Free & Low-Cost Rehab Centers in Ohio

438 of the 456 Ohio programs in our directory don't charge, are government-run, offer reduced fees or accept Medicaid. Call a program to confirm what it charges and whether you qualify.

How Ohio Programs Handle Cost

Each count comes from the payment details programs report in our directory. The counts overlap: a program with a sliding scale that also takes Medicaid appears in both. When one organization lists a site more than once, it counts once.

No payment accepted
3Programs that report they do not charge patients.
Government-run
11Run by a state, county or tribal agency. Some still bill insurance or use a sliding scale.
VA, military or IHS
16Run by the VA, the Department of Defense or the Indian Health Service. Only eligible veterans, military health system patients or American Indian and Alaska Native patients can use them.
Sliding fee scale
208The fee is based on your income and other factors.
Payment assistance
132The program offers some help paying. Ask what it covers.
Accepts Medicaid
428Takes Ohio Medicaid. What's covered depends on your plan and the service.
State-financed insurance
219Accepts a state-funded health plan other than Medicaid.

Ohio Programs with Free, Reduced-Fee or Medicaid Options

Programs that don't charge, are government-run or offer reduced fees are listed first, followed by programs whose low-cost option is Medicaid. Showing 141 to 160 of 438.

  • Maryhaven Marion County

    Marion, OH

    • IOP
    • MAT

    Substance use treatment · Cognitive behavioral therapy · Substance abuse counseling

    Accepts: Cash or self-payment, Medicaid, Medicare

    Why it's listed:

    • Sliding fee scale
    • Medicaid
    • State-financed insurance (not Medicaid)
  • Maryhaven Union County

    Marysville, OH

    • IOP
    • MAT
    • Sober Living

    Substance use treatment · Cognitive behavioral therapy · Substance abuse counseling

    Accepts: Cash or self-payment, Medicaid, Medicare

    Why it's listed:

    • Sliding fee scale
    • Medicaid
    • State-financed insurance (not Medicaid)
  • Maumee Valley Guidance Center

    Defiance, OH

    • Outpatient

    Substance use treatment · Accepts clients on opioid medication but prescribed elsewhere · Cognitive behavioral therapy

    Accepts: Cash or self-payment, Medicaid, Medicare

    Why it's listed:

    • Sliding fee scale
    • Medicaid
    • State-financed insurance (not Medicaid)
  • Mended Reeds Mental Health facility photo

    Mended Reeds Mental Health

    Ironton, OH

    • Detox
    • Residential
    • PHP
    • IOP

    Substance use treatment · Accepts clients on opioid medication but prescribed elsewhere · Cognitive behavioral therapy

    Accepts: Cash or self-payment, Medicaid, Medicare

    Why it's listed:

    • Sliding fee scale
    • Medicaid
  • Mercy Memorial Hospital Mercy REACH

    Urbana, OH

    • Detox
    • Outpatient

    Substance use treatment · Accepts clients on opioid medication but prescribed elsewhere · Cognitive behavioral therapy

    Accepts: Cash or self-payment, Medicaid, Medicare

    Why it's listed:

    • Payment assistance
    • Sliding fee scale
    • Medicaid
    • State-financed insurance (not Medicaid)
  • Mercy REACH facility photo

    Mercy REACH

    Springfield, OH

    • Detox
    • IOP

    Substance use treatment · Accepts clients on opioid medication but prescribed elsewhere · Cognitive behavioral therapy

    Accepts: Cash or self-payment, Medicaid, Medicare

    Why it's listed:

    • Payment assistance
    • Sliding fee scale
    • Medicaid
    • State-financed insurance (not Medicaid)
  • Meridian Healthcare

    Warren, OH

    • IOP
    • MAT

    Substance use treatment · SAMHSA-certified Opioid Treatment Program · Cognitive behavioral therapy

    Accepts: Cash or self-payment, Medicaid, Medicare

    Why it's listed:

    • Sliding fee scale
    • Medicaid
    • State-financed insurance (not Medicaid)
  • Meridian HealthCare facility photo

    Meridian HealthCare

    Youngstown, OH

    • IOP
    • MAT

    Substance use treatment · SAMHSA-certified Opioid Treatment Program · Cognitive behavioral therapy

