10 Penfield Avenue, Akron, OH 44310
Portage Path Behavioral Health – Psychiatric Emergency Services provides drug and alcohol treatment from its location at 10 Penfield Avenue in Akron, Ohio. It is a nonprofit provider. The Psychiatric Emergency Services program is operated by Portage Path Behavioral Health.
Levels of care offered here include detox (medically supervised withdrawal), medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and co-occurring (dual diagnosis) mental health treatment. 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.
Portage Path Behavioral Health – Psychiatric Emergency Services accepts Medicare, Medicaid, military insurance (TRICARE), private health insurance, and cash or self-payment. 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. Sign language services are available for deaf and hard-of-hearing clients.
Portage Path Behavioral Health – Psychiatric Emergency Services is accredited by The Joint Commission and licensed or certified by the state mental health department.
Support services include discharge planning, naloxone and overdose education, outcome follow-up after discharge, and housing services.
Payment assistance (check with facility for details) · Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)
| Licensing & accreditation | State mental health department, The Joint Commission |
|---|---|
| Ages accepted | Young Adults, Adults, Seniors |
| Language services | Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing, Other languages (excluding Spanish), Farsi |
| Operated by | Private non-profit organization |
10 Penfield Avenue
Akron, OH 44310
Facility's own contact330-434-1214 · portagepath.org
Portage Path Behavioral Health – Psychiatric Emergency Services lists the following levels of care: detox, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and dual diagnosis. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.
According to SAMHSA data, Portage Path Behavioral Health – Psychiatric Emergency Services accepts medicare, medicaid, military insurance (tricare), 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. Portage Path Behavioral Health – Psychiatric Emergency Services provides detoxification (medically supervised withdrawal) services, including alcohol detoxification, benzodiazepines detoxification, cocaine detoxification, methamphetamines detoxification, and opioids detoxification.
Yes. Portage Path Behavioral Health – Psychiatric Emergency Services reports accreditation from The Joint Commission. Accreditation means the facility meets independent quality and safety standards.
Portage Path Behavioral Health – Psychiatric Emergency Services accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. Specialized groups include clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders.
Admission usually starts with a phone screening and insurance check, followed by an assessment. You can contact Portage Path Behavioral Health – Psychiatric Emergency Services directly at 330-434-1214. To compare Portage Path Behavioral Health – Psychiatric Emergency Services with other options and verify your insurance, call our admissions helpline at (877) 847-2855. Our helpline is not affiliated with Portage Path Behavioral Health – Psychiatric Emergency Services.
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