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Updated: April 2026
Sources: SAMHSA, NIDA

12-Step Programs in Kentucky

Medically reviewed by Sarah Mitchell, LCSWLast reviewed: April 2026

Our directory lists 223 12-step programs across Kentucky, with the largest concentrations in Lexington (26), Louisville (25) and Elizabethtown (11).

12-Step Programs like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA) provide peer support, structured recovery framework, and proven principles for lasting sobriety. Many treatment centers integrate 12-step facilitation into their programs.

Treatment landscape in Kentucky:

  • Kentucky Medicaid covers addiction treatment services
  • Specialized programs addressing opioid epidemic
  • Rural and urban treatment accessibility
  • Strong peer support networks

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Lexington · 26 centers

Altruism Counseling Services - Facility Image
Insurance Accepted$$

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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Changed Lives Mental Health and - Facility Image
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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Changed Lives Substance - Facility Image
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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children

Louisville · 25 centers

Beacon House Aftercare Program Inc - Facility Image
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Substance use treatmentTransitional housing, halfway house, or sober home
Creative Spirits Behav Service Network - Facility Image
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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
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Healing Place

Louisville, KY

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DetoxificationSubstance use treatmentTransitional housing, halfway house, or sober home

Elizabethtown · 11 centers

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JourneyPure Bowling Green

Elizabethtown, KY

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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
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Recovery Works

Elizabethtown, KY

Insurance Accepted$$

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DetoxificationSubstance use treatmentTransitional housing, halfway house, or sober home
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Recovery Works

Elizabethtown, KY

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DetoxificationSubstance use treatmentTransitional housing, halfway house, or sober home

Louisa · 9 centers

Addiction Recovery Care (ARC) - Facility Image
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Substance use treatment
Addiction Recovery Care (ARC) - Facility Image
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Substance use treatment
Addiction Recovery Care (ARC) - Facility Image
Insurance Accepted$$

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Substance use treatmentTransitional housing, halfway house, or sober homeTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children

Bowling Green · 8 centers

Fuller Life Counseling Partners - Facility Image
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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
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JourneyPure

Bowling Green, KY

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DetoxificationSubstance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Greater Hope Counseling Services LLC - Facility Image
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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children

Morehead · 8 centers

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New Journey

Morehead, KY

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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Addiction Recovery Care (ARC) - Facility Image
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DetoxificationSubstance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children

Hopkinsville · 7 centers

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Pennyroyal Center

Hopkinsville, KY

Insurance Accepted$$

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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
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Redeemed and Restored

Hopkinsville, KY

Insurance Accepted$$

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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
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Cumberland Hall Hospital

Hopkinsville, KY

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DetoxificationSubstance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children

Ashland · 6 centers

Addiction Recovery Centers (ARC) - Facility Image
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Substance use treatment
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ARC

Ashland, KY

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Substance use treatment
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DetoxificationSubstance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children

Owensboro · 6 centers

TrueNorth Treatment Center - Facility Image
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Substance use treatmentTransitional housing, halfway house, or sober homeTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Boulware Mission Inc - Facility Image
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Substance use treatmentTransitional housing, halfway house, or sober homeTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
RiverValley Behavioral Health - Facility Image
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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children

Hazard · 4 centers

Kentucky River Community Care Inc - Facility Image
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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Kentucky River Community Care Inc - Facility Image
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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
BHG Hazard Treatment Center - Facility Image
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Substance use treatment

London · 4 centers

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Recovery Works

London, KY

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DetoxificationSubstance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Stepworks Recovery Centers - Facility Image
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DetoxificationSubstance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Cumberland River Behavioral Health - Facility Image
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Substance use treatmentTransitional housing, halfway house, or sober homeTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children

Nicholasville · 4 centers

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Revive Ministries Inc

Nicholasville, KY

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DetoxificationSubstance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Stepworks of Nicholasville - Facility Image
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DetoxificationSubstance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Stepworks of Nicholasville - Facility Image
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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children

