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The American Association for the Treatment of Opioid Dependence (AATOD) is hosting a free webinar from 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm Wednesday, September 24, on states’ and treatment providers’ response to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration’s updated regulations governing opioid treatment programs (OTP). The updated regulations, in place since October 2024, are intended to increase accessibility to and flexibility within OTPs, including methadone treatment for opioid use disorder.

Registration for the webinar is required.

The webinar builds on the July 2025 presentation that provided guidance to OTPs on the updated regulations. Presenters will share how states and treatment providers are complying with the regulations and how patients have benefited through increased access, retention, and treatment flexibility.

The discussion will serve as a prelude to AATOD’s policy discussions at the upcoming national conference in Philadelphia, October 4 – 8, 2025.

The webinar will also be available on-demand via the AATOD website. Certificates of Attendance will be provided upon request. For questions, email AATOD.

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The Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) is providing the opportunity for public comment on the Pennsylvania Substance Use Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery Services (SUPTRS) Block Grant application. This application will occur in three parts:

  • Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Assessment and Plan
  • SUPTRS Report (available in November)
  • Annual Synar Report (available in December)

The application documents can be accessed through SAMHSA’s Web Block Grant Application System (WebBGAS) using the login “citizenpa” and password “citizen.”

Please submit your comments by Tuesday, September 30.

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The Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) is providing the opportunity for public comment on the Pennsylvania Substance Use Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery Services (SUPTRS) Block Grant application.

This application will occur in three parts:

  • Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Assessment and Plan;
  • SUPTRS Report (available in November); and
  • Annual Synar Report (available in December).

The application documents can be accessed through SAMHSA’s Web Block Grant Application System (WebBGAS) using the login “citizenpa” and password “citizen.”

Comments must be submitted via email by Tuesday, September 30.

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September is National Recovery Month. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) established National Recovery Month in 1989 to promote evidence-based treatment and recovery practices. It also celebrates the nation’s vibrant recovery community and honors all those who help make recovery possible. In addition, National Recovery Month plays a vital role in fostering understanding and driving positive change in the fields of addiction and mental health.

As part of its celebration of Recovery Month, the Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) is lifting up the voices of people in recovery, their loved ones, and those working in the field. If you are in recovery, love someone who is, or work in the field, you are encouraged to share your story of hope, encouragement, or inspiration. Responses will be featured throughout September — and beyond — on DDAP’s social media channels.

DDAP will officially kick off Recovery Month at 12:00 pm on Saturday, September 6, with “Recovery Out Loud” at City Island in Harrisburg, featuring an afternoon of community, music, and inspiration.

In addition, DDAP and the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources have announced their second annual Recovery in Nature sites within Pennsylvania’s state park system. The initiative will run throughout the month of September in conjunction with National Recovery Month. Recovery in Nature is designed to remind Pennsylvanians of the healing power of nature — particularly for individuals in recovery from a substance use disorder (SUD) — and encourage all Pennsylvanians to take advantage of trails and waterways throughout the Commonwealth’s state parks.

Lastly, DDAP will close out Recovery Month with “Recovery in Reach,” the Department’s Recovery Month Wellness & Resource Fair — a morning focused on connection and healing. Join DDAP at Soldier’s Grove in Harrisburg for wellness activities, helpful resources, and a celebration of support.

Visit DDAP’s website for a list of Recovery Month events happening across the Commonwealth.

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The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has announced $43 million in new supplemental funding available to State Opioid Response program grantees to expand recovery housing services for young adults, ages 18–24.

This one-year supplemental funding requires grant recipients to develop and/or expand recovery housing services for young adults with opioid or stimulant use disorders. States and territories that accept the supplemental funding will also be able to provide treatment, including family-based treatment, provide dedicated care coordinators to assist in navigating various service sectors, and provide individuals with a range of recovery support services, such as coaching, vocational training, employment support, transportation, childcare, and more.

The current SOR formula will be used to calculate the award amounts for all 50 states.

More information is available on SAMHSA’s website.

