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In this time of emergency, the CECs are concerned about the safety, health, and well-being of all communities. This website contains some resources to support and encourage wellness and well-being.

Access to Information and Updates on COVID-19

Educational Tips

Educational Activity Ideas

Online Learning Resources

General Resources

Literacy and Reading Focused

Math Focused

Various museums to visit online and/or go on virtual tours:

Physical Activities for Youth

  • Be Fit Pitt with the Healthy Lifestyle Institute – Remote Activity Options:
    • Visit or Subscribe to our YouTube Page for activity break and workout content.
      • Over 500 Activity Break (under 2 minutes)
      • Workouts to follow along with between 5-40 minutes – no equipment needed
      • Tutorials and variations for all skill levels
  • JUST DANCE' Dance Alongs - All ages!
    • The YouTube playlist below is just a family friendly starting place. You can search 'Just Dance' on Youtube and a slew of options will come up.
  • Cosmic Kids Yoga - Ages 3-6
    • YouTube channel with Yoga videos ranging from 3 minute mindfulness breaks to full hour long yoga sessions. It is accessible to children of all levels.
  • '7M Workout' App - Ages 7-13
    • Family friendly app that helps users stay fit every day by guiding you through seven minute workouts!

Mindfulness Activities

Resources for Those Caring for Children and Teens

 

Mental and Physical Health Resources

  • The World Health Organization’s daily updates: https://www.who.int
  • Basics on Practice Social Distancing, Washing your hands frequently, Disinfecting commonly used objects (including your phone), etc: Practical Tips For Coronavirus Prevention, And How Not to Panic
  • National Center for PTSD: Covid-19 Resources for Managing Stress COVID-19: Resources for Managing Stress - PTSD
  • RESOLVE Mental Health Crisis Line: 1-888-796-8226
    • Resolve is a 24-hour, 365-day crisis service. It's free to all residents of Allegheny County, regardless of your ability to pay
  • Allegheny County has services in place for individuals to speak with someone to assist in emotional support.
    • A Peer Support and Advocacy Network is available from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. by calling 1-866-661-9726
    • Crisis Services available 24 hours/7 days a week by calling 1-888-796-8226
  • Forward Wellness Counseling and Consulting Services, LLC
    • Telehealth services that accepts all commercial insurance. Some commercial plans are also waiving copays. Sliding scale is also available ($20-90).
    • Info@forwardwellnesscounseling.com
    • Access to medical services with sliding scale fees:
      • (Homewood) Alma Illery Medical Center. 412-244-4700 | 7227 Hamilton Avenue | 15208
      • (Northside) Northview Heights Clinic 412-322-7500 | 525 Mount Pleasant Road | 15214
      • (Hill District) Hilltop Community Health Center 412-431-3520 | 317 Climax Street | 15210
      • (East Liberty) East End Community Health Center 412-404-4000 | 1117 N. Negley Avenue | 15206
  • Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233.
  • Weekly virtual meditation lunch breaks on Tuesdays from 12:00-12:45
    • Click: https://pitt.zoom.us/j/162354011. Use meeting ID: 162-354-011. You can use any device with a camera and mic (laptop, iPad, computer, or with a smartphone with the free zoom app)
    • Or if you have to dial in just by phone, use one of these number
      • +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
      • +1 646 876 9923 US (New York)
      • Meeting ID: 162-354-011

 

Food Resources for Youth and Families

  • Arnold's Tea and the EAT Initiative are providing free dinner to Pittsburgh Families on the North Side as a pick-up location. He will continue to do this until he runs out of inventory starting 3.16.20.
  • In partnership with the Housing Authority of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Public Schools will provide food at the locations listed below. Student must be present. Hours of operation are 11:00 AM-1:00 PM.
    • Northview Heights Gym: 525 Mt. Pleasant Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15214
    • Allegheny Dwellings-Community Room: 1710 Belleau Road (Rear), Pittsburgh, PA 15212
    • Glen Hazel Recreation Center: 895 Johnston Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15207
    • East Hills Community Center: 2291 Wilner Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15221
  • Center that Cares will be providing breakfast, lunch, and dinner at its location in the Hill District. Parents can sign up to participate.
  • The Greater Pittsburgh Food Bank

Access to Clothing and Household Items

  • Free Store 15014 420 Braddock Avenue, Braddock, PA 15104 | 201-532-1722 | Thursdays from 3-6 p.m. and Fridays from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
  • Free Store Wilkinsburg 619 Penn Avenue, Wilkinsburg, PA 15221 | 412-436-9836 | Open every Saturday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Transportation Services

Homewood Concerned Citizens Council

 

Legal Resources

  • Neighborhood Legal Services: Offices are closed to the public through the end of March, but services are still available
    • If you are in need of services, you can either apply online anytime or click the "Get Legal Help" tab here: https://nlsa.us/ or call 1-866-761-6572 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, Monday through Friday.

Pet Care Resources

  • Many food pantries stock pet food. You can find a list here. Please call before going to ensure that they are open & available
  • Ellie’s Pet Pantry  at Humane Animal Rescue - pantry info; info & services with adjusted schedule during COVID-19
  • If you or someone you know is having difficulty paying for or receiving certain medical and everyday expenses for a senior pet during this unprecedented time of the coronavirus outbreak and quarantine, please reach out to us. Ferd's Fund is set up to help you

Income Assistance, Loans, and Grants

Grants & Funds:

  • Pittsburgh Virtual Tip Jar - a new independent project hosted on Carnegie Mellon University's Center for Ethics and Policy website — is aiming to alleviate some of that financial stress on service industry workers that rely on tips. Get on the list and/or give someone a tip here

Resources For Small Businesses

Utilities and Rent

  • The URA has started a Housing Stabilization Fund to provide short-term assistance to workers who have experienced a reduction in hours and are facing a financial hardship to pay rent and utilities.
  • PSWA has suspended utility shut-offs
  • Duquesne Light (CLD) has ceased shut-offs
  • FirstEnergy - Temporarily suspend shutoffs and offer payment options to help ease hardships
  • Pennsylvania American Water - Placed a moratorium and discontinued service shutoffs to keep customers safe during the coronavirus pandemic. Additionally, the utility is beginning the restoration of service to previously shut-off customers
  • UPDATE! All evictions have been suspended for Allegheny County. there is an open letter to the City & County to put a moratorium on all evictions and all utility shut-offs during the pandemic. Consider asking your organization to sign on to the letter.
  • Rental Assistance info here
  • Heating Assistance LIHEAP info here
  • Comcast has expanded internet access:
    • Go to: internetessentials.com Or call 1-855-846-8376
    • Offering new, low-income Internet Essentials customers two months of free internet and raising the speed of that program’s service. Xfinity WiFi hotspots across the country will be available for free to all users and data plans will be paused for 60 days, giving customers unlimited data for no additional charge. Additionally, the company will not disconnect a customer’s internet service during this period or assess late fees if they contact the company regarding their inability to pay.