800-671-4304North Central Mental Health Services Family Focus
About North Central Mental Health Services Family Focus
North Central Mental Health Services Family Focus is a community based behavioral health and addiction treatment center in Columbus, Ohio serving Franklin County residents since 1973. The organization provides outpatient mental health and chemical dependence treatment for children and adolescents, families and adults along with intensive community based teams and residential group home programs.
With a focus on integrated care for co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders, North Central delivers accessible treatment designed to meet people where they are in their recovery journey.
Addiction Treatment Programs
Treatment begins with a comprehensive psychosocial evaluation through Central Intake, where clinicians assess mental health and substance use concerns to develop an individualized care plan. From there, clients can access outpatient chemical dependence counseling in individual, group and family formats or step up to intensive community based services such as assertive community treatment teams that offer integrated dual disorder treatment for co-occurring conditions.
Adolescents and young adults ages 14 to 26 receive specialized group therapy and support through a dedicated treatment team, while older adults age 60 and older benefit from Elder Focus programming.
Psychiatric services, including medication management and clozapine monitoring for treatment resistant conditions are integrated throughout all levels of care to support holistic recovery and stabilization.
Key Features
- Location: 1301 North High Street in Columbus, with additional offices in Short North and Gahanna and residential programs across Franklin County
- Levels of care: Outpatient mental health and chemical dependence treatment, intensive community based teams and residential group homes
- Who they treat: Children and adolescents, adults and older adults, LGBTQIA+ individuals and people with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders
- Approach: Integrated dual disorder treatment and evidence based therapies, psychiatric medication management and person centered care
- Payment options: Accepts multiple Medicaid and Medicare plans, self pay, and sliding fee scale through the Franklin County ADAMH Board
- Accessibility: Walk in appointments Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and operates Ohio’s largest 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline call center
To start services at North Central Mental Health Services in Columbus, you can contact Central Intake to schedule a comprehensive evaluation. The intake team will review your needs, verify insurance or sliding fee eligibility and recommend the right level of care for you or your loved one.
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In outpatient therapy, you’ll attend therapy sessions several times each week while living at home. This is ideal if you have a strong support system and a lower risk of relapse. Outpatient treatment offers flexibility to maintain work, school or family obligations. |
Dual diagnosis programs address substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions simultaneously. This integrated approach to care improves the likelihood of long term recovery and stability by addressing the root causes of addiction. |
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Outpatient detox gives you access to medically supervised withdrawal services while still allowing you to live at home. You’ll attend a clinic for treatment and monitoring. This flexible option is suitable for those with mild to moderate withdrawal symptoms who have strong support systems. |
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Adult programs address the substance use and life challenges specific to adults. Therapists can deliver sessions in individual, group and family settings. Services often include job support and life skills training in a structured environment. |
Alcohol detox programs offer medical support to help individuals withdraw safely from alcohol. Your care team may use medications to ease your symptoms and provide medical monitoring to address complications. |
Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on changing harmful thought patterns and behaviors associated with addiction. You’ll learn healthier coping mechanisms by identifying and replacing negative thoughts. This improves your emotional resilience and decreases your relapse potential. |
Opioid detox uses medications to ease severe withdrawal symptoms. It also includes medical supervision to help you manage potential complications. These services allow you to stabilize and begin a recovery plan. |
Senior programs address the unique needs of older adults like chronic pain, grief and isolation. Programs include peer support and medical oversight for age related health concerns. The goal is to improve quality of life and promote sober aging. |
Young adult programs are designed for individuals who are transitioning into adulthood. Topics of discussion typically include identity, independence and peer relationships. Providers may also offer life skills training and career support. |
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Levels of Care
In outpatient therapy, you’ll attend therapy sessions several times each week while living at home. This is ideal if you have a strong support system and a lower risk of relapse. Outpatient treatment offers flexibility to maintain work, school or family obligations.
Dual diagnosis programs address substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions simultaneously. This integrated approach to care improves the likelihood of long term recovery and stability by addressing the root causes of addiction.
Detox Service Setting
Outpatient detox gives you access to medically supervised withdrawal services while still allowing you to live at home. You’ll attend a clinic for treatment and monitoring. This flexible option is suitable for those with mild to moderate withdrawal symptoms who have strong support systems.
Programs
Adult programs address the substance use and life challenges specific to adults. Therapists can deliver sessions in individual, group and family settings. Services often include job support and life skills training in a structured environment.
Alcohol detox programs offer medical support to help individuals withdraw safely from alcohol. Your care team may use medications to ease your symptoms and provide medical monitoring to address complications.
Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on changing harmful thought patterns and behaviors associated with addiction. You’ll learn healthier coping mechanisms by identifying and replacing negative thoughts. This improves your emotional resilience and decreases your relapse potential.
Opioid detox uses medications to ease severe withdrawal symptoms. It also includes medical supervision to help you manage potential complications. These services allow you to stabilize and begin a recovery plan.
Senior programs address the unique needs of older adults like chronic pain, grief and isolation. Programs include peer support and medical oversight for age related health concerns. The goal is to improve quality of life and promote sober aging.
Young adult programs are designed for individuals who are transitioning into adulthood. Topics of discussion typically include identity, independence and peer relationships. Providers may also offer life skills training and career support.
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