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1451 Lucas Road
Mansfield, OH 44903
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About Foundations for Living

Foundations for Living is a residential facility in Mansfield, Ohio, that offers substance use disorder treatment for adolescents. They also offer specialized programs for pregnant youth struggling with addiction and individuals who have been sexually exploited. The facility accepts Medicaid and other major insurance plans.

Comprehensive Dual Diagnosis Treatment for Youth

The facility will perform diagnostic assessment to confirm dual diagnosis and determine an appropriate treatment. The treatment options available at this location include biofeedback, pharmacological management and chemical dependency counseling.

Biofeedback teaches your loved one how to reduce their stress and anxiety and manage physical pain. Through learning these skills, youth clients are better able to avoid using substances as a coping mechanism. In addition to these treatments, youth can be administered medication to manage withdrawal symptoms and receive 24/7 monitoring by a nursing staff.

Trauma Care for Adolescent Females

It’s not uncommon for trauma related issues to be the cause of substance use disorder in adolescents. Foundations for Living has a trauma focused treatment program specifically designed for adolescent females.

The staff can provide treatment for issues such as bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder and post traumatic stress disorder. In addition to providing treatment for trauma, the staff can also help individuals who are struggling with self injury.

Sober Activities in Mansfield

Mansfield offers various activities for adolescents to enjoy as a way of maintaining their sobriety. One place you can consider taking your loved one is the Gorman Nature Center. It has multiple trails for hiking and 150 acres of nature scenery.

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Facility Overview

Bed icon 84
Number of Available Beds

Latest Reviews

Savanah A
1 month ago on Google
1
I was in this place for an entire year and it was INSANE. I literally saw another resident try to end another residents life. I was constantly pumped up on meds. Staff told kids business all the time, especially the leads and the staff who were 'friends' with the more popular kids. They moved my unit multiple times by tricking me into getting onto the different unit and then locking me in. The only person who had my back was Becky, my old therapist who is no longer employed here. (Thank God she isn't, she deserves better). I was also talked about and picked on by staff. They allowed kids to bully others. At some point, UM Michelle (who was also a grown adult bully) started a mentorship program that basically allowed higher tiers to pick on lower tiers. Eventually this "program" was shut down due to the complaints of bullying. There was also constant favoritism. In another review there is a girl named Harley and I was on the same unit as her and everything she said is true. This place DOES NOT care about your kids, and your kids will come out worse than they were before. The best staff and only staff who really cares is One Wests lead, Michaela. This place is terrible. Abusive, even. I was put in a hold and when I screamed they were hurting me they pulled tighter and were even conversating and laughing during my hold. I was sore for days. I met some girls in there, Arianna and Andrea and they really helped me. Without them I don't know if I would have made it. I was bullied so bad that I had to dissociate just to get through my time. They constantly held my tier even when I should have had it and was acting right. Scott was my glimmer of hope and fought so hard to get me out. I literally still have nightmares of this place and I'll wake up afraid that I'm still there. When people ask me, "What was your time at Foundations like?" I will tell them it was hell on earth. I will ALWAYS advocate against this place and I hope it gets shut down so no girls ever have to go through this.
Response from the owner1 week ago
Thank you for your review and for bringing your concerns to our attention. We'd like to follow up with you directly so that we can further address them. At your convenience, please provide us with your contact information by visiting http://www.foundationsforliving.net/contact-us/. We hope to hear from you soon.
Harley Bailey
3 months ago on Google
1
I was in here from Feb 5th to June smtn 2024 and it was awful. It was absolute total khaos 24/7. I barely ever got to see my assigned therapist. Quite literally to the point I had staff pissed at her because she would not come see me. My two unit leads were very nice I will say. They did a lot of fun activities with us but that was about the only good thing there. I was put on vitamin D because of how little we were allowed outside. Another thing is the monthly psychiatric zoom meetings. I have never met this person irl only over 20-30 minute zooms. She changed my meds EVERY time I talked with her. At one point she quite literally told my therapist "she needs to be diagnosed with something to justify me putting her on lithium". At some point I was prescribed a medicine that I ended up having a very severe allergic reaction to. I was freezing to the point my lips were purple, I was covered in pumps, I was weak, I was profusely sweating and was having trouble breathing. 99% of staff did NOT care and kept forcing me to participate in activities and group. Thank God for the one staff that allowed me to rest during that. But I think it took a good 3 or 4 days for them to even really check me out. I ended up needing to be rushed to the ER and they said if it was any worse I would have needed to go to Cincinnati childrens. Another time I briefly passed out while getting my night meds and the nurse accused me of faking it..? This place is a hell hole full of crazy staff, bugs, fighting, school that doesnt even count for anything ( I now have to retake an entire second semester bc of this place not teaching me crap). Thats a bit of a rant. But for the love of God dont send your children here.
Response from the owner1 week ago
Thank you for the review. We would like to work with you directly about your feedback. Could you please visit us at http://www.foundationsforliving.net/contact-us/ to provide us with your contact information so we can reach out to you? Thank you.
Kendra Blackstone
3 months ago on Google
1
I went to FFL from November 6th of 2024 to February 21th of 2025. This place was not in the best condition. In January the basement flooded so we could not do school. We had to do it in the north dayroom or the unit. I had a incident on 1 west were I was mad so I tried to slam my door and the staff mama E ran in my room and tried to put me in a hold on my bed and the staff a FFL are not allowed to do that, so I tried to push her off of me so then she pushed me on the wall and grab me by my neck then staff got her off of me and they took pictures of it but she just got a 3 day suspension, I don’t think that mama E should work with kids at all. And the staff at FFL buy kids' vapes. Also the staff love to mess with the kids to make them angry. I do not think that kids should go here so if you are trying to send your kid here this should be your last choice.
Response from the owner1 week ago
Thank you for your feedback. We would appreciate the opportunity to speak with you further about some of the concerns you've mentioned. At your convenience, please provide us with your contact information by visiting http://www.foundationsforliving.net/contact-us/. We hope to hear from you soon. Thank you again.
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Accepted Insurance

