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🔥 CODE RED HEAT ALERT for Tuesday, September 1, Wednesday, September 2, and Thursday, September 3🔥Stay cool, Allegheny C...
08/31/2026

🔥 CODE RED HEAT ALERT for Tuesday, September 1, Wednesday, September 2, and Thursday, September 3🔥

Stay cool, Allegheny County! Call 211 or visit southwest.pa211.org/summer-resources to find one near you. Senior Centers are open on their regular schedules.

Heat safety reminders:
📌Drink plenty of water
📌Limit time outdoors
📌Never leave kids or pets in cars
📌Check on older neighbors
📌Watch for dizziness, nausea, headache, or heavy sweating

Let’s look out for each other and beat the heat together! 💧☀️

08/07/2026

SeniorLine is the front door for anyone seeking aging services in Allegheny County.

Caseworker Robin shares what we hope everyone knows about SeniorLine: we’re here to answer questions, connect you to resources, and help you start the process for services through the Area Agency on Aging.

Reach SeniorLine at 412-350-5460, 1-800-344-4319 (toll-free), or TTY: 412-350-2727 for information or support

Join us this Thursday for The State of Human Services Series: Child and Family Well‑Being.Hear from DHS Interim Director...
08/04/2026

Join us this Thursday for The State of Human Services Series: Child and Family Well‑Being.
Hear from DHS Interim Director Alex Jutca and Dr. Cheryl Hall‑Russell as they share key insights on child welfare and family supports in Allegheny County.

📅 August 6, 2026
⏰ 9–10 AM
💻 Zoom

Register: qr.alleghenycounty.us/StateofHumanServicesSeries

08/04/2026

Older adults in Allegheny County can face many challenges as they work to maintain safety, independence, and wellbeing. Our Protective Services Unit is dedicated to safeguarding vulnerable community members through thorough case reviews, careful decision-making, and continued support.

Our caseworkers work to assess cases and explore how to best serve older adults in need of connection to essential resources, even beyond those AAA provides.  

Learn more about your local Area Agency on Aging at qr.alleghenycounty.us/ACAreaAgencyonAging

07/31/2026

Every day, our SeniorLine care managers guide older adults and their families through services that support independence, safety, and well‑being. From in‑home help to transportation and caregiver support, hear from our caseworker manager Robert about what a typical day looks like—and the biggest misconceptions about the work they do.

In need of assistance?

Contact SeniorLine at 412-350-5460, 1-800-344-4319 (toll-free), or TTY: 412-350-2727

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Allegheny County Department of Human Services Area Agency on Aging is thrilled to announce that our Improving Communicat...
07/31/2026

Allegheny County Department of Human Services Area Agency on Aging is thrilled to announce that our Improving Communications for Critical Events System has been selected as a recipient of a 2026 Aging Achievement Technology Award! All 2026 awardees were recognized July 18 at USAging’s 51st Annual Conference and Tradeshow in San Diego, CA.

Explore the AIA Showcase of winners to learn more: https://bit.ly/4gtpT9a.

Thank you to our interns for bringing fresh ideas, energy and commitment to our work. We appreciate the impact you’re ma...
07/30/2026

Thank you to our interns for bringing fresh ideas, energy and commitment to our work. We appreciate the impact you’re making across Allegheny County Department of Human Services and the communities we serve!

We are 1 WEEK AWAY from The State of Child and Family Well-Being, the second session in our State of Human Services seri...
07/30/2026

We are 1 WEEK AWAY from The State of Child and Family Well-Being, the second session in our State of Human Services series! DHS Interim Alex Jutca and Dr. Cheryl Hall-Russell will discuss the current state of child welfare and family strengthening supports in Allegheny County.

📅Thursday, August 6, 2026
⏰9:00 am to 10:00 am
💻Virtual via Zoom

Register today at: qr.alleghenycounty.us/StateofHumanServicesSeries

07/29/2026

Get to know your Allegheny County Area Agency on Aging!

AAA Director Dr. Shannah Tharp Gilliam shares how AAA’s make a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults every day — through support, care, and services that help people age with dignity. Because knowing who’s here for our aging community is the first step in supporting them.

Learn more about AAA via the link in our bio.

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Need coverage? You may qualify for free or low‑cost Medicaid.Checking eligibility is quick and easy at qr.alleghenycount...
07/28/2026

Need coverage? You may qualify for free or low‑cost Medicaid.

Checking eligibility is quick and easy at qr.alleghenycounty.us/MedicaidEligibility.

For enrollment help, call or text Pennsylvania Health Access Network : 877‑570‑3642.

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1 Smithfield Street
Pittsburgh, PA
15222

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Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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