Homeless Shelter Directory
Visit the Homeless Shelter Directory website to learn more.
Big Burgh
The Big Burgh is a mobile-optimized web site that pulls together the services that can help the homeless (or those at risk of being homeless) in the City of Pittsburgh.
Homeless Men
Light of Life Emergency Shelter
412-803-4120
10 East North Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
- Handicap Accessible: No
- Notes: Arrive by 6:30 PM - Walk Ins Offered After Roll Call
Oftentimes, when a man comes to the doors of Light of Life, he feels hopeless and is hurting from past traumas, addictions or other difficult life situations. There are various programs for men who are homeless and looking for help, ranging from shorter-stay work programs to longer-term recovery programs for those with greater needs.
Pleasant Valley
412-321-4272
1601 Brighton Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
- Handicap Accessible: Yes
- Call to hold bed 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
- Intake 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM
The Pleasant Valley Men’s Shelter accommodates the needs of 25 men who are homeless every night of the year. The Shelter opens daily at 4:30 p.m. and provides residents with safe, secure sleeping quarters, a hot shower, and a warm evening meal. In addition, the NCM staff – Case Manager, Program Director, and Shelter Monitors – assist the men as they work toward stability and independence by providing various services.
Homeless Women
Bethlehem Haven
412-391-1348
905 Watson Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
For the last 39 years, Bethlehem Haven has provided nearly 13,000 nights of shelter, every night, and the need continues to grow. Each year, the Haven provides nearly 60,000 meals; sees around 600 men and women in the health and wellness clinic; fills countless physical and emotional needs for our residents and day program attendees; and provides employment training for more than 100 men and women in the community.
Genesis of Pittsburgh
Pregnant Women Only
412-766-2693
185 Dakota Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15202
Genesis of Pittsburgh, Inc. is a nonprofit social service agency dedicated to providing life-affirming programs and services for pregnant women, children and adoptive families. Genesis is non-political and non-sectarian.
Project Journey
Women Veterans Only
412-481-8200, ext. 216
Multiple Locations in Pittsburgh
Project Journey is a unique housing model that provides immediate shelter to women Veterans for 30-90 days while offering intensive case management services.
Homeless Men & Women
East End Cooperative Ministry Shelter
412-345-7135 (Emergency Shelter)
412-345-7160 (Recovery House)
6140 Station Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
For many of the individuals it serves, EECM provides the necessities of life: a hot meal, a safe, place to sleep, food for the family. For others, it is a place to regain strength after a hospital stay, a support system to work toward recovery, or one-on-one help to change life for the better.
Familylinks
Ages 18-24 Years Only
412-471-6160
1601 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Familylinks serves more than 9,300 of western Pennsylvania’s most vulnerable citizens each year, transforming lives through a wide range of vital services.
McKeesport Downtown Housing
412-664-9168
523 Sinclair Street
McKeesport, PA 15132
- Handicap Accessible: Yes
- Intakes 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
- Monday through Friday / Walk-In or Call
McKeesport Downtown Housing, formerly a YMCA, is an 84-unit SRO for people at risk of homelessness.
Victims of Domestic Violence
Alle-Kiski HOPE Center
Victims of Domestic Violence Only
1-888-299-4673
Confidential address
- Handicap Accessible: No
- Please call crisis line available 24/7
The Alle-Kiski Area HOPE Center, Inc. is an organization of social change whose mission is the safe elimination of domestic violence through intervention, prevention, and collaboration.
Center for Victims
Victims of Domestic Violence Only
1-866-644-2882
Confidential address
- Handicap Accessible: Yes
- Please call crisis line available 24/7
Center for Victims (CV) is a community based nonprofit organization and the largest, most comprehensive, inclusive provider of services, advocacy, and education for victims of all crime in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Women Center and Shelter
Victims of Domestic Violence Only
412-687-8005
Confidential address
- Handicap Accessible: Yes
- Please call crisis line available 24/7
Women's Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh is more than an emergency shelter for women experiencing domestic violence and their children. It is a safe harbor that provides specialized care and support for women who have experienced all types of intimate partner violence from physical to emotional through Emergency Shelter, Legal Advocacy, a 24-Hour Hotline, Support Groups and more.