Firelands Counseling & Recovery Services of Sandusky County – Fremont

675 Bartson Road
Fremont, OH 43420

Firelands Counseling and Recovery Services of Sandusky County OH 43420

About Firelands Counseling & Recovery Services of Sandusky County – Fremont

Firelands Counseling & Recovery Services of Sandusky County – Fremont, located in Fremont, Ohio is a non-profit alcohol and drug rehab that offers treatment for a variety of substance abuse addictions including alcoholism, co-occurring mental health disorders, and opiate addiction. They offer supervised medical treatment to safely manage withdrawal symptoms during detoxification, as well as flexible outpatient addiction therapy allowing patients to live at home while receiving regular treatment. Additional levels of care offered include intensive outpatient, relapse prevention, and 12-step therapy.

Specialty rehab programs at Firelands Counseling & Recovery Services of Sandusky County – Fremont include tailored care focusing on women's specific needs and experiences, gender-specific addiction treatment addressing unique challenges faced by men, and age-appropriate treatment for teens addressing adolescent-specific issues.

Patients at Firelands Counseling & Recovery Services of Sandusky County – Fremont will find the residential setting creates an immersive environment promoting full engagement in recovery away from daily triggers.

Firelands Counseling & Recovery Services of Sandusky County – Fremont has received accreditations from CARF.

Latest Reviews

Jaime Escobedo
1 year ago on Google
5
They help me manage my schizophrenia
Queen Lavley
1 year ago on Google
1
Never going back here
Response from the owner2 weeks ago
Queen, we are sorry to hear about your experience. Patient satisfaction is our priority at Firelands and would appreciate an opportunity to address your concerns further. Please contact us at 419-557-5177 and ask for the Client's Rights Office.
Brooke pridemore
3 years ago on Google
1
It s been a really, really long time since I attended counseling here, and I haven t had such an awful experience with any behavioral health providers before or since. The counselor (Shannon, I think? She may have moved on by now) was cold and awkward. No empathy, no genuine concern, no support. We sat and colored at a table and then we d go outside where members of the group would talk about getting drunk as soon as they left group. Just a total joke.The worst part, for me, was how Shannon s incompetence negatively impacted my life for years. I was court ordered to attend therapy, which I was happy to do. I was also in college, so I had a scheduling conflict that everyone agreed to work around. I came in one morning, as I always did when I was supposed to be there, and Shannon told me to go home because I had missed too many classes. I reminded her that they day she was referring to was one of the days I had class in BG. I even showed her the written note she had given me with the schedule. She refused to look at it and made me leave. It was really strange and upsetting. I hadn t caused any issues and participated in the sessions.Firelands notified my probation officer of Shannon s side of the story, which was immediately a probation violation. I had to re-do the whole counseling program over again, this time in Toledo, where I did not live. I had to drop out of college to attend, and I was ultimately much, much worse off than I was before being sent here for help. It turned me off of mental health care for a long time. I wasted years of my life not getting the care I needed because my opinion of mental healthcare was informed by this experience. Thankfully, not everywhere is this terrible and I m doing well now and will soon be a certified counselor myself.Like I said, it was a really long time ago. Hopefully things are different now, and the counselors don t automatically dismiss, judge, and form opinions about people who are court ordered to come. Maybe if more people were treated with kindness they would WANT to be there, too. Hopefully you ve learned that it s generally good to treat other people like actual people.

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Accepted Insurance

Firelands Counseling & Recovery Services of Sandusky County – Fremont works with several private insurance providers and also accepts private payments when possible, please contact to verify your specific insurance provider.

Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)

Other Forms of Payment

Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.

Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.

Financial aid can take many forms. Centers may have grants or scholarships available to clients who meet eligibility requirements. Programs that receive SAMHSA grants may have financial aid available for those who need treatment as well. Grants and scholarships can help you pai for treatment without having to repay.

Per session payment lets you pay for each treatment at the time of service. You may also pay for a certain number of sessions up front and then pay for more if needed. This format allows you to tailor the financial investment to your specific needs and avoid having a large lump sum payment due at the end of the treatment program.

