What we offer
How we can help you
Our services are entirely voluntary — Our services are available for clients who do not have insurance, are eligible for medical assistance, or who do not have private medical insurance that covers substance abuse treatment. A sliding fee scale is used for clients who have an income but are currently unable to pay for the cost of treatment.
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.
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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
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Step 3: Assessment
Assessments are conducted at our office.
Clients referred from external sources may be assessed at the County Jail, Hospital, or School.
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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.
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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.
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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.