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December 14, 2023 - Harrisburg, PA

Shapiro Administration Visits Central Dauphin School District to Highlight Substance Use Prevention, Mental Health Resources Available to Schools

Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) Secretary Dr. Latika Davis-Jones and Department of Education (PDE) Secretary Dr. Khalid Mumin joined students at Central Dauphin School District (CDSD) to highlight their evidence-based substance use disorder (SUD) prevention program and remind schools of the mental health resources available to students year round, including during the holiday season.

"Prevention really is our first line of defense in ensuring our children grow up to live healthy, productive lives and the Shapiro Administration is committed to providing critical supports and resources to our students, educators, and school communities," said Secretary Davis-Jones. "Intensifying our primary prevention efforts and strengthening protective factors such as positive school climate, decision-making and coping skills, and how to process trauma is absolutely critical to address these risk factors which too often lead to misusing substances."

During their visit, Secretaries Davis-Jones and Mumin participated in a student-led mental health activity that included muscle relaxation techniques to decrease stressors, breathing and progressive muscle relaxation work, as well as an activity on how to use positive messaging and develop coping skills.

Speakers Include:
Dr. Norman Miller, CDSD Superintendent
Dr. Micah Beaston, CDSD Mental Health Coordinator
Dr. Latika Davis-Jones, Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs
Dr. Khalid Mumin, Department of Education
Lauren Krebs, Dauphin County D&A Prevention Program Prevention Program Supervisor
Sandy Gates, Keystone Human Services SAP Program Director



