We list 170 intensive outpatient programs in Kentucky, based on SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov data, with the most in Lexington (22), Louisville (13), and London (5). Compare services, insurance accepted and accreditation, or call for free help choosing.
Intensive Outpatient (IOP): the basics
An intensive outpatient program (IOP) is addiction treatment that meets several times a week for a few hours at a time while you live at home. Adult programs commonly provide about 9 to 19 hours of therapy a week, often for several weeks to a few months. IOP fits people who need more than weekly counseling but not 24-hour care. Read the full guide →
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: 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: 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: 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.
Best for: Residential treatmentJoint CommissionCARF
Why it made our list: Joint Commission, CARF, COA, and NCQA accredited; offers residential care, IOP, outpatient care, and MAT; accepts Medicaid and sliding-scale fees.
Best for: Intensive outpatient careCARFCOA
Why it made our list: CARF and COA accredited; offers PHP, IOP, outpatient care, and MAT; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare.
Best for: Residential treatmentCARF
Why it made our list: CARF accredited; offers residential care, IOP, outpatient care, and MAT; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and self-pay.
Bowling Green, KY 42101
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
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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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Bowling Green, KY 42103
Joint Commission accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +2 more
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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
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Louisville, KY 40207
Joint Commission accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +2 more
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Hopkinsville, KY 42240
Joint Commission accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +2 more
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Louisville, KY 40223
Joint Commission accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Private insurance · TRICARE +2 more
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Lancaster, KY 40444
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid
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Lancaster, KY 40444
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid
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Rush, KY 41168
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +2 more
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Owensboro, KY 42301
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +2 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Louisville, KY 40202
Joint Commission accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Private insurance · TRICARE +2 more
“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.
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.
Ashland, KY 41101
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +2 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Louisville, KY 40205
Joint Commission accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +2 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Olive Hill, KY 41164
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Self-pay +1 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Morgantown, KY 42261
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Private insurance · Self-pay
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Flemingsburg, KY 41041
Joint Commission · CARF · COA · NCQA accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Sliding scale · State-funded
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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.
Morehead, KY 40351
Joint Commission · CARF · COA · NCQA accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Self-pay · Sliding scale +1 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Kirksey, KY 42054
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Private insurance · TRICARE +2 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Louisville, KY 40207
Joint Commission accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +3 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Grayson, KY 41143
CARF · COA accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +1 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
We list 170 intensive outpatient programs in Kentucky, based on SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov data (updated October 2026).
The most listings are in Lexington (22), Louisville (13), and London (5).
Look for state licensing and accreditation (The Joint Commission or CARF), the right level of care for your needs, evidence-based therapies, and insurance compatibility. Read our guide to choosing a rehab or call (833) 589-6933 to talk it through.
Most private plans and Medicaid cover substance use treatment when it's medically necessary, but benefits vary by plan and network. Call (833) 589-6933 for a free, confidential benefits check.
Source: SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov, data updated October 2026. Listings are not endorsements.
