The Team!

Our staff has over 35 years of experience, devoting themselves to enhancing the well-being others.  Our flexibility has allowed us to engage in a range of positions, both volunteer and work related; thus, heightening our overall experience.  We have been committed to providing and coordinating services for the vulnerable/high risk populations throughout Allegheny County.  The Worx, currently provides a vast majority of services to individuals in community corrections/halfway house, treatment facilities and throughout the community.  Our staff is skilled in working with minority and marginalized communities. We work closely with those individuals who identify as black, brown and LGBTQIA.  To date, The Worx, provides services in the following neighborhoods and surrounding areas; McKees Rocks, Braddock, Beltzhoover, North Side, Hazelwood, Mt. Oliver, Knoxville, Homestead and Mon Valley.   Our strong verbal and written communication skills allow us to effectively advocate for the individuals and families we serve.  Here at The Worx, we work diligently to support and promote self-sufficiency, by facilitating mentoring psychotherapy or psycho-education groups and/or workshops.  It is important to us to focus on the person not the problem.  Combined our staff offers academia expertise in social work, child development, family relations, sociology, trauma informed care, case management, housing and lived experience around intimate partner violence, mental health, substance use and the criminal justice system.  Here at The Worx, our support staff displays Accountability and Motivation as they empower our participants to play an active role in their recovery and long-term success.