Washington Drug and Alcohol Commission

Non hospital based inpatient Drug & Alcohol treatment, including detox rehabilitation and halfway house as well as outpatient treatment through contracted Pennsylvania Drug & alchohol licensed treatment providers. Wdac helped to establish a hospital-based level of care within a Washington county hospital. This program services the medically comprised individuals who otherwise would not be able to access treatment through other conventional levels of care. This level of care has been needed for some time and now we have this services within our own county.

Provided Drug and Alcohol prevention and intervention programs for school based student assistance program. Co-ordinate the student assistant programs (sap) for all 14 Washington county school districts by providing a prevention and treatment sap team member for all intermediate and high school sap teams. Provided community prevention activities and programs.

Case management assessed and referred 2,700 clients to contracted Drug and Alcohol treatment providers and maintained case coordination and recovery support for clients.

The Drug and Alcohol certified recovery specialist provides peer to peer support and guidance to individuals who are struggling with addiction issues or co-occurring substance abuse and mental health problems. The certified recovery specialist will provide outreach, mentoring and peer support at all stages of the recovery process. Wdac opened a recovery drop-in center to better serve the community. The wdac recovery center provides a safe, judgment-free space for those living with or affected by substance use disorder. Through our whole person care model, we offer comprehensive supports and transformative services to bridge the gaps in care and meet the needs of those on the path to long-term recovery.