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Lake Geauga Recovery Centers - Mentor

Lake Geauga Recovery Centers - Mentor

  • Mentor, OH
  • Accredited
  • Drug Detox
  • Inpatient
  • Outpatient

Lake-Geauga Recovery Centers in Mentor, OH, is a nonprofit addiction treatment agency focusing on comprehensive care for adults. They offer residential and outpatient services, including medication-assisted treatment and counseling. Unique features include specialized programs like jail treatment and video therapy, ensuring accessibility regardless of financial constraints.

The mission of Lake-Geauga Recovery Centers is to promote lifelong recovery from addiction through education, prevention, and treatment, regardless of the individual's ability to pay. They have a three-year CARF accreditation and were awarded the 2020 Top 20 “Local Heroes” Community Impact Award.

  • Offers medication-assisted treatment using FDA-approved medications to manage cravings and reduce the risk of relapse.
  • Features specialized programs such as the Mike Link Driver Intervention Program and grief support groups.
  • Provides both residential and outpatient services, including video therapy for increased accessibility.
  • Includes recovery housing with separate facilities for men and women, each having 16-bed homes.

Lake-Geauga Recovery Centers specialize in treating addictions to alcohol, opioids, and other drugs. Their services benefit adults struggling with substance abuse by offering both physical and psychological support.

  • 1+ Accreditations
  • 15 Conditions Treated
  • Insurance Accepted
  • 10 Levels of Care
  • Speaks English, Spanish
  • 25 Therapies & Programs
  • Multiple Locations

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.

Staff

  • Melanie BlaskoPresident & CEOLicensed Professional Counselor Supervisor and Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor Clinical Supervisor.
  • Kerri LucknerChief Operating OfficerLicensed Professional Clinical Counselor Supervisor.
  • Charles TongChief Financial OfficerOversees financial operations of Lake-Geauga Recovery Centers.
  • Gary GottfriedRelations OfficerManages relationships for Lake-Geauga Recovery Centers.
  • Lillian KingstonDevelopment OfficerHandles development initiatives for Lake-Geauga Recovery Centers.
  • Dave HanlonDirector of Residential ServicesLicensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor Clinical Supervisor overseeing residential treatment programs.

Conditions and Issues Treated

Substance Abuse + Addiction Treatment

Rehab centers in Ohio exist to help individuals bounce back from substance abuse. Drug addiction refers to the use of illegal drugs and improper use of prescription drugs. Substance abuse includes all problems that stem out from using psychoactive substances. Centers like Lake Geauga Recovery Centers - Mentor are here to help.

Opioid + Opiate Addiction Treatment

Opioids are a set of drugs prescribed for pain relief. Opioid addiction for Ohio residents refers to the compulsive seeking of opioids, even when they are not required medically. Treatment involves medication-assisted therapy in which medicines, counseling, and behavioral therapies are all utilized at Lake Geauga Recovery Centers - Mentor.

Dual-Diagnosis

A dual-diagnosis describes two medical issues that are happening at the same time. They may or may not be related. Over 50% of people with an addiction in Ohio have another mental health condition. Screening for both addiction and any untreated mental health issue is essential, and individually managed by Lake Geauga Recovery Centers - Mentor.

Levels of Care

This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Aftercare Support, Detox, Drug Rehab, Dual-Diagnosis, Inpatient, Intensive Outpatient, Intervention, Outpatient, Residential, Sober-Living / Half-Way, with additional therapies available as listed below.

An addict may have to go through alcohol or drug withdrawal. While detox may be uncomfortable, it is not life-threatening. Detoxification allows the addict to rid the body of all traces of drugs or alcohol and gives the addict a clean slate for their recovery. In an inpatient or outpatient setting, detox can be managed medically.

Inpatient treatment takes place when a patient checks into a rehab facility. Patients at Lake Geauga Recovery Centers - Mentor receive round the clock care that includes detoxing and therapy. Although outpatient treatments are available, inpatient care is recommended as the first step in rehabilitation. The intensive and comprehensive treatment sets patients on a path for drug free living.

Lake Geauga Recovery Centers - Mentor offers an Intensive Outpatient Program is for those who need intensive care but prefer to spend the majority of their time in the comfort of their own home. The rehabilitation services differ in length and intensity. They are customized to meet the needs of the patient.

