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​PA Advisory Council on Substance Use DDAP

​PA Advisory Council on Substance Use




In accordance with Act 63, members of the Pennsylvania Advisory Council on SU are advisors to the Governor and the Sec. of the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs regarding drug and alcohol issues in Pennsylvania.


The council is composed of the Secretary of the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs or his/her designee and eight other members appointed by the Governor.

Council members, by statute, must be representative of the following categories:

  • Substantial training or experience in the fields of drug or alcohol prevention, intervention, rehabilitation, treatment, or enforcement.

  • Prior history of drug and alcohol dependency.

  • No connection with or experience in drug or alcohol prevention, intervention, rehabilitation, treatment, or enforcement.

  • The public at large.

  • To the extent possible, all geographic areas of the Commonwealth are to be represented.


If you are interested in being considered as an Advisory Council Member, please forward a letter of interest and resume (including your name, address, phone number, email address, county of residence, date of submission, which category or categories you would be representative of) to the address below:  


Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs

Attn: Advisory Council Membership

One Penn Center

2601 N. 3rd Street, 5th Floor

Harrisburg, PA 17110


Applicants' letters of interest/resumes will be reviewed on an as-needed basis as vacancies occur. We will contact potential candidates if being recommended.


Public Meetings are held from 1-3 PM and attendees are invited to attend virtually.

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