ReCreate Behavioral Health of Ohio

About ReCreate Behavioral Health of Ohio

349 Olde Ridenour Rd Gahanna, OH 43230, Columbus, Ohio
Welcome to Recreate Behavioral Health of Ohio, the premier addiction and mental health center located in Gahanna, a vibrant suburb of Columbus, Ohio. Our dedicated and compassionate staff is committed to providing top-quality care to individuals from across Ohio and the Midwest. Our Mission and Vision The mission of Recreate Behavioral Health Network is to offer guidance, hope, and evidence-based treatment for those suffering from addiction and mental health disorders. Our vision is to provide a safe, respectful, and compassionate environment and treatment experience for patients to receive ...the highest standard of clinical excellence. Our History and Experience With years of experience in the field of behavioral health, our healthcare company has established itself as a leading provider of addiction and mental health services throughout the eastern United States. With multiple locations in Florida, New Jersey, and New York, we are glad to settle roots in Ohio. Our team of professionals has a deep understanding of the importance of seeking help as soon as possible.

Insurances

Aetna logo

Aetna

Covers mental health, substance use treatment, and rehab services with broad nationwide access and t...
Anthem logo

Anthem

Supports behavioral health and addiction services through integrated plans and access to therapy and...
BlueCross BlueShield logo

BlueCross BlueShield

Offers nationwide access to mental health providers, inpatient rehab, and outpatient addiction servi...
CareFirst logo

CareFirst

Includes behavioral health, mental health counseling, and substance use disorder treatment in its he...
Carelon Behavioral Health logo

Carelon Behavioral Health

Specializes in managing mental health and addiction recovery services for individuals and families.
Cigna logo

Cigna

Provides access to therapy, inpatient rehab, outpatient care, and virtual mental health support acro...
ComPsych logo

ComPsych

World’s largest EAP provider, offering mental health, addiction treatment referrals, and crisis coun...
First Health logo

First Health

Offers PPO network access including behavioral health and rehab services with national coverage.
GEHA logo

GEHA

Federal health plan offering therapy, rehab, and behavioral health coverage for government employees...
HealthNet logo

HealthNet

Supports Medicaid and Medicare members with mental health and substance use disorder treatment progr...
HealthPartners logo

HealthPartners

Offers full-spectrum behavioral health services, including outpatient therapy and inpatient addictio...
Highmark logo

Highmark

Covers mental health and addiction treatment, including rehab and recovery support programs.
Humana logo

Humana

Provides behavioral health care, rehab coverage, and substance use treatment with virtual and in-per...
MHN logo

MHN

Behavioral health subsidiary of Magellan, focused on EAP and addiction recovery.
Molina Healthcare logo

Molina Healthcare

Provides managed care for Medicaid/Medicare with strong behavioral health components.
MultiPlan logo

MultiPlan

Provides access to behavioral health networks through preferred provider organizations.
Optum logo

Optum

Specializes in mental health and addiction recovery under UnitedHealth Group.
Oscar logo

Oscar

Offers behavioral health services through telehealth and in-network care providers.
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Tricare

Covers U.S. military personnel and families with behavioral health and addiction services.
Tufts Health logo

Tufts Health

Covers mental health and addiction services under its commercial and Medicaid plans.
United Healthcare logo

United Healthcare

Provides mental health, substance use disorder care, and integrated wellness solutions.
Magellan Health logo

Magellan Health

Leads in behavioral health, offering evidence-based addiction and recovery programs.

Amenities

Access to Nature

Access to Nature

Centers with access to nature may offer outdoor areas, natural surroundings, or nearby green spaces that support reflection, movement, and a calmer treatment environment.

Fitness Center

Fitness Center

A fitness center may support exercise, routine, stress reduction, and overall wellness during treatment. Users should confirm available equipment, supervision, and any medical restrictions.

Chef-prepared Meals

Chef-prepared Meals

Chef-prepared meals may support nutrition, comfort, and daily routine during residential treatment. Users should ask about dietary accommodations, allergies, and nutrition support if needed.

Airport Transfers

Airport Transfers

Airport transfer services may help clients travel from a nearby airport to the treatment center. Availability, cost, scheduling, and distance should be confirmed directly with the facility.

TV

TV

TV access may be available in rooms or shared areas, depending on the program’s schedule and technology policy. Some centers limit entertainment access during treatment.

Air-Conditioned Rooms

Air-Conditioned Rooms

Air-conditioned rooms help support comfort during residential or longer-stay treatment, especially in warm climates or facilities where temperature control affects sleep and daily routine.

