Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs

Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs To contact the Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs please visit www.ddap.pa.gov

Thank you for this powerful message, Lane. 💪 Asking for help takes courage — and no one in Pennsylvania has to face chal...
10/30/2025

Thank you for this powerful message, Lane. 💪

Asking for help takes courage — and no one in Pennsylvania has to face challenges with drugs or alcohol alone.

📞 Call 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
💬 Text 717-216-0905

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Heads up! 👋 Our Technical Assistance webinar, “Updates to the Case Management and Clinical Services Manual,” won’t take ...
10/30/2025

Heads up! 👋 Our Technical Assistance webinar, “Updates to the Case Management and Clinical Services Manual,” won’t take place this Monday, November 3.

It’s being rescheduled for a new date in 2026 — we’ll post details as soon as they’re confirmed.

10/29/2025

Due to the federal government shutdown, SNAP benefits will not be paid until the federal government provides funding for SNAP, and we are unable to begin the 2025-26 LIHEAP season.

For immediate needs during the shutdown, Pennsylvanians can use PA Navigate at pa-navigate.org to help find resources. Local help is also available by visiting pa211.org. For utility assistance, Pennsylvanians can search “utility assistance” at www.puc.pa.gov or contact their utility companies directly to see what programs are available.

Learn more at dhs.pa.gov/shutdownFAQs

10/29/2025

It’s OK to not be OK. Help is available, and you are not alone!

If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, call or text 988.

If you or a loved one is in need of substance use treatment or resources, contact the Get Help Now helpline at 1-800-662-4357.

10/29/2025

🚨 SERVICE ALERT: PA.GOV DOWN

A nationwide Microsoft outage is affecting some Commonwealth websites and online services — including ours.

The Pennsylvania Office of Administration is working closely with Microsoft to restore access as quickly as possible.

These are the “treats” that make prevention work every day of the year (and yes, please take more than one 😉).As wraps...
10/29/2025

These are the “treats” that make prevention work every day of the year (and yes, please take more than one 😉).

As wraps up, it’s a reminder that real prevention happens in everyday moments — around dinner tables, in classrooms, on sidelines, and throughout our communities.

The Pennsylvania Youth Survey (PAYS) — a collaboration between the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs, the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency, and the Pennsylvania Department of Education — helps identify the protective factors and risks that shape youth well-being.

This data gives state and community leaders the knowledge to direct prevention resources where they’ll have the greatest impact.

Finding your footing in recovery can mean rediscovering your strengths — and putting them to work. 💼Through the PA Depar...
10/28/2025

Finding your footing in recovery can mean rediscovering your strengths — and putting them to work. 💼

Through the PA Department of Labor & Industry's PA CareerLink® offices, individuals impacted by substance use disorder can connect with specialized Career Coaches — professionals with mental health and counseling experience who offer free, confidential support to help you take the next step.

These coaches can assist with:
✅ Skills assessment
✅ Career planning and counseling
✅ Training and certification guidance
✅ Job-search support and orientation

This , we’re celebrating inclusion, opportunity, and the strengths people in recovery bring to Pennsylvania’s workforce.

📄 Learn more:https://www.pa.gov/content/dam/copapwp-pagov/en/dli/documents/businesses/workforce-development/resources/documents/opioid%20prog%20outreach%20-%20employment%20supports.pdf

We couldn’t resist the — and the chance to highlight that Certified Recovery Specialists (CRSs) are the real-life supe...
10/28/2025

We couldn’t resist the — and the chance to highlight that Certified Recovery Specialists (CRSs) are the real-life superheroes of recovery, their invisible capes powered by the experience they carry and the empathy they share. 💥

Across Pennsylvania, CRSs are a vital part of our county drug and alcohol offices’ recovery support services — trained peers who guide and walk beside people on their recovery journey every day. 💜

Margaret Eckles-Ray, DDAP executive team member and real-life CRS, pictured here in her “costume.” No disguise needed when your superpower is lived experience. 💫

The invisible wounds many veterans carry can lead to substance misuse — not out of weakness, but survival. Our shared re...
10/27/2025

The invisible wounds many veterans carry can lead to substance misuse — not out of weakness, but survival. Our shared responsibility is helping every veteran move from survival to healing and recovery. 💜

At the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs' , Secretary Dr. Latika Davis-Jones reaffirmed that veterans have long been a priority population for our Department.

Since 2020, more than 3,000 Pennsylvania veterans have received substance use treatment services through DDAP-funded programs:

📉 86% reported a decrease in substance use
🌟 86% reported a higher quality of life
📆 77% remained in care for more than six months

Each one is a story of courage — and proof that recovery is possible when systems work together to support our veterans.

Clear, consistent case management guidance is essential to client-centered care.Join us next Monday, November 3, 10–11 A...
10/27/2025

Clear, consistent case management guidance is essential to client-centered care.

Join us next Monday, November 3, 10–11 AM for our next Technical Assistance Series webinar: “Updates to the Case Management and Clinical Services Manual.”

We’ll cover:
✔ Integrating social determinants of health
✔ Revised guidance on communicable diseases
✔ Enhancements to peer review processes
✔ Key clarifications to strengthen quality case management and treatment services

We’ll walk through what’s changing and share implementation tips to support consistent practice across programs.

📩 Email ra-daasam@pa.gov
to be added to the Teams invite for our monthly technical assistance webinars.

Steelers Sunday in Pennsylvania hits different. 💛🖤The game’s all about heart — but if the bets start to feel heavier tha...
10/26/2025

Steelers Sunday in Pennsylvania hits different. 💛🖤

The game’s all about heart — but if the bets start to feel heavier than the fun, call 1-800-GAMBLER.

Free, confidential help is available 24/7 — and funding is available to help cover treatment and recovery services for individuals and loved ones affected by gambling.

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2601 N 3rd Street
Harrisburg, PA
17110

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