Executive Summary
Ohio reveals a complex contradiction. While the state is a national leader in financial accessibility through Medicaid (93.9% acceptance), this success masks critical gaps in geographic availability for suburban populations.
Of verified facilities accept Medicaid. A massive public health success that eliminates financial barriers for thousands.
Major counties (pop. > 50k) report near-zero SAMHSA-listed facilities, forcing residents to travel for care.
Medicaid Success
Ohio stands as a national model for financial accessibility. 445 facilities accept Medicaid, ensuring that economic status is rarely a barrier to entry.
Geographic Disparities
Despite financial access, physical access is unequal. Wealthy suburban hubs like Warren and Delaware counties report zero Residential Detox facilities, creating a dangerous bottleneck.
Top 5 Deserts (Pop. > 50k)
Top 5 Oases (Pop. > 50k)
Levels of Care
Ohio's infrastructure is heavily outpatient-focused (92.4%). A shortage exists in high-acuity residential and detox services.
Specialized Care
Ohio shows strong adoption of MAT (78.1%) for opioid disorders, but lags in co-occurring disorder capability.
Vulnerable Populations
Service Availability by Demographic
The DUI / Justice Gap
Only 5.9% of facilities serve DUI clients, signaling a major gap in public safety infrastructure.
The Payment Landscape
Modern Care Trends
Telehealth Adoption
A critical lifeline: 88.2% of facilities now offer telehealth, bridging geographic gaps for rural communities.
Methodology & Data Sources
This analysis was conducted by the research team at drugrehabilitationnearme.com. All data is sourced from the official SAMHSA National Survey of Substance Abuse Treatment Services (N-SUMHSS) dataset (2024 Release).
The analysis of "Geographic Disparities" was limited to Ohio counties with populations of 50,000 or greater to ensure statistical significance. All data was cross-referenced with federal portals to verify findings.
Access the full dataset on our Ohio State Directory.