We're here to help families stay close to their loved ones during medical care.

Who can stay at the Pittsburgh Fisher House?

The Fisher House welcomes families who are supporting a loved one receiving inpatient care at the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System.

To ensure the house remains safe and supportive for everyone, a few basic guidelines apply:

• Guests are family members of a veteran or active-duty service member who is currently receiving inpatient care at the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System.
• Guests have a permanent residence located more than 50 miles from the treating facility.
• Guests are medically stable and able to care for themselves and/or accompanying family members independently during their stay
• All guests follow the house’s guidelines and regulations to help maintain a safe, respectful environment.
• Minor children are welcome if they remain under the supervision of a family member at all times.
• Each family occupies one guest room; rooms accommodate up to four individuals.​

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​How to Request a Stay

Stays at the Pittsburgh Fisher House are coordinated through the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System to ensure fairness and appropriate support for all families.

Step 1: Speak with a VA Social Worker or Provider

To begin the process, the patient or family should let a VA social worker or healthcare provider know they are interested in staying at the House.

• If a procedure is scheduled, we recommend contacting the clinic or provider coordinating the hospitalization.
• If the patient is already admitted, you may ask hospital staff to page a social worker to meet with you and your family.

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Step 2: Eligibility Review and Consult

A VA social worker will conduct a brief screening conversation to confirm eligibility.

• If eligibility requirements are met, the social worker or provider submits a Fisher House consult, which serves as a formal request to the Fisher House Manager.
• Once the consult is received, guests are added to the Fisher House wait list.

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Step 3: Room Availability Notification

Because the house operates on a first-come, first-served basis and is often at or near capacity, room availability cannot be confirmed in advance.

Guests are contacted by the Pittsburgh Fisher House Manager by 10:00 a.m. on the first day of the requested stay to confirm whether a room is available.

We understand that this uncertainty can make planning difficult. When the house is full, additional support options may be available, and staff work closely with families to help identify alternatives when possible.

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Important Notes About Availability

• The Pittsburgh Fisher House does not take reservations.
• Completing a consult does not guarantee a room.
• All prospective guests are required to complete the screening and consult process.

If you have questions or would like to confirm that a consult has been submitted on your behalf, please call 412-360-2030.

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Our Address

​The Pittsburgh Fisher House is located on the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System campus.

4071-4089 University Dr C
​Building 33
Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Room Assignment & Check In

Once eligibility is confirmed, the following information explains how rooms are assigned and what to expect on arrival.

How Room Assignments Are Coordinated

Guest stays are coordinated through the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System. Referrals to the Fisher House are made by a VA social worker or healthcare provider.

Rooms are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis, and reservations are not taken in advance. Once a referral is received, guests are added to the Fisher House wait list.

Families are contacted by 10:00 a.m. on the first day of their requested stay to confirm whether a room is available.

Because the house is often at or near capacity, availability cannot be confirmed prior to the day of arrival.

​We understand this uncertainty can make planning difficult, and our staff works closely with families to provide support and alternative options when needed.

If you have questions or would like to confirm that a referral has been submitted on your behalf, please call 412-360-2030.

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If a Room Is Not Immediately Available

When the Fisher House is full, guest requests remain on the wait list. In many cases, Fisher House staff may be able to assist with temporary lodging through Hotels for Heroes, a program sponsored by the Fisher House Foundation.

Hotels for Heroes uses donated hotel points to place families in nearby hotels at no cost to the guest. If a room becomes available at the Fisher House during that stay, families are asked to transition to the house for the remainder of their time.

Hotels for Heroes assistance is available during normal business hours.

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Check-In Information

Check-in at the Pittsburgh Fisher House is available:

• Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
• The management office is open 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• The office is closed evenings, weekends, and all federal holidays

Weekend or after-hours check-ins can be accommodated when arranged in advance with the Fisher House Manager during normal business hours.