
Organization / Workplace
Allegheny County Department of Human ServicesLocation
Pittsburgh, PAIndustry
Government / Military
Website
www.alleghenycounty.us/dhsAbout
The Allegheny County Department of Human Services (DHS) is responsible for providing and administering publicly-funded human services to Allegheny County residents. DHS provides a wide range of services, including services for older adults; mental health and drug and alcohol services (includes 24-hour crisis counseling); child protective services; at-risk child development and education; hunger services; emergency shelters and housing for the homeless; non-emergency medical transportation; job training and placement for public assistance recipients and older adults; and services for individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.