Recovery Works!
The mission of Chester County Department of Drug and Alcohol Services is to ensure that quality alcohol and other drug intervention and treatment, as well as alcohol, tobacco and other drug prevention programs are provided for citizens in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
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As guidelines related to COVID-19 begin to relax, a sense of "normalcy" is returning. However, many may still be facing feelings of anxiety and stress. It is important to give yourself grace, but also recognize help and resources are available.
Please check out the specific resources below:
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Creative Recovery
Join Be a Part of the Conversation in exploring creative ways to enhance, celebrate or deepen our recovery! If substance use disorder has impacted you or someone you love, join them to discover the countless paths that exist to find meaning in the journey of recovery.
Creative Recovery is a series of programs and workshops that will feature a variety of creative recovery topics.
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PA Start Campaign
In 2015, the Commonwealth Prevention Alliance (CPA), created the PA Stop campaign to educate on the risks of prescription painkiller and heroin use, the relationship between painkiller and heroin use, and what to do when you need help. In addition to these efforts, CPA recognizes the need for primary prevention as well which is why they also created PA Start.
The PA Start campaign is focused on building healthy, capable children. This is done by providing free, thought-provoking materials that pose a question about an important lesson or milestone. Then a positive action is suggested.
Click here to download materials (posters, flyers, digital ads, and video public service announcements) which can be used for promoting proven, evidence-based programs.
PA Start is paid for by Pennsylvania taxpayer dollars and made possible by a grant from the PA Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD).
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Overdose Awareness Day
August 31, 2021
Please join the Chester County Department of Drug & Alcohol Services in spreading awareness of International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) on August 31, 2021.
Every year on August 31st communities around the world encourage residents, businesses and organizations to raise awareness of overdose, reduce the stigma surrounding overdoses, remember the lives lost to overdose and acknowledge the grief felt by families and friends who have lost a loved one.
IOAD is an international campaign coordinated by the not-for-profit Australian public health organization Penington Institute.
For more information on International Overdose Awareness Day, click here.
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Suicide Prevention- QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer)
Would you like to know how to recognize the warning signs of a mental health crisis and learn how to get the person to the help they need?
Become a QPR Gatekeeper
Chester County Suicide Prevention Task Force is offering free QPR classes for the community this summer. Sign up for one of three classes being offered.
Space is limited.
Wednesday, July 28 (virtual)
6:00 to 8:00 PM
Thursday, August 5 (in-person)
6:00 to 8:00 PM
Wednesday, August 18 (in-person)
6:00 to 8:00 PM
*Please note*
*Participants must be on-camera for virtual classes.
*Participants must be vaccinated for the in-person classes, held at the Government Services Center in West Chester.
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Free Prevention Services in Chester County
Compass Mark, a Chester County Prevention Provider, strives to prevent substance use disorder through education, skill building, and community mobilization. In Chester County, the organization coordinates school-based prevention programs adhere to best practices to build students’ knowledge and skills for making healthy choices.
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Compass Mark provides a “one-stop shop” for personalized assistance and information about alcohol, tobacco, other drugs (ATOD), and gambling. All services are no charge. Services include:
- Access to a resource library filled with literature and brochures on alcohol, tobacco, other drugs, gambling, mental health, etc.
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Information & referral phone line (-866-286-3767) staffed by a team to connect community members with resources to meet their need as well as help them navigate accessing the service.
- ATOD presentations tailored to your organization
- ATOD Resource table at Health Fairs, Events, etc.
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Chester County teens have a new tool for mental health and wellness. A Teen Talk Line, targeting 12 to 18 year-olds, was launched April 6.
Young people are encouraged to reach out with a phone call or text message when they are feeling overwhelmed, stressed, sad, isolated or confused. All calls are confidential and callers may be anonymous.
The call line is 855-852-TEEN (8336) and the text line is 484-362-9515.
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Family Member Help Book
Finding support for substance use and related issues can be challenging. This Resource Guide, developed by the Chester County Department of Drug and Alcohol Services’ Advisory Council, was created to guide you in connecting to the services needed.
Compiled with the assistance of individuals and family members who have lived experience as well as representatives from recovery and treatment organizations, the guide includes resources for every step of the treatment and recovery journey. Our hope is that it will help you, your loved one and your family, find support healing and the rewards of sustained recovery for each person and family member impacted.
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Community Events and Trainings
A therapeutic grief support group to address feelings of parents after the loss of a child due to disease of addiction.
Tuesdays from 7:00pm-8:15pm
St. John’s Lutheran Church, 355 St. Johns Circle Phoenixville, Pa. 19460
A live, online sibling support group which is professionally facilitated to help
surviving siblings navigate sibling loss.
The group meets the first Tuesday each month.
The 501(c)3 organization is dedicated to Kacie Erin Rumford, her memory, her love of all of us and her desire to change this world to be a better place to live … from her family and friends who love her.
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Information Opportunity!
Did you know......
There are several other county departments who send out community newsletters and announcements just like this one. If you're interested, sign up here.
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Coming up....
Please keep an eye out for information on the following:
- International Overdose Awareness Day on August 31st
- Recovery Month events in September
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