Kentuckians struggling with a substance use disorder, either themselves or within their families, can call toll free (833) 8KY-HELP (833-859-4357) to speak with a specialist about treatment options and available resources.
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Crisis Lines By County
Hospital Bridge Clinics
KORE funds several programs to help hospital emergency departments connect individuals with care. The Bridge Clinic model provides rapid access to services for individuals who experience an overdose or opioid-related complication, including access to medication for OUD, onsite peer support, overdose prevention and linkage to care.
Bridge Clinic Locations
- Appalachian Regional Healthcare - Hazard
- Baptist Health Hospital - Corbin
- Baptist Health Hospital - Lexington
- Baptist Health Hospital - Richmond
- Norton Hospital - Louisville
- St. Elizabeth Healthcare - Kenton County
- St. Elizabeth Healthcare - Campbell County
- St. Elizabeth Healthcare - Kenton County
- St. Elizabeth Healthcare - Grant County
- St. Elizabeth Healthcare - Pendleton County
- University of Kentucky/UK Healthcare- Lexington
Medications for Opioid Use Disorder
Medication is a standard form of treatment for opioid use disorder proven to support recovery and reduce the risk of overdose. Medications come in different forms, including buprenorphine, methadone and injectable Vivitrol. Many treatment providers, hospitals, correctional facilities and primary care providers, including several federally qualified health centers, offer medications for opioid use disorder.
Find a methadone treatment program
Find buprenorphine (Suboxone) provider
Overdose Prevention and Naloxone
Kentuckians can work together to prevent overdose and save lives by learning to spot the signs of overdose and carrying naloxone. First and foremost, if you encounter someone you suspect is experiencing an overdose, call 911 immediately. These signs can include:
- Unresponsiveness or unconsciousness
- Slowed or stopped breathing
- Snoring or gurgling sounds
- Cold or clammy skin
- Discolored lips or fingernails
Naloxone is a safe, FDA-approved medication proven to reverse overdoses related to opioids, such as heroin, fentanyl and prescription opioid medication. Often given as a nasal spray, naloxone is easy to use and works to reverse overdoses quickly.
Naloxone is available at most pharmacies in Kentucky and is covered by our state Medicaid plan with no co-pay or out-of-pocket costs to the patient (coverage extends to all MCOs as well as fee-for-service clients). Medicaid covers intranasal naloxone (Narcan®). Narcan® Nasal Spray has a quantity limit of at least one package (two units) per 30 rolling days, depending on the MCO.
Find Naloxone in Kentucky
Harm Reduction
Currently, Kentucky has 74 safe syringe service programs operating in 62 counties. Community-based SSPs provide access to sterile needles and syringes free of cost, facilitate safe disposal of used needles and syringes and offer safer injection education. SSPs in Kentucky also provides participants with access to critical services and programs, including substance use disorder treatment programs; overdose prevention education; screening, care and treatment for HIV and viral hepatitis; prevention of mother-to-child transmission; hepatitis A and hepatitis B vaccination; screening for other sexually transmitted diseases and tuberculosis; partner services; and other medical, social and mental health services. KORE partners with the Kentucky Department for Public Health (KDPH) to support numerous SSP programs in Kentucky. More details are available at the KDPH Public Health Harm Reduction Program web page.
SSP Locations and Operating Hours