An Inpatient Mental Health Facility

The Ohio Mental Health Center at The Trails

16506 Flint Ridge Rd Floor 2, Newark

4.5 51 reviews

• I decided to go to The Trails last March after a combination of seasonal depression and burnout had me in a tough spot, and it was what I needed and more. By the … read more end of the month, I finally felt like myself again, and I made a lot more personal growth than I had honestly expected to make. As the other reviews have stated, the house and the property are beautiful, the therapists are skilled and respectful, and the rest of the staff was so supportive and welcoming. But I also wanted to leave a more comprehensive review for anyone who is considering The Trails for themselves or a loved one and, like me, feels more comfortable when you know what to expect!
  As with most mental health programs, you will spend a few hours in group therapy every weekday. Even having my fair share of individual therapy under my belt, I found the daily group therapy very educational and well led. They pull from many different schools of therapy, including CBT, DBT, and ACT, so I think that everyone could find something valuable to take away, regardless of what brings you in. My individual therapist was incredible, she was knowledgeable, optimistic, and honest, and I only heard positive things from the other patients about their therapists. Group therapy would often be held outside, or even while on walks through the trails, which I really enjoyed. I was honestly hesitant of group therapy at first, but it was not only informative, but also deeply comforting to be able to speak openly about mental health struggles with people who could relate and provide support. There were also weekly visits from a psychiatric nurse practitioner who worked with us to make adjustments to medications. They had GeneSight testing available to test and see what medications you're genetically predisposed to be more compatible with, which is great information to have when you only have a month to make adjustments. That being said, you will not leave The Trails without a solid discharge plan, whether that means a step-down program like PHP or IOP, or just making sure you are set up to continue with a therapist and psychiatrist after returning home.
  Though most of the day's schedule is composed of group therapy, there were also weekly visits from different instructors, such as yoga, somatic breathing, sound baths, and naturopathy. These not only brought variety to the schedule, but they also fostered a more ground-up approach to therapeutic care which I found very beneficial. In general, there was an emphasis on holistic care; the importance of our physical, social, and spiritual health was also stressed and supported. There was healthy and tasty food prepared daily, plenty of opportunities for gentle exercise, and self care was strongly encouraged. We had regular game nights, movie nights, and other non-treatment related activities that provided a nice break to destress and have some fun. There were plenty of puzzles, coloring books, and some crafts to work on there, but I would recommend bringing your own non-electronic entertainment, as the days can be long without your phone or tv to keep you busy!
  If you can swing a month away from home, I strongly recommend reaching out and seeing what your insurance will cover. I ended up paying about the same as I was going to spend on a (modest) week-long vacation I was initially planning to take to try to combat my burnout, and given that I had a month of comfortable housing, home cooked meals, and daily therapy, The Trails was a much better deal.
  All of this to say, I really loved my time at The Trails and I'm extremely grateful to the staff for making it such a healing experience. I really think anyone could benefit from a stay there, but especially if you are in a place where you need a break from everything and a supportive environment to get you back on track, I can say for certain The Trails can provide that.
  Livia ★★★★★ 4 weeks ago
• I just graduated this program and it was the most life changing experience I have ever had. The house is immaculate and so clean. You are fed amazing and the staff … read more really care. Everyone went above and beyond to make me comfortable and make my experience wonderful. The therapists, BHTs and the nurses are just some of the best people I have ever met. I am so thankful for the experience and it has truly been life changing. I will always be so grateful for the opportunity I received by going. I've made life long bonds and connections in ways I have never experienced. Thank you so much for the support!
  Desiree ★★★★★ 4 months ago
• After a particularly tough time in my life, I decided I needed to prioritize my mental health and well-being. I did a lot of research on facilities in Ohio and this … read more one rose to the top.
  I am so grateful for my month-long experience at The Trails. The staff are exceptionally kind and supportive, the facility and grounds are beautiful, and the small size created a family-like experience. It was a wonderful balance of therapy, holistic wellness, and group interaction.
  I have grown so much through this experience and I could not recommend it more for those seeking this type of support.
  Paul ★★★★★ 4 months ago