Women's Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh

Women's Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh (WC&S) is a specialized non-profit organization providing comprehensive support services for survivors of domestic violence. Founded in 1974 as one of the first six shelters in the United States, it offers emergency shelter, a 24-hour hotline, and legal and medical advocacy. The organization provides trauma-informed mental health support, children's programs, and community education initiatives. WC&S operates as a critical healthcare-adjacent entity, partnering with local health systems to provide medical advocacy and crisis intervention for victims of intimate partner violence.