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Drug & alcohol rehab centers in Cincinnati, OH

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67 treatment centers in and around Cincinnati, reviewed against accreditation and licensing standards. Filter by level of care, what you can pay, and who the program is built for. Below the listings: what rehab costs here, how to pay for it, and a note from one of our experts.

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	Covedale Treatment Services	5122 Glencrossing Way, Cincinnati, OH 45238 Pinnacle Covedale Treatment Services offers substance use care in Cincinnati, Ohio. The goal is to provide accessible treatment to anyone who needs it. Their team understands that starting recovery takes courage, and they will walk the journey with you. Convenient Treatment Options Pinnacle provides flexible options so guests can get the care they need on their schedule. They provide outpatient…	Detox Inpatient Outpatient	Medicaid Private insurance
	Addiction Services Council	2828 Vernon Place, Cincinnati, OH 45219 Addiction Services Council is a community-based addiction treatment center in Cincinnati, Ohio offering outpatient care, assessment and referral services for people affected by substance use disorders. The organization provides counseling, family education, case management, crisis intervention, peer recovery support and school-based prevention. Clients and families may value its accessible, community-focused model that welcomes lower-barrier entry to care. Flexible Outpatient Care…	Outpatient	Medicaid
	ASAP Cincinnati	9403 Kenwood Road Suite C-111, Cincinnati, OH 45242 ASAP is an outpatient substance abuse and mental health center for teens in Cincinnati, Ohio. Their programs are unique because they have a rolling entry model and recommend that experienced members give positive recovery examples for beginners. Some of the services offer pre-treatment groups for teens who experiment infrequently, but some, like their intensive outpatient program, are designed to intervene…	Outpatient	Private insurance
	BrightView Cincinnati Addiction Treatment Center	446 Morgan Street, Cincinnati, OH 45206 BrightView Cincinnati Addiction Treatment Center is an outpatient addiction treatment program in Cincinnati, Ohio offering same day and next day access to medication for addiction treatment, counseling and recovery support services. The center specializes in treating opioid use disorder, alcohol use disorder and cooccurring mental health challenges in adults, young adults, men and women. BrightView's whole person model pairs evidence…	Detox Outpatient	Medicaid Private insurance
	BrightView Colerain Addiction Treatment Center	6527 Colerain Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45239 Brightview Colerain Addiction Treatment Center is in Cincinnati, Ohio. They provide substance abuse services. They offer intensive and general outpatient programs. They believe in treating the disease of addiction with compassion and knowledge. Their phone lines are open 24/7, and they have online scheduling available. Appointments may be open the same day they’re scheduled. Medication assisted treatment is effective alongside…	Detox Outpatient	Medicaid Private insurance
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	Center for Addiction Treatment Cincinnati	830 Ezzard Charles Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45214 The Center for Addiction Treatment is located in Cincinnati, Ohio. It’s a substance addiction facility for adults. Your continuum of care begins with a thorough assessment to determine your needs. They have medication assisted treatment available using FDA-approved medicines like Suboxone and Vivitrol. These meds are effective at reducing drug cravings and withdrawal symptoms. Their intensive outpatient and residential services…	Detox Inpatient Outpatient	Medicaid Private insurance
	Cincinnati VA Medical Center	3200 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45220 Cincinnati VA Medical Center is a US Department of Veterans Affairs medical center in Cincinnati, Ohio providing comprehensive mental health and substance use treatment for eligible Veterans. The facility offers both outpatient and inpatient behavioral health services as part of coordinated whole person care. Veterans appreciate the integrated approach that connects mental health support with primary and specialty medical services…	Detox Inpatient Outpatient	Private insurance
