WHAT WE TREAT

Our Treatments

We understand that addiction is a complex disease that requires more than just detox and abstinence to overcome. That’s why our treatment programs are designed to address all aspects of your addiction, including the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual components.

Alcohol
Addiction

Alcohol is the most abused drug in the country, learn more about what you can do to fight alcoholism.

Drug
Addiction

Whether it be cocaine, meth, heroin, or something else, drug addiction is not something to ignore.

Opiate
Addiction

The Opioid Crisis has made this subclass of drugs on of the most abused.

Co-Occurring Mental Health

People dealing with addiction generally suffer from a mental health dual diagnosis.

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alcohol | ohio community health recovery centers

Alcohol
Addiction

Alcohol addiction is a problem that affects people of all ages, genders, and backgrounds. It is a chronic disease that changes the brain, making it difficult to control drinking behavior.

Due to its legality, alcohol abuse is prevalent in the United States. According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), about 15 million adults in the U.S. suffer from alcoholism. More specifically for Ohio, the rate of alcoholism has actually decreased over the past few decades but still affects over a half a million people in the state.

This number includes about 8.4% of men and 4% of women over the age of 18.

If you or someone you love is struggling with alcoholism, we can help. We offer a variety of evidence-based treatments, including individual and group therapy, 12-step programs, and holistic therapies

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drug addiction | ohio community health recovery centers

Drug
Addiction

Drug addiction is not something to take lightly, it can overtake someone’s life and will have a ripple effect that impacts everyone that person is close to. Whether we are talking about heroin addiction or cocaine addiction, drug addiction is a serious problem in the United States.

Each year, it causes hundreds of thousands of hospitalizations and deaths. It is estimated that there are currently about 20 million people in the US who suffer from drug addiction. That number includes both illegal and prescription drugs.

Drug addiction is a chronic, relapsing disease characterized by compulsive drug seeking and use despite negative consequences. Despite its devastating effects, drug addiction is treatable and can be successfully managed. With the right treatment plan in place, people recovering from drug addiction can lead healthy, productive lives.

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Opiate
Addiction

Along with alcohol addiction, in recent years, opioids have seen a massive rise in abuse and addiction rates.  In 2016, the CDC reported that more than 42,000 people died from an opioid overdose. This is more than any other year on record and a sharp increase from the roughly 33,000 deaths in 2015

The majority of these cases were due to prescription opioids, such as oxycodone and hydrocodone. However, heroin overdoses also increased by a staggering amount, by about 19%.

What’s even more concerning is that these rates are still on the rise. In 2017, the CDC reported that there were nearly 49,000 deaths from opioids.  This is an increase of almost 14% from the previous year.

Looking more specifically at Ohio, you’ll notice that opioid use disorder has increased over the past few decades and is twice as prevalent as the national average – affecting nearly 150,000 people according to 2019 data.

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Co-Occurring Mental
Health Disorders

Dual diagnosis, also known as co-occurring disorders, is when a person suffers from both a mental health disorder and an addiction. For example, someone may suffer from depression and an alcohol use disorder. According to the National Institute on Mental Health, about 7.9 million adults in the United States suffer from both a mental health disorder and an addiction.

Dual diagnosis is often difficult to treat because the two disorders can interact and worsen each other. For example, someone who is depressed may turn to drugs or alcohol to self-medicate, which can then lead to addiction. Or, someone with an addiction may develop a mental health disorder such as anxiety or depression as a result of their drug use

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Christopher Glover CDCA

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

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Amanda Kuchenberg PRS CDCA

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.

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Patrick McCamley LCDC III

 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.

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Bill Zimmerman CDCA

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

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Taylor Lilley CDCA, PRS

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!

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Thomas Hunter LSW

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.

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Mary D.Porter,LICDC

 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.

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Ben Lemmon LCDC III

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