Sliding scale payments are based on a client's income and family size. The goal is to make treatment affordable to everyone. By taking these factors into account, addiction recovery care providers help ensure that your treatment does not become a financial burden to you or your family, eliminating one barrier to care.

Medicare is a federal program that provides health insurance for those 65 and older. It also serves people under 65 with chronic and disabling health challenges. To use Medicare for addiction treatment you need to find a program that accepts Medicare and is in network with your plan. Out of pocket costs and preauthorization requirements vary, so always check with your provider.

Military members, veterans, and eligible dependents have access to specific insurance programs that help them get the care they need. TRICARE and VA insurance can help you access low cost or no cost addiction and mental health treatment. Programs that accept military insurance often have targeted treatment focused on the unique challenges military members, veterans, and their families face.

Medicaid is a state based program that helps lower-income individuals and families pay for healthcare. Medicaid covers addiction treatment so those enrolled can use their coverage to pay for rehab. When a program accepts Medicaid the client often pays very little or nothing out of their own pocket.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

outpatient iconOutpatient
Outpatient Programs (OP) are for those seeking mental rehab or drug rehab, but who also stay at home every night. The main difference between outpatient treatment (OP) and intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) lies in the amount of hours the patient spends at the facility. Most of the time an outpatient program is designed for someone who has completed an inpatient stay and is looking to continue their growth in recovery. Outpatient is not meant to be the starting point, it is commonly referred to as aftercare.
intensive-outpatient iconIntensive Outpatient
Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) are for those who want or need a very structured treatment program but who also wish to live at home and continue with certain responsibilities (such as work or school). IOP substance abuse treatment programs vary in duration and intensity, and certain outpatient rehab centers will offer individualized treatment programs.
aftercare iconAftercare Support
Rehab aftercare programs are designed to ensure clients receive continuing care while in the maintenance phase of recovery. Some clients may be in outpatient treatment, which is generally considered to be an element of drug rehab aftercare. The specific services provided in these programs are often determined by the client's case manager and care team in consultation with the client. Common services include peer coaching, career counseling, and 12 step program induction.
12-step icon12-Step
12-step programs are addiction recovery models based on Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). A number of substance abuse programs (including some drug and alcohol rehab centers) use the 12 steps as a basis for treatment. Beginning steps involve admitting powerlessness over the addiction and creating a spiritual basis for recovery. Middle steps including making direct amends to those who've been hurt by the addiction, and the final step is to assist others in addiction recovery in the same way. 12-Step offshoots including Narcotics Anonymous (NA), Cocaine Anonymous (CA), Dual Recovery Anonymous (DRA), Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous (SLAA) and Gamblers Anonymous (GA).
heart-hands iconIntervention Services
Intervention services help family members prepare for a drug intervention in Ohio. During an intervention, family members typically read letters they have prepared that explain how the individual's substance abuse has affected their lives and relationships. Each family member also explains what they will do if the individual does not agree to get treatment. An intervention specialist offers support to guide this discussion and makes appropriate treatment recommendations.
medically-assisted-detox iconMedically Assisted Detox
Medical detox involves clearing your body of drugs and/or alcohol under the 24/7 care of licensed medical professionals. If you've become dependent on alcohol or drugs (like benzodiazepines or opioids), quitting abruptly can have uncomfortable and even dangerous side effects. The purpose of medically assisted detox is to keep you as safe and comfortable as possible during this process. Medications like Suboxone or Vivitrol may be provided if necessary to mitigate any withdrawal symptoms.

Treatments

The goal of treatment for alcoholism is abstinence. Those with poor social support, poor motivation, or psychiatric disorders tend to relapse within a few years of treatment. For these people, success is measured by longer periods of abstinence, reduced use of alcohol, better health, and improved social functioning. Recovery and Maintenance are usually based on 12 step programs and AA meetings.

Drug rehab in Ohio provides comprehensive treatment to address the physical and psychological needs of those struggling with substance use disorders. This may involve inpatient and/or outpatient care.

