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WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County’s Department of Drug & Alcohol Services has announced participation in International Overdose Awareness Day on Wednesday, August 31, 2022. On this day, the County …
Remember Those Lost to Overdose on Wednesday, August 31 Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Individuals, businesses, community organizations, restaurant and hospitality employees, and others interested in learning how to properly administer Naloxone to those experiencing a drug overdose can attend …
Free Community Naloxone Training in West Chester Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In support of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Overdose Prevention Strategy, the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) announced the availability of $10 …
HHS Announces Availability of $10 Million for Rural Communities to Expand Treatment in Response to Surging Fentanyl and Other Opioid Overdoses Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced it will host a virtual public workshop on Mar. 29, to discuss critical questions around access to naloxone, a drug used …
FDA, Reagan-Udall Foundation to Hold Important Public Workshop to Discuss Naloxone Access Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Senate Judiciary Committee, chaired by Senator Lisa Baker (R-20) and co-chaired by Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10), this week advanced a bill legalizing the personal use and …
Senate Judiciary Committee Unanimously Moves Fentanyl Test Strip Bill to Full Senate Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is now accepting applications for the first-ever SAMHSA Harm Reduction grant program and expects to issue $30 million …
Federal Government Announces $30 Million Harm Reduction Grant Funding Opportunity to Help Address the Nation’s Substance Use and Overdose Epidemic Read More
MEDIA, PA — On Tuesday, Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) Secretary Jennifer Smith joined Senator Kane, District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer, Representative Craig Williams, and representatives from Delaware …
Secretary Jennifer Smith Joins Senator Kane, Delaware County Officials to Highlight Pennsylvania’s Good Samaritan Law Read More
READING, PA — State Senator Katie Muth (D- Berks/Chester/Montgomery), Chair of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Policy Committee, this week joined Senators Judy Schwank and Christine Tartaglione to host a public …
Senate Dems Discuss Evaluating and Improving Drug Treatment Centers at Policy Hearing Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Governor Tom Wolf, state leaders, and community partners visited the Philadelphia neighborhood, Kensington, and Esperanza Health Center on Thursday to discuss the devastating affects of the opioid …
Gov. Wolf Visits Kensington, Discusses Needed Legislation to Support Efforts to Curb Increased Overdoses Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County concluded International Overdose Awareness Day, August 31, with a message of HOPE, illuminated on the steps of the Historic Courthouse in West Chester, during its …
Chester County Sends a Message of HOPE on International Overdose Awareness Day Read More