Recovery Works!
The mission of Chester County Department of Drug and Alcohol Services is to ensure that quality alcohol and other drug intervention and treatment, as well as alcohol, tobacco and other drug prevention programs are provided for citizens in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
Chester County Department of Drug and Alcohol Services Recognizes:
Alcohol Awareness Month
As we are in the midst of an opioid epidemic, we often forget that Alcohol Use Disorder is just as prevalent in our society. According to Facing Addiction with National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD), one in every 12 adults, or 17.6 million people, suffer from alcohol use disorder or alcohol dependence .

During the month of April, please join us in spreading awareness on alcohol use and alcohol use disorder. Founded and sponsored by the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (now Facing Addiction with NCADD), Alcohol Awareness Month was established in 1987 to help reduce the stigma so often associated with alcohol addiction by encouraging communities to reach out to each April with information about alcohol, alcohol addiction, and recovery.

A Message from the Department of
Drug and Alcohol Services

We hope you and your families are staying safe during this unprecedented time. The COVID-19 pandemic is having a great impact on our community in many ways. During this time, we want to assure you that drug and alcohol treatment is still available. If you are concerned about yourself of a loved one, please see below.

If you have insurance , including Medicaid, please call the number listed on the back of your insurance card to get information on how to access drug and alcohol services. If you do not have insurance , please call one of the following agencies which is closest to you, for help:
  • Gaudenzia Coatesville(Coatesville) - 610-383-9600
  • Mirmont Outpatient (Exton) - 484-565-1130
  • Holcomb Behavioral Health Systems (Kennett Square) - 610-388-9225
  • Creative Health Services (Phoenixville)- 610-933-1223
  • Gaudenzia West Chester(West Chester) - 610-429-1414

Additionally, the PA Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) has a 24/7 information and referral line which assists PA residents with finding drug and alcohol treatment based off of their location. If you need assistance in finding a treatment provider or funding for addiction treatment, please call  1-800-662-HELP (4357)


Substance Use Disorder Recovery Support






Disclaimer: Chester County Department of Drug and Alcohol Services accepts no responsibility for the information exchanged by the podcasts listed on this page. Podcasts should never be considered a replacement for professional therapy or counseling.

Disclaimer: Chester County Department of Drug and Alcohol Services accepts no responsibility for the information exchanged at the meetings listed on this page. Support groups should never be considered a replacement for professional therapy or counseling.


Parent and Loved Ones Support





Disclaimer: Chester County Department of Drug and Alcohol Services accepts no responsibility for the information exchanged at the meetings listed on this page. Support groups should never be considered a replacement for professional therapy or counseling.

Disclaimer: Chester County Department of Drug and Alcohol Services accepts no responsibility for the information exchanged by the podcasts listed on this page. Podcasts should never be considered a replacement for professional therapy or counseling.

Disclaimer: Chester County Department of Drug and Alcohol Services accepts no responsibility for the information exchanged at the meetings listed on this page. Support groups should never be considered a replacement for professional therapy or counseling.
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Finding Support during COVID-19
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During this unprecedented time, it is OK to feel uncertain, anxious and quite frankly, scared. However, you are not experiencing these feelings, or going through this difficult time, alone. Now more than ever, staying connected with friends, family and support services is so important. Luckily, we live in a digital age where we have connection at our finger tips. Please check out the resources below.

Chester County Mental Health Resources
• If you're feeling lonely, worried, anxious and need to talk to someone, call Chester County's Warm Line at 1-866-846-2722. This line is manned by trained individuals in recovery who can offer a compassionate listening ear. 
• If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health or emotional crisis, call 610-280-3270. The Valley Creek Crisis Center is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 
• If you would rather be in touch via text message, use the National Crisis Text Line at 741-741.

Delaware County Mental Health Resources
• If you're feeling lonely, worried, anxious and need to talk to someone, call Chester County's Warm Line at 855-464-9342. This is a phone helpline that uses Certified Peer Specialist to provide support to individuals who struggle with emotional and mental health challenges.
If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health or emotional crisis, please call the Delaware County Crisis Connections Team (DCCCT) Mobile Crisis Service 1-855-889-7827. DCCCT is a trained crisis response team available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to provide on-site mobile crisis assessment, intervention and/or referral services in the individual’s natural environment. 
• If you would rather be in touch via text message, use the National Crisis Text Line at 741-741.
Questions about COVID-19?

Visit the Chester County Health Department website for a wealth of information or call 610-344-6225 and follow the phone prompts. Staff are on-site 8:30am-4:30pm answering questions. You can also call the greater Philadelphia Coronavirus Helpline 24/7 at 1-800-722-7112.
Know Someone Who Needs
Help with Addiction?
Addiction affects families, friends, employers, and everyone around the individual but it can be treated and people can live a life of recovery. If you or someone you know needs help in dealing with their addiction there is hope, please call Pennsylvania addictions hotline at 1 – 800 – 662 – 4357 (HELP) or for more information go online .
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