Immigration; Mental Health; Community Policing; Drug Pricing
Immigration; Mental Health; Community Policing; Drug Pricing
LGBTQIA+ Issues ; Environmental Health; Reproductive Rights; Climate Change;
LGBTQIA+ Issues ; Environmental Health; Reproductive Rights; Climate Change;
Global Health Policy; Diversity in Education; Abortion;
Global Health Policy; Diversity in Education; Abortion;
The Social Medicine Fellows have a long-standing commitment to advocacy for community health. Here are some of the issues we have gathered resources on. We will update this page as we publish new newsletters.
Connect with others working on similar issues
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PITT RESOURCES
Pitt Students for One Health - PSOH:
Sign up for communication through Slack!
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
UrbanKind is also the home of the Black Environmental Collective and Trust Trees initiatives.
Please review their partnership expectations if you’re interested in getting involved!
Join their email list for event updates/advocacy opportunities
Check their Action Alerts to learn about upcoming climate decisions or request legal assistance for a specific issue.
Clean Energy Justice Convergence
Community voices present included climate activists of the Lummi and Tsleil-Waututh Nations, SWPA Grassroots Town Halls, 350 Pittsburgh, Group Against Smog & Pollution, Tree Pittsburgh and Uptown Partners. One partner on this list is Putting Down Roots whose founder keeps a blog about local climate events and advocacy updates.
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Phipp’s Homegrown Edible Garden Program
Started in 2013 in Hazelwood, a neighborhood considered a food desert. The program installs raised-bed vegetable gardens (there are toxins in the soil due to Pittsburgh pollution) for residents as well as leads classes and other support to learn gardening.
Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
A member of the Feeding America Network, the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank serves 11 neighboring counties in Southwestern Pennsylvania. They are involved in all steps of the food process, including sourcing to an independently-owned warehouse facility, distribution, missions/outreach, and food delivery to families.
The Pittsburgh Food Policy Council
Aims to support a just, equitable, and sustainable food system. The council is made up of university, community members, and policymakers, nonprofit, and farm entities from Southwest PA. They host projects like the Food Equality Ambassador program and Food Justice fund as well as organize various working groups and monthly meetings to get involved with.
Develops and supports food-growing initiatives. They have three farm locations (Braddock Farms, Garden Dreams, and Shiloh Farms), which allow for their educational and workforce development programming as well as access to fresh produce to surrounding communities at weekly farm stands during the summer. They also host school garden curricula and youth and adult workshops to teach people how to grow food.
Just Harvest (est. 1986) aims to “address hunger in Allegheny County at its root - economic injustice - through a focus on public policy, food access, and community power.” It runs the Fresh Access program, which allows shoppers to use their food stamps - as well as credit and debit cards - to buy fresh, nutritious, and locally-grown food. Food Bucks give food stamp shoppers an extra $2 to spend on fruits/vegetables for every $5 they spend; Fresh Access services are available at 15 area farmers markets from May to November.
A local nonprofit that stops good food in restaurants and grocery stores from going to waste by redirecting it to organizations such as food banks, community centers, and health clinics that directly serve those experiencing food insecurity. Volunteer for their food rescue program or donate food.
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Pitt
The School of Medicine has a robust Mental Health Program with both a psychiatry and therapy team that is both free of charge and highly confidential. To meet with a provider, please reach out to the provider directly via the email listed on their website.
The University Counseling Center
Any student interested in the UCC can call Drop-In Services at 412-648-7930 (Mon-Fri 9am-4pm). You can meet with a clinician virtually or in person to discuss your needs.
Student Health Advocacy Resource Program (SHARP)
SHARP is an anonymous service for students who may be struggling with a variety of issues, including depression, sleep, academic worries, etc. Visit their website to learn more about their services and explore a wide array of mental health resources.
Pitt Med Wellness Committee
The wellness committee organizes events promoting mental wellbeing.
Community Resources
NAMI offers support groups for individuals, families, and caregivers who are affected by mental illness. The groups are led by trained, peer facilitators who know what you are going through. Support groups are confidential, free of charge, and are determined by county of residence.
Everyone experiences moments of crisis in life. You might be struggling with depression or substance abuse. Or maybe you’re overwhelmed by problems at work, feeling lonely, or having a conflict with a loved one. Whether your problem is large or small, talking with someone can help. Most of all, don’t wait for a problem to get out of control. Just call resolve Crisis Services for help at 1-888-796-8226.
Their walk-in crisis center is located at 333 North Braddock Ave.
resolve is a 24-hour, 365-day crisis service that’s free to all Allegheny County residents. Our services are sponsored by both Allegheny County and UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital.
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Allies for Health and Wellbeing
Provides safe shelter to LGBTQ youth experiencing homelessness as well as emotional support and resources to help them develop the skills to live independently.
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A Youth-led movement to promote civic engagement, education, and direct action to eliminate the epidemic of gun violence. Connect with the Pittsburgh Chapter!
Helping Out Our People (H.O.O.P)
People who have been affected by gun violence organize healing groups, and mentorship programs and advocate to prevent gun violence and promote healing from trauma.
The Greater Pittsburgh Coalition Against Violence
Forms partnerships to prevent violence throughout Pittsburgh and Allegheny county.
South Pittsburgh Coalition for Peace
Founded in response to the shooting death of Carrick High School Student. They interrupt violent gang members through their South Pittsburgh Peacekeepers program.
Squirrel Hill Stands Against Gun Violence
Founded by the Dor Hadash Social Action Committee following the Tree of Life Synagogue attack to advocate for legislation that reduces gun violence.
A trusted voice that provides resources, education and supports communities to prvent gun violence.
