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When home is where the hurt is...
we’ll give you shelter from the storm.

Our mission is to end intimate partner violence in the lives of women and their children

  • Is the person you love abusing you?
  • Do you know someone being abused by their partner?
  • Don't know where to turn for help?

If you answered "Yes" to these, please know that you are not alone.

There is help. There is hope.

The Women's Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh provides a 24-hour crisis hotline, temporary shelter, counseling and support groups, advocacy and support services for women victims of domestic violence and their children.

Our services are free and confidential.
We also provide school and community education and professional training on the scope and dynamics of domestic violence.

Call our 24-hour Hotline at 412-687-8005 or
toll free, 877-338-TALK (8255) for help or more information.

Our Friend, Christina Aguilera

Christina's willingness to shine a spotlight on the issue of domestic violence and on the help available at Women’s Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh, an agency in her hometown, gives inspiration and hope to domestic violence survivors and their families. Thank you, Christina!
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VIDEO: Speak Out Against Domestic Violence

The objective of this video is to engage, educate and empower viewers with an emotional, impactful message about Avon Foundation's global Speak Out Against Domestic Violence campaign. (courtesy Avon Foundation)
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30% to 60% of perpetrators of partner abuse also abuse children in the household…
Witnessing violence between one’s parents or caretakers is the strongest risk factor of transmitting violent behavior from one generation to the next.

News & Announcements

  • Highmark Shop to Stop Domestic Violence
    The 7th annual Highmark Shop to Stop Domestic Violence event was on November 1, 2009 at the Galleria in Mt. Lebanon.  Click here to see pictures.

Women’s Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization – donations to which are tax deductible to the fullest extent permitted by law. The official registration and financial information of the Women’s Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll free, within Pennsylvania, 1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.

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