PA Families Inc. collaborates with the Department of Health to ensure access to essential health services and resources for families across Pennsylvania. Discover vital health information, programs, and support available through our partnership. Department of Health DOH The PA Department of Health is very large in the PA government. Here are some phone numbers for bureaus and offices listed below but the full website has the complete array of information. https://www.health.pa.gov/Pages/default.aspx HEALTH PREPAREDNESS AND COMMUNITY PROTECTION PHONE NUMBERS Deputy Secretary's Office 717-783-8804 Bureau of Emergency Medical Services 717-787-8740 Bureau of Community Health Systems 717-787-4366 Bureau of Public Health Preparedness 717-346-0640 Bureau of Epidemiology 717-787-3350 Bureau of Laboratories 610-280-3464 Deputy Secretary's Office 717-783-1078 Bureau of Facility Licensure and Certification 717-787-8015 Bureau of Community Program Licensure and Certification 717-783-8665 ADMINISTRATION PHONE NUMBERS Deputy Secretary's Office 717-705-6740 Bureau of Administration and Financial Services 717-787-6325 Office of the Comptroller 717-787-3242 Bureau of Health Statistics & Registries 717-783-2548 Bureau of Human Resources 717-787-5618 Office of Equal Opportunity 717-783-0296 Bureau of Informatics and Information Technology 717-787-5623 HEALTH PREPAREDNESS AND COMMUNITY PROTECTION PHONE # Deputy Secretary's Office 717-783-8804 Bureau of Emergency Medical Services 717-787-8740 Bureau of Community Health Systems 717-787-4366 Bureau of Public Health Preparedness 717-346-0640 Bureau of Epidemiology 717-787-3350 Bureau of Laboratories 610-280-3464 HEALTH PROMOTION AND DISEASE PREVENTION PHONE NUMBERS Deputy Secretary's Office 717-787-6436 Bureau of Family Health 717-346-3000 Bureau of Health Promotion & Risk Reduction 717-787-6214 Bureau of Communicable Diseases 717-783-0479 Bureau of Women, Infant and Children (WIC) 717-783-1289 QUALITY ASSURANCE PHONE NUMBERS Deputy Secretary's Office 717-783-1078 Bureau of Facility Licensure and Certification 717-787-8015 Bureau of Community Program Licensure and Certification 717-783-8665 HEALTH RESOURCES AND SERVICES PHONE NUMBERS Deputy Secretary's Office 717-787-9857 Health Research Office 717-547-3101 Office of Drug Surveillance and Misuse Prevention 1-844-377-7367 (select prompt “0”) Additional Resources DOH Bureau of Communicable Diseases, Bureau of Epidemiology and Laboratories Click Here DOH Bureau of Community Program Licensure and Certification, Facility Licensure and Certification Click Here DOH Women, Infant, Children WIC, Community Health Systems, Family Health Click Here Fees Waived for Birth Certificates of Individuals - Homeless OR Foster & Juvenile Justice-Involved OR Affected by Opioid Use Disorder OR Under the Disaster Declaration for a Natural Disaster Click Here Vital Records Office Phone Number for Birth /Death Certificates and more! Adoption and Genealogy! Click Here DOH County Health Centers Click Here DOH Bureau of Emergency Medical Services, Preparedness /Response, SPECIAL POPULATIONS Click Here DOH Bureau of Health Promotion /Risk Reduction; Operational Excellence; Primary Care Office Click Here DOH Bureau of Health Statistics and Registries Click Here DOH Developmental and Behavioral Screening EPSDT Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment in Medicaid Insurance Click Here DOH Division of Violence Prevention DVP Click Here DOH School Health Program Click Here FASD Task Force PA CARE PARTNERSHIP Click Here Federal Health & Human Services HHS Agencies & Offices 13 total Click Here Post Traumatic Stress Disorder PTSD and Traumatic Brain Injury TBI Click Here

