Drug & Alcohol Addiction Rehab, Treatment & Recovery Resources in Ohio

1. The Crossroads Center

Located in Cincinnati near the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, The Crossroads Center is the top-rated center in our ranking index for Ohio with an overall score of 7.5 points out of 10 possible points. The center provides short and long-term residential and outpatient services that feature medication-assisted treatment, detoxification, maintenance, and prevention services for adults and adolescents.

The center is the highest-ranked choice for Treatment Approaches and hold the second-highest score for the category of Rehabilitation Services Provided in our rankings. However, the relative lack of special programs for unique populations takes a toll on the center’s overall score. Treatment approaches include brief intervention, 12-step facilitation, and trauma-related counseling, in addition to many more. The center’s medication-assisted treatment program is comprehensive and includes the use of drugs such as buprenorphine, methadone, and naltrexone.

The center accepts Medicaid, Medicare, any government funding for substance use programs, and private health insurance.

• Rehabilitation Services Provided: 9.23
• Treatment Approaches: 10
• Cost: 5
• Special Programs for Unique Demographics: 3.55
• Ancillary Services: 7.3

2. Unison Health - Dual Recovery Program

Unison Health – Dual Recovery Program is located in Toledo, at the western tip of Lake Erie. It has the second-highest score in our rankings with 7.1 points out of 10 points, primarily powered by its multitude of options in the categories of Special Programs for Unique Demographics and Ancillary Services, where it ranks in second place among all of the centers in our rankings.

The center offers intensive and regular outpatient rehabilitation services utilizing medication-assisted treatment – including methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone – with adult and young adult populations. Its ancillary services feature assistance with social services, domestic violence services, transportation assistance, case management, and much more. The center also serves patients with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders, deaf and hard of hearing clients, and Spanish speakers.

Unison Health also offers a wealth of treatment approaches ranging from cognitive/behavioral therapy to relapse prevention and more. Cost is based on income and other factors, and the center accepts Medicaid, Medicare, TRICARE, state-financed health insurance, and private health insurance.

• Rehabilitation Services Provided: 4.97
• Treatment Approaches: 7.77
• Cost: 7
• Special Programs for Unique Demographics: 9.23
• Ancillary Services: 9.25

3. Scioto Paint Valley Mental Health Center Pike County Clinic

The Scioto Paint Valley Mental Health Center Pike County Clinic is based in Waverly, 65 miles south of Columbus, and it owns the third-highest score in our rankings for Ohio with a total score of 7.1 points out of 10 points.

It is the top-listed center in the Cost category, as its payment options are among the best in Ohio. The center also scores well in Treatment Approaches, providing dialectical and cognitive behavioral therapies, anger management, relapse prevention, and the Matrix Model approach, among others.

The center provides rehabilitation services that include the prescription and administration of buprenorphine and naltrexone. Specialized programs are a weakness of the center as its offerings are relatively limited to adults and adolescents with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders and clients referred from the judicial system.

• Rehabilitation Services Provided: 5.68
• Treatment Approaches: 8.88
• Cost: 10
• Special Programs for Unique Demographics: 2.13
• Ancillary Services: 8.51

Start by contacting your referral center

In Ohio, the first step is to contact the Substance Use Agency at the Ohio Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services (OhioMHAS). The best option is to visit the OhioMHAS website and then click on “Find Mental Health Providers”

You will be redirected to The Emerald Jenny Foundation’s website to search for addiction services providers by county. Once there, you will be able to choose among 88 counties in Ohio to select the treatment and recovery option which you are seeking.

The purpose of a referral center is to determine what type of help each individual needs, as well as the resources available for each individual. The referral center is also the first point of contact for anyone who may need assistance paying for treatment. To learn if you qualify for low-income Medicaid services, and to determine eligibility, visit the Ohio Department of Medicaid.

Use our database to find a treatment center near you

The tool below lists all of the treatment centers in the state of Ohio recognized by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Input your zip code and select the filter icon to find relevant treatment centers near you.

Ohio ranks among the top 10 states for veterans engaging in binge drinking

Veterans face unique challenges that can place them at higher risk for a substance use disorder (SUD) than the general population. The primary factor leading to this increased risk is post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), while other situations, such as unemployment, homelessness and chronic pain, can also be contributing factors. Furthermore, individuals – including veterans – with a substance use disorder are more likely to develop PTSD, so the problem is cyclical in nature.

According to the CDC, Ohio ranked among the top 10 states in 2017 for veterans who engaged in binge drinking, with a reported 18.5% of veterans in the state taking part in the dangerous behavior that is often linked to PTSD. This percentage is among the highest for all 50 states; Hawaii reported the greatest percentage of veterans engaging in binge drinking at 21.5%, while Utah was at the bottom of the rankings at 9.1%.

