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. 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 Monessen 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.
Colleen Hughes, Executive Director of Westmoreland Drug and Alcohol Commission and Monessen 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.
Services
The Mission of Westmoreland Drug and Alcohol Commission, Inc. is to enhance the quality of life for persons who have experienced problems related to their use or abuse of alcohol and/or drugs. The Westmoreland Drug and Alcohol Commission, Inc. (WeDAC) is a private, non-profit corporation located in the city of Monessen at 1200 Maronda Way, Suite 300.
Any client, family member, and/or outside agency or hospital will call 1-800-220-1810 to receive a screening and schedule an appointment, if needed, for an assessment/evaluation to secure funds for treatment services. Referral sources include, but are not limited to the following: local hospitals, court system, County Assistance Office, CYS, etc.
In an effort to accomplish and achieve specific goals, Westmoreland Drug and Alcohol Commission, Inc. (WeDAC), continuously works to sponsor various prevention programs throughout Westmoreland County. The prevention programs encompass objectives in the areas of education, information dissemination, alternative activities, problem identification and referral, community-based process and environmental activities.
A CRS is a Certified Recovery Specialist who works closely with individuals in recovery to offer peer recovery supports along with the Case Management staff to assist clients. The main goal of a CRS is to focus on the recovery process. The CRS support individuals into early recovery and positions them for long term success.
The Westmoreland Drug and Alcohol Commission, Inc. (WeDAC), also known as the Single County Authority (SCA), subcontracts D&A Case Management services with Southwestern Pennsylvania Human Services (SPHS) Behavioral Health.
The D&A Case Management Unit is responsible for providing screening, assessment, and referral for treatment services to include requesting authorization of WeDAC/SCA funding for the most clinically appropriate levels of Drug and Alcohol Treatment.They may be contacted at 1-800-220-1810 (24/7). Visit casemanagementPA.com to find the contact information for the Case Management department in your county.
The D&A Case Management Unit is responsible for providing screening, assessment, and referral for treatment services to include requesting authorization of WeDAC/SCA funding for the most clinically appropriate levels of Drug and Alcohol Treatment.They may be contacted at 1-800-220-1810 (24/7). Visit casemanagementPA.com to find the contact information for the Case Management department in your county.
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