Peoples Oakland

Peoples Oakland Peoples Oakland is a community based non-profit recovery and wellness center providing professional a Social
2. Spiritual
3. Environmental
4. Occupational
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Providing professional and holistic social rehabilitative services for adults living with symptoms of serious and persistent mental illness, Peoples Oakland has a unique history and mission in the Pittsburgh area. Peoples Oakland has pioneered high quality programs engaging mental health consumers in powerful voluntary partnerships leading to ongoing recovery from mental illness and substance abus

e. We are committed to future growth and furthering our vision that cultivating a culture of love and social connectedness is fundamental in developing the personal insights and positive coping skills necessary to achieve stability and success. Peoples Oakland is staffed by Master’s Level Counselors providing members with regular therapeutic intervention. Counselors work with members to form reparative relationships from long term maladaptive thinking and adverse life experiences. Peoples Oakland programs are based on recovery and *wellness principals and holistic interventions assisting those with psychiatric disabilities in living, learning, and working in the community.

*Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) identifies the eight dimensions of wellness:

1. Physical
6. Intellectual
7. Emotional
8. Financial

Calling all PO Member Speakers!Are you interested in joining the Panels Program? Would you like to know more about Panel...
08/22/2025

Calling all PO Member Speakers!
Are you interested in joining the Panels Program?
Would you like to know more about Panels?
Attend a free training this Monday, August 25th, 12 pm-2 pm!
Lunch Provided 😊

Hello! Please see our updated September Program Calendar. Hope to see you soon!🌻
08/21/2025

Hello! Please see our updated September Program Calendar. Hope to see you soon!🌻

Last trip to the pool for the season - what a great day!😎
08/14/2025

Last trip to the pool for the season - what a great day!😎

📣Attention Members! Before the season ends, how about one more visit to the Settlers Cabin Wave Pool!🌊 Thursday, August ...
08/08/2025

📣Attention Members! Before the season ends, how about one more visit to the Settlers Cabin Wave Pool!🌊
Thursday, August 14th - leave around 11:30 am, return by 3 pm.
$6 admission + anything extra for snacks.

There are just a few seats available in the van, or you can meet us there. Please let Andrea know if you'd like to go!
andreat@peoplesoakland.org
412-683-7140 x 237

We are grateful for the partnership!🧡
08/06/2025

We are grateful for the partnership!🧡

The Allegheny County Jail relies on the hard work and passionate dedication of the volunteers in nearly all departments. One such group of volunteers from Peoples Oakland operates the “Bridging the Gap” program, which provides education and resource referrals to incarcerated and recently released individuals suffering from mental illness.

To express their gratitude, ACJ staff joined Peoples Oakland's monthly cookout to prepare and serve food and engage with program participants in a relaxed environment.

Read more at https://www.alleghenycounty.us/Government/County-Jail/Jail-News-of-Interest/News/08052025-Jail-Staff-Members-Volunteer-at-Peoples-Oakland.

  is almost here! But you don’t have to wait until August 5th - early giving is now open!Every donation made now through...
08/01/2025

is almost here! But you don’t have to wait until August 5th - early giving is now open!

Every donation made now through August 5th at 11:59 PM counts toward our total. And the Pittsburgh Foundation will add to it from the $500,000 in prorated incentive funds for organizations in Allegheny County!

Your generosity helps us provide vital mental health and recovery services, including psychiatric rehabilitation, vocational support, and community integration programming. Thank You!!💜
https://www.pittsburghgives.org/organization/peoplesoakland

07/31/2025

Hello Peoples Oakland,

We’re excited to share that our new beautiful elevator is now up and running 😀

Accessibility and convenience just got a major upgrade. Thank you for your patience during the installation.

Come check it out!

August 9, 2025 • 2PM – 5PMOakland Avenue (between Sennott & Forbes Avenues)FREE & Open to the Public 🥳Join us for a fun-...
07/30/2025

August 9, 2025 • 2PM – 5PM
Oakland Avenue (between Sennott & Forbes Avenues)
FREE & Open to the Public 🥳

Join us for a fun-filled afternoon the whole family will love! Our Oakland Family Day Celebration is packed with free activities, live entertainment, and creative experiences that highlight the vibrant spirit of Oakland.

What to Expect:
🎵 Live music from Kidmental
🎈 Airbrush tattoos and balloon art
👸🏼 Meet & greet with Elsa and Snow White from Enchanted Experiences
💡 Hands-on fun with Carnegie Library & Carnegie Museums
🛍 Shop local with vendors from Argyle Studio
🛒 Enjoy exclusive discounts from nearby Oakland businesses

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with your community and enjoy an exciting day out in the heart of Oakland. 💙

Hey Members!This year, there are three options for the Gateway Clipper. You may choose one or all three!The cruise optio...
07/18/2025

Hey Members!

This year, there are three options for the Gateway Clipper. You may choose one or all three!
The cruise option that has the MOST names signed up for by Monday, August 11th, will be the cruise we'll go on!

Please the attached for all the details on each cruise option, including menu items for each.

If you have any questions or would like to submit your selections, please contact Wilma: wilmas@peoplesoakland.org
412-683-7140 x 248

Fun & Refreshing day at the Wave Pool!🌊☀️
07/09/2025

Fun & Refreshing day at the Wave Pool!🌊☀️

Address

3433 Bates Street
Pittsburgh, PA
15213

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4pm
Friday 8:30am - 4pm

Telephone

+14126837140

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About Us

Peoples Oakland is a private non-profit agency established by local residents as a community, planning and organizing agency. Originally, the mission was to enhance the integrity of the community through communications and negotiation among residents, merchants and institutional representatives. Peoples Oakland was very successful in its early organizing efforts, leading to the development of several community wide planning structures which still operate today.

The Peoples Oakland Mental Health Program was founded in response to the crisis faced by thousands of state mental hospital patients who, through deinstitutionalization programs, were released into the community with few supporters or social connections. Peoples Oakland began to organize former state hospital patients, providing education to support them in advocating for the rights.