Lexington, KY

Shepherd's House Lexington

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Founded

1989

Program Length

30 days

Focus

This center treats substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. Your treatment plan addresses each condition at once with personalized, compassionate care for comprehensive healing.

Centrally located near the University of Kentucky campus in Lexington, Shepherd’s House provides long-term residential treatment (12-18 months) for men, as well as outpatient programs for both men and women facing substance use and co-occurring mental health challenges. Founded in a Lexington church, this nonprofit aims to foster a thriving community by empowering clients in their recovery journey. Shepherd’s House follows a 3-phase model to support men as they progress from early recovery to independent sober living. In the initial orientation phase (1-4 weeks), clients receive supervision outside the residence, focus on securing a 12-Step sponsor, and either begin work or seek employment. In phases 1 and 2, clients gain more independence, including leaving alone (with a nightly curfew), while engaging in case management, group and individual therapy, including eye movement desensitization and reconditioning (EMDR), recreational therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). The cost is $110 per week during these phases. In phase 3, clients transition to ¾-way transitional living with three others, costing $405 per month, with the option to move to single apartment sober graduate housing for $450 per month upon program completion. Shepherd’s House also offers a 6-month day treatment program requiring 35 hours per week (8 AM - 4 PM, Monday to Friday). This program integrates 12-Step groups, process groups, relapse prevention, wellness activities, and weekly individual counseling. Additionally, an intensive outpatient program (IOP) includes 12-Step groups, CBT, vocational support, and healthcare guidance.

Services

Key offerings grouped by category

Type of Care

Substance use treatment Transitional housing, halfway house, or sober home

Service Setting (e.g., Outpatient, Residential, Inpatient, etc.)

Outpatient Residential/24-hour residential Intensive outpatient treatment Regular outpatient treatment Long-term residential

External Opioid Medications Source

Other contracted prescribing entity

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment

Accepts clients using medication assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder but prescribed elsewhere

External Source of Medications Used for Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment

Other contracted prescribing entity

Type of Opioid Treatment

Accepts clients using MAT but prescribed elsewhere

Treatment Approaches

Anger management Brief intervention Cognitive behavioral therapy Contingency management/motivational incentives Motivational interviewing Matrix Model Relapse prevention Substance use disorder counseling Telemedicine/telehealth therapy Trauma-related counseling 12-step facilitation

Facility Operation (e.g., Private, Public)

Private non-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation

State Substance use treatment agency State mental health department State department of health Council on Accreditation (COA)

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted

Federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs Medicaid Cash or self-payment

Special Programs/Groups Offered

Adult men Veterans Members of military families Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders Clients with co-occurring pain and substance use disorders Clients with HIV or AIDS Clients who have experienced sexual abuse Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence Clients who have experienced trauma

Assessment/Pre-treatment

Comprehensive mental health assessment Comprehensive substance use assessment Outreach to persons in the community Screening for substance use Screening for mental disorders Professional interventionist/educational consultant

Testing

Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing Drug and alcohol oral fluid testing Drug or alcohol urine screening HIV testing STD testing TB screening Testing for Hepatitis B (HBV) Testing for Hepatitis C (HCV)

Transitional Services

Aftercare/continuing care Discharge Planning Naloxone and overdose education Outcome follow-up after discharge

Recovery Support Services

Self-help groups Housing services Assistance with obtaining social services Recovery coach Mentoring/peer support Employment counseling or training

Education and Counseling Services

HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support Hepatitis education, counseling, or support Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis Substance use disorder education Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling Individual counseling Group counseling Family counseling Vocational training or educational support (for example, high school coursework, GED preparation, etc.)

Facility Smoking Policy

Smoking permitted in designated area

Age Groups Accepted

Young Adults Adults

Sex Accepted

Male

Facility Vaping Policy

Vaping permitted in designated area

Ancillary Services

Case management service Early intervention for HIV Mental health services Social skills development Transportation assistance Suicide prevention services

Contact Information

Address

635 Maxwelton Court, Lexington, KY, 40508

Phone

(859) 252-1939

Contact

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