Commonwealth Substance Abuse Services
Newport, KY 41076
- Setting
- Outpatient
- Operator
- Private
- MAT
- Not listed
Levels of care
- Outpatient
Payment accepted
Self-pay
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NorthKey Community Care – Wirtz Center
12 East 5th Street, Newport, KY 41071
(833) 589-6933 Free admissions helpline · available 24/7
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Levels of care5 programsOutpatient
Payment7 optionsTakes private insurance
AgesTeens & adultsAll genders
MATOfferedBuprenorphine, Naltrexone
LanguagesEnglish
AccreditationJoint CommissionIndependent quality review
StartDrugRehab Score
Our 10-point score combines licensing and accreditation, the levels of care and payment options this facility reports, and patient ratings from Google and StartDrugRehab.com reviewers. Paid or claimed listings never change a score. Read full methodology
7.6/ 10Very good
How this score breaks down
State licensed & listed with SAMHSA4 / 4.0
Accreditation1.2 / 1.8
Levels of care1.2 / 2.1
Patient ratings0.59 / 1.5
Insurance & payment access0.6 / 0.6
Patient ratings use 11 Google reviews (3.5★), weighted toward a 4.0 average until there are enough reviews to be reliable.
About NorthKey Community Care – Wirtz Center
NorthKey Community Care – Wirtz Center is a nonprofit substance use treatment provider in Newport, Kentucky, located at 12 East 5th Street.
Levels of care offered here include intensive outpatient (IOP), standard outpatient counseling, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), co-occurring (dual diagnosis) mental health treatment, and telehealth therapy. Clinicians use approaches such as anger management, brief intervention, cognitive behavioral therapy, contingency management/motivational incentives, and motivational interviewing. For opioid use disorder, the program uses buprenorphine and naltrexone. It also prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder.
Payment options include government funding for people who qualify, Medicare, Medicaid, military insurance (TRICARE), private health insurance, cash or self-payment, and state-financed health insurance. A sliding fee scale based on income is available. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so verify benefits before admission.
The program accepts children and adolescents, young adults, and seniors. It offers specialized groups for women, men, and criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients.
NorthKey Community Care – Wirtz Center is accredited by The Joint Commission and licensed or certified by the state substance use treatment agency, state mental health department, and Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA).
Programs & levels of care
Intensive Outpatient (IOP)Several sessions a week while you keep up with work or school.
OutpatientRegular counseling sessions, typically once or twice a week.
Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)FDA-approved medications combined with counseling.
Dual DiagnosisTreats substance use and mental health conditions together.
TelehealthTherapy and check-ins by video or phone.
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
Medications used
- Acamprosate (Campral®)
- Disulfiram
- Buprenorphine with naloxone
- Buprenorphine without naloxone
- Naltrexone (oral)
- Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable)
- Clonidine
- Medication for mental disorders
- Nicotine replacement
- Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation
Insurance & payment
MedicaidAccepted
MedicareAccepted
Private InsuranceAccepted
Military Insurance (TRICARE)Accepted
Cash / Self-PayAccepted
Sliding Scale FeesAccepted
State-Funded / Low-CostAccepted
Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)
Check your coverage for freeBenefits depend on your plan and network. An admissions specialist can verify yours in minutes.
Verify insurance How NorthKey Community Care – Wirtz Center compares
- ✓Offers medication-assisted treatment: the only one of 2 programs in Newport that does.
- ✓Accepts Medicaid: 1 of 2 programs in Newport do.
Closest alternatives
- Oxford House Briar WoodsNewport · under 1 mi
- Oxford House Point Of FreedomNewport · under 1 mi
- OneQuest Health OutpatientCovington · 1.4 mi · MAT, IOP, Outpatient
Based on SAMHSA-listed programs in our directory. Rankings use the StartDrugRehab Score; facilities can't pay to change them. Distances are straight-line.
