@PADDAPSecretary visited the Juniata Valley Tri-County Drug and Alcohol Commission, part of our network of local drug and alcohol offices serving Huntingdon, Juniata, and Mifflin counties. (2/4)
The visit highlighted the commission’s work to meet people where they are by bringing case management services into community and partner settings. Over the past several years, assessment and case management services increased by 145%. (3/4)
Staff also shared how local collaboration is creating more doors to support — from treatment and recovery resources to housing supports, re-entry services, and lifesaving overdose prevention supplies available through community partners like Geisinger Lewistown Hospital. (4/4)
Check out the @TheSentinelPA's coverage of
@PADDAPSecretary's visit to the Juniata Valley Tri-County Drug and Alcohol Commission and how they are helping make lifesaving resources more accessible across Mifflin, Juniata, and Huntingdon counties: https://t.co/b82oWO6vtG
The “Barney Box” is easy to spot for a reason.💜
Today, @PADDAPSecretary Latika Davis-Jones visited Juniata Valley Tri-County Drug and Alcohol Commission, 1 of more than 40 local drug and alcohol offices partnering with our dept. to make free naloxone accessible across PA. (1/3)
Serving rural Huntingdon, Juniata, and Mifflin counties, the commission has distributed nearly 1,200 doses of naloxone through trusted local access points — helping people be there for one another when it matters most. (2/3)
New data from the 2025 Pennsylvania Youth Survey found that 12% of students reported spending four or more hours gaming on a normal school day. The survey also found over 6% reported gambling through video games or online gaming. (2/3)
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and substance use disorders often occur together, which is why coordinated, whole-person care matters.
During #PTSDAwarenessMonth, we're recognizing the importance of addressing both trauma and substance use—not just one or the other. (2/3)
Concerned about alcohol or drug use—for yourself or a loved one? Call 1-800-662-HELP (4357). Free, confidential support is available 24/7, including help navigating treatment options for those who are uninsured or underinsured. (3/3)
Not a dot cake. Still worth celebrating. 🍩
A sweet little reminder this #NationalDonutDay:
You don't have to be perfect to be loved, valued, or worth celebrating. (1/2)
No matter where you are in your journey with alcohol, drugs, gambling, or recovery, your imperfections don't define you. They're part of being human. Support is available:
📞1-800-662-HELP (4357) for alcohol or drugs
📞1-800-GAMBLER for gambling
(2/2)
Worried you can't afford drug or alcohol treatment?
Last year, more than 19,000 uninsured or underinsured Pennsylvanians were able to access substance use disorder treatment due to funding provided by our department. (1/2)
If cost is standing in the way of getting help for yourself or a loved one, Get Help Now can connect you with treatment and help you explore funding options.
Call 1-800-662-HELP (4357) or text 717-216-0905 anytime, 24/7. (2/2)
More than 2 million fentanyl and xylazine test strips have been distributed across Pennsylvania through our Overdose Prevention Program—but distribution alone isn't enough. (1/3)