DDAP Provides Reminder on Extension of Regulatory Flexibilities Beyond End of PHE
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DDAP Awards $6 Million in Funding to Fight Overdose Deaths in Underrepresented Communities
The Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) announced more than $6 million in grant funding for organizations to establish or expand substance use disorder (SUD) services, community outreach, and education to underrepresented communities struggling with the opioid overdose crisis.
In 2020, overdose death rates increased 39 percent for Black Pennsylvanians, compared to 2019. In 2021, Black Pennsylvanians died from an overdose at a rate that was nearly two times higher than white Pennsylvanians.
Those eligible for this funding included organizations that provide services, outreach, and/or education to communities of color and promote access to harm reduction services, low-barrier SUD and medication-assisted treatment (MAT), recovery and peer supports, and/or offender reentry supports.
Through this funding award, 19 organizations are receiving grants up to $400,000 for a 12-month period beginning July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024. Funds shall be applied toward a range of activities, including construction and building infrastructure, staffing, and evidence-based programming.
RCPA Member Wesley Family Services Awards Brendan Barnett QWPC Impact Award
Staff Reporting for COVID-19 Has Been Discontinued
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared COVID ODPANN 23-039, which notifies all providers that staff reporting of COVID-19 has been discontinued. This communication will obsolete COVID ODPANN 20-099. Please direct questions about this announcement to the appropriate ODP Regional Offices.
RCPA Golf Outing Raises Funds for PAC — Thank You to All Participants!
RCPA held a golf fundraiser for the RCPA Political Action Committee (RCPA PAC) on Wednesday, May 10, 2023. This successful event raised much-needed funds for our legislative activities, and we would like to thank all the generous golfers who participated and contributed. Congratulations to our winners! In addition, we would like to thank our sponsors:
- Associated Production Services, Inc.;
- Brier Dlugolecki Strategies;
- Ceisler Media & Issue Advocacy;
- Christopher S. Lucas & Associates;
- Corporate Benefits Consultants;
- Erie County Care Management;
- Morgan Stanley Wealth Management;
- Novak Strategic Advisors; and
- Threshold Rehabilitation Services, Inc.
Your support is always appreciated, and we encourage you to make a personal contribution to the RCPA PAC. For your convenience, you can now make an online contribution.
Thank you again for your participation and support. We look forward to holding another golf outing in October, in conjunction with the RCPA Annual Conference.
Your participation in the RCPA-PAC is completely voluntary, and you may contribute as much or as little as you choose. Donations are not tax-deductible and will be used for political purposes. You may choose not to participate without fear of reprisal. You will not be favored or disadvantaged by reason of the amount of your contribution or decision not to contribute.
Highlights From the RCPA BI Provider/CHC-MCO Quarterly Meeting Now Available
Experts Will Examine the Mental Crisis Among Youth in PA — And What to Do About It
Technology for All Virtual Summit to be Held on June 15
ODP Shares Guidance for Returning to or Discharging From CPS Services
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared an updated version of ODPANN 23-025. This update provides guidance for individuals who previously indicated they wanted to resume Community Participation Support (CPS) services but have not yet continued with the service. Please review the announcement for more information.
ANCOR Webinar on Implications for ICF/IID Programs With the Ending of the PHE — May 17
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