There are a wide variety of substance and alcohol abuse services available to children and adults in Pennsylvania. Community substance abuse programs are administered through county program offices called Single County Authorities (SCAs.)
The county SCA determines a person's eligibility for service funding, assesses the need for treatment or other services, and makes referrals to appropriate programs to match treatment and/or service needs.
For county SCA locations and contact information visit: County Drug and Alcohol Agencies Near You
Pennsylvania Department of Health Drug and Alcohol Facility Locator Page
The Pennsylvania Network of Care is a web resource which provides information and tools, such as:
Payment for Drug and Alcohol Services
The cost of these services will vary depending upon the type of service. Pennsylvania's Medical Assistance Program, either through a managed care organization or the traditional fee-for-service system, pays for many of these services for eligible individuals. People who use services, but are not on Medical Assistance and are without access to other insurance, will be assessed for their ability to pay for services by the county SCA. If you need further assistance you may be referred to your local County Assistance Office (CAO), or the local Social Security Administration (SSA) Office.
Other Resources:
PA Department of Health, Bureau of Drug and Alcohol Programs