Bucks County Drug & Alcohol Commission

What Bucks County Drug & Alcohol Commission does

Bucks County Drug & Alcohol Commission, Inc. (BCDAC, Inc.) is the legislatively designated Single County Authority (SCA) for drug and alcohol programs in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, operating as a county government agency under the oversight of the Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP). Established as a public entity serving the county's approximately 640,000 residents, BCDAC coordinates the full continuum of substance use services across three pillars: Prevention (Narcan distribution, medication take-back and disposal programs, school-based curricula, problem gambling prevention, and emerging drug trends education), Treatment (free drug and alcohol assessments, Medication Assisted Treatment, DUI services, and adolescent-specific services), and Recovery Support (criminal justice programs including H.O.P.E., H.E.A.R.T., and Recovery Court; recovery housing scholarships; Certified Recovery Specialists; and collegiate recovery programs).

BCDAC does not operate a unified technology product or platform. Instead, services are delivered through a coordinated network of 15+ contracted in-county treatment providers, 5 assessment sites, 40+ police departments hosting medication drop boxes, 5 of 6 county hospitals hosting sharps disposal boxes, and partnerships with 8+ universities for collegiate recovery. Infrastructure includes 44 permanent medication collection boxes and 5 permanent sharps disposal boxes, with the program safely disposing over 10,000 pounds of medication in 2024. The Commission also operates Bucks Human Services Connect (The Hub) for direct service delivery.

The business model is government-funded: BCDAC receives its revenue from county budget allocations, state DDAP funding, and federal grants including State Opioid Response (SOR) funds. All assessments are provided free of charge to Bucks County residents, and treatment services are funded through Medical Assistance, HealthChoices, Magellan, county funding, and SOR grants. The Commission is overseen by a Board of Directors chaired by Marlin Williams, with Diane W. Rosati serving as Executive Director, and operates with a staff of 11-50 employees from its headquarters at 55 East Court Street, Doylestown, PA. Customer segments include general residents, adolescents and youth, pregnant and postpartum women, veterans, DUI offenders, and criminal justice-involved individuals.

Name

Bucks County Drug & Alcohol Commission

Legal name

Bucks County Drug & Alcohol Commission, Inc.

Website

https://bcdac.org

Company type

Public

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

County government agency serving as the Single County Authority for drug and alcohol programs in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, delivering free prevention, treatment, and recovery support services through a coordinated network of contracted providers, hospitals, and police departments. 100% of services are delivered within Bucks County's jurisdiction.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Substance Use Disorder Services

NAICS

Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420)

akta.pro primary industry

Substance Use, Addiction & Harm Reduction Health Departments (HLAJAAAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs) & Public Behavioral Health Providers (HLAFACAI), Behavioral Health & Substance Use Program Funding (Public Health) (HLAJALAI), Substance Use Disorder Prevention & Recovery Services (BPAGACAE), Substance Use Recovery & Harm Reduction Support Services (BPAGAEAO)

Keywords

• Substance use prevention
• Addiction treatment services
• Recovery support programs
• Medication disposal programs
• Criminal justice diversion

Headquarters

HQ city

Doylestown

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: As a county government agency, BCDAC is funded through public funding including county budget allocations, state Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) funding, and federal grants such as State Opioid Response (SOR) funds. Services are provided free of charge to residents.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Bucks County Drug & Alcohol Commission (BCDAC) is the designated Single County Authority (SCA) for Bucks County, Pennsylvania, coordinating publicly funded prevention, treatment, and recovery support services for substance use disorders. It provides free drug and alcohol assessments, funds and contracts a network of treatment providers, distributes Narcan, operates medication take-back infrastructure, and runs criminal justice diversion and recovery housing programs.

