Women's Center and Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh - Domestic Violence Shelter and Hotline
Public Transportation Access
Eligibility
Open to survivors of any gender, sexual orientation, and age. Survivors’ families are also supported, including boys up to age 17.
Hotline serves anyone who has experienced any type of abuse from a current or former partner.
Hours
Both the Hotline and Shelter Intake are available 24/7.
Text and Chat are available Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm.
(412) 687-8005
Voice
Languages
Translation service available
Application process
Call the hotline (24/7).
Text 412-744-8445 or visit the website for chat (Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm).
Fees
Services provided free of charge.
Service area
Allegheny, PA
Provides security, safety, and basic needs for individuals and families fleeing domestic violence. The shelter also offers emotional support, crisis intervention, information, advocacy, and safety planning, and connects survivors with a range of resources.
Hotline services offer a way for anyone experiencing DV to reach out for assistance and emotional support, and to be met with warmth and understanding.
Providing organization
Women's Center and Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh
Provides an emergency shelter for adults experiencing domestic violence and their children. Offers specialized care and support for survivors who have experienced all types of intimate partner violence from physical to emotional through Support Groups, Legal Advocacy, Hotline Services, a Children’s Advocacy Program, and more.