1735 South Hawkins Avenue, Akron, OH 44320
Located at 1735 South Hawkins Avenue in Akron, Ohio, Urban Ounce of Prevention – Behavioral Health Services Inc is a nonprofit addiction treatment provider. The Behavioral Health Services Inc program is operated by Urban Ounce of Prevention.
Patients can access intensive outpatient (IOP), standard outpatient counseling, co-occurring (dual diagnosis) mental health treatment, and telehealth therapy. Clinicians use approaches such as anger management, brief intervention, cognitive behavioral therapy, contingency management/motivational incentives, and motivational interviewing.
For payment, the facility accepts government funding for substance use treatment, Medicare, Medicaid, private health insurance, cash or self-payment, and SAMHSA funding/block grants. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so verify benefits before admission.
The program accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. It offers specialized groups for young adults and clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders. Sign language services are available for deaf and hard-of-hearing clients.
Urban Ounce of Prevention – Behavioral Health Services Inc is accredited by Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) and licensed or certified by the state substance use treatment agency, state mental health department, and SAMHSA certification for opioid treatment program (OTP).
Support services include aftercare/continuing care, discharge planning, naloxone and overdose education, and outcome follow-up after discharge.
| Licensing & accreditation | State substance use treatment agency, State mental health department, Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), SAMHSA certification for opioid treatment program (OTP) |
|---|---|
| Ages accepted | Young Adults, Adults, Seniors |
| Language services | Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing |
| Operated by | Private non-profit organization |
1735 South Hawkins Avenue
Akron, OH 44320
Facility's own contact330-867-5400 · uopbhs.org
Urban Ounce of Prevention – Behavioral Health Services Inc lists the following levels of care: intensive outpatient (IOP), outpatient, dual diagnosis, and telehealth. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.
According to SAMHSA data, Urban Ounce of Prevention – Behavioral Health Services Inc accepts government funding for substance use treatment, medicare, medicaid, private health insurance, cash or self-payment, and samhsa funding/block grants. 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.
Urban Ounce of Prevention – Behavioral Health Services Inc does not list detox services. If you need medically supervised withdrawal first, see detox programs or call (877) 847-2855 for help finding one.
Yes. Urban Ounce of Prevention – Behavioral Health Services Inc reports accreditation from CARF. Accreditation means the facility meets independent quality and safety standards.
Urban Ounce of Prevention – Behavioral Health Services Inc accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. Specialized groups include young adults, adult women, adult men, and 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 Urban Ounce of Prevention – Behavioral Health Services Inc directly at 330-867-5400. To compare Urban Ounce of Prevention – Behavioral Health Services Inc with other options and verify your insurance, call our admissions helpline at (877) 847-2855. Our helpline is not affiliated with Urban Ounce of Prevention – Behavioral Health Services Inc.
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