Prestonsburg · 4 centers

Commonwealth Counseling Centers - Facility Image
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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Mountain Center for Recovery and Hope - Facility Image
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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Mountain Comprehensive Care Center - Facility Image
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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children

Saint Catharine · 4 centers

Addiction Recovery Care Crown Recovery - Facility Image
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Substance use treatment
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ARC Addiction Recovery Care

Saint Catharine, KY

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Substance use treatment
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ARC Addiction Recovery Care

Saint Catharine, KY

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Substance use treatment

Fort Mitchell · 3 centers

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Transitions Inc

Fort Mitchell, KY

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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
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AppleGate Recovery

Fort Mitchell, KY

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Substance use treatment
Addiction Recovery Care (ARC) - Facility Image
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Substance use treatment

Grayson · 3 centers

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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
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Pathways Inc

Grayson, KY

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Substance use treatmentTransitional housing, halfway house, or sober homeTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
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Pathways Inc

Grayson, KY

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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children

Shelbyville · 3 centers

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Creative Spirits

Shelbyville, KY

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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children

Bardstown · 2 centers

Astra Recovery Centers LLC - Facility Image
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DetoxificationSubstance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
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REACH Program LLC

Bardstown, KY

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Substance use treatment

Central City · 2 centers

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A New Start II LLC

Central City, KY

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DetoxificationSubstance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Cindy Baird DUI Services LLC - Facility Image
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Substance use treatment

Chaplin · 2 centers

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Isaiah House

Chaplin, KY

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Substance use treatmentTransitional housing, halfway house, or sober homeTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
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Isaiah House

Chaplin, KY

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DetoxificationSubstance use treatmentTransitional housing, halfway house, or sober home+1 more

Cynthiana · 2 centers

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New Vista

Cynthiana, KY

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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children

Greenup · 2 centers

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Pathways Inc

Greenup, KY

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Substance use treatmentTransitional housing, halfway house, or sober homeTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
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Pathways Inc

Greenup, KY

Insurance Accepted$$

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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children

Greenville · 2 centers

Cindy Baird Guidance in Recovery and - Facility Image
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Substance use treatment
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Pennyroyal Center

Greenville, KY

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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children

Henderson · 2 centers

ADAPT Psychology Inc - Facility Image
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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children

Inez · 2 centers

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Substance use treatment
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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children

Lancaster · 2 centers

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Substance use treatment
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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children

Maysville · 2 centers

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Comprehend Inc

Maysville, KY

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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children

Mount Sterling · 2 centers

Shepherds Shelter/Ross Rehab - Facility Image
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Substance use treatmentTransitional housing, halfway house, or sober home
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Pathways Inc

Mount Sterling, KY

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DetoxificationSubstance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children

Munfordville · 2 centers

Twin Lakes Counseling Services - Facility Image
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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
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LifeSkills Inc

Munfordville, KY

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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children

Paducah · 2 centers

Emerald Therapy Center LLC - Facility Image
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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
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Mountain of Hope

Paducah, KY

Insurance Accepted$$

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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children

Shepherdsville · 2 centers

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Seven Counties Services

Shepherdsville, KY

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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
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REACH Program LLC

Shepherdsville, KY

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Substance use treatment

Somerset · 2 centers

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Lake Hills Oasis

Somerset, KY

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Substance use treatment
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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children

Willisburg · 2 centers

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Isaiah House

Willisburg, KY

Insurance Accepted$$

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DetoxificationSubstance use treatmentTransitional housing, halfway house, or sober home+1 more
Isaiah House - Facility Image

Isaiah House

Willisburg, KY

Insurance Accepted$$

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DetoxificationSubstance use treatmentTransitional housing, halfway house, or sober home+1 more

Winchester · 2 centers

New Leaf Recovery and Wellness - Facility Image
Insurance Accepted$$

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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children

Albany · 1 center

Foothills Academy Inc - Facility Image
Insurance Accepted$$

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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children

Ashcamp · 1 center

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Substance use treatment

Beaver Dam · 1 center

RiverValley Behavioral Health - Facility Image
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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children

