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Allegheny County Department of Human Services -
Resource Guides
Food Assistance
Greater Pittsburgh Food Bank - Food Assistance Directory
Online search for a food assistance program by neighborhood, ZIP code or name of program.
Under/Uninsured Resource Guide by the Allegheny County Health Department
For the most current edition, look for the link to the guide on the Health Department's homepage.
HUD/HAP Contracted Providers of Housing Directory
A detailed listing of shelters, transitional housing, bridge housing, PennFree housing, permanent housing and supportive services for the homeless population in our area.
OID Fact Sheets OID Fact Sheets are brief explanations of important subjects regarding the DHS Office of Intellectual Disability and the MR service system, especially in Allegheny County.
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services Resource GuideDrug and Alcohol Services Guide for Court Personnel
Provides a listing of mental health services that can assist school personnel as well as parents with children and adolescents involved with the mental health system.
Information for Allegheny County court personnel about the drug and alcohol services/treatment requirements and options for individuals involved in the justice system.
Taking Charge of your Child's Mental Health -- A Parent's Guide
Provided to help parents make informed decisions about a child's mental health, to relieve some of the confusion and to learn about the voluntary treatment and the accessible, culturally competent, integrated and comprehensive human services available to help meet the mental health needs of your child.
Where to Call -- Directory of Mental Health and Drug and Alcohol Services
Names and contact information of organizations in Allegheny County that provide a wide range of services for persons with mental health or substance use disorders.
Group-related Resource Guides
Community Resources for People with DisabilitiesFamily Resource GuideProvides user-friendly, web-based information about an extensive variety and number of resources of interest to parents of children with disabilities.
Provides information of specific use to persons with disabilities. Disclaimer: Inclusion in this document is not an endorsement by the Allegheny County Department of Human Services.
Southwestern Pennsylvania Resource Guide of Behavioral Health Providers for Persons who are Deaf, Deafblind or Hard of Hearing
General-purpose Resource Guide
Community Referral Packet
A resource guide for social/human services professionals to assist in identifying resources, both within the DHS system and throughout the community, for the individuals they serve. The Community Referral Packet is maintained by the Information & Referral Desk and is updated as needed.Topics in this guide include the following:
Child care
Communications: Telephone - Internet - Message help
Crisis hotlines
Early intervention
Employment
Entitlements
Family Support Centers
Fathers’/men’s resources
Financial help
Food
Furniture / household Items
Grandparents raising children
HIV/AIDS and sexually transmitted diseases
Housing
Identification
Legal
Legal services – Children’s Court
Mental retardation/intellectual disability
Mentoring
Parenting education
Pregnancy – support/counseling/residential
Service Coordination Units
Sexual minorities
Telephone and message help - communications
Utility assistance
Veteran services
Violence prevention and help for people who are incarcerated, ex-offenders and their families
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