    Accepts: Cash or self-payment, Medicaid, Medicare

    Why it's listed:

    • Sliding fee scale
    • Medicaid
    • State-financed insurance (not Medicaid)

    Also listed as: TASC A Div of Meridian Healthcare (reports: Payment assistance)

  • Meridian Womens Center facility photo

    Meridian Womens Center

    Youngstown, OH

    • Detox
    • Residential
    • IOP

    Substance use treatment · Accepts clients on opioid medication but prescribed elsewhere · Cognitive behavioral therapy

    Accepts: Cash or self-payment, Medicaid, State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

    Why it's listed:

    • Sliding fee scale
    • Medicaid
    • State-financed insurance (not Medicaid)

    Also listed as: Meridian Healthcare Mens Center

  • Miami County Recovery Council facility photo

    Miami County Recovery Council

    Troy, OH

    • Detox
    • Residential
    • IOP
    • MAT

    Substance use treatment · Cognitive behavioral therapy · Substance abuse counseling

    Accepts: Cash or self-payment, Medicaid, Medicare

    Why it's listed:

    • Payment assistance
    • Sliding fee scale
    • Medicaid
  • Modern Psychiatry and Wellness LLC facility photo

    Modern Psychiatry and Wellness LLC

    West Chester, OH

    • Detox
    • PHP
    • IOP
    • MAT

    Substance use treatment · Cognitive behavioral therapy · Dialectical behavior therapy

    Accepts: Cash or self-payment, Medicaid, Medicare

    Why it's listed:

    • Payment assistance
    • Sliding fee scale
    • Medicaid
    • State-financed insurance (not Medicaid)
  • Morgan Behavioral Health Choices facility photo

    Morgan Behavioral Health Choices

    McConnelsville, OH

    • Outpatient

    Substance use treatment · Accepts clients on opioid medication but prescribed elsewhere · Cognitive behavioral therapy

    Accepts: Cash or self-payment, Medicaid, Sliding fee scale

    Why it's listed:

    • Sliding fee scale
    • Medicaid
  • MPTS Casa ALMA/Casa MARIA facility photo

    MPTS Casa ALMA/Casa MARIA

    Cleveland, OH

    • Residential
    • IOP

    Substance use treatment · Accepts clients on opioid medication but prescribed elsewhere · Cognitive behavioral therapy

    Accepts: Cash or self-payment, Medicaid, State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

    Why it's listed:

    • Payment assistance
    • Medicaid
    • State-financed insurance (not Medicaid)
  • Muskingum Behavioral Health

    Zanesville, OH

    • IOP
    • MAT
    • Sober Living

    Substance use treatment · Accepts clients on opioid medication but prescribed elsewhere · Cognitive behavioral therapy

    Accepts: Cash or self-payment, Medicaid, Medicare

    Why it's listed:

    • Sliding fee scale
    • Medicaid
    • State-financed insurance (not Medicaid)

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Who Qualifies for Free Treatment

There's no single national rule. Each state runs its own publicly funded treatment system and sets its own eligibility rules. In Ohio, Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (formerly Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, OhioMHAS) oversees publicly funded substance use services.

Federal rules do set some priorities. Programs that get SAMHSA substance use block grant funds and serve women have to give pregnant women preference for admission. Funded programs that serve people who inject drugs give treatment preference in this order:

  1. Pregnant women who inject drugs
  2. Other pregnant women with a substance use disorder
  3. People who inject drugs
  4. Everyone else

A program that reports "no payment accepted" doesn't charge patients. Government-run programs may still bill insurance or use a sliding scale, and eligibility can depend on where you live, your income and whether you're insured. Ask before you go.

How to Apply in Ohio

Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (formerly Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, OhioMHAS) is the Ohio agency for publicly funded substance use treatment. Visit the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (formerly Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, OhioMHAS) website for help finding treatment.

  1. Call a program from the list above. Ask whether it has openings, what it charges and whether you qualify for a reduced or no-cost fee.
  2. Have your ID, proof of income and any insurance or Medicaid card ready. Programs may ask for them at intake.
  3. If you don't have insurance, contact SAMHSA's National Helpline. It's free, confidential and open 24/7, and it can refer you to Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (formerly Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, OhioMHAS), which handles state-funded treatment.
  4. If you might qualify for Medicaid, apply now rather than waiting. Apply for Ohio Medicaid.

