Drug & alcohol rehab centers in Toledo, OH

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	Toledo Treatment Services	115 S Reynolds Rd, Toledo, OH 43615	Detox Inpatient Outpatient	Private insurance	Toledo Treatment Services is located in a bustling suburban community just under 20 minutes east of downtown Toledo. They assist clients struggling with alcohol or opioid use. Services they offer include medication assisted treatment, case management, and telehealth support. There's also a specialized treatment track for pregnant women in recovery. Through these approaches, you'll build recovery skills for success. Most…
	Midwest Recovery Center	7540 New West Road, Toledo, OH 43617	Outpatient		Midwest Recovery Center is an addiction and mental health treatment facility in Toledo, Ohio for adults with substance use disorders and co-occurring conditions. Their goal is to provide structured, personalized treatment that allows clients to heal while maintaining their work, family and daily responsibilities. Flexible Addiction Treatment Midwest Recovery Center specializes in outpatient addiction care for alcohol, opioid, stimulant and…
	New Concepts	111 South Byrne Road, Toledo, OH 43615	Outpatient	Medicaid Private insurance	In Toledo, Ohio, New Concepts offers mental health and substance use counseling for teens and adults. They offer medication-assisted treatment, intensive outpatient and non intensive outpatient programs as well as case management, crisis intervention, and personalized recovery plans. They offer Suboxone and Vivitrol as options to treat opioid addiction. They offer group, family and individual counseling sessions. Depending on the…
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	Unison Health Starr Avenue	1425 Starr Avenue, Toledo, OH 43605	Detox Outpatient	Medicaid Private insurance	Unison Health is a group of mental health and behavioral health clinics across six locations in Ohio. The Starr Avenue Clinic is located in a suburban corner of Toledo, the state's fourth largest city. Toledo is located on Lake Erie and the Maumee River, renowned for its manufacturing in the automotive and glass industries. Ohio RISE Program Unison Health Clinics…
	Unison Health Woodruff Avenue	544 East Woodruff Avenue, Toledo, OH 43604	Detox Outpatient	Medicaid Private insurance	The East Woodruff location of Unison Health is one of several outpatient clinics in Toledo. Here they provide substance use treatment for ages 11 and up. They have different tracks for teens and adults. Treatment includes individual, group, and family counseling and may also include medication-assisted treatment. They accept many commercial insurance plans as well as self-pay clients. They provide…
	Zepf Center Health and Wellness Center	2272 Collingwood Boulevard, Toledo, OH 43620	Inpatient Outpatient	Medicaid Private insurance	Zepf Center Health and Wellness Center is a drug and alcohol rehab in Toledo, Ohio offering trauma informed substance use and behavioral health care within a network serving Lucas County for over 50 years. They focus on whole client recovery integrating behavioral and social care needs. Medical Withdrawal Management and MAT Treatment often begins with medically monitored withdrawal management or…
	Ohio Treatment Center	4747 Monroe St, Toledo, OH 43623	Detox Inpatient Outpatient	Private insurance	Ohio Treatment Center is a drug and alcohol rehab in Toledo, Ohio offering flexible substance use and mental health treatment for adults. Founded in part by people in recovery from the Toledo area, the center emphasizes individualized community-rooted care for substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. Multiple Outpatient Treatment Programs Care typically begins with an assessment to match clients with…
	Philio New Concepts	111 S Byrne Rd, Toledo, OH 43615	Outpatient	Private insurance	Philio New Concepts, also known as New Concepts, provides comprehensive community behavioral health treatment in Toledo, Ohio. Walk-ins are available Mondays through Thursdays. Toledo is a major industrial city on the western shores of Lake Erie. It’s known as Glass City because of its historic glass industry. It's Ohio's fourth largest city with key attractions that include the world renowned…
