ABOUT TOWNHALL II ADDICTION PREVENTION AND TREATMENT
Townhall II Addiction Prevention and Treatment, established in 1971, is dedicated to providing a range of services to assist individuals in Portage County who are grappling with alcohol and substance addictions. Located in Kent, Ohio, the facility offers outpatient addiction counseling to adults and adolescents. Moreover, it operates a residential halfway house for women facing substance use disorders. The facility also provides counseling for gambling addiction.
TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT
At Townhall II, clients can access comprehensive assessments, individual counseling, an intensive outpatient program (IOP), continuing care groups, and special programs designed for individuals with co-occurring disorders. The facility also offers various services for adolescents, including tobacco education, drug and alcohol awareness and prevention programs, and support for pregnant or parenting teens.
Horizon House, the facility’s halfway house, provides a 90-day residential treatment program exclusively for adult women who require more structured treatment for substance misuse. Notably, Townhall II is one of only 75 facilities (18.5 percent) in Ohio that offer long-term residential treatment. During their stay at Horizon House, women engage in group, individual, and family counseling. Additionally, they receive case management assistance to connect with other community recovery services, participate in Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or Narcotics Anonymous (NA) groups, and follow a structured daily schedule.
For first-time offenders of operating a vehicle under the influence (OVI), the facility offers Project Detour, a 72-hour residential driver intervention program. This program provides large and small group education on state-required substance misuse topics, as well as individual substance abuse screenings.
STAFF CREDENTIALS
The treatment team at Townhall II comprises licensed professional counselors, licensed substance abuse counselors, and residential aides.
ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES
Clients enrolled in Project Detour share double-occupancy bedrooms, while private rooms are available for an additional fee. According to the facility, Horizon House offers a safe and home-like environment where women can learn long-term recovery skills. Accommodations and amenities at the facility received a three-star rating from one individual polled by Best-rehabs.com.
WHAT ALUMNI SAY
A single alum polled by Best-rehabs.com gave a generally positive review of the facility. The anonymous reviewer rated the facility highly for its co-occurring treatment, family participation, and the staff’s level of experience and training. However, the reviewer gave a lower rating for counseling options and holistic treatment. Strengths highlighted by the alum included honesty, communication, and trust, while the weakness was identified as “Lack of interest.”
Reviews of Townhall II on secondary review sites were mixed. On Facebook, the facility received an overall rating of 3.9 out of five stars based on 13 total reviews. Townhall II’s staff may manage reviews on the facility’s official Facebook page. Six reviewers on Google gave Townhall II mixed reviews, resulting in an average rating of 3.2 out of five stars. Two reviews on Yelp included a five-star rating and a one-star rating.
WHAT FRIENDS & FAMILY SAY
Best-rehabs.com has not yet received feedback from loved ones. However, on CiteHealth, the facility received an overall rating of 2.5 out of five stars based on four total reviews. One anonymous loved one expressed dissatisfaction with the facility’s treatment of her granddaughter, describing the counselors as more concerned about their paychecks than helping others.
FINANCING
The cost of treatment at Townhall II is determined by a sliding fee scale for Portage County residents. The facility accepts some private insurance as well as Medicaid. Townhall II ensures that no client is turned away due to an inability to pay for treatment.
Horizon House is fully funded through the Women’s Special Services Grant from the Ohio Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services and the Portage County Mental Health & Recovery Board.
Project Detour costs $350, but financial assistance may be available for individuals who already receive support funding through Medicaid, Social Security Disability Income or regular social security income, or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families. Private rooms come with an additional cost of $150.