Product overview

Bucks County Drug & Alcohol Commission (BCDAC) is a county government agency that does not offer a unified technology product or platform. Instead, it provides a comprehensive portfolio of community health services organized into three core areas: Prevention (Narcan distribution, medication take-back/disposal programs, school-based education, problem gambling prevention, and emerging drug trends awareness), Treatment (drug and alcohol assessments, Medication Assisted Treatment, DUI services, and adolescent-specific services), and Recovery Support (criminal justice programs including H.O.P.E., H.E.A.R.T., and Recovery Court; various recovery housing options; peer support services; collegiate recovery programs; and community organization partnerships). Services are delivered through contracted provider networks, government facilities, and community partnerships rather than through a software product.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Narcan (Naloxone) Distribution Program Free nasal naloxone spray distribution program providing emergency opioid overdose reversal medication to Bucks County residents through BCDAC office, Bucks Human Services Connect, partner organizations, and mail-order.
• Medication Take Back Program County-wide medication disposal service with 44+ permanent collection boxes at police departments, hospitals, and municipal buildings, plus semi-annual take-back events accepting prescription medications, OTC drugs, vitamins, pet medications, inhalers, vaping devices, and select liquids.
• Doorstep to Disposal Program Homebound medication disposal service for Bucks County residents unable to access public drop boxes, with scheduled home pickup and safe disposal arranged by BCDAC.
• Drug and Alcohol Assessment Services Free drug and alcohol screening and Level of Care Assessment (LOCA) at multiple contracted sites across Bucks County, providing the entry point for treatment determination and referral.
• In-County Treatment Provider Network Network of 15+ contracted treatment providers offering levels of care including outpatient, intensive outpatient, partial hospitalization, withdrawal management, and residential services for Bucks County residents.
• Adolescent Treatment Services Drug and alcohol assessment, treatment, and recovery support services specifically for adolescents including Act 53 mandated treatment, contracted adolescent providers, and Mobile Engagement Services through St. Luke's Penn Foundation.
• DUI Services Court Reporting Network (CRN) assessment and DUI education classes for individuals charged with Driving Under the Influence, delivered through contracted providers.
• Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) FDA-approved medications combined with counseling for opioid and alcohol use disorders, including Methadone, Buprenorphine (Suboxone, Subutex, Sublocade), and Naltrexone (Naltrexone, Vivitrol) through contracted providers.
• H.E.A.R.T. Recovery Program Female-dedicated program within Bucks County Department of Corrections Women's Facility providing intensive substance abuse education, cognitive behavioral interventions, Moral Reconation Therapy, trauma groups, and relapse prevention. Established 2018.
• H.O.P.E. Recovery Unit Male-focused program within Bucks County Correctional Facility using evidence-based cognitive behavioral curriculum including Moral Reconation Therapy, co-occurring disorder groups, men's trauma, and parenting classes. Established 2016.
• Recovery Court Voluntary five-phase program lasting 15-60 months for probation/parole violators or post-plea, pre-sentence offenders with substance use disorder, focusing on rehabilitation, drug screens, employment, housing, and treatment completion.
• District Court Diversion Program (DCDP) Intervention program for individuals charged with substance-related offenses at the Magisterial District Court level, connecting them to assessment and treatment for possession of controlled substances, marijuana, or drug paraphernalia.
• Recovery Housing Options Various recovery housing types including Halfway House (licensed residential), Transitional House (staff-supported), Recovery House (self-pay, structured), and Sober House (less structured), with BC-ROC and SCA scholarship funding.
• SOR Homeless Housing Grant State Opioid Response funding helping individuals with Opioid or Stimulant Use Disorder with rent, utilities, and basic needs for up to 6 months, available through St. Luke's Penn Foundation and YWCA Bucks County.
• Certified Recovery Specialist (CRS) Peer support specialists with personal recovery experience who provide insight and support to individuals achieving sustained recovery, including Certified Family Recovery Specialists (CFRS) for affected family members.
• Intensive Case Management (ICM) Assessment and referral service focused on treatment retention and completion that connects clients to substance use treatment, legal services, food, housing, childcare, transportation, education, employment, and mental health services.
• Mobile Engagement Services (MES) Mobile outreach intervention connecting individuals to treatment through home visits and non-traditional locations, provided through St. Luke's Penn Foundation, serving frequent treatment utilizers, MAT recipients, and homeless populations.
• Mothers Overcoming Mood-Altering Substances (MOMS)
• Student Assistance Program (SAP) School-based team process to identify barriers to learning including academic, social, attendance, substance use, and mental health concerns, funded through The Council of Southeast Pennsylvania.
• Problem Gambling Prevention Program Resources including the Bucks County Gambling/Gaming Awareness Toolkit, youth gambling prevention, warning signs education, and connections to Gamblers Anonymous and the 24/7 helpline (1-800-GAMBLER).
• Featured Prevention Programs Evidence-based prevention programming including Botvin Life Skills and Too Good For Drugs & Violence curricula, community-based programs, and featured partner programs such as Free Fall Action Sports, Camp Crossroads, and No Longer Bound.
• Current and Emerging Drug Trends Education Educational resources covering alcohol and underage drinking, emerging drugs (Delta-8, Fentanyl, Kratom, etc.), marijuana, and vaping, based on Pennsylvania Youth Survey data.
• Justice Center Assessment Services Drug and alcohol screening, assessment, and case management for court-ordered services at the Bucks County Justice Center, providing rapid access to assessment services, treatment admission arrangement, and funding coordination for priority populations including overdose survivors and Veterans.
• Collegiate Recovery Programs Partnership with universities and colleges supporting students in recovery, including Bucks County Community College, Holy Family University, Northampton Community College, Penn State, Rutgers, Saint Joseph's, Temple, and Ursinus College.

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and support.

