Drug Rehab In Licking County, OH

Licking County is located in central Ohio near the capital city of Columbus. Prescription drugs and illicit substances such as fentanyl, cocaine, and methamphetamine are highly available in Licking County.

If you or someone you know is struggling with substance abuse in Licking County, you can reach out to the Mental Health Recovery Licking County Ohio (MHRLK) organization for more information.

The MHRLK can be your first source of information about alcohol and drug addiction, mental health services, and treatment options available to you or your loved ones.

Substance Use Resources In Licking County, Ohio

The Mental Health Recovery Licking County Ohio board is composed of community leaders and professionals in substance use disorder treatment.

The MHRLK does not provide treatment services itself, but the organization can give you information and referrals to drug and alcohol treatment services that work for you.

Resources on the MHRLK website include:

• helplines for Licking County residents in crisis
• a list of treatment providers and addiction recovery services in Licking County
• information on peer support groups, suicide prevention hotlines, and other community initiatives
• training programs for mental health awareness and crisis prevention

The official Licking County Health Department also lists drug overdose prevention programs, information on safe drug disposal, and drug and alcohol rehab centers near you.

Ohio Recovery Center

Ohio Recovery Center provides substance abuse treatment programs to Ohioans statewide, including Licking County residents. Ohio Recovery Center is located in Van Wert, Ohio, about 150 miles from Newark.

Our addiction treatment facility listens to your specific needs, and we look forward to tailoring a treatment plan that’s best for you.

Licking County Substance Use & Overdose Data

According to the State of Ohio Integrated Behavioral Health Dashboard, there were 65 accidental drug overdose deaths in Licking County in 2021. This number is an increase from 57 overdose deaths in 2020, and 43 in 2019.

Of the 65 Licking County overdose deaths in 2021:

• 8 involved cocaine
• 14 involved psychostimulants such as methamphetamine
• 19 involved synthetic opioids such as fentanyl

The Ohio Substance Abuse Monitoring Network also reported that these drugs were moderately to highly available in Licking County. The need for drug abuse prevention, education, and treatment services for these drugs is apparent in Licking County.

Alcohol & Drug Rehab Options In Licking County, Ohio

According to SAMHSA, there are about 15 addiction treatment centers in Licking County, Ohio. Most of these rehab centers are located in or near the city of Newark.

Additional treatment centers can also be found in Columbus. These addiction treatment centers can provide care to Licking County residents.

Medical Detox

An at-home detox increases your risk of serious withdrawal symptoms and relapse. Addiction treatment professionals may recommend a medical detox program to reduce your health risk while you stop taking drugs or alcohol.

A medical detox program may involve quitting drugs or alcohol at a dedicated detox center. You may receive medical supervision and healthcare services as you combat withdrawal.

Learn more about medical detox services in Ohio.

Inpatient & Outpatient Treatment

Inpatient and outpatient programs in Licking County offer similar mental health and addiction treatment services but differ in intensity. Outpatient treatment programs allow patients to go home after providing daily treatment services.

Inpatient treatment provides 24-hour healthcare services and temporary housing to rehab patients. Inpatient care is an intensive level of care, potentially benefiting patients who need constant care or mental health support.

Most alcohol and drug rehab centers in Licking County focus on outpatient services.

Learn more about inpatient treatment options in Ohio

Medication-Assisted Treatment

Medication-assisted treatment, or MAT, involves approved medication to manage your withdrawal symptoms or stabilize your mental health.

MAT programs for opioid or alcohol dependency may only be prescribed or maintained by accredited addiction treatment centers in Licking County.

Learn more about MAT programs in Ohio

Other Treatment Services

Alcohol and drug treatment centers in Licking County may offer additional treatment services, such as:

• case management services
• specialty care programs for women, victims of trauma, adolescents, and other groups
• STD (sexually-transmitted diseases) screening, support, and counseling services
• telehealth therapy programs

You may receive these services depending on your specific needs.

Payment Options Accepted In Licking County, Ohio

Licking County addiction treatment centers may accept a variety of health insurance plans, including Medicaid, Medicare, TRICARE military insurance, and private insurance. The types of insurance plans accepted may vary between treatment centers.

If you do not have health insurance in Licking County, you can contact nearby treatment centers about sliding fee scale payment options. Sliding fee scales can help you pay for addiction treatment based on your income.

To find out if we accept your insurance, or to learn more about our substance abuse treatment plans, please contact Ohio Recovery Center today.