About Us

Mission
Size and Scope
Philosophy
Recent Accomplishments

Mission and History

Brandywine Counseling & Community Services, Inc. (BCCS) is a welcoming and innovative organization that contributes to stronger communities and enhancing quality of life by creatively providing Education, Advocacy, Treatment, and Prevention services.  With integrity, we promote hope and empowerment to persons and families touched by mental health, substance use, HIV and multiple occurring diagnoses, and their related challenges.

For more than 25 years, BCCS has been a trusted provider of outstanding substance abuse and behavioral health treatment, HIV/AIDS prevention and education initiatives, mental health and advocacy services. Our core program offerings fall under one of four critical areas of care: Education, Advocacy, Prevention, and Treatment. We pride ourselves on helping members of our community recover with dignity, while also focusing on improving their physical health. BCCS makes good things possible.

Originally part of Wilmington Medical Center, BCCS was incorporated as a separate non-profit in 1985. We have been a full member United Way agency since 1988.

Size and Scope

• BCCS helps more than 6,500 Delaware residents age 18 or over. In 2011, we served 2,665 individuals through our treatment and education programs and 3,688 in our prevention programs.
• BCCS has seven locations throughout the state of Delaware.
• BCCS is a tight-knit professional team of physicians, psychologists, licensed mental health practitioners and social workers, registered and licensed practical nurses, dual diagnosis counselors (CCDP) and certified alcohol and drug counselors providing integrated, multi-disciplinary care on behalf of our customers.
• Our annual budget is more than $9.3 million. Most of our revenue comes from government contracts. Our major funders include the Delaware Division of Health and Social Services; the U.S. Substance Abuse and Health Services Administration, Center for Substance Abuse Treatment; and Medicaid.

Philosophy

We serve populations that are often considered the most vulnerable. We understand and treat behavioral illnesses directly, along with their indirect consequences, such as substance abuse, child neglect and abuse, family violence, infant mortality, and HIV/AIDS. Our programs provide intervention and treatment through the use of medication, counseling, education, and referral to self-help groups. Appropriate aftercare referrals provide continuing support for recovery.

Since 2003, BCCS has worked to improve customer access to and retention in treatment as part of the nationwide Network for Improvement of Addiction Treatment (NIATx) project. We have done this by identifying and improving flawed processes, and without additional costs or staff.

Recent Accomplishments

• The Delaware Needle Exchange has exchanged over 108,623 syringes, enrolled over 1,250 participants, and identified 20 HIV positives in its five years of operation.
• Over 3,000 individuals were tested for HIV, 2,474 of which were local community members who came to the mobile RV site to get tested.
• 61% of new NEP participants were referred to BCCS by previous NEP customers.
• 449 methadone customers (40%) have at least 90 days of abstinence.
• The Alpha outpatient program discharged 44% of customers successfully or with some goals completed in 2009.
• Intensive Outpatient Services were introduced in 2009 at Lancaster, Alpha, and Lighthouse to offer a higher level of care to individuals not succeeding in the traditional program.
• The Newark Center saw a 25% increase in the number of customers remaining in treatment for one year or more in 2009.

BCCS Accepts:

• Most insurance providers
• Cash – check – credit card payments

We also work on a sliding fee scale – we work within all budgets!

"At Brandywine, our customers have come to expect the best. The best possible care. The most knowledgeable staff. The most comprehensive services, all in one place. We are your best chance at a new life. We are growing, changing to better meet your needs. Let us help you. Change is good.”

Lynn Fahey, Ph.D.
CEO, Brandywine Counseling & Community Services

Brandywine Counseling & Community Services services are funded by and are part of the system of public services offered by Delaware Health and Social Services, Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health, and Division of Public Health.

Brandywine Counseling & Community Services services are funded by the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Center for Substance Abuse Treatment. SAMHSA/CSAT is committed to working with its grantees to provide the most effective and efficient services to individuals and families impacted by substance use disorders.

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