Benham · 1 center

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Substance use treatment

Benton · 1 center

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Substance use treatment

Booneville · 1 center

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Substance use treatment

Bronston · 1 center

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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children

Brownsville · 1 center

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LifeSkills Inc

Brownsville, KY

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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children

Burlington · 1 center

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Ethan Health

Burlington, KY

Insurance Accepted$$

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DetoxificationSubstance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children

Calhoun · 1 center

Cindy Baird Guidance in Recovery - Facility Image
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Substance use treatment

Campbellsville · 1 center

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Healing Place

Campbellsville, KY

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Substance use treatment

Carrollton · 1 center

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Substance use treatment

Catlettsburg · 1 center

Addiction Recovery Care (ARC) - Facility Image
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Substance use treatment

Corbin · 1 center

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Substance use treatmentTransitional housing, halfway house, or sober homeTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children

Covington · 1 center

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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children

Danville · 1 center

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Isaiah House

Danville, KY

Insurance Accepted$$

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DetoxificationSubstance use treatment

Edmonton · 1 center

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LifeSkills Inc

Edmonton, KY

Insurance Accepted$$

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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children

Flemingsburg · 1 center

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Comprehend Inc

Flemingsburg, KY

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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children

Florence · 1 center

Recovery Defined LLC - Facility Image
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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children

Frankfort · 1 center

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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children

Franklin · 1 center

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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children

Georgetown · 1 center

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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children

Hagerhill · 1 center

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Substance use treatment

Harrodsburg · 1 center

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Isaiah House

Harrodsburg, KY

Insurance Accepted$$

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DetoxificationSubstance use treatmentTransitional housing, halfway house, or sober home+1 more

Kirksey · 1 center

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Neartown Inc

Kirksey, KY

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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children

La Grange · 1 center

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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children

Leitchfield · 1 center

Twin Lakes Counseling Services - Facility Image
Insurance Accepted$$

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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children

Lewisport · 1 center

RiverValley Behavioral Health - Facility Image
Insurance Accepted$$

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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children

Madisonville · 1 center

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Pennyroyal Center

Madisonville, KY

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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children

Manchester · 1 center

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Substance use treatmentTransitional housing, halfway house, or sober homeTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children

Mayfield · 1 center

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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children

Monticello · 1 center

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Foothills Academy Inc

Monticello, KY

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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children

Morganfield · 1 center

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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children

Morgantown · 1 center

Kentucky Christian Recovery - Facility Image
Insurance Accepted$$

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Substance use treatment

Murray · 1 center

Emerald Therapy Center LLC - Facility Image
Insurance Accepted$$

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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children

Nancy · 1 center

Gratitude Adjustment - Facility Image
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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children

Neon · 1 center

Addiction Recovery Care (ARC) - Facility Image
Insurance Accepted$$

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Substance use treatment

Owenton · 1 center

Addiction Recovery Care (ARC) - Facility Image
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Substance use treatment

Owingsville · 1 center

Addiction Recovery Care (ARC) - Facility Image
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Substance use treatment

Paris · 1 center

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New Vista

Paris, KY

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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children

Pikeville · 1 center

Addiction Recovery Care (ARC) - Facility Image
Insurance Accepted$$

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Substance use treatment

Pippa Passes · 1 center

Addiction Recovery Care (ARC) - Facility Image
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Substance use treatment

Princeton · 1 center

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Pennyroyal Center

Princeton, KY

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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children

Providence · 1 center

RiverValley Behavioral Health - Facility Image
Insurance Accepted$$

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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children

Richmond · 1 center

Athena Womens Behavioral Health - Facility Image
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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children

Rush · 1 center

Ramey Estep Homes - Facility Image
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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children

Salyersville · 1 center

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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children

Scottsville · 1 center

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LifeSkills Inc

Scottsville, KY

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Substance use treatment

South Shore · 1 center

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Recovery Works

South Shore, KY

Insurance Accepted$$

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DetoxificationSubstance use treatmentTransitional housing, halfway house, or sober home+1 more