	Team Recovery Toledo	4352 W Sylvania Ave Suite A, Toledo, OH 43623	Detox Inpatient Outpatient	Private insurance	Team Recovery Toledo is an addiction treatment center in Toledo, Ohio that offers a full continuum of care from medical detox through outpatient services and certified recovery housing. The program supports adults recovering from substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. Treatment Options for Addictions Treatment can begin with medically supervised detox or ambulatory detox which provides support as…
	Unison Health Cherry Street	1212 Cherry Street, Toledo, OH 43608	Detox Outpatient	Medicaid Private insurance	Unison Health Cherry Street is a substance use treatment program in Toledo, Ohio. The clinic serves adults as well as child and youth clients making it a rare integrated access point for families navigating recovery together. As part of a nonprofit regional behavioral health network Unison Health takes an evidence based and whole person approach that treats addiction and mental…
	TASC of Northwest Ohio	3330 Glendale Ave, Toledo, OH 43614	Detox Inpatient Outpatient	Private insurance	TASC of Northwest Ohio is a CARF-accredited behavioral health provider in Toledo specializing in services for criminal justice involved clients across Northwest Ohio. TASC's mission centers on breaking cycles of addiction and recidivism by meeting high-risk clients where they are and guiding them toward stability and recovery with renewed community connection. The organization offers counseling and case management, crisis intervention,…
	T. Whitehead Recovery Center	2044 Genesee St, Toledo, OH 43605	Detox Inpatient Outpatient	Private insurance	The T. Whitehead Recovery Center is a recovery house and program center located in East Toledo, Ohio. Men who have completed substance abuse treatment can apply to live here. They must agree to follow the rules, stay sober and do their share of chores and contribute to household expenses. This center is often referred to as a three fourths house…
	OhioGuidestone Toledo	1832 Adams St, Toledo, OH 43604	Detox Inpatient Outpatient	Private insurance	OhioGuidestone is a community behavioral healthcare organization. They provide mental health and substance use disorder treatment services. The network has multiple facilities, including the ReadyCare walk-in clinic in Toledo, Ohio. The clinic provides medication assisted treatment (MAT) for eligible individuals. This clinic serves adults aged 18 and over only. OhioGuidestone’s mission is to provide paths for achievement, growth, and lifelong…
	Naomi Transitional Housing	2321 Warren St, Toledo, OH 43620	Detox Inpatient Outpatient	Private insurance	NAOMI (New Attitude on My Image) Transitional Housing is a nonprofit residential treatment provider in Toledo, Ohio certified by Ohio Mental Health and Addiction Services and accredited by CARF. The organization exclusively serves adult women recovering from alcohol and substance abuse including those with co-occurring mental health disorders and trauma histories, domestic violence backgrounds and women recently released from prison.…
	Zepf Center Woodruff	424 West Woodruff Avenue, Toledo, OH 43604	Outpatient	Medicaid Private insurance	Zepf Center Woodruff is a substance use treatment provider in Toledo, Ohio offering integrated addiction and behavioral health care for all ages. The Woodruff Avenue location provides intensive outpatient services and medication assisted treatment as well as crisis care and case management. Telehealth options are available for eligible clients. What kinds of addiction treatment are offered? Zepf Center Woodruff provides…
	A Renewed Mind Adams Street	1832 Adams Street, Toledo, OH 43604	Outpatient	Medicaid Private insurance	A Renewed Mind Adams Street is a rehab located in Toledo, Ohio. A Renewed Mind Adams Street specializes in the treatment of addiction.
	A Renewed Mind Tremainsville	1776 Tremainsville Road, Toledo, OH 43613	Detox Outpatient	Medicaid Private insurance	A Renewed Mind Tremainsville is a rehab located in Toledo, Ohio. A Renewed Mind Tremainsville specializes in the treatment of addiction.
