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Quick Start Housing andServices Information forAllegheny CountyThis information is provided through a partnership with PHFA and the Regional Housing Coordinator Program of the SelfDetermination Housing Project. It is designed to help individuals identify and contact local resources to help with housing andservices issues. Updates or corrections may be provided to your local Regional Housing Coordinator (listed below).FREE to search FREE to List local housing in PALOC AL HOUSING Provider Contact InformationRegional Housing Coordinator:RHCs work with state agencies, service providers,and housing professionals to improve access tohousing for people with disabilities and olderPennsylvanians.Self-Determination Housing Project261 Old York Rd., Suite 321AJenkintown, PA 19046Ph: 610.873.9595 Website: www.sdhp.orgAccess Modification Program:This program provides resources to enable eligible ACTION-Housing, Inc.425 Sixth Ave., Suite 950persons with disabilities make their home morePittsburgh, PA 15219accessible.ahi@actionhousing.orgPh: 412.281.2102 Website: www.actionhousing.orgBuilders Association:Voluntary association of area builders; may havehousing information or contacts for developers.Fair Housing Resources:U.S., PA and local organizations offer info aboutfair housing and respond to complaints.BA of Metropolitan PittsburghJim Eichenlaub2041 Boulevard of the AlliesPittsburgh, PA 15219jime@pghhomebuilders.comPh: 412.434.5690PA Human Relations CommissionPittsburgh Office: 412.565.5395Website: www.phrc.state.pa.usHUD Fair Housing EnforcementPittsburgh Office: 412.644.6428Fair Housing Partnership of Greater Pittsburgh2840 Liberty Ave., Suite 205Pittsburgh, PA 15222Ph: 412.391.2535Website: www.pittsburghfairhousing.orgAllegheny County Human Relations Commission102 County Office Building542 Forbes Ave.Pittsburgh, A 15219Ph: 412.350.6945Website: /idex.aspx
Habitat for HumanityOrganization builds “simple, decent, and affordable” housing using volunteer labor and supplies.Houses are sold at no profit.Housing Coalition or Local Housing OptionsTeam:Coalitions of housing and service providers organized to resolve local housing issues, includinghousing for people with disabilities.Housing Trust Fund:Potential local source of funds for affordablehousing. Funds are distributed as follows:Supplement to County’s CPR Program: 75%Allegehney Co. DCED: 25% Dept. of HumanServicesLandlord Association:Voluntary association of area landlords may offerinformation about available rentals.Public Housing Authority:Housing authorities in PA are operated at thecounty or local level. Most offer low-income,public housing units and vouchers to subsidizerent for eligible households.Habitat for Humanity of Greater Pittsburgh6435 Frankstown Ave., Suite 100Kingsley AssociationPittsburgh, PA 15206Ph: 412.450.8520Website: www.pittsburghhabitat.orgAllegheny County Department of Human ServicesChuck KeenanOne Smithfield St.Pittsburgh, PA 15222Charles.keenan@alleghenycounty.usPh: 412.350.5606Allegheny Co. Dept. of Economic DevelopmentOne Chatham Center, Suite 900112 Washing Pl.Pittsburgh, PA 15219Ph: 412.350.1000Website: spxACRE of Pittsburgh, Inc.PO Box 17149Pittsburgh, PA 15235Ph: 412.298.4531 Website: www.acrepgh.orgAllegheny County Housing Authority625 Stanwix St., 12th FloorPittsburgh, PA 15222Ph: 412.355.8940 Website: www.achsng.comHousing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh200 Ross St., 9th FloorPittsburgh, PA 15219Ph: 412.456.5000 Website: www.hacp.orgMcKeesport Housing AuthorityER Crawford Village Family Services, Cntr 32901 Bownlee Ave., 2nd FloorMcKeesport, PA 15132Ph: 412.673.6942
Rural Housing Office:USDA Rural Housing Service operates rentalhousing, home purchase/repair loans, and otherhousing programsButler Area Office625 Evans City Rd.Butler, PA 16001Ph: 724.482.4800Website: www.rurdev.usda.gov/paLocal Service Provider Contact InformationLocal Lead Agency:PHFA encourages housing providers to partnerwith these Local Lead Agencies to establish a referral system for targeted rental units. LLAs serveas a clearinghouse to provide qualified referralsfor available units in a timely fashion.Aging and Disability Resource Centers(ADRCs)ADRCs (also called LINKs) promote communication and training for agencies working with olderadults