Portage Path Behavioral Health – Akron Clinic provides drug and alcohol treatment from its location at 340 South Broadway Street in Akron, Ohio. It is a nonprofit provider. The Akron Clinic program is operated by Portage Path Behavioral Health.
Its services include partial hospitalization (PHP), intensive outpatient (IOP), standard outpatient counseling, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), co-occurring (dual diagnosis) mental health treatment, and telehealth therapy. Clinicians use approaches such as anger management, brief intervention, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and relapse prevention. 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, Medicare, Medicaid, military insurance (TRICARE), private health insurance, cash or self-payment, and SAMHSA funding/block grants. 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. Services are available in Spanish. Sign language services are available for deaf and hard-of-hearing clients.
Portage Path Behavioral Health – Akron Clinic is accredited by The Joint Commission and licensed or certified by the state mental health department.
Support services include aftercare/continuing care, discharge planning, naloxone and overdose education, and outcome follow-up after discharge.