Portage Path Behavioral Health

About Portage Path Behavioral Health

Portage Path Behavioral Health - Broadway Street is located in Akron, Ohio. Dual diagnosis treatment is offered for individuals who are experiencing mental health and substance use disorders. This is a medication assisted treatment facility. Financial assistance is available. A sliding fee scale is available for residents of Summit county.

A few programs are offered. Crossroads is an intensive outpatient day program. This provides a dynamic goal oriented approach to therapy. Once this program is complete, you will be referred to aftercare programs.

The Crossroads: New Direction program is offered in the evenings.This program is for individuals with co-occurring mental illness and substance use issues. You will meet three days per week for three hours per day. This group is more trauma informed and offers an evidence based practice.

Bridges is a program custom designed for dual diagnosis clients. Providing treatment for both issues at the same time facilitates faster progress and lowers the chance of relapse.

Their Roots of Recovery program is a men’s group. It is for men with co-occurring substance abuse issues, trauma and PTSD. They meet one day per week for 1.5 hours per day.

A family education and support group is available. This group is for family and friends of individuals being treated for dual diagnosis.

Latest Reviews

Kathleen Hamilton

1 month ago on Google

Casually terrible with no urgency to do better! What you would expect from a state funded facility. They simply will not or can not offer consistent adequate care and medication for patients. If you can,try and find a better option for your care. To give an example I play a game calledHow many times will you have to call to not get your medication on time. I am at 3Called back today so 4th call, meds due 19th can t get an appt till 24th. I expressed how old this quality of care is and they hung up on me.

Crystal

1 month ago on Google

This place honestly sucks. I can never get through to the medication department, I leave multiple voicemails throughout the week and they never call back.I've been trying to contact billing as well because there are issues with my insurance and...you guessed it. No call back, no email responses. And I've been coming here for 4 years...The operator or really anyone on the phone makes it seem like it's bothersome to have to speak with you.The only reason I gave 2 stars instead of 1 is because I love my doctor (Michael Kesselring). He's wonderful. But it took me 4 years to find him as the right fit. Everyone else I had just pushed pills on me and the appointments only lasted for 5 mins.I'd avoid this place

Ella Gill

1 month ago on Google

I like my current therapist a lot and I feel like my needs are being met medication wise.

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Location

Accepted Insurance

Portage Path Behavioral Health works with several private insurance providers and also accepts private payments when possible, please contact to verify your specific insurance provider.

Elevance Health

Buckeye Health Plan

Magellan Health

Medical Mutual

Paramount Advantage

Other Forms of Payment

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.

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.

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.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

Outpatient

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

Intensive outpatient programs (IOP) are designed for clients who need frequent, high-level care but do not require, or choose to forgo, inpatient treatment. Most intensive outpatient rehabs offer a minimum of nine hours of treatment weekly, though clients may receive up to 20 hours of care as needed. These programs typically combine various treatment modalities, including individual, group, and family counseling, medication assisted treatment (MAT), addiction and recovery education, and evidence-based complementary therapies, such as acupuncture and massage.

Aftercare 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.

Medically 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

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.

Dual-diagnosis rehabs in Ohio provide comprehensive care for individuals facing both mental health and substance abuse challenges. These specialized facilities integrate evidence-based therapies like cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), and experiential therapies like equine therapy, to address both aspects of your mental health. The programs aftercare planning will help to support long-term recovery by preventing relapse and providing on-going support post-treatment.

Programs

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Seniors Program

Nearly one million adults age 65 and older live with a substance use disorder. Treatment providers who specialize in senior care understand the social, psychological, and physical effects of aging and how they relate to recovery. They can help clients address particular challenges and risks they may face as they get older such as overdosing and medication interactions and dependencies.

Hearing Impaired Program

A sensory disability, such as hearing impairment, can compound the challenges of addiction recovery. Drug rehabs that are specially designed to accommodate the needs of persons with hearing impairments will include special accessibility features and accommodations to make treatment as comfortable and effective as possible. This may include access to American Sign Language interpreters.

