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About Ohio Addiction Recovery Center

Our Addiction Recovery Philosophy

At Ohio Addiction Recovery Center, we believe that recovery is possible because we have seen it in our own lives and the lives of others. We know that every person is unique, and we approach addiction treatment with that in mind. Individual care plans are designed around each client’s specific needs. We believe that a “one size fits all” approach to recovery is outdated and ineffective.

Addiction is a powerful disease that affects the lives of everyone it touches. This includes the addicted person, their family members, and the community in which they live. The effects of substance abuse can be absolutely devastating. Our private rehab in Columbus, Ohio provides solutions and starts the healing process by uncovering the underlying causes of addiction and alcoholism so that you can go on to lead a happy, healthy life in recovery.

Personalized Treatment. Recovery Driven.™

We believe these two simple statements encapsulate our philosophy in treating people with addiction. They reflect the experiences of our alumni, our core values as a company, and the vision we have for continued success. From our early days with our first graduates, we knew there was something special about our program. This phrase helps us stay focused on the primary strengths that set us apart from other treatment options.

“Personalized Treatment”

This statement reflects our dedication to not just our individualized approach, but also our person-centered, “midwest hospitality” principles. Individual care plans are designed around each client’s specific needs because we believe that a “one size fits all” approach to recovery has proven to be ineffective. Instead, we focus on helping our clients navigate the 4 dimensions of recovery: health, home, purpose, and recovery. To achieve this, we understand there are a multitude of paths to recovery, such as faith-based, 12-step, self-help, mindfulness, coping skills, and more. Our program incorporates a variety of these philosophies to give our clients a clear path and tool box for success when they leave our care.

Many alumni tell us that when they were a patient at our facility they “felt like a person” for the first time in a very long time. They were treated with dignity, respect, and compassion. When plagued by substance abuse, co-occurring mental conditions, and hopelessness, it can be easy to become demoralized and even stigmatized. That’s why we go to great lengths to make sure our clients never feel like “just a number.” We’re dedicated to providing considerate, judgment-free, personal attention to every patient under our care.

 

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Core Values

  • Hospitality
  • Person Centered Care
  • Small Client to Staff Ratio
  • Individualized Treatment Plans

“Recovery Driven”

This statement not only reflects where we are going but also how we he got here. We’re very proud that many of our staff are in recovery themselves. In fact, many of our staff are alumni of our program! We believe this is one of our greatest strengths and fosters a passionate community of experts, who often are able to reach clients on a deeper level.

Everything we do is powered by recovery. We believe that recovery from addiction is an asset, not a weakness. We know how to help our clients because we’ve been in their shoes. When you choose to join the OARC family, you’ll find hope in examples of recovery in our leadership team, behavioral health technicians, nurses, and therapists.

Lastly, being recovery-driven is a commitment to personal growth – mentally, physically, and spiritually. We emphasize personal growth to both clients and staff alike.

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Core Values

  • Recovery First: We encourage our staff and clients alike to prioritize their recovery
  • Personal Growth: We encourage clients and staff to continue physical, mental, and emotional growth
  • Spiritual Well-being: We encourage clients and staff to expand their spiritual growth
  • Providing personal experience, strength, and hope to every client
Staff

Our Leadership Team


Karen Woods, MSW, LISW-S

Clincial Director

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Karen Woods

MSW, LISW-S

Clincial Director

Karen is a highly experienced clinician with over 30 years of experience in the mental health & addiction field. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology & Sociology from Otterbein University, a Master’s in Social Work from The Ohio State University, and a LISW-S certification. Starting initially as a consultant for OARC, she became our full-time Clinical Director in 2019.

Her career began in forensic psychiatry where she evaluated individuals with criminal charges to determine if they should receive addiction treatment in lieu of a conviction. Throughout her career she held many other positions, working both in administration and as a clinician. Her impressive resume includes roles such as Chief Executive Officer of a state hospital and, most recently, the Chief Operations Officer of a privately-owned behavioral health center here in Central Ohio.

Karen was in retirement when she started consulting for OARC. When asked why she decided to accept the full-time role, Karen says “Let me say this: I came out of retirement to work for OARC. The team of clinicians is among the most unique I have ever worked with. Their drive, personal integrity, teamwork, and dedication to the client make it a really enjoyable place to work. Many of our clinicians also have personal experience with recovery and I think that’s what makes our program special.”

Delaney Smith, MD

Medical Director

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Delaney Smith

MD

Medical Director

Our Medical Director, Dr. Smith, brings an impressive resume and extensive background in the diagnosis and treatment of mental health and substance use disorders. At OARC, she plays an integral role managing our medical and psychiatric services. This includes medical detox services, diagnosis and treatment of co-occurring mental health conditions, medication management, and more. In her career, she has held several leadership positions in the behavioral health field. She has also served as an auxiliary assistant professor of psychiatry at the Ohio State University Medical Center of Psychiatry and is published in various publications, such as Encyclopedia of Forensic Sciences, The Encyclopedia of Immigrant Health, and The Journal of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law. Dr. Smith earned her medical degree from the Ohio State University College of Medicine in 2002 and completed fellowships in forensic and community psychiatry.

