420 Superior Street, Sandusky, OH 44870
Located at 420 Superior Street in Sandusky, Ohio, Erie County Detox Unit – Erie Cnty Health Dept/Comm Health Center is a government-operated addiction treatment provider. The Erie Cnty Health Dept/Comm Health Center program is operated by Erie County Detox Unit.
Levels of care offered here include detox (medically supervised withdrawal), residential (inpatient) treatment, intensive outpatient (IOP), standard outpatient counseling, and medication-assisted treatment (MAT). Clinicians use approaches such as motivational interviewing, Matrix Model, relapse prevention, substance use disorder counseling, and trauma-related counseling. For opioid use disorder, the program uses buprenorphine and naltrexone. It also prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder.
Payment options include government funding for substance use treatment, Medicaid, private health insurance, and cash or self-payment. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so verify benefits before admission.
The program accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. Services are available in Spanish. Sign language services are available for deaf and hard-of-hearing clients.
Erie County Detox Unit – Erie Cnty Health Dept/Comm Health Center is accredited by The Joint Commission and licensed or certified by the state department of health.
Support services include discharge planning, naloxone and overdose education, self-help groups, and housing services.
| Licensing & accreditation | State department of health, The Joint Commission |
|---|---|
| Ages accepted | Young Adults, Adults, Seniors |
| Language services | Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing, Spanish, Other languages (excluding Spanish), Any Chinese Language, Arabic, Farsi, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Hmong, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Tagalog, Vietnamese |
| Operated by | State government |
420 Superior Street
Sandusky, OH 44870
Facility's own contact419-626-5623 x5232
Erie County Detox Unit – Erie Cnty Health Dept/Comm Health Center lists the following levels of care: detox, inpatient / residential, intensive outpatient (IOP), outpatient, and medication-assisted treatment (MAT). Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.
According to SAMHSA data, Erie County Detox Unit – Erie Cnty Health Dept/Comm Health Center accepts government funding for substance use treatment, medicaid, private health insurance, and cash or self-payment. Your exact coverage depends on your plan and network status. You can check your benefits with your insurer, or call (877) 847-2855 for a free benefits check.
Yes. Erie County Detox Unit – Erie Cnty Health Dept/Comm Health Center provides detoxification (medically supervised withdrawal) services, including alcohol detoxification, benzodiazepines detoxification, cocaine detoxification, methamphetamines detoxification, and opioids detoxification.
Yes. Erie County Detox Unit – Erie Cnty Health Dept/Comm Health Center reports accreditation from The Joint Commission. Accreditation means the facility meets independent quality and safety standards.
Erie County Detox Unit – Erie Cnty Health Dept/Comm Health Center accepts young adults, adults, and seniors.
Admission usually starts with a phone screening and insurance check, followed by an assessment. You can contact Erie County Detox Unit – Erie Cnty Health Dept/Comm Health Center directly at 419-626-5623 x5232. To compare Erie County Detox Unit – Erie Cnty Health Dept/Comm Health Center with other options and verify your insurance, call our admissions helpline at (877) 847-2855. Our helpline is not affiliated with Erie County Detox Unit – Erie Cnty Health Dept/Comm Health Center.
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