Drug & Alcohol Testing Centers, Skippack, PA
Accredited Drug Testing Inc, is the nation's leading provider of drug, alcohol, occupational health, and DNA testing and has testing centers in Skippack, 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.
270 MAIN ST 3.3 miles
HARLEYSVILLE, PA 19438
345 Main Street, 3.6 miles
Harleysville, PA 19438
78 2ND AVE 3.9 miles
COLLEGEVILLE, PA 19426
1019 S BROAD ST 5.4 miles
LANSDALE, PA 19446
2521 W MAIN ST 5.7 miles
NORRISTOWN, PA 19403
525 N BROAD ST 6.4 miles
LANSDALE, PA 19446
826 N BROAD ST 6.6 miles
LANSDALE, PA 19446
1313 N BROAD ST 6.8 miles
LANSDALE, PA 19446
Limerick Square, 70 Buckwalter Road 6.9 miles
Royersford, PA 19468
724 Dekalb Pike, 7.0 miles
Blue Bell, PA 19422
PO BOX 754 7.1 miles
LANSDALE, PA 19446
1970 N BROAD ST 7.6 miles
LANSDALE, PA 19446
2031 N BROAD ST STE 127 7.6 miles
LANSDALE, PA 19446
1437 Dekalb St, 7.6 miles
Norristown, PA 19401
2131 N Broad St, 7.8 miles
Lansdale, PA 19446
708 Route 113, 7.9 miles
Souderton, PA 18964
720--730 E Johnson Highway, 8.0 miles
Norristown, PA 19401
407 W LINCOLN HWY STE 109 8.3 miles
EXTON, PA 19341
850 GERMANTOWN PIKE 8.4 miles
PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA 19462
32 MAPLE AVE 8.5 miles
LINE LEXINGTON, PA 18932
170 N HENDERSON RD STE 306 8.8 miles
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA 19406
450 Cresson Blvd, Suite 3, Oaks Corporate Center 8.9 miles
Phoenixville, PA 19460
170 N Henderson Rd, Suite 204 8.9 miles
King Of Prussia, PA 19406
107 Town Center Road 9.0 miles
King of Prussia, PA 19406
Phoenixville Plaza, 700 Nutt Road Unit 735 9.5 miles
Phoenixville, PA 19460
1500 HORIZON DR STE 102 9.8 miles
CHALFONT, PA 18914
1700 Horizon Dr, Suite 205 9.9 miles
Chalfont, PA 18914
250 KING OF PRUSSIA RD 9.9 miles
RADNOR, PA 19087
700 LAWN AVE 10.4 miles
SELLERSVILLE, PA 18960
1001 CHESTERBROOK BLVD 10.5 miles
BERWYN, PA 19312
2089 E HIGH ST 10.9 miles
POTTSTOWN, PA 19464
1569 Medical Dr, 11.4 miles
Pottstown, PA 19464
1600 E HIGH ST 11.4 miles
POTTSTOWN, PA 19464
200 BARR HARBOR DR STE 400 11.6 miles
W CNSHOHOCKEN, PA 19428
81 ROBINSON ST CAREPLEX BUILDING 11.7 miles
POTTSTOWN, PA 19464
515 Pennsylvania Ave, 11.9 miles
Ft Washington, PA 19034
535 PENNSYLVANIA AVE STE 101 11.9 miles
FORT WASHINGTON, PA 19034
2793 GERYVILLE PIKE UPPER PERKIOMEN OUTPATIENT CTR 12.0 miles
PENNSBURG, PA 18073
1107 Bethlehem Pike, Suite 103 13.0 miles
Flourtown, PA 19031
201 PRECISION RD 13.1 miles
HORSHAM, PA 19044
11 INDUSTRIAL BLVD 13.2 miles
PAOLI, PA 19301
15 Industrial Blvd Ste, Suite A-101 13.4 miles
Paoli, PA 19301
1050 E Philadelphia Ave, 13.6 miles
Gilbertsville, PA 19525
800 W STATE ST STE 102 14.2 miles
DOYLESTOWN, PA 18901
1432 EASTON RD STE 3C 14.2 miles
WARRINGTON, PA 18976
200 Lakeside Dr Ste 230, 14.3 miles
Horsham, PA 19044
622 Gravel Pike, 14.4 miles
East Greenville, PA 18041
2729 BLAIR MILL RD Ste A 14.5 miles
WILLOW GROVE, PA 19090
309 Lancaster Avenue, 14.9 miles
Frazer, PA 19355
1534 PARK AVE STE 240 15.1 miles
QUAKERTOWN, PA 18951
275 S MAIN ST STE 4 15.3 miles
DOYLESTOWN, PA 18901
1456 FERRY ROAD, UNIT 401 15.4 miles
DOYLESTOWN, PA 18901
1323 Rt 100, 15.5 miles
Barto, PA 19504
1000 Easton Rd, Suite 270 15.6 miles
Wyncote, PA 19095
229 N West End Blvd, 15.6 miles
Quakertown, PA 18951
252 W Swamp Rd, 15.7 miles
Doylestown, PA 18901
1468 OLD YORK RD 16.3 miles
ABINGTON, PA 19001
3574 West Chester Pike, 16.3 miles
Newtown Square, PA 19073
6060 RIDGE AVE STE 100 16.3 miles
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19128
934 MONTGOMERY AVE 16.4 miles
PENN VALLEY, PA 19072
1419 Old York Rd, 16.4 miles
Abington, PA 19001
5800 RIDGE AVE STE 234 16.7 miles
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19128
1117 MEARNS RD 16.7 miles
