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Alternative Paths

Medina, OH

SAMHSA Verified PHP MAT Dual Dx Telehealth

PHP · MAT · Dual Dx · Telehealth center · in Medina, OH · Accepts Medicaid · Medicare · Private · Serves adolescents, seniors.

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Direct line to Alternative Paths: (330) 725-9195

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About Alternative Paths

Alternative Paths offers support for people struggling with mental health issues, substance use, and co-occurring disorders. They provide outpatient services, in-home counseling, and Medication-Assisted Treatment. Their team helps both adults and youth, making care accessible to families and individuals who need emotional, behavioral, or addiction support in everyday life.
The center uses counseling, psychiatry, case management, and peer support to help people heal. Clients benefit from personalized plans that may include talk therapy, medication, and skill-building. These therapies give people tools to manage stress, recover from addiction, and feel more stable and in control of their mental health journey.
Alternative Paths offers crisis intervention, jail reentry programs, and special help for veterans and families. Youth receive in-home treatment for serious emotional needs. The center is also active in community training and support. For urgent help, their 24/7 Crisis Hotline is available, giving people immediate support when they need it most.

Classified as outpatient mental health facility. private non-profit organization. Primary focus: substance use treatment, mental health treatment.

This listing is sourced from the SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Data last synced: April 2026. Always verify current programs and insurance directly with the facility.

Quick Facts

Programs, populations, and payments verified via SAMHSA.

Level of care
PHP · MAT · Dual Dx · Telehealth
Service settings
Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Therapy approaches
Cognitive behavioral therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Group therapy, Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment, Individual psychotherapy, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
Age groups
Children/Adolescents, Young Adults, Adults, Seniors
Special populations
Young adults, Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED), Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI)
Medications used
Fluphenazine, Haloperidol, Loxapine, Perphenazine, Aripiprazole, Asenapine, Brexpiprazole, Cariprazine, Clozapine, IIoperidone + 8 more
Recovery supports
Mentoring/peer support
Emergency services
Crisis intervention team, Psychiatric emergency walk-in services
Facility operation
Private non-profit organization

Insurance & Payment Accepted

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Medicaid
Medicare
Private insurance
TRICARE / VA
Self-pay / Cash
Sliding scale

Full list from SAMHSA: County or local government funds; Community Mental Health Block Grants; Community Service Block Grants; Medicare; Medicaid; Other State funds; Private health insurance; State corrections or juvenile justice funds; State education agency funds; Cash or self-payment; State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid; State mental health agency (or equivalent) funds; State welfare or child and family services funds

Contact & Location

Address

246 Northland Drive, Medina, OH 44256

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Facility direct line

(330) 725-9195

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Alternative Paths accept Medicaid?
Yes. According to SAMHSA data, Alternative Paths accepts Medicaid. Coverage specifics (copays, prior authorization) depend on the specific OH Medicaid plan. Call (330) 725-9195 to verify your benefits.
What level of care does Alternative Paths offer?
This facility offers: PHP, MAT, Dual Dx, Telehealth. Service settings include: Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment. Primary focus: Substance use treatment, Mental health treatment, Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children.
Does Alternative Paths have specialized programs?
Yes — this facility offers programs for: Young adults, Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED), Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI).
What therapy methods does Alternative Paths use?
Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Cognitive behavioral therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Group therapy, Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment, Individual psychotherapy, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy.
How do I start treatment at Alternative Paths?
Call the facility directly at (330) 725-9195 for an intake assessment. Our free 24/7 helpline (+1 (205) 973-2878) can also help you compare programs, verify insurance, and navigate options. No physician referral is required.
Is treatment confidential?
Yes. Federal law (42 CFR Part 2) provides strict confidentiality protections for substance use treatment records — stricter than HIPAA. Records cannot be disclosed without written consent, even to family, employers, or law enforcement.
What happens when you call? (general intake process)

Most treatment centers follow a 4-step intake: (1) confidential assessment — substance history, mental health, insurance, preferences (protected by 42 CFR Part 2); (2) insurance verification — facility contacts your plan to confirm coverage and out-of-pocket costs; (3) level-of-care recommendation — clinical staff match you to detox, residential, PHP, IOP, or outpatient based on severity; (4) admission typically within 24–48 hours. Timing varies by facility and bed availability.

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Sources & References

  • SAMHSA — Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Source of facility programs, services, and accepted payments.
  • SAMHSA — NSDUH, 2023.
  • CMS — Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA).
  • 42 CFR Part 2 — Confidentiality of SUD Patient Records.

Facility data last synced: April 2026. Editorial policy.

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