Drug & Alcohol Testing Centers, Bethel, PA
Accredited Drug Testing Inc, is the nation's leading provider of drug, alcohol, occupational health, and DNA testing and has testing centers in Bethel, PA and throughout the local area. Testing centers are within minutes of your home or office and same day service is available in most cases.
2413 LYTLE RD 0.9 miles
BETHEL PARK, PA 15102
5219 Library Road, Unit E9, South Park Shops 0.9 miles
Bethel Park, PA 15102
1300 Oxford Drive, Suite 1AA 1.2 miles
Bethel Park, PA 15102
2000 OXFORD DR STE 110 1.5 miles
BETHEL PARK, PA 15102
1691 WASHINGTON RD 1.9 miles
MOUNT LEBANON, PA 15228
1535 WASHINGTON RD 2.1 miles
PITTSBURGH, PA 15228
2600 OLD WASHINGTON RD STE 150 2.8 miles
UPPER ST CLAIR, PA 15241
275 CURRY HOLLOW RD, SUITE 160 3.6 miles
PITTSBURGH, PA 15236
642 Washington Road, 3.7 miles
Mt. Lebanon, PA 15228
393 VANADIUM RD 3.8 miles
PITTSBURGH, PA 15243
1474 ROUTE 51 4.0 miles
JEFFERSON HILLS, PA 15025
3516 SAW MILL RUN BLVD 4.2 miles
PITTSBURGH, PA 15227
3024 WASHINGTON PIKE 4.3 miles
BRIDGEVILLE, PA 15017
502 WASHINGTON AVE 4.4 miles
BRIDGEVILLE, PA 15017
243 STATION ST 4.5 miles
BRIDGEVILLE, PA 15017
1984 GREENTREE RD 4.8 miles
PITTSBURGH, PA 15220
1907 Lebanon Church Road, Suite 104 4.9 miles
West Mifflin, PA 15122
4225 Brownsville Rd, Shoppes at Brentwood 5.0 miles
Pittsburgh, PA 15227
4662 Broadway Road, Unit A-13 5.1 miles
Allentown, PA 18104
695 CLAIRTON BLVD 5.1 miles
PLEASANT HILLS, PA 15236
1200 Brooks Ln STE 100 5.4 miles
CLAIRTON, PA 15025
1100 Washington Avenue, Suite 114 5.4 miles
Carnegie, PA 15106
575 Coal Valley Road Suite 502 5.7 miles
Pittsburgh, PA 15236
3840 WASHINGTON RD STE 300 5.9 miles
MCMURRAY, PA 15317
112 Third Ave 6.0 miles
Carnegie, PA 15106
4000 WASHINGTON RD STE 203 6.2 miles
MCMURRAY, PA 15317
565 COAL VALLEY RD SOUTH HILLS MEDICAL BUILDING SUITE 502 6.5 miles
CLAIRTON, PA 15025
300 FLEET ST, 2ND FLOOR 6.5 miles
PITTSBURGH, PA 15220
161 WATERDAM RD APT 160 6.7 miles
MCMURRAY, PA 15317
1015 Waterdam Plaza Drive, 6.7 miles
Mc Murray, PA 15317
2500 BALDWICK RD STE 260 6.9 miles
PITTSBURGH, PA 15205
751 PITTSBURGH MCKEESPORT BLVD 7.7 miles
DRAVOSBURG, PA 15034
4390 CAMPBELLS RUN RD 7.8 miles
PITTSBURGH, PA 15205
1515 LOCUST ST 8.1 miles
PITTSBURGH, PA 15219
526 Penn Avenue, 8.2 miles
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
1600 W CARSON ST 8.2 miles
PITTSBURGH, PA 15219
339 6TH AVE 5TH FL 8.2 miles
PITTSBURGH, PA 15222
113 CAVASINA DR STE 7 8.4 miles
CANONSBURG, PA 15317
207 W 7TH AVE 8.5 miles
HOMESTEAD, PA 15120
3500 5th Avenue, Suite G1 8.8 miles
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
320 E NORTH AVE 9.0 miles
PITTSBURGH, PA 15212
490 E NORTH AVE STE 106 9.1 miles
PITTSBURGH, PA 15212
2727 Murray Avenue, 9.2 miles
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
120 LYTTON AVE STE 275 9.3 miles
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
