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Mail In Narcan Request

During these unprecedented times, the isolation and feelings of helplessness and despair experienced by so many due to Covid-19 has led to an alarming rise in overdoses. In an effort to help mitigate overdose deaths, the Westmoreland Drug and Alcohol Commission is accepting requests for Narcan, which will be mailed to Westmoreland County residents in need of it.

Mail-In Narcan

Narcan Mail Request Form

How to administer Narcan video

Upcoming Community Events

Westmoreland County Human Services Resource Fair

Learn about Human Services Resources in Westmoreland County and non-profit agencies, professionals, community members, and others who provide these services.

ParentWise Family Funday Sundae

Come out for a FREE Family Funday, July 17th from 12p-3p at Lynch Field

Upcoming! Hoarding Conference July 26th

Mon Valley Opioid Coalition Night Out

This is a great family friendly event on August 2nd 6p-9p at DiVirgilio Recreational Complex. The community will have an opportunity to connect with local Police and other First Responders. There will also be community mental health resources, drug and alcohol resources, and local businesses.

Vendors Register Here

Northmoreland CSAY Night Out

Come connect with local Police and other First Responders, while enjoying free activities for the whole family! Including live entertainment, food, and prizes for kids!

August 3rd, 5p-8p at Northmoreland Park, pavilion 8

Vendors Register Here

Hempfield Night Out

Join us at Hempfield Area High School Stadium for the 1st Annual Hempfield Night Out on August 4th from 6:30PM-9:30PM. This is a great family friendly event. The community will have an opportunity to connect with local Police and other First Responders. There will also be community mental health resources, drug and alcohol resources, and local businesses. You can check out the food trucks, enter to win raffle baskets, see performances by some of our HASD students, plus much more!

Mount Pleasant’s 5th Annual Night Out

Mount Pleasant is holding its 5th annual Night Out on Tuesday, August 9, from 5:30PM–8:00PM at Frick Park. Come out for fun family activities, food, prizes, while getting to know your local Police and First Responders. Kids will have a FREE chance to win a bike. Bring a donation for the local animal shelter and receive another chance to win a bike!

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Overdose Awareness Day at Twin Lakes Park

Overdose Awareness Day
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
4:00 pm—6:00 pm
Twin Lakes Park, Latrobe
Pavilion #2

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Overdose Awareness Event Penn Township August 31st

Come join Penn Trafford Citizens for Drug Awareness celebrate survivors of overdose and remember the lives lost too soon.

August 31st from 6:30P-8:30P at Penn Township Municipal Park Complex

16th Annual Ray of Hope Walk

Westmoreland County Suicide Awareness and Prevention Task Force is hosting their 16th annual Ray of Hope Walk

September 10th at Twin Lakes Park

Survivor’s event begins at 9:15a and the Walk Ceremony begins at 10:45a

Mobile healthcare van now taking appointments at FAVOR in Bolivar, PA

FAVOR in Bolivar PA is now taking appointments for their mobile healthcare van Wednesday’s from 1:30p to 4p

All Recovery Meetings: Bolivar, PA

All recovery meeting at Faces and Voices Of Recovery (FAVOR) located in Bolivar

Every Thursday from 12p to 1pm and 6:30p to 7:30p

Drop Off Collection Drive for People Seeking Drug and Alcohol Treatment

Westmoreland Drug and Alcohol Commission Along with Westmoreland Drug and Alcohol
Case Management are hosting a collection drive to make care bags for the individuals
seeking Drug and Alcohol Treatment.

If you would like to donate, check out the items needed on the flyer.

Abundant Life Task Force–Service of Hope

The Abundant Life Task Force, a faith-based coalition from Scottdale, PA, whose mission is helping those with Substance Use Disorder hosted this Service of Hope. This video was put together for any individual that may be seeking help for themselves or a loved one affected by substance use disorder. ***We do not own the rights for any of the songs in the this video.***

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Outside In

Check out Outside In’s newsletter, “The Insighter”, and find out what’s happening.

