Cuyahoga County Diversion Center: Comprehensive Treatment and Support
The Cuyahoga County Diversion Center (CCDC) offers a crucial alternative to incarceration for individuals in the county who are experiencing mental health crises or substance use disorders. Recognizing that addiction and behavioral health issues often require treatment rather than punitive measures, the CCDC provides a safe, supportive environment focused on recovery and community reintegration. This facility is a key component of Cuyahoga County’s commitment to therapeutic justice and addressing the root causes of involvement with the criminal justice system.
Program Overview and Philosophy
The core philosophy of the CCDC is recovery-focused, emphasizing stabilization and linkage to long-term community care. The center provides immediate assistance to those diverted from jail or emergency rooms due to substance use or mental health issues. Treatment services are designed to meet individual needs and adhere to high standards, certified through the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH). The goal is to interrupt the cycle of crisis and crime by providing meaningful intervention.
What Services Are Offered?
The Diversion Center provides a range of essential services aimed at achieving stability and preparing clients for ongoing treatment. These services are typically comprehensive and include:
- Screening and Assessment: Thorough evaluation upon arrival to determine immediate needs and appropriate care pathways.
- Detoxification and Stabilization: Medically supervised support to safely manage withdrawal symptoms and stabilize acute mental health conditions.
- Case Management: Assistance connecting clients with vital resources, including housing, employment services, and benefits.
- Therapeutic Interventions: Counseling, group therapy, and educational sessions focused on recovery skills and relapse prevention.
- Medication Management: Access to psychiatric care and medications as needed to support recovery.
Accessing the Diversion Program
It is important for those seeking help, or those referring someone to the program, to know that the Cuyahoga County Diversion Center operates exclusively on a referral basis and is unable to accept walk-ins. All potential clients must be professionally screened through FrontLine Service. Treatment costs are typically covered by Medicaid, private insurance, or through funding provided by Cuyahoga County, ensuring that financial barriers do not prevent individuals from accessing necessary care.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Can I go directly to the Diversion Center for treatment?
No, the Cuyahoga County Diversion Center does not accept walk-ins. All entry is managed through a screening process conducted by FrontLine Service by calling 216-623-6888.
Who pays for the treatment services provided at the CCDC?
Treatment expenses are typically covered by the client’s Medicaid, private insurance, or through funding allocated by Cuyahoga County.
What happens after an individual completes their stay at the Diversion Center?
Upon completing the program, clients are linked with ongoing care in the community, including long-term outpatient therapy, sober living arrangements, and other support services essential for sustained recovery, facilitated by the center’s robust case management.