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Registration is now open for the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency’s (PCCD) 2025 Statewide Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Conference CIT and Beyond. PCCD, in partnership with the Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS) and Center County CIT, has expanded this year’s conference to a two-day event, which will be held on October 28 – 29, 2025, at the Nittany Lion Inn at State College.

To register, view the agenda, and session descriptions, visit the CIT Conference web page.

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Registration is now open for the Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs’ 2025 Emerging Drug Trends Symposium. This free, one-day event will take place on Tuesday, November 18, from 7:00 am – 4:00 pm at the Penn Harris Hotel & Conference Center, 1150 Camp Hill Bypass, Camp Hill, PA, 17011.

Conference attendees will gain a better understanding of:

  • The latest drug use and overdose trends in Pennsylvania;
  • Shifting overdose patterns and drug supply, with emphasis on high-risk populations; and
  • Evidence-based best practices for responding to emerging drug threats.

Registration is required. On-site registration will not be available. A Keystone Login is needed in order to register for the symposium. If you do not have a Keystone Login, select ‘Register’ and enter the requested information, including a personal email address. The box to accept the Terms and Conditions must be selected before selecting the ‘Request a Seat’ button. You will receive an email confirming your registration shortly after submitting your registration request. If there are no more spots available, you will be placed on a waitlist.

If you have a Keystone Login but do not remember your login information or if you need a password reset, you can reach out to the Keystone Login Help Desk at 877-328-0995 or via email.

To receive a Certificate of Participation, attendees must sign in at the check-in table at the start of the day and again during lunch. Certificates will only be issued to those who sign both sheets.

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The Prevention Practitioners Network is hosting an in-person training from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Sunday, September 14, at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh to provide clinicians with the first risk assessment and management tool for targeted violence that can be used by mental health professionals working in generalist settings.

Offered in partnership with Boston Children’s Hospital and Eradicate Hate’s Prevention Practitioners Network, the Targeted Violence and Terrorism Strengths, Needs, and Risks: Assessment & Management Tool (T-SAM) offers mental health professionals a collaborative, client-centered approach to assessment and management of risk for both adults and children. An evidence-based, suicide-focused therapeutic framework known as the Collaborative Assessment & Management of Suicidality (CAMS) informed development of the T-SAM.

Harm toward others is a known risk, yet mental health professionals working outside of forensic settings have few, if any, tools they can use to assess and manage violence risk to inform risk assessment and treatment planning.

Boston Children’s Hospital will provide eight continuing education credits for licensed psychologists, psychiatrists, and social workers. More information, including registration, is available here.

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The 31st Annual Gaudenzia “Building a Brighter Tomorrow, Generation to Generation” Women and Children’s Conference will be held on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at the Best Western Premier Central Hotel and Conference Center, 800 East Park Drive, Harrisburg, PA. Registration is scheduled to open by September 2, 2025.

The conference is a collaborative effort with the Chester County Department of Drug and Alcohol Services. The focus of the conference is addressing the significant issues around substance use disorder (SUD), women, pregnant women, and families.

Each year, the conference attracts a multi-disciplinary audience of more than 300 SUD treatment professionals, including doctors, nurse practitioners, nurses, social workers, case managers, addictions counselors, and other professionals in the addictions field. The Gaudenzia Women and Children’s Conference is known across the region as the leading educational event for this specific demographic.

The conference flyer provides details for those interested in exhibiting or sponsoring this year’s event.

Contact Jackie Felker for more information.

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The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is hosting an in-person workshop “Implementing the Revised 42 CFR Part 8 Regulations in Opioid Treatment Programs,” from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm on Tuesday, August 12 at the Penn Harris Hotel in Camp Hill, PA. Register online by Friday, August 8.

This full-day, in-person workshop will review the revised federal regulations for opioid treatment programs (OTP) and provide practical guidance for implementation. Topics will include:

  • Overview of the 42 CFR Part 8 updates;
  • FDA-approved medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD);
  • Practitioner discretion in care delivery; and
  • Screening, admission, and assessment protocols.

Who should attend: Clinical, counseling, and administrative OTP staff

Continuing education: Eligible participants will receive a certificate for 8 CME/CEU credits (practitioners, nurses, social workers, and other healthcare providers).

If you have any questions, please send them electronically.

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