Ohio Rehabs That Accept Medicaid

428 of the 456 Ohio programs in our directory say they accept Medicaid, and 219 accept a state-financed health plan other than Medicaid.

State Medicaid programs cover addiction treatment to different degrees. Whether detox, residential care, outpatient programs or medication for opioid use disorder are covered depends on Ohio's rules and your plan, so check with both the program and your plan. Check eligibility and apply.

In Ohio, substance use treatment programs are licensed or certified by Ohio Department of Behavioral Health, Licensure & Certification Regulatory Division.

Other Free and Low-Cost Options

Frequently Asked Questions

Is rehab free in Ohio?

Some programs are. Of the 456 Ohio programs in our directory, 3 report that they accept no payment, and 11 are run by a state, county or tribal agency. 16 more are run by the VA, the Department of Defense or the Indian Health Service. Those programs serve only eligible veterans, military health system patients or American Indian and Alaska Native patients. Government-run programs can still bill insurance or charge on a sliding scale, so ask about cost when you call. If you have no insurance, SAMHSA's National Helpline (see samhsa.gov) can refer you to Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (formerly Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, OhioMHAS), which handles state-funded treatment.

Does Ohio Medicaid cover rehab?

428 of the 456 Ohio programs in our directory say they accept Medicaid. State Medicaid programs cover addiction treatment to different degrees, so ask the program and your Medicaid plan which services are covered before you start.

How much does rehab cost without insurance?

It depends on the type of care, how long it lasts and the program itself. Outpatient care usually costs less than a residential stay. In Ohio, 208 programs in our directory use a sliding fee scale based on income, and 132 offer payment assistance. Ask for the self-pay rate and whether you qualify for a reduced fee before you're admitted.

Who gets priority for state-funded treatment?

Under federal block grant rules, programs that get block grant funds and serve women must give pregnant women preference for admission. Funded programs that serve people who inject drugs give treatment preference in this order: pregnant women who inject drugs, other pregnant women with a substance use disorder, people who inject drugs, and then everyone else (45 CFR 96.131). Other eligibility rules vary by state, so ask the program or Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (formerly Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, OhioMHAS).

What is the difference between a sliding fee scale and payment assistance?

A sliding fee scale sets what you pay based on your income and other factors. Payment assistance varies more: each program decides what help it offers, so ask what's available and what paperwork you'll need.

Are there options for veterans and tribal members?

Yes. Veterans can ask the VA about substance use treatment through VA health care. American Indian and Alaska Native people can contact the Indian Health Service or a tribal health program about alcohol and substance use services.

Sources

  1. 1.SAMHSA National Helpline: referrals for uninsured callers to state-funded programs: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/helplines/national-helpline
  2. 2.45 CFR 96.131, treatment services for pregnant women (admission priorities): https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/45/96.131
  3. 3.SAMHSA Substance Use Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery Services Block Grant: https://www.samhsa.gov/grants/block-grants/subg
  4. 4.MACPAC: Access to substance use disorder treatment in Medicaid: https://www.macpac.gov/publication/access-to-substance-use-disorder-treatment-in-medicaid/
  5. 5.VA: substance use treatment for veterans: https://www.va.gov/health-care/health-needs-conditions/substance-use-problems/
  6. 6.Indian Health Service: Alcohol and Substance Abuse Branch: https://www.ihs.gov/asab/
  7. 7.State source: https://dbh.ohio.gov/
  8. 8.State source: https://dbh.ohio.gov/get-help/find-a-provider
  9. 9.State source: https://dbh.ohio.gov/get-help/get-help-now
  10. 10.State source: https://dbh.ohio.gov/get-help/get-help-now/ohio-careline
  11. 11.State source: https://ohio.gov/residents/resources/ohio-careline
  12. 12.State source: https://dbh.ohio.gov/supporting-providers/licensure-and-certification
  13. 13.State source: https://medicaid.ohio.gov/families-and-individuals/ads/2-get-coverage
  14. 14.Program counts: payment and operator details each program reports in the Sober Nation directory (SAMHSA service categories): https://sobernation.com/rehabs/

Program counts: data updated September 2026.

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