	Court Diagnostic and Treatment Center	1946 North 13th Street Suite 230, Toledo, OH 43604	Outpatient	Medicaid	Court Diagnostic and Treatment Center is a rehab located in Toledo, Ohio. Court Diagnostic and Treatment Center specializes in the treatment of addiction.
	Glenbeigh Outpatient Center of Toledo	3425 Executive Parkway Suite 207, Toledo, OH 43606	Outpatient	Medicaid Private insurance	Glenbeigh Outpatient Center of Toledo is a rehab located in Toledo, Ohio. Glenbeigh Outpatient Center of Toledo specializes in the treatment of addiction.
	Harbor Behavioral Health 22nd Street	123 22nd Street, Toledo, OH 43604	Outpatient	Medicaid Private insurance	Harbor Behavioral Health 22nd Street is a rehab located in Toledo, Ohio. Harbor Behavioral Health 22nd Street specializes in the treatment of addiction.
	Harbor Woodley Road	3909 Woodley Road, Toledo, OH 43606	Detox Outpatient	Medicaid Private insurance	Harbor Woodley Road is a rehab located in Toledo, Ohio. Harbor Woodley Road specializes in the treatment of addiction.
	Lutheran Social Services	2149 Collingwood Boulevard, Toledo, OH 43620	Detox Outpatient	Medicaid Private insurance	Lutheran Social Services is a rehab located in Toledo, Ohio. Lutheran Social Services specializes in the treatment of addiction.
	NAOMI	2321 Warren Street, Toledo, OH 43620	Outpatient Women		NAOMI is a rehab located in Toledo, Ohio. NAOMI specializes in the treatment of addiction.
	National Youth Advocate Program Toledo	1219 Jefferson Avenue, Toledo, OH 43604	Outpatient	Medicaid Private insurance	National Youth Advocate Program Toledo is a rehab located in Toledo, Ohio. National Youth Advocate Program Toledo specializes in the treatment of addiction.
	Rescue Mental Health and Addiction Services	3350 Collingwood Boulevard, Toledo, OH 43610	Detox Inpatient Outpatient	Medicaid Private insurance	Rescue Mental Health and Addiction Services is a rehab located in Toledo, Ohio. Rescue Mental Health and Addiction Services specializes in the treatment of addiction.
	VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System Toledo VA Clinic	1200 South Detroit Avenue, Toledo, OH 43614	Inpatient Outpatient	Medicaid Private insurance	VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System Toledo VA Clinic is a rehab located in Toledo, Ohio. VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System Toledo VA Clinic specializes in the treatment of addiction.
	Zepf Center Ashland	2005 Ashland Avenue, Toledo, OH 43620	Detox Inpatient Outpatient	Medicaid Private insurance	Zepf Center Ashland is a rehab located in Toledo, Ohio. Zepf Center Ashland specializes in the treatment of addiction.
	Zepf Center – Maumee House	1028 Linden Lane, Toledo, OH 43615	Detox Inpatient	Medicaid Private insurance	Zepf Center – Maumee House is a rehab located in Toledo, Ohio. Zepf Center – Maumee House specializes in the treatment of addiction.
	Zepf Center Nebraska	905 Nebraska Avenue, Toledo, OH 43607	Outpatient	Medicaid Private insurance	Zepf Center Nebraska is a rehab located in Toledo, Ohio. Zepf Center Nebraska specializes in the treatment of addiction.
	Zepf Center Corporate	6605 Central Avenue, Toledo, OH 43617	Detox Inpatient	Medicaid Private insurance	Zepf Center Corporate is a rehab located in Toledo, Ohio. Zepf Center Corporate specializes in the treatment of addiction.
	Ohio Guidestone Toledo	1832 Adams St, Toledo, OH 43604	Detox Inpatient Outpatient	Private insurance	Ohio Guidestone Toledo is a rehab located in Toledo, Ohio. Ohio Guidestone Toledo specializes in the treatment of addiction.
	Zepf Center Hawley	508 Hawley Street, Toledo, OH 43607	Inpatient Outpatient	Medicaid Private insurance	Zepf Center Hawley is a rehab located in Toledo, Ohio. Zepf Center Hawley specializes in the treatment of addiction.
	UMADAOP Lucas County	2447 Nebraska Ave, Toledo, OH 43607	Detox Inpatient Outpatient	Private insurance	UMADAOP Lucas County is a rehab located in Toledo, Ohio. UMADAOP Lucas County specializes in the treatment of addiction.
	Empowered For Excellence	3170 Central Ave STE B, Toledo, OH 43606	Detox Inpatient Outpatient	Private insurance	Empowered For Excellence is a rehab located in Toledo, Ohio. Empowered For Excellence specializes in the treatment of addiction.

