What SUMMIT COUNTY COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP does

Summit County Community Partnership (SCCP) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community coalition founded in 1990 and headquartered in Akron, Ohio. Its mission is to facilitate coalitions of community resources in order to prevent alcohol, drug abuse, and problem gambling in Summit County. The organization operates as a consortium of more than 180 businesses, municipalities, organizations, and community activists, delivering substance abuse prevention programs, educational webinars, and community outreach across Summit County and — via the SafeRx Regional Collaborative — 8-9 Northeast Ohio counties covering more than 25% of Ohio's population.

SCCP's flagship initiative is the Deterra Project, launched in August 2016 in response to the local emergence of carfentanil. The project distributes free, evidence-based Deterra drug deactivation pouches — an at-home medicine disposal technology that renders prescription drugs safe for landfill disposal using a biodegradable pouch activated with warm tap water. The pouches are available in small (15 pills), medium (45 pills), and large (90 pills) sizes, and are distributed at no cost through 150+ sites including Acme Fresh Market Pharmacies, Discount Drug Mart, independent pharmacies (Colonial, Green Compounding, Klein's, Sand Run), and all Summit County public libraries. Over four years, the project distributed 140,000+ pouches with the capacity to safely deactivate up to 5.5 million pills, and survey data indicates 68% of recipients are prompted to clean out their medicine cabinets.

SCCP is funded primarily through grants and government support — principally the County of Summit ADM Board and Ohio Mental Health and Addiction Services, with additional federal awards including a $99,774 DOJ OJP grant in 2021 and a SAMHSA State Opioid Response Grant (1H79TIO81684). Revenue is not publicly disclosed. Programs and materials are provided free of charge; the organization also accepts public donations through its website. Operating under Executive Director Darryl Brake, SCCP works with 100+ community partners spanning municipal government, healthcare systems (Cleveland Clinic, Summa Health), public safety, food security, housing, and faith-based organizations, with the 2018 SafeRx Regional Collaborative extending the model across Northeast Ohio.

Name

SUMMIT COUNTY COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP

Legal name

Summit County Community Partnership

Website

https://cpsummit.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Summit County Community Partnership is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit coalition founded in 1990 in Akron, Ohio, that prevents substance abuse and problem gambling in Summit County and across 8-9 Northeast Ohio counties through free drug deactivation pouches, education, and a 180+ partner community coalition.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Substance Abuse Prevention Services

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Substance Use Disorder Prevention & Recovery Services (BPAGACAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Substance Use Recovery & Harm Reduction Support Services (BPAGAEAO), Substance Use, Addiction & Harm Reduction Health Departments (HLAJAAAM)

Keywords

• Substance abuse prevention
• Community coalitions
• Drug disposal pouches
• Opioid prevention programs
• Problem gambling services

Headquarters

HQ city

Akron

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Grants and Government Funding: SCCP operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (granted tax-exempt status in 1998) funded primarily through grants and government support. Key funders include The County of Summit ADM Board, Ohio Mental Health and Addiction Services, and federal grants such as the Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs grant ($99,774 awarded to Cuyahoga Falls Police Department on behalf of SCCP in 2021).
2. Donations: The organization accepts public donations through its website to support prevention programs and operational costs.
3. SAMHSA State Opioid Response Grant: SCCP has received SAMHSA State Opioid Response Grant funding (grant number 1H79TIO81684) used to fund specific programs such as the In Case You Didn't Notice Series in collaboration with The House of the Lord.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Summit County Community Partnership facilitates community coalitions of 180+ businesses, municipalities, organizations, and activists to implement environmental strategies that prevent alcohol, drug abuse, and problem gambling. Its flagship Deterra Project distributes free at-home drug deactivation pouches to community members across Summit County and through the multi-county SafeRx Regional Collaborative in Northeast Ohio.