Please contact to verify your specific insurance provider.

Foundations for Living works with several private insurance providers, please contact to verify your specific insurance provider.

Other Forms of Payment

Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.

Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.

Financial aid can take many forms. Centers may have grants or scholarships available to clients who meet eligibility requirements. Programs that receive SAMHSA grants may have financial aid available for those who need treatment as well. Grants and scholarships can help you pai for treatment without having to repay.

Medicare is a federal program that provides health insurance for those 65 and older. It also serves people under 65 with chronic and disabling health challenges. To use Medicare for addiction treatment you need to find a program that accepts Medicare and is in network with your plan. Out of pocket costs and preauthorization requirements vary, so always check with your provider.

Medicaid is a state based program that helps lower-income individuals and families pay for healthcare. Medicaid covers addiction treatment so those enrolled can use their coverage to pay for rehab. When a program accepts Medicaid the client often pays very little or nothing out of their own pocket.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

Outpatient rehabs offer robust wraparound care for clients who are stepping down from intensive inpatient care, with many facilities providing multiple levels of care, including partial hospitalization (PHP), intensive outpatient (IOP), sober living/halfway housing, and standard outpatient programming. Clients may also elect to enroll in outpatient care immediately after completing inpatient detox. Those who are at lower risk of withdrawal complications may also choose to receive ambulatory medical detox from an outpatient facility. Outpatient programs typically involve addiction counseling, recovery education, and/or medication assisted treatment (MAT). Holistic therapies, such as art and music therapy, are commonly available.

Residential treatment programs are those that offer housing and meals in addition to substance abuse treatment. Rehab facilities that offer residential treatment allow patients to focus solely on recovery, in an environment totally separate from their lives. Some rehab centers specialize in short-term residential treatment (a few days to a week or two), while others solely provide treatment on a long-term basis (several weeks to months). Some offer both, and tailor treatment to the patient's individual requirements.

At certain points in the recovery process, it's important to have support available 24/7. 24-hour clinical care offers a safe environment in which to recover from drug or alcohol addiction in peace, knowing medical detox and other treatment will happen with professionals on hand.

Treatments

The goal of treatment for alcoholism is abstinence. Those with poor social support, poor motivation, or psychiatric disorders tend to relapse within a few years of treatment. For these people, success is measured by longer periods of abstinence, reduced use of alcohol, better health, and improved social functioning. Recovery and Maintenance are usually based on 12 step programs and AA meetings.

Drug rehab in Ohio provides comprehensive treatment to address the physical and psychological needs of those struggling with substance use disorders. This may involve inpatient and/or outpatient care.

Many of those suffering from addiction also suffer from mental or emotional illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, or anxiety disorders. Rehab and other substance abuse facilities treating those with a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder administer psychiatric treatment to address the person's mental health issue in addition to drug and alcohol rehabilitation.

A combined mental health and substance abuse rehab has the staff and resources available to handle individuals with both mental health and substance abuse issues. It can be challenging to determine where a specific symptom stems from (a mental health issue or an issue related to substance abuse), so mental health and substance abuse professionals are helpful in detangling symptoms and keeping treatment on track.

