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The Department of Human Services offers a variety of re-sources to the LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer/questioning) community in order to assist them with getting information that they may need in terms of civil rights, health and behavioral health, immigration and much more. The Allegheny County LGBTQ Resource Guide is a valuable compilation of local resources and service providers that are reported to be welcoming to LGBTQ+ individuals.  For older adults, the guide includes information on Services and Advocacy for LGBTQ+ Elders (SAGE)the countrys largest organization dedicated to improving the lives of LGBTQ+ older adultsand the National Resource Center on LGBTQ+ Aginga technical assistance resource center aimed at improving the quality of services and supports offered LGBTQ+ aging individuals.Additional Resources:  https://www.alleghenycounty.us/Services/LGBTQ

TheWesternPennsylvania Care Eldercare Councillists companies and individual providers on this website who help families deal with the crisis and burden of long term care. One purpose of this group is to educate the public on the need for care planning before a crisis occurs. A second purpose is to provide, in one place, all of the available government and private services for eldercare. Finally, our ultimate mission is to offer a trusted listing servicethat the public will recognize and turn to for expert help in dealing with the challenges of long term care.The council is a single listing source of community care providers and advisers who help the public deal with current elder care needs. State councils provide a platform for local groups of providers and advisors to offer the following services:Educate the public on how to plan for long term careProvide a local source of 15 to 20 different eldercare services through one single state contactPromote a trusted organization offering reliable services