- 1 drug treatment program within 10 miles
- 7 drug treatment programs within 25 miles
- 22 drug treatment programs within 50 miles
- Summit County, Ohio · population 565,208
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Call 866-825-1171LGBTQ Drug Rehab programs closest to Akron
Northeast Ohio VA Healthcare System – Akron CBOC
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Drug treatmentIOP / PHPAlcohol treatmentNew Destiny Treatment Center
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Inpatient / residentialDrug treatmentIOP / PHPNortheast Ohio VA Healthcare System – Ravenna CBOC
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Drug treatmentIOP / PHPAlcohol treatmentBrightView Health
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Drug treatmentIOP / PHPAlcohol treatmentLouis Stokes VA Medical – Canton CBOC
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Drug treatmentIOP / PHPAlcohol treatmentSuperior Behavioral Health
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Drug treatmentIOP / PHPAlcohol treatmentCaritas Treatment and Wellness Center
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Drug treatmentIOP / PHPAlcohol treatmentCommunity Assessment and Trt Servs Inc
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Inpatient / residentialDrug treatmentIOP / PHPNew Visions Unlimited Inc
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Drug treatmentIOP / PHPTrauma-informedCommunity Assessment and Trt Servs – Outpatient
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Drug treatmentIOP / PHPStella Maris – Madden Center
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Inpatient / residentialDrug treatmentIOP / PHPStella Maris – Gallagher Center
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Drug treatmentIOP / PHPTrauma-informedEvery listing comes from the SAMHSA National Directory of Substance Use Treatment Facilities, where the facility reported offering a program or group for LGBTQ clients; ratings come from public business data. Services change, so confirm details with the program. See all drug treatment programs in Ohio.
What the programs near Akron offer
Of the 12 listed programs shown here, 8 accept private insurance, 12 offer trauma-related counseling, 12 offer cognitive behavioral therapy, 3 offer a sliding fee scale, 12 offer telehealth, 3 provide inpatient or residential care, 8 treat co-occurring mental health conditions, and 2 run a program for clients with HIV. Always confirm with the program before you go.
Levels of care within 25 miles of Akron
Counts of drug treatment programs that report each service to SAMHSA, out of 7 drug treatment programs within 25 miles.
| Service | Programs |
|---|---|
| Residential treatment | 1 |
| Detox services | 3 |
| Partial hospitalization (PHP) | 1 |
| Intensive outpatient (IOP) | 7 |
| Regular outpatient | 7 |
| Trauma-related counseling | 7 |
| Telehealth | 7 |
Nearby cities to compare
| City | Distance from Akron | LGBTQ Drug Rehab programs within 10 miles |
|---|---|---|
| Tallmadge, OH | 5 miles | 1 |
| Cuyahoga Falls, OH | 6 miles | 0 |
| Barberton, OH | 6 miles | 2 |
| Norton, OH | 7 miles | 2 |
| Stow, OH | 8 miles | 1 |
Mental health and substance use together
Depression, anxiety and trauma often show up alongside substance use, and SAMHSA data show higher rates of mental illness among lesbian, gay and bisexual adults. Treating both at once usually works better than treating them separately.
If that sounds familiar, look at LGBTQ dual diagnosis treatment.
Party drugs and chemsex
Some people find their drug use is tied to nightlife, dating apps or sex. That's worth bringing up at intake; it affects triggers and relapse planning. A program with an LGBTQ group is more likely to have heard it before and to talk about it plainly.
Outpatient treatment near Akron
Not every situation calls for a residential stay. We list 18 programs within 25 miles of Akron that report intensive outpatient, day treatment or regular outpatient services. Outpatient care works best when home is stable and supportive; it's also the usual next step after residential treatment.
Local resources in Akron
Public behavioral health services
The Summit County Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services (ADM) Board, based in Akron, oversees local addiction and mental health services and works on tools to reduce overdose deaths.
Local health department
Summit County Public Health runs Project DAWN, which trains people to recognize an overdose and give naloxone, and provides free naloxone through vending machines at several locations and by mail.
Sources
Ohio rules and programs that affect treatment
These state-level facts apply to everyone seeking LGBTQ drug rehab in Akron.
Overdose Good Samaritan law
Ohio's Good Samaritan law gives limited immunity from prosecution for minor drug possession and paraphernalia offenses to a person who seeks medical help for an overdose and to the person who overdosed, provided they get a treatment screening and referral.
Court-ordered treatment
Ohio lets a probate court order involuntary treatment for a person with alcohol or other drug abuse under a petition process set out in Revised Code sections 5119.90 to 5119.98.
Paying for treatment
Most private health insurance plans cover addiction treatment, including detox, residential care and outpatient programs, though coverage depends on your plan and whether the program is in network. Ask about prior authorization before you go, and see our insurance guides.
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Call 866-825-1171Frequently asked questions
Is medication used for drug addiction?
For opioid use disorder, yes: buprenorphine, methadone and naltrexone are standard treatments. For stimulants, no medication is FDA-approved, so therapy does the work.
Is there LGBTQ drug rehab inside Akron?
Yes. 1 program in Akron itself are listed at the top of this page.
Will my information stay private?
Federal rules (42 CFR Part 2) give substance use treatment records extra confidentiality protections beyond standard health privacy law. Ask any program how it handles your records and who can see them.
Do these programs treat meth and party drugs?
Many do. Ask each program which substances it treats and how it approaches stimulants such as meth and cocaine, which are treated mainly with behavioral therapy.
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