As part of PCSI’s ongoing professional development program, staff recently completed QPR Gatekeeper Training sponsored by NAMI Keystone Pennsylvania. QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer. The training helps participants learn how to recognize warning signs of suicide, respond with care, and connect someone in crisis with appropriate support. PCSI staff work with individuals and … [Read more...]

This summer, PCSI is excited to participate in the Learn & Earn Program, administered by Partner4Work in collaboration with the City of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County. Learn & Earn provides summer job opportunities for young people ages 14 to 23, helping participants gain work experience, build professional skills, and explore future career pathways. Through the program, PCSI is … [Read more...]

About the Event Pittsburgh Community Services, Inc. (PCSI) is partnering with Allegheny Health Network’s Center for Inclusion Health to host a Health Resource Fair at PCSI’s office on North Craig Street in Oakland. The event will bring together community partners to provide health-related resources, support, and information for people and their pets. See below for additional … [Read more...]

About the Program Are you an experienced food service worker looking to take your career to the next level? Pittsburgh Community Services, Inc. (PCSI) is offering a free ServSafe Manager Certification class for City of Pittsburgh residents in July. If you have worked in the food service industry for at least one year, this is your chance to earn your ServSafe Manager Certification at no … [Read more...]

Many people know PCSI for the monthly Housing List we publish, but as Pittsburgh’s Community Action Agency, we offer much more. This summer, PCSI launched The Next Step, a new monthly newsletter designed to share information about PCSI programs, upcoming events, employment and training opportunities, community resources, success stories, and other updates that may be helpful to Pittsburgh and … [Read more...]