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This bill establishes a comprehensive approach to addressing substance use and overdose in Pennsylvania through three main components: opioid overdose awareness, a new grant program, and enhanced support services. The bill creates the Lifetime Recovery from Substance Use Grant Program within the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs, which will provide grants to support the development and expansion of recovery support services across the state. The grant program will divide the state into nine geographic areas and award funding both statewide and regionally, with priority given to independent, nonprofit organizations led by local community representatives and those serving areas with high substance use rates. The bill also requires the Department of Health to develop and distribute opioid overdose awareness materials, including posters and pamphlets that detail overdose signs, emergency responses, and resource information, which must be displayed in public locations like government agencies and transportation authorities. Recipients of grants will be required to conduct annual surveys of individuals receiving recovery support services and submit annual reports to state legislative committees, detailing the number of individuals served and their long-term recovery outcomes. The funding for these initiatives can come from various sources, including state appropriations and the Opioid Settlement Restricted Account, with a focus on providing comprehensive support for individuals recovering from substance use disorders.

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