• The Council of Southeast Pennsylvania, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary contracted partner for prevention services including Student Assistance Program (SAP), Intensive Case Management (ICM), Certified Recovery Specialist services, and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders resources. Also operates RISE Program for adolescents and MOMS program for pregnant women.
• St. Luke's Penn FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor contracted provider offering comprehensive drug and alcohol services including outpatient, intensive outpatient, withdrawal management, residential treatment, Mobile Engagement Services (MES), Camp Crossroads, and SOR Homeless Housing Grant eligibility assessment.
• Aldie Counseling CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerContracted provider offering outpatient and intensive outpatient services, case management through Center of Excellence (COE), and Medications for Substance Use Disorders including methadone treatment for opioid addiction. Has two locations in Doylestown and Langhorne.
• Gaudenzia Lower BuckscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerContracted provider offering outpatient, intensive outpatient, withdrawal management, and residential services. Provides 24-hour assessment services and Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) at their Lower Bucks Hospital location.
• Livengrin Foundation, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerContracted provider offering outpatient, intensive outpatient, partial hospitalization, withdrawal management, and residential services. Specializes in first responder and healthcare professional recovery, DUI services, and gambling addiction treatment.
• Bucks County Police DepartmentscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with 40+ police departments throughout Bucks County to host permanent medication collection boxes. Provides safe disposal locations for community members to dispose of unwanted medications.
• Bucks County HospitalscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with 5 of 6 Bucks County hospitals including Grand View Hospital, Jefferson Bucks Hospital, Doylestown Health, St. Luke's Quakertown Campus, St. Luke's Upper Bucks Campus, and St. Mary Medical Center for permanent sharps disposal boxes and medication collection.
• Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency providing funding, regulatory oversight, and coordination for Single County Authorities across Pennsylvania. BCDAC operates under DDAP guidelines and receives state funding for services.
• 988 Suicide and Crisis LifelinesupportStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational crisis hotline partnered with for mental health and substance use crisis referrals.
• Bucks County Behavioral Health/Developmental ProgramscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty agency providing behavioral health services. BCDAC coordinates with this program for integrated care referrals and crisis services.
• D.A.R.S. Inc. (Manos House)supportStrategic or Co-development PartnerOut-of-county contracted provider for inpatient/residential treatment for adolescent males and Supervised Independent Living (SIL) Program for those completing primary treatment.
• Huntington Creek Recovery CentersupportStrategic or Co-development PartnerOut-of-county contracted provider offering inpatient/residential services for adolescent males and females ages 13-18 with substance use disorder or co-occurring behavioral health concerns.
• Pennsylvania Department of Drug & Alcohol Programs (DDAP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState regulatory agency that licenses and inspects recovery houses annually. DDAP began enforcing recovery house licensing requirements on June 9, 2022.
• YWCA Bucks CountysupportStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for SOR Homeless Housing Grant, providing housing assistance to individuals with Opioid or Stimulant Use Disorder who are experiencing homelessness.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP): State-level regulator and funding authority that oversees all 47 PA Single County Authorities including BCDAC — sets policy, distributes funds, and licenses recovery houses; a parent/incumbent in the same ecosystem.
• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA): Federal agency within HHS that funds and sets national standards for substance use and behavioral health services — provides the federal grant backbone that flows down to SCAs like BCDAC.

Direct peers

• Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disability Services (DBHIDS): Philadelphia's city-level behavioral health authority performing SCA-equivalent functions at much larger scale; directly comparable in mission though serving an urban population an order of magnitude larger than Bucks County.
• Chester County Department of Drug & Alcohol Services: Pennsylvania SCA in neighboring Chester County with the same Single County Authority mandate under DDAP oversight, offering directly comparable prevention, treatment coordination, and case management functions.
• Allegheny County Department of Human Services: Large PA county human services department that includes drug and alcohol program administration among broader human services — comparable function with broader portfolio.
• Montgomery County Office of Drug & Alcohol Programs: Sibling Single County Authority (SCA) in adjacent Montgomery County, PA performing the same statutory role of coordinating publicly funded drug and alcohol prevention, treatment, and recovery services — making it the closest functional peer.
• Delaware County Office of Behavioral Health: Adjacent PA county behavioral health authority that coordinates publicly funded substance use and mental health services — overlapping materially with BCDAC's mandate, though broader in behavioral health scope.
• Lancaster County Drug & Alcohol Commission: Pennsylvania SCA in Lancaster County executing the same DDAP-defined SCA role for prevention, treatment, and recovery support — a strong structural comparator for BCDAC's operating model.

Others

• Council of Southeast Pennsylvania, Inc. BCDAC's primary contracted prevention partner operating the Student Assistance Program, MOMS, RISE, ICM, and CRS services in the same Bucks County service area — ecosystem participant with deep operational overlap.
• Aldie Counseling Center: Major BCDAC-contracted treatment provider delivering outpatient, intensive outpatient, MAT (methadone), and Center of Excellence case management in Doylestown and Langhorne — direct delivery partner within BCDAC's network.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles4 records

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