Find Treatment Centers in Kentucky
502 SAMHSA-verified facilities. 2,055 annual opioid deaths. Help is available — and it works.
Quick answer: Kentucky has 502 verified treatment centers. Medicaid is expanded — many programs are free or low-cost for eligible residents. The overdose rate is 52.6/100k (#5 nationally, above the national average of 33.1). Top cities: Lexington, Corbin, Louisville. Need help? Call (833) 546-3513.
Treatment Centers in Kentucky
502 facilities found
Sunrise Children's Services Lexington
Bowling Green, KY
Located in Lexington, the center provides outpatient mental health services for youth ages 12-18 facing emotional trauma, behavioral challenges, and family diff...
Daviess Treatment Services
Owensboro, KY
Daviess Treatment Services helps people recover from opioid addiction using proven medications like Suboxone and methadone. Located in Owensboro, this outpatien...
Sunrise Children's Services Danville
Bowling Green, KY
Located near Danville, Kentucky, the center offers comprehensive care for boys with emotional and behavioral challenges. It treats mental health conditions and...
Sunrise Children's Services Pikeville
Bowling Green, KY
Located in Pikeville, Kentucky, the center offers safe, therapeutic care for boys and girls ages 12 to 18 who have experienced abuse, neglect, or trauma. This C...
Simpson Treatment Services
Carrollton, KY
Simpson Treatment Services provides comprehensive outpatient care for individuals struggling with opioid addiction. Located in the historic town of Franklin in...
Sunrise Children's Services Bronston
Bowling Green, KY
Located near Lake Cumberland in Bronston, Kentucky, the center offers long-term residential care for boys ages 12–18 who have experienced neglect, or trauma. As...
Sunrise Children's Services Morehead
Bowling Green, KY
Located near Morehead, Kentucky, the center gives care to children ages 12–18 who have faced neglect or trauma. As part of a Christ-centered non-profit, the cen...
Sunrise Children's Services Somerset
Bowling Green, KY
Near the heart of Somerset, Kentucky, the center offers safe, Christ-centered care for boys and girls ages 12–18 who have faced trauma or neglect. The center pr...
Western State Hospital
Hopkinsville, KY
Western State Hospital in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, serves adults 18 and older from 34 western counties who have severe mental illness requiring inpatient care. I...
Sunrise Children's Services Paducah
Bowling Green, KY
Located near Paducah, the center helps children and families heal from abuse, neglect, and trauma. This outpatient center offers behavioral health services desi...
Home of the Innocents
Louisville, KY
Home of the Innocents offers comprehensive care for children, adolescents, young adults, and families facing emotional, mental health challenges and addiction....
A A and Associates of Kentucky - Louiseville
Louisville, KY
This center is a guiding light for individuals navigating the complexities of DUI charges and the challenges of substance use. Offering a spectrum of support, f...
Addiction Treatment in Kentucky: What You Need to Know
Kentucky has 502 SAMHSA-verified treatment facilities serving a population of 4,526,000. That's approximately 11.1 facilities per 100,000 residents. The state's drug overdose death rate of 52.6 per 100,000 is above the national average of 33.1 — ranking #5 nationally. With 2,055 opioid-related deaths reported annually, access to evidence-based treatment programs remains critical.
Insurance & Medicaid Coverage in Kentucky
Kentucky has expanded Medicaid under the ACA, significantly broadening access to addiction treatment for low-income adults earning up to 138% of the federal poverty level (~$20,783/year for an individual). Covered services typically include medical detox, inpatient/residential rehab, outpatient counseling, and medication-assisted treatment (MAT). In addition to Medicaid, most private insurance plans — including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, and Humana — are required by the Mental Health Parity Act to cover substance use disorder treatment at parity with medical care.
The Overdose Crisis in Kentucky
Kentucky reports 2,055 opioid-related deaths annually with an overdose rate of 52.6/100k (above the 33.1 national average by 59%). Substance use disorder affects approximately 7.6% of adults in the state (national average: 7.2%). Kentucky has enacted a Good Samaritan law that protects individuals who call 911 during an overdose emergency from certain criminal charges — encouraging bystanders to seek help. Naloxone (Narcan), the opioid overdose reversal medication, is available via standing order in Kentucky, making it accessible without an individual prescription.
Types of Treatment Available
| Program | Duration | Cost Range | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Detox | 5–10 days | $1,000–$5,000 | Alcohol, opioid, benzo withdrawal |
| Inpatient Rehab | 28–90 days | $6,000–$30,000 | Severe addiction, co-occurring disorders |
| PHP (Partial Hospitalization) | 2–4 weeks | $3,000–$10,000 | Step-down from inpatient, intensive support |
| IOP (Intensive Outpatient) | 2–4 months | $3,000–$10,000 | Work/school compatibility, 9-20 hrs/week |
| Outpatient | 3–12 months | $1,400–$10,000 | Mild-moderate, stable housing |
| MAT | 6–24+ months | $5,000–$15,000/yr | Opioid use disorder, relapse prevention |
Medicaid covers most programs for eligible residents. Call (833) 546-3513 for free insurance verification.
Where to Find Help in Kentucky
Treatment facilities in Kentucky are concentrated in urban areas, with Lexington leading with 85 centers, followed by Corbin (68) and Louisville (50). For residents in rural areas, telehealth addiction counseling and out-of-area programs provide alternatives. Browse our full Kentucky directory to filter by city, treatment type, and insurance accepted.
Last updated: March 2026 · Written by the RehabHive Editorial Team · Sources: SAMHSA, CDC WONDER, KFF
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