Passion Green, RN

Director of Nursing

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Passion Green

RN

Director of Nursing

Passion is our Director of Nursing who has been a professional nurse since 2011. She is an alumnus of Ohio University and her career in healthcare as a Registered Nurse includes varied nursing experiences such as Trauma, Orthopaedics, Rehabilitation, and more. In her current role as Director of Nursing, she organizes and leads a team of licensed nurses whose responsibilities include patient assessments, withdrawal management, and medication education/administration. She chose to switch to the addiction treatment field in 2021 after witnessing the number of patients suffering from addiction in the hospital increase and felt inspired to do more to help. In her own words, she doesn’t see herself ever turning back!

Alexis LeFevre-Casby, NP

Nurse Practitioner

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Alexis LeFevre-Casby

NP

Nurse Practitioner

Alexis is an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse and a dual-certified Family Nurse Practitioner & Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She received her Bachelor of Science in Registered Nursing from Ohio University and has been a nurse since 2016. She also holds a Master of Science in Family Practice Nursing and a post-graduate certificate in psychiatric nursing. With her years of experience, she is also skilled in various specialities such as Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Patient Safety, Acute Care, and Hospitals. As a Nurse Practitioner, Alexis diagnoses, treats, and prescribes medications for many health conditions, including underlying mental health disorders. At OARC, Alexis plays a hands-on role in ensuring the safety and adequate medical treatment of our clients. Being at the facility daily, all clients get to know Alexis very well during their time in treatment. She is the point of contact for any client medical concerns, prescriptions, medication side effects, detox symptoms, and more. Occasionally, clients come to us with other pre-existing or undiagnosed health concerns unrelated to mental health or addiction. Having a full-time Family Nurse Practitioner enables us to treat the whole person and ensure all of our clients are having their medical needs met while under our care and/or receiving referrals to outside specialists when necessary.

Prior to OARC, Alexis worked as an emergency room nurse and then as a nurse practitioner at a behavioral health hospital, where she found her passion helping those who struggle with mental health and addiction.

Courtney Martin, CDCA II

Men’s Clinical Supervisor

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Courtney Martin

CDCA II

Men’s Clinical Supervisor

Courtney is a licensed chemical dependency counselor with years of experience at OARC and in the addiction treatment field. She is one of our senior therapists and plays a critical hands-on role at OARC. Armed with her extensive background, she helps mold our clinical approach and collaborates with the team to develop individual treatment plans that match each client’s needs. She is also responsible for training new therapists and resolving any client issues among the entire client population. Aside from her managerial duties, she also provides individual and group therapy sessions utilizing evidence-based modalities such as cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing, 12-step facilitation, process therapy, and more.

In her own words, she has a passion for helping others and witnessing the transformative power of recovery in her client’s lives. She is in addiction recovery herself, which she believes enables her to better understand the complex nature of addiction, relate to her clients’ struggles on a deeper level, and provide a powerful message of hope. According to her, “Helping someone overcome addiction has had a profound and lasting impact on my life. Knowing that my work is making a difference in the lives of clients and their families has been deeply gratifying.”

When asked about her experience at OARC, she says “The team at OARC is special because many struggled with addiction themselves, which really helps us provide a better understanding for the clients. Along with the opportunities for personal and professional growth, OARC also has a family-like atmosphere that has helped me fulfill my purpose of working with those who struggle with addiction. My favorite thing about my job is seeing the transformation that happens when people come to us broken and leave happier than they have ever been!”

Bethany Sturgill, LCDC-III

Women’s Clinical Supervisor

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Bethany Sturgill

LCDC-III

Women’s Clinical Supervisor

A veteran psychotherapist with over 10 years of experience, Bethany is the Clincal Supervisor for OARC’s women’s program. She is a graduate of Ohio Christian Univiersity and holds an LCDC III certifcation. In her role, Bethany both provides direct care to clients and helps guide OARC’s treatment model for women. She also trains new therapists, acts as example of OARC values, and collaborates with the clinical team to develop treatment plans. Her clinical approach utilizes evidence-based modalities such as cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), dialecitcal behavior therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing, process therapy, group therapy, and more.

Bethany says she was drawn to the addiction treatment field starting in high school when her best friend fell into substance abuse. Being deeply impacted by this experience, she developed a passion for understanding why individuals turn to drugs or alcohol and what solutions are available. 

Today, she says being a therapist is her dream job because she loves helping people. In her own words: “When you see a person come in confused and broken and then start a life of recovery, it’s extremely rewarding knowing you helped them put the pieces back together.”