Opioid rehabs specialize in supporting those recovering from opioid addiction. They treat those suffering from addiction to illegal opioids like heroin, as well as prescription drugs like oxycodone. These centers typically combine both physical as well as mental and emotional support to help stop addiction. Physical support often includes medical detox and subsequent medical support (including medication), and mental support includes in-depth therapy to address the underlying causes of addiction.

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Programs

Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.

Young adulthood can be an exciting, yet difficult, time of transition. Individuals in their late teens to mid-20s face unique stressors related to school, jobs, families, and social circles, which can lead to a rise in substance use. Rehab centers with dedicated young adult programs will include activities and amenities that cater to this age group, with an emphasis on specialized counseling, peer socialization, and ongoing aftercare.

Teen programs are designed to address the unique pressures teens face, pressures that can drive them to experiment with dangerous, addictive substances. They need programs that meet them exactly where they are and give them tools for long-term recovery. Therapy can help teenagers understand and work through underlying issues so they can reclaim the life ahead of them.

Clinical Services

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a therapy modality that focuses on the relationship between one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is used to establish and allow for healthy responses to thoughts and feelings (instead of unhealthy responses, like using drugs or alcohol). CBT has been proven effective for recovering addicts of all kinds, and is used to strengthen a patient's own self-awareness and ability to self-regulate. CBT allows individuals to monitor their own emotional state, become more adept at communicating with others, and manage stress without needing to engage in substance abuse.

Creativity is inherently healing, and can help those in recovery express thoughts or feelings they might not otherwise be able to. Creative arts therapy can include music, poetry/writing, painting, sculpting, dance, theater, sandplay, and more. Unlike traditional art, the final product matters far less than the experience of creation and expression itself.

Experiential therapy is a form of therapy in which clients are encouraged to surface and work through subconscious issues by engaging in real-time experiences. Experiential therapy departs from traditional talk therapy by involving the body, and having clients engage in activities, movements, and physical and emotional expression. This can involve role-play or using props (which can include other people). Experiential therapy can help people process trauma, memories, and emotion quickly, deeply, and in a lasting fashion, leading to substantial and impactful healing.

EMDR is a therapeutic modality originally developed to help process trauma. In an EMDR session, a patient is prompted to undergo eye movements that mimic those of REM sleep. This is accomplished by watching a therapist's finger move back and forth across, or following a bar of light. The goal is repetitive sets of eye movements that help the brain reprocess memory, which can significantly reduce the intensity of remembered traumatic incidents. Associated memories can heal simultaneously, leaving patients significantly calmer, more stable, and more emotionally relaxed.

Research clearly demonstrates that recovery is far more successful and sustainable when loved ones like family members participate in rehab and substance abuse treatment. Genetic factors may be at play when it comes to drug and alcohol addiction, as well as mental health issues. Family dynamics often play a critical role in addiction triggers, and if properly educated, family members can be a strong source of support when it comes to rehabilitation.

Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.

In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.

Life skills trainings involve all the skills a person must have in order to function successfully in the world. These include time management, career guidance, money management, and effective communication. Truly successful addiction recovery is based on the ability to not only live substance-free, but to thrive. Life skills teaches the practical necessities of functioning in society, which sets clients up for success in life, and therefore sobriety.

Trauma therapy addresses traumatic incidents from a client's past that are likely affecting their present-day experience. Trauma is often one of the primary triggers and potential causes of addiction, and can stem from child sexual abuse, domestic violence, having a parent with a mental illness, losing one or both parents at a young age, teenage or adult sexual assault, or any number of other factors. The purpose of trauma therapy is to allow a patient to process trauma and move through and past it, with the help of trained and compassionate mental health professionals.

Amenities

  • private iconPrivate Setting
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Staff & Accreditations

Staff

Karen Spires, LISW -S

CEO

John G. Galbraith, MD

Medical Director

Jill Steele

CNP

Matthew Mott

Director of Business Development

Accreditations

The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) is a non-profit organization that specifically accredits rehab organizations. Founded in 1966, CARF's, mission is to help service providers like rehab facilities maintain high standards of care.

CARF Accreditation: Yes

State Licenses are permits issued by government agencies that allow rehab organizations to conduct business legally within a certain geographical area. Typically, the kind of program a rehab facility offers, along with its physical location, determines which licenses are required to operate legally.

