MetroHealth Recovery Resources – Lakewood

Located in Lakewood, Ohio, MetroHealth Recovery Resources is an integrated behavioral health and primary care facility. This is an outpatient clinic dedicated to providing mental health care, addiction treatment and medication assisted treatment (MAT). MetroHealth is unique because they assign a licensed professional to help you communicate and coordinate between primary and behavioral health providers. Having primary care, mental health support, and dental services all in one place makes your healthcare more accessible.

Treatment begins with an intake appointment where you’ll be given a comprehensive assessment. When the assessment is complete you’re connected to a psychiatrist or licensed mental health counselor to begin care. Metro Health treats addiction in two ways: through individual addiction counseling and through an intensive outpatient program. They offer four focus areas including stress and mood management, trauma recovery, relationship issue management and substance abuse management. MetroHealth also specializes in treating people with addiction and HIV/AIDS and dual diagnosis.

Medications like naltrexone and Suboxone may be used to help treat withdrawal symptoms and curb uncomfortable cravings. They have years of experience working with people who struggle with opioid use disorder. While in this program you’ll learn the skills needed to overcome opioid addiction.

Another interesting component to this facility is that they have a gambling addiction program. Certified gambling counselors can provide individual, couple or family counseling.

Some outpatient sessions like counseling and intake appointments may be available by telehealth. This can make treatment easier and more accessible, since you can meet with your therapist from the comfort of your own home.

Feedback from MetroHealth clients is generally positive. Most individuals who’ve received treatment from MetroHealth Recovery Resources say they appreciated the professionalism and quality of care.