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Each facility listed on this page has been reviewed against a set of quality indicators to help you compare options efficiently. Listings are ordered by verification status first, then by treatment scope and the range of payment types accepted.

Verified facilities have completed our credentialing review and confirmed their license status, accreditation, and services directly with our team.

Of the 38 facilities in Toledo, five hold Joint Commission accreditation, 15 are certified by CARF, and two are members of the National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers (NAATP). Facilities that carry one or more of these accreditations appear higher in the directory.

If a listing has not yet completed verification, it still appears so you have the most complete picture of local options. Use the filters above to narrow by level of care, payment type, or specialty program.

Rehab in Toledo: What to Know

Toledo is the county seat of Lucas County in northwest Ohio, situated along the Michigan border at the western tip of Lake Erie. It is the fourth-largest city in Ohio and the center of a metro area of roughly 650,000 people that includes Maumee, Oregon, Sylvania, and surrounding communities.

The city has 38 addiction treatment facilities covering a broad range of care, from short-term outpatient services to residential programs and medical detox. For those exploring options across the state, the Ohio rehab directory lists hundreds of additional facilities organized by county and city.

Lucas County has a substantial behavioral health network anchored by several community-based providers. The Zepf Center operates six locations across Toledo and offers substance use treatment, mental health services, and crisis care on a sliding-scale basis, accepting Ohio Medicaid and most major insurance plans.

OhioGuidestone operates a ReadyCare same-day access program at 1832 Adams St. in Toledo, making medication-assisted treatment available without a lengthy intake process. Arrowhead Behavioral Health provides inpatient and residential dual-diagnosis services, including medically supervised detox.

People exploring addiction treatment options in Toledo will find meaningful choice across level of care, program length, and population focus.

The local recovery system includes coalitions and outreach programs that extend beyond clinical treatment. The Lucas County Substance Use Response Coalition coordinates prevention education, naloxone distribution, and community recovery efforts across the county.

The Lucas County Sheriff operates a Drug Addiction Response Team (DART) with a non-emergency line that connects people who have experienced an overdose to treatment and community resources. In late 2024, the Zepf Center received $400,000 from the OneOhio Recovery Foundation to expand recovery support services across Lucas County as part of the state’s opioid abatement response.

Lucas County has been among the Ohio counties most significantly affected by the opioid crisis. Local data shows that 246 people died from opioid-related overdoses in 2023, with fentanyl involved in the vast majority of those deaths.

A 27% decline in fatal overdoses followed in 2024, which health officials attribute to expanded naloxone distribution, greater treatment access, and coordinated community prevention. Methamphetamine use is rising, and polysubstance use involving multiple substances continues to challenge treatment providers.

People seeking help for opioid addiction will find 23 of Toledo’s 38 facilities specifically equipped to address opioid use disorder, with many offering medication-assisted treatment options.

Cost of Rehab in Toledo

The cost of addiction treatment in Toledo tracks with Ohio state averages. For people paying out of pocket, residential inpatient treatment is the most significant expense, with the average inpatient stay in Ohio running $56,688 before insurance.

That figure reflects the cost of a full residential program, including medical supervision, group and individual therapy, medication management, and on-site housing. Outpatient programs cost considerably less, averaging around $1,700 for an outpatient course of care in Ohio.

For many people in Toledo, outpatient treatment or medication-assisted treatment is the most financially accessible starting point, particularly for those without employer-sponsored coverage.

$56,688

Average cost of inpatient drug rehab in Ohio before insurance. National Institute on Drug Abuse / SAMHSA, 2023.

~$1,700

Average cost of outpatient drug rehab in Ohio before insurance. National Institute on Drug Abuse / SAMHSA, 2023.

$126/week

Nationwide average weekly cost of methadone maintenance treatment. National Institute on Drug Abuse, 2021.

These figures represent costs before insurance. Most people who enter inpatient treatment pay significantly less than the listed average once commercial insurance, Ohio Medicaid, or Medicare is applied. Your actual cost depends on several factors specific to your situation and the facility you choose.

Treatment setting | inpatient costs more than outpatient

Program length | 30, 60, or 90 days

Health insurance plan and in-network status

Medical detox requirements | adds cost if needed before a residential program

Co-occurring mental health conditions | dual-diagnosis programming may carry higher rates

Accreditation level | Joint Commission and CARF-certified programs may price differently

How to Pay for Rehab in Toledo

All 38 facilities in Toledo accept at least one form of subsidized, insured, or flexible payment. Most accept multiple payment types, and combining insurance coverage with financial assistance is often possible. The categories below cover every payment option represented in Toledo’s treatment directory.

Finding a facility that accepts your specific coverage typically takes a phone call or a quick check of your insurer’s provider directory. The most common funding pathways are private insurance, Ohio Medicaid, and Medicare, which together cover the majority of treatment enrollments in the Toledo area.

