The Nord Center

6140 S Broadway Elyria, OH 44053
Outpatient

About The Nord Center

The Nord Center provides outpatient treatment and recovery for adults affected by substance use disorders in Lorain, Ohio. They focus on creating positive outcomes that lead to healthy and productive lifestyles. They also address co-occurring disorders. This is when someone is simultaneously dealing with substance misuse and mental conditions.

Outpatient substance use recovery is attractive due to the flexibility it offers clients. It doesn’t involve the intensive therapeutic intervention that characterizes inpatient treatment. Sessions are normally designed to fit your tight schedule. This allows you to maintain your full job while receiving care. However, you should only consider outpatient care when you have moderate to mild substance use challenges.
The Nord Center gives you a full set of tools and resources to support lasting recovery. Their clinical team includes experts in substance use therapy. They’re grounded in personalized care delivery using clinically proven models. The program involves comprehensive assessment, personalized treatment planning and counseling.
They offer individual and group counseling that may use proven techniques like cognitive (CBT) and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT). These models help you recognize behavioral changes, manage emotions and deal with triggers in healthier ways. They enable you to uncover the root causes of your substance misuse and build strong coping skills to prevent relapse. The goal is to maintain lasting sobriety.
Their integrated treatment for co-occurring disorders blends addiction therapy with psychiatric care. The latter may include psychiatric assessment, psychotherapy and medication management. This innovative approach helps you address both addiction and mental health issues and build a solid base for lasting recovery.
Their discharge or aftercare services may involve referral to peer based groups like AA/NA for ongoing support. They may also connect you to community resources like stable housing, job placement and educational opportunities. These give you extra support to stay on track with your recovery after treatment.

Latest Reviews

Tiffany Zawada
1 month ago on Google
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Late by three minutes I was scrambling to find the number to my provider which I was never given and marked a no show. Then after I explained everything to the operator I was hung up on. The providers are decent but heaven forbid you're three minutes late for a phone call. Ever since Riveon took over they have made it harder to get help when you really need it.
Response from the owner3 weeks ago
Hi Tiffany, thank you for the review. We are sorry that you had a negative experience. Please contact Client Rights Officer, Andrew Arbogast, if you would like to share the details with him. The phone number is 440-204-4330 Monday through Friday from 9AM to 5PM.
Luna
1 month ago on Google
1
Called to make an appointment today for my medication and they told me a missed an appointment back in September. Never got an email, phone call or text. All the receptionist said was my phone number and I confirmed. Still doesn t change the fact that they didn t contact me whatsoever. Now I can t get an appointment because THEY messed up. Now I have to wait even longer to find someone else to give me my medicine. I don t even know why I even tried to come back to this place. Ran very shitily with rude people.
Response from the owner2 weeks ago
Luna, we are sorry that your experience was not favorable. If you would like to share more specific feedback to help us serve you better, please contact Client Rights Officer, Andrew Arbogast, to discuss your concerns. The phone number is 440-204-4330 Monday through Friday from 9AM to 5PM.
Maxx
4 months ago on Google
1
I had a mental breakdown due to abuse in the home and when my parents called them to the house, I told them what my parents were doing to me. (Broken bones, bruises, bite marks, ect.) They instead wrote that I was abusing my parents and had me committed to Elyria UH, where I had my rights violated for 12 hours until I was forcibly released. My parents have since given me a black eye, concussion and multiple bruises.You should be ashamed.
Response from the owner1 month ago
Maxx, we are sorry that your experience was not favorable. If you would like to share more specific feedback to help us serve you better, please contact Client Rights Officer, Andrew Arbogast, to discuss your concerns. The phone number is 440-204-4330 Monday through Friday from 9AM to 5PM.
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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.

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.
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.
partial-hospitalization iconPartial Hospitalization Program
Designed for individuals with moderate to severe addictions, a partial hospitalization program (PHP) provides a more intensive form of outpatient therapy. PHP treatment can serve as an alternative to inpatient hospitalization or as a step-down option after being discharged from a hospital or residential program. A partial hospitalization program typically requires a minimum of 20 hours weekly for an average of 90 days. Depending on your care plan, PHPs can include relapse prevention, medication management, and behavioral therapy services.

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. Exploring Recovery is a dual-diagnosis pretreatment group for adults that helps to determine benefits from reducing or eliminating use of alcohol or other substances.

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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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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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 (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.

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.

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 trainings involve all the skills a person must have in order to function successfully in the world. These include time management, career guidance, money management, and effective communication. Truly successful addiction recovery is based on the ability to not only live substance-free, but to thrive. Life skills teaches the practical necessities of functioning in society, which sets clients up for success in life, and therefore sobriety.

Recreational therapy (aka therapeutic recreation) uses creative and fun activities to help with addiction recovery. Recreational therapists lead patients in entertaining and engaging activities like sports or games; art (drawing, painting, sculpture); drama, music, and dance; and/or community outings (field trips) to improve patients' physical, social, and emotional well-being.

Amenities

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Staff & Accreditations

Staff

Don Schiffbauer, MBA, BSN, RN

CEO

Melissa Beck, MBA

CFO

Yvette Clemons, PH,D., LISW-S, LICDC

Chief Quality Officer

Bethany Goers, SHRM-SCP, CHHR, CHC

Chief Human Resources Officer

Accreditations

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is a branch of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Established in 1992 by congress, SAMHSA's mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on American's communities.

SAMHSA Listed: Yes

Contact Information

Phone icon (440) 233-7232
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6140 S Broadway
Lorain, OH 44053

Fact checked and written by:
Chika Uchendu
Edited by:
Peter Lee, PhD

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