TACOMA, Wash., Oct. 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Founded in 1972, the Pierce County Alliance (PCA) will celebrate its 50th anniversary on November 2 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at its Tacoma headquarters. A nationally recognized substance abuse treatment provider, Pierce County Alliance has served the people of the Pacific Northwest and has received national recognition for its pioneering work with drug treatment courts, drug-assisted treatment (MAT) and child placement services, including nursing home licensing.
Celebration of the 50th anniversary of the PCA
November 2, 2022 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.;
510 Tacoma Avenue South in Tacoma
RSVP to Phi Rhea at 253-304-1971
PCA invites all interested parties to its 50th anniversary. “We are pleased to join our many community partners in celebrating half a century of success in providing substance abuse treatment and youth services,” said Terree Schmidt-Whelan, Executive Director of the PCA.
“PCA is a leader in developing programs, systems and public policy related to criminal justice treatment and was one of the first in Washington State to work with local courts to develop drug treatment alternatives to incarceration.” said Barry J. Reid, CEO of the PCA. “Based on its achievements, PCA regularly receives significant government grants to expand its work to support people struggling with substance abuse.”
“The PCA has become a nationally recognized agency in the drug courts arena,” Reid continued. “PCA is recognized as a great place to work where dogs enjoy working with their human in the agency and the work environment reflects the agency’s people-centric philosophy towards clients and employees.”
About Pierce County Alliance
The Pierce County Alliance is a nationally recognized agency providing substance abuse treatment in the Pacific Northwest. The agency has worked with federal, state, and local justice systems to address offender treatment issues…