Private or Shared Rooms

Private or Shared Rooms

Facilities may offer private rooms, shared rooms, or both. Room type can affect privacy, cost, comfort, and availability, so users should confirm options before admission.

Arcad

Arcad

Arcade or game areas may provide structured recreation during downtime. This amenity is usually supportive and should be considered alongside the facility’s clinical services and daily schedule.

Accreditations

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Joint Commission

The Joint Commission Accreditation is a prestigiou...

Highlights

1-on-1 Counseling

1-on-1 Counseling

Customized Treatment Plans

Customized Treatment Plans

Holistic Approach

Holistic Approach

Medically Assisted Detox

Medically Assisted Detox

Who We Treat

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LGBTQ+

LGBTQ+ affirming programs may offer culturally res...
Pregnant Women logo

Pregnant Women

Programs for pregnant and parenting women may prov...
Professionals logo

Professionals

Programs for professionals may offer privacy, flex...
Veterans logo

Veterans

Veteran-focused programs may address trauma, PTSD,...
Young Adults logo

Young Adults

Young adult programs may focus on substance use, m...
Men and Women logo

Men and Women

All-gender programs accept clients of more than on...
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Men

Men’s programs may address substance use, mental h...
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Women

Women’s programs may address substance use, trauma...

Treatments

1-on-1 Counseling

1-on-1 Counseling

One-on-one counseling gives clients private time with a counselor or therapist to discuss substance use, mental health symptoms, goals, triggers, and recovery planning. It is commonly used throughout treatment to create a more personalized care plan.

Art Therapy

Art Therapy

Art therapy uses creative activities to help clients express emotions, process experiences, and explore thoughts that may be difficult to discuss directly. It is often used as a supportive approach in mental health, trauma, and substance use treatment settings.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

CBT helps people identify thought and behavior patterns that may contribute to substance use, anxiety, depression, or relapse risk. Programs may use it to build coping skills and practical recovery strategies.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy

Dialectical Behavior Therapy

DBT teaches skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, and communication. It may support people with intense emotions, trauma symptoms, self-destructive patterns, or co-occurring mental health concerns.

Equine Therapy

Equine Therapy

Equine therapy uses supervised activities with horses to support emotional awareness, trust, boundaries, communication, and confidence. It is often used as an experiential support alongside counseling or trauma-informed treatment.

Family Therapy

Family Therapy

Family therapy helps clients and loved ones address communication, boundaries, conflict, support systems, and the impact of substance use or mental health concerns on the household. It is an important treatment option when recovery involves family relationships.

Group Therapy

Group Therapy

Group therapy brings clients together in a structured setting to discuss recovery, coping skills, accountability, relationships, and shared challenges. It is commonly used in addiction and mental health treatment at many levels of care.

Life Skills

Life Skills

Life skills programming helps clients build practical routines for daily stability, communication, employment readiness, budgeting, time management, and recovery planning. It is often used in residential, PHP, IOP, sober living, and transitional care.

Medication-Assisted Treatment

Medication-Assisted Treatment

MAT uses approved medications with counseling or recovery support when clinically appropriate. It is especially important for opioid use disorder and may also be used for alcohol use disorder.

Meditation & Mindfulness

Meditation & Mindfulness

Meditation and mindfulness practices help clients build present-moment awareness, manage stress, and respond to cravings or emotions with more intention. They are usually supportive practices used alongside clinical treatment.

Mindfulness Therapy

Mindfulness Therapy

Mindfulness therapy uses attention, breathing, and awareness practices to help clients notice thoughts, cravings, and emotions without reacting automatically. It may support anxiety, depression, stress, trauma symptoms, and relapse prevention.

Music Therapy

Music Therapy

Music therapy uses music-based activities such as listening, songwriting, rhythm, or discussion to support emotional expression, coping, and connection. It may be helpful as a supportive service for trauma, mood symptoms, stress, or recovery engagement.

Narrative Therapy

Narrative Therapy

Narrative therapy helps clients examine the stories they hold about themselves, their past, and their recovery. It may support people working through shame, identity, trauma, relationship stress, or long-standing negative self-beliefs.

Recreation Therapy

Recreation Therapy

Recreation therapy uses structured recreational activities to support social connection, stress reduction, confidence, and healthy routines. It is often used as a supportive service in residential or extended-care programs.

Relapse Prevention Counseling

Relapse Prevention Counseling

Relapse prevention counseling helps clients identify triggers, warning signs, high-risk situations, and coping strategies. It is commonly used to support ongoing recovery after detox, residential treatment, PHP, IOP, or outpatient care.

