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Drug & alcohol rehab centers in Louisville, KY

Compare 64 addiction treatment centers in and around Louisville, reviewed against accreditation and licensing standards. Filter by level of care, insurance accepted, and specialty programs to narrow down drug and alcohol rehab options in Kentucky for yourself or someone you love.

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64 addiction treatment centers in Louisville, KY

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JourneyPure Louisville KY 40218

JourneyPure

3430 Newburg Road, Ste 160, Louisville, KY 40218

  • Detox
  • Inpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Private insurance

JourneyPure in Louisville, Kentucky provides substance abuse treatment with proven methods that help you overcome addiction for sustained sobriety. This location offers outpatient treatment, but they can provide referrals to their other locations for clients needing higher-intensity treatment. Flexible Care on Your Schedule One of the features provided here is convenience. They offer outpatient care, which means more time for…

Landmark Recovery of Louisville KY 40219

Cedar Grove Recovery

4112 Fern Valley Road, suite a, Louisville, KY 40219

  • Detox
  • Inpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Private insurance

Located in Louisville, Kentucky is the Landmark Recovery of Louisville. This is a drug treatment facility that provides medically supervised detox, inpatient treatment, and outpatient services to men and women. They are experienced in working with adults living with a number of chemical dependencies, including addictions to benzodiazepines, club drugs, heroin or other opioids, alcohol, and other substances. They accept…

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Renew Recovery

9702 Stonestreet Road, Suite 120, Louisville, KY 40272

  • Detox
  • Outpatient
  • Private insurance

Renew Recovery, operating as BrightView Louisville Addiction Treatment Center in Louisville, Kentucky is an outpatient substance use treatment provider serving adults. The center combines medication assisted treatment, therapy and social support services in one convenient outpatient model. Patients appreciate the fast access to care, with same day or next day appointments and weekday walk ins when space allows. What kinds…

Lobby at Louisville Addiction Center in Louisville, Kentucky

Louisville Addiction Center Market Street

827 E Market St, Louisville, KY 40206

  • Outpatient
  • Private insurance

The Louisville Addiction Center provides substance abuse and mental health treatment. The Louisville facility in Kentucky is one of several addiction treatment centers in Louisville, offering outpatient treatment to provide guests more flexibility to continue daily responsibilities. Withdrawal Management The center includes medication assisted trea

Center for Behavioral Health Louisville KY 40207

Center for Behavioral Health Louisville

1402 Browns Lane Suite A, Louisville, KY 40207

  • Detox
  • Outpatient

Center for Behavioral Health Louisville is an outpatient addiction treatment facility in Louisville, Kentucky specializing in medication assisted treatment for opioid use disorder. Operating as part of the Behavioral Health Group network the center is built around accessible evidence based care that helps people start recovery without stepping away from daily life. The center offers methadone based MAT, and addiction…

Central State Hospital KY 40241

Central State Hospital

10510 La Grange Road, Louisville, KY 40241

  • Detox
  • Inpatient
  • Medicaid
  • Private insurance

Central State Hospital is a state operated adult psychiatric hospital in Louisville, Kentucky offering inpatient dual diagnosis treatment for adults with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. While the hospital provides a broader continuum of behavioral health services, its inpatient psychiatric care for complex high acuity cases remains the central focus. Inpatient Dual Diagnosis Care at Central State Hospital…

Morton Center KY 40204

Morton Center

1028 Barret Avenue, Louisville, KY 40204

  • Outpatient
  • Private insurance

The Morton Center is a nonprofit drug and alcohol rehab in Louisville, Kentucky offering outpatient addiction treatment and mental health services. With more than 40 years of community service The Morton Center blends evidence based clinical care with 12 step recovery principles to support the whole person and the whole family. Adolescent Recovery Program and Adult Services Treatment often begins…

UofL Health Peace Hospital KY 40205

UofL Health Peace Hospital

2020 Newburg Road, Louisville, KY 40205

  • Detox
  • Inpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Medicaid
  • Private insurance

