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Buprenorphine Treatment Centers in Kentucky

Medically reviewed by Sarah Mitchell, LCSWLast reviewed: April 2026

Our directory lists 245 buprenorphine providers across Kentucky, with the largest concentrations in Lexington (24), Louisville (24) and Elizabethtown (13).

Buprenorphine (Suboxone, Subutex, Sublocade, Zubsolv) is a partial opioid agonist that reduces cravings and withdrawal symptoms for opioid use disorder. It can be prescribed in outpatient settings by qualified clinicians.

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 · 24 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
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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DeNova

Lexington, 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

Louisville · 24 centers

CleanSlate Centers - Facility Image

CleanSlate Centers

Louisville, KY

Insurance Accepted$$

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Substance use treatment
Creative Spirits Behav Service Network - 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
Crossroads Treatment Centers - Facility Image
Insurance Accepted$$

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Substance use treatment

Elizabethtown · 13 centers

JourneyPure Bowling Green - Facility Image

JourneyPure Bowling Green

Elizabethtown, 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
Recovery Works - Facility Image

Recovery Works

Elizabethtown, KY

Insurance Accepted$$

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

Recovery Works

Elizabethtown, KY

Insurance Accepted$$

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DetoxificationSubstance use treatmentTransitional housing, halfway house, or sober home

Ashland · 10 centers

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

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Substance use treatment
Ultimate Treatment Center - Facility Image
Insurance Accepted$$

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DetoxificationSubstance use treatment
Crossroads Treatment Centers - Facility Image
Insurance Accepted$$

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DetoxificationSubstance use treatment

Louisa · 10 centers

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

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

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

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Substance use treatment

Bowling Green · 9 centers

CleanSlate Medical Group of Kentucky - Facility Image
Insurance Accepted$$

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Substance use treatment
JourneyPure - Facility Image

JourneyPure

Bowling Green, 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
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Spero Health

Bowling Green, KY

Insurance Accepted$$

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Substance use treatment

Morehead · 9 centers

Spero Health - Facility Image

Spero Health

Morehead, KY

Insurance Accepted$$

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Substance use treatment
New Journey - Facility Image

New Journey

Morehead, KY

Insurance Accepted$$

Services:

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
Insurance Accepted$$

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Substance use treatment

Covington · 6 centers

Childrens Home of Northern Kentucky - 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
NorthKey Community Care - 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
Recovery Works Covington - Facility Image
Insurance Accepted$$

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DetoxificationSubstance use treatment

Owensboro · 6 centers

TrueNorth Treatment Center - 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
CleanSlate Centers - Facility Image

CleanSlate Centers

Owensboro, KY

Insurance Accepted$$

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Substance use treatment
Spero Health - Facility Image

Spero Health

Owensboro, KY

Insurance Accepted$$

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Substance use treatment

Hazard · 5 centers

Kentucky River Community Care - 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
Spero Health - Facility Image

Spero Health

Hazard, KY

Insurance Accepted$$

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Substance use treatment
BHG Hazard Treatment Center - Facility Image
Insurance Accepted$$

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Substance use treatment

Paducah · 5 centers

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
Spero Health - Facility Image

Spero Health

Paducah, KY

Insurance Accepted$$

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Substance use treatment
Four Rivers 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

Prestonsburg · 5 centers

Commonwealth Counseling Centers - 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
East Kentucky Rehabilitation Center - Facility Image
Insurance Accepted$$

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Substance use treatment
Mountain Center for Recovery and Hope - 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

Frankfort · 4 centers

CommonHealth Recovery - 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
Infinity Center of Frankfort LLC - Facility Image
Insurance Accepted$$

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Substance use treatment
Spero Health - Facility Image

Spero Health

Frankfort, KY

Insurance Accepted$$

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Substance use treatment

London · 4 centers

Recovery Works - Facility Image

Recovery Works

London, 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
Stepworks Recovery Centers - Facility Image
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
Spero Health - Facility Image

Spero Health

London, KY

Insurance Accepted$$

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Substance use treatment

Nicholasville · 4 centers

Revive Ministries Inc - Facility Image

Revive Ministries Inc

Nicholasville, 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
Stepworks of Nicholasville - Facility Image
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
Stepworks of Nicholasville - 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

Saint Catharine · 4 centers

Addiction Recovery Care Crown Recovery - Facility Image
Insurance Accepted$$

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Substance use treatment
ARC Addiction Recovery Care - Facility Image

ARC Addiction Recovery Care

Saint Catharine, KY

Insurance Accepted$$

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Substance use treatment
ARC Addiction Recovery Care - Facility Image

