Disability and Autism Supports
Get support for someone with a disability or autism diagnosis.
Parents with developmental concerns
Start with Alliance for Infants and Toddlers
Visit Alliance for Infants and Toddlers or call 412-885-6000.
Someone can come to your home or a childcare facility. Any child living in Allegheny County age birth to three is eligible.
Allegheny Link
Call 866-730-2368 to speak to a live person Monday through Friday, 8 A.M. to 7 P.M. about home visiting. If you call after hours, an automated message will give you a list of supports you can access right away. Send an email.
For anyone with an intellectual disability or autism diagnosis
Start with Allegheny Link
- Call 866-730-2368 to speak to a live person Monday through Friday, 8 A.M. to 7 P.M. If you call after hours, an automated message will give you a list of supports you can access right away.
- Send an email.
Call the Allegheny County Department of Human Services Office of Developmental Supports 412-253-1399.
For older adults with an intellectual disability or autism diagnosis
Start with the Allegheny County Department of Human Services Office of Developmental Supports
Call 412-253-1399 to speak to a live person Monday through Friday, 8 A.M. to 4 P.M.
Provider assistance and life supports
Start with The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) for assistance finding a provider
Visit the ODP website to explore qualified providers, service options and data to enhance your choice and decision-making.
Charting the LifeCourse (CtLC) framework and planning tools help users organize ideas, vision, and goals, as well as problem-solve, navigate, and advocate for supports.
The PA Family Network supports families in using the CtLC tools.
Other helpful resources
Have a question or concern about services?
DHS Director's Action Line specialists are available Monday - Friday 8AM - 5PM.
- Call 1-800-862-6783
- Text "Action" to 412-324-3388
- Send an Email