MetroHealth System

MetroHealth's Addiction & Recovery Care program offers two distinct outpatient levels of care for people pursuing substance abuse treatment in the Cleveland area. The standard Outpatient Program provides structured counseling and recovery support with scheduling flexibility, while the Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) offers a higher frequency of care for individuals who need more clinical support without stepping into a residential setting.

The IOP track is particularly well-suited for people who are transitioning from a higher level of care, managing responsibilities at home or work, or building the daily structure that long-term recovery requires. Both programs are embedded within MetroHealth's broader behavioral health system, meaning that psychiatric support and medication management are available within the same organizational network — an advantage for people whose recovery intersects with mental health needs.

One of the clearest commitments MetroHealth's program makes is to accessibility. The facility accepts Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance, self-pay, sliding scale fees, and financial assistance — covering a wide range of financial situations that people in recovery commonly face. Cost is one of the most cited barriers to entering or continuing addiction treatment, and having this many payment options in a single program reduces that barrier meaningfully.

MetroHealth's Addiction & Recovery Care is also specifically designed to serve individuals who are Deaf or hard of hearing, a group that has historically faced significant gaps in access to substance abuse treatment and recovery community resources. The facility's seven-day-a-week availability further reflects a commitment to meeting people where they are, rather than fitting recovery into a limited weekday window.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is at the core of the therapeutic work at MetroHealth's addiction recovery program. CBT helps people in recovery examine the thinking patterns and behavioral triggers that sustain substance use, and develop practical skills to interrupt those cycles — making it one of the most durable tools available for long-term recovery maintenance rather than just acute stabilization.

Alongside CBT, MetroHealth offers medication-assisted treatment (MAT) as part of its Addiction & Recovery Care services. The combination of structured therapy and medication support reflects the kind of comprehensive outpatient approach that research consistently associates with better long-term outcomes. For people evaluating where to build a recovery plan, the presence of both CBT and MAT within an accredited, integrated health system is a concrete differentiator.

MetroHealth holds accreditation from The Joint Commission (JCAHO), one of the most recognized independent accrediting bodies in behavioral health and addiction treatment in the United States. For people in recovery — and for family members helping a loved one evaluate treatment options — JCAHO accreditation provides a verified, third-party confirmation that the program meets established standards for quality and safety.

Choosing a recovery center is a significant decision, and accreditation status is one of the most reliable objective indicators available. MetroHealth's Addiction & Recovery Care program earns that designation as part of a large, established public health system in Cleveland, Ohio, giving people in recovery access to credentialed addiction treatment within a broader continuum of behavioral and medical care.