|
|
|
|
 |
 |
 |
|||
|
|
||
| Pennsylvania The Keystone State Single State Agency Provider Network Other State Substance Abuse Prevention Funding Agencies Agencies/Organizations in State that Provide Technical Assistance and Training RADAR Network (Regional Alcohol and Drug Awareness Resource) Evaluation Resources Technology Resources State Data Resources Department
of Health, Bureau of Drug and Alcohol Programs: The Department
of Health/Bureau of Drug and Alcohol Programs (BDAP) is the state of Pennsylvania’s
single state agency for providing comprehensive substance
abuse services throughout Pennsylvania. The Bureau of Drug and Alcohol Programs,
within the Department of Health provides services to the residents of the Commonwealth
by contracting local government units in each county or groups of counties.
The local governmental bodies called Single County Authorities; plan and implement
community based services in accordance with the Bureau of Drug and Alcohol
Programs decentralized planning, prevention, and treatment philosophy. Single County Authority (SCA) -The Department of Health subcontracts to 49 (SCAs) who, in turn, contract with private service providers, and are responsible for planning and implementing community-based services throughout the state's 67 counties. The Bureau of Drug and Alcohol approves these plans and formulates a statewide program. Most SCA's contract with independent providers for treatment, prevention and intervention services while several administer their own direct services. Other Statewide Substance Abuse Prevention Funding Agencies Department of Education: Receive funding through the Safe and Drug Free Schools grant to oversee school-based prevention services. Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board: Involved in addressing underage drinking, promoting awareness of alcohol, organizing coalitions, and developing initiatives to reduce DUI. Pennsylvania Commission of Crime and Delinquency: The mission of the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) is to serve as a catalyst for the prevention and reduction of crime and delinquency and to enhance the quality of justice for all Pennsylvanians. The Statistical Analysis Center in the PCCD provides statewide criminal statistical and analytical services; conducts original research, collects data and analyzes existing information to address current criminal justice system issues and problems; publishes research reports; conducts impact analyses of policies affecting the criminal justice system; and provides coordination of pooled data, expertise and resources for projecting state correctional populations and analyses of legislation affecting corrections via a multi-agency committee. Agencies/Organizations in State that Provide Technical Assistance and Training Institute for Research, Education and Training in Addictions (IRETA), under a contract with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Health, Bureau of Drug and Alcohol Programs conducts the Regional Drug and Alcohol Training Institute. The goal of the Regional Drug and Alcohol Training Institute is to enhance the knowledge and skills of chemical abuse counselors, supervisors, case managers, as well as prevention staff in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania Public Health Information Clearinghouse The Pennsylvania Department of Health Public Health Information Clearinghouse (PADOHPHIC) operates as the information clearinghouse and referral center for the Pennsylvania Department of Health. In a statewide effort to promote healthy lifestyles for all Pennsylvanians, PADOHPHIC's mission is to serve as a resource center and provide a wide range of health-related information. Mail Requests To: Institute for Research, Evaluation, and Technical Assistance: a consortium of universities in Pennsylvania whose vision it is to assist state’s prevention system with evaluation work and TA and training. KIT Solutions, Inc.: (Knowledge Based Information Technology Solutions) creates
intelligent systems for the health and human services industry and monitor
and measure impact and performance outcomes and provide knowledge for improved
decision making. A KIT system enables policy-makers, government agencies, private
foundations, researchers and field practitioners to implement best practices
and science-based programs, demonstrate impacts, and continuously improve outcomes. State Data Sources
|
|||
 |
|
