Portage Path Behavioral Health

792 Graham Rd
Ste C
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221

Portage Path Behavioral Health OH 44221

About Portage Path Behavioral Health

Portage Path Behavioral Health, located in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio is a private alcohol and drug rehab that offers treatment for a variety of substance abuse addictions including co-occurring mental health disorders. They offer flexible outpatient addiction therapy allowing patients to live at home while receiving regular treatment. Additional levels of care offered include recovery housing, 12-step therapy, and intervention services.

Specialty rehab programs at Portage Path Behavioral Health include tailored care focusing on women's specific needs and experiences, gender-specific addiction treatment addressing unique challenges faced by men, and specialized drug rehab for veterans, addressing combat-related trauma and reintegration.

Portage Path Behavioral Health has received accreditations from The Joint Commission.

Latest Reviews

Adrianna Guzman
1 month ago on Google
5
I ve been a patient at Portage Path- Graham Rd site for over 4 years now. It took a couple tries to find a psychiatrist and therapist that felt right, but I eventually found Sean Blake and Julie Ashkar. Having them both on my team has been instrumental into how well I m doing mentally and emotionally. I can t thank either of them enough for sticking with me over the last few years. Julie, she never gave up on finding a medication regimen that worked for me and listened to every word single I had to say each session, never rushed me or made me feel like we were on a time crunch. I can t thank her enough for seeing me through these years. Sean, he listens to understand me, not to just reply. He truly wants his patients to walk away feeling even just a little better. Thank you to Julie and Sean!
tyler durden
1 month ago on Google
5
Julie Ashkar is an amazing therapist who is kind, compassionate, and caring (and hilarious). Very thankful to have had her and since I started seeing her my life has never been better. Thanks for everything Portage Path and Julie!
Holly Litton
1 month ago on Google
5
Julie Ashkar has been seeing me over a year and has taken such good care of me, because of her I'm on the right medications doing better !

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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.

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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.

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.
12-step icon12-Step
Many treatment centers base their recovery models on the 12 step programming standard, which combines intensive peer support with spiritual, psychological, and emotional growth. Participants in 12 step recovery programs are expected to regularly attend group meetings, which are free, anonymous, peer-led, and open to the public. They are also required to select a sponsor to guide them through the recovery journey. These programs deploy spiritual principles to foster participants' self-understanding, forgiveness, acceptance, and accountability.
sober-living iconSober Living Homes
A sober living home in Ohio is often recommended for those completing a drug rehab program. When you leave the structured setting of rehab, returning home can trigger relapse due to the abrupt change in environment. Men's and women's sober living homes act as transitional spaces to continue developing tools for recovery before fully re-entering society. It gives you time to adjust to the demands of life, in a setting that is free from substances.
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.

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.

Mental health rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from mental illnesses like bipolar disorder, clinical depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and more. Mental health professionals at these facilities are trained to understand and treat mental health issues, both in individual and group settings.

Programs

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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.

With trauma therapy, you can reclaim your life after witnessing or experiencing a traumatic event. Therapists help you process the memories, which promotes emotional healing and enables you to build resilience to navigate future challenges and triggers.

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.

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.

Accreditations

The Joint Commission, formerly known as JCAHO, is a nonprofit organization that accredits rehab organizations and programs. Founded in 1951, the Joint Commision's mission is to improve the quality of patient care and demonstrating the quality of patient care.

Joint Commission Accreditation: Yes

Contact Information

Phone icon (330) 928-2324
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792 Graham Rd
Ste C
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221

Fact checked and written by:
David Bugg
Edited by:
Kerry Nenn, BSW

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3.4 (38 reviews)
Adrianna Guzman
1 month ago
5

I ve been a patient at Portage Path- Graham Rd site for over 4 years now. It took a couple tries to find a psychiatrist and therapist that felt right, but I eventually found Sean Blake and Julie Ashkar. Having them both on my team has been instrumental into how well I m doing mentally and emotionally. I can t thank either of them enough for sticking with me over the last few years. Julie, she never gave up on finding a medication regimen that worked for me and listened to every word single I had to say each session, never rushed me or made me feel like we were on a time crunch. I can t thank her enough for seeing me through these years. Sean, he listens to understand me, not to just reply. He truly wants his patients to walk away feeling even just a little better. Thank you to Julie and Sean!

tyler durden
1 month ago
5

Julie Ashkar is an amazing therapist who is kind, compassionate, and caring (and hilarious). Very thankful to have had her and since I started seeing her my life has never been better. Thanks for everything Portage Path and Julie!

