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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/Human…

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/Human…

Find services for citizenship and legal assistance, language assistance, refugee settlement and more at the Allegheny County DHS website. alleghenycounty.us/Services/Immig…

Learn more about the significance of #BlackHistoryMonth in this exclusive video from our Black Empowerment Committee.

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/Assis…

Are you looking to get experience in a social work-related field? Our Youth Support Partner (YSP) program might be right for you!

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/tips-s…

Our YSP program is a chance for you to be the person you needed when you were young. Learn more: alleghenycounty.us/Services/Human…

If you are caring for an older loved one, there are resources and programs to support you both. Start here: bit.ly/4b7AXCY

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-…

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/Human…

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.

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…

We have help available, day and night for this cold weather. Learn more about Allegheny County's Winter Shelter Plan here: connect.alleghenycounty.us/housing-shelte…

We have help available, day and night for this cold weather. Learn more about Allegheny County's Winter Shelter Plan here: connect.alleghenycounty.us/housing-shelte…

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.

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/accounts/PAPIT…

We have help available, day and night for this cold weather. Learn more about Allegheny County's Winter Shelter Plan here: connect.alleghenycounty.us/housing-shelte…

Today we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his commitment to racial and social justice!