FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Patients may come to the OVP HEALTH Recovery Center through multiple pathways. First, they can become patients through self-referral, by contacting our call center at 740-744-4055 to begin an assessment. Patients may also be referred to the center by law enforcement, the court system, hospital emergency departments, primary care providers, and other agencies that provide substance abuse or health care services. Patients will do an admissions assessment, using American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) guidelines to determine the level of care need for admittance to the program.

Treatment will be individualized based on the patient’s needs and Individualized treatment plan. Your team will develop a plan that is tailored to your specific needs, with considering factors such as your medical history, intensity, and history of substance use, co-occurring disorders, social support systems and personal goals. This is not a one-size fits all program; it is a personalized approach that leads to better outcomes. With investment in the program, most patients find they are ready to transition to the next phase of treatment within 30 days.

Following inpatient treatment, our treatment team will work with each patient to develop a personalized follow-up care plan, which may include transition to a longer-term program, sober living or an outpatient treatment and counseling program. We will work closely with you determine what may be the best option for success, based on your individual needs.

Generally, patients entering the OVP HEALTH Recovery Center will be experiencing medical instability, requiring a level of monitoring, medication management and other resources found only in a qualified, 24/7 inpatient treatment facility. In some cases, patients require inpatient care because outpatient therapy has already proved unsuccessful. And, often, inpatient care can provide patients with the safe, positive and productive environment they need to reduce substance abuse triggers and advance their recovery.

The OVP HEALTH Recovery Center will accept most state funded insurance programs. We will also work with you to determine if your plan has appropriate coverage and/or provide you with referrals if needed.

Yes. The OVP HEALTH Recovery Center will be staffed and overseen by a team of physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners and nurses, who are highly trained to address the comprehensive medical needs of patients suffering from the effects and complications of substance use disorder, as well as any accompanying health care needs. Under strict supervision, patients at the center will receive Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), comfort medication and other necessary medications needed to treat any medical or mental health conditions.

At OVP we utilize: Buprenorphine (Suboxone), Sublocade, Naloxone and Brixadi for MAT. We do not prescribe Methadone, however we treat those patients who are taking Methadone and facilitate a daily dosing schedule.

Yes. Patients will receive both individual and group counseling to help them recognize and understand the triggers to their substance use, and to help them develop and employ other coping skills when they encounter those triggers.

OVP HEALTH, formerly Ohio Valley Physicians, and its experienced and certified providers, have been providing outpatient medication assisted treatment and counseling services for substance use disorder since 2011, and are currently providing those services at outpatient facilities throughout West Virginia, Kentucky, Ohio and Virginia. Additionally, OVP HEALTH recently received its second consecutive three-year accreditation from the Commission on the Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) for both its Integrated Behavioral Health (counseling) and its Outpatient Treatment (MAT) programs. The accreditation process for CARF, an independent, nonprofit accreditor of health and human services worldwide, applied its rigorous, internationally-recognized standards during on-site surveys conducted by peer surveyors at a dozen different OVP HEALTH facilities in West Virginia, Kentucky and Ohio. During the surveys, CARF surveyors found that “OVP HEALTH demonstrated substantial conformance” to its standards and “a true commitment to continuous quality improvement using the standards and best practices as espoused by CARF.”

Our facility has an on-site security team that will ensure every patient is safe and has the opportunity to heal in a safe environment. This means access inside the facility is limited, there is a process for search upon entering the facility and all items brought into the facility are appropriately searched and regulated. Additionally, there are security cameras installed both inside and outside of the facility to monitor and ensure safety.

Yes. In fact, we will encourage family visitation and involvement in their loved one’s care. Visitation is held under structured visitation rules and guidelines.

We have several beds in both northern and southern Ohio. Both centers are licensed by the state of Ohio for male and female patients. Depending on your location in the region, this will determine which center you may be admitted to for your treatment.

Each inpatient room is double occupancy, so at any given time, you may have a roommate. We will ensure that your roommate is the same gender and in a similar state of their treatment journey as you.> 

We offer three nutritious meals per day, along with snacks at various times during the day. Patients will also have access to showers, laundry services, activities, a dining room, a recreation room, individual and group therapy rooms and once you have reached a certain level in your treatment program, you will be able to attend outside meetings and community events.