120 Lytton Avenue, Suite 100 C 9.3 miles
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
100 MEDICAL BLVD 9.6 miles
CANONSBURG, PA 15317
969 Greentree Road, Second Floor 9.7 miles
Pittsburgh, PA 15220
5944 STEUBENVILLE PIKE 9.9 miles
MC KEES ROCKS, PA 15136
5855 Steubenville Pike, Suite 101 10.0 miles
Mc Kees Rocks, PA 15136
4815 Centre Avenue, Suite 106 10.0 miles
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
447 W Main Street, 10.4 miles
Monongahela, PA 15063
4765 LIBERTY AVENUE, 10.4 miles
PITTSBURGH, PA 15224
5201 BAUM BLVD 10.4 miles
PITTSBURGH, PA 15224
25 HECKEL RD 10.5 miles
MC KEES ROCKS, PA 15136
1769 PINE HOLLOW RD 10.8 miles
MC KEES ROCKS, PA 15136
2000 CLIFFMINE RD STE 110 11.4 miles
PITTSBURGH, PA 15275
1163 COUNTRY CLUB RD 11.8 miles
MONONGAHELA, PA 15063
3706 5TH AVE Ste 2 12.0 miles
NORTH VERSAILLES, PA 15137
2001 Lincoln Way, Suite 16, Oak Park Mall 12.1 miles
White Oak, PA 15131
460 WASHINGTON RD STE 7 13.1 miles
WASHINGTON, PA 15301
50 FREEPORT RD STE 500 13.2 miles
ASPINWALL, PA 15215
15 FREEPORT RD STE 100 13.2 miles
PITTSBURGH, PA 15215
50 Freeport Road, Unit 400 13.3 miles
Aspinwall, PA 15215
4771 McKnight Road, 13.5 miles
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
633 MOUNT ROYAL BLVD 13.5 miles
PITTSBURGH, PA 15223
874 BUTLER ST STE 2 13.6 miles
PITTSBURGH, PA 15223
3433 WILLIAM PENN HWY 13.6 miles
PITTSBURGH, PA 15235
201 PENN CENTER BLVD STE 500 13.9 miles
PITTSBURGH, PA 15235
1000 MCKEAN AVE 13.9 miles
DONORA, PA 15033
1951 LINCOLN HWY 14.0 miles
NORTH VERSAILLES, PA 15137
4918 STATE ROUTE 51 S 14.2 miles
BELLE VERNON, PA 15012
1200 MCKEAN AVE STE 107 14.5 miles
CHARLEROI, PA 15022
1000 INTEGRITY DRIVE, STE 320 14.5 miles
PITTSBURGH, PA 15235
1101 5TH AVE 14.6 miles
CORAPOLIS, PA 15108
1600 Coraopolis Heights Road, Suite G 14.8 miles
Coraopolis, PA 15108
155 WILSON AVE 14.8 miles
WASHINGTON, PA 15301
625 LINCOLN AVE STE 203 14.9 miles
NORTH CHARLEROI, PA 15022
600 Oxford Drive, Suite 110 15.0 miles
Monroeville, PA 15146
7219 MCKNIGHT RD Ste F 15.0 miles
PITTSBURGH, PA 15237
1187 THORN RUN RD STE 120 15.1 miles
CORAOPOLIS, PA 15108
1742 William Flynn Highway, Shaler Village 15.2 miles
Glenshaw, PA 15116
90 West Chestnut Street, Millcraft Center 15.2 miles
Washington, PA 15301
8702 UNIVERSITY BLVD 15.4 miles
MOON TOWNSHIP, PA 15108
5769 Saltsburg Road, #2 15.5 miles
Verona, PA 15147
800 PLAZA DR STE 210 15.5 miles
BELLE VERNON, PA 15012
181 W BEAU ST 15.5 miles
WASHINGTON, PA 15301
3824 Northern Pike, Suite 125 15.6 miles
Monroeville, PA 15146
3824 NORTHERN PIKE STE 775 15.7 miles
MONROEVILLE, PA 15146
5500 CORPORATE DR STE 226 16.4 miles
PITTSBURGH, PA 15237
95 Leonard Ave STE 401, BLDG1 16.5 miles
WASHINGTON, PA 15301
4655 William Flynn Highway, Hampton Shoppes - Unit 113 16.6 miles
Allison Park, PA 15101
2550 MOSSIDE BLVD STE 214 16.6 miles
MONROEVILLE, PA 15146