UofL Health Peace Hospital is a private not for profit behavioral health hospital in Louisville, Kentucky. Founded in 1951 Peace Hospital provides a warm supportive environment designed to meet patients of all ages wherever they are in their recovery journey. The hospital offers a full continuum of psychiatric and substance use care including 24 hour assessments and inpatient treatment, medical…

SperoHealth Suboxone and Vivitrol KY 40207

SperoHealth Suboxone and Vivitrol

1017 Dupont Road, Louisville, KY 40207

  • Detox
  • Outpatient
  • Medicaid
  • Private insurance

Spero Health in Louisville is an addiction treatment clinic serving adults across the Kentuckiana region with recovery support. The clinic offers services for opioid use disorder alongside care coordination and recovery planning for individuals facing opioid, alcohol, stimulant and prescription drug concerns. Spero's integrated model is built on the idea that lasting recovery comes from treating the whole person, not…

The Brook Hospital KMI KY 40242

The Brook Hospital KMI

8521 La Grange Road, Louisville, KY 40242

  • Detox
  • Inpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Medicaid
  • Private insurance

The Brook Hospital KMI is a behavioral health and addiction treatment center in Louisville, Kentucky offering comprehensive substance use and mental health services. Recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Best Addiction Treatment Centers for 2025 KMI integrates family involvement and evidence based care to support long term recovery. Inpatient and Outpatient Substance Use Treatment Treatment typically begins with an…

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The Healing Place Outpatient Services

1017 West Market Street, Louisville, KY 40202

  • Detox
  • Inpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Men
  • Private insurance

The Healing Place Outpatient Services is an addiction treatment provider in Louisville, Kentucky offering flexible outpatient care for adults living with substance use disorders. The program provides general and intensive outpatient services along with aftercare and sober living support guided by a peer driven social model of recovery. Many appreciate its blend of clinical treatment with practical real world recovery…

The Healing Place Womens Campus KY 40210

The Healing Place Womens Campus

1503 South 15th Street, Louisville, KY 40210

  • Detox
  • Inpatient
  • Women

The Healing Place Women's Campus is a nonprofit recovery organization in Louisville, Kentucky offering detox, residential treatment, outpatient programming, sober housing and overnight shelter services exclusively for women. The campus provides a continuum of care rooted in 12 step principles, individual counseling, peer support and comprehensive case management. With a low barrier, no cost model, The Healing Place removes financial…

University of Louisville Hospital Psychiatric Services KY 40202

University of Louisville Hospital Psychiatric Services

530 South Jackson Street, Louisville, KY 40202

  • Detox
  • Inpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Medicaid
  • Private insurance

University of Louisville Hospital Psychiatric Services is a hospital based mental health and addiction treatment provider in Louisville, Kentucky offering emergency psychiatric care as well as inpatient stabilization and medical detoxification for adults in crisis. With a dedicated Emergency Psychiatric Services unit and an on-site Inpatient Medical Psychiatric Unit, UofL Hospital delivers integrated, medically supervised care for adults facing complex…

AppleGate Recovery Louisville KY 40243

AppleGate Recovery Louisville

11518 Main St, Louisville, KY 40243

  • Detox
  • Inpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Medicaid
  • Private insurance

Office-based opioid treatment is available at AppleGate Recovery, an addiction treatment center in Louisville, Kentucky. Patients have to be 18 or older to receive treatment here. Opioid Treatment in Louisville Residential care isn't offered at this outpatient rehab in Louisville, so you'll return home the same day and keep your daily responsibilities. Outpatient detox isn't offered here but AppleGate's Lake…

Crossroads Louisville KY 40299

Crossroads Louisville

1700 Cargo Ct, Louisville, KY 40299

  • Detox
  • Inpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Private insurance

Crossroads Louisville is an outpatient drug and alcohol rehab and opioid treatment program in Louisville, Kentucky in the Jeffersontown area.  They take a whole person and evidence based approach built on comprehensive assessments and treatment planning. Medication Assisted Treatment and Counseling As a CARF accredited outpatient narcotic treatment program Crossroads Louisville begins care with a clinical assessment to determine the…

