*Published:* 08.12.2021 *Contact:* Molly Onufer Communications Director Mayor's Office 412-579-8534 molly.onufer@pittsburghpa.gov Office of Community Health and Safety Launches New Website 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: - Social service navigation information and additional resources - Nationally-recognized Opioid Overdose Dashboard used to identify and address trends in overdose prevention and harm reduction strategies - Job postings for open OCH&S positions - Information about the Neighborhood Health and Safety Academy - Public Service Announcements (PSAs), such as this latest one <https://pittsburghpa.gov/ochs/announcements-press-releases> about the heightened risk of fentanyl exposure and overdose risk for people who use drugs The website can be found here <https://pittsburghpa.gov/ochs/index.html> and additional questions can be directed to ochspgh@pittsburghpa.gov. ------------------------------ . LaptopCupGreenMarker -- *Highland Park Community Council* Visit our website by clicking here. <https://hpccpgh.org/>