DHS-Supported Applications
These applications are secured and require a user name and password.
How to apply for access (ISAR)
Access to DHS-supported applications is achieved by completing and submitting an Information Systems Access Request (ISAR) form for the required application. These application forms are found below. As part of the ISAR, applicants must read and agree to the .gif "PDF Icon")
Allegheny County DHS User Account Policy. The policy is attached to each ISAR for your convenience.
CANS (Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths) assessment
Individuals who require access to CANS to complete their work responsibilites must complete and submit an ISAR CANS form.
eCAPS (HMIS and others) and/or MPER (Master Provider Enterprise Repository)
Use of eCAPS and MPER is restricted to authorized DHS staff and providers only. Providers that are interested in gaining access to eCAPS and/or MPER must read and sign off on the Allegheny County DHS User Account Policy and compete and submit the DHS ISAR eCAPS MPER HMIS form. Instructions for completing the ISAR eCAPS MPER HMIS form
Jail Collaborative
Use of the Jail Collaborative application is restricted to authorized DHS staff and providers only. Providers that are interested in gaining access to the application must read and sign off on the Allegheny County DHS User Account Policy and compete and submit the DHS ISAR Jail Collaborative form.
KIDS (Key Information and Demographics System)
Individuals who require access to the KIDS to complete their work responsibilities must complete and submit an ISAR KIDS form.
Links to computer software applications
eCAPS (includes HMIS, BSU, SCU, MH provider, Batch submissions, provider reports (eCAPS/ALDA), provider extract)
Jail Collaborative
KIDS (Key Information and Demographics System)
Master Provider Enterprise Repository (MPER)
Related information
Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) Comprehensive
eCAPS information
HMIS information
Jail Collaborative
MPER information
Updating MPER content
Use of these applications is restricted to authorized DHS staff only. Staff may request authorization to use these applications by contacting one of the DHSRequest authorized users in their office.
List of DHSRequest authorized users
Action Tracker
DHS staff who require and are authorized to access Action Tracker must apply for access by completing and submitting an ISAR Action Tracker form.
CITRIX
DataVue
DHSRequest
DialTrac
Quickvue
There is currently no version of MPER (formerly MPI) that may be utilized by the public.