Kentucky Recovery KY 40204

Kentucky Recovery

501 Baxter Ave Suite 125, Louisville, KY 40204

  • Detox
  • Inpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Private insurance

Kentucky Recovery is a harm reduction focused addiction treatment program located in Louisville, Kentucky, specializing in opioid use disorder care. The center provides medication-assisted treatment (MAT), intensive outpatient programming (IOP), psychiatry, individual and group therapy, peer support and case management. Kentucky Recovery offers a nonjudgmental, supportive environment designed to reduce stigma and meet patients where they are in their recovery…

Ladies Of Promise KY 40212

Ladies Of Promise

2133 W Market St, Louisville, KY 40212

  • Detox
  • Inpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Private insurance

Ladies of Promise is a women focused addiction treatment center in Louisville, Kentucky offering substance use treatment and recovery support services for women seeking help with alcohol and drug addiction. They emphasizes a women centered recovery culture that combines clinical care with life skills and community reintegration. Women's Recovery Programs at Ladies of Promise Clients may begin with an intake…

NuLease Medical Solutions KY 40219

NuLease Medical Solutions

5722 Outer Loop, Louisville, KY 40219

  • Detox
  • Inpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Private insurance

NuLease Medical Solutions is an outpatient drug and alcohol treatment facility in Louisville, Kentucky specializing in medication assisted treatment for substance use disorders. The program supports clients and families facing opioid use disorder, alcohol use disorder, and co-occurring behavioral health challenges through a team based model of providers and counselors. NuLease is built around the simple promise to help patients…

VOA Recovery Freedom House

VOA Recovery Freedom House

1432 S Shelby St, Louisville, KY 40217

  • Detox
  • Inpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Private insurance

VOA Recovery Freedom House is a Volunteers of America Mid-States addiction recovery program in Louisville, Kentucky for pregnant and parenting women with substance use disorders. The program treats substance use and co-occurring mental health conditions using a family-centered, trauma-informed model. Freedom House is a program built on a simple belief that mothers should not have to choose between recovery and…

MedMark Treatment Centers Louisville KY 40219

MedMark Treatment Centers Louisville

4922 Poplar Level Rd, Louisville, KY 40219

  • Detox
  • Inpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Private insurance

MedMark Treatment Centers Louisville is an outpatient opioid treatment program in Louisville, Kentucky, specializing in medication assisted treatment for individuals facing opioid use disorder. The center combines FDA approved medications methadone and buprenorphine with substance use counseling, case management and community referrals to support recovery from heroin, fentanyl and prescription opioid dependence. With coordinated pregnancy treatment and early morning dosing…

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CleanSlate Outpatient Addiction Medicine Louisville

6801 Dixie Hwy #132, Louisville, KY 40258

  • Detox
  • Inpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Private insurance

CleanSlate Outpatient Addiction Medicine in Louisville, Kentucky is a treatment center specializing in care for opioid use disorder, alcohol use disorder and polysubstance use. Located in South Louisville, the clinic combines FDA-approved medications with behavioral healthcare and individualized treatment planning. CleanSlate takes a community-focused approach designed to feel more like a primary care office than a traditional rehab setting. Outpatient…

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Crossroads Jeffersontown

1700 Cargo Ct, Louisville, KY 40299

  • Detox
  • Inpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Private insurance

Crossroads Jeffersontown is an outpatient opioid treatment center in Jeffersontown, Kentucky, serving the Louisville metropolitan area with medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder. The clinic offers methadone and Suboxone services, along with long-acting injectable medications, counseling and care coordination. The program takes a comprehensive, medication-forward approach to support lasting recovery from opioid dependence. Opioid Treatment Programs at Crossroads Jeffersontown Crossroads…

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Golden Grove Recovery

4418 Malcolm Ave, Louisville, KY 40215

  • Detox
  • Inpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Private insurance

