Evidence-based guidance, resources, and hope for individuals and families navigating addiction recovery. Guided by Ohio Community Health’s expertise, these resources offer practical help when it matters most.
If you’re considering treatment or have questions about next steps, our team is available to talk.
Motivational Interviewing is a client-centered approach used in addiction treatment to help individuals work through ambivalence and build internal motivation for recovery. Instead of confronting resistance, it focuses on exploring values, strengthening accountability, and supporting meaningful, lasting change.
Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP) provide structured, intensive addiction treatment during the day. This guide explains whether you can work while in PHP, what scheduling challenges to expect, and how Ohio Community Health helps patients balance recovery with professional responsibilities.
Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) usually require between 9 and 20 hours of treatment per week. Learn what a typical schedule looks like, what therapy sessions include, and how IOP balances structured addiction treatment with daily responsibilities.
Early recovery is often more uncomfortable than expected. When physical and emotional distress go untreated, the risk of relapse increases. Stabilizing the body and nervous system creates a stronger foundation for sustained recovery and continued engagement in treatment.
Recovery doesn’t follow a fixed path. When stress, instability, or disengagement appear, temporarily stepping back up to a higher level of care can restore structure and prevent larger setbacks. This piece explains why step-ups are a normal, preventative part of effective treatment.
In addiction treatment, progress depends on recognizing behaviors that interfere with recovery as they happen. Being “called out” is a therapeutic approach that uses timely, behavior-focused feedback to increase awareness, reinforce accountability, and support meaningful change—especially in early recovery.
Recovery rarely follows a straight line. Long-term progress depends less on motivation or emotional readiness and more on staying connected through routine, support, and consistency. At Ohio Community Health, recovery is built through engagement over time, not perfection.
Recovery doesn’t usually begin with motivation. It often starts with uncertainty, discomfort, or outside pressure. This article explores why simply showing up matters more than feeling ready, and how consistency, structure, and engagement create momentum in addiction recovery over time.
Addiction therapy services can look very different depending on a person’s needs, the level of support required, and where they are in the recovery process. This guide breaks down the different types of addiction therapy services, including treatment programs and therapeutic approaches, and explains how they are commonly used together to support recovery over time—particularly in outpatient settings that allow individuals to remain connected to daily life.
Evidence-based treatment is more than a buzzword, it’s a standard of care rooted in research, clinical expertise, and real-world outcomes. This guide explains what evidence-based treatment really means in addiction recovery, why it matters, and how patients and families can recognize programs built on proven, effective approaches.
We are here to help. If you or a loved one is struggling with addiction, Ohio Community Health Recovery Centers can help assess your situation and discuss appropriate next steps and treatment options.
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My name is Christopher Glover, and I am from Cincinnati, Ohio. I am currently in school and working to grow in competence to better support our community. As a recovering individual I know the struggles that you or a loved one can go through and that there is help for anything you may be struggling with.
The hardest part is asking for help and we are here as a team to best support you and your decision to start your journey towards a better future. Connect with Chris on LinkedIn
I recently joined Ohio Community Health Recovery Centers as a Clinical Case Manager. I am originally from Wisconsin but settled in the Cincinnati area in my early 20s. My career started in the fashion industry but quickly changed as I searched to find my drive and passion through helping others who struggle with addiction.
As someone who is also in recovery, I wanted to provide hope, share lived experience, and support others on their journey. I currently have my Peer Recovery Support Supervision Certification along with my CDCA and plan to continue my education with University of Cincinnati so I can continue to aid in the battle against substance addiction. Connect with Amanda on LinkedIn.
Patrick McCamley (Clinical Therapist) is a Cincinnati native who has worked in substance use disorder/co-occurring mental health disorder treatment since 2019. Patrick received his bachelors degree in psychology from University of Cincinnati in 2021 and received his LCDC III (Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor) license from the Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board in 2022. Patrick has worked in Clinical Operations, Clinical Case Management, and Clinical Therapy throughout his career.
Patrick has tremendous empathy and compassion for the recovery community, being in recovery himself since 2018. Patrick is uniquely qualified to be helpful because of the specific combination of his academic background and his own experience in recovery.
Bill Zimmerman is a Greater Cincinnati Area native who has worked in substance use disorder/co-occurring mental health disorder treatment since 2018. Bill received his (Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant) license from the Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board in 2020.
Bill has worked in Clinical Operations in both support and supervision, and Program facilitating and 12 step recovery support during his career. Bill has a passion for the recovery community, having been in recovery himself since 1982. Connect with Bill on LinkedIn
Growing up in Louisiana with addiction running rampant on both sides of my family. A life away from drugs and alcohol seemed impossible for someone like me. I remember what it was like sitting across from someone thinking there is no way they could ever understand what I was going through.
Sharing my experience offers a credibility and a certain type of trust with clients that only someone who has walked down this road can illustrate. To immerse myself further into the field of addiction, I am currently studying at Cincinnati State for Human and Social Services. I hope I never forget where I came from, if I can do it, so can you!
Hello my name is Thomas Hunter. I was born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio. I am a licensed social worker.In my scope of practice I have worked in the areas of mental health and recovery for thirty years. The clients I have worked with in my career have ranged in age from seven to seventy.
I strive each day to serve my purpose of helping those in need and I believe I do so by utilizing all of my experiences to accomplish my goal of supporting those who desire to establish their sobriety and maintain it in their recovery. Connect with Thomas on LinkedIn.
My name is Mary D. Porter. I received my Masters of Social Work in 2008 from The University of Cincinnati. I received My Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor Licensure in 2001. I retired from The Department of Veteran Affairs Medical Center on April 14, 2014. Currently, I am the Associate Clinical Director for The Ohio Community Health Recovery Centers in Cincinnati.. Due to the fourth wave of the Opioid Epidemic in 2019, I decided to enter back into the workforce to assist the addicted population.
The overdoses were astounding and I wanted to help. I consider myself to be an advocate for the addicted population. My compassion, resilience, empathy, wisdom, knowledge, experience and love I have for this forgotten population goes beyond words. I consider what I do for the addicted population as a calling versus a “career,” because I too was once an “addict and alcoholic.” Today I am 45.5 years alcohol and substance free.
Hello, my name is Ben Lemmon, and I’m the Vice President and Clinical Director at Ohio Community Health Recovery Centers. I’ve been working in the addiction and mental health field since 2013 and decided to enter the field after overcoming my own challenges with addiction.
When I first meet a client, I always explain to them that the reason we are meeting is because they are not capable of obtaining or maintaining sobriety, and my goal is to create a person that can maintain sobriety. I believe a person’s personality is made up of their thoughts, feelings and actions and my job is to help clients identify the thoughts, feelings and actions that have them disconnected from recovery and provide them with the tools to live a healthy and happy life. Connect with Ben on LinkedIn
