Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services

Single County Authority

The Single County Authority, formerly known as the Office of Addiction Services (OAS), plans, funds, and monitors substance use prevention, intervention, and treatment services in Philadelphia.

Through a network of treatment providers, the Single County Authority guides recovery-oriented drug and alcohol treatment for people enrolled in Medicaid, as well as people who are uninsured and underinsured.

• Authorization Services (BHSI) – Behavioral Health Special Initiative (BHSI) provides treatment for people who are uninsured and underinsured.
• Compliance & Contractual Monitoring – a rigorous assessment process that ensures contracted service providers meet all legal/regulatory requirements and maintain the highest standards for quality.
• Hearing, Grievances & Appeals – a formal process that protects the rights of people receiving addiction treatment services from SCA-contracted provider agencies.