About this facility
Community Assessment and Treatment Services (CATS) at Wadsworth-Rittman Hospital is a specialized behavioral health facility in Wadsworth, Ohio. It serves as Medina County’s first residential drug and alcohol treatment center for men. This 16-bed facility is part of the broader CATS organization, which operates multiple programs across Northeast Ohio.
CATS Wadsworth offers a range of services, including residential treatment for men and outpatient programs for both men and women. Treatment plans are individualized and incorporate evidence-based approaches such as 12-Step programs, SMART Recovery, and both individual and group counseling. The center emphasizes holistic care, addressing mental, physical, and spiritual health through activities like morning meditation, gardening, art therapy, and peer support services. These programs aim to equip clients with coping skills, easing the transition back into the community.
At CATS Wadsworth, clients are encouraged to build support networks and engage in local events and activities. The facility collaborates with organizations such as ProjectLearn, Running2BWell, and SMART Recovery to provide educational and wellness opportunities. Additionally, clients can earn rewards for positive behavior and community service, fostering motivation and engagement. Many program graduates return as volunteers, further strengthening the strong sense of community.
Services
A quick overview of services associated with this facility.
Type of Care, TC, Substance use treatment; Mental health treatment; Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Service Setting (e.g., Outpatient, Residential, Inpatient, etc.), SET, Outpatient; Residential/24-hour residential
Facility Type, FT, Residential treatment center (RTC) for adults
Treatment Approaches, TAP, Activity therapy; Cognitive behavioral therapy; Group therapy; Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment; Individual psychotherapy; Telemedicine/telehealth therapy; Abnormal involuntary movement scale
Facility Operation (e.g., Private, Public), FOP, Private non-profit organization
Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted, PAY, County or local government funds; Medicaid; State corrections or juvenile justice funds; Cash or self-payment; State mental health agency (or equivalent) funds
Payment Assistance Available, PYAS, Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)
Special Programs/Groups Offered, SG, Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients; Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders
Recovery Support Services, RSS, Housing services; Mentoring/peer support
Education and Counseling Services, ECS, Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling
Facility Smoking Policy, SMP, Smoking permitted in designated area
Age Groups Accepted, AGE, Young Adults; Seniors
Facility Vaping Policy, FVP, Vaping permitted in designated area
Ancillary Services, AS, Court-ordered outpatient treatment; Family psychoeducation; Illness management and recovery; Psychosocial rehabilitation services; Supported housing; Vocational rehabilitation services; Case management service; Education services
