Pittsburgh-based resources

A friendly note from your friendly Academic Advisor Glenn

Welcome to Pittsburgh! This fantastic city will be your home for the next two months, and we want to make sure you have access to any support systems you may need during that time. We hope that you’ll be able to get everything possible out of the SURE program, so these resources should help alleviate any stress that could arise elsewhere. We’ve collated the following list of Pittsburgh-based resources to assist you, should you have need during the program.

–Glenn

Sponsored CMU ID

A CMU sponsored ID is an optional, additional expense for students that can provide the following:

• General building access

• Fitness Center Access (classes not included)

• Library access & borrowing of books

• CMU campus shuttles & escort services

  • Please note that Pittsburgh Bus Transit is not included

Pittsburgh Bus/Transit Pass

If you would like to utilize public transit to get from your program housing to campus, or to explore what Pittsburgh has to offer, please see the below links for more information:

• Current Bus Fares

• Getting a bus/fare pass

• Personally, I recommend both Google Maps (for optimal mapping and outlining of routes) and the Transit app (for real-time tracking of busses) to coordinate bus plans

Medical/Wellness Resources

If you find yourself in need of physical, mental, or emotional attention, please utilize these local institutions for assistance:

• UPMC Urgent Care Shadyside

  • 5231 Centre Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15232

  • 412-623-4114

• UPMC Presbyterian Hospital

  • 200 Lothrop St, Pittsburgh, PA 15213

  • 412-755-2307

• Allegheny Health Network Emergency Care Brentwood

  • 3290 Saw Mill Run Blvd, Brentwood, PA 15227

• Resolve Crisis Services

  • 333 North Braddock Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213

  • 1-888-796-8226

• Allies for Health and Well-Being

  • Medical support and community-based resources for individuals living with or at risk for HIV, viral hepatitis, and other sexually transmitted infections

  • Local support and resources for members of the LGBTQ community

Food Insecurity

If you find yourself struggling with having enough food to get through your time here, please contact the following resource for assistance:

• Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank 412-460-3663 ext. 655

Finding a Faith Community

If you are part of a religious community and want to find a local community during your

time here, please use the following resource to find a faith community:

• CMU Council of Religious Advisors