Holly Litton
1 month ago
5

Julie Ashkar has been seeing me over a year and has taken such good care of me, because of her I'm on the right medications doing better !

Cherarae Weisend
1 month ago
5

I was working in the medical care field as a clinical mental health therapist. Throughout the years, I had the opportunity to interact with a vast variety of psychiatric providers. I can tell you with the utmost confidence that Julie Ashkar is a truly exceptional provider. She came highly recommended to me by my previous co-worker, so her reputation preceded her in the best of ways. Julie is an extraordinary woman, professional, and an overall just good human being. In my experience, it is challenging to find individuals who truly care about us and our general well-being. However, this woman has been a game changer in my life, and I can only imagine the impact her presence has on so many others. Thank you, Julie Ashkar, for your existence and the time, energy, and effort that you have devoted to your patients. We will always remember you!

Safety Pippen (SafetyPippen)
1 month ago
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Mike Shteyngarts
2 months ago
5

Julie has been wonderful and always listens to my concerns and is down to earth not just another provider. I highly recommend

Kwanisha Thomas
3 months ago
5

Mary Reagan
3 months ago
5

My experience with Dr. Julie Ashkar was very productive. She was so kind and lighthearted. She also listened to my ALL of my concerns and we were able to come up with a comfortable plan for myself. The facility was very clean and has a calm vibe.

Savannah Miller
3 months ago
5

I have Roxanne as my therapist and Julie as my psychiatrist. I have what I consider to be the most fantastic women duo to help guide me through achieving a sense of normalcy and to give me the tools to lead a happy, healthy and bright life. Julie has really been the most fantastic psychiatrist I have ever had. She has truly done so much for me such as giving me a correct diagnosis and the best medications I could be on that have changed my life exceptionally. Julie also got me into a a group therapy program at portage path. Her getting me into that program impacted me so greatly that I felt well enough to enroll in college and work towards goals in my life. She also cares about my physical health and helped me understand the importance of caring for my body properly. She has changed my life. Roxanne has been the first therapist I have ever truly deeply connected with on a level I find difficult to achieve with any of the ones I have ever had before personally. She is also the first to look into my body image/trauma and support me through my journey of healing and body acceptance, instead of just telling me to "eat a salad" like my past therapists have. Her passion she has in seeing her clients thrive shines through every session we have together and I am so thankful everyday to have had her as my therapist.Both of these women have saved my life, I hope to work with them for as long as possible, I have had nothing but wonderful experiences and unconditional support from them. I am eternally grateful! My life has changed for the better and I'm the healthiest mentally I have ever been in my life.

Abbi V
3 months ago
5

I absolutely love going to Portage Path! It s always stress-free and quick! What makes me look forward to going most is seeing Julie Ashkar! She is always so pleasant, professional, helpful and great company to have!

Elizabeth Gosset
3 months ago
5

Julie is amazing! She has helped me so much. She's very knowledgeable. She really listens and cares for her patients well being.

Sunny Short
3 months ago
5

I see Julie Ashkar for medication management and she's top notch. She really listens to me, takes me seriously, and makes it very easy to advocate for myself. I'm extremely happy with her and I've been seeing her for years. I've seen therapists at this location, like Cindy and Sean, they're both fantastic and insightful. And case manager Mark was EXTREMELY helpful. They work on a sliding scale so that's a huge plus for me. Front desk people are sweet as hell, shout out Meghan ! Highly recommend this place

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