Our Approach
We believe in using a variety of evidence-based solutions to foster healing. Some of these include:
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.
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What People Say
About Us
The Ohio Mental Health Center at The Trails
16506 Flint Ridge Rd Floor 2, Newark
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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.
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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!
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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.