12116 STATE ROUTE 30 16.7 miles
NORTH HUNTINGDON, PA 15642
11347 ROUTE 30 STE 3 16.7 miles
IRWIN, PA 15642
993 BRODHEAD RD, STE 200 16.7 miles
MOON TOWNSHIP, PA 15108
2570 HAYMAKER RD 16.7 miles
MONROEVILLE, PA 15146
860 ROSTRAVER RD 16.7 miles
BELLE VERNON, PA 15012
391 WASHINGTON AVE 16.7 miles
OAKMONT, PA 15139
125 Daugherty Drive, Suite 420 16.7 miles
Monroeville, PA 15146
2644 MOSSIDE BLVD 16.8 miles
MONROEVILLE, PA 15146
760 Tri County Lane, Suite 104, 16.8 miles
Belle Vernon, PA 15012
9066 Perry Highway, 16.8 miles
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
2380 MCGINLEY RD 16.9 miles
MONROEVILLE, PA 15146
301 OHIO RIVER BLVD, STE 306 17.1 miles
SEWICKLEY, PA 15143
905 SPRUCE ST 17.7 miles
IRWIN, PA 15642
2585 FREEPORT RD STE 105 18.1 miles
PITTSBURGH, PA 15238
8943 STATE ROUTE 30, 18.4 miles
IRWIN, PA 15642
9173 RTE 30, STE 5 18.7 miles
IRWIN, PA 15642
4655 WILLIAM FLYNN HWY STE 110 18.8 miles
ALLISON PARK, PA 15101
220 GREENE PLZ STE 103 19.0 miles
WAYNESBURG, PA 15370
220 GREENE PLZ 19.0 miles
WAYNESBURG, PA 15370
146 MOTOR DROME RD 19.5 miles
SMITHTON, PA 15479
28 COLONY BLVD 19.6 miles
BLAIRSVILLE, PA 15717
2000 CORPORATE DR STE 100 19.8 miles
WEXFORD, PA 15090
10632 PERRY HWY 20.1 miles
WEXFORD, PA 15090
5000 INDUSTRIAL BLVD 20.4 miles
ALIQUIPPA, PA 15001
4620 WILLIAM PENN HWY 20.6 miles
MURRYSVILLE, PA 15668
832 Merchant Street, 20.7 miles
Ambridge, PA 15003
5513 William Flynn Highway, Suite 500 21.3 miles
Gibsonia, PA 15044
251 7TH ST STE 201B 21.6 miles
NEW KENSINGTON, PA 15068
2300 Freeport Road, 14 Feldarelli Square 22.1 miles
New Kensington, PA 15068
4889 William Penn Highway - Wa, 22.5 miles
Murrysville, PA 15668
6510 STATE ROUTE 30 22.6 miles
JEANNETTE, PA 15644
2000 Village Run Dr, Village at Pine Shopping Plaza 22.8 miles
Wexford, PA 15090
129 SIMPSON RD, STE 105 24.0 miles
BROWNSVILLE, PA 15417
Greengate Centre, 2510 Greengate Centre Circle 24.2 miles
Greensburg, PA 15601
303 E 10TH AVE 24.3 miles
TARENTUM, PA 15084
125 SIMPSON RD 24.4 miles
BROWNSVILLE, PA 15417
1600 Wildlife Lodge Road, 24.4 miles
Lower Burrell, PA 15068
4120 7TH STREET RD 24.6 miles
NEW KENSINGTON, PA 15068
200 NORTHPOINTE CIR STE 103 24.6 miles
SEVEN FIELDS, PA 16046
421 ROUTE 22 24.7 miles
DELMONT, PA 15626
811 S Center Ave 24.7 miles
NEW STANTON, PA 15674
The Terrace at Northpointe, 520 Northpointe Circle 24.7 miles
Seven Fields, PA 16046
206 ARLINGTON PL 24.8 miles
GREENSBURG, PA 15601
6505 MARS RD 24.9 miles
CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, PA 16066
20826 1-A Route 19N, 24.9 miles
Cranberry Township, PA 16066
Drug and alcohol testing services are provided for employers and individuals and are administered for various reasons including Employment related such as pre-employment, random, post accident and reasonable suspicion, also US DOT-Part 40, Court Ordered, School and personal reasons.