ARC Addiction Recovery Care

Saint Catharine, KY

Insurance Accepted$$

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Substance use treatment

Danville · 3 centers

Isaiah House - Facility Image

Isaiah House

Danville, KY

Insurance Accepted$$

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DetoxificationSubstance use treatment
Central Kentucky Addiction Treatment - 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
Spero Health - Facility Image

Spero Health

Danville, KY

Insurance Accepted$$

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Substance use treatment

Fort Mitchell · 3 centers

Transitions Inc - Facility Image

Transitions Inc

Fort Mitchell, 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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AppleGate Recovery

Fort Mitchell, KY

Insurance Accepted$$

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

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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

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
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Pathways Inc

Grayson, 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

Mount Sterling · 3 centers

Shepherds Shelter/Ross Rehab - Facility Image
Insurance Accepted$$

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Substance use treatmentTransitional housing, halfway house, or sober home
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Pathways Inc

Mount Sterling, KY

Insurance Accepted$$

Services:

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

Mount Sterling, 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

Pikeville · 3 centers

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

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Substance use treatment
Spero Health - Facility Image

Spero Health

Pikeville, KY

Insurance Accepted$$

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Substance use treatment
BHG Pikeville Treatment Center - Facility Image
Insurance Accepted$$

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DetoxificationSubstance use treatment

Shelbyville · 3 centers

Shelbyville Comprehensive Trt Center - Facility Image
Insurance Accepted$$

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DetoxificationSubstance use treatment
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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

Somerset · 3 centers

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Lake Hills Oasis

Somerset, KY

Insurance Accepted$$

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Substance use treatment
Crossroads Treatment Centers - Facility Image
Insurance Accepted$$

Services:

Substance use treatment
Spero Health - Facility Image

Spero Health

Somerset, KY

Insurance Accepted$$

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Substance use treatment

Winchester · 3 centers

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

Services:

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

New Vista

Winchester, KY

Insurance Accepted$$

Services:

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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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

Bardstown · 2 centers

Astra Recovery Centers LLC - Facility Image
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
Communicare Inc - Facility Image

Communicare Inc

Bardstown, KY

Insurance Accepted$$

Services:

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

Chaplin · 2 centers

Isaiah House - Facility Image

Isaiah House

Chaplin, KY

Insurance Accepted$$

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

Isaiah House

Chaplin, KY

Insurance Accepted$$

Services:

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

Corbin · 2 centers

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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
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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

Erlanger · 2 centers

BrightView Health - Facility Image

BrightView Health

Erlanger, KY

Insurance Accepted$$

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DetoxificationSubstance use treatment
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Spero Health

Erlanger, KY

Insurance Accepted$$

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Substance use treatment

Georgetown · 2 centers

Georgetown Medical - Facility Image

Georgetown Medical

Georgetown, KY

Insurance Accepted$$

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DetoxificationSubstance use treatment
BrightView Health - Facility Image

BrightView Health

Georgetown, KY

Insurance Accepted$$

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DetoxificationSubstance use treatment

Greenup · 2 centers

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Pathways Inc

Greenup, KY

Insurance Accepted$$

Services:

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

Greenup, KY

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

Henderson · 2 centers

BrightView Health - Facility Image

BrightView Health

Henderson, KY

Insurance Accepted$$

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DetoxificationSubstance use treatment
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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

Hopkinsville · 2 centers

Spero Health - Facility Image

Spero Health

Hopkinsville, KY

Insurance Accepted$$

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Substance use treatment
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Cumberland Hall Hospital

Hopkinsville, 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

Inez · 2 centers

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Insurance Accepted$$

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Substance use treatment
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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

La Grange · 2 centers

North Clark Medical Group LLC - Facility Image
Insurance Accepted$$

Services:

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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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

Lancaster · 2 centers

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Insurance Accepted$$

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Substance use treatment
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Services:

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

Monticello · 2 centers

Spero Health - Facility Image

Spero Health

Monticello, KY

Insurance Accepted$$

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Substance use treatment
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Foothills Academy Inc

Monticello, KY

Insurance Accepted$$

Services:

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

Murray · 2 centers

Emerald Therapy Center LLC - Facility Image
Insurance Accepted$$

Services:

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

Spero Health

Murray, KY

Insurance Accepted$$

Services:

Substance use treatment

Owenton · 2 centers

NorthKey Community Care - Facility Image
Insurance Accepted$$

Services:

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
Insurance Accepted$$

Services:

Substance use treatment

Owingsville · 2 centers

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

Services:

Substance use treatment
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Pathways Inc

