Community Description: Located in close proximity to city conveniences, this location provides residents with a view of downtown, as well as quick access to the North, South and East suburbs. Located in the Hill District, Bedford Dwellings consists of family housing, including apartments and two-story row houses. Pittsburgh's first public housing development, Bedford Dwellings is surrounded by churches, is located near Pitt’s facilities, several hospitals, and the Civic Arena. Bedford residents are offered a variety of supportive services, including free access to a computer lab, at the Bedford Hope Center.

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Programs/Services:

• Addison Behavioral Care
  Provider: Addison Behavioral Care Learning
  Location: 2241 Somers Drive
  Program Description: Offers drug and alcohol counseling, support group for women, Respite Care Services (child placement while parent is in-patient mental health and drug treatment center), New Image-youth development and mentoring group, and Family Empowerment Program (family counseling).
• Food Pantry
  Provider: Greater Pittsburgh Community
  Location: Hope Center, 2305 Bedford Ave., 1st Floor
  Program Description: Food distribution for Bedford residents.
• BJWL
  Provider: Family Resources
  Location: 2275 Bedford Ave. (Rear)
  Program Description: Year-round after school and summer academic program is geared to assist children ages 5-12 years and parents with after school day care needs.
• Family Support Center
  Provider: BJWL
  Location: Hope Center, 2305 Bedford Ave., 1st Floor
  Program Description: Bedford Family Support Center is committed to strengthening family relationships among parents, grandparents and caregivers from all communities in the Hill District. The center provides many services that promote positive parenting.
• GED Program
  Provider: Forbes Road Career & Technology Center
  Location: Bedford Hope Center, 2305 Bedford Ave., 1st Floor
  Program Description: Academic preparation and support to obtain a General Equivalency Diploma.
• No Strings
  Provider: Resident volunteers
  Location: 2411 Bedford Ave.
  Program Description: Distribution of free clothing and household items.
  

Amenities:

• Bedford Hope Center – an HACP owned and operated community center that offers a broad range of supportive services for residents.
• Equipped with stove and refrigerator
• Laundry hook-ups
• Parking
  

Transit Information

84A Herron Hill/Oakland
81C Webster

Driving Directions

From downtown, take Centre Avenue to the Hill District. Turn left onto Crawford (one block beyond the Civic Arena). Turn right onto Bedford Avenue. Follow Bedford to the intersection with Somers Drive.

Contact Information

To find out about the availability of HACP properties please contact our Occupancy Department at 412-456-5030, TTY: 412-201-5384, or by e-mailing the Occupancy Department.