Chalmers P Wylie VA ACC
420 North James Road, Columbus
Payment: TRICARE
Accredited (Joint Commission), reported to SAMHSA
Updated November 5, 2026 · SAMHSA data
Rehab that takes TRICARE in Ohio
TRICARE covers substance use treatment for service members, retirees and families, from outpatient care to residential programs, usually with prior authorization. SAMHSA lists 369 programs here.
Have the insurance card and ZIP code ready, yours or a loved one's. Paid referral line, answered by a partner, not by a program listed here.
Programs accepting TRICARE to start with
12 of 369 listings, as reported to SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov, November 5, 2026. Order: programs reporting the most services to SAMHSA first, then A–Z. Programs don't pay to be listed; our referral line is paid by a partner. How we list.
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Not sure where to start? Call (220) 237-1782 Paid referral line, answered by a partner, not by a program listed here.
Midwest Detox Center
1757 Indian Wood Circle, Maumee
Payment: Medicaid · Private insurance · TRICARE
Accredited (Joint Commission), reported to SAMHSA
Complete Healthcare
118 West High Street, London
Payment: Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance
Cedar Ridge Behavioral Health Solutions
441 Putnam Avenue, Zanesville
Payment: Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance
Accredited (CARF), reported to SAMHSA
Complete Healthcare
339 South Sandusky Street, Delaware
Payment: Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance
Louis Stokes VA Medical
10701 East Boulevard, Canton
Payment: Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance
Accredited (Joint Commission), reported to SAMHSA
Northeast Ohio VA Healthcare System
1025 South Trimble Road, Mansfield
Payment: Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance
Accredited (Joint Commission), reported to SAMHSA
Northeast Ohio VA Healthcare System
1260 Monroe Street, New Philadelphia
Payment: Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance
Accredited (Joint Commission), reported to SAMHSA
Northeast Ohio VA Healthcare System
6751 North Chestnut Street, Ravenna
Payment: Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance
Accredited (Joint Commission), reported to SAMHSA
Northeast Ohio VA Healthcare System
1912 Hayes Avenue, Sandusky
Payment: Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance
Accredited (Joint Commission), reported to SAMHSA
Meridian Healthcare
527 North Meridian Road, Youngstown
Payment: Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance
Basecamp Recovery Center
4000 East Broad Street, Columbus
Payment: Medicaid · TRICARE
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Quick Answer
369 programs in Ohio list TRICARE, and 129 of them run services for veterans. Most are in Columbus (27), Cincinnati (15) and Youngstown (14). Data: SAMHSA locator (November 5, 2026)[1].
Key takeaways
- 50 offer residential care, 41 detox and 142 medication for opioid use.
- 181 also use a sliding fee scale; 200 offer payment help.
- 215 accept teens and 24 offer services in Spanish.
What TRICARE covers
49%of Ohio programs
TRICARE covers substance use disorder treatment: inpatient and residential care, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient programs, office-based care and opioid treatment programs. Residential and some other services need prior authorization, and referral rules depend on whether you have TRICARE Prime or Select.
Veterans may also be treated through the VA. In Ohio, 78 listed programs report VA funding and 224 run programs for veterans.
50 of these programs offer residential care and 41 offer detox; 129 list services for veterans. Not sure which level you need? The self-check is a starting point for that conversation.
Programs by level of care
Of the 369 programs, 41 offer detox, 50 residential care, 353 outpatient care and 142 medication for opioid use disorder.
Unsure which program to ask? Call (220) 237-1782 Paid referral line, answered by a partner, not by a program listed here.
Where in Ohio
| City | Accept | All programs | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | 27 | 68 | 40% |
| Cincinnati | 15 | 42 | 36% |
| Youngstown | 14 | 23 | 61% |
| Canton | 13 | 18 | 72% |
| Cleveland | 13 | 43 | 30% |
| Dayton | 13 | 43 | 30% |
| Akron | 12 | 23 | 52% |
| Toledo | 12 | 19 | 63% |
| East Liverpool | 7 | 7 | 100% |
| Warren | 7 | 11 | 64% |
| Lancaster | 6 | 8 | 75% |
| Marion | 6 | 10 | 60% |
Who these programs serve
215accept children and teens
Of the 369 facilities, 215 accept children and teens, 129 list programs for veterans and 24 offer services in Spanish.
