Shapiro Administration Joins Schuylkill County Officials to Open New SUD Recovery Center to Expand Access to Care in Rural Communities
- pasocdianna
- 5 days ago
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Last week, Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) Secretary Dr. Latika Davis-Jones joined the Schuylkill County Drug & Alcohol Program to officially open the county’s new Recovery Center, which underwent recent renovations funded by Schuylkill County’s share of opioid settlement dollars.
The funding was the result of a multistate investigation of opioid manufacturers and distributors spearheaded by then-Attorney General Josh Shapiro.
It led to multiple settlement agreements worth billions of dollars to expand or enhance recovery support services for individuals in recovery from opioid use disorder and other SUDs, most of which go directly to Pennsylvania counties to meet local needs.
The Recovery Center will be peer-driven, meaning those who are living in SUD recovery will be providing many of the services.
The center will offer community-based self-help programs, socialization programs, employment assistance with resumes and job searches, and referral services.
The center will be in addition to the existing Crisis Walk-in Center site, which has been providing mental health and drug and alcohol services for county residents, including DDAP-funded individuals, since 2023.
