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Name	Address	Detox Service Setting	Levels Of Care
ADM Crisis Center	15 Frederick Avenue Akron, OH 44310	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care Outpatient
Akron VA Clinic	55 West Waterloo Road Akron, OH 44319	Detox Service Setting Outpatient Detox	Levels Of Care OutpatientAftercareDual Diagnosis+1
Brightview Akron Addiction Treatment Center	999 North Main Street Akron, OH 44310	Detox Service Setting Outpatient DetoxMAT	Levels Of Care Outpatient
CHC Addiction Services	725 East Market Street Akron, OH 44305	Detox Service Setting Outpatient DetoxMAT	Levels Of Care AftercareOutpatient
Child Guidance and Family Solutions on Forge	18 N Forge St Akron, OH 44304	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatient
Oriana House ADM Crisis Center	15 Frederick Avenue Akron, OH 44310	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatientIntervention
Restore Addiction Recovery	2650 Sanitarium Road Akron, OH 44312	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatient
Saint Thomas Hospital	444 North Main Street Akron, OH 44310	Detox Service Setting Outpatient DetoxMATHospital Detox+1	Levels Of Care OutpatientInpatientIntensive Outpatient
Cleveland Clinic Alcohol and Drug Recovery Center (ADRC)	3600 West Market Street Fairlawn, OH 44333	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient DetoxHospital Detox+1	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatientIntensive Outpatient
Charak Center for Health and Wellness	4161 Bridgewater Parkway Stow, OH 44224	Detox Service Setting Outpatient Detox	Levels Of Care OutpatientDual Diagnosis
New Destiny Treatment Center	6694 Taylor Road Clinton, OH 442169201	Detox Service Setting Outpatient DetoxMATInpatient Detox	Levels Of Care OutpatientInpatientIntensive Outpatient+3
Ravenna VA Outpatient Clinic	6751 North Chestnut Street Ravenna, OH 44266	Detox Service Setting Outpatient DetoxMAT	Levels Of Care OutpatientAftercareDual Diagnosis+1
Arrow Passage Recovery	4069 Bradley Circle Northwest Canton, OH 44718	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient DetoxMAT	Levels Of Care InpatientPHPOutpatient+3
CommQuest Services Cleveland Ave. Outpatient	625 Cleveland Avenue Northwest Canton, OH 44702	Detox Service Setting Outpatient DetoxMAT	Levels Of Care OutpatientAftercareDual Diagnosis+1
Signature Health	21100 Southgate Park Boulevard Maple Heights, OH 44137	Detox Service Setting Outpatient DetoxMAT	Levels Of Care OutpatientAftercareDual Diagnosis+1

Drug & Alcohol Detox in Akron, OH

Drug and alcohol detox in Akron operates within a well-structured public oversight system. At the state level, the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS) licenses all substance use disorder treatment facilities, including detox programs, and sets clinical compliance standards across both private and publicly funded providers.

Locally, the County of Summit Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health (ADM) Board plans, funds and monitors addiction services for Summit County residents, contracting with more than 25 partner agencies to ensure access regardless of insurance status.

The most significant access point for uninsured Akron residents is the ADM Crisis Center at 665 W. Market St., operated by Oriana House with ADM Board funding. The center provides a 24-hour walk-in detox unit and serves as the central assessment point for ADM services countywide.

Summa Health’s St. Thomas Hospital campus also offers medically supervised inpatient detox, and CHC Addiction Services runs the region’s only program offering medically supervised opiate detox specifically for adolescents ages 12 to 18.

Two major investments are expanding Akron’s treatment capacity.

In December 2024, Summit County Council approved the Summit Health and Safety Innovation Fund, a permanent $45 million initiative seeded by opioid settlement funds and housed at Akron Community Foundation, designed to generate more than $1 million annually for local nonprofits.

