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Portage Path Behavioral Health Psychiatric Emergency Services

Akron, OH

SAMHSA Verified Joint Commission Inpatient PHP MAT Dual Dx

Inpatient · PHP · MAT · Dual Dx center · in Akron, OH · Accepts Medicaid · Medicare · Private · TRICARE · Serves seniors.

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About Portage Path Behavioral Health Psychiatric Emergency Services

Near Akron, Ohio, the center helps people recover from mental illness and substance use. The center treats depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and more. It offers many levels of care like outpatient therapy, crisis stabilization, and day treatment. A key feature is its Psychiatric Emergency Services for people in urgent need.
The center uses proven therapies to support recovery. Clients receive care through individual and group therapy, medication management, and dual diagnosis treatment. The team works closely with each person, combining support and science to guide healing. Staff members use teamwork and data to improve care and meet each client’s unique needs.
Clients at Portage Path experience a safe, welcoming space. Personal areas provide quiet time, while shared rooms offer places to connect. On-site, clients enjoy healthy meals, structured group activities, and access to both primary care and pharmacy services. The center builds a caring community where people feel supported every step of the way.

Classified as multi-setting mental health facility (e.g., non-hospital residential plus either outpatient and/or partial hospitalization/day treatment). 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
Inpatient · PHP · MAT · Dual Dx
Service settings
Outpatient, Residential/24-hour residential
Therapy approaches
Activity therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Group therapy, Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment, Individual psychotherapy, Abnormal involuntary movement scale
Age groups
Young Adults, Seniors
Special populations
Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders
Medications used
Chlorpromazine, Fluphenazine, Haloperidol, Loxapine, Perphenazine, Pimozide, Prochlorperazine, Trifluoperazine, Aripiprazole, Asenapine + 13 more
Recovery supports
Mentoring/peer support
Emergency services
Crisis intervention team, Psychiatric emergency onsite services, Psychiatric emergency mobile/off-site services, Psychiatric emergency walk-in services
Facility operation
Private non-profit organization

Insurance & Payment Accepted

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

Full list from SAMHSA: County or local government funds; Medicare; Medicaid; Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE); Other State funds; Private health insurance; Cash or self-payment; State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid; State mental health agency (or equivalent) funds

Contact & Location

Address

10 Penfield Avenue, Akron, OH 44310

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Facility direct line

(330) 762-6110

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Portage Path Behavioral Health Psychiatric Emergency Services accept Medicaid?
Yes. According to SAMHSA data, Portage Path Behavioral Health Psychiatric Emergency Services accepts Medicaid. Coverage specifics (copays, prior authorization) depend on the specific OH Medicaid plan. Call (330) 762-6110 to verify your benefits.
What level of care does Portage Path Behavioral Health Psychiatric Emergency Services offer?
This facility offers: Inpatient, PHP, MAT, Dual Dx. Service settings include: Outpatient, Residential/24-hour residential. 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 Portage Path Behavioral Health Psychiatric Emergency Services have specialized programs?
Yes — this facility offers programs for: Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders.
What therapy methods does Portage Path Behavioral Health Psychiatric Emergency Services use?
Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Activity therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Group therapy, Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment, Individual psychotherapy, Abnormal involuntary movement scale.
How do I start treatment at Portage Path Behavioral Health Psychiatric Emergency Services?
Call the facility directly at (330) 762-6110 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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