SSA Handbook an online version of the main text used by Local District Offices and State Agencies in deciding Social Security disability claims
https://nosscr.org/ National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives. A professional organization which lobbies Congress on behalf of SSD claimants, and provides continuing legal education and networking for Social Security disability attorneys
http://www.anxieties.com/ excellent resource for information about treatment and support for people with all types of anxiety disorders
Mental Health America sponsored by the National Mental Health Association. Offers a confidential depression screening test online. Provides information on symptoms, treatments, and how to find help.
Kidney Disease Health Library – includes ask an expert, events, bulletin board, infocenter, kids’ corner, and more for patients, family members, and caregivers
Neurology Channel – resource for Neurology-related consumer health care
Heart Center Online – patient information, interactive tools, communities, products, and more
Brain Disorders Network – sponsored by the National Foundation for Brain Research which supports research into all neurological, mental and addictive disorders
Chronic Lung Disease Forum – discussion group for individuals with chronic lung disease and those who care about them.
https://www.eecm.org/ East End Cooperative Ministry, Inc. (EECM) is an interfaith coalition of 47 congregations, parishes and institutions united to serve human needs of Pittsburgh’s East End residents
https://www.elfhcc.com/ The Mission of the East Liberty Family Health Care Center is to witness to God’s love, known in Jesus Christ, by offering quality, whole-person health care to all, especially the poor
http://www.hacp.org/ the Housing Authority of Pittsburgh attempts to provide decent, safe, and affordable housing to low income and elderly families in the City. HACP’s programs are administered through the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
http://www.pittsburghhabitat.org/ Pittsburgh Habitat for Humanity is one of the over 2,000 affiliates of Habitat for Humanity International, a non-profit Christian housing ministry in 89 countries, working to eliminate poverty housing from this world. Pittsburgh Habitat’s mission is the elimination of substandard housing in Allegheny County.
http://www.hearth-bp.org/ Hearth (formerly North Hills Affordable Housing) operates Benedictine Place which is a unique program that offers transitional housing, empowerment, and support for homeless and displaced women with children.
https://hscmonvalley.org/ Mon Valley Providers Council’s Working Group on Housing offers a “Guide to Home Ownership” and helps sponsors several home-owning programs such as the Women-Headed Household Initiative of Southwestern PA (WHHI), and home owning education classes.
alliespgh.org/ Pittsburgh AIDS Task Force provides housing assistance to people living with HIV/AIDS.
http://www.pittsburghproject.org/ The Pittsburgh Project, a neighborhood-based, Christian community development ministry that seeks to restore the city by developing the local community, rejuvenating its residents, developing leaders for its future, serving the poor, and building the kingdom of God .” It offers outreach, education, and leadership development among urban young people and their families: free home repairs for in-need city residents: summer short-term mission projects for high school students.
http://www.ccpgh.org/locations.cfm?loc=Joseph&from=services&link=&dv= St. Joseph’s House of Hospitality and Maryhouse Residence for Women provides supportive housing and living assistance for limited income older adults over the age of fifty capable of independent living without regard to race or religion.
Medical/Mental Health Treatment and Medical Insurance Issues
Allegheny County Department of Human Services: Medical Assistance Transportation Program (MATP)
http://www.county.allegheny.pa.us/dhs/brochures/MATP%20brochure.pdf
A brochure in .pdf format (requires Adobe Reader) explaining the Medical Assistance Transportation Program (MATP) that provides non-emergency medical transportation to Allegheny County residents of all ages for the purpose of receiving non-emergency medical services.
Allegheny County Health Department
http://www.achd.net/
The Allegheny County Health Department offers clinics for immunizations, STD and HIV testing, child dental care and primary care.
a program of the Allegheny County Health Department, is designed to identify a broad range of community-driven strategies and interventions that reduce infant mortality and the incidences of low weight births.
Operation Safety Net
http://www.operationsafetynet.net/
a medical outreach service delivered by clinical volunteers to the street homeless population in the Greater Pittsburgh area.
Rx Council of Western PA – provides emergency prescription assistance to Allegheny County residents on a low or fixed income.