About Samaritan Behavioral Health
Samaritan Behavioral Health is a CARF accredited outpatient behavioral health provider in Dayton, Ohio offering substance use and mental health services to adults age 18 and older. The program delivers counseling and medication assisted treatment, ambulatory withdrawal management and integrated care for co-occurring disorders.
As part of Premier Health, Samaritan has served Southwest Ohio for more than 50 years with a community centered approach to lasting recovery.
MAT in Dayton
Samaritan's core specialty is outpatient substance use treatment, with a particular focus on opioid use disorder through medication assisted treatment. The program uses buprenorphine and naltrexone, paired with required participation in counseling to support whole person recovery.
Treatment blends individual, group and family sessions with case management, care coordination and peer support. Clients work on the underlying drivers of substance use while building practical coping skills, accountability and a steady support network throughout the recovery process.
Overdose Prevention
Beyond clinical treatment, Samaritan offers Project DAWN, an overdose education and naloxone distribution program. Participants can access free Narcan kits along with online or in person training, adding a practical harm reduction layer that complements counseling and MAT services.
Getting Started
Samaritan serves residents across Southwest Ohio including Montgomery, Miami and Preble counties with outpatient care at its Elizabeth Place campus in Dayton and select services available via telehealth.
The program is CARF accredited and licensed through the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, and accepts Medicaid and Optum, Anthem and Medical Mutual, self pay and sliding fee options where available.