	First Step Home	2203 Fulton Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45206 First Step Home is a women focused addiction treatment center in Cincinnati, Ohio offering a full continuum of care from withdrawal support through residential and outpatient treatment to long term housing. The center serves adult women, including pregnant and postpartum mothers with programs designed to address substance use disorders and cooccurring mental health needs. Clients appreciate the family-centered approach, onsite…	Detox Inpatient Outpatient Women	Medicaid
	Hotel California by the Sea Cincinnati	4705 Lake Forest Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45242 Hotel California by the Sea Cincinnati is a substance use treatment center in Cincinnati, Ohio, providing addiction and co-occurring mental health care for adults and young adults. Located on Lake Forest Drive, the program offers a continuum of care that includes detox, residential/inpatient treatment and outpatient services. With an emphasis on dual diagnosis care and medication-assisted treatment, the center supports…	Detox Inpatient Outpatient	Private insurance
	Joseph House Inc	3304 Colerain Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45225 Joseph House is a veteran-exclusive addiction treatment provider in Cincinnati, Ohio serving Greater Cincinnati clients who are facing substance use challenges and homelessness. The organization offers a full continuum of care including residential treatment, intensive outpatient, outpatient services, aftercare and transitional housing delivered by licensed and certified professionals. Clients may benefit from the caring staff, strong veteran-focused community and life-changing…	Inpatient Outpatient	Medicaid
	Lighthouse Youth Services	401 East McMillan Street, Cincinnati, OH 45206 Lighthouse Youth Services provides many services for children and youth. This includes foster and adoption, homeless and behavioral health services. Most of their programs are free or covered by Ohio Medicaid. They offer wrap-around services that give you the care and resources they need. It doesn't matter why they sought help in the first place, Lighthouse Youth Services will get…	Outpatient	Medicaid
	New Direction Treatment Services	1612 Chase Avenue #1, Cincinnati, OH 45223 New Direction Treatment Services (NDTS) is a small, private counseling center in northern Cincinnati, Ohio. They provide a range of behavioral health services, most of which focus on helping those with addictions find freedom through nonmedical means. NDTS also offers mental health and substance use assessments, which can give you key insights useful for finding the best services for you.…	Outpatient
	Sunrise Treatment Center West side	6460 Harrison Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45247 Sunrise Treatment Center West Side is an outpatient addiction treatment center located on Cincinnati's west side, offering comprehensive substance use disorder treatment and dual diagnosis mental health services. The center provides individual counseling and group therapy, family therapy and medication assisted treatment through a multidisciplinary team of licensed counselors, social workers and medical professionals. Sunrise emphasizes customized care planning, relapse…	Detox Outpatient	Medicaid
	Talbert House Walnut Hills Gateways	2621 Victory Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45206 Talbert House Walnut Hills Gateways is an outpatient facility in Cincinnati, Ohio. They serve adults struggling with substance use disorder and mental health conditions. You can access flexible approaches that help you tend to daily responsibilities while focusing on healing. They work with most major insurance companies, including Medicare and Medicaid. A great thing I noticed is that they offer…	Outpatient	Medicaid Private insurance
	Talbert House Western Hills	4968 Glenway Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45238 Talbert House Western Hills is an outpatient addiction treatment and behavioral health center on Glenway Avenue in Cincinnati, Ohio. This center serves adults, adolescents and children with substance use and co occurring mental health conditions. Its services include screening and assessment, individual and group counseling, case management, peer support and medication assisted treatment. It works directly with Hamilton County courts…	Detox Outpatient	Medicaid Private insurance
	The Crossroads Center	311 Martin Luther King Drive East, Cincinnati, OH 45219 The Crossroads Center is a CARF accredited nonprofit behavioral healthcare agency offering addiction treatment and mental health services in Cincinnati, Ohio and Hamilton County. The center provides residential and outpatient care for substance use disorders, co-occurring mental illness and opioid addiction with specialized programs for adults, adolescents and women. With roots dating back to 1951, The Crossroads Center emphasizes safe,…	Detox Inpatient Outpatient Women	Medicaid Private insurance
