Family Medical Centers – Ironton Lawrence County Area Community provides drug and alcohol treatment from its location at 120 North 3rd Street in Ironton, Ohio. It is a nonprofit provider. The Ironton Lawrence County Area Community program is operated by Family Medical Centers.
Patients can access standard outpatient counseling, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and co-occurring (dual diagnosis) mental health treatment. Clinicians use approaches such as brief intervention, cognitive behavioral therapy, contingency management/motivational incentives, motivational interviewing, and substance use disorder counseling. For opioid use disorder, the program uses buprenorphine and naltrexone. It also prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder.
Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, military insurance (TRICARE), private health insurance, cash or self-payment, and state-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid. A sliding fee scale based on income is available. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so verify benefits before admission.
The program accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. It offers specialized groups for clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders and clients who have experienced trauma. Sign language services are available for deaf and hard-of-hearing clients.
Family Medical Centers – Ironton Lawrence County Area Community is accredited by The Joint Commission and licensed or certified by the federally Qualified Health Center.
Support services include aftercare/continuing care, discharge planning, naloxone and overdose education, and outcome follow-up after discharge.