Submitted by terracottalady t3_125coct in pittsburgh
They have been couch surfing and have run out of options. They have been to Allegheny link multiple times and are told there are no shelter openings. Mom could find family to care for child but does not want to be separated as child is only 15 mths. Where else can she turn?
I’m a pregnant woman who is a client of an organization that may be able to help and/or link her to resources that can. I’ll ask!
This is heartbreaking. Inbox is open
I would absolutely go batshit if someone tried to separate me from my 18 month old, and he was even more helpless as a 15 month old.
All family shelters take referrals from Allegheny Link.
You have to, unfortunately, call every day as shelter vacancies change each morning.
Allegheny Link is short staffed right now but they can be emailed at alleghenylink@alleghenycounty.us
They are open 8am-5pm
Our experience has been that the only way is to go in person. They do not respond to emails and we've been on the phone for more than 45 minutes on hold for multiple occasions. This person doesn't have the resource to get downtown everyday either to keep going in there and being turned away very frustrating
So I have been in contact with the manager at the Link and they said they have not had anyone call in the past few days as a mother with 15 month old needing shelter. There is family shelter available.
If it would be helpful and your friend is open to it, you could IM me their phone number so the Link can directly reach out to them to find shelter.
try and send an email to link at least for right now, maybe something will open up or put in the email that if there is a wait list please add mother and child to wait list. They are in desperate need. Please contact every shelter from the list in the link below and see if they can accommodate
Sojourner House 5460 Penn Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15206-3455 Tel 412-441-7783
This program is only for women that are in drug recovery this is not applicable for the situation.
Apologies, i just knew a big part of their mission was keeping children with mothers, didn’t know specifics
Update, a bunch of us got together to raise funds to put her in an airbnb for 2 nights to buy time.
Here is what she has tried, some lines are disconnected. She has left many messages. Others say they can't help or call Allegheny link
If you’re getting nowhere with the Link I would try the DHS Directors Action Line. Or your local city council person. Just a thought.
not a bad thought at that.
Findhelp.org
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I do not know if she had tried Bethlehem before I will try to get her to call them now. I know that women's place these will only go through Allegheny length. We will also try that other number thank you
When we rang Bethlehem Haven I realized that we've called a few times and we never get anything but a message that says that there's no voicemail setup
I’ve tried several times to contact Bethlehem Haven asking if they accept donations of clothing. You can’t even leave a message. I know these places are understaffed but, geez, I’m talking calls over a span of 4-5 months. Somebody should have fixed it by now.
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They tell her to contact Allegheny link, she has used the website to search and called everyone.
Family Links!
waiting list
Do you know what kind of health insurance she has by chance?
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wondertaco t1_je3vjl8 wrote
Woman’s Space East: (412) 765-2661
Bethlehem Haven’s Women’s shelter:
(412) 391-1348 ext. 250
Lesalle Thompson PDP Street Outreach Specialist:
(412) 728-3450
Many places want you to go through the Link which can be like running into a brick wall. Keep nagging them to speak to somebody else or ask for recommendations on where else to call.
AHN has a drop in center on Smithfield and 6th. Hours are inconsistent but the staff there will actively do their best to track down resources for you. Best of luck. DM me if you need some more options but those jumped to mind.