Incarceration Support

Supports for Persons Involved in the Criminal Justice System
Persons who were or are incarcerated face challenges as they return to the community. DHS has resources that can help.

Men and Women, and Their Children

Basic Needs
You can find information about employment services, food assistance and homeless services in this section.

Passages to Recovery
564 Forbes Avenue, Suite 930
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
412-281-7380

Incarcerated Parents

Jail Visitation & Contact Resources

  • Staying connected to your children
  • Be an involved dad even while you are incarcerated
  • Be an involved mom even while you are incarcerated

It is possible and important for you to stay involved in your child's life. These brochures list your rights and responsibilities as an incarcerated parent.

Women and Their Families

Lydia's Place
710 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
412-391-1013

Adults with Mental Illness and/or Drug/Alcohol Addiction

Justice Related Services
412-350-7337

Adults 60 Years of Age and Older

Accelerated Support to Older Persons (ASOP)
Macedonia Family and Community Enhancement Center, Inc.
5001 Baum Boulevard
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
412-281-2573

Battering Intervention Program

Battering Intervention Program(PDF, 132KB)
Do your words and actions cause your intimate partner to feel unsafe? Help is available.

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