Relaxation Therapy

Relaxation Therapy

Relaxation therapy uses breathing, guided imagery, muscle relaxation, or calming exercises to reduce stress and physical tension. It may support anxiety management, sleep routines, cravings, and emotional regulation.

The Sinclair Method

The Sinclair Method

TSM uses naltrexone before drinking as part of a medically supervised approach for alcohol use disorder. Users should confirm medication eligibility, medical oversight, and how the method fits into the broader care plan.

Yoga

Yoga

Yoga combines movement, breathing, and mindfulness practices that may support stress reduction, emotional regulation, sleep, and general wellness. It is best presented as a complementary recovery support rather than a standalone treatment.

Psychoeducation

Psychoeducation

Psychoeducation helps clients understand addiction, mental health symptoms, medications, coping skills, relapse warning signs, and treatment expectations. It is commonly used across many levels of care to support informed participation in treatment.

Twelve Step Facilitation

Twelve Step Facilitation

TSF helps clients understand and participate in Twelve Step recovery support. It may be used alongside counseling, medication, relapse prevention, and other treatment services.

Introduction to the 12 Step Program

Introduction to the 12 Step Program

An introduction to the Twelve Step model helps clients understand peer-support programs, meetings, sponsorship, accountability, and recovery principles. It may be offered as one part of a broader treatment plan, especially in addiction recovery programs.

Seeking Safety

Seeking Safety

Seeking Safety is a structured counseling model designed for people with trauma and substance use concerns. It focuses on coping skills, safety, grounding, boundaries, and stabilization rather than detailed trauma exposure work.

Solution-Focused, Goal-Oriented Therapy

Solution-Focused, Goal-Oriented Therapy

Solution-focused therapy helps clients identify strengths, set practical goals, and build on what is already working. It may be useful for clients who need short-term, structured support around recovery, relationships, or life stability.

Stress Management

Stress Management

Stress management teaches clients practical tools to reduce emotional and physical stress, including breathing, planning, coping skills, sleep routines, and boundary-setting. It is often used to support relapse prevention and mental health stability.

Level Of Cares

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Detox

Detox, also called withdrawal management, helps pe...
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Outpatient Treatment

Outpatient treatment allows clients to receive the...
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Outpatient Therapy

Outpatient therapy usually involves scheduled indi...
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Residential Treatment

Residential treatment provides structured care in ...
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Licensed Primary Mental Health

Primary mental health treatment focuses mainly on ...

Conditions

Anger

Anger

Anger is a normal emotion that becomes a concern when it is intense, frequent, hard to control, or linked with conflict, aggression, unsafe behavior, or relationship problems. Related support may include counseling, CBT, DBT-informed skills, group therapy, family therapy, outpatient care, or structured mental health treatment when anger occurs with trauma, mood concerns, or substance use.

Anxiety

Anxiety

Anxiety involves excessive worry, fear, nervousness, or physical tension that can affect sleep, concentration, relationships, work, school, and daily responsibilities. Related support may include therapy, counseling, medication management when appropriate, outpatient care, intensive outpatient care, or structured mental health treatment depending on symptoms and needs.

Bipolar

Bipolar

Bipolar disorder is a mood disorder involving episodes of elevated or irritable mood and increased energy, along with episodes of depression. It may affect sleep, judgment, activity level, relationships, work, school, and safety. Related support may include psychiatric care, medication management, therapy, outpatient care, intensive outpatient care, day treatment, residential treatment, or inpatient stabilization when needed.

Codependency

Codependency

Codependency describes an unhealthy relationship pattern where a person may focus heavily on another person’s needs, emotions, or behavior while neglecting personal boundaries and wellbeing. It may affect self-esteem, relationships, decision-making, and emotional health. Related support may include counseling, family therapy, group therapy, boundary-focused support, outpatient care, or co-occurring treatment when substance use is involved in the relationship system.

Depression

Depression

Depression is a mood condition involving persistent sadness, loss of interest, low energy, hopelessness, or changes in sleep, appetite, and concentration. It may affect daily functioning, relationships, school, work, and safety. Related support may include therapy, counseling, medication management when appropriate, crisis support when needed, outpatient care, intensive outpatient care, or structured mental health treatment.

Personality Disorders

Personality Disorders

Personality disorders involve long-term patterns in thoughts, emotions, behavior, identity, or relationships that cause distress or problems in functioning. They may affect relationships, work, boundaries, emotion regulation, and safety. Related support may include therapy, DBT-informed care, counseling, group therapy, outpatient care, intensive outpatient care, or residential treatment depending on severity and co-occurring needs.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

PTSD is a trauma-related condition that may involve intrusive memories, nightmares, avoidance, mood changes, sleep problems, and feeling constantly on edge. It can affect relationships, work, school, safety, and daily routines. Related support may include trauma-focused therapy, EMDR, counseling, medication management when appropriate, and structured mental health or co-occurring treatment.

Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia is a serious mental health condition that can affect perception, thinking, communication, emotions, and functioning. Symptoms may include hallucinations, delusions, disorganized thoughts, or reduced motivation. Related support may include psychiatric care, medication management, therapy, case management, outpatient care, intensive outpatient care, residential treatment, or inpatient stabilization when needed.

Stress

Stress

Stress is the body and mind’s response to pressure, demands, or life changes. Ongoing stress may affect sleep, mood, concentration, physical comfort, relationships, work, and daily responsibilities. Related support may include counseling, stress-management therapy, mindfulness-based support, outpatient care, virtual care, or higher levels of care when stress occurs with other mental health or substance use concerns.

Substances We Treat

Alcohol

Alcohol

Alcohol use disorder can affect health, relationships, work, safety, and mental health. Treatment may include counseling, behavioral therapies, recovery support, and FDA-approved medications when clinically appropriate.

Benzodiazepines

Benzodiazepines

Benzodiazepines are prescription sedatives sometimes used for anxiety, sleep, or seizure-related conditions. Treatment may involve careful assessment, medical supervision, and support for dependence or withdrawal risk, especially when other substances are involved.

Co-Occurring Disorders

Co-Occurring Disorders

Co-occurring disorders involve both a substance use disorder and a mental health disorder. Treatment may coordinate addiction care, mental health therapy, medication management, and recovery support so both concerns are addressed together.

Cocaine

Cocaine

Cocaine is a stimulant that can affect the brain, heart, mood, sleep, and decision-making. Treatment commonly focuses on behavioral therapy, relapse prevention, coping skills, and support for cravings or co-occurring mental health symptoms.

Ecstasy / MDMA

Ecstasy / MDMA

MDMA, often called ecstasy or molly, is a psychoactive stimulant and hallucinogen. Treatment may address mood changes, sleep problems, cravings, risky use patterns, and co-occurring mental health concerns.

Heroin

Heroin

Heroin is an opioid with a high risk of dependence, withdrawal, and overdose. Treatment often includes medications for opioid use disorder, counseling, harm-reduction education, relapse prevention, and ongoing recovery support.

Cannabis / Marijuana

Cannabis / Marijuana

Cannabis use can become problematic for some people, especially when it affects school, work, mood, motivation, relationships, or daily functioning. Treatment may include counseling, behavioral therapy, coping skills, and support for withdrawal symptoms or co-occurring mental health concerns.

Methamphetamine

Methamphetamine

Methamphetamine is a powerful stimulant that can affect sleep, mood, thinking, heart health, and behavior. Treatment commonly focuses on behavioral therapies, contingency management where available, relapse prevention, recovery support, and co-occurring mental health care.

Opioids

Opioids

Opioids include heroin, fentanyl, and prescription pain medications such as oxycodone or hydrocodone. Treatment for opioid use disorder may include FDA-approved medications such as buprenorphine, methadone, or naltrexone, along with counseling and recovery support.

Smoking Cessation

Smoking Cessation

Smoking cessation support helps people reduce or stop tobacco use. Programs may include counseling, nicotine replacement therapy, prescription medications, coping strategies, and relapse-prevention support.

Synthetic Drugs / New Psychoactive Substances

Synthetic Drugs / New Psychoactive Substances

Synthetic drugs can include lab-made cannabinoids, stimulants, opioids, or hallucinogens with unpredictable strength and effects. Treatment may focus on medical stabilization, substance use counseling, relapse prevention, and mental health support when symptoms are severe or persistent.

Chronic Relapse

Chronic Relapse

Chronic relapse refers to repeated returns to substance use after periods of recovery or treatment. Programs may focus on relapse prevention, triggers, co-occurring mental health needs, medication support, recovery planning, and long-term accountability.

Nicotine / Tobacco

Nicotine / Tobacco

Nicotine dependence can involve cravings, withdrawal symptoms, and repeated tobacco or vaping use despite health risks. Treatment may include counseling, nicotine replacement therapy, and other FDA-approved smoking cessation medications.

Drug Addiction / Substance Use Disorder

Drug Addiction / Substance Use Disorder

Drug addiction, or substance use disorder, involves continued substance use despite harmful consequences. Treatment may include assessment, counseling, behavioral therapies, medications for some substance use disorders, relapse prevention, and recovery support.