HIV/AIDS Program

HIV/AIDS programs support disease prevention and management in high-risk individuals in recovery. Individuals who engage in intravenous drug use and other addictive behaviors are at a higher risk of becoming infected with HIV. Rehab centers that specialize in treating this population typically have a high number of nurses, physicians, and psychiatrists on staff who can make sure both their medical and mental health needs are met.

LGBTQ Program

Recovery is most successful when clients feel accepted and validated by their peers and treatment providers. Facilities that offer LGBTQ-inclusive programming are committed to creating a safe space where everyone can grow and recover without fear of judgment or discrimination. They will have dedicated policies in place to create a safe and supportive environment that fosters free expression.

Military Program

Serving in the military is both mentally and physically challenging, and can result in trauma that persists even after combat ends. Military programs are tailored to the specific and often complex needs of active duty personnel, veterans, and military families. Clients often access these programs through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

Clinical Services

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a therapy modality that focuses on the relationship between one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is used to establish and allow for healthy responses to thoughts and feelings (instead of unhealthy responses, like using drugs or alcohol). CBT has been proven effective for recovering addicts of all kinds, and is used to strengthen a patient's own self-awareness and ability to self-regulate. CBT allows individuals to monitor their own emotional state, become more adept at communicating with others, and manage stress without needing to engage in substance abuse.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a modified form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a treatment designed to help people understand and ultimately affect the relationship between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. DBT is often used for individuals who struggle with self-harm behaviors, such as self-mutilation (cutting) and suicidal thoughts, urges, or attempts. It has been proven clinically effective for those who struggle with out-of-control emotions and mental health illnesses like Borderline Personality Disorder.

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.

Life skills provide stability. They increase the strengths that you bring to recovery by equipping you with the tools you need to navigate daily life. During rehab, you'll develop these strengths through life skills training that focuses on both cognitive and behavioral abilities.

Nutrition therapy helps with detox and drug rehab treatment in Ohio. This treatment gives you the skills you need to develop healthy eating habits, which help you recover more quickly and maintain long term sobriety.

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.

Experiential therapy is a form of therapy in which clients are encouraged to surface and work through subconscious issues by engaging in real-time experiences. Experiential therapy departs from traditional talk therapy by involving the body, and having clients engage in activities, movements, and physical and emotional expression. This can involve role-play or using props (which can include other people). Experiential therapy can help people process trauma, memories, and emotion quickly, deeply, and in a lasting fashion, leading to substantial and impactful healing.

Amenities

Private Setting

Contact Information

(330) 253-3100

Website

340 S Broadway St
Akron, OH 44308

Get Help Now - 800-985-8516

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Reviews of Portage Path Behavioral Health

2.7/5 (91 reviews)

Google Reviews

2.7 (91 reviews)

1 month ago

Jeffery L Hurst

2 months ago

Don't trust them! You've been warned

Caitlin Parham

I ve been going here since 2015 and it was an amazing place now the receptionist are rude they don t help with any questions you have they just expect you to know how to do their job. It s honestly a joke your their to help people with their problems and to be honest you just cause more problems and stress that is unneeded.

