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Joyful Minds Recovery Center

Lancaster, OH

SAMHSA Verified Outpatient Dual Dx Telehealth

Outpatient · Dual Dx · Telehealth center · in Lancaster, OH · Accepts Medicaid · Private · TRICARE · Serves veterans, adolescents, seniors, trauma survivors.

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About Joyful Minds Recovery Center

Nestled along the Santa Ana River, Joyful Minds Recovery Center provides a range of clinical and holistic therapies to help individuals renew the mind, body, and spirit, and move towards lasting recovery. They offer treatment for substance use disorders, mental health conditions, and treat any co-occurring disorders simultaneously. They combine the 12-Step framework with life skills training and also offer medication-assisted treatment. Joyful Minds honors veterans through tailored services that consider the unique experiences and unseen wounds of combat and service.
At Joyful Minds Recovery Center, treatment is structured around a well-rounded and holistic model that brings together evidence-based therapies, wellness approaches, and peer support to foster deep and sustained healing. In their residential program, clients receive 24/7 supervision and a daily routine combining therapies, life skills training, mindfulness, and wellness practices. Clients explore personal triggers, emotional challenges, and behavioral patterns, while also connecting with others for mutual support and accountability. For clients coping with substance use, Joyful Minds offer medically supervised detox along with their other services.
Joyful Mind's trauma-informed therapies include eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) and cognitive processing therapy (CPT) to help veterans work through trauma. As substance use disorders continue to rise among veterans, the center combines medication-assisted treatment with individual counseling and group therapy to address addiction alongside co-occurring concerns.. Offering expert care, peer connection, and practical help, Joyful Minds tailors the treatment experience for veterans and their families.

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
Outpatient · Dual Dx · Telehealth
Service settings
Outpatient
Therapy approaches
Activity therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Couples/family therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy, Group therapy, Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment, Individual psychotherapy
Age groups
Children/Adolescents, Young Adults, Adults, Seniors
Special populations
Young adults, Seniors or older adults, Veterans, Active duty military, Members of military families, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence, Clients who have experienced trauma, Persons with traumatic brain injury (TBI), Persons with eating disorders
Recovery supports
Housing services, Mentoring/peer support
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; Medicaid; Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE); Other State funds; Private health insurance; Cash or self-payment; State welfare or child and family services funds

Contact & Location

Address

201 South Columbus Street, Lancaster, OH 43130

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Facility direct line

(888) 370-5014

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Joyful Minds Recovery Center accept Medicaid?
Yes. According to SAMHSA data, Joyful Minds Recovery Center accepts Medicaid. Coverage specifics (copays, prior authorization) depend on the specific OH Medicaid plan. Call (888) 370-5014 to verify your benefits.
What level of care does Joyful Minds Recovery Center offer?
This facility offers: Outpatient, Dual Dx, Telehealth. Service settings include: Outpatient. 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 Joyful Minds Recovery Center have specialized programs?
Yes — this facility offers programs for: Young adults, Seniors or older adults, Veterans, Active duty military, Members of military families, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence, Clients who have experienced trauma.
What therapy methods does Joyful Minds Recovery Center use?
Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Activity therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Couples/family therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy, Group therapy, Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment, Individual psychotherapy, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy, Abnormal involuntary movement scale.
How do I start treatment at Joyful Minds Recovery Center?
Call the facility directly at (888) 370-5014 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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