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Shapiro Administration Highlights Work to Address Critical Staffing Shortages, Student Loan Repayment Grant Program Helping Substance Use Disorder Professionals

The Shapiro Administration is investing more than $40 million to retain professionals working in Pennsylvania’s drug and alcohol field.

04/30/2024

Shapiro Administration Continues Statewide Stakeholder Engagement Tour in Lehigh County, Highlights Local Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Supports

‘Phase 2’ builds on actions the Shapiro Administration implemented following the first phase of the tour, including methods to improve community and treatment provider engagement as well as access to – and delivery of – SUD services.

04/25/2024

Shapiro Administration, PA Office of Attorney General Encourage Participation in National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day This Weekend

Since the program began 9 years ago, 1.3 million pounds of expired, unused and unwanted prescription medications have been destroyed across all 67 counties in an effort to prevent misuse.

04/24/2024

Shapiro Administration Kicks off ‘Phase 2’ of Statewide Stakeholder Engagement Tour in Berks County to Discuss Local Needs, Efforts to Combat the Opioid and Overdose Crises

03/27/2024

Shapiro Administration Announces Grant Opportunity to Provide Life-Saving Resources for Individuals with Substance Use Disorders

03/15/2024

Shapiro Administration Releases ‘Phase 1’ Findings of DDAP’s Statewide Stakeholder Engagement Tour, Addresses Workforce Concerns and Treatment, Health Equity

03/01/2024

“Every Story Matters”: Shapiro Administration Kicks off Problem Gambling Awareness Month to Highlight Resources, Help Available

Individual in recovery from problem gambling shares story to encourage other Pennsylvanians, help amplify awareness and break down stigmas associated with problem gambling.

02/26/2024

Shapiro Administration Announces Year Three Findings from Stigma Reduction Campaign, Life Unites Us

More than four million Pennsylvanians were reached in year three of effort to reduce stigma as part of agency’s work to address substance use disorder

02/01/2024

Shapiro Administration Announces $18 Million in Funding to Help Substance Use Disorder Workers with Student Loan Debt

01/26/2024

Shapiro Administration Makes Funding Available for Licensed Recovery Houses to Provide Safe Housing for Those Recovering from a Substance Use Disorder

01/22/2024

Pennsylvania Ranked as One of Top 10 States for Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health Treatment Access and Investments

01/18/2024

Shapiro Administration Reminds Pennsylvanians of Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Supports, Public Assistance Programs, and Other Resources Available During the Holiday Season

12/21/2023

Shapiro Administration Visits Central Dauphin School District to Highlight Substance Use Prevention, Mental Health Resources Available to Schools

The Department offers a range of services to fight substance use disorder, from the Alcohol and Other Drugs Resource Guide providing information to schools on prevention programs, to the Just Five free online tool that enhances education and awareness abo

12/14/2023

Shapiro Administration Highlights Available Treatment, Recovery Supports for Individuals with Substance Use Disorder During Stop in Mercer County

The goals of DDAP’s tour complement Governor Shapiro’s recent Executive Order establishing a Behavioral Health Council and directing Commonwealth agencies to work with mental health & addiction recovery stakeholders to streamline & improve accessibility

12/08/2023

Shapiro Administration Announces Milestone in Number of Licensed Recovery Houses, with 300 Recovery House Licensed Across Pennsylvania

Secretary Joins Recovery House Residents for ‘Thanks and Gratitude’ Yoga & Reiterates Administration’s Commitment to Expanding Access to Treatment

11/21/2023

Shapiro Administration Hosts Annual Symposium Addressing Emerging Drug Trends in the Commonwealth

11/09/2023

Shapiro Administration Continues Statewide Engagement Tour in Philadelphia Focused on Drug, Alcohol Treatment & Prevention Efforts

11/06/2023

This Weekend, Shapiro Administration Encourages Pennsylvanians to Dispose of Unused Medications During National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

10/26/2023

Shapiro Administration Sponsors ‘Hike for Healing’, Reminds Pennsylvanians of Substance Use Disorder Resources at State Parks

10/25/2023

Shapiro Administration Highlights Substance Use Disorder Treatment for Priority Populations in Dauphin County as Part of Ongoing Statewide Engagement Tour

The goals of DDAP’s tour complement Governor Shapiro’s recent Executive Order directing Commonwealth agencies to work with mental health & addiction recovery stakeholders to streamline & improve accessibility to services across Pennsylvania.

10/24/2023

Shapiro Administration Highlights “One-Stop-Shop” Services for Substance Use Disorder Treatment, Recovery in Luzerne County as Part of Ongoing Statewide Engagement Tour

The goals of DDAP’s tour complement Governor Shapiro’s recent Executive Order directing Commonwealth agencies to work with mental health & addiction recovery stakeholders to streamline & improve accessibility to services across Pennsylvania.

10/17/2023

Shapiro Administration Continues Statewide Stakeholder Engagement Tour in Erie County, Highlights Services for Substance Use and Co-occurring Mental Health Disorders

The goals of DDAP’s tour complement Governor Shapiro’s new Executive Order directing Commonwealth agencies to work with mental health & recovery stakeholders to streamline & improve accessibility to services across Pennsylvania.

10/11/2023

Shapiro-Davis Administration Highlights Success Of PA Overdose Prevention Program Distribution In First 30 Days, Available Resources

10/05/2023

Shapiro Administration Continues Statewide Stakeholder Engagement Tour in Centre County, Highlights Penn State’s Recovery Supports

09/27/2023

Shapiro Administration Continues Statewide Stakeholder Engagement Tour in Montgomery County to Gather Feedback on State’s Response to Overdose Crisis, Highlights Local Recovery Supports

09/21/2023

Shapiro Administration Continues Statewide Stakeholder Engagement Tour in Pittsburgh to Gather Feedback on State’s Response to Overdose Crisis

09/18/2023

Shapiro Administration Joins U.S. Rep. Madeleine Dean to Highlight the Importance of Equitable Supports for Pennsylvanians in Recovery

09/13/2023

Shapiro Administration Continues Statewide Stakeholder Engagement Tour in Philadelphia to Gather Feedback on State’s Response to Overdose Crisis

09/12/2023

Governor Shapiro, DDAP Secretary Kick Off National Recovery Month, Highlight Administration’s Work to Support, Provide Services for Those in Recovery

09/07/2023

Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs Kicks Off Statewide Stakeholder Engagement Tour in Northeast PA

09/05/2023
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