Grove City residents can get medically supervised detox for alcohol, opioid, benzodiazepine and other substance withdrawal at The Recovery Village Columbus, a Joint Commission–accredited facility in Groveport, roughly 15 miles east of Grove City on I-270. There is no Grove City location. All care happens on the Groveport campus. Call (614) 362-1686 to start a confidential pre-assessment. Same-day admission may be available when medically appropriate.

Grove City and the Franklin County overdose picture

Grove City is in southwestern Franklin County. The city itself notes that it is less than a 10-minute drive from downtown Columbus. That puts residents inside the same county that carries central Ohio’s largest overdose burden, so county data speaks directly to Grove City families.

The trend has been improving:

  • According to the Franklin County Overdose Fatality Review’s 2024 annual report, as shared by Franklin County Public Health, 467 Franklin County residents died of an overdose in 2024. That was down from 688 in 2023. Opioids were involved in 370 of the 2024 deaths.
  • In an October 2025 update, Franklin County Coroner Dr. Nate Overmire said the county was on track for the lowest number of overdose deaths in recent years.

Fewer deaths is real progress. But it also means the risk is still there for anyone using fentanyl-contaminated drugs, and for anyone who has been drinking heavily for years. For more data, see our Ohio overdose statistics page.

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Local help for Grove City residents

Grove City residents can use Franklin County’s crisis and harm-reduction network before, during and after treatment:

  • Netcare Access (24/7): Netcare is funded by the ADAMH Board of Franklin County. It answers its crisis line around the clock at 614-276-CARE (2273), provides crisis and substance use assessment, and is located at 199 S. Central Ave. in Columbus.
  • Free Narcan, no prescription: Franklin County Public Health’s Recover for Life program lists free Narcan pickup sites. On the west side of Columbus, these include the HOPE Resource Center at 2596 Sullivant Ave. and Jordan’s Crossing at 342 N. Hague Ave. The program states that no prescription is required.
  • Naloxone by mail: Franklin County Public Health mails naloxone and fentanyl test strips to Ohio residents who complete a brief online training.
  • 988: Call, text or chat 988 any time. The Lifeline says its counselors can help with alcohol and drug use concerns. The Recover for Life program also lists RREACT (614-330-3413) for overdose response services.

Getting from Grove City to the Groveport campus

Among Columbus-area suburbs, Grove City has one of the more direct drives to the facility. From the city center, it’s roughly 15 miles: Broadway (US-62/SR 3) to I-270 East, then along the southern outerbelt to US-33 East, then exit at Hamilton Road (SR 317). The facility, at 3964 Hamilton Square Blvd, Groveport, OH 43125, is about one mile southeast of I-270. Almost the whole route is interstate, and it skips downtown entirely.

A short drive is still a drive:

  • Have someone else drive if you are intoxicated or already in withdrawal. NIAAA lists withdrawal symptoms such as nausea, rapid heart rate and seizures, and any of them can make driving dangerous.
  • Walk-ins are accepted 24/7, but they depend on availability and scheduled admissions come first. A call before you leave Grove City lets staff finish your pre-assessment and insurance verification.
  • Bring your ID, insurance card and current medication list. Bags are searched at intake, and restricted items are held securely until discharge.

Inside the detox program

Each admission begins with an evaluation by the 24-hour nursing staff, and patients receive 24/7 medical monitoring. The program manages withdrawal from alcohol, heroin, prescription opioids including fentanyl, benzodiazepines, stimulants and sleep medications. For alcohol withdrawal, physicians may prescribe chlordiazepoxide (Librium), diazepam (Valium) or lorazepam (Ativan), plus supportive medications. How long detox lasts depends on the substance and your health; the medical team will give you an estimate after your evaluation.

Why not detox at home? The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism says that stopping suddenly after prolonged heavy drinking can trigger painful or potentially life-threatening withdrawal. Learn more about alcohol withdrawal.

Detox is only the first step. The American Society of Addiction Medicine states that withdrawal management alone is not an effective treatment for alcohol use disorder. On the same 6.5-acre campus, patients can step into residential rehabilitation, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient care or medication-assisted treatment. Inpatient mental health treatment is also available for co-occurring conditions. Details are on our medical detox page.

When you return to Grove City, keep in mind that public health guidance warns overdose risk rises when tolerance has dropped, such as after detox. Keep Narcan in the house.

Insurance

The Recovery Village Columbus is in network with Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, Medical Mutual of Ohio, UBH/Optum and others. Optum Medicaid is in network for detox only. Verify your insurance or go to admissions.

Grove City detox FAQ

How far is detox from Grove City?

The Groveport campus is roughly 15 miles from central Grove City, mostly on I-270 East and US-33. The Recovery Village Columbus does not have a facility in Grove City.

Who do I call in Grove City during a mental health or substance use crisis?

Call Netcare Access at 614-276-2273 (24/7) or call or text 988. If someone is unresponsive or not breathing, call 911 and give naloxone if you have it.

Where can I get Narcan near Grove City?

Franklin County Public Health’s Recover for Life program lists free pickup sites, including locations on Columbus’s west side, and Franklin County Public Health also mails naloxone to Ohio residents. No prescription is needed.

Does Optum Medicaid cover detox here?

Optum Medicaid is in network for detox services. Call (614) 362-1686 to confirm your specific benefits before admission.

Sources

  1. City of Grove City, Ohio. “Grove City Profile.” Accessed September 25, 2026. https://www.grovecityohio.gov/212/Grove-City-Profile
  2. Franklin County Public Health. “OFR Quarterly Newsletter – April 2025.” April 24, 2025. Accessed September 25, 2026. https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/OHFCPH/bulletins/3dd7da9
  3. Franklin County Public Health. “Overdose Fatality Review Newsletter – Quarter 3.” October 28, 2025. Accessed September 25, 2026. https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/OHFCPH/bulletins/3f90326
  4. ADAMH Board of Franklin County. “Netcare Access.” Accessed September 25, 2026. https://adamhfranklin.org/provider/netcare/
  5. Franklin County Public Health, Recover for Life. “Narcan Pickup Locations.” Accessed September 25, 2026. https://recoverforlife.myfcph.org/get-help/prevent-overdoses/narcan-pickup-locations/
  6. Franklin County Public Health, Recover for Life. “Overdose Fatality Review.” Accessed September 25, 2026. https://recoverforlife.myfcph.org/resources/overdose-fatality-review/
  7. Franklin County Public Health. “Naloxone.” Accessed September 25, 2026. https://myfcph.org/naloxone/
  8. 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. “988 Lifeline.” Accessed September 25, 2026. https://988lifeline.org/
  9. National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. “Treatment for Alcohol Problems: Finding and Getting Help.” February 2025. Accessed September 25, 2026. https://www.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/brochures-and-fact-sheets/treatment-alcohol-problems-finding-and-getting-help
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  11. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. “SAMHSA Opioid Overdose Prevention Toolkit: Facts for Community Members.” 2016. Accessed September 25, 2026. https://library.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/d7/priv/sma16-4742.pdf
  12. The Recovery Village Columbus. “Medical Detox,” “Walk-In Admissions,” “Our Facility,” and “About Us.” Accessed September 25, 2026. https://www.columbusrecoverycenter.com/treatment-programs/medical-detox/