Age groups
The most common: Young Adults (366 of 369), Seniors (354 of 369) and Adults (321 of 369).
Programs for specific groups
The most common: Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders (253 of 369), Clients who have experienced trauma (227 of 369) and Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients (191 of 369).
Languages other than English
The most common: Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing (116 of 369), Spanish (24 of 369) and Other languages (excluding Spanish) (18 of 369).
Settings and support after treatment
Programs report the settings they run and the support they give after discharge.
Where care happens
The most common: Outpatient (353 of 369), Regular outpatient treatment (146 of 369) and Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment (113 of 369).
Support after treatment
The most common: Mentoring/peer support (240 of 369), Housing services (200 of 369) and Assistance with obtaining social services (148 of 369).
Medications for opioid use
The most common: Naltrexone used in Treatment (135 of 369), Buprenorphine used in Treatment (123 of 369) and Methadone used in Treatment (27 of 369).
Therapies used
The most common: Cognitive behavioral therapy (357 of 369), Telemedicine/telehealth therapy (343 of 369) and Individual psychotherapy (204 of 369).
Other payment these programs take
Many programs take more than one kind of payment, which matters if your coverage changes during treatment. Of the 369, 365 also take cash and 181 use a sliding fee scale.
Payment accepted
Who runs them
198 are non-profit and 143 for-profit.
How far a program accepting TRICARE is from each county
0counties more than 30 miles from a program accepting TRICARE
We measured the straight-line distance from the center of each of Ohio's 88 counties to the nearest listed facility accepting TRICARE. Median: 3.1 miles; 0 counties are more than 30 miles away.
The farthest counties
| County | Miles to nearest |
|---|---|
| Adams County | 22.5 |
| Fayette County | 20.6 |
| Highland County | 19.6 |
| Wyandot County | 19.6 |
| Morgan County | 18.2 |
| Noble County | 17.6 |
| Paulding County | 16.1 |
| Ottawa County | 14.6 |
Questions to ask before you go
Are you a TRICARE-authorized provider?
Only authorized providers can bill TRICARE.Do I need a referral or prior authorization?
Active-duty members need a referral from their primary care manager.Will you request the authorization for me?
Most programs that take TRICARE do this as part of admission.Can you work with my unit or the VA?
Ask how they coordinate with a military treatment facility or VA care.Do you have programs for veterans or military families?
Some programs run separate groups for service members.
If TRICARE says no
Read the decision letter.
It names the contractor for your region and how to appeal.Appeal by the deadline on the letter.
Programs that take TRICARE often help with the clinical paperwork.Ask your primary care manager.
For active-duty members, the PCM coordinates referrals and can help resolve authorization problems.
Not sure where to start?
Ask each program whether it takes TRICARE.
Paid referral line, answered by a partner, not by a program listed here.
Sources
- SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov (facility payment data). findtreatment.gov
- TRICARE. Mental health and substance use disorder care. www.tricare.mil
- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Substance use treatment for veterans. www.va.gov
- NIDA. Treatment approaches for drug addiction. nida.nih.gov
- U.S. Department of Labor. Mental health and substance use disorder parity. www.dol.gov
- Ohio Department of Behavioral Health. dbh.ohio.gov
Facility counts come from the SAMHSA snapshot of November 5, 2026.
Last checked November 5, 2026 by the Ohio Rehab editorial team against the sources above. How we work.
About TRICARE
Questions
How many Ohio rehabs take TRICARE?
SAMHSA's locator lists 369 of 747 facilities in Ohio (November 5, 2026). 50 of them offer residential care and 41 offer detox.
Do active-duty service members need a referral?
Yes.
Details: do active-duty service members need a referral
Active-duty members get a referral from their primary care manager. For other beneficiaries, the rules depend on whether they have TRICARE Prime or TRICARE Select.
Can family members use TRICARE for rehab?
Yes. Spouses and children enrolled in TRICARE have the same substance use disorder benefit, with the referral and authorization rules of their plan.
Which city has the most?
Columbus, with 27. The table on this page lists the top cities and the share of programs in each.
What about other ways to pay?
See Medicaid, private insurance, medicare, no insurance, or work out your share with the calculator.
Paying for rehab