State License: Ohio

Contact Information

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1451 Lucas Road
Mansfield, OH 44903

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Kandii Moenai
1 week ago
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Response from the owner
We appreciate that you took the time to review us. We would like to attain more details about this; could you please visit http://www.foundationsforliving.net/contact-us/ at your earliest convenience and provide us with your contact information? We look forward to hearing from you.
Savanah A
1 month ago
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I was in this place for an entire year and it was INSANE. I literally saw another resident try to end another residents life. I was constantly pumped up on meds. Staff told kids business all the time, especially the leads and the staff who were 'friends' with the more popular kids. They moved my unit multiple times by tricking me into getting onto the different unit and then locking me in. The only person who had my back was Becky, my old therapist who is no longer employed here. (Thank God she isn't, she deserves better). I was also talked about and picked on by staff. They allowed kids to bully others. At some point, UM Michelle (who was also a grown adult bully) started a mentorship program that basically allowed higher tiers to pick on lower tiers. Eventually this "program" was shut down due to the complaints of bullying. There was also constant favoritism. In another review there is a girl named Harley and I was on the same unit as her and everything she said is true. This place DOES NOT care about your kids, and your kids will come out worse than they were before. The best staff and only staff who really cares is One Wests lead, Michaela. This place is terrible. Abusive, even. I was put in a hold and when I screamed they were hurting me they pulled tighter and were even conversating and laughing during my hold. I was sore for days. I met some girls in there, Arianna and Andrea and they really helped me. Without them I don't know if I would have made it. I was bullied so bad that I had to dissociate just to get through my time. They constantly held my tier even when I should have had it and was acting right. Scott was my glimmer of hope and fought so hard to get me out. I literally still have nightmares of this place and I'll wake up afraid that I'm still there. When people ask me, "What was your time at Foundations like?" I will tell them it was hell on earth. I will ALWAYS advocate against this place and I hope it gets shut down so no girls ever have to go through this.

Response from the owner
Thank you for your review and for bringing your concerns to our attention. We'd like to follow up with you directly so that we can further address them. At your convenience, please provide us with your contact information by visiting http://www.foundationsforliving.net/contact-us/. We hope to hear from you soon.
Harley Bailey
3 months ago
1

I was in here from Feb 5th to June smtn 2024 and it was awful. It was absolute total khaos 24/7. I barely ever got to see my assigned therapist. Quite literally to the point I had staff pissed at her because she would not come see me. My two unit leads were very nice I will say. They did a lot of fun activities with us but that was about the only good thing there. I was put on vitamin D because of how little we were allowed outside. Another thing is the monthly psychiatric zoom meetings. I have never met this person irl only over 20-30 minute zooms. She changed my meds EVERY time I talked with her. At one point she quite literally told my therapist "she needs to be diagnosed with something to justify me putting her on lithium". At some point I was prescribed a medicine that I ended up having a very severe allergic reaction to. I was freezing to the point my lips were purple, I was covered in pumps, I was weak, I was profusely sweating and was having trouble breathing. 99% of staff did NOT care and kept forcing me to participate in activities and group. Thank God for the one staff that allowed me to rest during that. But I think it took a good 3 or 4 days for them to even really check me out. I ended up needing to be rushed to the ER and they said if it was any worse I would have needed to go to Cincinnati childrens. Another time I briefly passed out while getting my night meds and the nurse accused me of faking it..? This place is a hell hole full of crazy staff, bugs, fighting, school that doesnt even count for anything ( I now have to retake an entire second semester bc of this place not teaching me crap). Thats a bit of a rant. But for the love of God dont send your children here.

Response from the owner
Thank you for the review. We would like to work with you directly about your feedback. Could you please visit us at http://www.foundationsforliving.net/contact-us/ to provide us with your contact information so we can reach out to you? Thank you.
Kendra Blackstone
3 months ago
1

I went to FFL from November 6th of 2024 to February 21th of 2025. This place was not in the best condition. In January the basement flooded so we could not do school. We had to do it in the north dayroom or the unit. I had a incident on 1 west were I was mad so I tried to slam my door and the staff mama E ran in my room and tried to put me in a hold on my bed and the staff a FFL are not allowed to do that, so I tried to push her off of me so then she pushed me on the wall and grab me by my neck then staff got her off of me and they took pictures of it but she just got a 3 day suspension, I don’t think that mama E should work with kids at all. And the staff at FFL buy kids' vapes. Also the staff love to mess with the kids to make them angry. I do not think that kids should go here so if you are trying to send your kid here this should be your last choice.

Response from the owner
Thank you for your feedback. We would appreciate the opportunity to speak with you further about some of the concerns you've mentioned. At your convenience, please provide us with your contact information by visiting http://www.foundationsforliving.net/contact-us/. We hope to hear from you soon. Thank you again.
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