Additionally, in November 2025, Summit County voters approved Issue 1, a 3.45-mill levy projected to generate approximately $46.5 million per year for ADM Board services beginning in 2026. Together, these investments represent the most substantial increase in locally funded addiction treatment infrastructure in the county’s recent history.

When choosing a detox program, Summit County residents should know that OhioMHAS regulations give priority access to pregnant women seeking public treatment, meaning licensed community providers receiving public funds cannot refuse them care.

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Paying for Detox in Akron

Understanding your financial options before entering detox in Akron can reduce delays and help you focus on care. Treatment costs vary significantly by setting, and multiple public and private funding sources are available to residents.

Whether you carry private insurance, Ohio Medicaid, or no coverage at all, there is likely a path to accessing medical detox that doesn’t require paying the full sticker price out of pocket.

How Much Does Detox Cost in Akron?

Detox costs in Akron follow Ohio’s broad pricing range, shaped primarily by the level of medical supervision required, the substance being treated and length of stay.

Patients with complex medical histories, severe withdrawal symptoms or polysubstance use typically require more intensive monitoring, which drives costs upward.

$500 to $1,500 (per day)

Medical Detox

$56,700 (full program)

Inpatient Rehab

$1,500 to $10,000 (full program)

Outpatient Rehab

Varies by medication and frequency of clinical contact

Methadone Treatment

Does Private Insurance Cover Detox in Akron?

Under the Affordable Care Act, private insurers are required to cover substance use disorder treatment on the same terms as other medical benefits. Ohio’s Department of Insurance oversees insurer compliance with these parity rules.

Pre-authorization is commonly required before admission, so contacting your insurer before beginning detox is strongly advised.

The most widely used commercial insurance plans at Akron-area detox providers include:

Medicare and Medicaid in Akron

Medicare

Medicare covers detox and substance use disorder treatment in Akron, with the scope depending on care setting.

Part A covers inpatient hospital detox when medically necessary, with a $1,676 deductible per benefit period in 2025 and no additional cost-sharing for the first 60 days. Summa Health’s hospital campuses are Medicare-certified, making them a viable inpatient option for beneficiaries. Part B covers outpatient SUD services, including intensive outpatient and partial hospitalization programs at hospital outpatient departments and opioid treatment programs, though non-hospital residential treatment is not covered.

Residents with Medicare who need residential-level care should contact the ADM Board at 330-940-1133 to ask about county-funded options that may fill that gap.

Medicaid

Ohio Medicaid covers medically necessary detox from drug or alcohol withdrawal, inpatient residential stays, outpatient services and all FDA-approved MAT medications. Coverage is delivered through managed care plans, which include CareSource, Anthem, Molina, Buckeye Health, Humana Healthy Horizons and United Health Care.

Pre-authorization or care coordination through your assigned managed care plan may be required, so contact your plan before admission when possible.

Other Ways to Pay for Detox Treatment

The County of Summit ADM Board provides subsidized funding for uninsured and underinsured Summit County residents. Contacting the ADM Board directly at 330-940-1133 is the recommended first step; their helpline operates 24/7 and connects callers to available funded services and sliding-scale programs.

IBH Addiction Recovery (3445 S. Main St., Akron) offers assistance in obtaining medical and food benefits for uninsured patients. Many other ADM partner agencies operate on a sliding-fee basis keyed to household income.

Akron, Ohio Regulations and Accreditation for Detox

Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS)

OhioMHAS is the primary state licensing and certification authority for all SUD treatment facilities in Ohio. It sets clinical standards, oversees the state’s 50 regional ADM boards and monitors compliance at both publicly funded and private providers.

OhioMHAS updated Ohio Administrative Code rules governing Opioid Treatment Programs (O.A.C. 5122-40) in January 2025, aligning Ohio with federal OTP regulations and expanding prescribing authority within OTPs.