Owingsville, KY

Insurance Accepted$$

Services:

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

Richmond · 2 centers

Ethan Health - Facility Image

Ethan Health

Richmond, KY

Insurance Accepted$$

Services:

Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Behavioral Health Group (BHG) - Facility Image
Insurance Accepted$$

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DetoxificationSubstance use treatment

Willisburg · 2 centers

Isaiah House - Facility Image

Isaiah House

Willisburg, KY

Insurance Accepted$$

Services:

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

Barbourville · 1 center

Spero Health - Facility Image

Spero Health

Barbourville, KY

Insurance Accepted$$

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Substance use treatment

Beaver Dam · 1 center

RiverValley Behavioral Health - Facility Image
Insurance Accepted$$

Services:

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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Insurance Accepted$$

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Substance use treatment

Berea · 1 center

BHG Berea Treatment Center - Facility Image
Insurance Accepted$$

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Substance use treatment

Booneville · 1 center

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Substance use treatment

Burlington · 1 center

Ethan Health - Facility Image

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

Carrollton · 1 center

NorthKey Community Care - Facility Image
Insurance Accepted$$

Services:

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

Catlettsburg · 1 center

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

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Substance use treatment

Central City · 1 center

A New Start II LLC - Facility Image

A New Start II LLC

Central City, KY

Insurance Accepted$$

Services:

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

Columbia · 1 center

Spero Health - Facility Image

Spero Health

Columbia, KY

Insurance Accepted$$

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Substance use treatment

Falmouth · 1 center

NorthKey Community Care - Facility Image
Insurance Accepted$$

Services:

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

Florence · 1 center

NorthKey Community Care - Facility Image
Insurance Accepted$$

Services:

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

Frenchburg · 1 center

Pathways Inc - Facility Image

Pathways Inc

Frenchburg, KY

Insurance Accepted$$

Services:

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

Harrodsburg · 1 center

Isaiah House - Facility Image

Isaiah House

Harrodsburg, KY

Insurance Accepted$$

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

Hindman · 1 center

Mountain Comprehensive Care Center - Facility Image
Insurance Accepted$$

Services:

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

Independence · 1 center

Cross Roads Treatment Centers - Facility Image
Insurance Accepted$$

Services:

DetoxificationSubstance use treatment

Irvine · 1 center

New Vista - Facility Image

New Vista

Irvine, KY

Insurance Accepted$$

Services:

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

Lebanon · 1 center

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Communicare Inc

Lebanon, KY

Insurance Accepted$$

Services:

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$$

Services:

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

Madisonville · 1 center

Spero Health - Facility Image

Spero Health

Madisonville, KY

Insurance Accepted$$

Services:

Substance use treatment

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

Middlesboro · 1 center

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Spero Health

Middlesboro, KY

Insurance Accepted$$

Services:

Substance use treatment

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$$

Services:

Substance use treatment

Neon · 1 center

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

Services:

Substance use treatment

Newport · 1 center

NorthKey Community Care - Facility Image
Insurance Accepted$$

Services:

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

Paintsville · 1 center

BHG Paintsville Treatment Center - Facility Image
Insurance Accepted$$

Services:

Substance use treatment

Paris · 1 center

BrightView Health - Facility Image
Insurance Accepted$$

Services:

DetoxificationSubstance use treatment

Pippa Passes · 1 center

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

Services:

Substance use treatment

Providence · 1 center

RiverValley Behavioral Health - Facility Image
Insurance Accepted$$

Services:

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
Insurance Accepted$$

Services:

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

Sandy Hook · 1 center

Pathways Inc - Facility Image

Pathways Inc

Sandy Hook, KY

Insurance Accepted$$

Services:

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

Scottsville · 1 center

LifeSkills Inc - Facility Image

LifeSkills Inc

Scottsville, KY

Insurance Accepted$$

Services:

Substance use treatment

Shepherdsville · 1 center

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Seven Counties Services

Shepherdsville, KY

Insurance Accepted$$

Services:

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

South Shore · 1 center

Recovery Works - Facility Image

Recovery Works

South Shore, KY

Insurance Accepted$$

Services:

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

South Williamson · 1 center

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The Clinic

South Williamson, KY

Insurance Accepted$$

Services:

DetoxificationSubstance use treatment

Springfield · 1 center

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Communicare Inc

Springfield, KY

Insurance Accepted$$

Services:

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

Stanton · 1 center

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New Vista

Stanton, KY

Insurance Accepted$$

Services:

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

Taylorsville · 1 center

Seven Counties Services - Facility Image

Seven Counties Services

Taylorsville, KY

Insurance Accepted$$

Services:

