October 13, 2021 - Harrisburg, PA
Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) Secretary Jen Smith, visited the YWCA of Greater Harrisburg to highlight the importance of employment services for individuals with a substance use disorder (SUD). "Obtaining and sustaining employment are core fundamentals to an individual's recovery journey," said DDAP Secretary Jen Smith. "This employment-focused funding will enable the YWCA of Greater Harrisburg to support individuals before, during, and following treatment to empower their recovery." The YWCA of Greater Harrisburg, which serves Dauphin, Cumberland, and Perry counties was recently awarded more than $230,000 in funding to provide employment support services including vocational assessments, resume writing, interviewing skills, job placement, and transportation assistance related to employment.
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