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10 Best Intensive Outpatient Programs in Lexington, KY (2026)

We list 22 intensive outpatient programs in Lexington, KY, based on SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov data. Compare services, insurance accepted and accreditation, or call for free help choosing.

  • 22Treatment facilities
  • 1Offer detox
  • 1Inpatient / residential
  • 20Accept Medicaid

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

Top 10 intensive outpatient programs in Lexington, KY

Ranked by the StartDrugRehab Score: accreditation, levels of care, patient ratings and payment options. Featured or claimed status never affects rank. How we rank

  1. Roaring Brook Recovery

    Lexington, KY

    8.8ExcellentStartDrugRehab Score 8.8 out of 10
    5.0Google218 reviews

    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.

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  2. Lexington Addiction Center

    Lexington, KY

    8.3ExcellentStartDrugRehab Score 8.3 out of 10
    4.8Google131 reviews

    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.

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  3. JourneyPure – Lexington

    Lexington, KY

    8.3ExcellentStartDrugRehab Score 8.3 out of 10
    4.7Google31 reviews

    Best for: Intensive outpatient careCARF

    Why it made our list: CARF accredited; offers PHP, IOP, outpatient care, and MAT; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and TRICARE.

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  4. New Vista – Schwartz Center

    Lexington, KY

    7.7Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.7 out of 10

    Best for: Residential treatmentJoint CommissionCARF

    Why it made our list: Joint Commission and CARF accredited; offers residential care, IOP, MAT, and dual diagnosis care; accepts Medicaid and self-pay.

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  5. Addiction Recovery Care (ARC) – Lexington Outpatient Center

    Lexington, KY

    7.7Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.7 out of 10

    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.

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  6. KVC Behavioral Healthcare Kentucky

    Lexington, KY

    7.5Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.5 out of 10
    1.5Google2 reviews

    Best for: Intensive outpatient careJoint Commission

    Why it made our list: Joint Commission accredited; offers IOP, outpatient care, MAT, and dual diagnosis care; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare.

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  7. 2nd Chance

    Lexington, KY

    7.5Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.5 out of 10
    4.1Google44 reviews

    Best for: Intensive outpatient careCARF

    Why it made our list: CARF accredited; offers IOP, outpatient care, and MAT; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare.

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  8. BHG Lexington Treatment Center

    Lexington, KY

    7.2Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.2 out of 10
    3.6Google59 reviews

    Best for: Methadone treatmentJoint Commission

    Why it made our list: Joint Commission accredited; offers IOP, outpatient care, and MAT; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare.

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  9. DeNova

    Lexington, KY

    7.1Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.1 out of 10
    4.8Google189 reviews

    Best for: Intensive outpatient care

    Why it made our list: Offers IOP, outpatient care, MAT, and dual diagnosis care; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare.

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  10. Shepherds House Inc

    Lexington, KY

    7.0Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.0 out of 10
    4.4Google37 reviews

    Best for: Intensive outpatient careCOA

    Why it made our list: COA accredited; offers IOP, outpatient care, MAT, and dual diagnosis care; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and TRICARE.

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All intensive outpatient programs in Lexington, KY

JourneyPure – Lexington

Lexington, KY 40503

8.3ExcellentStartDrugRehab Score 8.3 out of 10
4.7Google31 reviews

CARF accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Private
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Partial Hospitalization
  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • +3 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Private insurance · TRICARE +1 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

Lexington Addiction Center

Lexington, KY 40503

8.3ExcellentStartDrugRehab Score 8.3 out of 10
4.8Google131 reviews

Joint Commission accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Private
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Partial Hospitalization
  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • +3 more

Payment accepted

Private insurance · TRICARE · Self-pay

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

7.7Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.7 out of 10
3.8Google16 reviews

Joint Commission accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • +3 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +3 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

New Vista – Schwartz Center

Lexington, KY 40515

7.7Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.7 out of 10

Joint Commission · CARF accredited

Setting
In/Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Inpatient / Residential
  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • +2 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Self-pay · State-funded

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

Roaring Brook Recovery

Lexington, KY 40517

8.8ExcellentStartDrugRehab Score 8.8 out of 10
5.0Google218 reviews

CARF accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Private
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Partial Hospitalization
  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • +3 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +3 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

2nd Chance

Lexington, KY 40505

7.5Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.5 out of 10
4.1Google44 reviews

CARF accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Private
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • +1 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +1 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

7.7Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.7 out of 10

CARF accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Private
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Partial Hospitalization
  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • +2 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +1 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

BHG Lexington Treatment Center

Lexington, KY 40511

7.2Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.2 out of 10
3.6Google59 reviews

Joint Commission accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Private
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • +2 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +2 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

7.5Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.5 out of 10
1.5Google2 reviews

Joint Commission accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • +2 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +1 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

New Season Lexington

Lexington, KY 40505

6.9GoodStartDrugRehab Score 6.9 out of 10
5.0Google2 reviews
Setting
In/Outpatient
Operator
Private
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Detox
  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • +3 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +1 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

Shepherds House Inc

Lexington, KY 40508

7.0Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.0 out of 10
4.4Google37 reviews

COA accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • +3 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Private insurance · TRICARE +2 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

Altruism Counseling Services

Lexington, KY 40511

6.4GoodStartDrugRehab Score 6.4 out of 10
4.5Google48 reviews
Setting
Outpatient
Operator
—
MAT
Not listed

Levels of care

  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • +2 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Private insurance · Self-pay

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

6.8GoodStartDrugRehab Score 6.8 out of 10
4.6Google28 reviews
Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Private
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • +2 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +2 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

Crossroads Counseling Services

Lexington, KY 40511

6.2GoodStartDrugRehab Score 6.2 out of 10
3.8Google16 reviews
Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Private
MAT
Not listed

Levels of care

  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • +1 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +3 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

DeNova

Lexington, KY 40505

7.1Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.1 out of 10
4.8Google189 reviews
Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Private
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • +2 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +2 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

Grin Grant Inc

Lexington, KY 40508

6.1GoodStartDrugRehab Score 6.1 out of 10
4.5Google2 reviews
Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Not listed

Levels of care

  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • +1 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Private insurance · Self-pay +1 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

6.0GoodStartDrugRehab Score 6.0 out of 10
3.9Google15 reviews
Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Private
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • +2 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Self-pay

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

6.0GoodStartDrugRehab Score 6.0 out of 10
3.9Google15 reviews
Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Private
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • +2 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Self-pay

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

6.0GoodStartDrugRehab Score 6.0 out of 10
3.9Google15 reviews
Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Private
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • +2 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Self-pay

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

6.0GoodStartDrugRehab Score 6.0 out of 10
3.9Google15 reviews
Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Private
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • +2 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Self-pay

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

5.8FairStartDrugRehab Score 5.8 out of 10
Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Private
MAT
Not listed

Levels of care

  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • +1 more

Payment accepted

Self-pay

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

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Frequently asked questions

How many intensive outpatient programs are in Lexington, KY?

We list 22 intensive outpatient programs in Lexington, KY, based on SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov data (updated October 2026).

How do I choose the right program?

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.

Will my insurance cover treatment?

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.