What we offer.
How we can help you
Our services are entirely voluntary — Available for clients who do not have insurance, are eligible for medical assistance, or who have private medical insurance that does not cover substance use treatment. Our services are income based, following the income guidelines set forth by DDAP. Clients who fall outside of income guidelines are subject to liabilities determined by the rating scale set by DDAP.
How to access services
Step 1: Call to Request Screening or Assessment
Clients or referral sources may call 814-445-1530 to be screened and schedule a D&A Assessment.
Step 2: Scheduling the Assessment
Appointments are scheduled based on urgency and client eligibility.
Priority is given to individuals in the following categories:
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Pregnant women who inject drugs
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Pregnant women who use substances
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Individuals who inject drugs
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Overdose survivors
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Veterans
Step 3: Assessment
Assessments are conducted at our office.
Clients referred from external sources may be assessed at the County Jail, Hospital, or School.
Step 4: Referral to Services
Clients are referred to the appropriate substance use services.
Somerset SCA funds are available as needed.
Case coordination is provided to ensures a smooth transition to services and to eliminate barriers.
After-Hours Access
For emergent services outside of regular business hours—including evenings, weekends, and holidays
clients and hospitals can reach our 24-hour emergency response team by calling 1-800-452-0218.
The providers that the Somerset SCA currently contracts with are:
Alliance Medical Center, Beal Counseling, Eagleville Hospital, Huntington Creek, The Family Center, Firetree, Gateway, Greenbriar, Gaudenzia, Huntington Creek, Impact Counseling, The Learning Lamp, Mainline Pharmacy, Open Rhodes 2 Recovery, Outside In, Peerstar, LLC., Pyramid, Roxbury, Sojourner House, Twin Lakes Center, Valley Forge Medical Center, and White Deer Run/ Cove Forge
Types of Services
Case Management/Coordination of Services
Confidential and Comprehensive
All Somerset Single County Authority (SCA) clients are screened, assessed, and referred to an appropriate treatment level of care within SCA guidelines. SCA monitors progress throughout the treatment process, coordinates discharge planning, and develop aftercare plans that optimize continued recovery. The SCA case managers coordinate the delivery of substance use, health, mental health, and social services, by linking individuals with appropriate services to address specific needs.
Trauma Informed Agency
Somerset SCA on December 17, 2025, was recognized by Behavioral Health Services of Somerset/Bedford County (BHSSBC) as becoming designated as a Trauma-Informed Agency.
Pictured from left: Becca Williams (BHSSBC), Cathy Krinjeck (BHSSBC), Erin Howsare (SCA),
Jennifer B. (SCA), Melissa Lenart (BHSSBC) and Tina Heinrich (BHSSBC)