PA Families Inc. offers support and resources for individuals and families affected by substance abuse, in collaboration with the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP). Find guidance, counseling, and programs for recovery and healing. Substance Abuse DDAP The Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs is providing education, intervention and treatment programs to reduce drug and alcohol abuse and dependency for all Pennsylvanians. Gambling and pornography are also being abused as well these days. Bureau of Treatment, Prevention, and Intervention The Bureau of Treatment, Prevention, and Intervention performs numerous tasks within the Department to provide county authorities, providers, and communities throughout the Commonwealth with the tools they need to effectively prevent and treat drug and alcohol problems, as well as problem gambling. TREATMENT DIVISION Responsible for program planning and development of standards, policies, guidelines, service descriptions, and outcome data for the clinical functions of case management and treatment systems for drug and alcohol issues and problem gambling. PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION DIVISION Provides for the development, oversight, and management of substance abuse prevention services statewide, and strives to increase the effectiveness of implemented services through evidence-based programs and state-approved, effective programs and strategies. Bureau of Quality Assurance for Prevention and Treatment The Bureau of Quality Assurance for Prevention and Treatment is responsible for ensuring that drug and alcohol programs throughout the Commonwealth meet or exceed high-quality standards and licensure requirements. The Bureau is composed of the following two divisions: EVALUATION AND CONTRACT COMPLIANCE DIVISION Ensures that the Single County Authorities (SCAs) adhere to grant agreement requirements and carry out their administrative functions effectively to ensure timely access to, and the provision of, a quality service delivery system, as well as efficiently manage all available resources at the local level. PROGRAM LICENSURE DIVISION Safeguards the public by assuring that facilities providing drug and alcohol treatment services meet minimum standards of care based on published regulations. Additional Resources Transportation Forms for Medicaid Click Here Nicotine Anonymous Online Support Group Click Here Addiction Myths & Facts Click Here Addiction Substance Abuse Mental Health What to do! Click Here Adolescent Brain Development and Drugs Click Here Adolescents/Teens/Addiction & Brain Development DDAP Click Here Adult Children of Alcoholics Online Support Group Click Here Alateen Online /In-Person Support Groups Click Here Alcohol-Related Stats CDC and more DDAP Click Here Co-Dependents Online Support Group Click Here Cocaine Anonymous Online Support Group Click Here County Drug and Alcohol Offices & PA Assoc. of D&A Administrators Click Here Crystal Meth Anonymous Online Support Group Click Here DDAP Find Addiction Treatment in PA Click Here DDAP Funding in PA Click Here DDAP List Serve for News /Announcements/ E-Toolkit/Event Requests Click Here DOH Bureau of Emergency Medical Services, Preparedness /Response, SPECIAL POPULATIONS Click Here Drug/Alcohol/Substance Abuse Addiction Support Groups and Organizations Click Here FASD Task Force PA CARE PARTNERSHIP Click Here FUNDING DDAP Substance Use Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery Services Block Grant | SAMHSA Click Here Find ALANON Support Group Meetings in Pennsylvania for family/friends of someone with an alcohol challenge Click Here Frequently Asked Questions FAQ in Substance Abuse SA & Addictions DDAP Click Here Health Choices Mental Health/Drug and Alcohol Services Click Here MILITARY Substance Use/Addictions Click Here Marijuana Anonymous Online Support Group Click Here Nar-Anon Online/In-Person Support Group Click Here OVERVIEW of the Dep. of Drug & Alcohol Program DDAP Click Here PA Drug & Alcohol Programs Dashboard Data Agency Links DDAP Click Here PA Health Choices Insurance Map; Physical Health and Behavioral Health Insurance Companies Click Here PA State Medical Insurance Enrollment Click Here Post Traumatic Stress Disorder PTSD / Trauma & Substance Abuse Click Here Risk Factors and Addictive Behavior DDAP Click Here Student Assistance Program in PA Schools SAP MH DDAP DOE Click Here Substance Abuse in People With Intellectual Developmental Disabilities IDD Click Here Substance Use Disorder in Older Adults DDAP Click Here Suicide Risk and Addiction Click Here Terms and Acronyms DDAP Click Here PA Advisory Council on Substance Use DDAP Click Here Parent Panel Advisory Council (PPAC) for DDAP Click Here

PA Families Inc. helps individuals access Social Security Disability (SSA) benefits. Our dedicated team offers support and guidance throughout the application process to ensure you receive the benefits you deserve. Social Security Disability SSA Social Security provides financial protection for our nation’s people, supporting Americans throughout all of life’s journeys. We administer retirement, disability, survivor, and family benefits, and enroll individuals in Medicare. We also provide Social Security Numbers, which are unique identifiers needed to work, handle financial transactions, and determine eligibility for certain government services. Additional Resources Transportation Forms for Medicaid Click Here SOCIAL SECURITY Ticket to Work Information including Red Book for 2021! Click Here Social Security Resources Click Here The Basics About Disability Benefits and to Apply Click Here

September is Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Month. Please join The Council of Southeast Pennsylvania, Inc. for a two-part webinar series. Together, we will deepen our community understanding of prenatal alcohol exposure, break down stigma, and support affected individuals and families. Register Now: (Free Social Work CE Credits) Part 1: Thursday, September 24th - 9:00 - 11:00 am – FASD: Whole-Body Neurodevelopmental Condition - Register Here Part 2: Tuesday, September 29th 9:00 - 11:00 am – FASD: Brain-Based Interventions and Environmental Tuning – Register Here See the attached flyer for more details. Let’s work together to drive community-wide understanding and support!

Join the American Academy of Pediatrics this September for a three-part FASD Awareness Month Webinar Series, featuring national experts discussing timely topics related to fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD), including diagnosis, management, co-occurring conditions, and strategies to support children, youth, and families. Webinar Dates September 3, 2026 September 18, 2026 September 25, 2026 Time: 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Central Time Whether you are in primary care, developmental-behavioral pediatrics, adolescent medicine, or another pediatric subspecialty, these sessions will provide valuable, evidence-informed insights to support clinical practice. Learn more and register:https://downloads.aap.org/DOCHW/FASD/FASD-Awareness-Month-2026.pdf We hope you can join us! Rosa Arvizu, MPH, CHES® Program Manager, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders American Academy of Pediatrics Phone: 630-626-6241 Email: rarvizu@aap.org she/her/hers

Pennsylvania Juvenile Justice Newsletter - August 2026 Archived issues are available for viewing or download from our Newsletter Library. PA Early Childhood Education August 2026 View as Webpage