	Spero Health Cincinnati	5310 Rapid Run Rd Suite 200, Cincinnati, OH 45238 Spero Health Cincinnati is an outpatient drug and alcohol rehab in Cincinnati, Ohio. They're providing substance use treatment for adults and young adults who are facing opioid, alcohol and other substance use disorders. They're located at 5310 Rapid Run Road. I like their holistic approach. They offer outpatient care, MAT treatment, counseling and recovery support. I'm also impressed by the…	Detox Inpatient Outpatient	Private insurance
	Sunrise Treatment Center - Forest Park	680 Northland Blvd, Cincinnati, OH 45240 Sunrise Treatment Center – Forest Park is a rehab located in Cincinnati, Ohio. Sunrise Treatment Center – Forest Park specializes in the treatment of addiction.	Detox Inpatient Outpatient	Private insurance
	Talbert House ADAPT for Men and Women	3009 Burnet Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45219 Talbert House ADAPT for Men and Women is a substance use treatment program in Cincinnati, Ohio offering residential and outpatient services for adults navigating recovery through the Hamilton County Drug Court. ADAPT serves as a structured alternative to incarceration for individuals charged with drug driven felony offenses. The program combines evidence based addiction treatment with accountability measures, reintegration support and gender…	Inpatient Outpatient	Medicaid Private insurance
	Legacy Healing Center Cincinnati	4990 E Galbraith Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45236 Legacy Healing Center is a drug and alcohol rehab in Cincinnati, Ohio that operates from the Kenwood area. Its programs include medical detox and residential care. They also offer outpatient treatment and dual diagnosis services as well as sober living and aftercare with counseling provided alongside MAT. They are a luxury boutique treatment center. Massage Therapy and Acupuncture Luxury Therapies…	Detox Inpatient Outpatient	Private insurance
	Resurge Recovery	5241 Montgomery Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45212 Resurge Recovery is an outpatient addiction treatment center on Montgomery Road in Cincinnati, Ohio that's focused on adults and young adults with substance use disorders. It offers intensive outpatient and traditional outpatient programs, counseling, family sessions and medication assisted treatment with buprenorphine and naltrexone. They can also refer you if you need inpatient care to partner facilities. Anti-Trafficking and Workplace…	Detox Inpatient Outpatient	Private insurance
	UC Health on Harvey	3131 Harvey Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45229 UC Health Addiction Sciences is a multidisciplinary outpatient substance use disorder treatment program operating within UC Health Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience in Cincinnati. The program serves adults 18 years and older with evidence based therapies, including cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, the Matrix Model and contingency management. These are useful in the treatment for opioid, alcohol, tobacco and other substance…	Detox Inpatient Outpatient	Private insurance
	Bethesda Oak Alcohol and Drug Outpatient Treatment	619 Oak St, Cincinnati, OH 45206 Bethesda Oak Alcohol and Drug Outpatient Treatment is a rehab located in Cincinnati, Ohio. Bethesda Oak Alcohol and Drug Outpatient Treatment specializes in the treatment of addiction.	Outpatient	Private insurance
	Seacrest Recovery Center Cincinnati	1 Triangle Park Dr, Cincinnati, OH 45246 Seacrest Recovery Center offers substance abuse treatment in Cincinnati, Ohio. They understand the nuances of recovery and provide proven techniques to help people overcome the challenges of addiction. Relatable Treatment Many people facing addiction believe that others can’t understand the challenges they face every day. At Seacrest Recovery Center, the founder is in long-term recovery. The staff provides traditional and…	Outpatient
	Central Clinic Behavioral Health – FAIR HOPE	2208 Reading Road, Cincinnati, OH 45202 Central Clinic Behavioral Health is a nonprofit provider of integrated behavioral health and substance use treatment in Cincinnati, Ohio serving children, families and youth from its location at 2208 Reading Road. This site houses two coordinated programs, Family Access to Integrated Recovery and Hope for Children and Families, offering assessment and referral, care management and therapeutic services. The programs use…	Outpatient	Medicaid Private insurance

