Talbot Hall opens residential treatment for substance use disorder

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- People struggling with addiction now have one more option for recovery in central Ohio.

The Ohio State University Talbot Hall Addiction Medicine Residential Unit opened its doors on Wednesday to invite people to learn more. On Thursday, it will start accepting patients.

People packed the open house at Talbot Hall to learn how the space will help substance abuse patients heal.

"You really can't watch the news or read an article today without reading about the devastation of overdose deaths in our community," Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Medical Director of Addiction Medicine Julie Teater said. 

Opening the space has been a goal for decades. The process of building started about four and a half years ago.

"Patients with substance use disorders have really limited options when it comes to places to go for rehabilitation and this provides a 30-day length of stay for patients, kind of between an acute inpatient unit and outpatient services," Teater said. 

The unit can help up to 15 people at a time. There is a gym, a group therapy room and space for the exercises that aim to heal.

"I think that when you're in the throes of yourself or a family member with, you know, struggling with a substance use disorder or with addiction, it's really difficult and really challenging to know where to go and where to turn," Teater said. "And even if we aren't the right fit for everyone, we're always willing to help try to get you to the next right place."

More information about the center can be found by calling 614-257-3760. They also accept walk-ins Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. for both in-patient residential or outpatient assessment.