An outpatient treatment program is set up to help with alcohol or drug addiction, or a co-occurring disorder. The patient must attend the Ohio facility for their therapy and other programs but are able to return home each night. The frequency of mandatory attendance decreases after much of Lake Geauga Recovery Centers - Mentor‘s program is complete.

Sober living houses reinforce healthy living behaviors and can help prevent relapse. They are designed to feel more like a home with greater independence and privacy. A sober living house in Mentor, OH managed by Lake Geauga Recovery Centers - Mentor might incorporate random drug screening, curfews, rotating chores, group meetings.

Residential treatment programs are those that offer housing and meals in addition to substance abuse treatment. Rehab facilities that offer residential treatment allow patients to focus solely on recovery, in an environment totally separate from their lives. Some rehab centers specialize in short-term residential treatment (a few days to a week or two), while others solely provide treatment on a long-term basis (several weeks to months). Some offer both, and tailor treatment to the patient’s individual requirements.

Not everyone who struggles with addiction in Ohio is ready to go into a treatment program. For these individuals, intervention services may help. Friends and family of the individual can call and set up an intervention. We have a professional come and lead the discussion.

Aftercare support refers to the follow-up care provided after the initial rehab program. The quality of aftercare support plays an important role in preventing relapses and sustains recovery. Aftercare support at Lake Geauga Recovery Centers - Mentor is personalized according to the needs of the patient in Ohio.

Therapies & Programs

Individual therapy refers to one-on-one psychotherapy between a patient and their Lake Geauga Recovery Centers - Mentor therapist. Individual therapy seeks to help identify the issues that drive and contribute to a client’s addiction or alcoholism. Another goal of individual counseling is to assist the client to learn how to manage their lives without alcohol or drugs.

Addiction is a family disease. Family therapy is a common tool that is used during inpatient treatment. While living with active addiction in Mentor, Ohio, it is impossible for family members not to be affected. In order to have the greatest chances for long term sobriety, healing any family trauma and dysfunctional communications is important. Family therapy aims to heal and rebalance unhealthy roles and habits.

Group therapy occurs in a group setting as opposed to a one on one setting. It benefits patients by providing a feeling of support and letting them know they are not alone. Patients at Lake Geauga Recovery Centers - Mentor also learn to build trust and understanding and gain perspective through discussions.

After experiencing trauma, it’s crucial to look for a facility that can provide trauma therapy. This approach zeroes in on the traumatic incidents that a patient has encountered in the past, recent or not. It’s been widely known that trauma can make an individual resort to alcohol or other substances to mask their troubles and pain. Trauma can originate from domestic violence, sexual abuse, an early encounter with death, sexual assault, and many more. The goal of trauma therapy at Lake Geauga Recovery Centers - Mentor in Mentor, OH is to help the patient see beyond the trauma and move forward. Mental health professionals will facilitate the patient’s journey and see to it that he or she is no longer a victim of his or her traumatic experiences and has wholly regained his or her personal power.

When it comes to maintaining sobriety, people who quit recovery without developing life skills are disadvantaged. While teaching life skills at Lake Geauga Recovery Centers - Mentor is difficult, support with aftercare helps patients learn these skills over time. Life skills include getting a career, living in a good environment, self-care, and finance management, all in Mentor, OH.

A 12-Step Program is a common method that is used to treat addiction. This format is used for both drug and alcohol treatment. It is extremely popular and successful for large numbers of people. It is a relatively simple set of steps that are done continuously in order to move through life with awareness, accountability and honesty. 12-Step programs are available in most every city in the Unites States. They are available in person, electronically and virtually through phone or web-based meetings.

Payment Options

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  • Health Insurance
  • Self-Pay / Cash
  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • Military Insurance
  • IHS/Tribunal/Urban
  • State-Financed
  • Sliding Scale
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    • Gender
      Female, Male
    • Age
      Adults (20+), Seniors (65+), Teenagers
    • Modality
      Family, Group, Individuals
  • Smoking Allowed
  • Hearing-Impaired
  • Ownership
    Non-Profit

    Lake Geauga Recovery Centers

    Listed May 26, 2020

    Updated July 25, 2024

    Mentor, Ohio Addiction and Treatment

    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.

    Mentor, OH has a drug abuse and addiction problem. The number of adolescents in Ohio who use illicit drugs has increased by 16%. Some people may turn to drugs to cope with stress or problems in their lives. Many drug treatment options are available for those looking to get sober. Some of the most common include inpatient and outpatient rehab, 12-step programs, and therapy.

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