Website: mha.ohio.gov

County of Summit ADM Board

The Summit ADM Board plans, funds and monitors mental health and addiction services for all Summit County residents. It contracts with a network of over 25 local provider agencies and funds the ADM Crisis Center, recovery housing and prevention programs.

Residents without insurance or with limited means can access county-funded services by calling the ADM Board’s addiction helpline at 330-940-1133.

Website: admboard.org

Summit County Public Health (SCPH)

CPH provides epidemiological surveillance of overdose trends in Summit County, operates harm reduction programs including Summit Safe and Project DAWN and coordinates public health responses to emerging drug threats.

SCPH data drives local resource allocation decisions by both OhioMHAS and the ADM Board.

Website: scph.org

Key MAT Medications and Regulatory Status in Akron

MAT in Akron is regulated at both the state and federal levels.

OhioMHAS licenses MAT providers and aligns state standards with federal OTP rules under 42 CFR Part 8 and DEA controlled-substance regulations. Updated January 2025, Ohio OTP rules now allow physician assistants and nurse practitioners to prescribe methadone within a licensed OTP.

As well, with these changes, a positive toxicology screen no longer automatically limits a participant’s take-home medication unless the drug use creates a specific overdose risk.

Buprenorphine:

Widely accessible in Akron at outpatient clinics, including BrightView (999 N. Main St.) and through telehealth. Because buprenorphine can be prescribed by any qualified clinician and administered at home, it provides a lower-barrier entry to MAT for people who cannot attend daily clinic appointments.

Methadone:

Available through certified OTPs in the Akron area, including BrightView and Pinnacle Treatment Centers (87 Conservatory Dr., Barberton). Methadone cannot be dispensed at standard pharmacies and requires enrollment in a licensed OTP. Ohio Medicaid covers methadone through these programs.

Naltrexone:

No special prescriber licensing is required. The injectable form (Vivitrol) is used extensively in Ohio’s drug court diversion programs and carries no abuse potential. Ohio Medicaid covers naltrexone for both opioid and alcohol use disorders.

Overdose Prevention and Harm Reduction in Akron

Akron has one of the more active harm reduction networks in northeast Ohio, anchored by Summit County Public Health programs that have operated since 2016.

These resources are especially relevant for people who use drugs and are not yet in treatment, as well as for families and community members who may need to respond to an overdose.

Because fentanyl now appears in most opioid-related deaths in Summit County, making naloxone access a genuine lifesaving tool.

Summit Safe Syringe Exchange

scph.org

Free sterile syringes and injection supplies Naloxone distribution HIV and Hepatitis C testing Fentanyl test strips and wound care Anonymous service; no ID required Voluntary treatment referral

Summit Safe has operated at two Akron locations since June 2016. Clinics are held at the Fairway Center, 1867 W. Market St. (Fridays, 12 to 3 p.m.) and at 1400 S. Arlington St. #28 (Mondays 12 to 3 p.m., Wednesdays 3 to 6 p.m.).

The program is anonymous; bringing used syringes for safe disposal is encouraged but not required.

Project DAWN (Deaths Avoided With Naloxone)

scph.org

Free naloxone distribution (pickup and mail order) Overdose recognition training Rescue breathing instruction Referral to treatment on request

Project DAWN, operated by Summit County Public Health, trains community members to recognize overdose symptoms and administer naloxone.

Free naloxone is available at both Akron SCPH locations during clinic hours and through Ohio’s statewide mail-order program, allowing access for people who cannot attend in person.

ADM Crisis Center (Oriana House)

orianahouse.org

24/7 walk-in detox unit Central assessment for all ADM-funded services Drop-in center Immediate crisis stabilization

Located at 665 W. Market St. across from St. Thomas Hospital, the ADM Crisis Center is the primary no-barrier crisis access point for Summit County residents.

There is no appointment required; the facility operates around the clock. The addiction helpline (330-940-1133) connects callers to the center and other ADM services 24 hours a day.

