A new health and wellness facility focused on the interconnectedness of mental health, substance use disorders, chronic pain, trauma, and process addictions has opened its doors in the Heights.
Black Horse Health, located at 711 East 20th Street, occupies a nearly 9,000-square-foot renovated former residence. The facility can accommodate up to 16 residential clients, providing around-the-clock care during detox and residential treatment.
"At Black Horse Health, our aim isn’t just wellness, but overall well-being. We’ve created an especially inviting and private environment where clients can discover their inner strength and balance — empowering them to overcome challenges in their lives,” CEO and founding partner Tonda Chapman said in a statement.
Not all services require clients to live on campus. Black Horse also offers a partial hospitalization program (PHP), requiring attendance from 9 am-5 pm on weekdays, and an intensive outpatient program (IOP), which involves three hours of treatment per day, four days a week.
"Our facility has the capacity to assist nearly 400 individuals annually who are undertaking the journey toward recovery,” Chapman said. “Further, Black Horse is proud to contribute 30 healthcare jobs to the local community, which I believe is a testament to our commitment to both individual wellness and to meaningfully uplifting the broader community.”
A team of trauma specialists, chronic pain experts, substance use disorder counselors, and process addiction therapists works with each client to develop a personalized plan that blends evidence-based medical treatments with holistic wellness therapies. Clients also have access to mindfulness and meditation practices, as well as equine-assisted therapy, acupuncture, chiropractic care, and massage therapy.
Amenities include a full gym featuring a fitness and chronic pain program led by a chiropractic doctor, a cold plunge, an infrared sauna, a heated pool, and aqua therapy. An on-site psychiatrist, Master’s-level counselors, 24/7 nursing staff, a full-time chef, and a registered dietitian further support client care.
The facility places an emphasis on attachment theory, a framework that suggests a person’s early relationships influence their emotional and psychological well-being.
“By integrating an attachment-based approach, Black Horse Health fosters secure connections between participants and their caregivers, which is essential for building trust and promoting healing,” said Chapman. “We believe this relational dynamic is central to the recovery process, as it not only enhances emotional support but also encourages individuals to explore and address underlying issues that contribute to their struggles with addiction.”
