SUD Treatment Staffing Flexibilities Signed Into Law; DDAP to Provide Guidance
Shapiro Administration
Governor’s BH Council Members Announced, First Meeting Held
Pennsylvania’s Behavioral Health Council, created through executive order in October, held its first meeting yesterday.
The council intends to develop and recommend to the governor a statewide action plan to address any gaps in access, affordability, or delivery of services, with the goal of removing silos across state agencies, healthcare providers, payers, state and local government sectors, as well as decreasing the wait time for services for Pennsylvanians in need.
Read the full press release and list of Behavioral Health Council members.
Feedback Sought on PA Behavioral Health Council Initiatives
Established by Executive Order 2023-20, the Pennsylvania Behavioral Health Council plans to address mental health and substance use challenges statewide. The Administration and Council are currently seeking stakeholder input through a survey, which is open until December 14, 2023. Please complete the survey, and feel free to share the link.
Inside Aging December 2023 Newsletter Now Available
More Than 300 Recovery Houses Now Licensed In Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) announced today that 312 recovery houses are now licensed throughout the commonwealth.
Since the licensure program began, DDAP has provided hands-on technical assistance to recovery house owners and continues to work individually with applicants to ensure accurate submissions when applying. DDAP developed and now offers a new provider workshop that has helped to increase accuracy of applications, which further streamlines and expedites the licensure process.
The purpose of DDAP’s recovery house licensure program is to help empower sustained recovery for individuals with substance use disorder by ensuring a network of safe drug and alcohol recovery houses across Pennsylvania.
A listing of licensed recovery houses as well as information regarding the licensing application process can be found on the DDAP website.
ODP Announces Move Your Way Initiative to Promote Physical Activity
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) is pleased to announce an initiative to promote physical activity to help everyone lead healthier lives.
Based on the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, developed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, comes a promotional campaign called Move Your Way.
To learn more join our informational lunch and learn to get an overview of the Move Your Way campaign and help the listener understand the importance of physical activity, the recommended amounts and how it all adds up to better health.
Please join us to learn about Move Your Way!
This lunch and learn will take place on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm.
Visit here to register for the lunch and learn.
Visit here to learn more about Move Your Way.
Visit here to view Val Arkoosh’s message on this new program.
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