Alcohol and Drug Services
Addiction Treatment • Columbus, OH
About
Columbus Public Health (City of Columbus, Ohio) is a government agency providing clinical, environmental, health promotion, and population-based services to protect and improve community health. It operates from two Columbus offices (HQ at 240 Parsons Ave and 280 E Broad St) and employs about 133 staff. Services span public health programs, disease reporting, and community health initiatives. For alcohol and drug-related public health needs, contact health@columbus.gov or call (614) 645-3111 / 614-645-7417. Official site: columbus.gov/publichealth.
Clinic Type
Addiction Treatment
Address
Alcohol and Drug Services, City of Columbus Public Health
Phone
(614) 645-6839
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Opening Hours
Walk-in registration Monday - Friday from 8am to 10am; program times vary by service
Emergency Care
If in immediate emergency, call 911. Netcare Access Crisis Hotline 614-276-2273 or Opiate Crisis Line 614-724-4673 (Mon-Fri, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.)
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
Medicaid accepted; treatment costs can be subsidized for individuals without insurance and on an income-based sliding scale
sliding scale, income-based sliding scale, subsidized treatment for individuals without insurance
Languages Spoken
FAQs
What services are offered by Alcohol and Drug Services?
Prevention and outpatient treatment services, with specific programs such as Latina Women & Families Program, Parenting Wisely and Intervention within prevention; adult outpatient treatment groups are gender specific.
What services does the Alcohol and Drug Services program provide?
Prevention and outpatient treatment services, including prevention for youth and adults with education and supportive services; Latina Women & Families Program, Parenting Wisely and Intervention services; Adult Outpatient Treatment groups (gender specific).
When can I register for services?
Walk-in registration is held Monday - Friday from 8am to 10am.
What treatment options are available?
Medication-assisted treatment, individual counseling, case management, group counseling (outpatient, intensive outpatient, opiate, Afro-centric, relapse prevention).
Who is prioritized for treatment?
Pregnant women and those using IV drugs are prioritized.
Is Medicaid accepted?
Yes, Medicaid is accepted and treatment costs can be subsidized on an income-based sliding scale.
How can I access naloxone?
Fill out the online form to get free naloxone mailed to Franklin County residents.
How can I learn more about treatment options or services?
Call 614-645-6839 or 614-645-6612 to learn more.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Recovered.org: 4.14/5 (Not explicitly stated total count)
- Recovery.com: 1.9/5 (Not explicitly stated total count)
- Top Sober House: 4.8/5 (1 review)
Patients praise
- Access to comprehensive outpatient treatment and medication-assisted treatment programs
- Government-operated facility offering a variety of therapeutic modalities (e.g., CBT, DBT)
- Availability of relapse prevention and recovery support services
Common complaints
- Reports of unprofessional staff behavior, including perceived rudeness and dismissiveness
- Concerns regarding disorganized programming and facility management
"Don t recommend taking anyone or going to drug and alcohol program. The staff that works there very unprofessional specially Joe Tercer."
— Trustburn.comSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Alcohol and drug services home page header - City of Columbus, Ohio — Oct 28, 2025
- [PDF] mental health & substance use resources - Columbus.gov — Jan 15, 2026
- Adult Addiction Services - ADAMH Board of Franklin County — Jan 28, 2026
- Columbus ballot issue could reshape mental health, substance abuse emergency response | WOSU Public Media — Feb 25, 2026
- Demand is high at Franklin County's new Crisis Care Center - Axios Columbus — May 28, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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