In-Home & Community Supports are provided in the individual’s home or community and provide an opportunity for individuals to experience greater independence and build new skills.
Emmaus’ competent and caring staff assist individuals in acquiring, maintaining and improving self-help, domestic, socialization, and adaptive skills.
In-Home
This service is offered in a participant’s home or community setting, with days and hours tailored to individual needs. Emmaus staff assist individuals in engaging with the community and maintaining home routines, focusing on personalized goals to promote independence.
Companion
Through our Companion Service, Emmaus provides supervision and support to individuals living in private homes. Our dedicated staff assist with daily living activities while prioritizing health and safety.
Community Participation Support
This service offers opportunities and support for community inclusion while the Emmaus staff help individuals to build interest, skills, and potential for competitive integrated employment. The service is provided in community locations.
Have questions about our Community Services?
Please contact our In-Home Services Program Manager, Lauren Zak at 412-381-0277 ext. 280. Or…
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Services consist of support in the general areas of self-care, communication, fine and gross motor skills, mobility, therapeutic activities, personal adjustment, relationship development, socialization, and use of community resources. Home and Community Supports is scheduled in 15-minute units, and is provided at a one to one staff / individual ratio.
The Emmaus mission calls us to share our lives with one another.
Every time we welcome a new resident at Emmaus, we commit to providing the highest quality of care to that person for the rest of his or her life. That means sharing meals, working together, holding celebrations, facing our challenges, and building friendships. We value the unique gifts that each of our residents brings to this Community.
Meet Patty.
When her mother moved into a nursing home, Patty found a new and permanent home here with Emmaus.
Meet Camille & Frank.
After their mother passed, this brother and sister found a good quality of life together at Emmaus.
Meet Gina.
She lives in a beautiful Emmaus home with two housemates, and works in a vocational training program five days a week.
Meet Matt.
Matt’s parents recognized the need for a long term plan for Matt when the day came that they could no longer care for him.
Latest Emmaus Announcements
Penguins vs. Dallas Stars Hockey Raffle Tickets Now Available!
See the Penguins take on the Dallas Stars! Saturday, March 28th, at 5:00pm Take a Chance on winning FOUR tickets! Drawing to be held on 03/16/2026. $5.00 donation per ticket!
Ken Wagner Award Nominations Now Open
The Emmaus Community of Pittsburgh is accepting nominations for the 2026 Ken Wagner Award for Outstanding Service! The Ken Wagner Award for Outstanding Service is given annually to someone who
Emmaus Community of Pittsburgh Named “Best Nonprofit” by South West Regional Chamber of Commerce
Thank you to the South West Regional Chamber of Commerce for naming Emmaus Community of Pittsburgh as the “Best Nonprofit” at their 2025 Awards of Excellence! We appreciate everyone who