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 | |
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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) |
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UPMC | GME Concern Hotline | 844-463-4362 | |
UPMC | UPMC Compliance Helpline | 877-983-8442 |
Learning Environment
Name | Phone | |
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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 | |
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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 |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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Dr. Saleem Khan: Associate Dean of the Office of Graduate Studies | 412-648-9025 | khan@pitt.edu |
Safety
Name | Phone |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Thrive@Pitt - Find Resources |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 |
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Pitt Parking, Transportation, & Services - Parking - Shuttle Services - Public Transportation - Biking - Car & Vanpools - Fleet Services |
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Pittsburgh Regional Transit (formerly Port Authority) | 412-442-2000 |
Financial
Name | Phone | |
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Pitt Financial Wellness Program: Financial counseling and budgeting | jop131@pitt.edu janetmcl@pitt.edu |
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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 | |
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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 |
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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 |