Skip to content

Options that fit your needs and accept your insurance.

  • Real-time help available 24/7.
  • Instantly check rehab coverage.
  • Personalized admissions guidance.
(888) 674-0062

Confidential Admissions Guidance

Get Help Now

Spero Health - Akron

Drug Rehab Center in Akron, Ohio

  • Substance Abuse
  • Opioid Addiction

Spero Health - Akron is a CARF-accredited addiction treatment facility located in Akron, Ohio that offers detoxification, aftercare support, and various levels of outpatient care, acceptance of private health insurance, evidence-based practices and aftercare programs for its clients.

About This Akron, OH Facility

Spero Health - Akron is an Addiction Treatment Facility in Akron, Ohio that provides comprehensive care to those suffering from substance abuse and opioid addiction. This facility offers a variety of levels of care, ranging from an inpatient detox program to aftercare support and outpatient services. Additionally, this facility is accredited by CARF, which is dedicated to ensuring and improving the quality of care provided by addiction treatment centers across the nation.

At Spero Health - Akron, treatment for addiction and substance abuse is tailored to the individual and all levels of care include individual therapy, group therapy, family counseling, and medication management. The goal of this facility is to work with each person to help them reach their full potential, and to develop the skills needed to maintain sobriety and a healthy lifestyle. The staff at Spero Health - Akron is dedicated to providing the highest level of care and empowering individuals to take control of their recovery. With the help of the team and the quality accreditation provided by CARF, individuals receive a safe and effective treatment plan designed to meet their unique needs.

Genders
  • Male
  • Female
  • Gender Exclusive Center
  • Ages
  • Children
  • Teenagers
  • Adults
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Modality
  • Individuals
  • Couples
  • Family
  • Groups
  • Additional
  • LGBTQ+ Allied
  • Hearing Impaired
  • Veteran Specific
  • Accreditations

    CARF

    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.

    Conditions and Issues Treated

    Rehab centers exist in Akron, OH to help individuals bounce back from substance abuse, which is an umbrella term for drug and alcohol addiction. Drug addiction refers to the use of illegal drugs and improper use of prescription drugs. Centers like Spero Health - Akron provide individuals a chance to access individual and group therapy that can be monumental for recovery.

    Substance abuse includes all problems that stem out from using various psychoactive substances. It is also a diagnostic term used by Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) to define the mental and physical impairment or distress caused by misuse and overuse of certain substances in a period of 12 months.

    Opioid addiction involves addiction to legal or illegal opioids. It may happen very quickly with any opioid use. Sometimes within a matter of days. Opioid addiction is a known as a high-risk factor for future heroin addiction.

    Opioid withdrawal can be extremely uncomfortable and lead the user to continue to use even if they want to quit. Stopping using an opioid requires careful medical observation. Sometimes the withdrawal can persist for many weeks, which can put the user at a high risk for relapse.

    It is recommended to receive inpatient treatment and a medically supervised detox like those offered at Spero Health - Akron in Akron, OH, OH, to manage the withdrawal process while learning lasting tools to maintain recovery. In some circumstances medications can be used to manage opioid addiction.

    Levels of Care Offered

    This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Aftercare Support, Detox, Outpatient, with additional therapies available as listed below.

    Detoxification is a process that allows the patient to stop using opioids without experiencing severe withdrawal symptoms. This can be necessary for those who have been addicted for a long period of time or who are struggling with chronic pain.

    During this process, addicts will receive medication and psychological support from doctors and other medical professionals until they can control their cravings.

    Outpatient treatment can be considered the lowest intensity level of addiction treatment in Akron, OH. It is ideal for early phase addiction or lower intensity addictions. Spero Health - Akron peer group support, 12-step programs, and individual counseling may still be involved.

    After treatment, addiction treatment can be frightening for newly sober people. Aftercare support provided by Spero Health - Akron is designed to give resources and help on a continued basis. It can involve finding housing in and around Ohio, setting up 12-step meeting groups, continued medical monitoring, and counseling.

    Spero Health - Akron‘s Therapies & Programs

    Individual therapy aims to identify the core issues that would have led the patient to substance abuse and address the root cause effectively. Patients find the therapist as a person who they can trust. It helps them to open up and discuss personal and sensitive issues, which they may not be comfortable discussing in a group.

    Family therapy is a set of therapeutic approaches that assumes that the entire family is a system. It utilizes the strengths and resources of the family to help the patient refrain from resorting to substance abuse. It helps to repair relationships and improve communication between family members.

    Group therapy happens at Spero Health - Akron in a controlled group environment, as opposed to a one-on-one setting. It supports Akron, OH patients’ recovery by offering a sense of comfort and letting them know that they are not alone. Through shared conversations, patients also learn to develop faith and understanding and gain insight on their addictions.

    Payment Options Accepted

    For specific insurance or payment methods please contact us.
  • Health Insurance
  • Self-Pay / Cash
  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • Military Insurance
  • IHS/Tribunal/Urban
  • State-Financed
  • Sliding Scale
  • Is your insurance accepted?
    Ask an expert, call (888) 674-0062

    Additional Details

    Specifics, location, and helpful extra information.
    Spero Health - Akron Location and Directions
    Address Information1493 S. Arlington Street
    Akron, Ohio 44306 Phone Number(234) 274-5827 Meta DetailsUpdated November 25, 2023
    Staff Verified

    Patient Reviews

    There are no reviews yet. Be the first one to write one.

    Akron, Ohio Addiction Information

    Ohio is suffering from a drug abuse problem that is costing thousands of its residents their lives every single year. Opioids, particularly Fentanyl and heroin, are the leading drugs in the state. The state ranks in the top 10 for illicit use of painkillers. Opioid-related overdose rates in Ohio are by far some of the highest in the country.

    The condition of drug addiction and abuse is quite worse in Akron, Ohio. In 2015, there were 434 overdose deaths in Akron, which increased from previous years. The average age users are getting addicted to drugs is 13. There are plenty of opportunities for fun and recreation in this friendly Southern town. Newly sober people will find plenty of support from the local addiction treatment community.

    Treatment in Nearby Cities
    Centers near Spero Health - Akron
    Community Health Center - Coburn Street
    838 Coburn St, Akron, OH 44311
    IBH Addiction Recovery Center
    3445 S Main St, Akron, OH 44319
    Catholic Charities - Summit County
    812 Biruta St, Akron, OH 44307
    1735 S Hawkins Ave, Akron, OH 44320
    Oriana House - Crisis Team
    15 Frederick Ave, Akron, OH 44310
    VANTAGE Aging - Behavioral Health Solutions
    2279 Romig Rd, Akron, OH 44320
    Portage Path Behavioral Health - Barberton
    105 5th St SE, Barberton, OH 44203
    Fresenius Medical Care at Edwin Shaw Rehabilitation
    405 Tallmadge Rd, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
    Edwin Shaw Rehabilitation Hospital - Broadway Street
    330 E Broadway St, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221


    The facility name, logo and brand are the property and registered trademarks of Spero Health - Akron, and are being used for identification and informational purposes only. Use of these names, logos and brands shall not imply endorsement. RehabNow.org is not affiliated with or sponsored by Spero Health - Akron.