DHS Resource Guides
For consumers of human services
For persons age 60 years and older
Keeping warm and safe
Hints to avoid hypothermia and resources to help pay winter utility bills.
Did You Know?
Phone numbers for agencies that meet the needs of older adults.
For persons with disabilities
Community Resources for People with Disabilities Community Resources for People with Disabilities (large print)
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.
Allegheny County Resource Guide of Behavioral Health Providers for Persons who are Deaf, Deafblind or Hard of Hearing
Allegheny County Community Support Resource Guide of Services for Persons who are Deaf, DeafBlind, or Hard of Hearing
Information about Resource Guides
For persons seeking food assistance
Greater Pittsburgh Food Bank Food Assistance Directory
Search for a food assistance program by zip code.
For persons seeking housing
HUD/HAP Contracted Providers Directory
A detailed listing of shelters, transitional housing, bridge housing, PennFree housing, permanent housing and supportive services for the homeless population in our area.
Other housing resources
For persons with mental health and/or substance use disorders
Allegheny County Resource Guide of Behavioral Health Providers for Persons Who are Deaf, Deafblind or Hard of Hearing
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.
For persons with mental retardation
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.
Other MR system resources
For immigrants and internationals
Publically-funded Benefits - Immigrant and Internationals Eligibility Guide
Directorio de Servicios para la Comunidad Latina by El Centro Hispano, Inc.
For providers
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 updated as needed.
To recommend updates, removals or additions to the Community Referral Packet contact:
Kristy Rzepecki at 412-350-6661 or kristy.rzepecki@alleghenycounty.us or
Samantha Murphy at 412-350-2441 or samantha.murphy@alleghenycounty.us.
Drug and Alcohol Services Guide for Court Personnel
Information for Allegheny County court personnel about the drug and alcohol services/treatment requirements and options for individuals involved in the justice system.
Justice-Related State Support Services - Manual for Replication
The Allegheny County Justice-Related State Support Services (JRSS) is specifically for persons with mental illness or co-occurring disorders who have completed their maximum state prison sentences. This manual was created to inform and assist other communities that may be interested in replicating similar re-entry efforts.
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