Josh Hoskins

Director of Community Relations

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Josh Hoskins

Director of Community Relations

Josh has been with OARC since 2016. He and his team link OARC with the recovery community and help build professional relationships with other healthcare providers. In his role, Josh collaborates with various agencies, hospitals, community liasons, and treatment centers to amplify our impact throughout Ohio. Whether one of these entities could benefit from OARC’s services or needs resources outside of our scope, Josh’s vast knowledge of behavioral health solutions enable us to engage the community in a deeper capacity. 

Josh is in recovery himself and says his years of active addiction helped shape who he is today. He believes his experience with recovery has given him great insight on how to be most helpful to those struggling with substance use. In his own words, “I love my role because I get an opportunity to give back to the community. Even when OARC isn’t the best fit for someone, it’s rewarding when you can offer a solution.”

Jon Toland

Director of Admissions

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Jon Toland

Director of Admissions

Jon, who you might hear called by his nickname “Sunshine”, has been working in admissions at OARC since 2017 and has a passion for helping others. Jon is often the first point of contact for many of our clients and their families, providing counsel, assessments, and guidance through the admissions process. Jon also trains other admissions coordinators and acts as an example of OARC values for his team. From your first phone call through your first day of treatment, Jon and his team ensure all of your questions have been answered and help facilitate a smooth admission process.

When someone calls us for help, they are often going through one of the most difficult periods of their life. For someone entering addiction treatment for the first time, they often have many questions about the process and what comes next. It’s important that the person answering that call be compassionate and helpful, while having extensive knowledge of the different levels of care and resources available outside of OARC. Being in recovery himself and having deep working knowledge of addiction treatment, Jon ensures that the person answering that call is able to provide exceedingly helpful and empathetic assistance.

Jenn Stottlemire

Lead Case Manager

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Jenn Stottlemire

Lead Case Manager

Jenn leads our case management department at OARC and is one of our more senior staff members. As a Case Manager, Jenn plays an integral role in helping our clients with any barriers to treatment and their transitions of care. This can include assistance with their jobs, bills, some court or probation issues, FMLA (short-term disability), aftercare and discharge planning, doctor appointments, and more. It’s not uncommon for clients to have anxiety about putting their life “on hold” to receive life-saving addiction treatment. Jenn helps provide peace of mind by ensuring a seamless transition in and out of treatment. Jenn is passionate about recovery and helping others be set up for success.

Delaney Woods

Alumni Coordinator

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Delaney Woods

Alumni Coordinator

At OARC, we strongly believe in the importance of alumni programming and its role in successful outcomes. As Alumni Coordinator, Delaney communicates with alumni to help them stay in touch with OARC staff and fellow alumni after they leave treatment. She also coordinates our quarterly alumni events, alumni volunteer outings, and expansions to our alumni offerings. Delaney also coordinates alumni speakers, who come in to share their stories with the current OARC client population. Guest speaker events are as helpful for alumni as they are for our clients, providing an opportunity to give back, share their message of hope, and strengthen their involvement with recovery. For clients, it provides a powerful testimony from someone who was once in their shoes and allows them to connect with more experienced peers who can provide sober support when they leave treatment.

Delaney also works as a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) at OARC. Along with nursing, BHTs are floor staff who often spend the most amount of time with our clients. This means all of our clients get to know Delaney before they are discharged from treatment. Upon discharge, clients are added to our private alumni groups so they can stay in touch and receive updates. Learn more about the alumni program at OARC.

Teddy

Therapy Dog

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Teddy

Therapy Dog

Meet Teddy, one of the certified therapy dogs at OARC! Those who are familiar with us know we have always had animals incorporated into our program. We strongly believe in the healing power of animals.

Not a dog lover? That’s ok too. Being a well trained pup, Teddy can respect your privacy.

Want to Learn more about Ohio Addiction Recovery Center?

We at Ohio Addiction Recovery Center believe that recovery encompasses elements outside of therapy alone. Therefore, we address additional issues that play a significant role in long-term sobriety such as life skills, employment support, health, and wellness. It is imperative that those in recovery understand that there are resources available for support, we will help our clients identify them.  There are other challenges that come with early recovery and life after treatment. We want to make sure that every client who graduates our rehab center has a strong foundation built in which to build their new life upon.

Our services not only help the person struggling with addiction but their family as well. Watching a loved one destroy their lives is absolutely heartbreaking and can make one feel helpless and hopeless. We will teach you more about substance abuse and how it can change an individual. It is important that family members learn how to help they’re newly sober loved one without becoming overbearing. We will also answer any questions you might have regarding substance abuse disorder and help you through this trying time.

Our caring staff comes with diverse backgrounds of knowledge and experience within addiction and outside of addiction. They are committed to offering the best possible treatment for you and your loved one. We look forward to taking this journey with you.

Help for Substance Abuse in Ohio

If you have any questions or just in need of someone to speak with, please do not hesitate to contact our toll-free line 800-481-8457, at any time. An addiction specialist is always standing by ready to help you through this challenging time in any way that they can. No one should ever have to try and overcome addiction or substance abuse issues alone. We are here to help. Calls are always free of charge and completely confidential.

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