Many of those suffering from addiction also suffer from mental or emotional illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, or anxiety disorders. Rehab and other substance abuse facilities treating those with a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder administer psychiatric treatment to address the person's mental health issue in addition to drug and alcohol rehabilitation.

A combined mental health and substance abuse rehab has the staff and resources available to handle individuals with both mental health and substance abuse issues. It can be challenging to determine where a specific symptom stems from (a mental health issue or an issue related to substance abuse), so mental health and substance abuse professionals are helpful in detangling symptoms and keeping treatment on track.

Opioid rehabs specialize in supporting those recovering from opioid addiction. They treat those suffering from addiction to illegal opioids like heroin, as well as prescription drugs like oxycodone. These centers typically combine both physical as well as mental and emotional support to help stop addiction. Physical support often includes medical detox and subsequent medical support (including medication), and mental support includes in-depth therapy to address the underlying causes of addiction.

Programs

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Teen Program
Teen programs are designed to address the unique pressures teens face, pressures that can drive them to experiment with dangerous, addictive substances. They need programs that meet them exactly where they are and give them tools for long-term recovery. Therapy can help teenagers understand and work through underlying issues so they can reclaim the life ahead of them.
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Adult Program
Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.
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Program For Men
Men face specific challenges and concerns when seeking addiction treatment. Gender-specific recovery programs help them tackle these issues head-on in an environment that's focused, targeted, and distraction-free. It also gives them the opportunity to connect with and learn from other men who have been through a similar journey and can offer support for the next step.
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Program For Women
Rehabs for women provide a safe, nurturing space for female clients to heal. These treatment programs consider the specific obstacles that women can face during recovery and place a special emphasis on mental, social, physical, and reproductive health. They explore how each woman's experience has shaped the trajectory of their substance use, addressing issues such as sexual abuse and past trauma.
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Young Adult Program
Young adulthood can be an exciting, yet difficult, time of transition. Individuals in their late teens to mid-20s face unique stressors related to school, jobs, families, and social circles, which can lead to a rise in substance use. Rehab centers with dedicated young adult programs will include activities and amenities that cater to this age group, with an emphasis on specialized counseling, peer socialization, and ongoing aftercare.

Clinical Services

Cognitive behavioral therapy in Ohio may occur in individual, group, or family sessions. It involves focusing on specific thought and behavior problems. Participants learn coping techniques and are asked to practice them as homework between sessions.

The main goals of dialectical behavior therapy are to teach you how to regulate your emotions, develop positive ways to cope with stress, improve your relationships, and live in the moment. This therapy lasts about six months and involves weekly individual and group sessions.

Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.

In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.

Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a clinical approach to helping people with substance abuse issues and other conditions shift behavior in positive ways. It is more goal-oriented than traditional psychotherapy, as MI counselors directly attempt to get clients to consider making behavioral change (rather than wait for them to come to conclusions themselves). Its primary purpose is to resolve ambivalence and help clients become able to make healthy choices freely.

Trauma therapy addresses traumatic incidents from a client's past that are likely affecting their present-day experience. Trauma is often one of the primary triggers and potential causes of addiction, and can stem from child sexual abuse, domestic violence, having a parent with a mental illness, losing one or both parents at a young age, teenage or adult sexual assault, or any number of other factors. The purpose of trauma therapy is to allow a patient to process trauma and move through and past it, with the help of trained and compassionate mental health professionals.

Whether a marriage or other committed relationship, an intimate partnership is one of the most important aspects of a person's life. Drug and alcohol addiction affects both members of a couple in deep and meaningful ways, as does rehab and recovery. Couples therapy and other couples-focused treatment programs are significant parts of exploring triggers of addiction, as well as learning how to build healthy patterns to support ongoing sobriety.

Research clearly demonstrates that recovery is far more successful and sustainable when loved ones like family members participate in rehab and substance abuse treatment. Genetic factors may be at play when it comes to drug and alcohol addiction, as well as mental health issues. Family dynamics often play a critical role in addiction triggers, and if properly educated, family members can be a strong source of support when it comes to rehabilitation.

