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ROYERSFORD, PA — State Sen. Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks) recently announced that five initiatives to enhance public safety and protect against opioid-use disorder in Senate District 44 were awarded over $1 …
East Whiteland Township Receives $200,000 for Surveillance Cameras Read More
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through its Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), is proposing to expand access to treatment for opioid use disorder …
New Federal Proposal Expands Access to Opioid Treatment Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) announced Secretary Jen Smith has been awarded the American Association for the Treatment of Opioid Dependence (AATOD), Inc.’s Nyswander/Dole …
DDAP Secretary Earns Prestigious Marie Nyswander/Dole Award for Opioid Treatment Work Read More U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) is introducing legislation to lower the costs of opioid treatment for millions of Americans. “Recovering from an opioid use disorder can be expensive, isolating and …
Senator Casey’s Bill Would Cut Costs for Opioid Treatment Read More
KENNETT SQUARE, PA — State Rep. Christina Sappey is reminding constituents that she will be hosting a free Community Naloxone Training from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday, September 26 at …
ICYMI: Free Community Naloxone Training, September 26 Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — As the Chester County Commissioners recognize National Recovery Month throughout September, the County is also preparing to receive the first two payments in a $19.7 million …
Chester County to Receive First Two Payments in $19.7 Million Opioid Settlement Agreement Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — On Thursday, the departments of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) and Health (DOH), along with Congresswoman Madeleine Dean of the 4th Congressional District, Montgomery County, joined individuals in …
Pennsylvania Leaders Launch National Recovery Month Campaign Read More
KENNETT SQUARE, PA — State Rep. Christina Sappey will host a free Community Naloxone Training from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday, September 26 at the Kennett Borough Hall, 600 S. …
Community Naloxone Training in Kennett Square 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. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), recently announced a State Opioid Response (SOR) grant …
Biden Administration Announces $1.5 Billion Funding Opportunity for State Opioid Response Grant Program Read More