Tri-County Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse

What Tri-County Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse does

Tri-County Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse (TCCADA) is a non-profit behavioral health authority founded in 1972 and designated by the South Carolina Office of Substance Use Services to serve as the county alcohol and drug abuse authority for Bamberg, Orangeburg, and Calhoun counties. The organization delivers a full continuum of care spanning prevention, outpatient treatment, intensive outpatient programs, medication-assisted treatment, adolescent inpatient psychiatric care, and state-mandated ADSAP DUI programming, with employer-facing compliance services (DOT physicals, drug screenings, CPR training, Employee Assistance Programs) as a secondary revenue line.

The flagship asset is the William J. McCord Adolescent Treatment Facility in Orangeburg, a Joint Commission-accredited psychiatric hospital operating as a wholly owned subsidiary and providing 24-hour structured inpatient services for adolescents ages 9-18 with an average length of stay of 5-8 weeks per ASAM criteria. Outpatient services are delivered through three DPH-licensed sites (Dawn Center, Michael C. Watson Treatment Facility in Bamberg, and the Santee office) and are billable to insurance, Medicaid, or self-pay on a sliding scale. Clinical operations adhere to SAMHSA, ASAM, and CSAP frameworks rather than proprietary technology platforms.

TCCADA monetizes through a mix of fee-for-service treatment, ADSAP enrollment fees ranging from $500 to $2,500, per-unit employer services (e.g., $100 pre-employment physicals, $115 DOT exams, $75 CPR training), state government contracts, and grant-funded prevention programming. Go-to-market is community-led, relying on referrals from the Department of Juvenile Justice, Department of Social Services, schools, physicians, law enforcement, families, and self-referrals, complemented by coalitions including the Edisto Health Coalition, the F.I.R.E. Youth Coalition, and the four-county BOBC2 consortium. The organization employs between 101 and 250 staff and reports no parent company, external funding rounds, or acquisition activity.

Name

Tri-County Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse

Legal name

Tri-County Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse

Website

https://tccada.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Tri-County Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse is a non-profit behavioral health authority serving Bamberg, Orangeburg, and Calhoun counties in South Carolina with prevention, outpatient, inpatient psychiatric, and MAT services, plus employer-focused DOT and EAP offerings.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Behavioral Health Services

NAICS

Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420), Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (62322), Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals (622210)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

Outpatient Mental Health Clinics & Counseling Centers (HLAFACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Behavioral Health for Children & Adolescents (Youth Services) (HLAFACAL), Residential Mental Health Treatment Centers (HLAFACAC), Substance Use Disorder Prevention & Recovery Services (BPAGACAE), Substance Use Prevention & Student Assistance Programs (School-Based) (EDAKAMAJ)

Keywords

• Substance abuse treatment
• Behavioral health services
• Medication-assisted treatment
• Outpatient counseling
• Addiction prevention programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Orangeburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Treatment Services Revenue: Fee-for-service treatment including outpatient counseling, inpatient adolescent services, and medication-assisted treatment. Services billed to insurance, Medicaid, or self-pay. Sliding scale and payment plans available.
2. ADSAP Program Fees: State-mandated DUI program fees ranging from $500 to $2,500 depending on client needs assessment. One-time fees per client enrollment.
3. Employment-Related Services: Physical exams, vaccinations, drug screenings, CPR training, and DOT compliance services sold to employers. Revenue from per-service fees and contracted EAP agreements.
4. Government Contracts: County alcohol and drug abuse authority recognized by South Carolina state government under the Office of Substance Use Services. Receives public funding for prevention, intervention, and treatment programs serving Bamberg, Orangeburg, and Calhoun counties.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Tri-County Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse provides a full continuum of behavioral health care including substance abuse prevention, outpatient and intensive outpatient counseling, medication-assisted treatment, ADSAP DUI programs, and 24-hour inpatient psychiatric hospital services for adolescents. Employment-related services such as physical exams, drug screenings, DOT compliance, CPR training, and Employee Assistance Programs are offered to local businesses. All services are delivered through facilities in Orangeburg, Bamberg, and Santee, serving the citizens of three South Carolina counties.

