Drug and Alcohol Rehab in Steubenville, Ohio

Steubenville is the seat of Jefferson County, a historic Ohio River city about 40 miles west of Pittsburgh. After a record spike in 2022, the county's overdose deaths have fallen for two straight years - even as health officials warn the risk has not gone away. Here is the local data, who provides care, and how to get to it.

What the local data show

Jefferson County is home to about 63,900 people; roughly 18,029 live in Steubenville. The Jefferson County General Health District reports overdose fatalities fell from a record 40 deaths in 2022 to 22 in 2023 and 14 in 2024. That is a roughly 65% drop over two years.

The picture is not entirely reassuring. Health officials note that non-fatal overdoses have stayed steady even as deaths declined, meaning the overdose call volume has not fallen with the fatality count. And the state's RecoveryOhio Overdose Early Warning Dashboard has placed three Jefferson County ZIP codes - 43952, 43944, and 43903 - in its "significant" risk category, which forecasts a higher-than-usual risk of overdoses up to 30 days out.

Because Jefferson County sits on the West Virginia border, its treatment system routinely serves people from both sides of the river, and the metro area spans Steubenville and Weirton.

Who provides treatment in Steubenville

The Jefferson County Prevention and Recovery Board plans, coordinates, funds, and evaluates mental health and addiction services for county residents. It does not treat people directly - it contracts with certified agencies to do that. Its office is at 524 Madison Avenue, Steubenville, OH 43952, phone (740) 282-1300, open weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and the county crisis line is 740-996-7127.

Family Recovery Center operates a Jefferson County office at 1010 North Sixth Street, Steubenville, OH 43952, phone (740) 283-4946, open 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Wednesday and Friday, and until 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The agency is CARF-accredited and offers outpatient treatment, medication-assisted treatment, recovery housing, and prevention programs.

The Jefferson County General Health District also distributes free naloxone through Project DAWN, part of Ohio's statewide overdose-reversal network, so residents can carry a rescue kit at no cost.

For a wider search, the SAMHSA treatment locator lists about 35 substance use treatment facilities within 25 miles of central Steubenville. Search from ZIP code 43952 and filter by service type and payment option.

Getting around Jefferson County

Most treatment is outpatient and means repeat visits, so transportation matters. Steel Valley Regional Transit Authority (SVRTA) runs buses in Steubenville, Wintersville, Mingo Junction, and Rayland, with a route to the Findlay Industrial Park in Pennsylvania.

• A one-way fare is $0.50 for adults and students and $0.25 for seniors and Medicare recipients.
• Children under 6 and transfers are free.
• Annual passes cost $20 for a calendar-year pass or $40 for the August 2026 through July 2027 pass, and paratransit service is $1.00 per ride.

SVRTA's office is at 555 Adams Street in Steubenville. If you are on Medicaid, ask your plan about rides to covered appointments as well.

Paying for treatment

Ohio Medicaid covers substance use disorder services for eligible members, and Ohio expanded Medicaid in 2014. Jefferson County's unemployment rate was 4.2% in August 2026 (preliminary) per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Crucially, the Prevention and Recovery Board funds agencies specifically to serve residents who have no insurance or means to pay, so cost should not be the reason you skip a call. SAMHSA's National Helpline (1-800-662-4357) also offers free, confidential referrals.

How to start today

1. In a medical emergency, call 911. For a mental health or substance use crisis, call or text 988, or the county line at 740-996-7127.
2. Call or text (800) 653-9376 to speak with a treatment specialist, or use this form:

Calling is free; the referral service is paid for by treatment providers, and we check your benefits before you commit.

3. Contact the Prevention and Recovery Board at (740) 282-1300 to be pointed at a funded provider, or call Family Recovery Center at (740) 283-4946.
4. Search findtreatment.gov from ZIP code 43952, and pick up free naloxone from the health district before you need it.

Jefferson County's overdose deaths have dropped by roughly two-thirds since 2022, but non-fatal overdoses are holding steady - a reminder that the need for care has not gone anywhere. The providers here are set up to help.

Questions about rehab in Steubenville