Pennsylvania Invests $1.5 Million to Expand SUD Drop-In Services in Southwestern Counties

Phillips-Hill Legislation to Support EMS Providers and Expand Naloxone Access Signed into Law - Senator Phillips-Hill

HARRISBURG – Legislation championed by Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York) to empower emergency medical service (EMS) providers and expand access to life-saving medication has been signed into law. Senate Bill 95, now Act 34 of 2025, will provide EMS personnel permanent authority to leave behind naloxone, commonly known as Narcan, at the scene of an overdose, offering families a critical tool to prevent future emergencies. The bill, which receiv…

Pennsylvania Invests $1.5 Million to Expand SUD Drop-In Services in Southwestern Counties

CHARLEROI, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) recently announced a $1.5 million investment to expand drop-in center services for individuals with substance use disorder (SUD) in southwestern Pennsylvania. DDAP Secretary Dr. Latika Davis-Jones made the announcement alongside leaders from Club Serenity and the Washington Drug and Alcohol Commission, emphasizing the importance of providing comprehensive community-b…