Product overview

Tri-County Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse is a non-profit behavioral health organization providing a comprehensive continuum of care for substance use disorders and co-occurring conditions. The organization operates as a single unified service platform offering prevention services, outpatient treatment, intensive outpatient programs (IOP), medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and adolescent inpatient psychiatric hospital services through the William J. McCord Adolescent Treatment Facility. Prevention initiatives include Project Alert, The Bridge Program, Communities That Care surveys, and community coalitions. Employment-related services encompass physical exams, drug screenings, EAP, DOT services, vaccinations, and CPR training. Special projects target specific community needs including opioid awareness campaigns and storefront advertising ordinances.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Prevention Services Evidence-based prevention programs for citizens of all ages to avoid substance misuse through education, community outreach, and strategic planning frameworks aligned with SAMHSA principles. Includes Project Alert, Communities That Care surveys, BOBC2 consortium, For The Love Of opioid awareness campaign, Out of Their Hands campaign, and StoreFront Project.
• Adult Outpatient Treatment Individualized treatment for adults including assessment, individual/group/family counseling, outpatient services, and medication-assisted treatment tailored to each client's needs. Available to adults experiencing substance abuse, mental health, or co-occurring disorders, billed to insurance, Medicaid, or self-pay on a sliding scale.
• Adolescent Outpatient Services Outpatient services for adolescents ages 10-17 addressing substance use, mental health, school issues, and family conflicts through individual, group, and family counseling. Licensed by the South Carolina Department of Public Health.
• Adolescent Inpatient Services (William J. McCord Treatment Facility) 24-hour structured psychiatric hospital services for adolescents ages 9-18 with substance use disorders, including medical detox, psychiatric evaluation, individual/group/family counseling, and life skills development. Available to adolescents with or without private insurance.
• ADSAP (Alcohol and Drug Safety Action Program) Mandatory statewide DUI intervention and treatment program for individuals convicted of driving under the influence, including assessment and level-of-care determination. Required for SC Administrative License Revocation (ALR) participants and court-ordered clients.
• Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) Structured program meeting three days per week for three hours daily, combining individual, group, and family counseling with life skills development and relapse prevention for individuals with moderate to severe substance abuse.
• Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) Evidence-based treatment using medications such as Suboxone, Subutex, buprenorphine, or Vivitrol to treat withdrawal and cravings for opioid and alcohol addiction. Includes special-population protocols for IV drug users, pregnant clients, HIV/AIDS, and criminal justice involvement.
• Employment-Related Services Professional and medical services including pre-employment physical exams, DOT physicals, vaccinations, drug screenings, CPR training, and Employee Assistance Programs sold to local businesses on a per-service or contracted basis.
• The Bridge Program Nationally recognized intensive program for adolescents aged 13-17 involved with the juvenile justice system, addressing substance abuse, education, employment, and family cohesion to reduce continued illegal behavior. Model program in working with criminal justice-involved youth.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Contracted treatment benefit for employees and families of local businesses experiencing substance use, relationship difficulties, grief, parenting, or other personal problems. Sold on a contracted basis to employers in the Tri-County region.

Quantifiable outcome

• Average inpatient length of stay: 5-8 weeks based on ASAM criteria
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Edisto Health Coalition (EHC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity coalition addressing substance misuse through collaboration, coalition building and networking. Activities include organizing, planning, and enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of prevention program implementation.
• F.I.R.E. (Fearless Individuals Reaching Excellence) Squad Youth CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth coalition focused on substance misuse prevention among young people. Provides youth voice and leadership in community prevention efforts.
• Alcohol Enforcement Teams (AET) - 1st and 2nd Judicial CircuitsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental enforcement strategy involving law enforcement partnerships to reduce underage drinking and tobacco violations through compliance checks.
• BOBC2 (Bringing Our Best Care) ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBehavioral health consortium spanning Bamberg, Orangeburg, Barnwell, and Calhoun counties. Established to strengthen partnerships, increase resource sharing, and bridge gaps within communities. First project was a pop-up clinic for young adults in crisis.
• Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office and Local Police DepartmentsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for medication disposal drop boxes placed at law enforcement agencies including Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office and local police departments in Orangeburg, Holly Hill, Branchville, St. Matthews, North, and Bamberg.
• SAMHSA / Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP)coreOthersPrevention services developed according to SAMHSA's Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF) and CSAP's six strategy framework for evidence-based prevention.
• American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM)coreOthersUtilizes ASAM Patient Placement Criteria II to determine levels of care and appropriate lengths of stay for treatment services.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Aiken Center: Aiken Center is the South Carolina county alcohol and drug abuse authority serving Aiken County. It is one of the recognized county authorities under the same SC Office of Substance Use Services framework that TCCADA operates within, making it a directly comparable SC behavioral health authority.
• Cherokee County Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse: Cherokee County CADA is a county-level substance abuse authority in South Carolina providing outpatient treatment, prevention, and ADSAP services. It mirrors TCCADA's structural role as a single-county SC authority with public funding and the same core service menu.
• Anderson-Oconee Behavioral Health Services: Anderson-Oconee Behavioral Health Services is a South Carolina county behavioral health authority delivering outpatient substance use treatment, prevention, and community-based programs. It is structurally analogous to TCCADA as a regional SC authority operating within the same state funding and licensing regime.

Broad incumbents

• Gateway Foundation: Gateway Foundation is a national nonprofit addiction treatment provider with residential, outpatient, MAT, and adolescent services. It is comparable to TCCADA as a multi-modality SUD treatment organization at meaningfully greater scale.
• Universal Health Services: Universal Health Services operates one of the largest U.S. behavioral health hospital networks through its Behavioral Health division, including adolescent inpatient units. UHS is a relevant scale benchmark for TCCADA's Joint Commission-accredited McCord psychiatric hospital.
• Bradford Health Services: Bradford Health Services is a Southeastern regional addiction treatment provider with residential, outpatient, and MAT services. Its geographic footprint overlaps with TCCADA's catchment and its multi-state delivery model offers a useful benchmark for scaling.
• Acadia Healthcare Company: Acadia Healthcare is a publicly traded operator of psychiatric hospitals and behavioral health treatment facilities including adolescent inpatient units. The McCord facility competes with Acadia-owned adolescent psychiatric hospitals for referring clinicians and payers.
• Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation: Hazelden Betty Ford is the largest U.S. nonprofit addiction treatment provider, operating residential, outpatient, and recovery services nationally. It competes with TCCADA for adolescent and adult SUD referrals at a much larger scale and broader geographic reach.
• Phoenix House: Phoenix House is a large national nonprofit operating residential, outpatient, and prevention services for substance use disorders, including specialized programs for adolescents and justice-involved youth that compete with McCord and the Bridge Program.
• Caron Treatment Centers: Caron operates nonprofit residential, outpatient, and adolescent substance use treatment programs across multiple states. Its adolescent programming competes for the same family and DJJ-referred populations that TCCADA's McCord facility serves.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/McCordCenter
• Facebookfacebook.com/TCCADA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tri-county-commission-on-alcohol-and-drug-abuse

Compliance4 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

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