Scheduling a drug, alcohol or any testing service at any of our Bethel, PA testing facilities is simple and easy. Call (800)221-4291 or you may schedule a test online 24/7 by clicking below and receive your donor pass/registration form with the testing center address and instructions via email.
Customer Service Is Our #1 Priority- Our Drug Testing centers recognize that needing a drug, alcohol or occupational health test can be stressful at times. Accredited Drug Testing takes the stress out of a stressful situation and is available to answer any questions you may have and provide our services in a friendly, courteous and confidential manner. Call our scheduling department today at (800)221-4291.
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Types of Drug Testing Methods Available
Our testing centers provide many types of drug testing methods, below is a brief description of each method choose the one that is right for your need.
Urine Test - Urine - Accredited Drug Testing provides drug testing utilizing the Urine screening method. Urine drug testing can be screened for 5, 7, 9, 10, 12 and 15 panel screenings. Urine drug tests can also include an expanded opiates analysis. Same day service is available and testing centers are located in all cities and in most cases within minutes from your home or office. The detection period for a urine drug test is up to 3-5 days and results are reported in most cases in 2- 3 days.
The procedure for a urine drug test is simple. A donor provides a urine specimen in a cup to a drug testing collection specialist who will then seal the specimen cup, complete various documentation including a chain of custody form, have the donor initial the specimen cup seal, provide identification and upon completion of the collection and paperwork the specimen will be sent in a secure manner by Currier to the laboratory for testing.
Hair Drug Testing - Accredited Drug Testing can provide a drug test utilizing the Hair follicle drug test method and a Hair drug test can be tested for 5, 10, and 12 panel screenings. The detection period for a hair drug test is up to 90 days and results are reported in most cases in 3 -5 days.
The hair drug test is becoming more frequently used by employers, courts and other government agencies due to the fact that the window of detection for illegal drug use for a hair is up to 90 days. Many courts have begun accepting hair testing in place of urine or blood testing and hair testing has been determined to be legally and scientifically admissible evidence in a court of law.
A hair drug test is a simple process whereby a drug testing collection specialist cuts approximately 120 strands of hair from the head or a specific amount from the body and submits the hair to a certified laboratory for analysis. A hair follicle drug test can be screened for a 5 panel, 10 panel or 12 panel test and can also include expanded opiates. If a donor does not have 1 ½ inches of hair on their head, body hair can be utilized, however, if the donor is bald and has none or very little body hair, a hair drug test is not an available option, a urine or oral/saliva test should be utilized.
In addition to our standard drug test panels, opioid screening can be added to any drug test to determine the use and/or abuse of any prescription drugs.
US DOT Testing and Part 40 Compliance - Accredited Drug Testing provides DOT drug testing for pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion and return to duty for companies or employees regulated and covered by 49 CFR Part 40 including FMCSA, USCG, FTA, FRA, FAA, PHMSA. The drug test required by the Department of Transportation is a 5-panel urine test, which must be analyzed by SAMHSA certified laboratory and verified by a Medical Review Officer (MRO).
Additional DOT services include:
- -DOT Consortium Membership (random testing)
- -DOT Supervisor Training
- -MVR Reports
- -DOT Drug Policy Development
- -DOT Physicals
- -DOT Breath Alcohol Testing
Our Bethel, PA testing centers have certified DOT drug testing collection specialists who are trained in the proper collection of a DOT drug test.
The Opioid Overdose Crisis
Every day, more than 130 people in the United States die after overdosing on opioids. The misuse of and addiction to opioids—including prescription pain relievers, heroin, and synthetic opioids such as fentanyl—is a serious national crisis that affects public health as well as social and economic welfare. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that the total "economic burden" of prescription opioid misuse alone in the United States is $78.5 billion a year, including the costs of healthcare, lost productivity, addiction treatment, and criminal justice involvement.
- Roughly 21 to 29 percent of patients prescribed opioids for chronic pain misuse them.
- Between 8 and 12 percent develop an opioid use disorder.
- An estimated 4 to 6 percent who misuse prescription opioids transition to heroin.
- About 80 percent of people who use heroin first misused prescription opioids.
- Opioid overdoses increased 30 percent from July 2016 through September 2017 in 52 areas in 45 states.