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Who they serve & support services
Specialized groups
- Adult women
- Adult men
- Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients
- Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence
Recovery support
- Self-help groups
- Housing services
- Assistance with obtaining social services
- Mentoring/peer support
- Employment counseling or training
Counseling & education
- 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
- Marital/couples counseling
- Vocational training or educational support (for example, high school coursework, GED preparation, etc.)
Ancillary services
- Case management service
- Domestic violence services, including family or partner
- Mental health services
- Social skills development
- Transportation assistance
- Integrated primary care services
- Suicide prevention services
| Licensing & accreditation | State substance use treatment agency, State mental health department, The Joint Commission, Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) |
|---|---|
| Ages accepted | Children/Adolescents, Young Adults, Seniors |
| Operated by | Private non-profit organization |
Treatment access in Campbell County, KY
3Treatment facilities
1Offer detox
2Buprenorphine or methadone
1Offer 24-hour care
Campbell County, KY has 3 SAMHSA-listed addiction treatment facilities for 94,008 residents. 1 facility in the county list detox services. It is one of 2 listed providers of buprenorphine or methadone treatment in the county. 17 people died of a drug overdose in the county in the 12 months to March 2026 (CDC provisional data): 18.1 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.
Location
Address12 East 5th Street
Newport, KY 41071
Newport, KY 41071
Facility's own phone859-578-3200
Websitenorthkey.org
Questions about NorthKey Community Care – Wirtz Center
What services does NorthKey Community Care – Wirtz Center offer?
NorthKey Community Care – Wirtz Center lists the following levels of care: intensive outpatient (IOP), outpatient, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), dual diagnosis, and telehealth. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.
Does NorthKey Community Care – Wirtz Center accept insurance?
According to SAMHSA data, NorthKey Community Care – Wirtz Center accepts federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs, medicare, medicaid, federal military insurance (e.g., tricare), private health insurance, cash or self-payment, state-financed health insurance plan other than medicaid, and samhsa funding/block grants. 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.
Does NorthKey Community Care – Wirtz Center offer detox?
NorthKey Community Care – Wirtz Center does not list detox services. If you need medically supervised withdrawal first, see detox programs or call (833) 589-6933 for help finding one.
Is NorthKey Community Care – Wirtz Center accredited?
Yes. NorthKey Community Care – Wirtz Center reports accreditation from The Joint Commission. Accreditation means the facility meets independent quality and safety standards.
Who does NorthKey Community Care – Wirtz Center treat?
NorthKey Community Care – Wirtz Center accepts children/adolescents, young adults, and seniors. Specialized groups include adult women, adult men, criminal justice (other than dui/dwi)/forensic clients, and clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence.
How many addiction treatment programs are in Campbell County, KY?
Campbell County, KY has 3 SAMHSA-listed treatment facilities for about 94,008 residents: 1 list detox services, 2 offer buprenorphine or methadone treatment and 1 offer 24-hour care (2026 data).
What are the closest alternatives to NorthKey Community Care – Wirtz Center?
The nearest other SAMHSA-listed programs are Oxford House Briar Woods (Newport, under 1 miles), Oxford House Point Of Freedom (Newport, under 1 miles), and OneQuest Health Outpatient (Covington, 1.4 miles). Distances are straight-line.
What is NorthKey Community Care – Wirtz Center's Google rating?
NorthKey Community Care – Wirtz Center has a 3.5-star rating from 11 Google reviews (as of November 2026). Ratings reflect individual experiences and are not a measure of clinical quality.
How do I get admitted to NorthKey Community Care – Wirtz Center or a similar program?
Admission usually starts with a phone screening and insurance check, followed by an assessment. You can contact NorthKey Community Care – Wirtz Center directly at 859-578-3200. Our admissions helpline at (833) 589-6933 can connect you with a licensed treatment provider, which may not be NorthKey Community Care – Wirtz Center. Our helpline is not affiliated with NorthKey Community Care – Wirtz Center.
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