Recreational therapy supports recovery from drug and alcohol addiction by providing you with enjoyable activities that improve your physical and mental health. When you engage in sports, creative arts, and nature excursions, it helps reduce your cravings and stress levels while building a supportive community of peers who can help promote your long term sobriety.

Creative arts therapy can be an effective tool for recovery. It can relieve depression and anxiety and help you feel more in control of your life. Through creative expression, it can help you explore difficult emotions and process challenging situations.

Amenities

  • home-setting iconResidential Setting
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Accreditations

The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) is a non-profit organization that specifically accredits rehab organizations. Founded in 1966, CARF's, mission is to help service providers like rehab facilities maintain high standards of care.

CARF Accreditation: Yes

Contact Information

Phone icon (419) 332-5524
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675 Bartson Road
Fremont, OH 43420

Reviews of Firelands Counseling & Recovery Services of Sandusky County – Fremont

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2.4 (14 reviews)
Jaime Escobedo
1 year ago
5

They help me manage my schizophrenia

Queen Lavley
1 year ago
1

Never going back here

Response from the owner1 year ago
Queen, we are sorry to hear about your experience. Patient satisfaction is our priority at Firelands and would appreciate an opportunity to address your concerns further. Please contact us at 419-557-5177 and ask for the Client's Rights Office.
Brooke pridemore
3 years ago
1

It s been a really, really long time since I attended counseling here, and I haven t had such an awful experience with any behavioral health providers before or since. The counselor (Shannon, I think? She may have moved on by now) was cold and awkward. No empathy, no genuine concern, no support. We sat and colored at a table and then we d go outside where members of the group would talk about getting drunk as soon as they left group. Just a total joke.The worst part, for me, was how Shannon s incompetence negatively impacted my life for years. I was court ordered to attend therapy, which I was happy to do. I was also in college, so I had a scheduling conflict that everyone agreed to work around. I came in one morning, as I always did when I was supposed to be there, and Shannon told me to go home because I had missed too many classes. I reminded her that they day she was referring to was one of the days I had class in BG. I even showed her the written note she had given me with the schedule. She refused to look at it and made me leave. It was really strange and upsetting. I hadn t caused any issues and participated in the sessions.Firelands notified my probation officer of Shannon s side of the story, which was immediately a probation violation. I had to re-do the whole counseling program over again, this time in Toledo, where I did not live. I had to drop out of college to attend, and I was ultimately much, much worse off than I was before being sent here for help. It turned me off of mental health care for a long time. I wasted years of my life not getting the care I needed because my opinion of mental healthcare was informed by this experience. Thankfully, not everywhere is this terrible and I m doing well now and will soon be a certified counselor myself.Like I said, it was a really long time ago. Hopefully things are different now, and the counselors don t automatically dismiss, judge, and form opinions about people who are court ordered to come. Maybe if more people were treated with kindness they would WANT to be there, too. Hopefully you ve learned that it s generally good to treat other people like actual people.

Lea Rae
3 years ago
1

This place is ran by criminals who forge your records lie slander and do severe abuse and corruption to patients that reach out for help. They are not properly conducting services and needs investigated Immediately and shut down

Heather Hetrick
3 years ago
1

I only went here a couple times because after an appt where they put false information on my report, I refused to go back. I have Musical Ear Syndrome which is caused by hearing loss and causes NON-PSYCHIATRIC musical hallucinations when a fan or other motor is running nearby. They put on my chart that I had psychotic symptoms/psychosis and refused to remove it when I found out. This has negatively impacted my life by other drs seeing this and refusing to listen to me. I have many disabilities and drs use it against me. Firelands tried to gaslight me and tell me I told them I had hallucinations instead of telling them I had an actual medical syndrome which is rarely diagnosed because of people not believing us like this. A therapist should know the difference between this syndrome and actual psychosis they are very different. Putting psychotic symptoms/psychosis on a womans medical chart when she doesnt have it is extremely damaging for medical care in the future. I also would like to eventually adopt a child and them lying on my chart would be seen by the agency. I have found a new therapist, and even she knew this place was bad when I mentioned it. Don't go here unless you absolutely have no other choice and make sure you always check your records!

