How to Find Help During the Holidays
Christmas is upon us; with its festive atmosphere and emphasis on family, it can be a challenging time for individuals struggling with addiction. However, Christmas can also mark a turning point—a season of hope and renewal. If you or a loved one is facing the difficulties of addiction during this time, seeking help is a […]
Addiction Recovery Care VP of Client Access Wayne Sartin Honored for Commitment to Recovery
In recognition of his ongoing efforts to serve individuals and families impacted by the addiction crisis, Wayne Sartin, Addiction Recovery Care Vice President of Client Access, received the 2023 Recovery Community Commitment Award at the second annual Micheal T. White Recover Boldly Awards. Sartin’s peers nominated him because of his commitment to the recovery community […]
ARC Healthcare adds Adam Rucker to the Leadership Team
Addiction Recovery Care (ARC) is proud to announce the addition of Adam Rucker, who will serve as Director of ARC Healthcare and Administration. In his role, Adam will serve as a senior advisor to Matt Brown, Chief Administration Officer of ARC and President of ARC Healthcare, playing a vital role in shaping the organization’s operations […]
Addiction Recovery Care (ARC) Announces Plans to Open Women’s Treatment Facility in Virginia
In Southwest Virginia, communities have been hit disproportionately hard by the addiction crisis – something that has only worsened amid an alarming rise in fentanyl and synthetic opioids in the drug supply. Fortunately, more help and resources are on the horizon. Representatives from Addiction Recovery Care (ARC) joined the Dickenson County Industrial Development Authority (IDA) […]
Governor Beshear honors Kentuckians in recovery who help others impacted by addiction
For those on the path to recovery, support from others is critical. Peers who have been through the battle against substance use disorder (SUD) themselves share a unique bond and understanding of the challenges that come with addiction and recovery. To honor Kentucky’s peer treatment workforce, Governor Andy Beshear has issued a proclamation for the […]
Nurse Practitioners Crucial to Building a Healthier Appalachia
Nurse Practitioners play a crucial role in the healthcare landscape across Appalachia. They deliver quality, compassionate, and personalized care daily to keep our families safe and healthy. These skilled healthcare professionals include people like Amanda Young, MSN, FNP-C at Pioneer Rural Health Clinic in Louisa. With advanced education and clinical training, practitioners like Young help […]
Veteran Helps Others Impacted by Addiction
Today, Kevin Schmidt, a Louisville native and Bardstown resident, serves as West Region Chief Operating Officer for Addiction Recovery Care, Kentucky’s largest provider of addiction treatment and recovery services. But as a teenager unknowingly struggling with substance use while enlisted in the Army, he could have never imagined that’s what his future would hold. Growing […]
Czech Republic student and professor visit Yellow Banks Recovery Center
Recently, two special visitors stopped by Yellow Banks Recovery Center in Owensboro: Dr. George Gray, Assistant Professor of Social Work at Brescia University, and Katerina Stepankova, a Social Work student from Caritas College in Olomouc, Czech Republic. While there, the pair, along with staff, had the opportunity to learn about cultural differences surrounding substance use […]
Addiction Recovery Care Founder Tim Robinson Celebrates 15 Years of Helping People Find Hope, Healing & Recovery from Substance Use
In November, 15 years ago, Tim Robinson, an attorney living in Martin County, Kentucky, sat down at his computer with an idea. At the time, he had no idea what his idea would evolve into – and that the end result would be an organization with a workforce of 1,000-plus employees delivering addiction treatment and […]
Nine Years in Recovery: Aisian Lucas’ Remarkable Journey to Redemption and Hope
Leaving your old life and beginning something new can be challenging for any of us. For those who have struggled with substance use, starting a new chapter is especially difficult. But, as Aisian Lucas, Addiction Recovery Care’s Manager of Outreach Relations, knows from personal experience – on the other side of those obstacles is resilience, […]
