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News from Allegheny County Department of Human Services

Isolation can leave older adults especially vulnerable to financial exploitation. If you’re concerned about the well-being of an older adult in your life, please contact protective services at 412-350-6905 or 1-800-344-4319 (local), or 1-800-490-8505 (statewide hotline). Calls are answered 24 hours a day, every day.

Absentee and Mail in Ballots update

Absentee and Mail in Ballots Will Be Available for PA June Primary Election Pennsylvania’s primary election has been rescheduled for June 2, 2020, and voters have the option to vote either by absentee or mail-in ballot rather than going to their polling place on Election Day. These ballot applications will be accepted through May 26, … Read more

News from the Allegheny County Department of Humans Services

The importance of staying physically well only increases during a community health emergency. But the unprecedented stressors, stay-at-home restrictions and ominous health risks of our current pandemic can make maintaining our physical wellness more challenging than ever. Here are some strategies for promoting physical wellness during these unique and difficult times:      Sleep: Good, consistent sleep is … Read more

Veterans Breakfast club

Pictured above: Todd DePastino Breakfast club gives local veterans a forum for sharing their stories By Gina MazzaFor Pittsburgh Senior News Storytelling is ingrained in the very fabric of our humanity. The act of sharing our stories can identify our commonalities and connect us in ways that inspire, educate, catalyze action and even heal hearts. … Read more

Update Provided On Kane Centers

Statistics Being Provided on Kane Webpage, Updated Each Evening PITTSBURGH – Kane Community Living Centers (Kane) today provided an update on COVID-19 cases at its four facilities, and reviewed mitigation efforts in place for residents and staff. Kane implemented a no visitor policy on March 13 and also canceled all resident trips out of the … Read more

Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro

Unemployment Rights and Resources – COVID-19 Across the Commonwealth, Pennsylvanians are doing their part to combat this virus–from staying indoors and delivering supplies to neighbors to caring for sick patients in hospitals and keeping our communities safe—and together, we’re going to beat this. My office is working to protect the health, safety, and financial security … Read more

Beaver County Office on Aging COVID-19 Task Force Newsletter Volume 3, April 15, 2020

Beaver County Office on Aging DHS Launches New Support and Referral Helpline The Department of Human Services has launched a statewide Support and Referral Helpline staffed by skilled and compassionate caseworkers who will be available 24/7 to counsel Pennsylvanians struggling with anxiety and other challenging emotions due to the COVID-19 emergency and refer them to … Read more

Phipps classes now online

Whether you are a seasoned green thumb, a budding artist, a green-minded locavore or an aspiring naturalist, we have a class for you. Peruse our offerings for an exciting variety of fun and enriching programs on gardening, arts and crafts, healthy living and sustainability, providing you with plenty of opportunities — from single classes to … Read more