Teens and Young Adults

If You’re Between 16 and 22

Drop in at the 412 Youth Zone if you need help finding housing resources.

Call: (412)902-4068

Visit in-person:
304 Wood Street,
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Hours:
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:30 A.M. to 6:30 P.M.
Wednesdays from 10:30 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.

Website: 412YouthZone.org

 

If You’re Older than 22

Talk to a staff member at the Allegheny Link, a team within DHS that helps individuals experiencing homelessness access resources.

Call: (866)730-2368
Speak to a live person Monday through Friday, 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
If you call after hours, an automated message will give you a list of supports you can access to help make a connection to homeless and housing supports, including emergency shelters and assessment for homeless housing programs.

Learn More: Allegheny Link Request Form

Visit in person:
Human Services Building
One Smithfield Street,
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Hours:
Monday through Friday from 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.

412 Youth Zone Allegheny Link

Start with resolve Crisis Network

Phone calls and walk-ins are accepted 24/7. A mobile response team can also come to you.

Call: (888)796-8226 (1-888-7 YOU CAN)

Visit in-person:
333 North Braddock Avenue,
Pittsburgh, PA 15208

If you have Medical Assistance (Called HealthChoices in Allegheny County) call Community Care Behavioral Health at (800)553-7499.

 

Where to Call for Other Services

DHS partners with many providers to offer mental health supports. Review our 2025 to 2027 brochure of providers, Office of Behavioral Health Brochure, to learn where to call for services.

Office of Behavioral Health Brochure

Start with Partner 4 Work

Visit Partner 4 Work’s website to learn more about education, training, and employment programs in Allegheny County for teens in school or teens and young adults out of school.

Website: Partner4Work

 

Additional Education Resources

Literacy Pittsburgh offers free education resources for young adults in Allegheny County and Beaver County, including GED preparation classes and assistance in reading, writing, and math.

Call: (412)393-7600

Website: Literacy Pittsburgh

Partner4Work Literacy Pittsburgh

For Current or Former Youth Involved in Foster Care (Ages 16 to 22)

Visit the 412 Youth Zone to connect with a Youth Coach and learn about available services like education, housing, nutrition, or mental health support.

Call: (412)902-4068

Visit in-person:
304 Wood Street,
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Hours:
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:30 A.M. to 6:30 P.M.
Wednesdays from 10:30 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.

Website: 412youthzone.org

 

Browse Available Service Options

DHS offers many services to current or former foster care youth through partners in Allegheny County. Please connect with your caseworker or the 412 Youth Zone to see what services you are eligible for.

Older Foster Care Youth Service Guide 412 Youth Zone

For Current or Former Youth Involved in the Juvenile Justice System (Ages 16 to 22)

Visit the 412 Youth Zone to connect with a Youth Coach and learn about available services like education, housing, nutrition, or mental health support.

Call: (412)902-4068

Visit in-person:
304 Wood Street,
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Hours:
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:30 A.M. to 6:30 P.M.
Wednesdays from 10:30 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.

Website: 412youthzone.org

412 Youth Zone