About
About Nova Behavioral Health Inc
Headquartered at 732 Beckman Street in Dayton, Nova Behavioral Health is a Montgomery County nonprofit that has built its identity around treating co-occurring disorders. The agency serves adults 18 and older and is CARF-accredited, with state-recognized Medicaid contracting that allows it to serve patients who would otherwise be unable to afford care. A separate corporate office operates from 43 E. Babbitt Street.
Clinically, Nova operates a true continuum. Patients can enter through residential withdrawal management, step down to a residential program that includes a dedicated Integrated Dual Disorder Treatment track for those with serious mental illness alongside substance use, then move into intensive outpatient or regular outpatient sessions while living in Nova’s transitional housing. Medication-assisted treatment is offered in both residential and outpatient settings, and cognitive behavioral therapy anchors the psychotherapy curriculum.
The population mix is unusually broad for a community-based agency: veterans, pregnant women, young adults, older adults, men, women, court-ordered patients, Deaf and hard-of-hearing patients served through American Sign Language access, and patients living with HIV are all explicitly supported. Internal client surveys reported on the agency’s website indicate 100 percent of recent respondents would recommend Nova, and 97 percent felt staff demonstrated respect across race, religion, ethnicity, and sexual orientation – signals that align with the program’s emphasis on dignity and trauma-informed care.
Leadership combines clinical and operational expertise. CEO Laura Ferrell oversees an executive team that includes Medical Director Dr. Ariz Anklesaria, Chief Clinical Officer Elisabeth Grilliot, COO Katherine Lind, and CFO Kiley Outram. The Board of Trustees draws from the Montgomery County judiciary, community leadership, and former patients, reinforcing Nova’s role as a public-mission provider. Payment options include Ohio Medicaid, Medicare, state insurance, sliding-scale fees, and self-pay, with a toll-free intake line and TTY availability lowering barriers to entry.
- 24-hour medical supervision available Monday through Friday for withdrawal management
- CARF accreditation ensuring quality standards for medical detox programs
- Medication assisted treatment protocols for complex withdrawal cases
- Specialized detox services for pregnant women and veterans
- Integrated dual disorder treatment for co-occurring mental health conditions