Resources
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The Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) will presents ATLAS, an Addiction Treatment Locator, Assessment, and Standards Platform. Shatterproof, a national nonprofit organization, developed ATLAS to help individuals navigate the drug and alcohol treatment landscape to find high-quality care for themselves or their loved ones.
ATLAS is a first-of-its-kind resource to provide transparent and reliable information when used by:
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the public in selecting drug and alcohol treatment services;
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providers to benchmark and improve quality; and
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state authorities to better inform technical assistance and the allocation of critical substance use treatment resources
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information provided by https://www.paproviders.org/
Naloxone Access
Veterans Resources
Assisted Living Options for People Struggling with Addiction
According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, substance abuse affects about 17 percent of adults over the age of 60. The most common forms of addiction in this age group are alcohol and prescription drug abuse. While some of these individuals have had substance abuse problems for many years, others develop their addiction late in life.
Support & Referral Helplines
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Nacional de Prevención del Suicidio: 1-888-628-9454
Crisis Text Line: Text “PA” to 741-741
Veteran Crisis Line: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990
Get Help Now Hotline (for substance use disorders): 1-800-662-4357
United Way of Pennsylvania: Text your zip code to 898-211 for resources and information in your community.
Department of Human Services 1-855-284-2494. For TTY, dial dial 724-631-5600