Product overview

Summit County Community Partnership operates as a community coalition rather than a technology company, offering a portfolio of substance abuse prevention programs and community services. The core initiative is the Deterra Project, which distributes drug deactivation pouches for safe medication disposal. Additional offerings include educational webinar series (GRIT Survival Series, In Case You Didn't Notice Series), the SafeRx Regional Collaborative for Northeast Ohio counties, and COVID-19 mental health and recovery resources. These programs work together to provide prevention, recovery, and treatment support services to Summit County residents.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Deterra Project: A drug deactivation pouch program that allows community members to safely dispose of unused prescription medications at home, preventing misuse and abuse of prescription drugs.

Products and services

• Deterra Project A community program distributing free Deterra drug deactivation pouches for safe at-home disposal of unused prescription medications including opioids, depressants, and stimulants. Available in small (15 pills), medium (45 pills), and large (90 pills) sizes. Pouches are activated with warm tap water in 30 seconds and rendered safe for landfills via biodegradable materials.
• SafeRx Regional Collaborative Multi-county regional coalition covering 8-9 Northeast Ohio counties (Cuyahoga, Medina, Portage, Stark, Summit, Wayne, Geauga) that develops and shares resources to promote safe medicine usage, storage, and disposal. Collectively serves more than 25% of Ohio residents and covers distribution of more than 100 million opioid doses annually.
• COVID-19 Resource Services Mental health resources, crisis hotlines, virtual recovery support groups (AA, NA, GA), online counseling, and COVID-19 specific assistance for Summit County residents.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over four years, distributed 140K+ Deterra drug deactivation pouches capable of safely deactivating up to 5.5 million pills
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Cuyahoga Falls Police DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 June 2021Awarded a federal grant through the Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs and Institute for Intergovernmental Research for $99,774 for the purchase of Deterra drug disposal bags on behalf of SCCP. Mayor Don Walters championed the grant application. The grant enables purchase of approximately 32,000 disposal bags for distribution to community partners across Summit County.
• The County of Summit ADM BoardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary institutional funder and strategic partner for substance abuse prevention in Summit County. The ADM Board provides ongoing funding and administrative support to SCCP operations and programs.
• Ohio Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-level funding and programmatic partner supporting SCCP's substance abuse prevention mission in Summit County.
• Deterra System, Inc.coreTechnology or IntegrationManufacturer and intellectual property holder for the Deterra drug deactivation pouch system. Deterra System, Inc. is a Champion Sponsor ($1,000) of the Community Drug Prevention Celebration and provides the core prevention technology used by SCCP in its at-home drug disposal program.
• SafeRx Regional CollaborativecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMulti-county regional collaborative initially formed in February 2018 with six Northeast Ohio counties (Cuyahoga, Medina, Portage, Stark, Summit, and Wayne); Geauga County joined in September 2018. The collaborative develops and shares resources to promote safe medicine usage, storage, and disposal across the region, covering more than 25% of Ohio residents dispensing 100M+ opioid doses annually.
• Cleveland ClinicmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMichael Evans, Director of Government Relations at Cleveland Clinic, served as Event Co-Chair of the Community Drug Prevention Celebration. Cleveland Clinic is a Pioneer Sponsor ($500) of the annual event and a key healthcare partner in the coalition.
• Summa HealthmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrailblazer-level event sponsor ($2,500+) of the Community Drug Prevention Celebration, supporting drug prevention efforts in Summit County as part of the SCCP coalition.
• RALI OhiomajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrailblazer-level event sponsor ($2,500+) of the Community Drug Prevention Celebration, supporting opioid awareness and prevention efforts in Summit County.
• Oriana HousemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPioneer Sponsor ($500) of the Community Drug Prevention Celebration. Oriana House operates the ADM Crisis Center referenced as a key local resource for those in crisis.
• Summit County Public HealthmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPioneer Sponsor ($500) of the Community Drug Prevention Celebration. SCPH is referenced as a key local resource partner and co-branded with SCCP for the COVID-19 hotline (330-926-5795).
• CHC Addiction ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPioneer Sponsor ($500) of the Community Drug Prevention Celebration. CHC Addiction Services is a treatment and recovery support partner referenced in local resources.
• Acme Fresh Market PharmacymajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKey pharmacy distribution partner providing free Deterra drug disposal pouches upon request at pharmacy counters across Summit County. Katie Swartz, Vice President of Marketing for Acme Fresh Market, publicly endorsed the At-Home Drug Take Back Week initiative.
• Discount Drug MartmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPharmacy distribution partner providing free Deterra drug disposal pouches at Summit County pharmacy counters.
• Verde TechnologiesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorManufacturer running an online campaign to safely deactivate 500,000 pills nationwide, allowing free Deterra pouch requests through deterrasystem.com/safe/ during May 2020 At-Home Drug Take Back Week.
• The House of the LordminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFaith-based community partner collaborating on the 'In Case You Didn't Notice Series' — a 4-week series on Substance Use Disorder — fully funded through SAMHSA State Opioid Response Grant 1H79TIO81684.
• RecoveryOhio / Alisha Nelson, Director of Governor DeWine's Recovery InitiativemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-level recovery initiative leadership, with Director Alisha Nelson speaking at the Community Drug Prevention Celebration about SCCP's leadership role in prevention for the state and nation.
• Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational anti-drug coalition organization. General Arthur Dean, Executive Chairman of CADCA, congratulated SCCP on its success in bringing the community together to make meaningful change.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA): National coalition organization representing community-based anti-drug coalitions. Directly comparable to SCCP as a coalition-of-coalitions model; CADCA's Executive Chairman publicly engaged with SCCP, confirming overlapping operating approach and member-base composition.
• Partnership to End Addiction: National nonprofit focused on substance use prevention, treatment support, and family education. Comparable mission, similar nonprofit funding model, and overlapping community coalition and educational programming.
• Drug Free America Foundation: Nonprofit focused on substance abuse prevention, education, and international drug policy. Similar community-prevention orientation and coalition-building approach as SCCP.