Self-Payment and Private Insurance

All 38 Toledo facilities accept self-pay, so you can pay out of pocket on a private-pay basis. Rates vary by facility and program length, and many centers will discuss payment options before admission. For people with private insurance, 35 facilities in Toledo bill commercial plans.

The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act requires most group health plans to cover substance use disorder treatment at parity with other medical care. Before admission, ask your insurer for a list of in-network Toledo facilities and verify your specific benefits for detox, inpatient, and outpatient services. You can learn more about verifying your rehab benefits before making calls.

Medicare

Twenty-four Toledo facilities accept Medicare. Medicare Part A covers inpatient substance use disorder treatment, including hospital-based detox and residential stays deemed medically necessary. Part B covers outpatient SUD counseling and medication-assisted treatment.

Deductibles and copays apply, and inpatient coverage is subject to a benefit period limit. Contact your Medicare plan directly to confirm which Toledo facilities are in-network and whether prior authorization is required for the level of care you need.

Ohio Medicaid

Twenty-five facilities in Toledo accept Ohio Medicaid, which is administered through managed care organizations including CareSource, Paramount Advantage, Buckeye Health Plan, Molina Healthcare, and UnitedHealthcare Community Plan.

Ohio Medicaid covers the full continuum of substance use disorder care, including outpatient counseling, intensive outpatient, partial hospitalization, residential treatment, and medication-assisted treatment with buprenorphine or methadone.

Ohio’s Section 1115 SUD waiver extends Medicaid coverage to residential treatment up to 90 days, which meaningfully expands access for people who need inpatient care and cannot afford private pay. To check eligibility or enroll, visit Ohio Benefits at benefits.ohio.gov.

Military Benefits and TRICARE

Fifteen Toledo-area facilities accept TRICARE, the federal health program for active-duty service members, Guard and Reserve members, retirees, and their families.

TRICARE covers substance use disorder treatment at authorized facilities, including detox, outpatient counseling, and residential care. The Toledo Vet Center also offers no-cost readjustment counseling and addiction support services for veterans who have served in a combat zone, separate from TRICARE enrollment requirements.

Sliding-Scale Fees, Financial Assistance, and Flexible Payment

Ten Toledo facilities offer sliding-scale fees that adjust your cost based on household income, and 25 offer some form of direct financial assistance.

Financial assistance may include facility scholarships, county-funded slots, or grant-based programs funded through Ohio’s Alcohol, Drug Addiction, and Mental Health Services (ADAMHS) board for Lucas County.

Seven facilities offer financing plans that let you pay over time, and 13 accept Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs), which are employer-provided benefits that often cover a short course of outpatient treatment at no additional cost to the employee.

Free Treatment Programs

One Toledo facility offers fully free treatment for all clients regardless of income or insurance status. For people who cannot meet any out-of-pocket cost, rehab scholarships are worth exploring.

Ohio’s county ADAMHS boards allocate funding for low-income individuals who meet eligibility criteria, and some faith-affiliated treatment programs in the Toledo area operate on a donation or grant basis. Major private insurance carriers accepted at Toledo facilities include:

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

Levels of Care Available in Toledo

Toledo’s 38 facilities cover five distinct levels of care plus dual-diagnosis programming and sober living. Twenty-one facilities offer medical detox, 19 provide residential inpatient programs, 36 offer standard outpatient services, and 26 are equipped to treat co-occurring mental health conditions alongside substance use disorder.

Medical detox is typically the first step for people whose bodies have become physically dependent on alcohol, opioids, or benzodiazepines.

Twenty-one facilities in Toledo provide supervised detox, where withdrawal is monitored by clinical staff and managed with medication as needed. Completing detox alone is not a substitute for treatment. It prepares the body for the therapeutic work that follows in a residential or outpatient program.

Nineteen facilities provide residential inpatient programs, where clients live on-site and participate in a structured daily schedule of therapy, education, and peer support. Programs typically run 28 to 90 days.

Shorter stays are well suited for people entering residential care for the first time with moderate addiction severity. Longer programs are generally recommended for those with complex histories or prior treatment episodes that did not result in sustained recovery.

Two facilities offer partial hospitalization (PHP), a level of care that involves full-day clinical programming while clients return home each evening. PHP is often used as a step-down from inpatient care or as a high-intensity option for people who cannot commit to a residential stay due to family, work, or housing circumstances.

