Located in Portsmouth, OH, Shawnee Mental Health Center offers
outpatient care for people seeking help with substance use and related challenges.
The program offers levels of care including outpatient and typical program lengths around 5 days.
Clients engage with evidence-based and supportive therapies such as 1-on-1 counseling,
cognitive behavioral therapy,
family therapy,
group therapy, life skills and nutrition counseling.
Shawnee Mental Health Center serves men, women, adolescents, children and older adults and treats co-occurring disorders, drug addiction and smoking cessation.
Coverage is accepted from 24 plans such as Carelon Behavioral Health,
Cigna, ComPsych and GuideWell; the admissions team can confirm what your policy covers.
Ongoing support continues after treatment through outpatient treatment and support meetings.
To confirm current openings, levels of care, and accepted insurance, contact Shawnee Mental Health Center directly or call our free, confidential helpline.
Evidence-Based Context: According to SAMHSA's National Survey on Drug Use and Health (2023), approximately 48.7 million Americans aged 12 or older had a substance use disorder in the past year. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) emphasizes that treatment programs combining behavioral therapy with medication-assisted approaches show the highest rates of sustained recovery. Facilities like Shawnee Mental Health Center provide structured pathways to evidence-based care.
Sources: SAMHSA NSDUH 2023, NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.)