LHNPA Extends Support to Peniel Residential Treatment Center

Johnstown, PA (February 20, 2024) – The Laurel Highlands Nurse Practitioner Association, a regional group of the Pennsylvania Coalition of Nurse Practitioners, has exemplified their commitment to community well-being with a gracious donation of $500 to Peniel Residential Treatment Center. This significant contribution will be allocated toward client scholarship funding, ensuring continued access to life-changing treatment for those in need. … Read More

Peniel Receives Grant From Community Foundation For The Alleghenies For Purchase of Van

Johnstown, PA (February 2, 2024) – Peniel Residential Drug/Alcohol Treatment Center is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded a grant of $19,500 from the Community Foundation for the Alleghenies (https://www.cfalleghenies.org/). This generous funding will be dedicated to the acquisition of a much-needed van to support various transportation needs within the organization. The new vehicle will serve as a vital resource for … Read More

Dr. Marion Spellman – Our Champion!

Dr. Marion Mattie Spellman, also known as Dr. Spellman, transitioned from this temporary life to her eternal home in glory in the early morning hours of Monday, October 30, 2023, at the age of 80 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. She was born on March 9, 1943, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Spellman was an extraordinary individual whose life was dedicated to serving … Read More

Peniel Receives Grant From Community Foundation For The Alleghenies For Treatment Scholarships

Johnstown, PA (May 18, 2023) – Peniel Residential Drug/Alcohol Treatment Center is pleased to have received a $3,500 grant from the Community Foundation for the Alleghenies (https://www.cfalleghenies.org/). This grant will benefit the Peniel Scholarship Fund and will contribute to providing effective substance use treatment for someone in need from Bedford, Cambria, or Somerset counties. Substance use disorder and its contributing … Read More

Alumni Newsletter – April/May 2021

Here is a sample article from our new Monthly Alumni Newsletter developed and edited by Peniel Staff member Whitney Botts, BS. Check out the full newsletter in PDF version here: Peniel Staff Spotlight: Emily Cooper, BS When Emily Cooper initially stepped through the doors of Peniel as a client, she had no idea what God hadin store for her. Emily … Read More

Alumni Newsletter – March 2021

Here is a sample article from our new Monthly Alumni Newsletter developed and edited by Peniel Staff member Whitney Botts, BS. Check out the full newsletter in PDF version here: Leave a comment and let us know what you think! There Is Hope: A Testimony When Zachary entered Peniel in April of 2010, he did not yet have a sense … Read More

International Church of God Creates New Award In Honor of Dr. Marion Spellman

With unshakeable faith and a heart full of compassion, Dr. Spellman has labored for more than 38 years to restore broken lives torn apart by addiction and substance abuse. She has been committed to doing God’s will with resolute determination and to fulfilling the vision that God placed in her heart so many years ago. Willing to stand alone and … Read More

Peniel Sits Down With Pittsburgh Mayor William Peduto

The drug problem is an unfortunate reality that has been hitting our region especially hard. Nearly every organization, business or family in our area is affected in some way by this epidemic. However, for more than 35 years, Peniel has been at the forefront of effective addiction treatment. Recently members of the Peniel staff along with First Lady Barbara Mann … Read More

PENIEL on “Sunday Magazine”

Peniel Public Relations Director, Durean Coleman, was invited as a guest on the “Sunday Magazine”  radio talk show hosted by Jessica Taylor on Cool 101.7FM. The two discussed the nature of addiction, the restoration Peniel offers for those that are struggling and Peniel’s outlook of hope for our community. The full interview can be heard here.    

“Peniel Love Lessons”

When I joined the team of Peniel in October of 2013, I had no idea how radically my life would be changed.  I felt at the time, and still believe, that God placed me here.  At last, I would be able to give back something to those affected by the devastation of addiction! But, oh… God had so much more … Read More