Resources for Faculty, Staff, and Students

Students and other members of the University of Pittsburgh community have a number of resources at their disposal. Bolded phone numbers are available 24/7.

Education

Not sure who to contact about an education issue? See the OSA's Who Should I Contact page.

Reporting a Concern

Institution Name/Online Reporting Phone Email
UPSOM Office of the Learning Environment (PAIR): Any issues related to the Learning Environment at UPSOM Dr. Reis: 412-648-2884 (confidential voicemail)
Dr. Mars: 412-648-9690 (confidential voicemail)
reise@pitt.edu
wmars@pitt.edu
UPSOM Ombuds Office: Issues that cannot be resolved by other offices    
UPSOM UPSOM Dean on Call 412-648-7622 (available 24/7)  
University of Pittsburgh Pitt Concern Connection 800-468-5768
412-903-3456 (text only)
 
UPMC GME Concern Hotline 844-463-4362  
UPMC UPMC Compliance Helpline 877-983-8442  

Learning Environment

Name Phone Email
Dr. Evelyn Reis: Associate Dean of the Office of the Learning Environment (Medical Students) 412-648-2884
(confidential voicemail)
reise@pitt.edu
Dr. Wendy Mars: Assistant Dean of the Office of the Learning Environment (Graduate Students) 412-648-9690 (confidential voicemail) wmars@pitt.edu

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Name Phone Email
Dr. Chenits Pettigrew: Associate Dean for the Office for the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at UPSOM 724-648-8987 cpettigrew@medschool.pitt.edu
Office for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
 - Make a Report (harassment and discrimination)
 - File a Grievance (accommodations)
 - Disclose Veteran or Disability Status
 
- Request Religious Accommodations
 - Diverse Population Resources
 - Disability Resources
 - Civil Rights & Title IX Resources
412-648-7890  diversity@pitt.edu
Disability Shuttle 412-648-7890  

Absence Requests

Name
UPSOM Absence Request Form
MS3 and MS4 Absence Request Form: This form should not be used for last minute emergencies (same day/24 hours or less). Please contact your coordinator directly if you have an immediate request.​

IT Support and Scaife Room Reservations

Name Phone Email
Health Sciences IT
 - Submit a Ticket
412-648-2222   
IT Help Desk
 - Submit a Ticket
 - Text Support Chat
 - Email Support Team
 - Visit a Drop in Location
 - Search How To Articles
 
- Check Service Outages
 
- Service Catalog
412-624-4357 (available 24/7)  
Scaife Room Request Form: Christine Bewszka 412-648-8714 clb223@pitt.edu
Scaife Room Set-Up Form: Mary Jo O’Donnell   odonnellm5@upmc.edu
Instructional Technologist: Classroom AV, Computer Support and OMED Equipment Questions: Gregory Wagner or Josh Howell 412-648-8289
412-973-9379
gjw20@pitt.edu
joh196@pitt.edu

Pre-Clinical Education (Medical Students Only)

Name Phone Email
Dr. Jason Rosenstock: Associate Dean of the Office of Medical Education
 - Schedule a Meeting
412-648-8714 rosenstockjb@upmc.edu
Dr. Lisa Borghesi: Assistant Dean of the Office of Medical Education 412-383-7074 borghesi@pitt.edu
Dr. Eloho Ufomata: Assistant Dean of the Office of Medical Education 412-648-4542 elu9@pitt.edu

Clinical Education (Medical Students Only)

Name Phone Email
Dr. Raquel Buranosky: Associate Dean of the Office of Clinical Education
 - Schedule a Meeting
412-648-4542 buranoskyr@upmc.edu

Student Affairs (Medical Students Only)

Name Phone Email
Dr. Alda Maria Gonzaga: Associate Dean of the Office of Student Affairs at UPSOM 412-692-4888 gonzagaa@upmc.edu
Dr. Suzi Templer: Assistant Dean of the Office Student Affairs at UPSOM 412-648-8937 templersj@upmc.edu

Graduate Studies (Graduate Students Only)

Name Phone Email
Dr. Saleem Khan: Associate Dean of the Office of Graduate Studies 412-648-9025 khan@pitt.edu

