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Free stock photo of hands, people, ground, group This guide is provided by the University Library System in partnership with members of the Campus Basic Needs Committee and is intended to provided links to resources and options for services to explore. We do not provide medical or legal support. Please note that these links do not imply endorsement and are provided for informational purposes only.

For immediate or emergency assistance:

In a life-threatening emergency, call 911 immediately.
In a crisis situation, at any time of the day or night, you can reach a trained professional through the University Counseling Center’s 24/7 hotline (412-648-7930 ) or through the resolve Crisis Services (1-888-796-8226).
In addition, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline provides support 24/7 by calling 1-800-273-8255. (TTY - Dial 800-799-4889; Voice/Caption Phone - Dial 800-273-8255)

Thrive @ Pitt

Thrive @ Pitt
Thrive@Pitt is a one stop website for students/Pitt Community to learn how to thrive.

University of Pittsburgh Campus Resources

Emergency Student Loans
The Emergency Student Loan program administered through the SORC is intended to assist students in overcoming minor financial emergencies.
Meal Assistance Program
Designed to provide an additional short-term food resource for students facing food insecurity caused by an emergency or other unforeseen circumstances.
Pitt Pantry
Provides food assistance to University of Pittsburgh students, staff, and faculty.
Endowed Book Fund
Provides a grant to students to cover a semester's worth of books from the University of Pittsburgh.
Student Toolkit
Provides links to the academic calendar, academic success workshops, peer tutoring, enrollment resources, and more.
Student Health Insurance and Employment
Provides students with access to job opportunities on campus and information about health service coverage plans.
Office of Admissions and Financial Aid
Provides information and services related to financial aid and scholarships.

Provides links for filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Financial Wellness
Provides money lessons to navigate through college and beyond. Goal of empowering students with the knowledge and tools to make informed financial decisions and accomplish their financial goals for a lifetime.
University Counseling Center
The UCC provides services to support your well-being, which include, but not limited to, Self-Help tools, Drop-in and 24/7 support.
Disability Resources and services
412-648-7890
Student Support Services
Provides advising, skills- building workshops, leadership training, and academic tutoring as well as lots of fun social outings and activities helping first-generation and low-income students to make the most of their time at Pitt.
University Student Health Service
Provides clinical and counseling services to students.
Graduate Student Resources
Provides links to wellness resources for graduate and professional students.
Campus Police Non-Emergency Number
412-624-4040
On-Campus Emergencies (24/7)
412-624-2121

Local COVID-19 Resources

Pitt Emergency Management Website
Guidance and information related to the University’s pandemic response.
Student Emergency Assistance Fund
The Fund, to be administered at the direction of the Provost, will be used to provide financial support for degree-seeking students of the University of Pittsburgh with unanticipated and insurmountable expenses related to emergency situations that may result in students facing financial hardship.
Pitt Pantry
Provides food assistance to University of Pittsburgh students, staff, and faculty.
Allegheny County COVID-19 Website
Resources from the Allegheny County Health Department.
COVID-19 Hotline
888-856-2774
24/7 hotline for questions and concerns about COVID-19 from Allegheny County Health Department and United Way 211.
Free Food Distribution Sites
Map displaying locations of free food distribution sites in the region.
COVID-19 Resources (Pittsburgh, PA)
Managed by Ehrrin Keenan, Operations Manager at Bridge to the Mountains

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