Allen County, Ohio Drug Rehab & Addiction Services

Allen County is located in northwest Ohio and contains both Lima and Cairo. It has a population of about 101,700 and, like many counties in Ohio, has seen its share of substance use disorders and drug overdoses.

Although there aren’t more than four addiction treatment centers in the area, there are a number of community resources to help make up the difference. Both drug and alcohol rehab centers as well as community resources are overseen by The Mental Health and Recovery Services Board of Allen, Auglaize, and Hardin Counties.

Residents of Allen County, however, can also access substance abuse treatment facilities just outside the county, including at Ohio Recovery Center in Van Wert.

Substance Abuse Resources In Allen County, Ohio 

The Mental Health and Recovery Services Board of Allen, Auglaize, and Hardin Counties is a resource that offers mental health and addiction support to the residents of the three counties. 

The organization’s purpose is to educate, advocate, coordinate, and facilitate drug addiction programs, online screenings, treatment services, and different levels of support in the community. The board also provides seven different support groups throughout the three counties they serve.

Community members have access to Project DAWN (Deaths Avoided with Naloxone) as well, which provides overdose education and distributes naloxone kits to help prevent overdose deaths.

There is also a 24/7 crisis helpline Allen County residents can call or text if they need help. 

Ohio Recovery Center

Ohio Recovery Center is only 30-40 minutes from Allen County, Ohio. 

If you or a loved one are struggling with alcohol drug abuse in this area, our residential facility is very close by. Our clinicians offer comprehensive addiction treatment options like detox, behavioral therapy, group therapy, medication-assisted treatment, and aftercare support.

Allen County Substance Use & Overdose Data

Allen County had an average overdose death rate of 26.5 per 100,000 population from 2015 through 2020. In 2020, the drug overdose death rate was 31 per 100,000 population. This rate also increased in 2021 with 36.5 deaths per 100,000 population

During 2020, Ohio’s drug overdose death rate was significantly higher at 45.6 per 100,000 population.

Some of the most commonly used drugs in Allen County include powder and crack cocaine, prescription opioids, and heroin.

Alcohol & Drug Rehab Options In Allen County, Ohio

There are only four addiction treatment centers within a 25-mile radius of Allen County with most located in Lima, Ottawa, and Van Vert. 

All of these rehab facilities offer different treatment options, including medication-assisted treatment, inpatient and outpatient treatment, and medical detox.

Medical Detox

During medical detox, medical professionals will help you manage your withdrawal symptoms as the drugs and/or alcohol completely leave your system. They may also prescribe medications to ease certain symptoms and ensure your vitals are stable.

Inpatient Treatment 

Inpatient treatment, sometimes referred to as residential treatment, is recommended for those with moderate to severe addiction and typically involves living at a treatment center and receiving care around the clock. 

Some of the levels of care at inpatient drug rehabilitation include dual-diagnosis treatment for co-occurring mental illness, case management, support groups, mental health services, group therapy, and ongoing peer and professional support.

Outpatient Treatment

Outpatient treatment is recommended for people with mild addictions and strong support systems at home. There are three types of outpatient programs: partial hospitalization programs (PHPs), intensive outpatient programs (IOPs), and standard outpatient programs. 

PHPs are the most intense and the most like inpatient treatment without actually living at a drug rehab center. IOPs and standard outpatient programs are less intensive.

Medication-Assisted Treatment

In medication-assisted treatment (MAT), healthcare providers prescribe medications approved to treat opioid/opiate and alcohol addictions. 

MAT also includes some form of behavioral therapy. The medications prescribed ease cravings and withdrawal symptoms and include methadone, buprenorphine, naltrexone, and others.

Payment Options Accepted In Allen County, Ohio

Addiction treatment centers in Allen County may accept both private health insurance and Medicare and Medicaid. If you’d like to determine how much your plan will actually cover, contact your insurance provider or a preferred treatment center.

If you don’t have insurance or are underinsured, consider:

• asking specific treatment centers about payment plans or financial assistance programs
• applying for a loan or grant
• using a crowdfunding site like GoFundMe 
• paying for treatment out-of-pocket

To verify your insurance coverage, or learn more about our treatment options, please contact Ohio Recovery Center today.