- The Midwestern region saw opioid overdoses increase 70 percent from July 2016 through September 2017.
- Opioid overdoses in large cities increase by 54 percent in 16 states.
In the late 1990s, pharmaceutical companies reassured the medical community that patients would not become addicted to prescription opioid pain relievers, and healthcare providers began to prescribe them at greater rates. This subsequently led to widespread diversion and misuse of these medications before it became clear that these medications could indeed be highly addictive.3,4 Opioid overdose rates began to increase. In 2017, more than 47,000 Americans died as a result of an opioid overdose, including prescription opioids, heroin, and illicitly manufactured fentanyl, a powerful synthetic opioid.1That same year, an estimated 1.7 million people in the United States suffered from substance use disorders related to prescription opioid pain relievers, and 652,000 suffered from a heroin use disorder (not mutually exclusive)
Court Ordered Testing - Accredited Drug Testing and our Bethel, PA drug testing centers also provide drug and alcohol testing for probation and other court ordered testing requirements. Testing services include ETG alcohol testing and drug testing utilizing urine and hair methods. Test results can be sent directly to Probation Officers, Judges, Attorneys or other parties as required. Strict confidentiality is assured.
Alcohol Testing - Accredited Drug Testing and our Bethel, PA testing centers provide alcohol testing including ETG testing in both urine and hair and Breath Alcohol Testing (BAT). Alcohol testing can be added to any drug test screening.
Testing Facilities Nationwide - In addition to our drug and alcohol testing centers in Bethel, PA and the local area, Accredited Drug Testing has company owned and affiliated collection sites in all States and most cities to serve our clients' needs when traveling or employment related testing is required in multiple cities or States.
On-Site/Mobile Testing - Time Is Money!- Accredited Drug Testing provides On-Site drug testing services in all cities nationwide and can be used for construction sites, sporting events, job fairs and trucking/transportation companies, on site testing is available for DOT and NON-DOT regulated employers. In most cases, on-site mobile testing is cost effective when you have 10 or more employees needing to be drug or alcohol tested without leaving the job site.
Employer testing/account setup - If you are an employer with at least 5 employees and would like to set up an account for future testing, it's simple and easy. Call us and speak with a client relations representative, (800)221-4291 it takes 5 minutes or less to complete. Account benefits include no setup fees, test discounts, invoicing, test status tracking and personalized customer service.
Does Your Company Have a Written Drug Policy? - Employee Drug & alcohol testing is utilized best when conducted in conjunction with a clear, written drug policy that is shared with all employees, along with employee education about the dangers of alcohol and drug abuse, supervisor training on the signs and symptoms of alcohol and drug abuse, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to provide help for employees who may have an alcohol or drug problem. If your company does not have a written drug and alcohol policy or your current policy needs to be revised, Accredited Drug Testing specializes in the development and implementation of an employer's drug and alcohol policy which complies with state and federal law.
DNA Testing Services -Accredited Drug Testing provides DNA testing at testing centers Nationwide for paternity, immigration, and family relationship purposes. DNA testing centers are located in most cities and within minutes of your home or office.
DNA testing can provide an accurate determination of the probability of paternity at 99% more of who the child's biological father or mother is. The initial DNA test takes only a few minutes at the testing center and involves the swabbing of the child and alleged fathers mouth, which will provide saliva to be analyzed by a certified laboratory. Our DNA results are analyzed by a certified AABB laboratory and can be used in a legal proceeding to determine paternity or child custody related issues.
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Handy Resources
Comprehensive Online Resources for Drug Testing
- National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Provides comprehensive information on drug testing and its role in substance use disorder treatment.
- FDA: Drug Testing
Explains the FDA's role and regulations concerning drug testing for consumers.
- PDR.net
Provides detailed drug information and safety updates through a mobile-friendly platform.
- BeSafeRx - FDA
Resource by the FDA to help consumers identify and choose safe online pharmacies.
- SAMHSA: Drug Testing Resources for the Workplace
Resources and guidelines for drug testing in the workplace.
- Drugs.com
Provides drug information, side effects, and interactions for consumers and professionals.
- Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST)
Online version of the DAST to help individuals assess whether they have a drug problem.
- Merck Manuals
Consumer-friendly medical resource providing comprehensive information on a wide array of health topics, including drug testing.