Praxis of Louisville by Landmark Recovery is a drug and alcohol addiction treatment facility located on Malcolm Avenue in Louisville, Kentucky offering a comprehensive continuum of care from detox through outpatient services. The facility provides medically supervised detox, residential treatment and outpatient programming including partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient for adults facing substance use challenges. With capacity for up to…

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The Healing Place Mens Campus

1020 W Market St, Louisville, KY 40202

  • Detox
  • Inpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Men

The Healing Place Men's Campus is an addiction treatment center in Louisville, Kentucky for men 18 and older. They opened in 1989 as a shelter and medical clinic serving homeless men in Louisville. You can access services at not cost, from food and shelter to long term residential care for drug and alcohol addiction. Detox to Sober Living Men typically…

Baptist Health Louisville Behavioral Health KY 40207

Baptist Health Louisville Behavioral Health

4000 Kresge Way, Louisville, KY 40207

  • Inpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Medicaid
  • Private insurance

Baptist Health Louisville Behavioral Health is a rehab located in Louisville, Kentucky. Baptist Health Louisville Behavioral Health specializes in the treatment of addiction.

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Cost of Rehab in Louisville

The cost of addiction treatment in Louisville tracks closely with statewide averages in Kentucky. Because the metro area hosts a deep mix of public, nonprofit and private programs, families generally have more affordable options here than in markets dominated by private facilities.

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  • $140,607 Medical detox
  • $50,328 Inpatient rehab
  • $8,363 Outpatient rehab
  • $7,430 Outpatient methadone
  • Cost factors for rehab care in Louisville

    • Outpatient treatment is available at 53 of the 63 programs
    • Private settings are listed at 17 of 63 programs
    • Compared with the nation, metro prices run about 7% lower
    • About 9% of Jefferson County adults had no insurance in 2024
    • Programs with sliding-scale fees number 17 of the 63 here

    Cost drivers: outpatient treatment is available at 53 of the 63 programs · private settings are listed at 17 of 63 programs · compared with the nation, metro prices run about 7% lower · about 9% of Jefferson County adults had no insurance in 2024 · programs with sliding-scale fees number 17 of the 63 here

How to Pay for Rehab in Louisville

Insurance and Private Pay

47 accept private health insurance

56 accept self-payment or cash

Most major commercial carriers contract with at least one Louisville rehab. You should confirm in-network status, prior authorization requirements and any limits on length of stay before admission. Insurance verification is free at every accredited facility, and a good admissions team will walk you through the estimate before you commit.

If you pay privately, ask for an itemized cost sheet that separates room and board, medical care, therapy and ancillary fees.

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Kentucky Medicaid

28 accept Kentucky Medicaid

Kentucky Medicaid covers a full continuum of substance use disorder services, including withdrawal management, residential treatment, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, standard outpatient, peer recovery support and medication-assisted treatment.

Coverage is delivered through managed care organizations including Aetna Better Health of Kentucky, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Medicaid, Humana Healthy Horizons in Kentucky, Passport Health Plan by Molina Healthcare, UnitedHealthcare Community Plan and WellCare of Kentucky. Applications and plan selection run through the state's kynect portal (kynect.ky.gov). Kentucky's Section 1115 substance use disorder waiver expanded Medicaid coverage for short-term residential treatment beyond the previous 16-bed limit, which widened inpatient access for adults with opioid and other substance use disorders.

Many Medicaid-covered facilities in Louisville offer same-day or next-day medication-assisted treatment starts for opioid use disorder.

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Medicare

11 accept Medicare

Medicare Part A covers inpatient rehabilitation when treatment is delivered in a Medicare-certified hospital or facility, and Part B covers outpatient counseling, psychiatric services and medication management. Methadone, buprenorphine and naltrexone for opioid use disorder are covered under Part B when delivered through a certified opioid treatment program. Copays and out-of-pocket costs depend on the setting and on whether the client has a supplemental plan. Our guide to verifying your rehab benefits walks through what to ask before admission.

