Ridge

For people planning a longer recovery journey — not just an acute stabilization — the structure of a treatment program matters as much as any single component. Ridge in Milford, Ohio offers medical detox, residential treatment, an intensive outpatient program (IOP), and a standard outpatient program, all within the same certified facility. That continuity allows the clinical team to track progress across levels of care and adjust the plan without forcing a patient to start over at a new provider.

Ridge has been operating since 2011 and is certified by the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OMHAS). It is also recognized by the Ohio Physicians Health Program (OPHP) as an approved addiction treatment center — a designation that carries particular weight for licensed professionals seeking treatment. The center operates 24 hours a day and accepts both private insurance and self-pay, making it accessible to a range of individuals entering recovery.

Many people entering substance abuse treatment carry underlying conditions — trauma histories, PTSD, or other co-occurring psychiatric disorders — that, if unaddressed, increase the risk of relapse. Ridge explicitly treats both trauma/PTSD and co-occurring disorders alongside substance use, supported by a clinical team that includes a board-certified psychiatrist (Dr. Robert Sorscher, M.D., ABPN) and a psychiatric nurse practitioner (Debra Cutcher, PMHNP-BC). This infrastructure reflects a program built for complexity, not just straightforward substance use cases.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) anchors the therapeutic model at Ridge, offering a structured, skills-based framework that research consistently ties to sustainable recovery outcomes. Led by Medical Director Dr. Wendy Soto, M.D., FASAM, ABAM — whose credentials reflect the highest tier of addiction medicine specialization — the clinical team is positioned to handle both the medical and psychiatric dimensions of addiction treatment under one roof.

Completing residential treatment is a milestone, not a finish line. Ridge offers a structured aftercare program and maintains an alumni community — two pillars that reflect a longer view of what recovery center support should look like. For individuals and families using Sober Nation to evaluate treatment options, this is a meaningful distinction: a facility that tracks and supports its graduates signals investment in outcomes, not just admissions.

The step-down structure at Ridge — from medical detox through residential and into outpatient programming — means that the transition from intensive treatment to independent recovery is gradual and supported. The aftercare and alumni components extend that support further, providing a recovery community and accountability network for people who have completed formal treatment and are building a sober life in the real world.

Ridge serves both men and women seeking treatment for substance use, co-occurring disorders, and trauma. The facility's admissions line — (513) 457-7963 — is staffed around the clock, consistent with a center that operates 24 hours a day. Payment options include private insurance and self-pay; prospective patients and families are encouraged to contact the facility directly to confirm insurance coverage and discuss the appropriate level of care.

Located at 25 Whitney Drive, Suite 120 in Milford, Ohio, Ridge sits in Clermont County and is accessible to individuals across the greater Cincinnati region seeking a physician-led residential treatment or outpatient program. For families looking for a recovery center that can meet a loved one at the point of medical need and carry them through to alumni support, Ridge's full-continuum model and certified clinical team make it a substantive option worth evaluating.