General Info

The Allegheny County Department of Human Services (DHS) is responsible for providing and administering publicly-funded human services to Allegheny County residents. DHS is dedicated to meeting these human services needs, most particularly for the county's most vulnerable populations, through an extensive range of information exchange, prevention, early intervention, crisis intervention, case management and after-care services. DHS provides a wide range of services, including services for older adults; mental health and drug and alcohol services (includes 24-hour crisis counseling); child protective services; at-risk child development and education; hunger services; emergency shelters and housing for the homeless; energy assistance; non-emergency medical transportation; job training and placement for youth and adults; and services for individuals with mental retardation and developmental disabilities. DHS provides these services through the DHS Area Agency on Aging and the DHS Offices of Behavioral Health; Children, Youth and Families; Community Services; and Intellectual Disability. DHS administrative offices are located in downtown Pittsburgh, Pa.