A healthy community depends on healthy individuals.

Allegheny County supports women before and after they give birth with pre-natal in-home services and supports for infants.

DHS makes available a wide range of services and supports, including peer recovery support, for children, youth and adults who have been diagnosed with mental health disorders and/or substance use disorders. 

Through a full compliment of justice-related services, treatment is emphasize rather than incarceration for persons with substance use and/or mental health disorders who are involved in the criminal justice system.

The entire community suffers when violence occurs. Through violence prevention and offender-reintegration programs, DHS works with community organizations to reduce the level of violence on our streets and in our homes.

This section provides detailed information about these topics and more.

NEW! Anti-luring Tips
Helpful suggestions for children and their parents about how to be aware and stay safe in a neighborhood setting.