CHC Addiction Services

chcakron.org

24/7 public health vending machine with free naloxone and fentanyl test strips (725 E. Market St.) Medically supervised adolescent opiate detox (ages 12 to 18) Outpatient treatment and medication management Individual and family counseling

CHC Addiction Services provides the only adolescent-specific medically supervised opiate detox in the region.

Their east side location at 725 E. Market St. also hosts a public health vending machine, funded in partnership with the Summit County Executive’s Office, that provides anonymous 24/7 access to naloxone, fentanyl test strips, wound care kits and safer sex supplies.

Detox Statistics in Akron, Ohio

Summit County’s overdose picture in 2024 showed a meaningful decline in fatalities compared to the prior five-year average. Still, fentanyl remains the dominant drug in almost every fatal overdose, and polysubstance use has become the norm rather than the exception.

The data below is drawn from Summit County Public Health’s Drug Overdoses Data Brief, published January 2025, and reflects 2024 figures.

133 Overdose Fatalities in 2024:

The Summit County Medical Examiner recorded 133 preliminary overdose fatalities for 2024, down from a five-year annual average of 197. While the trend is moving in the right direction, the toll remains substantial.

77% of Deaths Involved Fentanyl:

Fentanyl was identified in 77% of all Summit County overdose fatalities in 2024, making it by far the most prevalent substance in fatal cases and complicating withdrawal management for people with opioid use disorder.

74% of Overdose Deaths Were Akron City Residents:

Nearly three-quarters of Summit County overdose fatalities in 2024 lived within Akron city limits, underscoring the concentration of overdose risk in urban neighborhoods compared to surrounding suburban areas.

FAQs About Detox in Akron, OH

How does the ADM Crisis Center work, and who can use it?

The ADM Crisis Center at 665 W. Market St. is a 24/7 walk-in detox unit operated by Oriana House, with funding from the County of Summit ADM Board. Any adult Summit County resident can walk in without an appointment.

The center also serves as the central assessment point connecting patients to longer-term ADM-funded treatment, recovery housing and support services.

Can I access detox in Akron if I don't have insurance?

Yes. The County of Summit ADM Board funds detox and treatment for uninsured and underinsured Summit County residents.

Calling the ADM Board’s addiction helpline at 330-940-1133 (available 24/7) is the recommended first step.

The ADM Crisis Center accepts people regardless of ability to pay, and many partner agencies use a sliding-fee scale tied to income. Some facilities also assist with Ohio Medicaid enrollment during intake.

Does Ohio Medicaid cover detox and MAT in Akron?

Ohio Medicaid covers medically necessary detox, inpatient residential treatment, outpatient programs and all FDA-approved MAT medications.

Coverage is coordinated through managed care plans such as CareSource, Molina, Buckeye Health and Anthem. Most Akron-area providers, including BrightView and IBH Addiction Recovery, accept Ohio Medicaid.

If you are uninsured, some facilities offer enrollment assistance during the intake process.

Why are so many Akron overdoses involving more than one substance?

Polysubstance use has become a defining feature of the current overdose crisis in Summit County. In 2024, 86% of overdose fatalities tested positive for more than one drug, with fentanyl, methamphetamine and cocaine frequently co-occurring.

This pattern complicates withdrawal and treatment because each substance may require different clinical management. Detox programs in Akron that offer dual diagnosis services are particularly equipped to manage co-occurring medical and mental health conditions alongside complex polysubstance withdrawal.

Is buprenorphine available in Akron, and can I start it quickly?

Buprenorphine is widely available in Akron at outpatient clinics, including BrightView Health at 999 N. Main St., and through telehealth providers serving Ohio patients.

Unlike methadone, buprenorphine does not require enrollment in a specialized clinic; any licensed clinician with the appropriate qualifications can prescribe it.

Ohio Medicaid and most commercial insurers cover it. Telehealth access allows some patients to begin treatment within 24 to 48 hours of contacting a provider.

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