City Of Pittsburgh: Office Of Community Health And Safety Launches New Website

Press release from the City of Pittsburgh:

08.12.2021

PITTSBURGH, PA (August 12, 2021) The City of Pittsburgh’s newest office, the Office of Community Health and Safety (OCH&S), has launched a new website with information and interactive tools focused on people-centered programs, equity, justice and harm reduction that address individuals’ health and safety needs.  

OCH&S is developing programs guided by evidence-based practices and community input. This includes hiring social workers, outreach workers and other professionals who can assist individuals and first responders in situations that require longer-term support like those involving mental and behavioral health conditions, homelessness and substance use.  

OCH&S’ new website includes:  

The website can be found here and additional questions can be directed to ochspgh@pittsburghpa.gov. 

This press release was produced by the City of Pittsburgh. The views expressed here are the author’s own.