The mission of the Kentucky Recovery Housing Network (KRHN) is to evaluate and improve standards and measures of quality for all levels of recovery residences.
KRHN is the state resource for recovery residence providers seeking standards, protocols for ethical practice, training and state-of-the-art information pertaining to all levels of residential support.
Funding for the KRHN and other recovery residential services and programs is provided by the
Kentucky Overdose Response Effort (KORE) through a grant award from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
ANNOUNCING: THE NEW KRHN ONLINE PORTAL!
We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Kentucky Recovery Housing Network (KRHN) online portal from July 1, 2026, to submit Applications for Certification, Recertification, and to manage Recovery Residences of approved Organizations by the State of Kentucky. In case of any questions, please reach out to KYRecoveryHousing@ky.gov.
Benefits of KRHN Certification
- Universally accepted protocol for operating ethical, high-quality recovery residences
- Increased credibility through meeting a high level of uniform standards: KRHN certified residences may display the KRHN logo on communication materials, indicating adherence to the highest standards for recovery residences.
- Increased referral opportunities: Members will have widespread visibility through our website.
- Access to advocacy and technical resources
- Latest information on current trends and issues affecting recovery residences nationally
- Participate in discussion, policy formation on issues affecting recovery residences in Kentucky and nationally
- Access to quality mentorship resources from successful providers and regional organizations
Ethics, Quality, Access and Choice
KRHN-certified recovery residences
meet criteria including a code of ethics, honest and transparent operations, quality of the residential environment, access, and choice in housing.
- All certified housing providers are expected to adhere to an ethical code that ensures facilities are operated professionally and in a manner that demonstrates the needs of the individual, their recovery and journey to health and wellness are at the forefront.
- Quality housing refers to the physical condition of the residential environment as well as supports and resources available to individuals who reside there. Properties are assessed based on health, life skills programming, safety and management.
- Certified residences must also strive to make residences accessible to individuals recovering from opioid use disorder and substance use disorder. Policies and procedures should serve the priority population, at minimum including persons in recovery from substance use but may also include other demographic criteria.
- Meanwhile, individuals also should have choices in terms of their recovery support services and needs as they relate to recovery housing.
KRHN Example Participant Financial Agreement