • Free pregnancy tests
  • Practical services to families facing pregnancy issues
  • Issue baby food, diapers, maternity clothing, children's clothing ( up to 2T) and baby furniture
  • Counseling, referrals
  • A Christian Ministry

 

Adoptions from the Heart   

9 Claremont Drive

Greensburg, PA 15601   

(800) 355-5500   

http://www . adoptionsfromtheheart.org

 

  • Full service state licensed, non profit agency
  • International & domestic programs
  • Local office
  • Place children with adoptive families
  • Work with birth mothers and unplanned pregnancies

 

Catholic Charities   

711 East Pittsburgh St .

Greensburg, PA 15601   

(724) 837-1840   

http://www.ccharitiesgreensburg.org

 

  • Counseling
  • Adoption
  • Pregnancy Support
  • Information and Referral
  • Emergency Services

 

Family Health Council Inc.   

2418 Freeport Road

Natrona Heights, PA 15065   

(724) 224-1530   

 

  • Health Care Services - family planning, birth control, STD testing, cancer screening
  • Nutrition Services - WIC
  • Adoption Center
  • Education & Prevention of teen pregnancy, HIV/AIDS, peer education, parent education
  • Advocacy
  • Health Start Program

 

Family Services of Western PA   

3230 William Pitt Way

Pittsburgh, PA 15238   

(888) 222-4200   

http://www.fswp.org

 

  • Family Counseling
  • Foster Care
  • Mental Health and Mental Retardation services
  • Children's services
  • Employee's assistance
  • Drug and Alcohol
  • Community development services
  • Mental Health/Mental Retardation residential

 

Lutheran Service Society   

1011 Old Salem Road

Suite 107

Greensburg, PA 15601   

(724) 837-9385   

http://www.lsswpa.org

 

  • Adoption

 

Moms Club of Greensburg

107 Cannon Drive

Greensburg, PA 15601   

(724) 853-9836   

http://www.momsclub.org

 

  • Support group for at-home mothers

 

Renewed Life Christian Counseling Services Inc.   

129 S. McKean St .

Butler, PA 16001   

(724) 282-4939

 

  • Individual, family and marital counseling from a Christian perspective
  • Sliding fee scale

 

Job Counseling-Training-Placement

      

Association for Retarded Citizens ARC Westmoreland   

1172 1/2 Industrial Blvd.

New Kensington, PA 15068   

(724) 335-9810   

 

  • Adult workshop

 

Blind Association of Westmoreland County   

911 S. Main Street

Greensburg, PA 15601   

(724) 837-1250   

http://www.wcbainpa.org/

  • Provides transportation
  • Provides help with chores, such as buying groceries, mail reading, general organization of the home
  • Job support
  • Work activity center
  • Vision clinics providing low vision aid
  • Provide book machines
  • Advocates for the blind

 

Rehab Center and Workshop Inc.   

RD 6 box 524

Greensburg, PA 15601   

(724) 838-9101   

 

  • Work program for disabled adults to retrain them to return to employment in the community

 

SCORE - Service Corps of Retired Executives   

St. Vincent 's College

300 Fraser

Purchase Road

Latrobe, PA 15650   

(724) 539-7505   

email: score@email.stvincent.edu

 

  • Provide free and confidential business counseling for existing businesses and startup situations
  • Six workshops annually for a small fee covering startup, insurance, financing, business law and accounting

 

Pregnancy Counseling       

 

ARK Family Resource Center   

719 Broad Ave.

Belle Vernon, PA 15012   

(724) 929-2930   

  • Free pregnancy tests
  • Practical services to families facing pregnancy issues
  • Issue baby food, diapers, maternity clothing, children's clothing ( up to 2T) and baby furniture
  • Counseling, referrals
  • A Christian Ministry

 

Bethany Christian Services   

694 Lincoln Ave.

Pittsburgh, PA 15123   

(800) 238-4269   

http://www.bethany.org  

 

  • Adoption and family services

Birthright of Greensburg

121 N. Main Street

Park Building

Greensburg, PA 15601   

(724) 832-2577   

http://www.greensburg-birthright.com

  • Provide free pregnancy tests
  • Alternatives to abortion
  • Baby layettes

 

Catholic Charities   

711 East Pittsburgh Street

Greensburg, PA 15601   

(800) 241-7360   

http://www.ccharitiesgreensburg.org

 

  • Counseling
  • Adoption
  • Pregnancy Support
  • Information and Referral
  • Emergency Services

 

Children's Home of Pittsburgh   

5324 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15232

(412) 441-4884

http://www.childrenshomepgh.org/

 

  • Provide information to birth parents about adoption, foster care, families hoping to adopt
  • Licensed counselors at no charge
  • Continuous support even after the baby is born
  • All our services for birthparents are available at no charge

 

Family Health Council Inc.   

3058 Leechburg Road

Lower Burrell, PA 15068   

(724) 337-3400   

 

  • Health care
  • Nutrition services
  • Adoption services
  • Education/prevention

 

Genesis of Pittsburgh Inc.   

P.O. Box 41017

Pittsburgh, PA 15202-2905   

(800) 640-7190   

http://www.genesispgh.org

 

  • Free caring & confidential service for unplanned pregnancies
  • Temporary Housing
  • Pregnancy Test
  • Counseling Service
  • Clothing & Baby Equipment
  • Licensed Adoption Agency

 

Tri City Life Center   

1155 Wildlife Lodge Road

Lower Burrell, PA 15068   

(724) 339-9399

http://www.tri-citylifecenter.org/

 

  • Free pregnancy test
  • Confidential Counseling
  • 24 Hour Hotline
  • Assist in baby supplies and clothes
  • Education for mothers

Rape -Victim's Assistance

900 5th Avenue

Pittsburgh, PA 15219

(412) 392-8582

http://www.cvvc.org

 

  • Help and crisis response to communities, schools and the workplace
  • Advocacy & supportive counseling
  • Notification of offenders release from jail or prison
  • Victim financial compensation
  • Services to children and families
  • Individual, family and group therapy
  • Education & training
  • Support and psycho-educational groups for survivors