DHS Resource Guides
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.
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Community Resources for People with Disabilities
A resource guide published by The Disability Connection that 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.
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Resource Guides by Topic
Older Adults
Keeping warm and safe
Did You Know?
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Mental Health and Drug and Alcohol
Justice-Related 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.
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.
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.
Allegheny County Resource Guide of Behavioral Health Providers for Persons who are Deaf, Deafblind or Hard of Hearing
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Children
A Parent's Handbook Manual para Padres
Provides information about the rights and responsibilities of a parent in a family involved with the Office of Children, Youth and Families and the responsibility of the child welfare 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.
Home Alone Booklet
Is your child ready to be left home alone? This information will help you if you are considering leaving your child home alone.
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Safe Start Parent Pages
Kindergarten Readiness
What Parents Can do to Decrease Exposure to Media Violence
Building a Relationship with your Child's Teacher
Bedtime Battles
Does My Child Need Help?
Nighttime Fears
Paying Attention
Helping a Child Deal with Angry Feelings
Dealing with Death for a Small Child
I'm Bigger Now, I am Four
I'm Three, Oh My!
I'm Two, Wow!
Nurturing Ideas
Hands Are Not for Hitting
Creating Attidutes of Gratitude
Halloween is Scary!
Transitions
Consistency
Problem Solving Ideas
Why Telling A Child To “Be Good”Sometimes Doesn’t Work
Morning Arrival and Evening Pickup/ Social Skill Practice
Holidays are Fun and Sometimes Overwhelming!
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Food Assistance
Food Assistance Directory
Greater Pittsburgh Food Bank Food Assistance Directory
Search for a food assistance program by zip code.
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Disabilities
Community Resources for People with Disabilities
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
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Mental Retardation
Services and Supports Directory
The Services and Supports Directory and can help individuals with mental retardation, their families, and circle of support to get started in locating service providers in Allegheny County.
Printable Booklet
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Housing and Homelessness
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.
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Immigrant, International and Non-English Languages
Immigrant Eligibility Guide
Guea de ayuda (Resource Guides in Spanish)
Solo en Casa (Home Alone Booklet)
CYF Manual para Padres (A Parent's Handbook)
Directorio de Servicios para la Comunidad Latina by El Centro Hispano, Inc.