About Portage Path Behavioral Health
Located in Akron, Ohio, Portage Path Behavioral Health is a nonprofit outpatient clinic that helps those unable to pay for mental health and substance use treatment. Believing that no one should have to walk the difficult path to recovery alone, they offer dual diagnosis treatment services and medication assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid addiction. Accredited by The Joint Commission, their services are funded by Medicaid and Medicare, as well as through private donations.
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Operating under a strong ethic of teamwork, their multidisciplinary teams provide behavioral health care and case management, including medication for opioid use disorder. Aligned with the Alliance for Innovation on Mental Health, their facility offers programs such as Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Dual Recovery Anonymous, a group open to those recovering from dual disorders. In addition, they supply onsite primary medical care and pharmacy services.
It’s also neat that they’re in the center of town. There are some local attractions that can offer respite when you have downtime. The trailhead for the Towpath Trail is along the Erie Canal and is within walking distance. Stretch your legs or take in a game at the many stadiums around town.
MOMS and More
The Akron facility is home to the Maternal Opioid Mental Health Support (MOMS) clinic. This is a specialty program designed to provide comprehensive and compassionate care to pregnant women facing mental health and/or substance abuse issues. Overseen by their board certified medical director and staffed by a team of nurse practitioners, the MOMS program offers access to individual therapists, case managers, and peer support. It also consists of regular visits with a psychiatrist and coordination of care with referring providers.
Two other programs are Bridges and Crossroads: New Directions, both of which are structured to help those with co-occurring disorders. The Bridges program is custom designed to assist clients in making faster recovery progress and avoiding relapse. It focuses on forming positive coping mechanisms and lifestyle changes, as well as fostering better communication skills to heal damaged relationships.
Crossroads is a co-ed intensive outpatient program (IOP) that meets in the evenings. Using trauma informed and evidence based practices, it provides a safe and structured environment to build life and problem solving skills.
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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.
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.
Sliding scale payments are based on a client's income and family size. The goal is to make treatment affordable to everyone. By taking these factors into account, addiction recovery care providers help ensure that your treatment does not become a financial burden to you or your family, eliminating one barrier to care.
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.
Military members, veterans, and eligible dependents have access to specific insurance programs that help them get the care they need. TRICARE and VA insurance can help you access low cost or no cost addiction and mental health treatment. Programs that accept military insurance often have targeted treatment focused on the unique challenges military members, veterans, and their families face.
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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.
Dual-diagnosis rehabs in Ohio provide comprehensive care for individuals facing both mental health and substance abuse challenges. These specialized facilities integrate evidence-based therapies like cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), and experiential therapies like equine therapy, to address both aspects of your mental health. The programs aftercare planning will help to support long-term recovery by preventing relapse and providing on-going support post-treatment.
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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.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a modified form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a treatment designed to help people understand and ultimately affect the relationship between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. DBT is often used for individuals who struggle with self-harm behaviors, such as self-mutilation (cutting) and suicidal thoughts, urges, or attempts. It has been proven clinically effective for those who struggle with out-of-control emotions and mental health illnesses like Borderline Personality Disorder.
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 provide stability. They increase the strengths that you bring to recovery by equipping you with the tools you need to navigate daily life. During rehab, you'll develop these strengths through life skills training that focuses on both cognitive and behavioral abilities.
Nutrition therapy helps with detox and drug rehab treatment in Ohio. This treatment gives you the skills you need to develop healthy eating habits, which help you recover more quickly and maintain long term sobriety.
Recreational therapy supports recovery from drug and alcohol addiction by providing you with enjoyable activities that improve your physical and mental health. When you engage in sports, creative arts, and nature excursions, it helps reduce your cravings and stress levels while building a supportive community of peers who can help promote your long term sobriety.
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.
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(330) 253-3100 
340 S Broadway St
Akron, OH 44308
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