Broad incumbents

• Shatterproof: Large national nonprofit addressing substance use disorder through prevention, treatment access, and policy advocacy. Operates at much larger scale and broader national footprint than SCCP but shares a prevention-and-policy mandate and coalition-builder positioning.

Others

• Verde Technologies: Parent/affiliate entity to Deterra System that ran the 500,000-pill deactivation campaign through deterrasystem.com/safe/. Functions as a distribution-channel partner and enabling infrastructure for SCCP's at-home drug disposal program.
• Deterra System, Inc. Manufacturer of the Deterra drug deactivation pouch technology that anchors SCCP's Deterra Project. Not a competitor but a critical enabling partner and IP holder whose commercial performance directly affects SCCP's program reach.

Regional players

• Oriana House: Northeast Ohio nonprofit providing substance use treatment, recovery housing, and crisis services. Shares Summit County footprint, is a Pioneer Sponsor of SCCP's events, and is a complementary rather than competing provider.
• Cuyahoga County ADAMHS Board: Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services Board for neighboring Cuyahoga County and a SafeRx Collaborative member. Operates a similar coalition-and-grant-funded substance abuse prevention model in an adjacent Ohio geography.
• CHC Addiction Services: Regional addiction treatment and recovery support provider in Summit County that partners with SCCP. Comparable Northeast Ohio footprint and overlapping substance-use mission, with a treatment-services orientation versus SCCP's prevention focus.

Emerging players

• RALI Ohio: Ohio chapter of the Rx Abuse Leadership Initiative, an opioid-focused advocacy coalition. Comparable regional scope to SafeRx, similar coalition model, and direct partnership overlap as a Trailblazer-level sponsor of SCCP's Community Drug Prevention Celebration.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/cpsummitCounty
• Facebookfacebook.com/SummitCountyCommunityPartnership
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/summit-county-community-partnership

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

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