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River City Recovery Center Starlight

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 River City Recovery Center Starlight

Located in a tranquil Victorian home in midtown Sacramento, the River City Recovery Center’s Starlight program offers 24-hour residential care for adults recovering from drug and alcohol addiction. This non-medical setting blends structure and warmth, giving clients space to heal in a calm, home-like environment. With just 26 beds and a low client-to-counselor ratio, the program ensures personalized attention and encourages strong peer and staff relationships throughout treatment.
Treatment includes individual counseling, group therapy, life skills training, and recovery meetings tailored to each client’s needs. Licensed staff use proven methods to help clients address both addiction and co-occurring mental health concerns. Each person follows an evidence-based care plan designed to build emotional resilience and support a stable, substance-free future. Senior residents can take on added responsibilities as they prepare for independent living.
Clients stay in shared rooms within a multi-story home that promotes comfort and connection. The welcoming environment supports routine and accountability while preserving a sense of dignity and ease. Regular family visits strengthen outside support systems and foster lasting change. Every aspect of Starlight—its size, setting, and staff—works together to help clients reclaim their lives with clarity and confidence.

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

(916) 442-3979

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does River City Recovery Center Starlight accept Medicaid?
Yes. According to SAMHSA data, River City Recovery Center Starlight accepts Medicaid. Coverage specifics (copays, prior authorization) depend on the specific OH Medicaid plan. Call (916) 442-3979 to verify your benefits.
What level of care does River City Recovery Center Starlight 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 River City Recovery Center Starlight 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 River City Recovery Center Starlight 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 River City Recovery Center Starlight?
Call the facility directly at (916) 442-3979 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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