CompDrug (Columbus)

Substance Abuse · Ohio · Paid

Columbus-based addiction treatment center specializing in medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder, outpatient counseling, intensive outpatient programs, and partial hospitalization services. Call 614-224-4506 Mon-Fri for intake and hours information. Visit compdrug.org for program details. Located at 547 E 11th Ave, Columbus, OH 43211. Accepts Medicaid and most insurance. Self-referrals and court referrals welcome — call to confirm current availability and hours.

Contact & Details

Address: 547 E 11th Ave, Columbus, OH 43211

Phone: 614-224-4506

Hours: Mon-Fri (call for hours)

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About Substance Abuse for Fathers

Substance abuse treatment in the US is delivered through state-licensed treatment providers, nonprofit recovery programs (AA, NA, SMART Recovery), hospital-based detox, methadone clinics, and sober living houses. SAMHSA's National Helpline (1-800-662-HELP) provides free, confidential referrals to local treatment 24/7. Most states fund a network of publicly-supported treatment centers that accept uninsured and Medicaid clients; the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration maintains a national treatment locator at findtreatment.gov. Fathers dealing with substance issues during custody disputes often need documented treatment compliance — court-ordered programs exist for this specific purpose. Recovery support includes peer recovery specialists, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and drug courts. This directory pulls together the state's single state agency for SUD, treatment finders, mutual aid meetings, and MAT providers.

Substance Abuse in Ohio

Ohio has dedicated Domestic Relations Courts and Juvenile Courts (which handle paternity and unmarried-parent custody) in most counties. The Office of Child Support operates under JFS. Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Toledo, and Akron anchor the major metros. The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland, Southeastern Ohio Legal Services, Legal Aid of Western Ohio, and Community Legal Aid cover the state.

More Substance Abuse in Ohio

  • Ohio Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services — State agency providing statewide leadership for mental health and addiction prevention, treatment, and recovery services across Ohio. Funds
  • SAMHSA National Helpline — Free, confidential 24/7 SAMHSA helpline for substance use disorder and mental health treatment referrals. Available in English and Spanish.
  • Central Ohio Alcoholics Anonymous — Central Ohio's Alcoholics Anonymous service office providing a 24-hour hotline and online meeting finder for hundreds of weekly AA meetings
  • Central Ohio Narcotics Anonymous — Provides a 24-hour helpline and online meeting finder for Narcotics Anonymous recovery meetings across central Ohio. Hundreds of weekly meet
  • FindTreatment.gov (SAMHSA Treatment Locator) — Federal treatment locator with a searchable database of state-licensed substance use disorder and mental health treatment providers across O
  • Alcoholics Anonymous – Ohio — Free peer-led Alcoholics Anonymous recovery meetings held across Ohio with 24/7 helplines to find local meetings. Open to anyone with a desi

Substance Abuse — Common Questions

I need help but have no insurance — where do I start?
Call SAMHSA's National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (free, 24/7). They'll connect you to state-funded treatment providers that accept uninsured clients. Every state has a Single State Agency for Substance Use that funds community treatment on sliding-scale fees.
What's MAT (Medication-Assisted Treatment)?
MAT combines medications (methadone, buprenorphine/Suboxone, naltrexone/Vivitrol) with counseling to treat opioid and alcohol use disorders. It's evidence-based, reduces overdose risk substantially, and is covered by Medicaid and most private insurance. Find providers at findtreatment.gov.
Will going to rehab hurt my custody case?
Voluntarily seeking treatment is almost always viewed favorably by courts — it shows responsibility and commitment to sobriety. Coordinate with your attorney so treatment documentation supports your case. Court-ordered programs through drug courts specifically protect custody rights.
How long is treatment?
Detox: 3–7 days. Residential rehab: 30–90 days typically. Intensive outpatient: 8–12 weeks, 9–15 hours per week. Standard outpatient: months to years. Aftercare and peer support (AA, NA, SMART Recovery) is ongoing and free.