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What to know about rehab in Cincinnati

How We Rank Listings

Every facility on Addictions.com is evaluated against a consistent set of criteria so that listings reflect the realities of care rather than marketing budgets. Each facility receives a Rehab Score based on operational signals, third-party accreditations, the range of evidence-based services offered, accepted payment methods and verified user feedback. Sponsored advertisers may appear higher in search results and are clearly labeled.

We weigh the following factors when ordering Cincinnati listings:

Third-party accreditation from The Joint Commission, CARF, NAATP or LegitScript
Range of levels of care offered, from medical detox through aftercare
Acceptance of public payers such as Ohio Medicaid and Medicare
Availability of specialty programs for veterans, women, LGBTQ+ clients and people with co-occurring disorders
Operational signals including licensure status and length of time in service

Listings are reviewed regularly and updated when new accreditation, services or facility information becomes available.

Rehab in Cincinnati: What to Know

Cincinnati anchors the Greater Cincinnati metropolitan area in Hamilton County, Ohio, and currently has 69 drug and alcohol rehab facilities serving the city and surrounding communities. The local treatment landscape spans detox, residential, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient and standard outpatient care, with strong representation of programs that address co-occurring mental health conditions. Cincinnati residents can also access the broader network of rehab centers across Ohio when local capacity is full or a specialized program isn't available locally.

Public behavioral health in Hamilton County is coordinated by the Hamilton County Mental Health and Recovery Services Board, which funds and oversees a network of more than two dozen contracted provider agencies. Central Connection, the Board's 24/7 access line at 513-558-8888, serves as the standardized entry point into publicly funded services for uninsured and Medicaid-enrolled residents. Major local providers include Talbert House, Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services, the Center for Addiction Treatment, The Crossroads Center, First Step Home and the Urban Minority Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Outreach Program (UMADAOP).

The opioid crisis has shaped the region's response infrastructure for nearly a decade. The Hamilton County Addiction Response Coalition, formed in 2015 during the height of the heroin epidemic, coordinates outreach, harm reduction and quick-response work across the county. The coalition's quick response team connects people who have survived an overdose with treatment and continuing support, and the county has invested millions in residential treatment, counseling and medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder.

Substance use patterns in Cincinnati continue to be dominated by fentanyl. The Hamilton County Coroner's Office has reported that fentanyl and fentanyl-related substances were involved in roughly 82% of overdose deaths in recent years, and the office has flagged the emergence of newer synthetics like cychlorphine in the local drug supply. At the same time, the county recorded its lowest annual overdose death total in more than a decade in 2025, which local officials have credited to expanded treatment access and overdose-prevention efforts. Anyone considering treatment for opioid use disorder in Cincinnati has access to a wide range of medication-assisted options, including methadone, buprenorphine and naltrexone, across multiple providers.

Cincinnati is geographically accessible from the Tri-State region. Residents of Northern Kentucky and Southeastern Indiana frequently use Cincinnati programs, and several local providers operate satellite locations in surrounding counties.

County behavioral health authority Hamilton County Mental Health and Recovery Services Board

24/7 public-system access Central Connection at 513-558-8888

Major health systems TriHealth, UC Health, Mercy Health, The Christ Hospital

Harm reduction infrastructure Hamilton County Public Health SAFE Services and Caracole

Lead coalition Hamilton County Addiction Response Coalition

Cost of Rehab in Cincinnati

The cost of addiction treatment in Cincinnati is anchored by the broader Ohio market, where the average cost of drug and alcohol rehab is roughly $56,688 without insurance. Ohio ranks 25th nationally for treatment affordability, and prices in Cincinnati tend to track close to the state average rather than the higher figures seen in coastal metros. The actual amount a person pays depends heavily on the level of care, length of stay, insurance coverage and whether the facility is in-network with their plan.

What affects the cost of rehab in Cincinnati

Two people attending two different programs in Cincinnati can pay very different amounts for what appears to be the same level of care. The factors below explain most of that variation. Verifying your insurance benefits before admission is the single most useful step for understanding what you will actually owe.

Treatment setting inpatient, residential, or outpatient

Program length 28, 60, or 90 days

Amenities standard vs. luxury or executive facilities

Insurance plan and in-network status

Intensity of medical and psychiatric services

Co-occurring mental health treatment, when needed

Sliding-scale fees, scholarships, or county-funded slots

How to Pay for Rehab in Cincinnati

Across Cincinnati's 69 drug and alcohol rehab facilities, payment options are broad and most facilities accept multiple sources of funding. The numbers below reflect how many local facilities accept each payment type. Most Cincinnati programs work with more than one of these.

