To make the Just Five education accessible to those who are visually impaired, the educational lessons have been reproduced as individual audio files which can be accessed on the Audio Lessons page.

1 in 3 people is affected by addiction or mental health issues. Just Five delivers – in just five minutes per lesson - the most important concepts and facts regarding addiction. Learn who’s at risk, how to know if a person has a substance use disorder, and more. Invest just five minutes to better understand this illness.

A message from Secretary Jen Smith

Our mission: The Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs mission is to engage, coordinate and lead the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s effort to prevent and reduce drug, alcohol and gambling addiction and abuse; and to promote recovery, thereby reducing the human and economic impact of the disease.

Your use of the Just Five website is completely confidential and voluntary.  The Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs does not receive any data or information from Shatterproof about you as an individual or your utilization of the Just Five program. To help measure program impact, please take the 12-question survey before you begin the first lesson.

 

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Pennsylvania Get Help Now Hotline

1-800-662-HELP (4357)

Pennsylvania Get Help Now Hotline

The Get Help Now Hotline is a confidential hotline available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year to all Pennsylvanians in both English and Spanish. It is staffed by trained professionals who can connect you directly to local treatment and resources. If you prefer, there is a chat option on the DDAP website as well as a texting option at 717-216-0905.

Find High-Quality Substance Use Disorder Treatment Online

If you or someone you love is in need of drug and alcohol treatment, visit TreatmentATLAS.org. There you can take an assessment and be directed to treatment in Pennsylvania based on your individual needs. The website is free, confidential, and can connect you with treatment funding if needed. Help is just a click away.

State Employee Assistance Program

1-800-692-7459

State Employee Assistance Program

The State Employee Assistance Program (SEAP) is a free assessment and referral service that is designed to assist commonwealth employees and their family members in resolving a wide variety of personal problems that may lead to deteriorating employee job performance. SEAP offers services related to substance abuse, mental health issues, family issues, financial issues, legal services, and mediation.