About this facility
Alternative Counseling Associates (ACA House) helps adult men recover from drug and alcohol addiction through a supportive sober living house in Pottstown, Pennsylvania. They serve men who have completed inpatient treatment and are ready for the next step. What makes ACA House unique is that while they do not provide Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), they welcome men who are currently using MAT as part of their recovery.
ACA House focuses on healing the whole person—mentally, physically, and spiritually. Their program includes weekly individual sessions, daily group therapy, family meetings, relapse prevention, and pet therapy. The 12-Step approach is central, helping residents grow in confidence, responsibility, and purpose. These therapies give clients the tools they need for long-term sobriety and personal growth.
Residents live in structured, substance-free homes with clear rules and supportive staff. Everyone is expected to stay sober, attend meetings, and either work or pursue education. The homes offer a safe and stable environment where men in recovery can rebuild their lives, learn life skills, and support each other as they move forward.
Services
A quick overview of services associated with this facility.
Type of Care, TC, Substance use treatment; Transitional housing, halfway house, or sober home
Service Setting (e.g., Outpatient, Residential, Inpatient, etc.), SET, Residential/24-hour residential; Long-term residential
External Opioid Medications Source, OMSC, Other contracted prescribing entity
Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment, AUT, Accepts clients using medication assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder but prescribed elsewhere
External Source of Medications Used for Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment, SMAT, Other contracted prescribing entity
Type of Opioid Treatment, OT, Accepts clients using MAT but prescribed elsewhere
Treatment Approaches, TAP, Anger management; Cognitive behavioral therapy; Contingency management/motivational incentives; Motivational interviewing; Relapse prevention; Substance use disorder counseling; Trauma-related counseling; 12-step facilitation
Facility Operation (e.g., Private, Public), FOP, Private for-profit organization
License/Certification/Accreditation, LCA, State Substance use treatment agency
Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted, PAY, Medicaid
Special Programs/Groups Offered, SG, Adult men; Seniors or older adults; Veterans; Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients; Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders; Clients with co-occurring pain and substance use disorders; Clients with HIV or AIDS; Clients who have experienced sexual abuse; Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence; Clients who have experienced trauma
Testing, SCR, Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing; Drug or alcohol urine screening; HIV testing; STD testing; Testing for Hepatitis C (HCV)
Transitional Services, TRSRV, Aftercare/continuing care; Discharge Planning; Naloxone and overdose education; Outcome follow-up after discharge
Recovery Support Services, RSS, Self-help groups; Housing services; Assistance with obtaining social services
Other Services, OTHR, Treatment for gambling disorder
Education and Counseling Services, ECS, HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support; Hepatitis education, counseling, or support; Substance use disorder education; Individual counseling; Group counseling; Family counseling; Marital/couples counseling
Facility Smoking Policy, SMP, Smoking permitted in designated area
Age Groups Accepted, AGE, Young Adults; Adults; Seniors
Sex Accepted, SN, Male
Facility Vaping Policy, FVP, Vaping permitted in designated area
Ancillary Services, AS, Case management service; Transportation assistance; Suicide prevention services