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

Tyner · 1 center

ARC Counseling Centers - Facility Image
Insurance Accepted$$

Services:

Substance use treatment

Versailles · 1 center

Isaiah House - Facility Image

Isaiah House

Versailles, KY

Insurance Accepted$$

Services:

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

Warsaw · 1 center

NorthKey Community Care - Facility Image
Insurance Accepted$$

Services:

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

West Liberty · 1 center

Pathways Inc - Facility Image

Pathways Inc

West Liberty, KY

Insurance Accepted$$

Services:

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

Whitesburg · 1 center

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Insurance Accepted$$

Services:

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

Williamstown · 1 center

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NorthKey Community Care

Williamstown, KY

Insurance Accepted$$

Services:

Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
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
  • Medicaid240
  • Cash or self-payment236
  • Private health insurance217
  • Medicare173
  • State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid137
  • Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE)130
Available Settings
  • Outpatient205
  • Regular outpatient treatment187
  • Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment164
  • Intensive outpatient treatment128
  • Residential/24-hour residential91

Frequently Asked Questions About Buprenorphine in Kentucky

Do I need a formal OUD diagnosis before starting buprenorphine?

Yes. Providers in Kentucky must document a current OUD diagnosis to prescribe buprenorphine as part of medication-assisted treatment. The intake assessment typically takes 60–90 minutes and includes a physical exam, drug screen, and psychiatric history — results are used to confirm eligibility.

Can I get grant-funded buprenorphine treatment in Kentucky?

Yes. Kentucky receives federal State Opioid Response (SOR) funding that subsidizes MAT for uninsured patients at participating agencies. The national SAMHSA helpline (1-800-662-4357) can refer you to SOR-funded buprenorphine providers in your area.

How do I enroll in Kentucky Medicaid to pay for buprenorphine?

You can apply to Kentucky Medicaid online at the Kentucky state website, in person at a county office, or through buprenorphine providers that offer enrollment assistance. Most applications are decided within 45 days; emergency Medicaid may be available sooner for urgent care.

Does Blue Cross Blue Shield cover buprenorphine in Kentucky?

Yes. Blue Cross Blue Shield plans in Kentucky cover all three FDA-approved MAT medications. BCBS typically requires the provider to be in-network; most major buprenorphine providers in Lexington and across Kentucky accept BCBS.

What documentation does a Kentucky buprenorphine clinic keep about me?

Clinics maintain a confidential medical record covering diagnosis, treatment plan, drug screens, counseling notes, and dose history. Records are protected by 42 CFR Part 2 — stricter than HIPAA — and cannot be released without your written consent or a specific court order.

What is the shortest effective course of buprenorphine?

Evidence supports a minimum of 6–12 months of continuous MAT for most patients. Courses shorter than 3 months are associated with high relapse and overdose rates. Your Kentucky clinician will set an individualized duration target after the first month of treatment.

What happens if no buprenorphine providers have immediate openings in my area?

Kentucky’s opioid-response infrastructure funds bridge clinics, emergency-department induction, and telehealth buprenorphine specifically to fill same-day gaps. If the closest clinic has a waitlist, your intake counselor will refer you to the next nearest opening.

Do I need to fast before my first buprenorphine appointment?

No fasting is required for routine MAT labs in Kentucky. Eating a light meal before the visit is recommended to reduce nausea risk with the first medication dose. Hydration is helpful, especially for urine drug-screen collection.

Will buprenorphine show on a standard drug test?

Buprenorphine and methadone do not test positive on standard 5-panel drug tests — specialty panels are needed. Naltrexone and its metabolites are not screened on standard panels. Share an MAT provider letter with any employer or court drug-testing program to avoid confusion.

Does Kentucky have perinatal-MAT programs?

Yes. Most Kentucky regions have perinatal-addiction programs coordinating OB care, MAT, and social support. Call 988 or SAMHSA 1-800-662-4357 for Kentucky-specific referral. Lexington-area hospitals typically have dedicated perinatal-addiction coordinators.

Do I need a separate therapist if I already have one?

Not always. If your existing therapist can coordinate with your MAT prescriber, the arrangement is usually fine. Kentucky MAT teams can integrate with outside therapists via signed records-release; doubling up on counseling isn’t required.

What about life insurance applications — do they ask about buprenorphine?

Life-insurance applications typically ask about current medications and substance-use history. Failing to disclose can void a policy. Some insurers rate MAT neutrally for stable long-term patients; shop among carriers and consider no-medical-exam policies if rates are unfavorable.

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Medically ReviewedUpdated: April 2026
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