York Opioid Collaborative

What York Opioid Collaborative does

York Opioid Collaborative (YOC) is a York, Pennsylvania-based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 2017 to coordinate community-wide responses to substance use disorders across York County. The organization originated from a 2014 county-government initiative responding to a spike in heroin-related overdoses and now serves as the backbone agency for the Collective Response Initiative York (CRIY), a collective impact framework uniting 37 or more partner organizations spanning healthcare systems (Wellspan Health, UPMC, Penn State Health), county agencies, treatment providers, recovery housing, faith-based ministries, and law enforcement. YOC's primary beneficiaries are individuals affected by substance use disorder, their families, behavioral health and healthcare professionals, first responders, and the broader York County community.

YOC's core offerings are programmatic rather than technological. The organization runs monthly Narcan (naloxone) distribution events at York City Hall and other community venues, maintains an audience-segmented Resource Hub with materials tailored to friends and family, community members, behavioral health and health professionals, first responders, and people in treatment, publishes the CRIY Blueprint for Action strategic framework, operates a CRIY Member Portal for partner collaboration, hosts an annual community meeting (third held February 2026), runs a Recovery Month art show, and administers a Strength Over Addiction scholarship for post-secondary students impacted by substance use. The organization does not develop proprietary technology; its service delivery relies on community events, web-based resources, and partner-mediated referrals.

Operating with 1-10 employees and governed by a Board of Directors, YOC is funded primarily through York County's allocation of opioid settlement proceeds distributed over an 18-year horizon. The organization does not charge fees for its services to community members. Its go-to-market is community-led, leveraging Facebook, a Mailchimp newsletter, a stakeholder subscription list, blog content on its website, and partner organizations to reach beneficiaries. There is no equity capital, no parent company, and no traditional revenue model; sustainability depends on the continuation of opioid settlement allocations and ancillary donations channeled through the website.

Name

York Opioid Collaborative

Legal name

York Opioid Collaborative

Website

https://yorkopioidcollaborative.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

York Opioid Collaborative is a York, Pennsylvania-based non-profit founded in 2017 that coordinates community-wide responses to substance use disorders, uniting 37+ partner organizations in prevention, treatment, and recovery programming funded by an 18-year opioid settlement allocation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Substance Use Disorder Prevention and Community Health Coordination

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Substance Use Disorder Prevention & Recovery Services (BPAGACAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Substance Use Recovery & Harm Reduction Support Services (BPAGAEAO)

Keywords

• Substance use prevention
• Overdose prevention services
• Harm reduction programs
• Community health coordination
• Opioid crisis response

Headquarters

HQ city

York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Opioid Settlement Funds: York County receives significant opioid settlement funding over 18 years following legal settlements. The York Opioid Collaborative serves as the backbone agency for allocating these funds to support prevention, treatment, and recovery efforts across York County.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

York Opioid Collaborative is a non-profit backbone agency that coordinates the Collective Response Initiative York (CRIY), uniting 37+ organizations to address substance use disorders in York County, PA. It operates monthly Narcan distribution events, provides audience-segmented educational resources, allocates opioid settlement funds, and offers community-based programs for prevention, treatment access, and recovery support.

