Lackawanna Susquehanna Drug and Alcohol

Jeff Thomas, Prevention Program Supervisor Phone: 570-963-6820 Ext: 1514 Fax: 570-963-6617  

Rene Esgro, Case Management Supervisor Phone: 570-963-6315 Fax: 570-496-1703

Susquehanna Office  Located in: First National Bank

61 Church St, Montrose, PA 18801

(570) 278-1000

Administration– programmatic and fiscal oversight of the drug and alcohol system within its county jurisdiction. This includes but is not limited to, planning, development, support, and maintenance of a comprehensive d/a system responsive to local community needs while ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations and guidelines. Of primary importance is maximizing the search and procurement of all available monies from diverse funding sources. Prevention– the primary source of most school-based and community-based programming in the Lackawanna County. Activities include but are not limited to, curricula training in substance abuse, violence prevention, and tobacco; PDE SAP trainers to northeast school districts; support group facilitation at elementary, middle, and high school levels throughout the county; in-service training for school faculties and social service agency staff; community organization in the development of “Partners in Prevention” initiative; parenting programs; sponsor conferences, organize semi-annual multi-media campaigns, and present diversified education and informational programs to the general public. Case Management – the point of entry into the drug and alcohol system for all Medical Assistance eligible clients, former welfare recipients, and the under-insured or uninsured in the county. Services include assessment, level of care determination, referral and placement, case management, and intensive case management. Served as the lead agency in the development of common service management protocols for SCA client populations in the northeast region, in the development of the ACT 53 court protocols in use in local and regional courts, and in the planning, implementation, and support of the county’s drug treatment courts.