What is Intervention?

Intervention encompasses the initial steps for drug and alcohol services. The goal is to assist the individual to recognize, to identify and to engage the problems related to substance abuse. Intervention services identify the fact that support is needed not only for the individual but also for their family environments.

The following are the Intervention Services offered in Lehigh County:

Allentown Health Bureau - provides confidential counseling and testing for HIV - the virus that causes AIDS - screening and treatment for sexually transmitted diseases, tuberculosis testing, Hepatitis B and C screening, Hepatitis B immunization and a wide range of STD and HIV/AIDS prevention education services to Lehigh County drug and alcohol treatment providers' staff and clients.

245 North Sixth Street
Allentown, PA 18102
Phone: (610) 437-7760