COVID 19 Resources 

Looking for information?

Please use the following resources from the Allegheny County Health Department to find information and updates about COVID 19:

  • COVID 19 Hotline, 888-859-2274 (language services available)
  • Allegheny Alerts, Alleghenycounty.us/alerts, select COVID 19 updates
  • County website, bit.ly/ACHDcovid-19 (includes case map)     
  • Facebook, @AlleghenyCountyHealth    
  • Twitter, @HEALTHALLEGHENY

Looking for help?

  • United Way: (connects to various resources), call 2-1-1 or text your zip code to 898-211 or visit: PA211sw.org; sign up for text alerts at pa211sw.org/text-alerts; COVID 19 hotline (available 24/7): 888-856-2774.
  • Allegheny County Department of Human Services, Area Agency on Aging: (for Meals on Wheels and other help for those 60+, no income requirement) call 412-350-5460. *If you normally receive meals at a senior center, please contact your center for info on continuing meals while the center is closed.
  • Allegheny County Department of Human Services: (free food distribution sites map) visit https://tinyurl.com/pghfoodmap.
  • Greater Pittsburgh Food Bank: call 412-360-3663.
  • To talk mental health: text 741-741.
  • Apply for Medicaid or SNAP: 1-800-692-7462
  • Apply for WIC: 1-800-942-9467
  • File for unemployment compensation: 888-313-7284
  • Get help with home heating: 1-866-857-7095
  • Get help with paying your electric bill through LIHEAP: 412-645-7400
  • Edgewood Towne Center Giant Eagle: 412-371-4614
  • Prescriptions by mail are available through CVS Pharmacy: www.cvs.com, click on ‘Free Rx Delivery,’ or call your local store (Swissvale: 412-271-6733)