Graal Quest

3 months ago

Kristen Krivach used to work here. She told me as I was recovering from alcohol abuse and choosing to be celibate until marriage after lots of sexual abuse & heartbreak, that I need to go out, get drunk and get laid. Literally. These therapists don't want to work on real people, they want to push their own lives onto you while you ramble little to no feedback.I've been seeing Lisa Renier for several years, expecting her to eventually notice patterns in my life. I've shared deeply personal and traumatic experiences with her:1. Family Abuse and Ostracism: I was ostracized for being gay. My family abused me in various ways: sexual, physical, verbal, spiritual, emotional, and financial. I haven't spoken to my family in 10 years due to their constant neglect and abuse. Instead of recognizing this as an accomplishment, she tells me I need to respect their decision to ostracize me.2. Loss and Trauma: Seven of my friends, most of whom were LGBT, died from overdose or suicide. A handful of other friends who shared trauma healing with me, acted on their abuse and assaulted me. I'm now breaking away from toxic relationships, which has left me feeling isolated. I've been waiting for disability approval for seven years. My circumstances prevent me from making friends due to poverty, lack of transportation, and unstable housing.Her Responses: She has called me a bully for defending my reputation and trying to help other family members escape their own abuse at the hands of my abusers. She claims I have no friends because I'm an angry person; not once has she echoed anything I've said back to her, acknowledged 7 dead friends I recently lost in the last 5 years. I guess if you don't acknowledge it, you can paint your own strawman of your client back to them as a figment to work on together instead of actually working on the client. It's disgusting. I wanted help with grief, she instead rolled her eyes and told me I'm lonely because I'm miserable and people just don't like me; it's insanely shocking. Actually I'm lonely and miserable because of sudden loss. I never asked her to help me find friends; I asked her to help me with loss. She insists my family has the right to neglect and abuse me and that I need to pull my big boy pants up and respect them as if 10 years estranged isn't real. She's a psychopath for a paycheck.Dismissive Attitude:She dismisses my siblings' abuse as "siblings being kids." I ask her how it might affect me, she says nothing. She rarely responds during sessions, allowing me to share my trauma without meaningful feedback, only to tell me to "get over it".She compares my extreme isolation and trauma to her own family issues, implying I should be fine because she is.Session Dynamics: She often lets me speak for an hour while rarely engaging, then moves on to another client. She minimized my experiences, suggesting nobody will ever completely understand me. She has called me difficult and outrageous, blaming me for being alone. She doesn't want to discuss how I became alone, and the horrors of assault, death, abuse, or LGBT oppression. Instead, she attacked me.Recent Incident: She defended my sister and her husband, despite their abusive behavior towards me including sexual abuse, and accused me of being a bully for wanting to warn my nephews. When I raised my voice in frustration, she rolled her eyes and mocked me. She's disgusting. This is a subsidized low-income clinic for a reason; the turnover rate is insanely high too. This woman has been there a long time, I can see why.Lack of Empathy: When I mentioned giving up my cat due to economic reasons, she dismissed it, comparing it to her own experience with a pet she didn't like.This therapist has consistently failed to validate my experiences or provide meaningful support. Instead of helping me heal, she makes me feel unheard and invalidated, turning therapy into a frustrating and unproductive experience.

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Kathryn Jeffrey

The people on the phone are plain rude. I only saw this lady who was leaving a handful of times and couldn t remember her name. Well you have to remember your prescribers name. Then I told her she wasn t even the one who prescribed it when I had to do an emergency refill due to her calling in sick and it wasn t even my full dose. Heard laughing in the background. Just annoying and rude tone of voice.

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Adam Addie Vicca

4 months ago

Ridiculous place which does not care about their patient(s) well being, and are entirely rude from the secretary to the nurse. Lest not forget the psychiatrists as well! Akron location.

Response from the owner1 year ago

Hi Marstal, Thank you for leaving a review. We are sorry to hear that your experience at Portage Path was unsatisfactory. We would like to invite you to complete the following survey so that we can better understand how we can improve. I have made a note of your complaint & and we are working to better serve our clients. Link to our Survey: https://www.portagepath.org/submit-feedback/

Theresa Graham

For decades. . I was so broken. Absolutely no hope. It took years to break down my walls. As kind as they were. I couldnt believe that I really mattered. But year after year of going there. Each person that I knew that worked there smiled and said Hi Theresa. I called pp. My happy place. They cared. And when I started to get better. They were so happy for me. And when I started having health issuesThey always asked how i was doing. Its not a job. We are not just clients. They truly cared and want us happy. I will never forget any of them. I lovevthem all. I want them blessed, like they have blessed.me and so many others.

Tracey Hamilton

6 months ago

This is the most unprofessional place I have ever seen. They have zero empathy for their patients. The front desk employees are lazy and all they do is gossip about what they did the weekend. I went in for an appointment which was on the computer. The front desk staff was asked to check the room and set up the computer for my appointment. The staff stated that the room was being used but never once got up out the chair to check. A young lady from upstairs had to come down and set up the computer for my appointment. This used to be a really good place for counseling. Now they are just selfish, unprofessional and rude. If you don't want to work in the field of mental health then why don't you go do something else? Don't show up to work for a check. These are people's lives we're talking about.

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