- SAMHSA Store
Provides access to resources and publications on substance use prevention and treatment.
- National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP)
Information on state boards of pharmacy and regulations, including those related to drug testing.
- CDC: Workplace Health Promotion
CDC's resources on substance use and drug testing in the workplace.
- Mayo Clinic: Drug Testing
General information about the procedures and types of drug tests.
- MedlinePlus: Drug Testing
Offers information about various drug tests and their uses in medical diagnosis and treatment.
- University of Rochester Medical Center Health Encyclopedia
Provides a detailed entry on drug testing, including how tests are conducted and what they detect.
- World Health Organization (WHO)
International guidelines and information on public health, including substance abuse and drug testing.
- Healthline: Drug Testing
Consumer health site offering information on how drug tests work and what they look for.
- WebMD: Drug Testing
Provides a patient-oriented overview of drug testing and its purposes.
- National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI)
Provides a vast database of scientific studies, including research on drug testing and its effectiveness.
AI Overview
Overview of Drug Testing Collection Centers
Drug testing collection centers are specialized facilities where individuals submit biological samples for drug testing. These centers play a crucial role in the drug testing process, serving industries such as transportation, healthcare, sports, and many sectors requiring workplace safety and compliance with drug-free policies. This overview details the functions, types of tests conducted, and what individuals can expect during a visit to a drug testing collection center.
Functions of Drug Testing Collection Centers
Collection centers are primarily responsible for the secure and proper collection of samples, ensuring that they are uncontaminated and accurately reflect the subject's drug use status. They adhere to strict procedures to maintain confidentiality and integrity of the testing process.
Types of Tests Conducted
- Urine Testing: The most common form of drug testing, used to detect recent use of drugs such as marijuana, cocaine, opiates, amphetamines, and others.
- Hair Follicle Testing: Provides a longer detection window compared to urine testing and is used to analyze drug use over a period of months.
- Saliva Testing: Used for its non-invasive nature and ability to detect immediate drug use.
- Blood Testing: Although less common due to its invasive nature, it is the most accurate form of drug testing.
What to Expect at a Collection Center
- Identification Verification: Upon arrival, individuals must present valid identification to ensure that the samples correspond to the correct person.
- Sample Collection: Trained professionals collect samples in a manner that minimizes the chance of tampering or contamination. This might involve measures such as securing personal belongings and direct observation during sample provision.
- Chain of Custody: Each sample is handled with a documented chain of custody procedure to maintain its integrity from collection to testing laboratory.
Importance of Collection Centers
Drug testing collection centers are vital for ensuring the effectiveness and reliability of the drug testing process. They provide essential services that help employers maintain a safe and productive workplace, enforce legal and regulatory requirements, and assist in rehabilitation processes. The professionalism and accuracy practiced by these centers are crucial for upholding the trust and safety standards expected in many professional environments.
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Local Area Info: Bethel Township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania
Bethel Township is a township in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States. It contains the two unincorporated communities of Booth's Corner and Chelsea. The population was 8,791 at the 2010 census.
Bethel Township was the smallest of all the original townships of Chester County, Pennsylvania. The township is mentioned as early as 1683, and means "House of God". In 1683, Edward Beazer and Edward Brown had 500 acres surveyed to them in the northeasterly end of the township. On this tract, Bethel hamlet, afterwards known as Corner Catch (Ketch), is the location of the current village of Chelsea. In 1686, the road now known as Bethel Road was laid out from Bethel to Chichester (Marcus Hook).
The settlers of Bethel Township were among the earliest settlers of the Pennsylvania Colony, and many were members of the Religious Society of Friends, or "Quakers". The list of taxables for Bethel township in 1693, shows nine tax payers: John Gibbons, Ralph Pyle, John Bushel, Nicholas Pyle, Edward Beaner, Robert Eyre, Thomas Garrett, John Howard, Thomas Cooper. In 1715, the list had doubled to include: Robert Pyle, John Grist, Robert Booth, Edward Beazer, John Canady, Benjamin Moulder, Joseph Pyle, John Hickman, Edward Griffith, John Hopton, John Gibbons, and Thomas Durnell. Robert Pyle, a leader of the Society of Friends, was almost continuously a member of the Pennsylvania Provincial Assembly from 1688 until 1705.