Kentucky · 380 licensed programs in 129 cities
We list 380 licensed drug and alcohol treatment facilities in Kentucky across 129 cities, with the most in Louisville, Lexington, Bowling Green, and Ashland. 50 offer detox, 64 provide residential care and 343 accept Kentucky Medicaid.
2026 rankings
Ranked by the StartDrugRehab Score: accreditation, levels of care, patient ratings and payment options. Featured or claimed status never affects rank. How we rank
Best for: Detox and residential careCARF
Why it made our list: CARF accredited; offers detox, residential care, PHP, and IOP; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and TRICARE.
Best for: Supervised detoxJoint Commission
Why it made our list: Joint Commission accredited; offers detox, PHP, IOP, and outpatient care; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and TRICARE.
Best for: Intensive outpatient careCARF
Why it made our list: CARF accredited; offers PHP, IOP, outpatient care, and MAT; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare.
Best for: Supervised detoxJoint Commission
Why it made our list: Joint Commission accredited; offers detox, PHP, outpatient care, and MAT; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare.
Best for: Detox and residential careCARF
Why it made our list: CARF accredited; offers detox, residential care, PHP, and IOP; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and TRICARE.
Best for: Supervised detoxCARF
Why it made our list: CARF accredited; offers detox, IOP, outpatient care, and MAT; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare.
Best for: Detox and residential careCARF
Why it made our list: CARF accredited; offers detox, residential care, PHP, and outpatient care; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and self-pay.
Best for: Methadone treatmentJoint CommissionCARF
Why it made our list: Joint Commission, CARF, COA, and NCQA accredited; offers IOP, outpatient care, and MAT; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare.
Best for: Private-pay residential careJoint Commission
Why it made our list: Joint Commission accredited; offers detox, residential care, PHP, and MAT; accepts private insurance, TRICARE, and self-pay.
Best for: Intensive outpatient careJoint Commission
Why it made our list: Joint Commission accredited; offers PHP, IOP, outpatient care, and MAT; accepts private insurance, TRICARE, and self-pay.
There are 380 licensed drug and alcohol treatment facilities in Kentucky in our directory, across 129 cities. 64 offer residential (inpatient) rehab, 50 offer detox and 303 provide medication-assisted treatment, based on SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov data updated October 2026.
Level of care
Insurance & cost
Specialized programs
Most people pay for rehab with health insurance. 312 facilities in Kentucky accept private insurance and 343 accept Medicaid (Kentucky Medicaid). Under the Affordable Care Act and federal parity law, most plans must cover addiction treatment much like other medical care, though deductibles, prior authorization and network rules apply.
Without insurance, 108 programs report state or SAMHSA block-grant funding for people who qualify, and 144 offer sliding-scale fees based on income. What you pay depends mostly on the level of care: outpatient programs cost far less than residential rehab or medically managed detox.
Rehab coverage guides by insurer:
Not sure what your plan covers? Call (833) 589-6933 for a free, confidential benefits check.
Bowling Green, KY 42101
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Private insurance · TRICARE +1 more
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Nicholasville, KY 40356
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Private insurance · Self-pay +1 more
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Bardstown, KY 40004
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Private insurance · TRICARE +1 more
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Elizabethtown, KY 42702
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Private insurance · TRICARE +1 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Mammoth Cave, KY 42259
Joint Commission accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Private insurance · TRICARE · Self-pay
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Elizabethtown, KY 42701
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +1 more
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Bowling Green, KY 42101
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +1 more
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Elizabethtown, KY 42701
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +1 more
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Nicholasville, KY 40356
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +1 more
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London, KY 40741
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +1 more
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Louisville, KY 40206
Joint Commission · CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Private insurance · TRICARE · Self-pay
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Richmond, KY 40475
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Private insurance
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Louisville, KY 40202
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Self-pay
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Scottsville, KY 42164
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Private insurance · Self-pay +2 more
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Mount Sterling, KY 40353
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +4 more
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Ashland, KY 41101
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +4 more
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Elizabethtown, KY 42701
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +1 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Bowling Green, KY 42103
Joint Commission accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +2 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Pikeville, KY 41501
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +1 more
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Ashland, KY 41101
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +1 more
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Saint Catharine, KY 40061
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +1 more
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Elizabethtown, KY 42701
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +3 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
Joint Commission accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +2 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Covington, KY 41011
Joint Commission accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +1 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Paris, KY 40361
Joint Commission accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +1 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Erlanger, KY 41018
Joint Commission accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +1 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Georgetown, KY 40324
Joint Commission accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +1 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
London, KY 40741
Joint Commission accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +1 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Nicholasville, KY 40356
Joint Commission accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +1 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Somerset, KY 42503
Joint Commission accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +1 more
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Substance-free housing, including Oxford Houses, for early recovery after or alongside treatment.
Nicholasville, KY 40356
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Private insurance · Self-pay +1 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Morehead, KY 40351
Joint Commission · CARF · COA · NCQA accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Sliding scale · State-funded
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Mount Sterling, KY 40353
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Private insurance · Self-pay +1 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Residential, inpatient and partial hospitalization programs for mental health conditions.
