Northern Kentucky · Kentucky SAMHSA Network
Local rehab, MAT, and outpatient programs serving Newport, Alexandria, Cold Spring, Highland Heights, and Wilder. Kentucky Medicaid accepted. Verified 2025.
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Local Facilities
Campbell County's treatment infrastructure is centered in Newport, with Kenton County's Covington resources also accessible. Hours verified 2025.
Outpatient · Women & Families · Case Management · Peer Support
Syringe Access · Naloxone Distribution · Referrals
Outpatient Counseling · Individual & Group Therapy · Co-Occurring Disorders
Long-Term Residential · Free for Qualifying KY Residents
Medical Detox 24/7 · Residential · Approx. 10 min from Newport
Step-by-Step
Daily heavy alcohol use, opioid dependence, or benzodiazepine use typically requires supervised medical detox first. Campbell County's nearest 24/7 medical detox is Transitions Inc. in Covington — about 10 minutes from Newport. Call (859) 359-9456 at any hour.
Brighton Center Newport at (859) 261-1290 is the primary Campbell County resource. They have specific programming for women with children and experience with family court cases. Call and explain your situation — they will prioritize accordingly.
Even if you're not ready for treatment, pick up free naloxone from the Campbell County Health Department SAEP at (859) 578-2800. No appointment needed. It takes 10 minutes and could save your life or someone else's in the meantime.
Kentucky Medicaid covers most treatment. Uninsured? NKY ASAP covers Campbell County residents for treatment vouchers: (859) 577-2273. Don't let paperwork delay your first call to a provider.
Narcotics Anonymous meetings run in Newport and throughout NKY — barcna.com. Al-Anon for family members. Newport has an active recovery community — ask your provider about connecting with local peer support specialists.
Paying for Treatment
All Campbell County providers accept Kentucky Medicaid. No copay for substance use treatment under most managed care plans.
Local Questions
Campbell County doesn't have a dedicated walk-in MAT clinic like BrightView in Covington or Florence. The closest walk-in MAT options are BrightView Covington (2107 Madison Ave, about 10 min from Newport) and BrightView Erlanger (3615 Dixie Hwy). Brighton Center Newport can also provide outpatient support and referrals to MAT providers. Call (859) 261-1290.
Yes. Campbell County District Court operates a drug court diversion program. If you have been charged in Campbell County, speak to your attorney about drug court eligibility before your next court date. The Campbell County Circuit Court Clerk's office at (859) 547-1010 can direct you to the drug court coordinator for eligibility questions.
For most NKY residents, Covington (Kenton County) resources are the practical choice. Transitions Inc. in Covington is about 10 minutes from Newport and is the only 24/7 medical detox in the region. BrightView Covington accepts walk-ins for MAT. Cincinnati (Hamilton County) facilities generally require Ohio Medicaid, which most Kentucky residents don't have. Unless you have private insurance that covers Ohio providers, stick with NKY options.
Brighton Center Newport (859) 261-1290 has the strongest family support programming in Campbell County. They offer case management for childcare, housing, and family court involvement. For residential treatment, Recovery Kentucky in Erlanger has some family accommodation options — call (859) 282-0400 to ask specifically about family placement. Campbell County DCBS at (859) 572-3100 can also be a resource for child placement coordination during a parent's treatment.
The NKY Health Department SAEP distributes free naloxone at the Campbell County Health Department in Alexandria — no appointment needed, call (859) 578-2800 to confirm current hours. CVS and Walgreens in Newport and Cold Spring stock naloxone over the counter without a prescription. Free naloxone is also available at Brighton Center Newport upon request.
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