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Military Benefits

TRICARE covers active-duty service members, retirees and eligible family members at accredited facilities in Louisville. Veterans enrolled with the Department of Veterans Affairs can access substance use treatment through the Robley Rex VA Medical Center on Zorn Avenue. It operates a dedicated Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program offering residential care, intensive outpatient and standard outpatient services, along with medication-assisted treatment, often at no cost to the veteran depending on service-connected status and income.

Learn more about TRICARE and VA coverage

Other Low-Cost Options

3 offer free treatment

Many Louisville facilities offer sliding-scale fees or some form of financial assistance for qualifying clients, and a few offer financing through a third-party medical lender or accept Employee Assistance Program (EAP) referrals. Asking the admissions counselor about an income-based fee or hardship application is the most direct route to a discount. Many DBHDID-certified providers will admit clients without insurance and bill on a sliding scale based on income.

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Free Treatment Programs

Louisville is home to one of the largest no-cost recovery programs in the country. The Healing Place offers detox and long-term residential recovery free of charge for men and women, funded through donations and grants rather than client fees. Other free programs are typically faith-based, grant-funded or operated by mutual-aid recovery communities and serve clients who cannot pay and do not qualify for Medicaid. Application processes vary, and waiting lists are common.

Rehab scholarships from private facilities are another way to cover your treatment costs and are worth asking about during your initial calls.

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Frequently asked questions

What to know about rehab in Louisville

Expert Insights

Back in 2017, Kentucky was one of many states to file suit against several giant pharmaceutical manufacturers and companies for their role in creating and contributing to the opioid epidemic. Those pharmaceutical companies, McKesson Corp. and Johnson and Johnson, AmerisourceBergen Corp, and Cardinal Health Inc., ultimately agreed to a national settlement worth over $26 billion dollars. Louisville will receive over $30 million dollars of that settlement. So, what does the city plan on doing with that money?

The settlement funds in Louisville will be used to create desperately needed treatment and prevention efforts. The first $2.6 million is set to be used in the promotion of long-term recovery by funding transportation and housing for people who are recovering from various addictions. Additionally, funds will be put towards programs that help incarcerated inmates get off (and stay off) drugs. Another $744,000 has been earmarked for the expansion of free Naloxone, known as the anti-overdose drug, overdose prevention programs, and funding prevention programs for Kentucky’s children.

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How We Rank Listings

Every facility on this page is verified against the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Directory of Drug and Alcohol Abuse Treatment Facilities and certified by the Kentucky Department for Behavioral Health, Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities (DBHDID). We do not accept payment for placement.

Our ranking gives weight to independent accreditation, range of services, and access:

  • Accreditation by the Joint Commission, CARF or NAATP membership
  • Breadth of levels of care offered (detox, inpatient, PHP, outpatient, aftercare)
  • Acceptance of Kentucky Medicaid, Medicare, TRICARE and major private insurance plans
  • Availability of medication-assisted treatment and co-occurring mental health care
  • Specialized programming for women, men, veterans, young adults and LGBTQ+ clients
  • Transparent published information on cost, length of stay and clinical approach

Listings are reviewed and updated regularly. If you represent a facility and need to correct your information, contact our editorial team.

Rehab in Louisville: What to Know

Louisville is the largest city in Kentucky and the seat of Jefferson County. The consolidated Louisville Metro government serves roughly 780,000 residents across Jefferson County, within a metro area of about 1.3 million. Our directory lists 63 licensed alcohol and drug treatment facilities in Louisville, spanning levels of care from medical detox through long-term aftercare. For options outside Jefferson County, browse the full Kentucky rehab directory.

The local treatment system combines a regional community behavioral health provider, hospital-based programs, a large no-cost recovery community and veterans’ services. Seven Counties Services, the region’s Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic, delivers no-barrier substance use and mental health care with a 24/7 crisis line. The Healing Place operates one of the country’s largest peer-based recovery programs, offering non-medical detox and long-term residential recovery at no cost to the client. UofL Health, Norton Healthcare and Baptist Health run hospital-based behavioral health and addiction services across the city, and the Robley Rex VA Medical Center provides a dedicated substance use disorder program for enrolled veterans.

