ARC staff and interns visit Kentucky Capitol for Recovery Advocacy Day
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ARC) — On Wednesday, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear declared February 8, 2023, Recovery Advocacy Day. The proclamation honors those advocating for expanded treatment and policy and saving lives across the Commonwealth. Dozens of advocates from the recovery community visited the state capital, including many of our staff and interns from Addiction Recovery Care. […]
Breaking the stigma: From addiction to community leader
The old saying goes that you should never judge a book by its cover, and in many ways, that rings true with someone’s past. Look no further than this year’s Leadership Owensboro Award Winner, Blaine Mathew. Growing up, he was the all “A” student with a path destined for success. He went to college […]
Addiction Recovery Care closes on Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital purchase
Treatment with an end goal is coming to Greenup County. Addiction Recovery Care (ARC), a national leader in treatment and recovery, has closed on its purchase agreement with Bon Secours Mercy Health for a portion of the former Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital campus in Greenup County, Kentucky and is moving forward with plans to […]
Addiction Recovery Care to build treatment facility in Southwest Virginia
DICKENSON COUNTY, Va. – As Virginia continues to experience the impacts of the addiction crisis, Addiction Recovery Care (ARC), in partnership with the Dickenson County Industrial Development Authority, is moving forward with plans to bring a new comprehensive, residential treatment center to the region. Wildwood Recovery Center will be located at 230 Chip Mill […]
Toyotomi partnership shows ARC’s Crisis to Career model at work
If you or a loved one have experienced addiction, you know how hopeless and defeating it can feel. But for those who have found the strength to ask for help and enter treatment, the opportunities are abundant. At Addiction Recovery Care (ARC), we’re seeing the positive impacts of these opportunities–and at the root of them […]
White Oak Hill Treatment Center is hiring now, hosting a community event
Have you ever wanted to learn more about addiction treatment or what is happening in your community? Addiction Recovery Care (ARC) will host an open house and community night next Thursday, January 26th at White Oak Hill Treatment Center in Inez. During the event, people can apply for open jobs, tour the White Oak Hill […]
New overdose trend, a deeper look
Recently we told you that new preliminary data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows a promising trend as overdoses appear to have declined across Kentucky and the nation each of the last three months. According to the report, the Commonwealth has seen a slight but steady decrease in the number of estimated overdose deaths […]
Dozens of ARC clients earn GEDs
To help people earn their high school equivalency diploma and improve their lives, Addiction Recovery Care (ARC) offers GED® courses across its network of more than 30 addiction treatment centers. In 2022, 48 people completed the GED® program and passed the test at an ARC facility. Another 111 are on track to do the same […]
BLOG: Tips for a safe and sober New Year
New Year’s Eve is upon us, signifying hope as we look ahead to making positive changes in our lives with new commitments. However, New Year’s Eve, coupled with just coming off the busy Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays, can be difficult for those new in recovery from substance use disorders. The celebration aspect of our culture […]
Christmas, addiction, and lessons from 1 Peter
On Sunday, my pastor visited 1 Peter. In the passage, we are taught to fight temptation. 1 Peter 5:8-9 “Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. 9 Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that the family of […]