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Innovative Drug and Alcohol Program Spotlight

SPHS Behavioral Health, is a non-profit behavioral health corporation providing mental health, substance abuse, and co-occurring treatment services to adult and child/adolescent populations. SPHS Behavioral Health has more than 40 years of experience serving Southwestern Pennsylvania, providing opportunities and resources for people through a unique continuum of recovery and evidence-based treatments.

SPHS Behavioral Health’s philosophy of service is based on the Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services “A Call for Change” indicating, “Recovery is a self-determined and holistic journey that people undertake to heal and grow. Recovery is facilitated by relationships and environments that provide hope, empowerment, choices and opportunities that promote people reaching their full potential as individuals and community members.” The agency is committed to this philosophy and is dedicated to a quality management and improvement process to assure this philosophy is maintained. The quality process focuses on the overarching themes of trauma informed care; service integration; and strengths based, recovery driven treatment models.

SPHS Behavioral Health operates a multitude of substance abuse and mental health programs in Westmoreland County including but not limited to: D&A Outpatient and Intensive Outpatient Treatment; DUI and Underage Drinking Services; D&A Case Management; Certified Recovery Specialists; Mental Health Outpatient Treatment and Centers of Excellence for Opioid Use Disorder. As part of our commitment to integrated services, all our programs use a comprehensive, holistic approach. Current endeavors are underway to enhance the incorporation of medical treatment in our behavioral health service array.

MAT, Individual Treatment, Group Treatment and Specialized Group services are offered at each of the four outpatient treatment locations in Westmoreland County: Monessen, Greensburg, Latrobe and New Kensington. Specialty therapies that include: Art Therapy, EMDR, PCIT and DBT are location specific.

Our team members can be reached at:

Greensburg 724-834-0420

Monessen 724-684-6489

Latrobe 724-532-1700

New Kensington 724-339-6860

Looking to Quit Smoking or Vaping?

quitSTART—This app from Smokefree.gov helps people who smoke get ready to quit, monitor their progress, and get back on track if they slip and smoke. Read the rest on NIDA’s website.

Calling a Quitline may be your key to success. Read more on the CDC’s website.

Access Compulsive and Problem Gambling Help in Pennsylvania

Mon Valley Opioid Coalition

The Mon Valley Opioid Coalition (MVOC) coalition was formed to combat the ongoing opioid epidemic in the Mon Valley area. Colleen Hughes, Executive Director of Westmoreland Drug and Alcohol Commission and California Borough Police Chief Jim Smith co-chair the coalition. The coalition, whose vision statement is “Uniting the Mon Valley to ensure the long-term health, safety and well-being of individuals in the region,” meets monthly at Westmoreland Drug and Alcohol Commission’s office building’s training room in Monessen.

The Westmoreland Drug and Alcohol Commission, Washington Drug and Alcohol Commission and Fayette County Drug and Alcohol Commission work together to guide the efforts of the coalition. MVOC is data based, utilizing data in real time to determine what is most effective in combating opioid use overdoses. The University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy Pennsylvania Opioid Overdose Reduction Technical Assistance Center, provides “concierge technical assistance” for the coalition.

Help Yourself

You have the courage to make the call. Admitting you have a substance abuse problem is a difficult step. It’s also the first step on your road to recovery.

Help your loved one

Help Your Loved One

You have the courage to make the call. It’s also the first step on your loved one’s road to recovery.

Parent Resources

Parents-For more information on how to talk with your teens about drugs and alcohol, click on the link below for free resources from SAMHSA or check out our Prevention Page:

Do you need help with a substance abuse or dependency problem?

Westmoreland Drug and Alcohol Case Management

Drug and Alcohol Case Management helps individuals with substance abuse problems access treatment services which includes detoxification, residential, halfway house, and all levels of outpatient services; partial, intensive outpatient and traditional outpatient.