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Next Step Recovery

Columbus, OH

SAMHSA Verified Joint Commission IOP MAT

IOP · MAT center · in Columbus, OH · Accepts Medicaid · Medicare · Serves trauma survivors.

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About Next Step Recovery

Next Step Recovery is a men’s-only intensive outpatient program (IOP) with optional sober living and transitional housing options located in the beautiful city of Asheville, North Carolina. Next Step provides an ideal transition for men ages 18-40 who have completed a residential program, are fresh out of recovery, or have complicated addiction histories involving numerous relapses. Notably, all of the programs are designed for men to also attend to their work responsibilities if needed. Their IOP program employs a 3-pronged strategy that combines rigorous group therapy, 1-on-1 counseling, and 12-Step recovery. Residents will also have the opportunity to participate in adventure therapy activities like hiking, rafting, and exploring as well as martial arts, meditation, and yoga.
At Next Step Recovery, they give both addiction and mental illness the care required—treating them as distinct but connected problems. Their objective is to give every client the help, resources, and therapy they require to get past the difficulties brought on by their dual illness and build a life they can be proud of.
Sober living and transitional housing is not required, but offered. Each patient must decide whether they think they will benefit from a sober living environment. Next Step’s sober living environments offer a comfortable, home-like environment with cozy common areas and rooms shared with 1 other roommate.
Next Step Recovery is accredited by the Joint Commission and accepts most private insurance.

Private for-profit organization. Primary focus: substance use treatment, transitional housing, halfway house, or sober home.

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
IOP · MAT
Service settings
Outpatient, Intensive outpatient treatment, Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment, Regular outpatient treatment
Therapy approaches
Anger management, Brief intervention, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Contingency management/motivational incentives, Motivational interviewing, Matrix Model, Relapse prevention, Substance use disorder counseling
Age groups
Young Adults, Adults
Special populations
Adult women, Adult men, Clients who have experienced sexual abuse, Clients who have experienced trauma
Medications used
Acamprosate (Campral®), Buprenorphine sub-dermal implant, Buprenorphine with naloxone, Buprenorphine without naloxone, Buprenorphine (extended-release, injectable), Naltrexone (oral), Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable), Medications for HIV treatment, Medications for Hepatitis C treatment, Lofexidine + 2 more
Recovery supports
Housing services, Assistance with obtaining social services, Recovery coach, Mentoring/peer support
Facility operation
Private for-profit organization

Insurance & Payment Accepted

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

Full list from SAMHSA: Medicare; Medicaid; Cash or self-payment

Contact & Location

Address

50 West 5th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43201

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Facility direct line

(828) 761-0722

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Next Step Recovery accept Medicaid?
Yes. According to SAMHSA data, Next Step Recovery accepts Medicaid. Coverage specifics (copays, prior authorization) depend on the specific OH Medicaid plan. Call (828) 761-0722 to verify your benefits.
What level of care does Next Step Recovery offer?
This facility offers: IOP, MAT. Service settings include: Outpatient, Intensive outpatient treatment, Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment, Regular outpatient treatment. Primary focus: Substance use treatment, Transitional housing, halfway house, or sober home.
Does Next Step Recovery have specialized programs?
Yes — this facility offers programs for: Adult women, Adult men, Clients who have experienced sexual abuse, Clients who have experienced trauma.
What therapy methods does Next Step Recovery use?
Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Anger management, Brief intervention, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Contingency management/motivational incentives, Motivational interviewing, Matrix Model, Relapse prevention, Substance use disorder counseling, Trauma-related counseling.
How do I start treatment at Next Step Recovery?
Call the facility directly at (828) 761-0722 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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