The broadest level of access in Toledo is outpatient rehab, available at 36 facilities. Outpatient treatment involves scheduled weekly sessions for therapy, medication management, and group counseling.

It is a strong fit for people with stable housing and reliable social support who are managing mild to moderate substance use disorder, and for those transitioning from a more intensive level of care.

Twenty-six of Toledo’s 38 facilities treat co-occurring mental health conditions alongside addiction. Co-occurring anxiety disorders, depression, trauma-related conditions, and PTSD are common among people entering substance use treatment, and programs that address both simultaneously tend to produce more durable recovery outcomes than those that treat each condition separately.

Four sober living homes in Toledo provide structured, substance-free housing for people in early recovery. Sober living bridges the gap between a formal treatment program and independent daily life, typically requiring active participation in recovery activities, employment or school enrollment, and adherence to house rules.

Exploring aftercare and sober living support options before discharge from treatment helps reduce the risk of early relapse.

Specialty Programs in Toledo

Toledo’s facilities offer programming built around the specific populations and substance types most commonly represented in the local treatment community. The seven specialty categories below each met the threshold for inclusion based on the number of Toledo facilities offering that type of program.

Free and Low-Cost Rehab Resources in Toledo

The resources below are available to Toledo and Lucas County residents who need immediate help or who face financial barriers to traditional treatment. If you or someone you know is in crisis, crisis support resources are available at all hours. All phone numbers listed have been verified.

Crisis Helplines

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988, available 24 hours a day. Counselors assist with mental health and substance use crises and can connect callers to local resources in Lucas County. https://988lifeline.org/
Zepf Center Crisis Helpline: 419-904-2273, available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Staffed by local, trauma-informed mental health professionals who assess crisis needs and link callers to Toledo-area care. Walk-in crisis services are also available. Visit zepfcenter.org/crisis-care-services. https://www.zepfcenter.org/crisis-care-services/
SAMHSA National Helpline: 1-800-662-4357, available 24 hours a day in English and Spanish. Free, confidential referrals to treatment programs and local services nationwide. Visit findtreatment.gov. https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/helplines/national-helpline

County Health and Harm Reduction

- Toledo-Lucas County Health Department (TLCHD): Free naloxone kits are available at 635 N. Erie St., Toledo, with no appointment needed. Kits can also be ordered by mail at no cost. The department distributed more than 15,000 naloxone kits in 2023 and expanded distribution further in 2024. Visit lucascountyhealth.com/overdose-prevention.

Community Treatment Providers

Zepf Center: (419) 841-7701, multiple locations across Toledo. A Federally Qualified Health Center providing substance use treatment, mental health services, and case management on a sliding-scale fee. Accepts Ohio Medicaid, Medicare, and most private insurance. Services are available to anyone regardless of ability to pay. Visit zepfcenter.org.

Veterans and Military

Toledo Vet Center: 419-213-7533, 1565 S. Byrne Rd., Suite 104, Toledo, OH 43614. Offers readjustment counseling, individual and group therapy, and addiction support services for veterans who served in a combat zone or experienced military sexual trauma. Services are free and do not require VA health care enrollment. Visit va.gov/toledo-vet-center.

Drug and Alcohol Use Statistics in Toledo

Lucas County has faced one of Ohio’s more acute opioid crises over the past decade. Fentanyl has driven the majority of local overdose deaths, though the county saw a significant reversal in 2024 as fentanyl overdose risk declined alongside falling statewide seizure volumes.

Methamphetamine use is rising, and health officials note that polysubstance use involving stimulants and opioids presents challenges that naloxone alone cannot address.

Ohio’s drug overdose death rate remains among the highest in the country by national addiction statistics, though recent Lucas County data shows the trend moving in a positive direction.

246

Opioid-related overdose fatalities in Lucas County in 2023. Toledo-Lucas County Health Department, 2023.

15,466

Free naloxone kits distributed by TLCHD in 2023, a record high for the county. Toledo-Lucas County Health Department, 2023.

96%

Fentanyl-involved

Of opioid overdose deaths in Lucas County in 2023 involved fentanyl, according to the Toledo-Lucas County Health Department, 2023.

27%

2024 decline

Drop in fatal overdoses in Lucas County from 2023 to 2024, matching national trends, according to the Lucas County Health Department, 2025.

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