Located in Columbus, OH, Youth Advocate Services offers co-occurring mental health and
outpatient care for people seeking help with substance use and related challenges.
The program offers levels of care including co-occurring mental health and outpatient and typical program lengths around 30 day.
The clinical model combines evidence-based and supportive therapies such as 1-on-1 counseling,
family therapy,
group therapy, life skills,
medication-assisted treatment and stress management and a treatment philosophy that is evidence-based, individual treatment, family involvement and strengths-based.
This center serves men and women, adolescents, children, girls and boys and treats co-occurring disorders.
Coverage is accepted from 24 plans such as Carelon Behavioral Health,
Cigna, ComPsych and GuideWell; the admissions team can confirm what your policy covers.
Aftercare options include relapse prevention planning.
Verify current programs, openings, and insurance by contacting Youth Advocate Services, or call our confidential helpline for help finding the right fit.
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 Youth Advocate Services provide structured pathways to evidence-based care.
Sources: SAMHSA NSDUH 2023, NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.)