Product overview

York Opioid Collaborative is a non-profit organization operating as a single, unified offering focused on addressing substance use disorders in York County, Pennsylvania. The organization coordinates the Collective Response Initiative York (CRIY), a collective impact initiative that serves as the backbone organization for community-wide collaboration. Core offerings include monthly Narcan distribution events, a comprehensive resource hub for various audiences (friends/family, community members, health professionals, first responders, and those in treatment), the CRIY Blueprint for Action strategic planning framework, a member portal for stakeholder engagement, and a scholarship program for individuals impacted by addiction. The organization does not operate as a technology product company with distinct software modules.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Collective Response Initiative York (CRIY) A collective impact initiative serving as the backbone organization for coordinating community-wide efforts to address substance use disorders in York County, PA. CRIY unites 37+ stakeholders including service providers, healthcare professionals, criminal justice, and individuals with lived experience to implement strategies for prevention, treatment, and recovery.
• Monthly Narcan Distribution Regular community events distributing free Narcan (naloxone) kits to the public at City Hall (101 S. George Street, York, PA) and other community locations on a monthly schedule to prevent opioid overdoses.
• Resource Hub A comprehensive resource portal offering targeted information for different audiences including Friends & Family, Community Members, Behavioral Health & Health Professionals, First Responders, and People Accessing Treatment & Support, covering topics such as overdose information, prescription drug safety, mental health, and substance use prevention.
• CRIY Blueprint for Action A strategic planning document outlining goals including reducing/delaying onset of substance use, improving access and retention in treatment, and increasing recovery capital, with specific priorities and action items for York County stakeholders.
• CRIY Member Portal A membership registration portal for organizations and individuals to join the Collective Response Initiative York, providing access to collaborative resources and networking opportunities with 37+ partner organizations.
• Strength Over Addiction Scholarship Scholarship program for individuals impacted by a loved one's substance use disorder or in recovery, pursuing post-secondary education or technical school certifications in York County, Pennsylvania.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1,300 lives lost to drug overdose since 2013; York County overdose death rate 53% higher than national average (2015-2019)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

