Oakview Behavioral Health Center

Accredited programs to help those suffering from chemical addictions or mental health disorders

Southwest General’s Oakview Behavioral Health Center serves the Greater Cleveland area by providing a state-of-the-art treatment center focused on providing care with love, dignity and respect. All of the services provided at the Oakview Behavioral Health Center are licensed by the state of Ohio and accredited by Joint Commission.

Treatment Methods Applied with Care and Compassion

We employ a variety of treatment methods to help you or your lovedone achieve relief from the sufferings associated with mental health disorders and chemical addiction. These treatments include:

Crisis intervention
Triage to levels of psychiatric care, when appropriate
Evaluation of disturbed behaviors/thoughts/mental status
Stabilization of deteriorating psychosocial function
Protection from self-harm
Medication support services
Skills training groups using Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Discharge planning and referral for continuation of care and full reintegration to home/community

Services offered through Oakview include:

Assessment Services

first step in determining the existence of a mental health and/or substance abuse disorder
look at all psychiatric, physical, addictive and mental health issues
both non-emergency and emergency (via the Emergency Department at Southwest General) assessments available

Mental Health Services - Adults and Adolescents

Adult Inpatient 18-bed Mental Health Unit
Adult Outpatient Mental Health Programs (aged 18+) - including partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient treatment using a modified Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) approach
Adolescent Outpatient Mental Health Program (aged 13-18) - short-term treatment and support using DBT