Drug Abuse Foundation Inc

What Drug Abuse Foundation Inc does

Drug Abuse Foundation, Inc. is a Florida-incorporated nonprofit behavioral health organization founded in 1968 and headquartered in Delray Beach, Florida. It provides a continuum of substance abuse and addiction treatment services through five core program groups — Prevention Services, Intervention Services, Crisis Services, Med/Psych Clinic, and Treatment Services — anchored by the Siemens-Evert Comprehensive Service Campus in Delray Beach and a satellite outpatient site in West Palm Beach. The foundation operates 110 residential beds split across a 22-bed Women & Children's Pavilion, a 28-bed Women's Residential Center, and a 60-bed Men's Residential Center, alongside a 24/7 walk-in Emergency Receiving Center that does not turn away patients for inability to pay.

The organization's clinical platform rests on standardized, evidence-based protocols rather than proprietary technology. It deploys the COR-12 treatment protocol for Opioid and Alcohol Use Disorders, the Matrix Model for intensive outpatient treatment, and ASAM level-of-care assessments to route patients across Level 1 outpatient, Level 2, and Level 4 residential programs, with medication-assisted treatment integrated into the Med/Psych Clinic. Digital service delivery is limited to client and partner e-service portals for referrals, appointments, and records; no API, SDK, or AI/ML capability is disclosed.

Revenue mechanics are characteristic of a public-sector-anchored nonprofit rather than a commercial enterprise. The foundation is funded through contracts and partnerships with Palm Beach County government, Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office, the Florida Department of Corrections, US Courts (Drug Court), the Florida Department of Health, and United Way, supplemented by donations (including a major capital partnership with Chris Evert Charities) and free-to-patient service delivery. End users — individuals with substance use disorders, pregnant and postpartum women, men requiring residential treatment, families, and the criminal justice population — do not pay directly for services. The organization is governed by an independent Board of Directors led by CEO Alton T. Taylor (36 years at the foundation, 40+ years in behavioral health).

Name

Drug Abuse Foundation Inc

Legal name

Drug Abuse Foundation, Inc.

Website

https://dafpbci.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Drug Abuse Foundation, Inc. is a Florida nonprofit founded in 1968 that provides substance abuse prevention, intervention, crisis, and residential treatment services to Palm Beach County residents from a 110-bed campus in Delray Beach, funded primarily by government contracts and charitable donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Substance Abuse Treatment Services

NAICS

Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (62322), Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (623220), Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Skilled Nursing Care Facilities (8051), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Substance Use Rehabilitation (Inpatient Rehab) (HLAFACAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Outpatient Substance Use Treatment Programs (IOP/PHP/OP) (HLAFACAF), Substance Use Detoxification Centers (Medical Detox) (HLAFACAD), Peer Support, Recovery Coaching & Sober Living Services (HLAFACAN), Substance Use Disorder Prevention & Recovery Services (BPAGACAE)

Keywords

• Substance abuse treatment
• Behavioral health services
• Addiction recovery
• Residential treatment
• Crisis stabilization

Headquarters

HQ city

Delray Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Public/Government Funding: The foundation operates as the largest publicly supported provider of services for substance involved women, including pregnant and postpartum women of Palm Beach County. Services are funded through government partnerships including Department of Corrections, Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office, and other public entities.
2. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Accepts donations through various channels including Amazon Smile, Shopping Gives, and direct donations. Also accepts bequests and capital campaign contributions.
3. Free Services (Public Good): Emergency Receiving Center operates 24/7 with no appointment needed and no one turned away due to inability to pay. Services are provided free of charge to ensure access for all individuals in crisis.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Drug Abuse Foundation delivers an integrated continuum of substance abuse and behavioral health services through five program groups: Prevention Services, Intervention Services, Crisis Services (including a 24/7 Emergency Receiving Center, residential detoxification, and Acute Care Unit), Med/Psych Clinic (medical and psychiatric care plus MAT), and Treatment Services (Levels 1, 2, and 4). Care is delivered across the Siemens-Evert Comprehensive Service Campus in Delray Beach and additional Palm Beach County sites, including a 22-bed Women & Children's Pavilion, a 28-bed Women's Residential Center, and a 60-bed Men's Residential Center, with services provided at no cost to those unable to pay.