Safety

Name Phone
University of Pittsburgh Police Department
 - Submit an Anonymous Tip
 
- Sign up for Crime Text Alerts
 
- Sign up for Emergency Notification Service (ENS) Text Alerts
 - Rave Guardian App For Additional Reporting Options
 - Emergency Situation Information and Resources
412-624-2121 (on campus emergency)
412-624-4040 (on campus non-emergency)
SafeRider and Walking Escort Services: Safe transportation during the evening and early morning hours 412-648-2255
Welfare Check: Public Safety officer and HEART clinician 412-624-2121 
City of Pittsburgh Police
 - File a Report
 - Silent Complaint Form
 - Police Submission of Tips Forms
911 (emergencies)
311 or 412-255-2621 (non-emergency)
412-323-7800 (tips requiring immediate attention)

Crisis Resources

Name Phone
Re:solve Mental Health Crisis Services: Emergency mental health counseling and access to mobile mental health assistance, walk-in service available 888-796-8226 (available 24/7)
Crisis Text Line: Crisis counseling helpline Text HOME to 741741
The WarmLine: Peer mental health hotline 866-661-9276 (available 9am to 1am)
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Suicide prevention counseling helpline 988 (call or text, available 24/7)
SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline: Crisis support service for those who are experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters 800-985-5990 (available 24/7)
Trevor Lifeline: LGBTQ+ focused counseling helpline 866-488-7386 (available 24/7)
Text START to 678-678
Trans Lifeline: Trans focused counseling helpline 877-565-8860 (available 24/7)
National Domestic Violence Hotline: Domestic violence helpline and resources 800-799-7233 (available 24/7)
PA Get Help Now: Supportive services for help with substance use 800-662-4357
Center of Victims of Crime: Supportive services for victims of all types of crime
 - Contact Form
866-644-2882 (available 24/7)
Pittsburgh Action Against Rape (PAAR): Supportive services for victims of sexual assault 866-363-7273 (available 24/7)
ChildLine: Report child abuse or neglect  800-932-1313
Allegheny County DHS Office of Children, Youth and Families: Report child abuse or neglect 412-473-2000
Adult Protective Services: Report the abuse of an adult with an intellectual or physical disability 800-490-8505
Area Agency on Aging Protective Services: Report abuse of older adults and supportive services for older adults 412-350-6905
Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence
 - Find Local Center
 
Domestic Violence Services of SWPA 1-800-791-4000 (available 24/7)
Women's Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh
 - Emergency Shelter
 - Support Groups
 - Adult Individual Therapy
 - Children's Counseling
 - Children's Advocacy Program (CAP)
 - Advocacy for Refugees, Immigrants, and Limited-English
 - Advocacy for LGBTQIA+ Folx
 - Legal Advocacy
412-687-8005 (available 24/7)
Text: 412-744-8445 (9am-5pm)
Alle-Kiski Area Hope Center: Helps victims of domestic violence, homeless families and their pets 1-888-299-4673 (available 24/7)
Persad Center: LGBTQ-affirming mental health services and LGBTQ-affirming drug and alcohol treatment 412-303-5063 (available 24/7)

Health and Wellness

Name Phone
UPSOM Mental Health Team 412-648-7930
412-648-7930 x1 (after hours)
Student Health Advocacy Resource Program (SHARP): Anonymous referral and advocacy service for medical students at UPSOM  
Pitt Student Health Services
 
- Student Health's Patient Portal
 - Stress Free Zone
 - Immunizations
 - Medical Services
 - Psychiatry Services
412-383-1800
Pitt Pharmacy
 
- New Patient Registration
 - Transfer a Prescription from Home
 - Refill a Prescription
 - Order Over the Counter Items
412-383-1850
Pitt Counseling Center
 
- Services
 - Find an Off Campus Provider
 
Thrive@Pitt
 
- Find Resources
 
Planned Parenthood of Western Pennsylvania 1-800-230-7526
Text: 412-424-6827 (confidential text line for questions)
Pathway to Care and Recovery: 24/7 walk-in help with substance use 412-325-7550
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Addiction Services and Programs 412-692-2273