Taylorsville · 1 center

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Seven Counties Services

Taylorsville, KY

Insurance Accepted$$

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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children

Tompkinsville · 1 center

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LifeSkills Inc

Tompkinsville, KY

Insurance Accepted$$

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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children

Tyner · 1 center

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Substance use treatment

Vanceburg · 1 center

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Comprehend Inc

Vanceburg, KY

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Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children

Versailles · 1 center

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Isaiah House

Versailles, KY

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DetoxificationSubstance use treatmentTransitional housing, halfway house, or sober home+1 more
Coverage & Regulations in Kentucky

Kentucky Medicaid

Kentucky Medicaid covers MAT without prior authorization and reimburses for peer-support services delivered alongside medication.

State regulations

Kentucky was an early adopter of statewide MAT expansion and operates a network of Office-Based Opioid Treatment (OBOT) providers in addition to OTPs.

SAMHSA National Helpline: 1-800-662-4357Crisis: 988
Commonly Accepted Insurance
  • Cash or self-payment208
  • Medicaid197
  • Private health insurance170
  • Medicare114
  • State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid114
  • Federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs92
Available Settings
  • Outpatient170
  • Regular outpatient treatment158
  • Intensive outpatient treatment133
  • Residential/24-hour residential108
  • Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment93

Frequently Asked Questions About 12-Step in Kentucky

Do I have to be sober to attend my first 12-step meeting?

No. AA and NA welcome newcomers who are still using; the only requirement is a desire to stop. Members are simply asked not to attend intoxicated to the point of disruption. Kentucky meetings have greeters who help newcomers feel welcome.

How often should I attend 12-step meetings?

Newcomers are often advised "90 meetings in 90 days" to build momentum. In the long run, attendance frequency depends on personal need. Many long-term members attend 1–3 meetings per week; in Kentucky major metros like Lexington meetings run 7 days a week.

Can I change sponsors in Kentucky?

Yes. You can change sponsors at any time for any reason — sponsor-sponsee fit is personal. Finding the right sponsor sometimes takes a few tries. Kentucky meetings are full of members available for sponsorship; ask again and again until you find a good match.

Has research studied 12-step for fentanyl or newer opioid problems?

Yes — NA meetings include many members recovering from fentanyl and other potent opioids. Research consistently shows that peer support combined with medication-assisted treatment provides the strongest outcomes for opioid use disorder, including fentanyl.

What alternatives to 12-step exist in Kentucky?

Non-12-step alternatives include SMART Recovery, Women for Sobriety, Refuge Recovery, Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS), and LifeRing. Most are available in Kentucky both in-person and online; SMART Recovery has the widest Kentucky footprint after AA and NA.

Are 12-step meetings recorded in Kentucky?

No. Video, audio, or photo recording of meetings is prohibited by tradition — including on online meetings, where members use display names and typically keep cameras off. Kentucky meetings strictly enforce this; recording violates the anonymity principle.

Can I count recovery time differently in 12-step if I’m on MAT?

Tradition-based groups typically count recovery days from the last illicit substance use, regardless of MAT status. MARA groups count recovery inclusive of prescribed MAT. Kentucky members should discuss counting conventions with their sponsor and group.

How much does 12-step cost in Kentucky?

Nothing. 12-step fellowships are free. Members make voluntary "7th Tradition" contributions ($1–$5 per meeting is typical) to cover rent and refreshments — but contributions are voluntary and no one is refused for not paying.

What if I’m travelling — can I still attend my home Kentucky group online?

Yes. Many Kentucky groups run hybrid meetings (in-person plus online simultaneously). Hybrid formats let traveling members stay connected with their home-group regardless of location. Verify hybrid availability on the group’s website.

What should I bring to my first 12-step meeting in Kentucky?

Just yourself. No paperwork, ID, or fees are needed. Comfortable clothing, a notebook if you want to take notes, and a pen for contact information of sponsors or members willing to help. Arrive 10 minutes early to meet members.

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Medically ReviewedUpdated: April 2026
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