Kentucky’s DBHDID certifies providers and funds community-based treatment statewide. For a general overview of how the levels of care fit together, see our guide to addiction treatment options.

Jefferson County has been among the hardest-hit communities in Kentucky during the fentanyl era, but the most recent data points in the right direction. The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office recorded 493 overdose deaths in 2023, the highest annual total on record, followed by a 33 percent drop in 2024 and a further decline in 2025, a cumulative fall of roughly half. Even with this improvement, Jefferson County still records the highest rate of fentanyl-related deaths of any county in Kentucky. Read our overview of opioid use disorder for more on treatment options and what to expect.

Geographically, treatment access is densest in and around the downtown medical district near the UofL Health and Jewish Hospital campuses, with additional clinics distributed along the Interstate 264 and Interstate 265 corridors and in the South and West End neighborhoods. Public transit runs through the Transit Authority of River City (TARC), which can affect outpatient program selection for clients without a vehicle.

Levels of Care Available in Louisville

Louisville offers a deep continuum of care, from medically supervised detox through long-term aftercare. The grid below shows what the local system offers at each level.


Medical detox is the medically supervised process of clearing alcohol or drugs from the body while managing withdrawal symptoms with medications and clinical monitoring. It is the first step for clients with physical dependence on alcohol, opioids or benzodiazepines, and it usually runs three to seven days. Learn more about what to expect in medical detox.

Inpatient and residential rehab means living at the treatment facility, typically for 28, 60, or 90 days, with structured daily therapy, medical care and peer support. Inpatient care is recommended for clients with severe substance use disorders, repeated relapse, unstable home environments or co-occurring mental health conditions. Most Louisville inpatient programs include detox on the front end and aftercare planning on the back end.

Partial hospitalization programs (PHP) deliver hospital-level treatment intensity, typically five to six hours per day, five days per week, while clients live at home or in sober housing. PHP is a common step-down from inpatient care for clients who still need significant clinical support. Read more about PHP treatment and when it is the right fit.

Outpatient programs allow clients to keep working, attending school or caring for family while in treatment. Standard outpatient is flexible, usually one to three hours weekly, while intensive outpatient delivers nine to 15 hours per week across multiple sessions. Most clients eventually step down to standard outpatient as a long-term maintenance phase. See our overview of outpatient rehab.

Dual diagnosis programs treat substance use disorders alongside co-occurring mental health conditions, most often depression, anxiety disorders, PTSD or bipolar disorder. Integrated dual-diagnosis care reflects how common co-occurring conditions are in the population seeking treatment. For many individuals, medication-assisted treatment is frequently part of the plan.

Sober living and aftercare. Sober living homes offer structured, substance-free housing for people transitioning out of residential treatment or building stability in early recovery. Continuing care after a primary treatment episode, including alumni groups, outpatient counseling and 12-step or other peer support, is among the strongest predictors of long-term recovery. Our overview of addiction therapy covers the behavioral approaches used across every level of care.

Specialty Programs in Louisville

Many Louisville facilities tailor their programming to specific populations or substances. Specialty programming generally means group composition, clinical focus and outreach are aligned with shared experience, which can make engagement and retention easier for clients who feel marginalized in mixed groups.

Young adult and college-focused options are well represented in Louisville, in part because the metro area hosts the University of Louisville, Bellarmine University, Spalding University and Jefferson Community and Technical College, giving local providers experience working around academic schedules and student health systems.

Programming for older adults matters as overdose and alcohol-related deaths among adults in their fifties and sixties continue to rise nationally.

Free and Low-Cost Rehab Resources in Louisville

If you or someone you love is in crisis, the resources below offer immediate help. Many are free, confidential and available around the clock. The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is the fastest connection point for an active mental health or substance use crisis.