Cincinnati's mix of public and private providers means that almost every resident has at least one realistic path to paying for treatment. The sections below explain how the most common payment routes work locally.

Medicare

Twenty-four Cincinnati facilities accept Medicare, which covers addiction treatment for adults 65 and older and for younger adults with qualifying disabilities. Medicare Part A covers inpatient detox and residential treatment provided in a hospital setting, while Part B covers outpatient counseling, group therapy, medication management and most forms of medication-assisted treatment. Medicare Advantage plans (Part C) often include additional behavioral health benefits and may waive certain copays. For a fuller breakdown of how Medicare covers addiction treatment, including 2025 changes to opioid treatment program reimbursement, review your specific plan documents alongside the facility's billing office.

Medicaid

Thirty-eight Cincinnati facilities accept Ohio Medicaid, which is the largest single payer for substance use treatment in the county. Ohio Medicaid covers the full continuum of care, including medically supervised detox, residential treatment, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, standard outpatient, peer recovery support and medication-assisted treatment with methadone, buprenorphine and naltrexone. Ohio Medicaid operates through managed care organizations including Buckeye Health Plan, CareSource, Molina Healthcare, AmeriHealth Caritas Ohio, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Humana Healthy Horizons and UnitedHealthcare Community Plan. Hamilton County residents who are uninsured or eligible for Medicaid can call Central Connection at 513-558-8888 to be screened and connected to a Medicaid-contracted provider.

Military Benefits

Veterans living in Cincinnati have direct access to the Cincinnati VA Medical Center's Substance Dependence Program at 3200 Vine Street, which provides outpatient, residential and medication-assisted treatment for substance use disorder, often alongside care for PTSD and other co-occurring conditions. Fourteen non-VA Cincinnati facilities accept TRICARE, the health benefit program for active-duty service members, retirees and their families. Additional resources for veterans and military families are also available through Vet Centers and community providers contracted with the VA.

Insurance and Private Pay

Forty-seven Cincinnati facilities accept private health insurance, and 61 accept self-payment. Most major commercial carriers operating in Ohio cover at least some addiction treatment in their plans, though specifics vary widely by plan tier, network design and prior-authorization rules. Confirming benefits before admission, asking the facility's billing team to do a courtesy verification and requesting a written cost estimate are all reasonable steps to take before committing to a program.

Aetna
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
Cigna
Humana
Medical Mutual of Ohio
Molina Healthcare
Paramount Health Care
UnitedHealthcare

Other Low-Cost Options

Twenty Cincinnati facilities offer sliding-scale fees based on income, and 27 provide some form of financial assistance, scholarship or grant funding to reduce out-of-pocket costs. Hamilton County's behavioral health system also funds treatment slots at contracted nonprofit providers for residents who can't pay. People struggling to afford care should also ask whether the facility participates in Ohio's State Opioid Response (SOR) grant-funded programs, which can cover medication-assisted treatment, counseling and recovery housing at no cost for eligible clients.

Free Treatment Programs

One Cincinnati facility offers fully free treatment. Free care is harder to find than reduced-cost or sliding-scale care, and waitlists are common when it is available. Additional pathways to no-cost treatment include county-funded slots through the Hamilton County Mental Health and Recovery Services Board, faith-based residential programs and rehab scholarships offered directly by national and regional providers.

Levels of Care Available in Cincinnati

Cincinnati offers a full continuum of addiction treatment, with 28 medical detox facilities, 25 inpatient rehab programs, 1 partial hospitalization program, 1 intensive outpatient program and 60 standard outpatient clinics. Forty-three programs also treat co-occurring mental health conditions, and 13 sober living homes support people in early recovery.

Medical Detox

Medical detox is the first phase of treatment for people who are physically dependent on alcohol, opioids, benzodiazepines or other substances. Twenty-eight Cincinnati facilities provide medically supervised detox, typically lasting between three and seven days depending on the substance and the person's medical history. Detox is rarely sufficient on its own, with nearly all Cincinnati detox providers connecting clients to continuing inpatient or outpatient care at discharge.