Lebanon, KY 40033
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +2 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Louisville, KY 40206
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Private insurance · TRICARE +1 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Bowling Green, KY 42101
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Private insurance · Self-pay
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Rehab guide
Your Kentucky rehab guide
Treatment options in Kentucky range from outpatient counseling a few hours a week to medically supervised detox and 24-hour residential programs. Of the 380 facilities listed here, 50 offer detox, 64 provide residential (inpatient) treatment, 303 offer medication-assisted treatment (MAT) and 32 are federally certified opioid treatment programs that dispense methadone.
The right level of care depends on how severe the substance use is, whether withdrawal could be dangerous, other health conditions and the support you have at home. A clinical assessment, often free over the phone, is the usual first step.
343 facilities in Kentucky report accepting Medicaid (Kentucky Medicaid) and 312 accept private health insurance. Under the Affordable Care Act and federal parity law, most health plans must cover substance use disorder treatment on terms comparable to other medical care, though prior authorization and network rules apply.
If you have no insurance, 108 programs in Kentucky report government or SAMHSA block-grant funding, which can pay for treatment for people who qualify. Many others offer sliding-scale fees based on income.
The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Department for Behavioral Health, Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities oversees publicly funded substance use treatment in Kentucky. Kentucky's 14 regional community mental health centers provide publicly funded substance use services. Visit the agency.
For a free referral, contact the KY Help Call Center at 1-833-859-4357 (833-8KY-HELP).
Kentucky has expanded Medicaid, so adults with incomes up to about 138% of the federal poverty level can qualify for Kentucky Medicaid, which covers addiction treatment.
In Kentucky, the law allows a court to order involuntary treatment for a substance use disorder in limited circumstances, usually when the person is a danger to themselves or others or cannot care for themselves. An order can last up to 60 days, or up to 360 days under an extended order (Casey's Law, KRS 222.430–222.437), with the petitioner usually responsible for treatment costs. Laws and procedures change, so contact the local court clerk or an attorney before filing.
If you or someone else is in danger, call 911. For a mental health or substance use crisis, call or text 988 (the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline). SAMHSA's National Helpline, 1-800-662-4357, is free, confidential and open 24/7 for treatment referrals.
Our directory lists 380 licensed substance use treatment facilities in Kentucky, based on SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov data.
Yes. Medicaid programs cover substance use disorder treatment, and 343 facilities in Kentucky report accepting Kentucky Medicaid. Covered services and provider networks vary by plan, so confirm with the program before admission.
108 programs in Kentucky report state or federal (SAMHSA block grant) funding, which can cover treatment for people without insurance who qualify. Call (833) 589-6933 or SAMHSA's helpline at 1-800-662-4357 for help finding a low-cost option.
In Kentucky, the law allows a court to order involuntary treatment for a substance use disorder in limited circumstances, usually when the person is a danger to themselves or others or cannot care for themselves. An order can last up to 60 days, or up to 360 days under an extended order (Casey's Law, KRS 222.430–222.437), with the petitioner usually responsible for treatment costs.
Yes. You can reach the KY Help Call Center at 1-833-859-4357 (833-8KY-HELP) for free referrals. You can also call SAMHSA's National Helpline at 1-800-662-4357 or call or text 988 in a crisis.
Our directory lists 380 licensed substance use treatment facilities in Kentucky, based on SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov data (updated October 2026). Listings include outpatient, residential, detox and medication-assisted treatment programs.
Yes. 50 programs in Kentucky offer detoxification (medically supervised withdrawal) services. Alcohol and benzodiazepine withdrawal can be dangerous, so medical supervision is strongly recommended.
343 facilities in Kentucky report accepting Medicaid (Kentucky Medicaid). Coverage depends on your plan and the program's network, so confirm before admission.
312 facilities in Kentucky accept private health insurance. Benefits vary by plan (deductibles, prior authorization, in- vs. out-of-network). Call (833) 589-6933 for a free insurance check.
64 facilities in Kentucky offer residential (inpatient) treatment, where you live on site 24/7 while in care. Learn more about inpatient rehab.
Yes. 303 programs in Kentucky use FDA-approved medications such as buprenorphine, naltrexone or methadone. See our guide to MAT.
Residential programs commonly run 28 to 30 days, with longer stays of 60 to 90 days for more severe addiction, and detox alone usually takes 3 to 10 days. The National Institute on Drug Abuse notes that most people need at least three months of treatment, across all levels of care, to significantly reduce or stop drug use, and that longer treatment is linked to better outcomes. 64 facilities in Kentucky offer residential care.
Most people use private health insurance, Medicaid (Kentucky Medicaid), Medicare or TRICARE, which are required to cover substance use treatment. People without insurance may qualify for state- or SAMHSA-funded programs (108 in Kentucky report this funding) or sliding-scale fees. Call (833) 589-6933 for a free benefits check.
Cost depends mainly on the level of care and your coverage. Outpatient counseling is the least expensive; intensive outpatient and partial hospitalization cost more; residential rehab and medically managed detox cost the most because they include 24-hour care. With insurance, your share is set by your deductible, copays and out-of-pocket maximum, so verify benefits with the program before admission.
Yes. Many people travel for treatment, for example to put distance between themselves and triggers or to reach a specialized program. Check whether your plan covers out-of-state or out-of-network care first: Medicaid generally covers only in-state providers, while many private plans have national networks.