WARMINSTER, PA 18974
Cloverly Plaza, 628 Old York Road 16.7 miles
Jenkintown, PA 19046
525 Jamestown Street, 16.8 miles
Philadelphia, PA 19128
625 N POTTSTOWN PIKE 17.3 miles
EXTON, PA 19341
2010 W Chester Pike, 17.4 miles
Havertown, PA 19083
100 E LANCASTER AVE STE 317 17.6 miles
WYNNEWOOD, PA 19096
1305 W CHESTER PIKE 17.8 miles
HAVERTOWN, PA 19083
80 W WELSH POOL RD, STE 205 N 17.8 miles
EXTON, PA 19341
80 W Welsh Pool Rd Ste 102, 17.8 miles
Exton, PA 19341
80 W WELSH POOL RD STE 2005 17.8 miles
EXTON, PA 19341
1800 BYBERRY RD STE 705 17.8 miles
HUNTINGDON VALLEY, PA 19006
5322 MAGNOLIA ST 17.8 miles
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19144
2 Penn Blvd, Suite 205 17.8 miles
Philadelphia, PA 19144
183 W Lincoln Highway - Unit 8, Whiteland Towne Shopping Cente 17.9 miles
Exton, PA 19341
2000 SPROUL RD STE 102 18.0 miles
BROOMALL, PA 19008
1502 W Chester Pike, 19.0 miles
West Chester, PA 19382
1311 N 52ND ST 19.5 miles
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19131
Buckingham Green Shopping Cent, 4920 York Rd Unit 2 19.6 miles
Holicong, PA 18928
915 OLD FERN HILL RD STE 3 19.6 miles
WEST CHESTER, PA 19380
5675 N Front St, Store 260 19.7 miles
Philadelphia, PA 19120
131 S State Rd 19.8 miles
Springfield, PA 19064
700 Cottman Ave, 19.8 miles
Philadelphia, PA 19111
102 Schubert Dr 19.9 miles
Downingtown, PA 19335
257 W UWCHLAN AVE STE 220 20.0 miles
DOWNINGTOWN, PA 19335
6129 PALMETTO ST 20.1 miles
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19111
130 Almshouse Rd, 20.2 miles
Richboro, PA 18954
920 W SPROUL RD STE 110 20.3 miles
SPRINGFIELD, PA 19064
606 E MARSHALL ST STE 105 20.4 miles
WEST CHESTER, PA 19380
600 E Marshall St, 20.5 miles
West Chester, PA 19380
510 E Gay Street 20.8 miles
West Chester, PA 19382
196 W SPROUL RD STE 110 20.9 miles
SPRINGFIELD, PA 19064
103 BALTIMORE PIKE 21.2 miles
SPRINGFIELD, PA 19064
716 N 24TH ST 21.2 miles
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19130
444 BALTIMORE PIKE 21.2 miles
SPRINGFIELD, PA 19064
9808 Bustleton Avenue, 21.3 miles
Philadelphia, PA 19115
9331 OLD BUSTLETON AVE STE 102 21.4 miles
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19115
4501 Castor Ave, 21.4 miles
Philadelphia, PA 19124
1167A W Baltimore Pike, 21.5 miles
Media, PA 19063
5000 FRANKFORD AVE Wakling Building 21.5 miles
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19124
2010 LEVICK ST 21.6 miles
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19149
Springfield Square Shopping Ce, 1001 Baltimore Pike Suite 112 21.6 miles
Springfield, PA 19064
1503 LANSDOWNE AVE STE 2004 21.6 miles
DARBY, PA 19023
308 E Lancaster Ave, 21.7 miles
Downingtown, PA 19335
210 E. Street Road, 3rd Floor, Ste 3D 21.8 miles
Feasterville, PA 19053
321 N Furnace St, 21.8 miles
Birdsboro, PA 19508
150 E PENNSYLVANIA AVE STE 140 21.8 miles
DOWNINGTOWN, PA 19335
6555 Roosevelt Blvd., 21.8 miles
Philadelphia, PA 19149
2417 Welsh Rd, 22.1 miles
Philadelphia, PA 19114
99 MANOR AVE STE 2 22.1 miles
DOWNINGTOWN, PA 19335
227 N. Broad St, 22.2 miles
Philadelphia, PA 19107
230 N BROAD ST 22.2 miles
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19102
100 E LEHIGH AVE STE 106 MAB BUILDING 22.4 miles
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19125
230 N BROAD ST MAIL STOP 101 22.4 miles
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19102
3356 Aramingo Ave 22.4 miles
Philadelphia, PA 19134
Caramoor Village, 6465 Village Lane 22.4 miles
Macungie, PA 18062
3400 ARAMINGO AVE, STE 4 22.4 miles
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19134
1 CRESCENT DR STE 100 22.5 miles
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19112
90 N MacDade BLVD, 22.6 miles
GLENOLDEN, PA 19036
111 E Harrison St, 22.8 miles
Emmaus, PA 18049
