Pennsylvania Association of Treatment Court Professionals

More kindness. Less judgment. When we are kind to ourselves and others, we are more likely to seek or offer help. Help that leads to better outcomes for individuals, families, and communities. If you or a loved one is struggling with drugs or alcohol, call 1-800-662-HELP. Pictured are scenes of kindness from our statewide stakeholder engagement tour, which gave us the opportunity to engage and empathize with the needs of those providing and accessing #substanceusedisorder services. #WorldKindnessDay

?? Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay #MentalHealthMatters at every stage of life. It includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being ???? If you or someone you know needs support with #MentalHealth you're not alone and help is available: samhsa.gov/find-help

Thank you to all that donated wonderful baskets to the raffle! Tickets will be on sale after the morning session! Remember to visit our awesome vendors, we have over 35 vendors this year!

The 25th PATCP Conference starts tomorrow! We can't wait to see you & your treatment court team! Make sure you have Whova downloaded on your mobile device!

Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) and the House Republican Policy Committee, led by Chairman Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), convened a hearing to discuss the drug epidemic, the horrific effects of fentanyl and xylazine, and tactics being deployed to fight against the drug crisis in Pennsylvania. The hearing, titled “A State Lost in Addiction: Pennsylvania’s Path to Recovery,” featured testifiers Dr. Michael Lynch, attending emergency physician and medical toxicologist, UPMC; Judge Steven T. O'Neill, presiding judge of drug treatment court, Montgomery County; Chris Pawlowski, chief probation, parole and pretrial officer, Chester County; and Jessica Miraglia, assistant district attorney, Luzerne County. You can watch the full hearing via the link!

Have you registered for the 25th Annual PATCP Conference? Visit patcp.org to learn more or to register!

We're hiring! All Rise's Treatment Court Institute is hiring for the position of?statewide project director.?This position?is responsible for coordinating and collaborating with?statewide planning teams and interagency divisions to provide training for state conferences and workshops. The project director is also?responsible for ensuring that activities are carried out following established specifications, schedules, and budgets; coordinating interdepartmental functions to minimize delays; and meeting with program team members regularly to review program status and plan future project deliverables. Interested candidates should send their?résumé and cover letter to?[email protected]?by August 10, 2024. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gUw8JNzQ

Gov. Josh Shapiro has issued a proclamation recognizing the important work by reentry specialists in the Commonwealth in celebration of Pretrial, Probation, and Parole Supervision Week. We’re grateful for the parole employees serving in the DOC who prepare incarcerated individuals for reentry success and support them upon release! #ReentryMatters

All Rise's Justice for Vets leaves no veteran behind by providing training, technical assistance, and advocacy for veterans treatment courts and other evidence-based interventions. Learn how below and visit us at www.AllRise.org/JFV

Breaking the Chains: Overcoming Self-Stigma Join DDAP's anti-stigma campaign, Life Unites Us, for an upcoming webinar to learn about strategies to overcome #selfstigma as it relates to substance use disorder. Register: https://lnkd.in/eBXDhg4W #LifeUnitesUs #AntiStigma #Shatterproof