Inpatient Rehab

Twenty-five Cincinnati facilities offer inpatient rehab, also called residential treatment. Programs typically run 28, 60 or 90 days and combine individual therapy, group therapy, family counseling and recovery skill-building in a structured live-in environment. Inpatient care is often recommended for people with severe substance use disorders, repeated relapse or unstable home environments.

Partial Hospitalization and Intensive Outpatient

Cincinnati's partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient capacity is more limited than its inpatient and standard outpatient capacity. These mid-intensity options serve people who need more support than a weekly outpatient appointment but don't require residential care. People considering these levels of care should also look at programs in nearby Cincinnati suburbs and across the Tri-State, which may have additional intensive outpatient programs available.

Standard Outpatient and Dual Diagnosis

Sixty Cincinnati programs provide standard outpatient care, making it by far the most widely available level of treatment locally. Forty-three programs are equipped to treat co-occurring mental health conditions such as co-occurring depression, anxiety disorders, PTSD and bipolar disorder alongside substance use. Dual diagnosis programming is particularly important in Cincinnati given the high rate of co-occurring conditions documented by the Hamilton County Mental Health and Recovery Services Board.

Sober Living and Aftercare

Thirteen Cincinnati sober living homes provide structured, substance-free housing for people transitioning out of residential treatment or working to stabilize in early recovery. Sober living typically pairs with outpatient programming and peer support to form a continuing care plan. Stable rehab aftercare is consistently associated with better long-term recovery outcomes.

Specialty Programs in Cincinnati

A large share of Cincinnati's 69 facilities offer specialty programming designed for specific populations or substance use patterns. Specialty programs aren't a separate level of care; they're a way of tailoring evidence-based treatment to the lived experience and clinical needs of a particular group.

Free and Low-Cost Rehab Resources in Cincinnati

Cincinnati and Hamilton County have built one of the more developed regional safety nets for substance use treatment in Ohio. The resources below are organized by category and represent verified public, nonprofit and governmental services available to residents at low or no cost.

Crisis Lines and 24/7 Access

If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department. For mental health and substance use crises that don't require an emergency room visit, the resources below provide free, confidential support. The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline also offers suicide prevention resources and crisis support around the clock.

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Call or text 988. Free, confidential support 24/7 for people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.
SAMHSA National Helpline. 1-800-662-HELP (4357). Free, confidential, 24/7 treatment referral and information service for individuals and families facing substance use or mental health concerns.
Central Connection (Hamilton County MHRSB). 513-558-8888. 24/7/365 standardized entry point into Hamilton County's publicly funded behavioral health system.
Mental Health Hotline. 513-281-CARE (2273). 24-hour telephone support specializing in suicide prevention and crisis situations.
Psychiatric Emergency Services (PES). 513-584-8577. Adult psychiatric crisis response.

County Health Department

Hamilton County Public Health. 250 William Howard Taft Road, Cincinnati, OH 45219. 513-946-7800. The county health department coordinates harm reduction, NARCAN distribution and overdose surveillance for non-Cincinnati areas of Hamilton County. https://hamiltoncountyhealth.org/
Cincinnati Health Department. 3101 Burnet Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45229. 513-357-7200. Provides public health services within Cincinnati city limits, including HIV and hepatitis C testing relevant to people who use drugs. https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/health/
Hamilton County Mental Health and Recovery Services Board. 2350 Auburn Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45219. 513-946-8600. Funds and oversees the county's public behavioral health system. https://www.hcmhrsb.org/

