If you or someone you know is currently under the influence of heroin or opioids and you have immediate concerns for their well-being – call 911 or a medical professional.
Delaware County Crisis Connection Team (DCCCT) is the 24/7 mobile unit, which can be reached at 1-855-889-7827.
If you have private insurance, call the number on the back of your insurance card for assistance.
If you have Medical Assistance or do not have insurance contact a Drug & Alcohol anchor provider for an assessment. Anchor providers are:
Keystone Center
2001 Providence Ave., Chester
800-558-9600 or 610-876-9000
Crozer Chester Medical Center
Community Division
2600 W. Ninth St., Chester
610-497-7223
Merakey
800 Chester Pike, Sharon Hill
610-537-1765
Additional information is available from the Delaware County Office of Behavioral Health:
20 S. 69th St., Upper Darby
610-713-2365
If you/your loved one does not live in Delaware County, you can locate a licensed treatment center through SAMHSA's Treatment Referral Routing Service, a confidential, free, 24-hour-a-day, 365-day-a-year, information service, in English and Spanish, for individuals and family members facing substance abuse and mental health issues. This service provides referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations. Callers can also order free publications and other information in print on substance abuse and mental health issues.
Call 1-800-662-HELP (4357) or visit the online treatment locator at http://samhsa.gov/treatment.
Principles of Adolescent Substance Use Disorder Treatment: A Research-Based Guide:https://archives.nida.nih.gov/publications/principles-adolescent-substance-use-disorder-treatment-research-based-guide