ABOUT COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER — RAMAR CENTER
Established in 1974, Community Health Center is a private nonprofit organization that provides treatment, prevention, and housing services for individuals struggling with addictive and compulsive behaviors in northeast Ohio. It is affiliated with the Summit County Alcohol, Drug Addiction, and Mental Health Services Board.
The RAMAR (Rocco Antenucci Memorial Adult Residential Center) is a residential rehab facility for men and women dealing with a chronic substance abuse disorder, including those with a dual diagnosis. Outpatient services are also available, and there are sober-living facilities on the campus.
TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT
Treatment at the center begins with a clinical assessment and evaluation conducted by the medical director and staff psychologist. Based on the findings, individualized treatment plans are developed.
The program has a duration of 90 to 120 days and follows the belief that addiction is a progressive and potentially deadly but highly treatable illness. The core components of treatment include individual and group counseling, medical services to monitor residents’ physical well-being, parenting classes, art therapy, 12-step meetings, life skills training, smoking cessation classes, and family therapy.
Community Health Center also operates an employment agency that provides vocational services such as job skills training and placement to all clients.
After treatment, the center can refer clients to transitional housing, if appropriate, including two transitional living facilities located on-site, which offer longer-term accommodations for women, including pregnant women. Other aftercare options include weekly counseling, outpatient programs, and case management.
STAFF CREDENTIALS
The medical director at Community Health Care is a physician who specializes in addiction treatment, and the clinical director is a therapist with a PhD.
ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES
RAMAR offers a total of 28 beds, with 14 for men and 14 for women. Transportation is provided to clients’ appointments when needed.
WHAT ALUMNI SAY
The one alumnus surveyed by Best-rehabs.com would recommend treatment at RAMAR. The reviewer praised the great people, reliable teachings, and strong support provided by the center. They rated the center four stars in all 15 evaluated treatment metrics, including overall effectiveness, holistic options, family program, counseling options, and treatment for co-occurring disorders. However, they mentioned a lack of follow-up care.
On Facebook, where Community Health Center manages its own page, the organization has an average rating of 4.2 stars (out of five) based on 19 reviews. Reviewers emphasized the hope, encouragement, and sobriety that the center provides.
On Google, there is a single rating of one out of five stars from an anonymous alumnus. The reviewer criticized the lack of qualified staff and the absence of structure, mentioning that Ramar’s facilities are falling apart and that the lack of structure might hinder recovery.
WHAT FRIENDS & FAMILY SAY
The one loved one surveyed by Best-rehabs.com would not recommend treatment at this facility. They rated the center three stars for overall effectiveness, one star for exercise/leisure and holistic options, and two stars for the family program and treatment for co-occurring disorders. They expressed concerns about a poor percentage of clients maintaining sobriety and mentioned instances of drug use within the facility.
FINANCING
Community Health Center provides services to all individuals in need, regardless of their ability to pay. The center accepts most insurance plans, including Medicare, Medicaid, and all managed healthcare plans.
Source:
[1] https://www.facebook.com/pg/CHCAkron/reviews/?ref=page_internal
[2] https://goo.gl/3DMuah