A new program aimed at providing a new treatment-driven initiative to help with substance abuse disorder kicked off this morning at a news conference in the Indiana County Courthouse.
The Law Enforcement Treatment Initiative, or LETI, is a four-stage initiative, where those who need help with substance abuse disorder find treatment before they face the criminal justice system. Indiana County becomes the 25th county in Pennsylvania to join the program.
Attorney General Michelle Henry said she was excited to have Indiana County join LETI as it will be an effective tool to fight the opioid epidemic.
Indiana County focused on two of these phases so far: drug court and a diversion program at the district court level. The added programs will happen prior to arrests or police encounters to guide people to treatment through early intervention programs.
District Attorney Robert Manzi said that the program was a natural fit for the county.
Brian Meeker, a certified recovery specialist who went through the treatment program was on hand for the kickoff. He talked about how LETI changed his life.
AG Henry said that so far, 900 people have been assisted by LETI and are receiving treatment and on their way to recovery.
To watch the video from today’s news conference, click below.
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