Drug & alcohol rehab centers in Akron, OH

Our directory organizes Akron treatment providers to help you compare real options quickly, not to promote any single facility. Listings draw on verified program data, including levels of care offered, accepted payment types, accreditation status, and the specialty populations a provider serves.

We prioritize facilities that hold recognized accreditation from the Joint Commission or CARF, maintain appropriate state licensure through the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS), and clearly disclose the services they provide.

Providers that accept a broad mix of payment options, including Medicaid and self-pay, and those offering specialized tracks appear alongside general programs so you can weigh the metrics that fit your situation.

• Accreditation and state licensure verified where available
• Range of care levels, from medical detox through outpatient
• Accepted insurance and payment options, including Medicaid
• Specialty programming for specific populations

Akron is the seat of Summit County and the anchor of a metro area of roughly 700,000 residents in northeast Ohio. The directory currently lists 33 treatment facilities in and around the city, spanning medical detox, residential care, and outpatient services.

When you are comparing addiction treatment options locally can also browse the full Ohio rehab directory to see how Akron fits within the wider state system.

Behavioral health services in Summit County are coordinated by the County of Summit Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services (ADM) Board, which funds and oversees a network of local provider agencies.

Among the most established are CHC Addiction Services on East Market Street, Portage Path Behavioral Health, and the ADM Crisis Center operated by Oriana House, which houses a 24-hour detox unit in the heart of Akron. Together, these agencies form the backbone of publicly funded treatment access for city residents.

Fentanyl continues to drive the local overdose picture. Statewide, fentanyl was involved in 79% of Ohio overdose deaths in 2024, and Summit County officials have repeatedly pointed to fentanyl, methamphetamine, and cocaine as the substances behind fatal overdoses in the county.

Understanding fentanyl overdose risk is central to why local providers emphasize rapid access to detox and medication-assisted treatment.

There is meaningful progress to note. Summit County recorded 176 overdose deaths in 2024, a sharp decline from 203 in 2023, mirroring a statewide drop that public health officials attribute in part to expanded naloxone distribution and treatment access.

That said, the county still counts dozens of nonfatal overdoses every month, and demand for detox and residential beds remains high.

The cost of treatment in Akron varies widely depending on the level of care, program length, and whether you use insurance. There is no single price, but statewide averages give a useful benchmark for what full programs can run before insurance is applied.

Because published cost data is reported at the state level rather than the city level, the figures below reflect Ohio averages; Akron costs generally track close to these numbers.

These figures represent the cost of a full program without insurance, which is rarely what a patient actually pays. Most people use some combination of insurance, Medicaid, sliding-scale fees, or financial assistance to bring costs down.

Before ruling out any level of care on price alone, it is worth confirming your coverage, since insurance often makes higher levels of care more affordable than they first appear. Several factors shape the final price:

Across the 33 facilities listed in Akron, payment options are broad. Most accept self-payment and private insurance, and a strong majority participate in Medicaid, which is a critical access point in Summit County. The grid below shows how many local facilities accept each payment type.

Understanding how each of these works can help you plan for care without letting cost become a barrier to starting.

Akron offers a full continuum of care, with 16 facilities providing medical detox, 15 offering inpatient rehab, 31 delivering outpatient services, and 17 equipped to treat co-occurring mental health conditions alongside substance use.

Medical detox is often the first step for people physically dependent on alcohol, opioids, or benzodiazepines. Akron's supervised detox options, including the 24-hour unit at the ADM Crisis Center, manage withdrawal safely under medical oversight before a person transitions into ongoing treatment.

For those who need structure and round-the-clock support, residential treatment provides a live-in setting with intensive therapy and medical care. Inpatient programs suit people with severe use, unstable home environments, or prior relapses.

Most local capacity is in outpatient rehab and intensive outpatient programs, which let people live at home while attending scheduled treatment. This flexibility works well for those with work, school, or family responsibilities and for people stepping down from higher levels of care.

Because so many overdoses in Summit County involve opioids, medication-assisted treatment is a core offering at several Akron providers, combining medications like buprenorphine or methadone with counseling and behavioral therapy.

Facilities that treat co-occurring disorders can also address co-occurring depression and other mental health conditions, which frequently accompany substance use. After structured treatment ends, continuing care and sober living support help protect early recovery.

Many Akron facilities tailor treatment to specific populations, recognizing that recovery needs differ by age, gender, background, and life circumstance. The programs below reflect the specialty tracks most represented among local providers.

Alcohol remains the most commonly treated substance locally, with 23 facilities offering programs for alcohol use disorder. Given the fentanyl-driven overdose crisis, 15 facilities also provide dedicated care for opioid use disorder, often incorporating medication-assisted treatment.

Gender-specific programming is widely available, with 18 women's and 18 men's tracks, and 18 programs serve young adults, whose treatment needs often differ from those of older patients. For former service members, three facilities offer rehab resources for veterans and military, and two provide LGBTQ+ affirming addiction care.

Beyond licensed treatment facilities, Akron and Summit County offer a network of crisis lines, public health services, and harm reduction programs at no cost. The resources below can connect residents to immediate help, naloxone, and treatment referrals regardless of ability to pay.

Summit County saw significant progress against overdose deaths in 2024, though the toll remains serious. The county recorded 176 overdose deaths in 2024, a 39% decrease from the 203 deaths in 2023, part of a broader statewide decline in fentanyl-related deaths.

Fentanyl still drives the crisis, and understanding opioid use disorder remains central to local prevention and treatment efforts. The figures below capture the most recent county and state data.

The decline mirrors a statewide trend: Ohio saw one of the largest drops in opioid overdose deaths in the nation after the mid-2023 national peak, which public health researchers link to both a changing drug supply and expanded naloxone and treatment access.

Local officials caution that progress is fragile and continue to prioritize harm reduction and rapid treatment entry. For national context, see broader substance use statistics.