Community Treatment Providers

Talbert House. 2600 Victory Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45206. 513-751-7747. Comprehensive nonprofit provider offering residential, outpatient and recovery housing services. https://www.talberthouse.org/contact/
Center for Addiction Treatment (CAT). 830 Ezzard Charles Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45214. 513-381-6672. Provides detox, residential, and outpatient SUD services, including for uninsured residents. CAT.org
Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services. 1501 Madison Rd., 2nd Floor, Cincinnati, OH 45206. 513-354-5200. Mental health and substance use services with a focus on co-occurring disorders. https://www.gcbhs.com/
First Step Home. 2203 Fulton, Cincinnati, OH 45206. 513-961-4663. Residential treatment program for women, including pregnant women and women with children. https://firststephome.org/
UMADAOP Cincinnati. 2230 Park Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45206. 513-541-7099. Culturally specific prevention and treatment services for minority communities. https://www.cincyumadaop.org/

Harm Reduction

Hamilton County Public Health SAFE Services. Stigma-Free Access for Everyone (formerly the Cincinnati Exchange Project) provides syringe exchange, naloxone, fentanyl test strips and overdose-prevention education at multiple mobile and fixed sites across the county. Text "Locations" to 22999 for current schedule. https://hamiltoncountyhealth.org/services/overdose-prevention/safe-services/
NARCAN Distribution Collaborative. 513-309-1522 or [email protected]. Provides free Narcan and overdose-response training to Hamilton County residents.
Caracole Harm Reduction Program. 4138 Hamilton Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45223. 513-399-6969. Operates a 24/7 harm reduction vending machine with free naloxone, fentanyl test strips and safer-use supplies, plus HIV and hepatitis C testing. https://caracole.org/safer-use-supplies/

Veterans and Military

Cincinnati VA Medical Center Substance Dependence Program. 3200 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45220. Main line 513-861-3100 x4821; intake 513-475-6367. Comprehensive SUD services including detox, residential, IOP, outpatient, and medication-assisted treatment for veterans. https://www.va.gov/cincinnati-health-care/locations/cincinnati-va-medical-center/
Veterans Crisis Line. Dial 988 and press 1, or text 838255. Free, confidential crisis support for veterans, service members and their families. https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/

Government and Medicaid Pathways

Ohio Medicaid Consumer Hotline. 1-800-324-8680. Helps residents apply for and navigate Ohio Medicaid managed care plans. https://www.ohiomh.com/
Ohio MHAS Treatment Locator. The Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services maintains a statewide directory of certified providers at mha.ohio.gov
FindTreatment.gov. SAMHSA's national, free, confidential treatment locator covering all licensed providers in the Cincinnati area. https://findtreatment.gov./

Faith-Based and Peer Support

Alcoholics Anonymous, Cincinnati Intergroup. 513-351-0422. Local meeting directory and 24-hour support for people seeking AA meetings across Greater Cincinnati. https://aacincinnati.org/
Narcotics Anonymous, Greater Cincinnati. 513-820-2947. Meeting information and peer support for people in recovery from drug addiction. https://nacincinnati.com/meetings/
Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center, Cincinnati. 3001 Gilbert Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45207. 513-762-5660. Faith-based long-term residential recovery program at no cost to participants. https://cincinnatiarc.salvationarmy.org/

University and Student Services

University of Cincinnati Counseling and Psychological Services. 513-556-0648. Mental health and substance use support for UC students. https://www.uc.edu/campus-life/caps.html
Xavier University Health and Counseling Services. 513-745-3022. Counseling and referral support for Xavier students. https://www.xavier.edu/health-wellness/counseling/

Drug and Alcohol Use Statistics in Cincinnati

Hamilton County recorded 194 overdose deaths in 2025, the lowest annual total in more than a decade and a substantial decline from a peak of 567 deaths in 2017. Fentanyl continues to drive the local overdose picture, and cocaine has become a larger share of drug seizures in recent years. The data below reflects the most recent county and state figures available, with citations linking to the original sources. For broader context, the CDC and SAMHSA also publish national substance use statistics that show how Cincinnati compares to similar metros.

Local officials have credited the recent decline in overdose deaths to expanded medication-assisted treatment, broader naloxone distribution, the work of the Hamilton County Addiction Response Coalition's quick response team and growing harm reduction infrastructure. At the same time, the appearance of newer synthetic opioids like cychlorphine in the local supply, alongside steady increases in stimulant-involved deaths, suggests the crisis is shifting rather than ending.

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