Additional Resources for Parents and Teachers

The Ohio Department of Health provides help to adolescents throughout 113 local health districts across the state. Each health district works with youth and adults in a particular region to prevent substance abuse and also has unique resources for families in the region. To find the health district near you, click on “Find Local Health Districts” at the top of the Adolescent Health Program page. You can peruse Ohio’s Youth Risk Behavior Survey data on the Ohio Department of Health website as well. If you want to learn more about how public health officials in Ohio are working to decrease substance abuse rates and increase behavioral and physical health services for adolescents, visit the Ohio Adolescent Health Partnership website.

Mental Health Resources & Treatment

If you or someone you love is suffering from mental health issues, such as depression, PTSD, eating disorders, or severe anxiety, there are many resources from which to receive help.

Below are a few ways to receive immediate assistance, as advised by MentalHealth.gov:

Emergency Services: If your life (or someone else’s life) is in danger, always start by dialing 911 to gain immediate access to emergency services.

Suicide Prevention: The number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is: 800-273-8255. You can also initiate a private live online chat.

Veterans Crisis Line: Dial the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255 and press “1” to talk to someone immediately. You can also access help with a private online chat or text 838255.

Here are two ways to find a provider of mental health treatment in Ohio:

Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services: OhioMHAS strives to provide mental health services to children, adults, families, schools, and communities in Ohio. The website offers a special section for https://mha.ohio.gov/supporting-providers/child-and-adolescent-bh-center-of-excellenceadolescents and young adults, in addition to a section devoted to veterans, current service members, and their families.

Ohio National Alliance on Mental Illness: The NAMI website provides resources for each state. Navigate to the page dedicated to Ohio. This page offers a multitude of resources for individuals dealing with mental illness, with a link leading directly to programs for adolescents, veterans, and their families.

Individuals who have both substance use and mental health issues may benefit from dual-diagnosis rehab facilities. Use the appropriate filter in our tool above to find rehabilitation centers with treatment programs designed to meet the unique challenge posed by co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders.

Contact the appropriate local organization to find an AA or NA meeting near you

The tool below lists the contact information for local organizations that will connect you to Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or Narcotics Anonymous (NA) meetings near you. Since meeting times and locations change periodically, contact the local groups that coordinate the meetings to ensure that the information is up to date.

Over 15% of Ohioans suffer from mental illness every year

As discussed earlier in this guide, there is a strong link between substance use disorders and mental health disorders. When an individual is afflicted with both of these issues at the same time, health professionals refer to it as co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders or a “dual diagnosis.” Consequently, the prevalence of mental health issues in a given state can also help us to understand the level of substance abuse.

Suicide rates in Ohio are slightly higher than the national average

The Centers for Disease Control reports that suicide is the leading cause of death in the United States: The suicide rate has risen in nearly every state from 1999 to 2016, with that rate increasing by more than 30% in half of all 50 states since 1999. Suicide is an act that is often linked to substance abuse. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, substance abuse is a primary risk factor for both adults and adolescents who attempt and/or complete suicide, and this is particularly true for at-risk populations.

Furthermore, the relationship between substance abuse and suicide is multi-faceted and complex. Persons who have substance abuse issues typically also carry other risk factors for suicide, including depression, impulsive behavior, and other struggles with relationships, finances, illness, or unemployment that make them more likely to engage in self-harm. Between 1999 and 2016, Ohio witnessed a 36% increase in the number of suicides. In 2017, Ohio ranked 33rd in the country for the number of suicides per 100,000 residents.

Ohio has a higher opioid prescribing rate than the U.S. rate, but it’s closing the gap

Prescription drug abuse – particularly in the form of opioids – has become an epidemic in the United States. While it is difficult to estimate how many individuals use these drugs as prescribed and how many abuse them, the Centers for Disease Control has researched the variation in opioid prescriptions between states, establishing a direct connection between an increased level of opioid prescriptions with a greater potential for dependence and abuse. Across the United States in 2017, 191 million prescriptions for opioids were written by physicians, ultimately leading one in four patients who begins long-term opioid therapy to an addiction.

Homelessness rate in Ohio is slightly over half the national average

A high rate of homelessness in an area indicates a greater potential for substance abuse issues. Homelessness has been shown to be linked to substance abuse as both the cause and result; some individuals become homeless due to a substance use disorder, while other individuals who are already homeless frequently turn to substance use to dull the pain and desperation of their situation.

The 2018 Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Point-in-Time Count reported approximately 552,830 homeless individuals in the United States, the equivalent of 17 of every 10,000 U.S. residents. This number represents a decrease of 4.1% since 2014, when the number of homeless persons in the U.S. was around 576,450. Furthermore, homelessness across the United States has decreased by 15% since 2007, the year that HUD began collecting data on the homeless population.

Drug- and alcohol-induced deaths are slightly higher in Columbus than across Ohio