The Pennsylvania departments of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) and Aging (PDA) announced the launch of the Shapiro Administration’s new initiative to help lower the number of fatal overdoses in older adults in Pennsylvania – a number that has increased over the past few years.
The agencies are implementing an evidence-based substance use prevention and wellness program called the Wellness Initiative for Senior Education (WISE) across four counties with some of the highest rates of overdoses for Pennsylvanians 55 and older.
“The WISE program reflects the Shapiro Administration’s shared commitment to health equity, improving health outcomes, and working together to better the lives of Pennsylvania’s older adults,” said DDAP Secretary Dr. Latika Davis-Jones.
Challenges Centers
Challenges’ centers provide educational, recreational and health-related activities to support the independence of older adults who live in Lawrence County. Many of the activities are free; others require membership.
New Castle
Shenley Square
2706 Mercer Rd.
New Castle, PA 16105
Monday – Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
724-658-3729
Ellwood City
1405 Woodside Ave.
Ellwood City, PA 16117
Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
724-752-9435
