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🚨SCOUT Responds to Over 800 Calls
The Summit County Outreach Team (SCOUT) is close to celebrating its first year in operation. This team, comprised of paramedics, police officers, and behavioral health specialists from Portage Path, has been responding to calls in Akron where mental health concerns arise, and an alternative to police intervention is warranted.
The SCOUT Program is a collaborative effort among Portage Path, the City of Akron, the Akron Fire and Police Departments, and the County of Summit Alcohol, Drug Addition & Mental Health Services Board.
📞The 988 & Local Suicide Prevention Hotlines Answered nearly 20,000 Calls
Portage Path Behavioral Health professionals are proud to answer the local hotline, careline, and 988 line in Summit and Medina counties. In 2024, our highly trained staff were able to answer nearly 20,000 calls from people in crisis or simply needing someone to talk to. These lines are partially supported by the Summit County Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services Board.
🗣️Portage Path Behavioral Health Served 9,000 Clients
In 2024, Portage Path provided support to over 9,000 people through a wide range of services, including individual and group therapy, substance use treatment programs, medication management, emergency services, and more.
👍🏽91% of Clients Are Satisfied with Their Services
Each week, Portage Path clients with scheduled appointments receive a satisfaction survey to provide feedback on their experiences. This continuous feedback loop ensures the organization is consistently improving to meet client needs.
To date, 91% of surveyed clients report being satisfied with the services they have received from Portage Path.
🚍The Mobile Therapy Center Appeared at 20 Events
The Mobile Therapy Center (MTC), a 35-ft RV equipped for mental health screenings, made appearances at 20 events throughout 2024. At these events, staff and clinicians engaged community members in private settings to discuss mental health concerns and available resources.
Highlights include participation in Forever R Children’s Shower Bus events, A Change of Art, the Summit County ADM Board’s Recovery Challenge, legal clinics, and resource fairs held at venues such as the Metro Transit Center.
🪙ACF Grant Awarded to Co-Occurring Treatment Program
Portage Path Behavioral Health received a grant from the Akron Community Foundation to support its Co-Occurring Disorder (COD) Treatment Program. This funding supports Portage Path by increasing and enhancing Co-Occurring Treatment program services for those individuals diagnosed with mental health issues and substance use disorders by increasing access to those most in need. In 2024, an evening program, New Horizons was created to make our Co-Occurring programming more accessible. View our treatment group schedule HERE.
🤰🏽MOMS Program Launches
Portage Path is proud to announce the launch of the MOMS Program, a new initiative funded by a grant from One Ohio Recovery. This program is designed to support pregnant women facing the dual challenges of opioid use disorder (OUD) and mental health conditions.
By addressing critical gaps in maternal healthcare in Summit County, the MOMS Program demonstrates a commitment to meeting the urgent needs of the community. Outreach to local physicians and practices serving this population has begun, with the goal of reaching women who could benefit from this specialized care.
As we look back on 2024, we are proud of the strides made and the lives impacted. Thank you to our staff, partners, and community for supporting the mission of Portage Path Behavioral Health. Here’s to another year of service and growth!