7439 FRANKFORD AVE 2ND FL 23.0 miles
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19136
7528 Frankford Ave, 23.0 miles
Philadelphia, PA 19136
2837 SOUTHAMPTON RD 23.1 miles
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19154
45 S PINE ST 23.1 miles
ELVERSON, PA 19520
2804 SOUTHAMPTON RD 23.3 miles
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19154
2801 ISLAND AVE Ste 2 23.3 miles
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19153
1235 Horseshoe Pike, 23.4 miles
Downingtown, PA 19335
6940 State Rd 23.5 miles
Philadelphia, PA 19135
213 MORTON AVE 23.6 miles
FOLSOM, PA 19033
501 W MacDade Boulevard, 23.7 miles
Folsom, PA 19033
1900 S BROAD ST 23.8 miles
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19145
1930 S BROAD ST UNIT 11 23.8 miles
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19145
1444 W PASSYUNK AVE 23.9 miles
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19145
2219 S Broad St, 24.0 miles
Philadelphia, PA 19148
The Shoppes at Hellertown, 25 Main Street 24.1 miles
Hellertown, PA 18055
736 Baltimore Pike, Suite 9 24.1 miles
Concordville, PA 19331
8 MORTON AVE STE 206 24.2 miles
RIDLEY PARK, PA 19078
7000 Holstein Ave 24.2 miles
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19153
1 REED ST 24.3 miles
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19147
10800 KNIGHTS RD STE 206 24.4 miles
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19114
4022 Woodhaven Rd, 24.5 miles
Philadelphia, PA 19154
1251 S Cedar Crest Blvd, 24.5 miles
Allentown, PA 18103
3 COOPER PLZ RM 517 24.6 miles
CAMDEN, NJ 8103
2100 MACK BLVD 24.6 miles
ALLENTOWN, PA 18103
2966 STREET RD 24.6 miles
BENSALEM, PA 19020
1243 S CEDAR CREST BLVD 24.6 miles
ALLENTOWN, PA 18103
3301 E Lincoln Hwy, 24.8 miles
Thorndale, PA 19372
6900 HAMILTON BLVD STE 145 25.0 miles
TREXLERTOWN, PA 18087
330 W. Oregon Avenue, 25.0 miles
Philadelphia, PA 19148
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 Skippack, 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 Skippack, 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 Skippack, 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 Skippack, 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 Skippack, 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: Skippack Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
Skippack Township is a township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 13,715 at the 2010 census. This represents a 110.5% increase from the 2000 count of 6,516 residents.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 14.0 square miles (36.2 km2), of which, 13.8 square miles (35.8 km2) of it is land and 0.2 square miles (0.4 km2) of it (1.14%) is water. The 2006 Skippack Township Municipal Directory lists the population as 9,920 (including 3,404 at Graterford Prison.) The Perkiomen Creek forms its natural western boundary and drains it into the Schuylkill River. Its villages include Creamery, Lucon, Providence Square (also in Worcester Township,) and Skippack.
The main industry is the State Correctional Institution – Phoenix, which replaced State Correctional Institution – Graterford in 2018. Situated on over 1,700 acres (6.9 km2) of state land, the facility, built in 1929, is Pennsylvania's largest maximum-security prison, holding about 3,500 prisoners. SCI Graterford has an extensive prison farm on its 1,730 acres (7.0 km2) and the 62-acre (250,000 m2) prison compound itself lies within 30-foot (9.1 m) high walls surmounted by nine manned towers. Prison factories and industries employ 21 civilian staff and 315 inmate staff. An example is the Garment Factory which provides inmates with shirts, trousers, insulated coveralls, baseball caps, bibs, and handkerchiefs.