Center for Behavioral Health 2247 Lawrenceburg Road, Frankfort, KY 40601

"you're going to get out of it, what you put into it. there are weekly random drug tests, required weekly counseling, group or individual. The one negative is.... I do wish the people who worked there were better compensated. It is a huge revolving door, a stop-over until a better opportunity shows up, usually in about 6 months. that means they can't be too careful with who they hire. If you get a councilor you connect with they are gone before too long. If you don't connect with your councilor or don't think they are up to the task, ask for another. The biggest ppositive is that they are very nice. They don't treat you like cattle, and are very patient and understanding. Biggest advice I could give us to read the rules. they have requirements they must follow to be licensed. Most people get angry with them when their meds are cut or taken away because of rules violations. 2nd make sure there are no barbiturates in your system. They will start you on 1/2 dose for a while then you can slowly go up until regulated. The first day you go in, go early.... it takes several hours that first day. After that you'll only spend a few minutes unless it's the day you have to see your councilor, then it'll take 15-20min. They are closed Sunday so on Sat you'll take home your Sunday dose to take. After 90 days of clean urine and reg attendance, you take home Sat & Sun. after 90 more days you get Fri , Sat & Sun to take home, 90 more you take home Tues thru Sunday every Monday. 90 days after that I think it's 2 wks take home or a month. There are resource councilors there to help you if you need help with services (legal, housing, work, etc). Just be sure to go when you want it. The coaching is kinda repetitive..... Stay away from people, places and things that drive you to use (triggers). Find things that take your mind off of it (hobbies, exercise, sports, games, reading , etc whatever it might be) & get a support system that can give you encouragement. Most importantly.... you have to cut yourself a break.... forgive yourself. You can't mend anything until you glue yourself together."

"For profit, not consistent with regard to rules, most councilors aren't qualified. Shot out to the few who truly care about the patients!"