The Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) said nearly 146,000 Pennsylvania residents visited its online Treatment Atlas since Gov. Josh Shapiro took office.
The tool is designed to help individuals compare substance use disorder treatment programs and connect with care, according to a July 31 news release.
Here are three things to know:
1. Thousands have used its assessment and provider search tools. More than 7,500 users completed a self-assessment to determine the level of treatment that best matched their needs, and more than 3,600 people used the platform to locate a treatment facility and contact it for admission, information or other resources.
2. The platform includes about 750 treatment providers. Treatment Atlas is a free, confidential online resource that allows users to search for and compare substance use disorder treatment programs. It evaluates facilities’ use of evidence-based practices and currently lists information for about 750 DDAP-licensed treatment providers.
3. The effort coincides with new behavioral health investments. The Shapiro administration’s 2026-27 budget includes $10 million in first-ever dedicated state funding for the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. DDAP also said individuals seeking treatment or substance use support can contact the PA Get Help Now helpline, which is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
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