Harrisburg, PA. Dr. Latika Davis-Jones, Secretary of the Pennsylvania Dept. of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP), speaks during Thursdays event. Officials with the Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) and Department of Education (PDE), visit Central Dauphin School District (CDSD) to highlight their evidence-based substance use disorder (SUD) prevention program and remind schools of the mental health resources available to students during the holiday season and throughout the entire school year. December 14, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/24100_DDAP_SubUsePrevent_AG_01.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Harrisburg, PA. Dr. Latika Davis-Jones, Secretary of the Pennsylvania Dept. of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP), speaks during Thursdays event. Officials with the Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) and Department of Education (PDE), visit Central Dauphin School District (CDSD) to highlight their evidence-based substance use disorder (SUD) prevention program and remind schools of the mental health resources available to students during the holiday season and throughout the entire school year. December 14, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/24100_DDAP_SubUsePrevent_AG_02.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Harrisburg, PA. Dr. Latika Davis-Jones, Secretary of the Pennsylvania Dept. of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP), looks on as Dr. Micah Beaston speaks during Thursdays event. Officials with the Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) and Department of Education (PDE), visit Central Dauphin School District (CDSD) to highlight their evidence-based substance use disorder (SUD) prevention program and remind schools of the mental health resources available to students during the holiday season and throughout the entire school year. December 14, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/24100_DDAP_SubUsePrevent_AG_03.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Harrisburg, PA. Dr. Khalid Mumin, Secretary of the Pennsylvania Dept. of Education (PDE), speaks during Thursdays event. Officials with the Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) and Department of Education (PDE), joined students at Central Dauphin School District (CDSD) to highlight their evidence-based substance use disorder (SUD) prevention program and remind schools of the mental health resources available to students during the holiday season and throughout the entire school year. December 14, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/24100_DDAP_SubUsePrevent_AG_04.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Harrisburg, PA. Dr. Khalid Mumin, Secretary of the Pennsylvania Dept. of Education (PDE), speaks during Thursdays event. Officials with the Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) and Department of Education (PDE), joined students at Central Dauphin School District (CDSD) to highlight their evidence-based substance use disorder (SUD) prevention program and remind schools of the mental health resources available to students during the holiday season and throughout the entire school year. December 14, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/24100_DDAP_SubUsePrevent_AG_05.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Harrisburg, PA. Dr. Micah Beaston, CDSD Mental Health Coordinator,..speaks during Thursdays event. Officials with the Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) and Department of Education (PDE), visit Central Dauphin School District (CDSD) to highlight their evidence-based substance use disorder (SUD) prevention program and remind schools of the mental health resources available to students during the holiday season and throughout the entire school year. December 14, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/24100_DDAP_SubUsePrevent_AG_06.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Harrisburg, PA. (L-R) Superintendent of Central Dauphin School District, Dr. Norman Miller and Lauren Krebs, Dauphin County D&A Prevention Program Prevention Program. Officials with the Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) and Department of Education (PDE), joined students at Central Dauphin School District (CDSD) to highlight their evidence-based substance use disorder (SUD) prevention program and remind schools of the mental health resources available to students during the holiday season and throughout the entire school year. December 14, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/24100_DDAP_SubUsePrevent_AG_07.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Harrisburg, PA. Lauren Krebs, Dauphin County D&A Prevention Program Prevention Program, speaks during Thursdays event. Officials with the Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) and Department of Education (PDE), joined students at Central Dauphin School District (CDSD) to highlight their evidence-based substance use disorder (SUD) prevention program and remind schools of the mental health resources available to students during the holiday season and throughout the entire school year. December 14, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/24100_DDAP_SubUsePrevent_AG_08.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Harrisburg, PA. Sandy Gates, Keystone Human Services SAP Program Director, speaks during Thursdays event. Officials with the Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) and Department of Education (PDE), joined students at Central Dauphin School District (CDSD) to highlight their evidence-based substance use disorder (SUD) prevention program and remind schools of the mental health resources available to students during the holiday season and throughout the entire school year. December 14, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/24100_DDAP_SubUsePrevent_AG_09.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Harrisburg, PA. (L-R) Superintendent of Central Dauphin School District, Dr. Norman Miller and Representative Justin Fleming. Officials with the Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) and Department of Education (PDE), joined students at Central Dauphin School District (CDSD) to highlight their evidence-based substance use disorder (SUD) prevention program and remind schools of the mental health resources available to students during the holiday season and throughout the entire school year. December 14, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/24100_DDAP_SubUsePrevent_AG_10.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Harrisburg, PA. Students and staff participate in relaxtion excercises. Officials with the Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) and Department of Education (PDE), joined students at Central Dauphin School District (CDSD) to highlight their evidence-based substance use disorder (SUD) prevention program and remind schools of the mental health resources available to students during the holiday season and throughout the entire school year. December 14, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/24100_DDAP_SubUsePrevent_AG_11.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Harrisburg, PA. Officials with the Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) and Department of Education (PDE), joined students at Central Dauphin School District (CDSD) to highlight their evidence-based substance use disorder (SUD) prevention program and remind schools of the mental health resources available to students during the holiday season and throughout the entire school year. December 14, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/24100_DDAP_SubUsePrevent_AG_12.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Harrisburg, PA. Students and staff participate in relaxtion excercises. Officials with the Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) and Department of Education (PDE), joined students at Central Dauphin School District (CDSD) to highlight their evidence-based substance use disorder (SUD) prevention program and remind schools of the mental health resources available to students during the holiday season and throughout the entire school year. December 14, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/24100_DDAP_SubUsePrevent_AG_13.