Crisis Lines

  • 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Call or text 988. Free, 24/7, confidential. Connects to trained counselors who can help with substance use crises, suicidal thoughts and emotional distress.
  • SAMHSA National Helpline. 1-800-662-HELP (4357). Free, 24/7, confidential treatment referral and information service in English and Spanish.
  • Seven Counties Services Crisis Line. 502-589-4313 (or 988). Twenty-four-hour crisis counseling for mental health and substance use in the Louisville metro region.
  • Kentucky Harm Reduction Coalition. 502-537-6061. Naloxone access and harm reduction support.

Public Health and Harm Reduction

  • Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness, Harm Reduction Outreach Services. 400 East Gray Street, Louisville, KY 40202. 502-574-8800. Free naloxone (Narcan), syringe services, overdose prevention education, HIV and hepatitis C testing and linkage to treatment. Outreach operates at rotating community sites; check louisvilleky.gov for current locations and hours.
  • Kentucky Office of Drug Control Policy, FindHelpNow Kentucky. findhelpnowky.org. Real-time locator for open treatment openings and naloxone pickup sites across the state.

Community Treatment Providers

  • Seven Counties Services, Addiction Recovery Center. 600 South Preston Street, Louisville, KY 40202. Appointments: 502-589-1100. A Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic offering detox, residential, outpatient, medication-assisted treatment and co-occurring care regardless of insurance or ability to pay. sevencounties.org
  • The Healing Place (Men’s Campus). 1020 West Market Street, Louisville, KY 40202. 502-585-4848. Free non-medical detox, long-term residential recovery and overnight shelter. thehealingplace.org
  • The Healing Place (Women’s Campus). 1503 South 15th Street, Louisville, KY 40210. 502-585-4848. Free detox, residential recovery, outpatient services and sober housing for women. thehealingplace.org
  • The Healing Place Outpatient Services. 1017 West Market Street, Louisville, KY 40202. 502-357-1972. Intensive outpatient services; accepts Kentucky Medicaid and private pay. thehealingplace.org

Veterans and Military

  • Robley Rex VA Medical Center, Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program. 800 Zorn Avenue, Louisville, KY 40206. Main: 502-287-4000. SUD program: 502-287-5960. Residential, intensive outpatient and standard outpatient care for enrolled veterans. www.va.gov/louisville
  • Veterans Crisis Line. Call 988 then press 1, or text 838255. Free, 24/7, for veterans, service members and their families. www.veteranscrisisline.net

Government and Medicaid Assistance

  • Kentucky Department for Behavioral Health, Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities (DBHDID). 502-564-4527. Information on certified providers and community substance use services, including support for uninsured Kentuckians. dbhdid.ky.gov
  • Kentucky Medicaid / kynect. kynect.ky.gov or 1-855-459-6328. Help selecting a managed care plan, finding in-network providers and resolving coverage questions.

Faith-Based and Mutual Aid

    • The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center, Louisville. Free residential work-therapy recovery program supported by donations. Contact the local Salvation Army for current intake details. salvationarmyusa.org/recovery
    • Alcoholics Anonymous, Louisville Central Office. 502-582-1849. Meeting schedules and a 24-hour answering service. Website: louisvilleaa.org.
    • Narcotics Anonymous, Louisville Area. Helpline: 502-583-1050. Meeting schedules and support. Website: nalouisville.net

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Drug and Alcohol Use Statistics in Louisville

Jefferson County has been among the hardest-hit communities in Kentucky during the fentanyl era, though the most recent local data points in the right direction. The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office recorded 493 overdose deaths in 2023, an all-time high, followed by a 33 percent decline in 2024 and a further drop in 2025, a cumulative fall of roughly half. The statistics below put the local picture in context. For background on the substance most reflected in the data, see our overview of fentanyl addiction and overdose risk.


Statewide, 1,110 Kentuckians died from a drug overdose in 2025, down from 1,410 in 2024 and 1,984 in 2023, a four-year downward trend. Most people with a substance use disorder still do not receive treatment in any given year. In fact, SAMHSA’s National Survey on Drug Use and Health consistently finds that fewer than one in five adults with a past-year substance use disorder accessed any form of specialty treatment, and Kentucky’s numbers mirror that national pattern.

For broader national context, browse our page on national substance use statistics.

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