Westmoreland County Helpline For additional information and services, call toll-free 1-800-222-8848.

Drug and Alcohol Services SPHS Comprehensive Substance Abuse 724-832-5880 or 724-832-5880  Provides drug and alcohol case management and DUI 12-step program. Federal Programs and Services Social Security Administration 724-837-9718 (Greensburg) or 724-337-0181 (New Kensington) or toll free 800-772-1213   To obtain a duplicate social security card or for questions about disability, benefits etc Housing Housing Authority Rent Assistance 724-832-7269  Help is available for rent assistance, security deposits and emergencies for those who qualify. Affordable Homes to Buy or Rent  A comprehensive website listing affordable homes to buy or rent in Westmoreland County.  Includes news about revitalized communities, income eligibility and resources for first time home buyers. Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program   Emergency and short term assistance available for people worried about becoming homeless.  Assistance may include help with rent or utility bills, emergency vouchers for hotel or motel and more.  Call the Westmoreland County 24-Hour Toll-Free Helpline for information and referral:  1-800-222-8848. Welcome Home Shelter 724-838-9133.  Homeless shelter for women, women and children, and families.  Located in Greensburg Union Mission 724-539-3550  Homeless shelter for men.  Located in Latrobe State Programs and Services Pennsylvania Department of Health 724-832-5315. Offers free walk-in STD Clinic and HIV testing, by appointment only.  Located in Greensburg Pennsylvania Department of Public Assistance/Welfare 724-832-5200 (Greensburg), 800-238-9094 (Monessen) or 724-339-6800 (New Kensington) Food stamps, medical assistance and cash assistance is available for those who qualify Unemployment Office 888-313-7284 Assistance for out-of-work residents.  The office is located in Indiana, and claims are done by phone. Vital Statistics 724-656-3100 (New Castle) or 412-565-5113 (Pittsburgh) To obtain a birth certificate with seal.  Application can also be completed on-line through the state Department of Health’s Division of Vital Records: http://www.dsf.health.state.pa.us/health/cwp/view.asp?a=168&Q=202219 Utility Assistance Dollar Energy Fund 800-222-8848 A seasonal program to assist residents with energy bills.  For those who’s electric or gas is shut off, the program usually opens in October.  For those who need help with utility bills, the program usually opens March 1.  Eligibility is determined by income as well as effort to pay.  Applications are taken by County Information and Referral. Energy Assistance 724-832-5524 A seasonal program to help those who qualify with heating oil, kerosene, gas bills and electric bills etc.  The program typically runs from November through March. Other Blackburn Center 724-837-9540 (for appointment, information or to volunteer) Provides counseling and therapy, support groups and emergency shelter for battered women and their dependent children, as well as legal advocacy/accompaniment at PFA hearings and trials.  A 24-hour toll-free hotline is available to reach a counselor any time of the day or night at 888-832-2272. Laurel Legal Services 724-836-2211 or 800-253-9558 Legal aid for those who qualify.  Located in Greensburg. Westmoreland County Food Bank 800-462-2080 Information on emergency food provisions, including the closest pick-up locations

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