Summit County WIC Office -Fairway Location
About Summit County WIC Office -Fairway Location
Summit County WIC Office Fairway is in Akron, Ohio.
This space serves as a public health and harm reduction access point rather than a conventional drug and alcohol rehab.
I've found that this site offers overdose prevention resources, the Summit Safe Syringe Exchange and treatment referrals.
The center's approach centers on low barrier, anonymous care for community members.
Harm Reduction and Overdose Prevention Services
This location does not provide detox, residential or outpatient addiction treatment.
Its focus is on harm reduction through the Summit Safe Syringe Exchange.
Since 2016, this site has provided sterile syringes, HIV and hepatitis C testing, wound care during program hours and referrals to treatment.
Community members can also access Project DAWN.
I've learned this project offers overdose prevention education, including recognizing overdose symptoms, calling emergency services, rescue breathing and administering intranasal naloxone.
A free naloxone vending machine is on site.
The staff can also provide sterile supplies, naloxone training, testing and referrals.
Quick Facts About the Fairway Center
- Location: West Akron, Ohio
- Services: Harm reduction, syringe exchange, overdose prevention education and treatment referrals
- Who they serve: Anyone seeking anonymous harm reduction services and naloxone training
- Approach: Low barrier, anonymous, community based public health
- Testing and supplies: HIV and hepatitis C testing, sterile syringes, naloxone, and wound care
- Cost: Free naloxone available through on-site vending machine acces.
Amenities
Private drug rehab provides a comfortable, secure environment that allows you to focus on doing the work to get your life back on track. Benefits include a higher staff-to-client ratio, increased one-on-one time with therapists and healthcare providers, private rooms for clients, and customized forms of therapy.
In order to maintain a sense of autonomy, many private rehab facilities offer clients the ability to choose their own private rooms. The privacy and personal space ensure that the recovery process is as comfortable as possible.
Addiction Treatment Programs
A young adult program in Ohio ensures participants receive the most appropriate treatment. Therapies and activities are customized to meet the needs of young people in their teens and twenties.
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.
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.
All levels of care are available at men’s rehab in Ohio. Men who are struggling with addiction can choose detox, inpatient, or outpatient programs, all designed for men.
Often, women suffer from both substance use disorder and a co-occurring mental health disorder. Women’s rehab in Ohio can treat both, which is called dual diagnosis 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.
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 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.
If your addiction treatment includes rational emotive behavioral therapy in Ohio, the therapist will take on the role of educator and teacher. The therapists uses this model to empower individuals to identify and replace irrational beliefs. Sessions usually last for one hour and may continue for a few weeks or up to one year.
Levels of Care
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.
If you’re struggling with both mental illness and addiction at the same time, dual diagnosis treatment in Ohio is ideal. This treatment provides an integrated approach to treat both disorders effectively.
Professional intervention services in Ohio can make the difference in convincing your loved one to get the help they need. Intervention staff can facilitate an intervention and follow-up with valuable resources for the development of an effective treatment plan.
When you enter drug rehab in Ohio, detox is your first step toward recovery. Detox involves slowly and safely purging your systems of all addictive substances. This happens under 24/7 supervision and may include medication for withdrawal.
If you need extra support during early recovery, sober living in Ohio may be a good option for you. You can stay in a sober living home for as long as you need the accountability and stability. Once people have maintained sober living for several months, they typically move out and live on their own.
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