About Caritas Treatment and Wellness Center

Caritas Treatment and Wellness Center, located in the heart of Cleveland, Ohio, is dedicated to offering knowledgeable and holistic care for individuals struggling with alcohol and drug addiction. Our mission is rooted in providing a supportive, humanistic, and trauma-sensitive environment where healing and growth are paramount.

Our approach to recovery is comprehensive, encompassing individual and family counseling, Intensive Outpatient Programming (IOP), adherence to 12-step principles, and thorough case management. We specialize in medically assisted treatment, including Suboxone therapy, tailored to meet the unique needs of each client.

At Caritas, we believe in the power of diversity and the strength it brings to the recovery journey. We embrace and appreciate the varied backgrounds and experiences of our clients, ensuring a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere for all. Our goal is not just to treat addiction but to empower our clients to live their best possible lives, filled with hope, health, and fulfillment.

Our Providers

  • Doctor Rick Frires

    Rick Frires, MD

    MEDICAL DIRECTOR

    Dr. Frires is Board Certified in both Emergency Medicine and Family Medicine and is certified in Functional Medicine by the Institute for Functional Medicine. He has practiced emergency medicine for 40 years.

    Dr. Frires served as Chairman of the Department of Emergency Medicine at Huron Hospital/Cleveland Clinic Health System from 1985-2011, and then as Medical Director of Brunswick Emergency Department/Southwest General Hospital affiliated with University Hospitals of Cleveland from 2011-2017. Dr. Frires has special interests in addiction medicine as well as integrative medicine. He has served as Medical Director of Caritas Treatment and Wellness Center since its inception.

  • Andrew Reimer, M.ED, LCDC II

    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

    Drew Reimer is the Executive Director of Caritas Treatment and Wellness Center. A licensed chemical dependency counselor holding an M.Ed and LCDC II, his education includes a Masters of Education and a Bachelor of Arts in History from John Carrol University.

    Drew has a history of developing curriculum, implementing and facilitating substance abuse disorder programs. He has over 13 years of experience working with the chemical dependency population, including the development and facilitation of three large chemical dependency programs in Northeast Ohio. Furthermore, Drew has participated in MAT (Medical Assisted Treatment) and abstinence-based service development and facilitation which includes individual, and group counseling. He focuses on a humanistic approach to treatment with the goal of providing individualized care for people in need.

    With years in recovery, Drew relates intimately with clients and is able to connect and support them through their journey in sobriety. He has firsthand knowledge of the needs of people suffering from addiction and believes in the client’s ability to obtain recovery.

  • Paul Budny, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, NRCME

    Family Nurse Practitioner with experience working at many of the largest treatment centers in the area.

    With decades of hands-on experience in a variety of clinical specialties, Paul is comfortable working in large, high volume fast-paced environments. He has a strong history in a variety of inpatient and outpatient settings. Paul is a Certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Nationally Registered Certified Medical Examiner with experience in emergency medicine, family medicine and behavioral health. He has a long history of clinical education and clinical research and has worked at many of the largest treatment centers in the area such as LCADA, Silver Maple, Prosperity Haven, St Vincent Charity, NORD, Laurelwood, and Glenbeigh.