Care and Resources

Name Phone Email
Pitt Care Managers: Student Affairs program to educate and connects student to a variety of campus and community resources to help them meet their needs
 - Online Referral Form
 - View Care Resources
412-624-5756 pittcares@pitt.edu
Pitt Food Pantry: Campus run food bank
 - Hours and Appointment Signup
 
- Donate
412-624-5756 pittcares@pitt.edu
Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank    
Pittsburgh Food Bank Directory: Directory of food banks in the Pittsburgh area    
Thriftsburgh: On campus thrift store    
Pitt and Community Assistance Resources Library Guide    
211 of Southwestern PA: Helps residents of SW PA connect to several food, housing, financial, and other resources in the community
 - N-1-1 Special Services List
211 or 888‑856‑2773  

Housing

Name Phone Email
Pitt Residence Life
 - Maintenance Requests
 - Browse University Owned Housing
412-648-1200 reslife@pitt.edu
Pitt Student Emergency Assistance Fund 877‑428‑8844  
Allegheny Link: Services and support finding housing in Allegheny County, walk-ins available
 - Guide to Affordable Housing
866-730-2368 (available 24/7) alleghenylink@alleghenycounty.us
PA Housing Search: A free resource to help you find a home that fits your needs and budget    
Action Housing Inc: Services and support finding housing 412-281-2102  
Allegheny County Housing Authority: Affordable housing
  - Apply for Affordable Housing
412-355-8940  
Housing and Urban Development (HUD): Affordable housing 202-708-1112  

Transportation

Name Phone
Pitt Parking, Transportation, & Services
 
- Parking
 - Shuttle Services
 - Public Transportation
 - Biking
 - Car & Vanpools
 - Fleet Services
 
Pittsburgh Regional Transit (formerly Port Authority) 412-442-2000

Financial

Name Phone Email
Pitt Financial Wellness Program: Financial counseling and budgeting   jop131@pitt.edu
janetmcl@pitt.edu
AAMC Financial Wellness For Med School and Beyond: Free counseling on budgeting, borrowing, investing, and other general personal finance topics    
Pitt HR Student Employment Page: Find a variety of on-campus and remote job opportunities just for Pitt students    
Pitt Office of Admissions and Financial Aid: Help make sure you have access to all of the financial resources you are eligible for
 - UPSOM Financial Aid SharePoint
 - External Scholarships List
 - Apply for Financial Aid
 - Billing and Award Letters FAQ
 - Financial Literacy
 - UPSOM Office of Financial Aid Overview
412-648-9891 financial_aid@medschool.pitt.edu

Sustainability

Name Email
Pitt Sustainability Zero Waste Resources: Information on how and where you can recycle, compost, and divert various items.
 - Single Stream Recycling
 - Compostables
 - Batteries
 - Chemicals
 - Electronics (Handheld)
 - Electronics (Large)
 - Fluorescent Bulbs
 - Furniture and Equipment
 - Gloves
 - Ink Toner and Cartridges
 - K-Pods
 - Pharmaceuticals
 - Plastic Bags and Films
 - Plastics
 - Textiles
sustainability@pitt.edu
Pitt Sustainability Student Resources: What you can do to support sustainability on campus. sustainability@pitt.edu

For Faculty and Staff

Name Phone
Pitt Human Resources
 - Child and Family Care
 - Employee Emergency Fund
 - Mental Health and Wellness
 - Financial and Legal Resources
 
- PittPerks
412-624-7000
Life Solutions: Pitt employee assistance program 866-647-3432 (available 24/7)
Faculty and Staff Student Support Guide: Quick reference guide for faculty and staff to support student emotional well-being.  
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Teaching Resources: A searchable database of a variety of support articles, written by Teaching Center staff, that can supplement your instructional needs  
Alliance for Clinical Education’s (ACE) Clinical Faculty Development Series: An overview of different accreditation standards impacting clinical medical educators  
Pitt Research Concierge Program: Designed to reduce administrative burden and promote ease of research at the University of Pittsburgh  
Pitt Proposal Editing Services: Offers proofreading and copy-editing services for all types and sizes of externally sponsored funding proposals  
Pitt Research Navigator: Submit your question and get connected to the right resource for research related questions within one business day