Shepherd Hill

About Shepherd Hill

Shepherd Hill is a nationally accredited behavioral health and addiction treatment center in Newark, Ohio, operating as part of Licking Memorial Health Systems since 1985.

The facility offers a full continuum of substance use care, including detox, residential, PHP, IOP, MA and aftercare, alongside psychiatric services for adults and young adults.

Shepherd Hill treats the whole person mentally, physically and spiritually, with individualized plans guided by ASAM standards.

Comprehensive Addiction Treatment on a Tranquil Campus

As one of Central Ohio’s longest-running treatment programs, Shepherd Hill provides medically supervised withdrawal management for alcohol and other substances, followed by residential, extended residential and step-down outpatient care on a single tranquil campus.

The team also offers 72-hour residential evaluations to clarify diagnosis and treatment recommendations.

Treatment blends individual, group and family counseling with psychiatric assessment, medication management, psychological testing and a strong 12-step foundation.

Patients learn about the disease of addiction, build self-responsibility and develop relapse prevention skills, with alumni testimonials describing tools that support sobriety many years after discharge.

Specialized Support for Healthcare Professionals

Shepherd Hill offers a dedicated track for healthcare professionals navigating substance use concerns.

Services include diagnostic evaluations, support groups, aftercare, return-to-work planning and compliance reporting to licensing boards, helping clinicians protect both their recovery and their careers.

Getting Started at Shepherd Hill

Located on a private campus in Newark about 30 miles east of Columbus, Shepherd Hill provides in-person care across its full continuum, with amenities including private patient rooms, yoga, swimming and recreational activities.

The facility participates in many insurance networks, accepts self-pay and offers financing through M-Lend Financial for qualified applicants.

Addiction Treatment Programs

Alcohol Rehab
The goal of an alcohol rehab in Ohio is to give you the tools and skills you need to achieve long-term recovery. The rehab program may use multiple approaches, including nutrition, psychology, holistic methods, and support groups. These tools help you build a substance-free lifestyle and move into long-term recovery.
Dual Diagnosis
Mental health concerns and substance use are often linked, which is known as a dual diagnosis. The right rehab in Ohio can help you break free. In addition to typical detox, inpatient treatment, and outpatient care, a dual diagnosis program may include medication management, additional counseling, and classes on healthy coping and other important life skills.
Opioid Addiction
In Ohio, rehab provides a combination of therapy and education to help clients overcome opioid addiction. Opioid treatment programs address the mental, emotional, and relational issues that may contribute to addiction. You’ll learn to build a new support network that supports your long-term sobriety.
Drug Rehab
Drug rehab in Ohio helps clients find the motivation to make a change and gives them the tools to achieve long-term sobriety. Whether you need detox, inpatient treatment, or outpatient care, a drug treatment program will help you build a new lifestyle based on healthy coping mechanisms, better relationships, and a new way of thinking about life.
Adult Program
An adult program in Ohio addresses the recovery needs of clients in this life stage and gives them the tools they need to succeed. In addition to typical detox, inpatient treatment, and outpatient care, an adult program may also teach clients about building a career, saving for retirement, parenting, and more.
Men's Rehab
Men’s rehab programs in Ohio address the unique needs of men in a safe, gender-specific environment. In addition to typical detox, inpatient treatment, and outpatient care, a men’s program may also teach clients about having healthy relationships, fatherhood, building a career, and more.
Women's Rehab
A women’s rehab in Ohio addresses the unique needs women have and allows them to build relationships in a gender-specific environment. In addition to typical detox, inpatient treatment, and outpatient care, a women’s program may also teach clients about motherhood, building a career, being safe in relationships, and more.
Young Adult Rehab
Young people need unique support, and a young adult rehab in Ohio can help them learn new life skills while overcoming addiction. In addition to typical detox, inpatient treatment, and outpatient care, a young adult program may also teach clients about living independently, budgeting, having healthy relationships, parenting, and more.

Insurance Coverage

Medicaid
There are many ways to pay for rehab in Ohio. If you qualify, one option is Medicaid. Using Medicaid can allow you to access treatment without paying much, if anything, out of pocket. Be sure to find a center that acccepts Medicaid and has the level of care you need.
Private insurance
In Ohio, private insurance is one of your options when it comes to paying for rehab. Insurance plans vary, so it’s important to contact the insurer for details. The best way to keep costs down is to choose a treatment center in your plan’s network.
Self-pay options
Using self-pay for rehab gives you maximum flexibility in choosing your treatment center. You can write a check, use a medical loan, or electronically send money to the center. The fee structure may vary depending on the level of care.
Medicare
If you have Medicare in Ohio, you can use your coverage to help pay for rehab treatment. Keep in mind that you’ll need to choose a center that accepts your plan, and you might have out-of-pocket costs such as a deductible or copayment. Look into your plan documents for full details.

Levels of Care

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Detox Treatment
Don’t be afraid of detox in Ohio. It’s the first step toward building a new life you love. After approximately a week of detox, during which you’ll receive medical attention for withdrawal symptoms, you’ll be ready to transfer to inpatient or outpatient rehab treatment to begin your new life.
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Inpatient Rehab
Inpatient treatment in Ohio allows clients to live full-time in the facility while getting the care they need. In inpatient care, you learn the roots of substance use, get a better understanding of the long-term impact of addiction, and learn how to use healthy coping skills and a strong support network to achieve recovery.
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Outpatient Rehab
If you want to attend school or work during rehab, consider outpatient treatment in Ohio. You’ll live independently except when you’re attending rehab. Outpatient treatment is less intensive than inpatient care and may include both counseling and attendance at a 12-step or other recovery support group.

Therapies

Group Therapy
Overcoming substance use is easier if you’re not alone. During group therapy in Ohio, you’ll hear others’ perspectives and get the support you need. Group therapy can be part of detox, inpatient treatment, and outpatient care. It’s generally combined with individual counseling, activities, life-skills classes, and relapse prevention planning.