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DHS Resource Guides

pdf.gif 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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pdf.gif 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

pdf.gif Keeping warm and safe
pdf.gif Did You Know?

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Mental Health and Drug and Alcohol

pdf.gif 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.

pdf.gif 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.

pdf.gif 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.

pdf.gif Allegheny County Resource Guide of Behavioral Health Providers for Persons who are Deaf, Deafblind or Hard of Hearing

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Children

pdf.gif A Parent's Handbook pdf.gif 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.

pdf.gif 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

pdf.gif Kindergarten Readiness
pdf.gif What Parents Can do to Decrease Exposure to Media Violence
pdf.gif Building a Relationship with your Child's Teacher
pdf.gif Bedtime Battles
pdf.gif Does My Child Need Help?
pdf.gif Nighttime Fears
pdf.gif Paying Attention
pdf.gif Helping a Child Deal with Angry Feelings
pdf.gif Dealing with Death for a Small Child
pdf.gif I'm Bigger Now, I am Four
pdf.gif I'm Three, Oh My!
pdf.gif I'm Two, Wow!
pdf.gif Nurturing Ideas
pdf.gif Hands Are Not for Hitting
pdf.gif Creating Attidutes of Gratitude
pdf.gif Halloween is Scary!
pdf.gif Transitions
pdf.gif Consistency
pdf.gif Problem Solving Ideas
pdf.gif Why Telling A Child To “Be Good”Sometimes Doesn’t Work
pdf.gif Morning Arrival and Evening Pickup/ Social Skill Practice
pdf.gif Holidays are Fun and Sometimes Overwhelming! 

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Food Assistance

pdf.gif Food Assistance Directory 

Greater Pittsburgh Food Bank Food Assistance Directory
Search for a food assistance program by zip code.

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Disabilities

pdf.gif Community Resources for People with Disabilities

pdf.gif Allegheny County Resource Guide of Behavioral Health Providers for Persons who are Deaf, Deafblind or Hard of Hearing

pdf.gif Allegheny County Community Support Resource Guide of Services for Persons who are Deaf, DeafBlind, or Hard of Hearing

pdf.gif 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.

pdf.gif Printable Booklet

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Housing and Homelessness

pdf.gif 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

pdf.gif Immigrant Eligibility Guide 

 Guea de ayuda (Resource Guides in Spanish)

pdf.gif Solo en Casa (Home Alone Booklet)
pdf.gif CYF Manual para Padres (A Parent's Handbook)
pdf.gif Directorio de Servicios para la Comunidad Latina by El Centro Hispano, Inc.