Lori Ameling
3 years ago
5

I have been going to firelands now for over a year. My councilor is awesome (Cindy) she is patient and understanding. The staff at the front is awesome and nice. Thanks so much.

Kayti Brant
4 years ago
1

The counselor I had was the absolute worst. She never remembered anything I would tell her and would hardly even get my name right. She never had any real advice or coping mechanisms for any of my problems, and was constantly running out of the room to talk to her supervisor. Extremely unprofessional.

Jenni B
5 years ago
1

Horrible staff. I wouldn't recommend to anyone.

Niles Xyz
6 years ago
5

Easy to work with, honest and dependable. I don't know what I would do without them.

Ron Zenisek
6 years ago
1

Called to make an appointment the lady said I will call you back and now it is three days later and no call how do you run a business like this.

Shelli Pendergast
6 years ago
5

Easy i got this

Josh Rivers
6 years ago
1

Horrendous experience with this group. I had been attending this Firelands to help deal with terrible panic disorder. I had been going to them since 2014. First I had issues with there accounting department, secondly it took months just to even see the psychiatrist. I even have had 3 different therapist (none of whom helped with any progress). Then as things kept getting worse with the disorder I was no longer able to even go to the clinic as I could barely leave the house without constant panic. After a phone call to my therapist letting him know what was going on (which he never called back), they then (instead of trying to figure out a way to help me) discharge me completely from both therapy and psychiatry (it was unknown to me that I was discharged from my psychiatrist until today). Instead of returning my phone call as to why I couldn't make it to their facility I get a letter in the mail stating that the discharge had happened (again I only thought that I was discharged from therapy not my psychiatric doctor who prescribed me my medications). Supposedly the letter stated that I had five days to call them but why would I need to call them if I already had, and had not received a call back for the reason of why I was no longer able to go to the appointments? The unfortunate thing is the medicine they prescribed me beforehand made things worse and I called my nurse to let her know. They first upped my dosage which again made the disorder worse (before I was discharged), then when I called to let them know I never received a call back(after I was discharged). At some point the receptionist actually told me that I could not talk with my nurse about my medications unless it was in person. I was called back at some point (after requesting a medicine I knew worked for immediate relief) for her to tell me I had to meet them face to face in order to get the medication (straight to voicemail). I couldn't meet them face to face due to the disorder worsening. After I felt that THEY had given up on me I was done with them. Today I call (thinking I still had my psychiatrist) only to be told I was discharged from all services (I finally was able to get a job, but now required medication to properly do it, thus needing my psychiatrist to prescribe the medication). I call the supervisor to figure out why. From there I get into a shouting match with the supervisor with me asking the same question over and over again as to why I was never called back by my therapist so we could figure out what to do if since I could no longer make it to their establishment. He never answered my question, and instead asked why I would call 9 months later and that I was discharged so it doesn't matter anymore (we can't help you anymore nor do we want to, at least that's what i took from his response). He was constantly telling me that I was wrong and that's not how it happened and that's "just how I perceived it". This is the Kicker and to why I gave them a one star and I insist you find help elsewhere. He goes on to tell me that if I can make it to the hospital (they offered free therapy sessions for people who work for them and that is why I was there) then I should be able to make it to firelands. Even after explaining to him the situation multiple times as to why I couldn't make it to Firelands he still had the gall to basically diagnose me himself and in essence call me a liar just because he couldn't understand how my disorder works (the hospital is 3 minutes away from where I live and is still a tough place for me to not have panic attacks at thus needing the medication). THIS MAN IS NO PHYSICIAN AND HAS NO RIGHT AS A SITE DIRECTOR OF A MENTAL HEALTH FACILITY TO TELL SOMEONE WHAT THEY DEAL WITH AND HOW IT AFFECTS THEM. I was absolutely appalled that he would say something like when my psychiatrist would say otherwise. I honestly couldn't believe it. THE OVERALL EXPERIENCE WITH THIS MENTAL HEALTH FACILITY HAS BEEN BAD RIGHT FROM THE START AND NEVER GOT BETTER.

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