The Trails is not a crisis center. If you or a loved one is at immediate risk of harm to themselves or others, please dial 911.

Home » Our Approach

Our Approach

Clinical Approach at The Trails

Mental health conditions are complex with various risk factors for each individual. There is no such thing as a “routine” or one-size-fits-all approach to mental healthcare. At The Ohio Mental Health Center at The Trails, we untangle the complexities behind mental illness. Our individualized and person-centered approach addresses all components of your mental health to initiate true healing – not just acute symptom relief. Through psychiatric medication, targeted therapies, and vocational support, our fully integrated program empowers our clients to reach their full potential no matter where they are at in their journey.

Each person comes to us with a unique set of strengths and challenges. Our clinical approach builds on those strengths while helping our clients implement new habits, behaviors, and coping skills that will enable them to overcome their challenges.

We believe in using a variety of evidence-based solutions to foster healing. Some of these include:

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Life Skills-Based Therapy
  • Process Therapy
  • Group Therapy
  • Holistic Therapy
  • Adventure Therapy
  • Holistic Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing

The Clinical Goal of The Ohio Mental Health Center at The Trails

From outpatient to inpatient crisis care, there is a wide spectrum of treatment options in Ohio for mental health conditions. That said, there are not many “in between” options. Outpatient care is often not enough for some people, while others may find themselves in a cycle of relapse resulting in crisis hospitalization. The Trails was designed to be this “in between” – offering a program that was a step above outpatient while not being a crisis hospital.

Our philosophy recognizes that many inpatient settings lack the level of support required to prevent relapse or recurrence of mental health symptoms. While psychiatric hospitals provide a critical emergency service to those in crisis, we believe healing requires behavioral interventions, new habits, environmental change, support groups, and accountability. Our program was designed to offer a more personal level of care than what might be found in a psychiatric hospital or crisis center.

We know recovery is possible, even for people with severe mental illness. Our goal is to give each client the tools needed to live a rewarding and independent lifestyle.

In a small residential homelike environment, you or a loved one uncovers the social and environmental factors leading to relapse while receiving world-class psychiatric care. Our approach emphasizes comfort and personal care through small client-to-staff ratios and low population. We find this type of environment is most conducive to healing. 

Lastly, our unique approach emphasizes holistic treatment methods. Many holistic modalities have been proven to improve mental health and wellbeing. At The Trails, we utilize meditation, adventure therapy, art therapy, nutrition, personal fitness, yoga, and more.

The Ohio Mental Health Center at The Trails has specialized programs for a variety of mental health conditions. Learn more below about how we treat specific conditions.

Our Happy Clients

What People Say
About Us

  • “Like family”

    Monica M.
    Client
  • “Changed my life!”

    Payton H.
    Client
  • “Personalized”

    Laurie W.
    Parent of a Client

The Ohio Mental Health Center at The Trails

16506 Flint Ridge Rd Floor 2, Newark

4.3 33 reviews

  • Update: I spoke with Bryan in billing today at The Trails, and he explained the charges and how the insurance works, and I was mistaken fearing there was some sort … read more of fraud happening. My insurance was listed under a different name in their billing system, which was very confusing, so I am revising my review to thank Bryan for his help, and I'd also like to say that out of all the mental health facilities we researched when our son was having a crisis, the Trails was the most helpful and least predatory, so much so that we flew him from the Outer Banks of North Carolina to Ohio. Everyone seemed genuinely concerned for my son, who I am happy to say is doing much better. Just two days at The Trails made him aware that he was doing pretty well and inspired him to start making plans. He had so much gratitude for being home.
    I'm glad to see here that others are getting help and having good experiences.
    Avatar Michele ★★★★★ 2 weeks ago
  • My stay at The Trails was truly life-changing. I arrived during one of the hardest periods of my life, after struggling with the same issue for over a decade, and … read more the therapy, daily sessions, and constant support helped me heal in ways I didn’t think were possible. The staff was incredibly friendly, the facility was clean and well kept, and I always felt safe and cared for. The property itself is beautiful—far more comforting and personal than most clinical-feeling recovery centers. The connections I formed with the staff and other patients were so genuine that leaving felt bittersweet, because it truly became a family during my stay. The tools and knowledge I gained there continue to guide me as I navigate my life today. I couldn’t recommend The Trails more and will be forever grateful for what they’ve done for me. I am sincerely and deeply thankful for how profoundly they helped me reclaim my life and sense of self.
    Avatar Kelsey ★★★★★ 2 months ago
  • This place is amazing. The level of care is unmatched, the therapists Ben Carrie and Talya are great. The staff is also great and actually care about your mental … read more health. Shoutout to Reagan, Zyan, Dani, Mara, Talia, Bree, Sam, Shelby, Caroline, Kim, Amber, Deidre, Erin and the sound bath/somatic breathing ladies (sorry if I forgot anyone). I appreciate the level of expertise and effort that went into my recovery. If someone you know needs help, don’t send them anywhere other than here. Thank you everyone at the Trails!
    Avatar Max ★★★★★ a month ago

Healing Can Start Today

Free & Confidential Assessment

Compassionate experts are standing by to provide assessments, answer questions, and verify insurance coverage.

Skip to content