Allegheny Children’s Initiative supports young people with behavioral health challenges and their families.
Our person-centered services are provided by professionals who truly care about families.
Our Services

Intensive Behavioral Health Services for Children and Adolescents
Supporting children and adolescents ages 2-21 with serious emotional and behavioral health challenges.

Family Based Mental Health Services
Intensive, in-home behavioral health services for young people and their families.
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Blended Service Coordination
Linking young people and families to services and supports that assist on the road to recovery.

Kids’ Club & Moms’ Empowerment
A supportive, friendly, and family-oriented group that supports children and their mothers who have been exposed to serious conflict in intimate relationships.

Administrative Service Coordination
Providing information, referrals and access to resources throughout Allegheny County.

Student Assistance Program
Assisting schools in identifying and overcoming issues that pose barriers to students’ academic success.

Parent-Child Interaction Therapy
Supporting caregivers and young children (ages 2-7) experiencing disruptive or oppositional behaviors.
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UPLifting families
Service Coordinator Sam Dickson loves connecting families with useful services and helping them take positive steps.
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I came to Allegheny Children’s Initiative because of the renowned culture.
– Sam Dickson, Service Coordinator at Allegheny Children’s Initiative

Out of Darkness Community Walk
ACI was honored to be a part of the Out of Darkness Community Walk to acknowledge ways in which suicide & mental health have touched many lives.

Suicide Prevention
Support is available and just a phone call away. Watch this public service message created by high school students right here in Pennsylvania.
Latest News
The Role of Mental Health in Youth Sports
The importance of family support and a positive mindset. Learn more.
Bike Riding in Middle School May Boost Mental Health
Read more from NPR.

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