The Bedford Hope Center is committed to strengthening communities by assisting all residents in the Bedford community. Located within the Hope Center is the following:
- Bedford Dwellings Management Office 412-456-5000 X:1022
- Bedford Hope Center GED Program 412-456-5000 X: 1030
- Bedford Dwellings Tenant Council 412-682-2840
- Self-Sufficiency Department 412 -456-5000 X:1020, Which consists of the Family Self-Sufficiency Program, (REAL) Realizing Economic Attainment for Life, and the Bedford Hope VI (CSSP) Community Supportive Service Program.
- Resident Employment Program 412-456-5000 X: 1048
- Resident Computer Program 412-456-5000 X: 1027
We also provide a range of services that supports families in achieving success:
- Family and Individual Counseling
- Drug/Alcohol Treatment Referrals
- Crisis Intervention
Employment Opportunities, Training and Education
Moving forward in 2008, we offer an on site Technology center, GED Preparation, Job Search and Training, and Employment Seminars to connect families to information and opportunities leading to life enhancing skills.
The Bedford Hope Center has an on-site GED instructor to assist residents in preparation for the GED exam. Residents can schedule class and/or individual time with the GED instructor. Below are a few links to GED resources:
The Hope Center is equipped with an A. Phillip Randolph Computer Learning Center that has Internet access, office software, resume templates and links to online GED tutorials. The computer lab can be utilized for creating resumes, doing online job searches, computer classes for Adults. Courses offered to adults include:
- Basic Computer Literacy
- Keyboarding
- MS - Word
- MS - Excel
- MS - Powerpoint
- Internet Basics
The Resident Computer Program also offers a Computer Donation Program, where HACP residents can receive a refurbished computer by completing ten computer objectives.
The Hope Center is also equipped with a Youth Computer lab that allows children access to computers for after school activities, robotics program, and our Homework Helper program, which is scheduled to start in Fall 2008.
Intergrated Children's Service Plan
Below please find an opportunity for you to give feedback concerning the Intergrated Children's Service Plan for Allegheny County. Click the link below for more information and to complete the survey.
Upcoming Events
Links to other social services and programs
www.alleghenycounty.us Allegheny County Department of Human Services
www.actionhousing.org Action Houisng
www.citizenobserver.com Crime Prevention Tool
www.apartmentsinpittsburgh.net section 8 aprtment listings
www.alleghenyconference.org child care partnerships info
wpic.upmc.com western psych
www.sbdc.duq.edu Duquesne University Small Business Developmet Center
www.fswp.org Family Services of Western PA
www.hillhouse.org Hill House
www.nhswpa.org Neighborhood Housing Service
www.careerlinkpittsburgh.com Pittsburgh Careerlink
www.ins.state.pa.us PA Medical insurance info
www.cwc.org Center for Victims of Violent Crimes
www.unitedwaypittsburgh.org United Way
www.humanservices.state.pa.us/compass online social service applications for PA residents
