Allegheny County DHS Document Provides Information on Variety of Crisis Services
Those seeking mental health or drug and alcohol services in the Pittsburgh region have multiple options through the Allegheny County Department of Human Services.
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Allegheny County residents can find a wealth of information in a document from the department that lists everything from emergency contacts in the county to a variety of other services.
Included in the document are:
Emergency contacts - 24/7 resources for crisis support
How to contact Allegheny County’s Department of Human Services
Designated facilities for emergency psychiatric examinations
Housing and shelter services
Drug and alcohol service providers
Mental health service providers
Student assistance program (SAP)
Early intervention services
Aside from the department’s Crisis Services hotline (1-888-796-8226), the document lists a variety of other crisis support services, such as walk-in center information, mobile crisis teams, specialized teams for children and adolescents, short-term overnight services, suicide hotlines, and an after-hours drug and alcohol engagement center for substance use crises.
The resources also describe how to handle situations involving emotionally distressed family members or friends, what to do if you or a loved one are a victim of a crime, or what a parent can do if they are having a hard time supporting their child. There is also information for those who are homeless or at-risk of becoming so, what to do if you suspect the abuse or neglect of a child or adult, and where to call if your home loses heat.
For more information, check out Allegheny County Department of Human Services’ Where To Call: Directory of Mental Health & Drug and Alcohol Services.