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Allegheny County DHS @ACDHS

Agency responsible for publicly funded child welfare, aging, homeless, drug and alcohol, mental health, intellectual disability services in Allegheny County, PA

Joined May 2009
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Allegheny County DHS@ACDHS
16 Apr 2025
The Allegheny County Department of Human Services is no longer active on this platform. We will continue to share important updates and information on our other social media channels.
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Do you want to make a difference for young people? Being a Youth Support Partner is more than a job – it is a purpose. Learn about becoming a YSP: alleghenycounty.us/Services/…
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Our Project Prom Shop provides prom dresses and accessories to eligible Allegheny County students! Are you looking to get an early start on planning your prom look? Register for Project Prom today! alleghenycounty.us/Services/…

Project Prom

Project Prom assures all students in Allegheny County have the opportunity to go to their prom affordably, with confidence and in style. Through the generosity of the community, local donations, and...

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Find services for citizenship and legal assistance, language assistance, refugee settlement and more at the Allegheny County DHS website. alleghenycounty.us/Services/…
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Learn more about the significance of #BlackHistoryMonth in this exclusive video from our Black Empowerment Committee.
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Heat and energy bills can feel unmanageable. If you need help this with heating bills this winter, The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) could provide you with assistance. Find out if you qualify: dhs.pa.gov/Services/Assistan…
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Are you looking to get experience in a social work-related field? Our Youth Support Partner (YSP) program might be right for you!
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It is common to show signs of stress after exposure to a disaster or other traumatic event. Learn more about managing traumatic event-related stress here: library.samhsa.gov/product/t…
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Our YSP program is a chance for you to be the person you needed when you were young. Learn more: alleghenycounty.us/Services/…
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If you are caring for an older loved one, there are resources and programs to support you both. Start here: bit.ly/4b7AXCY
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The 2025 Black History Month theme is African Americans and Labor. This theme focuses on the ways that work intersects with the collective experiences of Black people. Learn more here:asalh.org/black-history-them…
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What can you gain from being a YSP? Ashley explains the benefits that come with joining the Youth Support Partners team. You can apply to join the team at our website: alleghenycounty.us/Services/…
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Allegheny County DHS retweeted
Age-Friendly Greater Pittsburgh@AgeFriendlyPGH
28 Jan 2025
We cooked up community with 49 Braddock neighbors ages 5 to 85 at Better Together—our 6th celebration of healthy cooking & social connection with @ACDHS via a @ACLgov grant. Gratitude to @Greater Valley Community Services for opening your doors and @AlzGPA for sharing resources.
An older woman leads a prayer. Three people bow their heads in prayer.

ALT An older woman leads a prayer. Three people bow their heads in prayer.

An older man shows three younger children how to set up a portable stove.

ALT An older man shows three younger children how to set up a portable stove.

An older man and woman pose for a picture.

ALT An older man and woman pose for a picture.

An older man in a chef's hat poses for a picture with two grandchildren.

ALT An older man in a chef's hat poses for a picture with two grandchildren.
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy may sound intimidating, but it's actually an effective treatment for a range of mental health issues, including depression, anxiety disorders, substance abuse, and more. Learn more here: apa.org/ptsd-guideline/patie…
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We have help available, day and night for this cold weather. Learn more about Allegheny County's Winter Shelter Plan here: connect.alleghenycounty.us/h…
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We have help available, day and night for this cold weather. Learn more about Allegheny County's Winter Shelter Plan here: connect.alleghenycounty.us/h…
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Allegheny County DHS retweeted
FEMA
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22 Jan 2025
Snow & cold temps can make travel difficult, unsafe, or impossible. Prepare before you go: pack an emergency car kit, check road conditions, & download the FEMA App for weather updates: fema.gov/app Follow @Readygov for more #WinterSafety tips.
Getting traction: tips for traveling in winter weather. Check the NWS forecast. Check road conditions. Stay mobile. Winterize your vehicle. Pack an emergency supply kit.

ALT Getting traction: tips for traveling in winter weather. Check the NWS forecast. Check road conditions. Stay mobile. Winterize your vehicle. Pack an emergency supply kit.

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Due to the forecasted freezing temperatures ahead, warming centers will be available throughout the city from Monday-Wednesday. See the press release for hours and locations.content.govdelivery.com/acco…

CITIPARKS WARMING CENTERS ACTIVATED FOR MONDAY, JANUARY 20, TUESDAY, JANUARY 21 & WEDNESDAY,...

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We have help available, day and night for this cold weather. Learn more about Allegheny County's Winter Shelter Plan here: connect.alleghenycounty.us/h…
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Today we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his commitment to racial and social justice!
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