Product overview

Drug Abuse Foundation is a non-profit substance abuse treatment organization offering a comprehensive continuum of care across multiple service programs. The organization operates a platform of integrated services including Prevention Services Group, Intervention Services Group, Crisis Services Group, Med/Psych Clinic, and Treatment Services Group. Treatment programs range from Level 1 outpatient to Level 4 residential care, delivered through specialized residential facilities (Women & Children's Pavilion with 22 beds, Women's Residential Center with 28 beds, and Men's Residential Center with 60 beds). The organization also provides digital services through Client and Partner Service Portals, along with campus amenities including Fitness Park, Recovery Park, Serenity Park, Inspire Park, and a 1000-seat Campus Auditorium.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Prevention Services Group A program group implementing evidence-based prevention strategies addressing substance abuse and mental health problems through public awareness, information, education, and alternative-focused activities, including the Community Prevention Center and Life Skills Center. Serves Palm Beach County community members including school-age youth.
• Intervention Services Group A program group reducing risk factors associated with substance abuse and mental health problems through early identification, assessments, and short-term counseling and referral services for individuals and families in Palm Beach County.
• Crisis Services Group A program group providing crisis support services including a 24/7 Emergency Receiving Center (walk-in, no appointment needed), residential detoxification services, and an Acute Care Unit for medical stabilization and treatment placement. Operates with no one turned away for inability to pay.
• Med/Psych Clinic Clinic providing medical support for physical health, psychiatric health, MAT (medication-assisted treatment) services, and medical support for pregnant/postpartum women and their infants. Includes the COR-12 evidence-based treatment component for opioid and alcohol use disorders.
• Treatment Services Group A program group encouraging and supporting recovery from chemical addiction through clinical stabilization, relapse prevention, and aftercare/recovery support, including Level 1, Level 2, and Level 4 residential programs based on ASAM Level of Care placement.
• Women & Children's Pavilion A 22-bed facility serving substance-involved pregnant and postpartum women and their infants as an extended care treatment center, providing medication-assisted treatment with private rooms to support mother-infant bonding.
• Women's Residential Center A 28-bed Level 2 and Level 4 residential treatment center for women using evidence-based care strategies including Medication-Assisted Treatment.
• Men's Residential Center A 60-bed Level 2 and Level 4 residential treatment center for men using evidence-based care strategies including Medication-Assisted Treatment. Positioned as the only publicly supported men's residential program in Palm Beach County.
• Client Service Portal (eServices) Online portal allowing Foundation clients to request services, check appointments, request records, and submit inquiries about services and programs.
• Partner Service Portal (eServices) Online portal for partner agencies including Department of Corrections SMARTList and Child Welfare SMARTList, supporting referrals and coordination of substance abuse treatment services.
• Fitness Park Outdoor recreation facility with a 550-foot walking trail, low-impact exercise equipment, and a regulation volleyball court, serving six residential programs as part of the Siemens-Evert Comprehensive Service Campus.
• Campus Auditorium A 1,000-seat facility on the Siemens-Evert Campus providing space for client, staff, and community events, also available for campus rental.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves over 12,000 individuals and families annually
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Palm Beach County Sheriff's OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership created during the 1990s to develop innovative programs to fight cocaine and other drug problems. Programs focused on criminal justice population including in-jail and community-based services.
• Palm Beach CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal government partner supporting substance abuse treatment services and community health initiatives in Palm Beach County.
• Palm Beach Community ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal community services organization partnering on substance abuse prevention and treatment services.
• SouthEast Behaviour HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional behavioral health organization partnering on service delivery.
• Department of CorrectionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState corrections department partnership providing substance abuse treatment programs for incarcerated individuals and those under supervision.
• United States CourtscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal court partnership for Drug Court programs and court-ordered treatment services.
• United WaycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit federation supporting community health and human services, providing funding and resources for substance abuse prevention and treatment.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Caron Treatment Centers: Pennsylvania-based nonprofit offering residential and outpatient substance use treatment with specialized programs for adolescents, women, and older adults. Comparable continuum-of-care model, evidence-based protocols, and donor-funded nonprofit structure.
• Gateway Foundation: Illinois-based nonprofit providing residential, outpatient, and correctional substance use treatment. Comparable as a nonprofit with strong criminal justice partnerships (corrections and court referrals) and evidence-based MAT protocols.
• Sundown M Ranch: Washington-state nonprofit residential and outpatient addiction treatment provider with specialized youth and family programs. Comparable scale and continuum-of-care approach.
• Ashley Addiction Treatment: Maryland-based nonprofit residential and outpatient addiction treatment provider with specialized programs for young adults, professionals, and expecting mothers. Comparable size, mission, and population-specialization model to DAF.
• Tarzana Treatment Centers: California-based nonprofit providing residential, outpatient, and correctional substance use treatment with similar evidence-based and MAT protocols. Comparable mission and criminal justice partnership model.
• Hanley Center at Origins: Florida-based nonprofit addiction treatment provider offering residential and outpatient programs. Directly comparable as a Florida-headquartered nonprofit SUD treatment organization serving a similar regional catchment.

Regional players

• Wayside House: Delray Beach-based nonprofit women's residential substance abuse treatment facility. Directly comparable as a Palm Beach County nonprofit SUD residential provider serving women, including pregnant/postpartum populations.
• Recovery First Treatment Center: Florida-based addiction treatment provider offering residential and outpatient programs in South Florida. Comparable geographically and service-mix, though operating as part of a larger for-profit network.
• Behavioral Health of the Palm Beaches: Palm Beach County-area addiction and mental health treatment provider. Comparable as a regional peer operating in DAF's immediate service area, though structured as a for-profit rather than nonprofit.

Broad incumbents

• Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation: Largest nonprofit addiction treatment provider in the US, operating residential, outpatient, and recovery services nationally with evidence-based protocols comparable to DAF's Matrix and COR-12 programs. Comparable in mission (nonprofit, residential SUD focus) but materially larger and multi-state.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/dafpbc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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