State of Human Services
2026 State of Human Services
The Department of Human Services (DHS) State of Human Services virtual sessions bring together providers, staff, advisory board members, public officials, advocates, and neighbors. Virtual sessions are open to the public to hear updates, share insights, and stay connected to the issues that matter most in the community.
The 2026 series will take place every other month. Sessions will be scheduled on a rolling basis, and announcements will be emailed through our newsletter. To stay updated and receive invitations to future events, please sign up for DHS Network Alerts.
Upcoming Session
The State of Behavioral Health Supports
Join DHS for a virtual conversation with Director Alex Jutca, Dr. Cheryl Hall-Russell, and Vikram Mangalmurti about the state of behavioral health supports in Allegheny County. The team will discuss emerging challenges, opportunities for transformative action, and the work underway to strengthen supports and access to mental health and substance use services.
Meeting Details
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
9:00 am to 10:00 am
Virtual via Zoom
Register for October 20, 2026
American Sign Language (ASL) and Spanish interpretation will be available. For interpretation in another language or additional accessibility requests, please contact DHS.
2026 Previous Sessions
Recordings Archive