About Us

In 1978, thirteen women joined forces and devoted their time, effort, and resources to establish the North Hills Women's Center (NHWC). Equipped with a budget of just $13.78, NHWC developed a specialized program of intervention, support, and educational services for victims of DV in the northern and western regions of Allegheny County. In November of 1982, NHWC incorporated as Crisis Center North. In 1983, CCN became a program member of the Pennsylvania Coalition Against DV (PCADV). Last year, CCN became a one million dollar organization which continues to provide free direction to victims of DV and work toward ending the cycle of violence within our community.

In order to accomplish this mission, the Agency commits to: (1) Provide trauma informed services that empower those victimized by DV; (2) Expand awareness about the impact that DV has on the community; (3) Provide community members with viable options to interrupt the cycle of violence; and (4) Improve the response of systems to meet the needs of DV victims