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   Autism Society of Pittsburgh
  Information and local advocacy and referral services.
 
   CHADD: Children & Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
  Use the Chapter Locator to find local contact information for CHADD.
 
   Contact Pittsburgh
  Call the Crisis and Suicide Hotline at (412)820-HELP for immediate emotional support. Other hotlines and helplines listed here, also. Contact and information about volunteering also available at this site.
 
   Dual Recovery Anonymous
  Lists meeting places, times, and contact information for this 12 step program in Pennsylvania.
 
   FamilyLinks
  "FamilyLinks is a non-profit social service agency that provides mental health and mental retardation programs, youth and family development programs, adult community services, alcohol and other drug treatment, and school-based prevention services to children, families and individuals throughout southwestern Pennsylvania."
 
   HumanServices.net
  A directory of human services programs in Allegheny County. This is a searchable database that includes a map-based interface that will help you find a service that is close to your home or that of a family member or friend.
 
   Mental Health Association of Allegheny County
  The latest news, free and confidential services and programs, information about mental illnesses, and a newsletter are available here.
 
   Mental Health Services and Support
  Descriptions of services, programs and phone numbers offered by the Allegheny Department of Human Services,Office of Behavioral Health.
 
   NAMI Southwestern Pennsylvania
  An affiliate of the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill. This organization helps families cope with mental illness.
 
   POTADA: Parents of Teenage Alcohol and Drug Abusers
  "POTADA is a support group for parents and other adult relatives in the Pittsburgh, PA area."
 
   Pennsylvania Department of Health: Bureau of Drug and Alcohol Programs
  This site provides information and confidential referral to a treatment or counseling program in your community. Find your local office by using the links to County Map or Contact List, or in Allegheny County, call the Pittsburgh office at 412-350-3857.
 
   Pennsylvania Health Law Project:
  The PHLP toll-free helpline is 1-800-274-3258. Use the Search by Topic feature at the top of the page for detailed information on topics such as "how to obtain drug and alcohol services" and "accessing prescription drugs."
 
   Substance Abuse Management
  Descriptions of services, programs and phone numbers offered by the Allegheny Department of Human Services,Office of Behavioral Health.
 
   Substance Abuse Treatment Facility Locator
  Find local treatment facilities by state or zip code at this site from the Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
 
   UPMC Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic
  Services offered and locations and contact information for this top-ranked facility can be found at this site.
 

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