Office of Addiction Services (OAS) – Philadelphia DBHIDS
The Office of Addiction Services (OAS), a division of Philadelphia’s Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services (DBHIDS), serves as the Single County Authority (SCA) responsible for planning, funding, and monitoring substance use prevention, intervention, treatment, and recovery support services in Philadelphia. OAS coordinates addiction treatment providers and recovery housing referrals for individuals enrolled in Medicaid as well as those who are uninsured or underinsured. The office integrates federal, state, and city funding to support a comprehensive recovery-oriented system of care, including services for justice-impacted individuals returning to the community. Important Contact Numbers: Emergency Suicide or Mental Health Crisis Line 988 or 215-685-6440 Mental Health and Addiction Services (with or without insurance): 888-545-2600 Intellectual Disability Services (all ages): 215-685-5900 General DBHIDS Administrative Information (non-emergency): 215-685-5400
What to expect
OAS does not provide direct long-term counseling at its administrative office. Instead, it connects individuals to contracted treatment providers and recovery houses throughout Philadelphia. Services may include detox placement, outpatient or residential treatment referrals, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and recovery housing coordination. Eligibility and insurance status will be assessed during intake.
