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DHS Advisory Bodies

Advisory bodies are associated with each service area of DHS.  These advisory bodies are required by state mandate to oversee the provision of services and to assist in policy planning.  Find information about current members, membership terms, officers, committees, how conflicts of interest are handled, task force rules, requirements and regulations for each of the advisory bodies listed below.

Area Agency on Aging (AAA)
Advisory Council to the Area Agency on Aging

Office of Behavioral Health (OBH)
Mental Health/Mental Retardation Advisory Board
Drug and Alcohol Planning Council

Office of Children, Youth and Families (CYF)
Children and Youth Services Advisory Committee

Office of Community Services (OCS)
County Community Services Advisory Council
Homeless Alliance Advisory Board
Local Housing Options Team (LHOT)

Disability Connection
City of Pittsburgh/Allegheny County Task Force on Disabilities 

Executive Office
Immigrant and International Advisory Council 
Systems Improvement Through Youth 

Office of Intellectual Disability (OID) 
Mental Health/Mental Retardation Advisory Board