North Central Mental Health Services
40 Spruce Street Columbus, OH 43215
About North Central Mental Health Services
North Central Mental Health Services is a community based mental health and addiction treatment center in Columbus, Ohio serving Franklin County residents for over 50 years. The center specializes in psychiatric treatment and medication management, offering outpatient services for individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders, including adults and adolescents, seniors and LGBTQ clients.
As a CARF accredited nonprofit, I think it's important that the organization uses evidence based, trauma informed care to support recovery and stabilization.
Integrated Treatment Programs
Clients can access outpatient treatment for substance use disorders, including opioid addiction and alcohol use, with medication assisted treatment using naltrexone. Services include individual and group therapy, family counseling and intensive outpatient programming, with walk in appointments available Monday through Friday.
The Spruce Street location focuses on dual diagnosis care, providing psychiatric evaluation and medication management for clients managing both addiction and mental health conditions such as bipolar disorder, depression or anxiety.
Treatment combines cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy, motivational interviewing and relapse prevention, alongside recovery support services including case management, peer mentoring and employment counseling.
Quick Facts to Know
- Location: 40 Spruce Street in Columbus, Ohio accessible by local public transit and serving Franklin County residents
- Levels of care: Outpatient treatment, intensive outpatient and psychiatric medication management; residential programs available at main campus
- Who they treat: Adults and seniors, adolescents and LGBTQ individuals, criminal justice clients and persons with serious mental illness
- Treatment approach: CBT and DBT, trauma therapy and medication assisted treatment in a person centered, recovery focused model
- Payment options: Medicaid and Medicare, state financed insurance and private insurance, federal funding and payment assistance
- Unique services: Operates Ohio's largest 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline center with 24/7 support and specialized Elder Focus program for seniors
Begin Your Recovery
To schedule an assessment or learn more about outpatient and psychiatric services, contact North Central Mental Health Services at the Spruce Street location in Columbus. The intake team can verify insurance benefits, discuss dual diagnosis treatment options and connect you with the right level of care for your needs.
Addiction Treatment Programs
Adult Program
Tailored for men and women over the age of 18, each adult program in Ohio incorporates multiple therapeutic methods to treat addiction. Various levels of care are offered, based on the needs of the individual.Alcoholism
Alcohol rehab in Ohio provides a support community that can help you overcome addiction. Through a network of support and professional interventions, you can address issues contributing to alcohol abuse and start on the path to recovery.Opioid Treatment
Ohio residents who are struggling with opioid use disorder can find support at opioid rehab in Ohio. These specialized treatment centers address the unique challenges of opioid dependence through medication assisted treatment, supervised detox, and evidence-based therapies.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Distorted, negative thought patterns can lead to negative behaviors such as substance abuse. Cognitive behavioral therapy in Ohio addresses these negative thoughts to help individuals make positive changes.Drug Rehab
Drug rehab in Ohio provides comprehensive treatment to address the physical and psychological needs of those struggling with substance use disorders. This may involve inpatient and/or outpatient care.Levels of Care
Outpatient Rehab
During outpatient rehab in Ohio, you’ll develop sober-living skills and learn how to live a sober lifestyle.... This happens through regular meetings with a recovery expert and involvement in a 12-step program. Your outpatient treatment can continue for as long as you need it, from weeks to years.Dual Diagnosis & Mental Health
If you’re struggling with both mental illness and addiction at the same time, dual diagnosis treatment in Oh...io is ideal. This treatment provides an integrated approach to treat both disorders effectively.Aftercare & Alumni Program
Ongoing counseling and support are necessary to maintain sobriety after initial treatment. Aftercare rehab in ...Ohio provides this support. You’ll have access to resources that help you navigate challenges and prevent relapse. Most people in recovery tap into these resources for at least a few months, and many remain in aftercare for more than a year.Accreditations



