Smith-Wade-El to be panelist on addiction recovery panel Nov. 3
Rep. Ismail Smith-Wade-El October 17, 2025 | 3:33 PM
LANCASTER, Oct. 17 – State Rep. Ismail Smith-Wade-El, D-Lancaster, will be a panelist at Blueprints for Addiction Recovery’s Healing Beyond Boundaries: Understanding What Our Communities Truly Need, at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 3, at The Ware Center, 42 N. Prince St. in Lancaster.
The free, all-ages event will bring together leaders from recovery services, law enforcement and government for an open conversation about what communities need to heal, connect and move forward.
The evening will be hosted by Chris Dreisbach, founder of Blueprints for Addiction Recovery, and will feature an engaging panel including:
- Ben McCoy, CEO, Blueprints for Addiction Recovery
- State Rep. Ismail Smith-Wade-El, D-Lancaster
- Bill Hickey, deputy chief, Millersville University Police Department
- Becca Moyer, program director, Blueprints for Addiction Recovery
“This event is about more than recovery; it’s about understanding one another,” said Dreisbach. “Every community has unique challenges, but the foundation of healing always starts with empathy, connection and open conversation.”
The discussion will explore the realities of recovery and public safety while emphasizing compassion, accessibility and collaboration as the cornerstones of community growth.
“We can’t expect change unless we first take the time to understand what people actually need,” said McCoy. “Recovery is not just a clinical process; it’s a human one. By bringing together voices from law enforcement, government and treatment, we can start bridging the gaps that too often divide us.”
“Addiction isn’t just an individual issue, but impacts families and communities,” Smith-Wade-El said. “This event can provide the opportunity for those with addiction issues and their families to share their struggles with the goal of creating better maps that will lead us to recovery at the individual and community levels.”
Sponsored by Blueprints for Addiction Recovery, Healing Beyond Boundaries continues a series of community events that inspire honest dialogue, challenge stigma and promote a unified approach to recovery.
Event Details
What: Healing Beyond Boundaries: Understanding What Our Communities Truly Need
When: 6:30 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 3
Where: The Ware Center, 42 N. Prince St. Lancaster
Cost: Free and open to all ages
Presented by: Blueprints for Addiction Recovery
About Blueprints for Addiction Recovery
Blueprints for Addiction Recovery is a Pennsylvania-based treatment network dedicated to transforming the way individuals and communities approach recovery. Through innovative, person-centered care and outreach, Blueprints empowers individuals to find lasting freedom from addiction while building stronger, more compassionate communities.