2339 Sandersville Road Suites 508-510, Lexington, KY 40511
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Altruism Counseling Services provides drug and alcohol treatment from its location at 2339 Sandersville Road in Lexington, Kentucky.
Its services include intensive outpatient (IOP), standard outpatient counseling, co-occurring (dual diagnosis) mental health treatment, transitional or sober living housing, and telehealth therapy. Clinicians use approaches such as anger management, brief intervention, cognitive behavioral therapy, contingency management/motivational incentives, and motivational interviewing.
Payment options include Medicaid, private health insurance, and cash or self-payment. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so verify benefits before admission.
The program accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. It offers specialized groups for young adults, women, pregnant/postpartum women, men, and seniors or older adults.
Altruism Counseling Services is licensed or certified by the state substance use treatment agency and state mental health department.
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| Licensing & accreditation | State substance use treatment agency, State mental health department |
|---|---|
| Ages accepted | Young Adults, Adults, Seniors |
| Exclusive services | Specially designed program for DUI/DWI clients |
Fayette County, KY has 38 SAMHSA-listed addiction treatment facilities for 329,437 residents. 2 facilities in the county list detox services. 77 people died of a drug overdose in the county in the 12 months to March 2026 (CDC provisional data): 23.4 per 100,000 residents, compared with 25.7 statewide.
Source: StartDrugRehab Treatment Deserts 2026, built from SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov, U.S. Census 2024 population estimates and CDC overdose data. Counts are SAMHSA-listed facilities only.
Altruism Counseling Services lists the following levels of care: intensive outpatient (IOP), outpatient, dual diagnosis, sober living / transitional housing, and telehealth. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.
According to SAMHSA data, Altruism Counseling Services accepts medicaid, private health insurance, and cash or self-payment. Your exact coverage depends on your plan and network status. You can check your benefits with your insurer, or call (833) 589-6933 for a free benefits check.
Altruism Counseling Services does not list detox services. If you need medically supervised withdrawal first, see detox programs or call (833) 589-6933 for help finding one.
Altruism Counseling Services reports licensing or certification from: State substance use treatment agency and State mental health department.
Altruism Counseling Services accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. Specialized groups include young adults, adult women, pregnant/postpartum women, adult men, and seniors or older adults.
Fayette County, KY has 38 SAMHSA-listed treatment facilities for about 329,437 residents: 2 list detox services, 26 offer buprenorphine or methadone treatment and 3 offer 24-hour care (2026 data).
Altruism Counseling Services is #21 of 26 ranked programs in Lexington in our 2026 ranking, based on the StartDrugRehab Score (accreditation, levels of care, payment options, data completeness and patient ratings). Facilities cannot pay to change their rank.
Altruism Counseling Services has a 4.5-star rating from 48 Google reviews (as of November 2026). Ratings reflect individual experiences and are not a measure of clinical quality.
Admission usually starts with a phone screening and insurance check, followed by an assessment. You can contact Altruism Counseling Services directly at 859-310-6505. Our admissions helpline at (833) 589-6933 can connect you with a licensed treatment provider, which may not be Altruism Counseling Services. Our helpline is not affiliated with Altruism Counseling Services.
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