and adults with disabilities.Allegheny County Dept. of Human ServicesChuck KeenanCharles.keenan@alleghenycounty.usPh: 412.350.5164Allegheny Link1 Smithfield St., 2nd FloorPittsburgh, PA 15222alleghenylink@alleghenycounty.usPh: 1.866.730.2368Website: /Contact/Allegheny-Link.aspxArea Agency on AgingAAAs provide info and services for older adultsand their caregivers. Services vary by agency.Allegheny County Department of AgingBirmingham Towers2100 Wharton St., 2nd FloorPittsburgh, PA 15203seniorline@allegheny.usPh: 412.350.5460Website: www.alleghenycounty.us/dhs/aaa.aspxArcArc works to include all children and adults withdevelopmental and intellectual disabilities, working for inclusion in every community.ACHIEVA711 Bingham St.Pittsburgh, PA 15203Ph: 412.995.5000 Website: www.achieva.infoCenter for Independent Living (CIL)Each CIL provides 4 core services, including advocacy, information, and referral, peer mentoring,and independent living skills.Disability Options Network (DON)107000 Frankstown Rd.Pittsburgh, PA 15235Ph: 724.856.4211 Website: www.doninc.org
Community Action AgencyCommunity Action Agencies help individuals and Allegheny County Department of Human Servicefamilies work toward self-sufficiency whileJohn Litzstrengthening communities.Office of Community Services, Smithfield St.Pittsburgh, PA 15222John.litz@alleghenycounty.usPh: 412.350.6617Mental Health—Housing SpecialistThe MH Housing Specialist provides housing support so peoples with mental illness and cooccurring disorders can be integrated into community living.Homelessness Prevention AgencyThis agency provides case management, rentalassistance, and transitional/emergency housing.Housing SpecialistJames TurnerJames.turner@alleghenycounty.usPh: 412.350.5164Allegheny County Department of Human Services: Allegheny LinkOne Smithfield St.Pittsburgh, PA 15222Ph: 866.730.2368Nursing Home Transition TeamA collaborative effort using federal, state, and lo- Website: /nht/cal resources and partnerships to move peoplefrom nursing homes back to their community or tohelp keep people in their community.To contact a local Nursing Home Transition Coordination Agency, visit the DHS Nursing HomeTransition website using the link to theright. Scroll down to the section titled “TransitionPreparation” to access the list of Nursing HomeTransition Coordination Agencies.PA Office of Long Term LivingRachel Sinkra-pwnhtinfo@pa.govPh: 1.800.833.5196Office of Vocational RehabilitationOVR helps people with disabilities achieve employment and independence.Office of Vocational Rehabilitation531 Penn Ave.Pittsburgh, PA 15222Ph: 412.392.4950 Website: www.dli.state.pa.us/ovr
United WayServices vary in each community and typicallyinclude fund-raising, information, and referralUnited Way of Allegheny County1250 Penn Ave., 1st FloorPittsburgh, PA 15222Ph: 412.261.6010Website: www.uwswpa.orgPA 2-1-1 Southwestinfo@pa211sw.orgPh: 888.553.5778 or dial 2-1-1Website: www.pa211sw.orgVA Homeless ServicesBenefits include an array of services to help veterans live as independently as possible includingtransition, case management, rehabilitation, andincome supportsDomiciliary/122BVA Medical Center1010 Delafield Rd.Pittsburgh, PA 15215Helen.trent@va.govPh: 412.822.1300Website: edicaid – HealthChoicesHealthChoices is the name of Pennsylvania’sWebsite: www.healthchoices.pa.gov/info/index.htmmanaged care programs for Medical Assistancerecipients. There are three programs: PhysicalHealthChoices, Behavioral HealthChoices, andCommunity HealthChoices. Each offers qualitymedical care for your physical health, behavioralhealth, or your long-term support needs. For moreinformation, please use the link to the right.Medicaid – Waiver InformationWaivers are part of Pennsylvania’s Medicaid pro- Website: www.dhs.pa.gov/learnaboutdhs/gram and provide supports and services to helpwaiverinformation/index.htmpeople to live in their communities instead of afacility like a nursing home. For more information, please use the link to the right.
Pittsburgh, PA 15219 jime@pghhomebuilders.com Ph: 412.434.5690 PA Human Relations Commission Pittsburgh Office: 412.565.5395 Website: www.phrc.state.pa.us HUD Fair Housing Enforcement Pittsburgh Office: 412.644.6428 Fair Housing Partnership of Greater Pittsburgh 2840 Liberty Ave., Suite 205 Pittsburgh, PA 15222 Ph: 412.391.2535
