Resource Guide | Suicide Prevention
This week is National Suicide Prevention Week, a time dedicated to raising awareness about suicide and its warning signs. Research shows that suicide is one of the leading causes of death in the United States. Statistics indicates every 11-minutes someone dies nationwide from a suicide. Here are some resources for you or someone you […]
Recovering Out Loud | Brian Little
Brian LittleSobriety Date – April, 2015While enrolled in drug court, Brian found a Christ-based recovery home group in Morehead, Kentucky, known as LifeLine. Brian was hired at ARC’s Belle Grove Springs facility in May of 2018 as a residential staff member. Since then, Brian has obtained his Kentucky Peer Support certification and an associate’s degree. […]
Addiction Recovery Care recognizes August 31 as Overdose Awareness Day
With fentanyl and synthetic opioids becoming more pervasive in Kentucky and across the country, there has never been a more dangerous time to be in addiction. Last year, 2,250 Kentuckians died from drug overdoses – a 14.5 percent increase compared to the year prior, according to the Kentucky Office of Drug Control Policy’s 2021 Overdose […]
Recovering Out Loud | Vanessa Keeton’s Story
During the late 1990s’ coal boomed in Appalachia. Life was simple, miners made good money, and friends, along with neighbors, were like family. But, an unforeseen epidemic descended on the quite small towns of Eastern Kentucky. It’s a battle they still face today, addiction. “It robbed 13 years of my life.” Many know Vanessa Keeton […]
Now Open | ARC Chemical Dependency Treatment Center
In late July, Addiction Recovery Care started accepting male and female clients requiring a higher level of care at our Hazel Hills location in Owingsville, Kentucky. The ARC Chemical Dependency Treatment Center (CDTC) is for individuals suffering from SUD who require intensive medical assistance with withdrawal management. The CDTC allows us to provide intensive medical […]
Comprehensive, client-centered treatment key to evolving addiction epidemic
When Addiction Recovery Care (ARC) began accepting clients at its first treatment center, Karen’s Place, back in 2010, most women walking through the doors were struggling with opioids. According to the CDC, that year marked the beginning of the opioid epidemic’s second wave, marked by rapid increases in overdose deaths involving heroin. More than a […]
Congressman James Comer visits Crown Recovery Center
U.S. Representative James Comer (R-KY) visited the Crown Recovery Center, a residential treatment facility on the old St. Catharine’s College campus in Washington County, on Thursday, August 18th. During a roundtable discussion, Congressman Comer was joined by many of Addiction Recovery Care’s area workforce partners. They discussed how everyone works together to bridge the gap […]
As Market President for Kentucky, Addiction Recovery Care’s John Wilson will lead Our Lady of Bellefonte hospital transformation
Louisa, Ky.—Addiction Recovery Care (ARC) is proud to announce John Wilson’s promotion to Market President, Kentucky. Wilson joined the organization in 2020 as CEO of Crown Recovery Center in Springfield and was then named Market CEO in January 2022. Now, as ARC’s Market President for Kentucky, he will lead the company’s efforts to expand in […]
How Medically Assisted Treatment changed my life
Medically Assisted Treatment (MAT) can help a person suffering from Opioid Use Disorder gain a life they never knew possible. According to National Institute of Health (NIH) research, MAT is proven to reduce overdoses. Among other benefits, medical literature supports that Medically Assisted Treatment is effective in increasing retention in treatment centers, increasing the person’s […]
‘We stand by them’: ARC employees assist in southeastern Kentucky cleanup efforts
Addiction Recovery Care (ARC) employees wasted no time jumping into action following devastating flooding in southeastern Kentucky. “Kentucky is a loving state, and when we see our neighbors hurting, we want to step in to help,” said ARC’s CEO Office Coordinator Shannon Pope. Pope joined dozens of other ARC employees and clients to assist 22 […]
