Nova Behavioral Health Inc

Nova Behavioral Health Inc offers one of the more complete continuums of substance use treatment available in the Dayton area. Rather than addressing only one phase of recovery, the center supports individuals from the earliest stage of medical detox through residential treatment and into the outpatient programs that sustain recovery over time. That structure matters for people who are thinking beyond the first week and planning for what comes after.

On-site transitional housing bridges the gap between residential treatment and independent living — a resource that's often the missing link for people leaving structured care. The Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) provides a middle ground for those who have completed a higher level of care but still benefit from regular clinical contact and peer accountability. Together, these levels of care reflect a center built around the longer arc of recovery, not just the acute phase.

For many people entering recovery, substance use doesn't exist in isolation. Nova Behavioral Health directly addresses co-occurring disorders and dual diagnosis, treating mental health conditions alongside addiction rather than sequencing one after the other. Trauma and PTSD treatment are also integrated into the center's care, recognizing that unresolved trauma is a frequent driver of long-term substance use.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) forms the clinical backbone of treatment at Nova, a structured, skills-based approach that helps people identify and shift the thought patterns that sustain addictive behavior. For individuals whose recovery journey involves both a substance use disorder and a mental health condition, having those needs addressed by the same clinical team — under one CARF-accredited program — removes a significant coordination burden.

Nova Behavioral Health has built its programming to serve populations that are frequently underserved or require specialized experience. Veterans, pregnant women, young adults between 18 and 25, seniors and older adults, individuals with HIV/AIDS, those who are deaf or hard of hearing, and court-ordered participants are all explicitly served at this center. That breadth reflects an organizational commitment to meeting people where they are rather than limiting care to a narrow demographic.

Financially, the center works to reduce barriers to entry. Medicaid, Medicare, and state insurance are all accepted, and both self-pay and sliding scale fee options are available for those navigating treatment without insurance coverage. For families in Dayton and Montgomery County weighing treatment options, these access points can make a meaningful difference in whether someone is able to start — and sustain — their recovery.

Nova Behavioral Health holds CARF accreditation and is licensed by the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OHMAS), providing external validation of its programs and clinical standards. These credentials carry weight for families evaluating the quality and accountability of a recovery center — they represent independent review rather than self-reported quality claims.

The organization is led by CEO Laura Ferrell, CFO Kiley Outram, COO Katherine Lind, Chief Clinical Officer Elisabeth Grilliot, Medical Director Dr. Ariz Anklesaria, and Director of Administrative Services Mercedes Johnson. That depth of named, role-specific leadership is a transparency marker that families and individuals in recovery can use to understand who is accountable for clinical and operational decisions at the center.