Where to Turn Resources
Allegheny County Office of Developmental Supports
The Allegheny County Department of Human Services (DHS) Office of Developmental Supports (ODS) registers eligible Allegheny County residents with: Intellectual Disability (ID), Autism, Developmental Disability (DD) prior to age 9 and Medically Complex Condition (MCC) prior to age 22.
Allegheny County Human Services (DHS)
Whether in an emergency or dealing with a long-term concern, the Department of Human Services (DHS) has programs and services to help.
PA 2-1-1 Southwest
Connecting Individuals and Families to Health and Human Services in Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Cambria, Fayette, Greene, Indiana, Lawrence, Mercer, Somerset, Washington, and Westmoreland Counties.
The Allegheny Link
The Allegheny Link provides Coordinated Entry as the single access point for the Allegheny County Continuum of Care. The Allegheny Link strives to simplify and streamline access to any and all homeless and housing services through a fair and equitable lens.
Drug & Alcohol Services After-hours Access
Get immediate help with substance use or find longer term support.
Allegheny County Office of Community Services
The Office of Community Services (OCS) is committed to providing human services that empower people and work to build a healthy, connected community. Through more than 100 community-based agencies and direct services, OCS offers programming that stabilizes housing, strengthens families, and supports community.
Access Way to Go
ACCESS is a coordinated, shared-ride paratransit service, which has been providing door-to-door, advanced reservation transportation in Allegheny County since 1979.
Medical Assistance Transportation Program (MATP)
Food, transportation and other essentials. Find food or get a ride to an appointment.
re:solve Crisis Network
You don’t have to go through your crisis alone. resolve Crisis Services is ready to help. Our 150-member crisis team provides: Crisis counseling and support, referrals, intervention services for adults, teens, and their loved ones.
SeniorLine – Area Agency on Aging
Whether you wish to receive services or you are just looking for information that can benefit older adults, the SeniorLine information and assistance call center may be a great place to start.
Quality Insights
Quality Insights has recently launched a comprehensive vaccination website that provides easy access to a wide range of resources related to vaccinations for both healthcare providers and Medicare beneficiaries. The website offers information about recommended vaccines to protect seniors against influenza, pneumococcal disease, COVID-19, shingles, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). It also includes resources to educate patients about vaccine safety and efficacy, as well as a link to request assistance with planning your organization's next vaccination clinic. The Quality Insights vaccination website is a one-stop-shop with printable and multimedia resources to enhance your vaccination program. For more information, please visit: https://www.qualityinsights.org/qin-qio-vaccinations