The Bureau of Program Services shall provide the following services:
- (1) Be responsible for the identification of unique population groups requiring specialized program information.
- (2) Plan and coordinate the activities for these special population groups through various Council functions, programs, technical assistance, and the like.
- (3) Develop and operate occupational alcoholism and drug programs for business industries and conduct training programs in the fields of prevention and treatment for service delivery personnel.
- (4) Provide training programs for persons currently employed in community treatment programs.
- (5) Coordinate and implement training and prevention efforts in the field of drug and alcohol abuse with other Commonwealth agencies.
- (6) Coordinate the Alcohol Highway Safety Program in association with the Governor’s Traffic Safety Council and the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation in an effort to establish a system of Driving Under The Influence programs on a statewide basis.
- (7) Recommend the adoption of new and innovative training and prevention strategies for use by Single County Authorities and program providers.
- (8) Provide a toll-free answering service for treatment and prevention referral; such as guidance of funding and treatment approaches.
- (9) Provide the citizens of this Commonwealth with current and factual information on drug and alcohol abuse.
- (10) Develop and implement basic alcohol and drug education programs, institutes, workshops, and seminars for community professionals and laymen, prospective counselors, Council members, Council staff and special population groups.