Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) Secretary Dr. Latika Davis-Jones will make a major announcement regarding lives saved through the Shapiro administration's Warm Handoff Program, which helps connect individuals to treatment and recovery support immediately following an overdose or substance use crisis.
The event will also highlight the $5 million investment in behavioral health crisis walk-in centers as part of Governor Josh Shapiro's 2026-27 budget and how this investment will strengthen behavioral health crisis care, expand access to lifesaving services, and improve pathways to treatment and recovery across Pennsylvania.
Event participants
DDAP Secretary Dr. Latika Davis-Jones
Addiction Medicine Physician Dr. Kristi Dively
Blueprints for Addiction Recovery CEO Benjamin McCoy
Overdose survivor and Blueprints Director of Specialty Programs Justin Dettinger
Behavioral Health Service Line Executive Director Tracey Lavallias
Behavioral Health Service Line Director Caroline Barnhart, LCSW
Where: Lancaster General Hospital, 555 North Duke Street, Lancaster, PA 17602. The press conference will take place outside near the Emergency Department entrance.
RSVP: Please email stdugan@pa.gov to share the reporter's name and media outlet who wishes to set up an interview during this time.
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