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An information hub to better understand issues affecting Allegheny County residents.
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Allegheny County’s Involuntary Hospitalization (302) Program
The Allegheny County Department of Human Services (DHS) conducted a study of the involuntary hospitalization program in the county. Involuntary hospitalizations occur when an individual undergoing a psychiatric episode is […]
People using adult-only emergency shelters in Allegheny County
A data brief on people using adult-only emergency shelters in Allegheny County from April 2022-March 2023
Data Tools
Quick Count
Access data about residents’ involvement with public systems, and examine overlaps in services. Filter by time frame, location and demographics.
Human Services Community Profile
Find the number of people involved in social services within your community. Compare it to other communities, and examine trends over time.
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Recent Work
Allegheny County DHS Text Messaging Outreach: Interactive Dashboard
DHS sends text messages to county residents to increase awareness of services, provide reminders, and to gather feedback This dashboard displays information about these efforts. Updated daily.
Families using emergency shelters in Allegheny County
This data brief focuses on families using emergency shelter in Allegheny County from April 2022-March 2023
People using adult-only emergency shelters in Allegheny County
A data brief on people using adult-only emergency shelters in Allegheny County from April 2022-March 2023