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AgeWell

An information and referral service provided by Jewish Family and Children’s Service and the Jewish Community Center.

Maxine Horn, 412-422-0400

Jewish Family and Children’s Service

Provides counseling, care management, guardianship, home care and referrals

412-422-7200

Mollie’s Meals

Kosher meals delivery

Freyda Estrin 412-421-7616

Allegheny Link to Aging and Disability Resources

“If you are 60 or older or support someone that is 60 or older, or if you have a disability or support someone who has a disability, or if you simply have questions or concerns about disability or aging issues . . . please call us!”

866-730-2368
TTY: 412-350-5205 www.AlleghenyLink.com

Senior Line Information

Entitlement programs assisting seniors:

  • PACE – Pharmaceutical Assistance Contract for Elderly (Comprehensive prescription coverage)
  • LIHEAP – Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (helps pay heating bills)
  • Property Tax and Rent Rebate Program (annual application for assistance)

412-350-5460

Office of Behavioral Health

24-hour telephone Crisis Hotline

888-424-2287

UPMC Information and Referral – for Hillman Cancer Center and Benedum Center for Gerontology

General information for UPMC services e.g. cancer, research projects, general disease info and prevention, support services, community resources

412-647-2811

United Way Info Line

For nonprofit agencies and organizations providing services to the community

412-255-1155

Pittsburgh Senior News

Publishes “Allegheny County Senior Resource Guide 2006.” Includes educational opportunities and Senior Centers (including JCC) for programs and meals. Call for a free copy.

412-367-2522

Poison Center

In case of emergency or just for information

412-681-6660

PROVIDERS OF FUNERAL SERVICES

Ralph Schugar

5509 Centre Avenue

412-621-8282
Contact: Roberta Cohen

D’Alessandro

4522 Butler St.

412-682-6500
Contact: Daniel D’Alessandro

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