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Harrisburg, PA. Students and staff participate in relaxtion excercises. Officials with the Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) and Department of Education (PDE), joined students at Central Dauphin School District (CDSD) to highlight their evidence-based substance use disorder (SUD) prevention program and remind schools of the mental health resources available to students during the holiday season and throughout the entire school year. December 14, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/24100_DDAP_SubUsePrevent_AG_14.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Harrisburg, PA. Central Dauphin High School Therapist, Jenn Butz, leads a breathing excercise. Officials with the Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) and Department of Education (PDE), joined students at Central Dauphin School District (CDSD) to highlight their evidence-based substance use disorder (SUD) prevention program and remind schools of the mental health resources available to students during the holiday season and throughout the entire school year. December 14, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/24100_DDAP_SubUsePrevent_AG_15.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Harrisburg, PA. Dr. Latika Davis-Jones, participates in a relaxation excercise with staff and students. Officials with the Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) and Department of Education (PDE), joined students at Central Dauphin School District (CDSD) to highlight their evidence-based substance use disorder (SUD) prevention program and remind schools of the mental health resources available to students during the holiday season and throughout the entire school year. December 14, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/24100_DDAP_SubUsePrevent_AG_16.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Harrisburg, PA. Dr. Khalid Mumin, participates in a relaxation excercise with staff and students. Officials with the Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) and Department of Education (PDE), joined students at Central Dauphin School District (CDSD) to highlight their evidence-based substance use disorder (SUD) prevention program and remind schools of the mental health resources available to students during the holiday season and throughout the entire school year.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/24100_DDAP_SubUsePrevent_AG_17.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Harrisburg, PA. Dr. Latika Davis-Jones and Dr. Khalid Mumin write notes of affirmation as part of a coping excercise with staff and students. Officials with the Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) and Department of Education (PDE), joined students at Central Dauphin School District (CDSD) to highlight their evidence-based substance use disorder (SUD) prevention program and remind schools of the mental health resources available to students during the holiday season and throughout the entire school year. December 14, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/24100_DDAP_SubUsePrevent_AG_18.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Harrisburg, PA. Students write notes of affirmation as part of a coping excercise. Officials with the Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) and Department of Education (PDE), joined students at Central Dauphin School District (CDSD) to highlight their evidence-based substance use disorder (SUD) prevention program and remind schools of the mental health resources available to students during the holiday season and throughout the entire school year. December 14, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/24100_DDAP_SubUsePrevent_AG_19.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Harrisburg, PA. Students posting notes of affirmation on a board as part of a coping excercise. Officials with the Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) and Department of Education (PDE), joined students at Central Dauphin School District (CDSD) to highlight their evidence-based substance use disorder (SUD) prevention program and remind schools of the mental health resources available to students during the holiday season and throughout the entire school year. December 14, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/24100_DDAP_SubUsePrevent_AG_20.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Harrisburg, PA. Students posted notes of affirmation on a board as part of a coping excercise. Officials with the Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) and Department of Education (PDE), joined students at Central Dauphin School District (CDSD) to highlight their evidence-based substance use disorder (SUD) prevention program and remind schools of the mental health resources available to students during the holiday season and throughout the entire school year. December 14, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/24100_DDAP_SubUsePrevent_AG_21.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Harrisburg, PA. Students posted notes of affirmation on a board as part of a coping excercise. Officials with the Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) and Department of Education (PDE), joined students at Central Dauphin School District (CDSD) to highlight their evidence-based substance use disorder (SUD) prevention program and remind schools of the mental health resources available to students during the holiday season and throughout the entire school year. December 14, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/24100_DDAP_SubUsePrevent_AG_22.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Harrisburg, PA. Students posted notes of affirmation on a board as part of a coping excercise. Officials with the Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) and Department of Education (PDE), joined students at Central Dauphin School District (CDSD) to highlight their evidence-based substance use disorder (SUD) prevention program and remind schools of the mental health resources available to students during the holiday season and throughout the entire school year. December 14, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/24100_DDAP_SubUsePrevent_AG_23.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Harrisburg, PA. Dr. Khalid Mumin poses for a picture with a Central Dauphin High School student. Officials with the Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) and Department of Education (PDE), joined students at Central Dauphin School District (CDSD) to highlight their evidence-based substance use disorder (SUD) prevention program and remind schools of the mental health resources available to students during the holiday season and throughout the entire school year. December 14, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/24100_DDAP_SubUsePrevent_AG_24.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Harrisburg, PA. (L-R) Dr. Khalid Mumin Secretary of the Pennsylvania Dept. of Education (PDE) and Dr. Latika Davis-Jones, Secretary of the Pennsylvania Dept. of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP), pose for a picture. Officials with the Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) and Department of Education (PDE), joined students at Central Dauphin School District (CDSD) to highlight their evidence-based substance use disorder (SUD) prevention program and remind schools of the mental health resources available to students during the holiday season and throughout the entire school year. December 14, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/24100_DDAP_SubUsePrevent_AG_25.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Harrisburg, PA. (L-R) Rep. Justin Fleming, Dr. Latika Davis-Jones and Dr. Khalid Mumin, pose for a picture. Officials with the Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) and Department of Education (PDE), joined students at Central Dauphin School District (CDSD) to highlight their evidence-based substance use disorder (SUD) prevention program and remind schools of the mental health resources available to students during the holiday season and throughout the entire school year. December 14, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/24100_DDAP_SubUsePrevent_AG_26.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a>