Addiction Recovery Care

Addiction Recovery Care (ARC), founded in 2010 and headquartered in Louisa, Kentucky, runs 38 addiction treatment centers across 16 Eastern and Central Kentucky counties. We offer a complete range of services for substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. These services include detox, residential treatment, transitional programs, intensive outpatient, outpatient services, and medically assisted treatment (MAT).

Our treatment approach is holistic, combining CARF-accredited clinical programs, medical services led by an addictionologist or addiction psychiatrist, and a Christ-centered spiritual focus with 12 steps and chaplaincy care. We also focus on vocational rehabilitation and job training to help clients move from crisis to a stable career. Our specialties include:

• Clinical Counseling
• Group therapy and small recovery groups
• Evidence-based curriculum
• Peer support coaching
• Sober living skills
• Case management
• Medical monitoring
• Spiritual enrichment
• Cognitive behavioral therapy

One of our specific programs is Karen’s Place Maternity Center, which opened in 2018 in Ashland, Kentucky. This center offers residential treatment for pregnant and postpartum women with substance use disorders. We provide support throughout pregnancy and up to three months post-delivery, along with neonatal care skills training.

We hold CARF Accreditation and ASAM 3.1 Level of Care Certification. Our Peer Support Specialist Program (PSSP) is a key vocational training initiative. It teaches clients about recovery, clinical practices, life skills, and health and safety. Graduates who get certified and maintain one year of recovery can work as Kentucky Peer Support Specialists with us or other behavioral health agencies.

Our mission is to help people find hope and live out their God-given destiny. Our founder’s vision is to help people in Appalachia overcome addiction and achieve their God-given destiny, aiming to alleviate generational poverty. We are dedicated to treating the whole person—mind, body, and spirit—to prepare individuals for long-term recovery.

We operate with core values known as B.E.S.T.: Balance, Energy, Safety, and Training. We are committed to fostering a mission-driven environment that values compassion, accountability, and teamwork.

We have between 501 and 1000 employees. We are recognized as a Best Place to Work in Kentucky, and we foster a supportive work culture while delivering patient care. Our work environment is dynamic, compassionate, and professional. We emphasize collaboration among medical, clinical, and administrative staff. About half of our employees are in recovery from substance use disorder, which helps create a culture where employees serve as positive role models. We focus on a team-oriented approach within our healthcare system.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees and their families. This includes health, dental, vision, and life insurance, plus various ancillary insurance products. Financial benefits include a 401(k) plan with company matching.

We provide generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and maternity/paternity leave. Employees also receive two self-care days each year. A new hire bonus of up to $5,000 may be available during the first 12 months of employment.