Pgh Homeless Outreach Coordinating Committee

Who is the Homeless Outreach
Coordinating Committee?
The Homeless Outreach Coordinating Committee (HOCC) mission is to serve as a consultation and support team for homeless outreach case managers.

HOCC is composed of homeless service providers, business representatives, mental health and D&A professionals. For a full listing of members click here. Together, our mission as a committee of concerned homeless service providers is to addresses the complex issues and challenges faced by homeless people living in Pittsburgh.

Most homeless people are living in shelters or doubling up with families and friends. On any given night in Pittsburgh, it is estimated that there are more then 2,000 people who are homeless. This population can benefit from the homeless support services that are organizations can provide them.

People who live on the streets represent less then 10% of the total homeless population in Pittsburgh. These individuals are usually single adults struggling with chronic illness such as addiction to drugs or alcohol, serious mental disabilities, or both. Many are veterans. Many have been on the streets for several streets on any given night in Pittsburgh.

Photo By: Doug Michaels
                             Photo By: Doug Michaels