DDAP Awards More Than $100k to Community-Based Organizations to Address SUD-Related Stigma

The Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs  is awarding more than $100,000 to community-based organizations serving 10 counties to assist with their efforts in reducing the stigma associated with substance use disorder (SUD).

Pennsylvania’s statewide anti-stigma campaign, Life Unites Us, addresses stigma by investing in those who are doing the work at the local level. By prioritizing compassionate, judgment-free care, DDAP intends to help more Pennsylvanians access life-saving resources and achieve recovery.

Life Unites Us (LUU) is a research-driven campaign that uses social media to spread stories of individuals in recovery, their family members, and allies who support those with SUD. In addition to offering stigma reduction grants, LUU gives local organizations an opportunity to learn through webinars, fosters community partnerships to promote recovery-focused support at the local level, and maintains an interactive data dashboard detailing the campaign’s progress.

The following community-based organizations will receive up to $29,000 each to help fund stigma reduction:

• Hope Works: Fayette County;
• Drop-In Center Recovery Collective | Oasis Community Recovery Club, Walking Free Clubhouse, and New Possibilities Recovery Drop-In Center: Northumberland, Snyder, Union, Montour, and Columbia counties;
• This Is My Quest: Tioga, Potter, and Bradford counties; and
• Ark of Safety: Philadelphia.

Read the full press release.