Outpatient rehab at The Recovery Village Columbus lets you get addiction treatment in Groveport while living at home and keeping up with work, school or family. It is often the next step after inpatient care, or a starting point for people with milder substance use. Call (614) 362-1686 or verify your insurance to get started.
Outpatient drug and alcohol rehab means scheduled treatment sessions with therapists, counselors and medical providers, after which you return home. Sessions include individual therapy, group therapy and, when needed, psychiatric care and medication management.
Outpatient care comes in different intensities. Standard outpatient involves a few hours of therapy a week. Our intensive outpatient program (IOP) provides at least nine hours a week, and our partial hospitalization program (PHP) provides 18 to 20 hours a week. Your care team recommends the level that fits your needs and adjusts it as you progress. Because you are home between sessions, outpatient rehab works best when you have a stable, supportive place to live.
If these apply to you, outpatient rehab could be a good fit for you.
Outpatient rehab can help you transition back to everyday life after inpatient treatment, or it can be a first level of care for people with milder substance use disorders.
You’ll work on the causes of your substance use in one-on-one sessions with your therapist, build support in group therapy, and receive medical and psychiatric care on a schedule that lets you keep working, going to school or caring for your family.
A safe, substance-free environment
Treatment for co-occurring disorders
Expert medical care
Medication management
Within Recovery Village, I felt like they really cared about each client; from the counselors, BHT’s, the administrators, even the cooks and custodial staff. It wasn’t a job but a passion for them. I don’t think you find that most places.
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Outpatient treatment starts with an assessment of your substance use, physical and mental health, and home situation. From there, your care team builds a treatment plan and schedule. Evidence-based therapies used at The Recovery Village Columbus include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), along with group sessions focused on relapse prevention and coping skills.
Outpatient rehab emphasizes:
How long you stay depends on your needs. The National Institute on Drug Abuse notes that remaining in treatment for an adequate period is critical, and that most people need at least three months of treatment in total, which can combine inpatient and outpatient care.
The Recovery Village Columbus is in network with many major insurance plans, including Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, Medical Mutual of Ohio and UBH/Optum. Our team can verify your benefits for outpatient care, explain copays and deductibles, or talk through private payment options.
Outpatient rehab may be a good fit if you:
An inpatient or partial hospitalization program may be a better fit if:
How long outpatient rehab takes varies from person to person. However, most clients complete their outpatient rehab program in 1–3 months or up to a year.
Medical detox is not part of outpatient rehab. If you need detox, you can complete medical detox at our Groveport campus first and then move into inpatient or outpatient care.
Addiction treatment, including outpatient care, can help people reduce or stop substance use and improve their health and daily functioning. Research summarized by the National Institute on Drug Abuse shows that results are better when people stay in treatment long enough and when care matches their needs. Outcomes vary from person to person, which is why your plan is reviewed and adjusted as you go.
No, finding transportation to get to and from outpatient rehab appointments is the patient’s responsibility.
Insurance may cover some or all outpatient rehab costs, although copays and deductibles may apply. Verify your insurance online, or ask about options if you don’t have insurance.
Several federal laws can help. The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) may give eligible employees unpaid, job-protected leave for treatment, and the Americans with Disabilities Act protects many people in recovery from discrimination. Because outpatient sessions can often be scheduled around work, many people keep working during treatment. Learn more about rehab and your job and using FMLA for rehab in Ohio.
Questions? We are available 24/7. Call (614) 362-1686 Now.
Sources: National Institute on Drug Abuse, “Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment: A Research-Based Guide (Third Edition),” 2012; McCarty D, et al., “Substance Abuse Intensive Outpatient Programs: Assessing the Evidence,” Psychiatric Services, 2014; U.S. Department of Labor, “Family and Medical Leave Act.” Accessed September 26, 2026.
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