Lehigh County Drug & Alcohol

What Lehigh County Drug & Alcohol does

Lehigh County Drug & Alcohol is a Pennsylvania county government department operating as the Single County Authority (SCA) for Lehigh County, responsible for coordinating prevention, treatment access, harm reduction, and recovery support for residents affected by substance use disorders, with a particular focus on opioids. It serves Lehigh County residents free of charge through a layered service network that includes the Change on Hamilton Recovery Center (harm reduction supplies, case management, 12-step groups), the FORT family counseling program, the Journeys family-health program, and a contracted outpatient treatment network comprising providers such as Pyramid Healthcare, Hispanic American Organization, Allentown CTC, MARS, Treatment Trends, and Counseling Solutions. Its core digital offering, the Rise Above Opioids website launched in November 2024 in partnership with Valley Youth House, functions as a centralized educational and resource hub covering opioid and fentanyl facts, Narcan access guidance, family and youth support content, and a treatment-provider directory.

The department runs targeted initiatives for specific populations, including LGBTQ+ youth through the Silk Lehigh Valley program (which includes a harm-reduction vending machine at Vogue Lounge distributing HIV tests, fentanyl and xylazine test strips, Narcan, and condoms), families affected by opioid use disorder through FORT, and expectant parents and families through Journeys. Valley Youth House is a core strategic partner delivering school- and community-based prevention education and operating the LGBTQ+ harm-reduction line. Recovery housing is funded for residents unable to self-pay, capped at a three-month maximum. Three named physical sites anchor operations in Allentown and Bethlehem.

The entity does not operate a commercial business model. All services are free to Lehigh County residents and funded through federal, state, and local government appropriations together with Opioid Settlement Funds flowing from manufacturers and distributors. The department functions as a public-sector administrator and coordinator rather than a revenue-generating enterprise, with no pricing, subscription, or fee-based revenue streams and no external investors or ownership.

Name

Lehigh County Drug & Alcohol

Legal name

Lehigh County Department of Drug & Alcohol

Website

https://riseaboveopioids.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Lehigh County Drug & Alcohol is a county government department that coordinates opioid prevention, treatment, harm reduction, and recovery support for Lehigh County, Pennsylvania residents. It administers public and settlement funds and runs free programs including Narcan distribution, family counseling, recovery housing, and community education.

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Product category

Substance Abuse Treatment Services

NAICS

Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (62142), Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Behavioral Health & Substance Use Public Health Programs (BPAIAJAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Peer Support, Recovery Coaching & Sober Living Services (HLAFACAN), Substance Use Disorder Prevention & Recovery Services (BPAGACAE), Substance Use Recovery & Harm Reduction Support Services (BPAGAEAO), Substance Use Prevention & Recovery Services (EDALAFAE), Behavioral Health & Substance Use Program Funding (Public Health) (HLAJALAI)

Keywords

• Substance abuse treatment
• Opioid prevention services
• Harm reduction programs
• Recovery support services
• Addiction counseling

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Public/Government Funding: Lehigh County Drug & Alcohol Services manages federal, state, and local dollars to combat addiction via a network of contracted providers. Receives opioid settlement funds from opioid manufacturers and distributors.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Lehigh County Department of Drug & Alcohol operates as the Single County Authority (SCA) for Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, coordinating prevention, treatment access, and recovery support for opioid and substance use disorders. It manages federal, state, and local funding — including opioid settlement funds — and delivers services through a network of contracted outpatient treatment providers, the Change on Hamilton Recovery Center, the FORT family counseling program, and partnerships with community organizations such as Valley Youth House.

Product overview

Lehigh County Drug & Alcohol is a government health services organization operating as the Single County Authority (SCA), managing federal, state, and local dollars to combat addiction. Their primary digital offering is the Rise Above Opioids website, which serves as an educational and resource hub for opioid awareness. Core services include Narcan distribution programs, the Change on Hamilton Recovery Center for harm reduction and peer support, the FORT family counseling program, the Journeys family health coordinator program, and a network of contracted outpatient treatment providers offering medication-assisted treatment and recovery support. Prevention and intervention services are delivered through partnerships with Valley Youth House and other community organizations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Rise Above Opioids: A campaign and website developed by Lehigh County Department of Drug & Alcohol in partnership with Valley Youth House, providing resources for opioid awareness and recovery support.

Products and services

• Rise Above Opioids Website A comprehensive digital resource hub providing education, prevention, and recovery support resources for individuals and families affected by opioid addiction in Lehigh County. Features educational materials on opioids, fentanyl, and xylazine, guidance on obtaining naloxone (Narcan), family support resources, and a directory of local treatment providers.
• Narcan Distribution Program Free Narcan (naloxone) kits available to Lehigh County residents at the Change on Hamilton recovery center. Naloxone is a life-saving medication that rapidly reverses opioid overdoses and is available over-the-counter without prescription.
• Change on Hamilton Recovery Center A recovery community center providing harm reduction supplies including Narcan, fentanyl test strips, and xylazine test strips, along with case management, 12-step support groups, recovery activities, and clothing banks. Fully funded by Lehigh County Drug and Alcohol with all events and services free.
• Families Obtaining Recovery Together (FORT) A free family support program fully funded by Lehigh County Drug and Alcohol through Opioid Settlement Funds. Provides comprehensive counseling services including individual therapy, couple's therapy, family therapy, case management, family peer support, and group therapy for all ages starting from five years old. Has touched the lives of over 100 families in the Lehigh Valley.
• Journeys Program A free voluntary program focused on helping Lehigh County residents build healthy families by linking participants to healthcare, substance use treatment, assistance programs, family-friendly events, education, and needed baby items.
• Opioid Assessment and Treatment Services Network of contracted outpatient providers offering assessment, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), intensive outpatient, partial hospital programs, and peer recovery support services throughout Lehigh County. Providers include Pyramid Healthcare, Counseling Solutions, Hispanic American Organization, Allentown CTC, MARS, and Treatment Trends.
• Silk Lehigh Valley Harm Reduction Supplies LGBTQ+-focused harm reduction initiative offering HIV rapid tests, fentanyl and xylazine testing strips, Narcan, condoms, and other health supplies through a vending machine at Vogue Lounge, operated in partnership with Valley Youth House.

Quantifiable outcome

• 146 overdose deaths documented in 2023 with 83.6% opioid-related and 78.1% involving fentanyl

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Valley Youth HousecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey strategic partner in the Rise Above Opioids campaign. Valley Youth House provides drug and alcohol prevention, education, and information services in schools and communities. Also operates Silk Lehigh Valley LGBTQ+ program and harm reduction vending machine initiative.
• Change on Hamilton Recovery CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFully funded by Lehigh County Drug and Alcohol. Provides harm reduction supplies (Narcan, fentanyl test strips, xylazine test strips), recovery support, referrals to treatment. Not a treatment facility but a vital harm reduction and recovery support resource.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php?id=61569127843014
• Instagraminstagram.com/rise_above_opioids
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lehigh-county-drug-and-alcohol

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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Investors

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