The Ridge

I was in a very dark reality when I was finally able to see I couldn’t control active addiction. I reached out to the Ridge talking to Katie for intake. She guided me through all of stages of the intake process and after the weather started showing incoming storms she set up with Brandon for him to come pick me up over an hour away from Milford. My ride wasn’t available yet but they still went far above and beyond anything I could have even hoped for to get me to the house to get myself back into the lifelong journey of recovery, one day at a time. The meals were awesome and I never went hungry with Dave, Mike, Michael, Christian, and Z always making sure we had plenty on our plates and snacks in general were never absent. Pat alsowas always filling the snacks up. I loved having the fitness area to get some kind of training in for every single day. The game room was also a very great way to relax after the “workday” in recovery sessions. My counselor Melanie was always ready to hear me, guide me, and encourage my actions into a positive action of recovery. Crystal, Pat, Ryan, Gary, Brett (bearded), Brett (tall), Brittany, Brooke, and Mike always had guidance and many personal experiences to share. They also kept an open ear to understand my life to give better personal advice and guidance for sustained recovery. The community built with other residents was highly recommended by all staff and is vital to staying sober on the outside for me. The encouragement doesn’t stop when you leave. Mary Jo and Brandon have even gone as far as staying in touch with me after discharge to talk to me, check in with me and make sure I had their numbers only helping me know I never have an excuse not to reach out to somebody in recovery. Thank you all for being there at my low.

As owner of Purposeful Path Counseling, we’ve had the privilege of working alongside the team at The Ridge Ohio and have consistently been impressed by the level of care their staff provides. We’ve seen many client success stories come out of their program, supported by a team that is both highly skilled and genuinely compassionate. The staff clearly care deeply about the people they serve, and the beautiful, peaceful grounds create an environment that supports meaningful healing and growth. We’re grateful for the work they do and the lives they help change every day. We are proud to work with them!

After several very challenging attempts to recover in other in-patient treatment programs in this area, I was pleasantly surprised to find myself at The Ridge. I quickly felt seen, heard and safe there, even as I dealt with detox and a slew of unknowns. The program and the staff at The Ridge are truly exceptional as well as the cleanliness, the food and the consistent focused and customized attention to each client during their treatment. I would strongly recommend The Ridge as a place to go to address issues of addiction and reset a course for a healthier, sober way of life.

The Ridge was truly life-changing for me. When I entered treatment in 2023, I was broken, hopeless, and unsure if recovery was even possible. From day one, the staff treated me with compassion, dignity, and genuine care. Their program combined structure with empathy, giving me the tools, insight, and support I needed to rebuild my life. The Ridge not only helped me find sobriety, it helped me rediscover hope and purpose. I can honestly say my recovery would not have been possible without them.