41 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Wellspan HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare system partner in the Collective Response Initiative York (CRIY), contributing clinical expertise and resources to address substance use disorders across York County.
• York County PrisoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty correctional facility partner working on reentry services and overdose response coordination with CRIY.
• York/Adams Drug and Alcohol CommissioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesignated single county authority for drug and alcohol services, providing funding oversight and programmatic coordination for substance use services in York County.
• UPMCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor healthcare system partner contributing medical expertise and resources to CRIY's collective impact efforts.
• York County Human ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty government partner providing human services coordination and funding alignment for substance use disorder initiatives.
• TrueNorth Wellness ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBehavioral health and wellness services provider offering prevention, intervention, and recovery support services as a CRIY member.
• Recovery House of WorshipcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFaith-based recovery organization providing peer support and spiritual guidance for individuals in recovery. Pastor Reggie leads this ministry focused on serving those impacted by addiction.
• Byrnes Health Education CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealth education organization providing educational resources and programming related to substance use prevention.
• York Area United Fire and RescueminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmergency services provider involved in overdose response and first responder education initiatives.
• Emergency Health Services FederationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEMS federation partner hosting training events on substance use disorder stigma and compassion fatigue for responders.
• Open Arms Recovery CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecovery center providing treatment and support services for individuals with substance use disorders.
• York County District Attorney's OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLaw enforcement partner contributing to criminal justice diversion programs and wellness court initiatives.
• YMCA of the RosesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity organization partner providing facilities and programs supporting youth and family wellness.
• York County Probation ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProbation department partner involved in reentry services and criminal justice diversion programming.
• York County ReEntry CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition focused on supporting individuals reentering the community from incarceration, coordinated through CRIY partnerships.
• Family First HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederally Qualified Health Center providing primary care and behavioral health services.
• York County Coroner's OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoroner's office provides overdose death data used to track progress and inform community response strategies.
• Life Changing PathwaysminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecovery support organization hosting events and providing services for individuals in recovery.
• Colonial House InccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubstance abuse treatment provider offering inpatient services, currently hiring SUD counselors through YOC job board.
• Crossroads Treatment CenterscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOutpatient treatment provider offering medication-assisted treatment and counseling services.
• Safe Haven Recovery HomesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecovery housing provider offering safe, sober living environments for individuals in recovery.
• Penn State HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic medical center partner contributing healthcare expertise and research capabilities to CRIY initiatives.
• Latino ConnectionsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization providing culturally responsive services and outreach to Latino communities in York County.
• EquiTeam Support ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupport services provider contributing to the collaborative network of CRIY partner organizations.
• York City Bureau of HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal health department partner providing public health data and resources for substance use prevention.
• Keep it Green LLCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization contributing to community wellness initiatives.
• Bethany Christian Services Renew ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProgram providing support services for families and individuals affected by substance use.
• OpheliaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization in the CRIY network supporting substance use recovery efforts.
• The Nicholas HouseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHomeless shelter and support services provider serving individuals in recovery.
• Herkey Houses LLCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecovery housing provider offering residential support for individuals in recovery.
• Sees The Day/EngagementminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization engaged in community outreach and support services.
• Friends and Neighbors of PAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity organization providing peer support and outreach services.
• LifePath Christian MinistriesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFaith-based ministry providing support services for individuals and families affected by addiction.
• Not One More - York ChapterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecovery advocacy organization working to prevent overdose deaths and support recovery.
• Lancaster Harm Reduction ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHarm reduction organization providing overdose prevention supplies and education.
• 18 South Youth CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth services organization providing programming for young people in York County.
• Minnich's PharmacyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal pharmacy partner providing medication disposal services and health supplies.
• Anthony's Way FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation providing support and resources for individuals affected by substance use disorders.
• York County CommissionerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty government officials who appointed the Advisory Board overseeing opioid settlement fund allocations and selected YOC as the backbone agency for CRIY.
• York Day Early LearningminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEarly childhood education provider contributing to family wellness and prevention programming.
• GaudenziaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSponsoring organization for the Annual Women and Children's Conference focused on outcomes for pregnant women and families in high-risk situations. Supported by Chester County Department of Drug and Alcohol Services, Pennsylvania Statewide Tobacco-Free Recovery Initiative, UPMC, Maternal Assistance Program, Penn State Health, Holy Spirit Medical Center, and Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA): CADCA is the national membership organization for community drug-prevention coalitions, directly comparable to YOC's CRIY model of uniting local stakeholders around substance use prevention, treatment, and recovery.
• Police Assisted Addiction and Recovery Initiative (PAARI): PAARI pioneered the law-enforcement-led community response to the opioid crisis, including Narcan distribution and deflection programs — directly comparable to YOC's criminal-justice and first-responder partnerships in CRIY.
• Faces & Voices of Recovery: Faces & Voices of Recovery is a national recovery community organization promoting recovery advocacy and peer support — directly comparable to YOC's recovery-capital and lived-experience focus within CRIY.
• SAFE Project: SAFE Project is a national nonprofit addressing the addiction epidemic through prevention, education, harm reduction, and recovery support at the community level — directly comparable to YOC's community-coordinated approach.
• Drug-Free America Foundation: Drug-Free America Foundation is a national prevention-focused nonprofit — directly comparable to YOC's substance use prevention, education, and community-awareness work in CRIY.
• National Harm Reduction Coalition: The National Harm Reduction Coalition advances harm-reduction strategies including naloxone access and overdose prevention — directly comparable to YOC's monthly Narcan distribution and harm-reduction supply programs.

Broad incumbents

• Drug Policy Alliance: Drug Policy Alliance is a national advocacy organization promoting harm reduction and drug policy reform — a broader incumbent operating in overlapping harm-reduction and substance-use policy territory.
• Shatterproof: Shatterproof is a national nonprofit focused on ending addiction through evidence-based prevention, treatment, and recovery support — a larger, well-funded incumbent operating in the same SUD response space as YOC's CRIY initiative.

Others

• Caron Treatment Centers: Caron Treatment Centers is a regional SUD treatment provider offering inpatient and outpatient services — a CRIY-relevant partner organization comparable to YOC's treatment-provider members like Crossroads and Colonial House.

Regional players

• Prevention Point Philadelphia: Prevention Point Philadelphia is a regional harm-reduction organization providing syringe exchange, naloxone distribution, and SUD services — comparable in function to YOC's Narcan and harm-reduction offerings but operating in a different Pennsylvania geography.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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