Crawford County Drug and Alcohol Executive Commission
920 Water Street Suite 12
Meadville, PA 16335
About Crawford County Drug and Alcohol Executive Commission
Meadville, Pennsylvania, is located in Crawford County and is home to the Crawford County Drug and Alcohol Executive Commission (CCDAEC). This organization provides or can refer you to the full spectrum of substance use treatment, from medical detox to residential and outpatient programs to recovery support. No one is denied care because they can’t afford the services. They accept private insurance and public funding from the county as well as the state and federal governments. They also have a sliding scale based on income.
Specialized Care for Specific Populations
What I noticed right away is that the Commission’s treatment isn’t one size fits all. They have specialized programs for adolescents, those with a co-occurring mental health disorder, women and those involved in the justice system. Children and adolescents can get treatment and don’t have to have consent from their parents, which can help them get the care they need even if family relationships are fractured.
Along with specialized programs, CCDAEC offers case management, which is yet another level of personalized care. Case managers can provide individuals with exactly what they need to stabilize and maintain recovery long term, which may include housing, education support, transportation, child care and employment services.
Recovery Support in Crawford County
Once you’ve finished your treatment program you get two kinds of support. There are trained peers who can help you, and CCDAEC has Certified Recovery Specialists.
A Certified Recovery Specialist helps answer questions and provide information as you finish treatment and transition into independent living. They’ll help you create your own recovery plan and give you the tools you need to face challenges. They can motivate and mentor you and connect you to recovery support groups so you can build a sober support network.
I love that the only requirement to get this kind of recovery support is that you be 18 or older and live in Crawford County. This makes it open to everyone who needs it, which makes recovery easier to maintain.