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Northern Kentucky & Greater Cincinnati
Kentucky & Ohio County Directory
Real local rehab centers, detox facilities, and outpatient programs — organized by county with Medicaid acceptance, walk-in availability, and direct phone numbers. No 800-number runaround.
County Directory
Each county page lists specific local facilities with addresses, phone numbers, hours, accepted insurance, and walk-in availability.
Often served by Kenton County resources. NKY ASAP covers 8-county region including Grant.
Full page coming soonRural county. Falmouth closest city with services. NKYODCP coordinates regional referrals.
Full page coming soonWarsaw county seat. NKY ASAP services extend here. Often referred to Boone/Kenton facilities.
Full page coming soonClermont Recovery Center (Batavia). BrightView Amelia — outpatient & MAT. Mental Health Recovery Board.
Full page coming soonFast-growing suburb. BrightView Lebanon — MAT/outpatient. Lighthouse Youth Services — adolescent.
Full page coming soonBeckett Springs — inpatient & detox. Butler County Mental Health & Addiction Recovery Board.
Full page coming soonUnderstanding Your Options
Not all treatment is the same. Here's what each level of care means — and who it's right for.
24/7 medically supervised withdrawal. Required before other treatment for alcohol, opioids, or benzodiazepines. Typically 3–7 days inpatient.
Local: Transitions Inc. (Covington) accepts detox intake 24 hrs/day. St. Elizabeth Healthcare emergency departments also triage detox.
Medication-Assisted Treatment uses buprenorphine (Suboxone), methadone, or naltrexone to reduce cravings. Evidence-based, dramatically reduces overdose risk.
Local: BrightView Covington, Erlanger, and Florence accept walk-ins with Medicaid.
Live-in programs typically 30–90 days. Structure, peer support, and intensive therapy away from triggers. Best for those without stable housing.
Local: Recovery Kentucky (Erlanger & Florence) — no charge for qualifying residents. Transitions Inc. offers residential intake.
3–5 days/week, ~3 hours per session. Lets people maintain work or family responsibilities. Step down from residential or alternative for those with stable support.
Local: Ethan Health Burlington, BrightView Erlanger, Mainspring Wellness all offer IOP with Medicaid.
Weekly therapy sessions — individual and group. Lowest intensity. Good for maintenance, early-stage issues, or as follow-up after higher care levels.
Local: Centerstone, Mainspring Wellness, and most large providers across NKY offer standard outpatient.
Free community-based support groups. Narcotics Anonymous and Alcoholics Anonymous meet daily across NKY and Cincinnati. Al-Anon for family members.
Local: NKY NA meetings at barcna.com. AA meetings at aa-ky.org. Daily meetings in Boone, Kenton, Campbell, and Hamilton counties.
Paying for Treatment
Most NKY and Cincinnati treatment centers accept Medicaid. Here's what to know before you call.
Covers most levels of addiction treatment including detox, MAT, outpatient, and residential. Typically no copay for substance use treatment.
OhioMHAS network covers addiction treatment. Prior authorization sometimes required for residential stays over 14 days.
The Mental Health Parity Act requires most commercial plans to cover addiction treatment at the same level as other medical care.
Don't let cost stop you. Several NKY programs are free or use sliding-scale fees.
Cost Estimator
Rough guide only — always verify with your provider and insurance before committing.
Kentucky and Ohio Medicaid typically covers addiction treatment with minimal or no cost-sharing. Verify your specific managed care plan.
Estimates based on typical NKY/Cincinnati provider rates. Actual costs depend on your plan, deductible, and facility. Always call to verify.
Getting Ready
Print or save this checklist before your admission date.
Why This Region
Northern Kentucky sits at the center of one of the regions most affected by the opioid epidemic. Boone, Campbell, and Kenton counties have invested significantly in treatment infrastructure — and the result is a denser network of local resources than many comparably-sized regions.
The two-state geography matters. Kentucky and Ohio operate entirely separate Medicaid and treatment systems. A Campbell County resident may find that a Hamilton County, Ohio facility is physically closer but requires Ohio Medicaid enrollment. This directory clarifies which programs serve which residents under which coverage.
The Northern Kentucky Office of Drug Control Policy (NKYODCP) covers Boone, Campbell, and Kenton counties and can connect residents with treatment vouchers, transportation assistance, and referrals: (859) 957-0038.
The NKY Agency for Substance Abuse Policy (NKY ASAP) covers 8 counties — including Grant, Gallatin, Carroll, Owen, and Pendleton — and offers treatment vouchers and transportation assistance for uninsured residents: (859) 577-2273.
Common Questions
BrightView has the most accessible walk-in options in NKY. Their Covington location (2107 Madison Ave) and Erlanger location both accept walk-ins for MAT/Suboxone assessment. Transitions Inc. in Covington accepts detox intake 24 hours per day — call (859) 359-9456 for detox or (859) 491-4435 for residential.
Most major NKY providers accept Kentucky Medicaid: BrightView (Covington, Erlanger, Florence), Transitions Inc. (Covington), Ethan Health (Burlington), Brighton Center, and Mainspring Wellness. If you're not yet on Medicaid, NKY ASAP offers treatment vouchers while you apply: (859) 577-2273.
Yes. Recovery Kentucky operates centers in Erlanger and Florence at no charge for qualifying Kentucky residents. Brighton Center uses sliding-scale fees. NKY ASAP maintains a treatment voucher program for uninsured residents — call (859) 577-2273. SAMHSA at 1-800-662-4357 can also connect you to free local programs.
Kentucky and Ohio are completely separate Medicaid systems. Kentucky Medicaid covers treatment at Kentucky-licensed facilities; Ohio Medicaid covers Ohio-licensed facilities. A Campbell County KY resident wanting to use a Cincinnati facility would typically need Ohio Medicaid or private insurance — or pay out of pocket. Some border providers accept both states' Medicaid.
Medical detox: 3–7 days. Residential: 28–90 days (Recovery Kentucky offers up to 6 months). IOP: typically 8–12 weeks at 3 sessions/week. MAT (Suboxone/methadone) is often indefinite — research consistently shows longer duration of MAT is associated with better outcomes. There is no single correct timeline.
Yes. IOP (intensive outpatient) is designed for this — morning and evening slots let you maintain work and family. FMLA protects your job for up to 12 weeks for addiction treatment at qualifying employers. Brighton Center in NKY has specific programs for women with children, including housing support during treatment.
The NKY Health Department's Syringe Access Exchange Program (SAEP) distributes free naloxone to residents of Boone, Campbell, Grant, and Kenton counties — no appointment needed. As of 2023, naloxone is also available over the counter at most Kentucky and Ohio pharmacies without a prescription. CVS, Walgreens, and Kroger throughout NKY stock it.
BrightView is a regional outpatient addiction treatment chain across Kentucky and Ohio. NKY/Cincinnati locations: Covington (2107 Madison Ave), Erlanger (3615 Dixie Hwy), Florence, and multiple Hamilton County OH sites. All offer MAT/Suboxone, counseling, and group therapy. All accept Medicaid. Walk-in availability varies — call ahead.