Dr. Sarah Johnson |Your mental health can’t be put on hold. Your life depends on it.
As we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, a new epidemic is running rampant in America. Depression, anxiety, and addictive disorders are reaching all-time high rates. According to the National Institute on Mental Health, one in five people live with a mental illness. Many people live with depression or anxiety daily and do not realize that […]
ARC Leaders Named NAMI Conference Distinguished Speakers
Addiction Recovery Care employees Dr. Sarah Johnson, Dr. Matthew Pierzala, DO, and Leon Heaton, MA, RTC, LADC will present at the National Alliance on Mental Illness’ (NAMI) first-ever Virtual Education Conference. Dr. Johnson, Dr. Pierzala and Heaton will present a learning session called “Moving Towards the Future in Substance Use Disorder Treatment,” which will center […]
ARC Named 2022 Montgomery County Outstanding Treatment Partner
Addiction Recovery Care leadership values our relationships in all communities it serves. Look no further than Montgomery County as to how treatment providers and community leaders can work hand in hand to make a major impact. Recently, ARC Lead Liaison Aisian Lucas accepted the 2022 Outstanding Treatment Partner Award presented by the Recovery Montgomery County […]
ARC CEO Named 2022 Junior Williamson, East Kentucky Ambassador Award
PIKEVILLE, KY — Addiction Recovery Care President and CEO Tim Robinson was presented with the 2022 Junior Williamson, East Kentucky Ambassador Award at the Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Awards. Robinson received the award for his ongoing efforts to spotlight all the good happening in the Appalachian Region. “It is an incredible honor to receive […]
ARC’s Brandon Conlin named Kentucky President of national peer support organization
One of Addiction Recovery Care’s (ARC) own is using his recovery to make a national impact! Peer Support Services Manager Brandon Conlin has been selected as the Kentucky President for the National Peer Recovery Alliance (NPRA). The organization acts as a program advocating for peer support specialists and developing the peer support specialist workforce to […]
Timeline
ARC’s History 1999 Mother Diagnosed With Cancer In 1998, Addiction Recovery Care CEO & Founder Tim Robinson graduated undergrad from the University of the Cumberlands. He would soon be accepted into law school at the University of Kentucky. Before he would start, however, Tim would learn his mother had terminal lung cancer. Drinking excessively became […]
Hope and Healing are Within Reach
In August 2007, when Aquarius Young sought treatment for his years-long battle with alcohol and crack cocaine, his intention wasn’t to find recovery. Experiencing homelessness and with warrants out for his arrest, he simply wanted to buy some time and clear his head. Ultimately, he figured, he’d go back to using drugs and alcohol. […]
Amid continued growth, Addiction Recovery Care announces leadership team promotions
To further its mission to help more people achieve long-term recovery from substance use disorders, Addiction Recovery Care (ARC) has promoted several members of its leadership team: Matt Brown is Chief Administration Officer Pat Fogarty is Chief Operating Officer Jessica Burke is Chief Legal and Government Affairs Officer Megan Coldiron is Senior Vice President of […]
Former State Trooper making an impact
Across the Commonwealth, blue – lights up the night sky along roads and towns in Kentucky. Often, our neighbors, family, or friends serving in law enforcement step into uncertain environments to protect the community. In 2021, Kentucky State Police arrested more than 57,000 Kentuckians on drugs and narcotics charges and an additional 17,000+ for driving […]
Partnership between Addiction Recovery Care and The Millard College awarded $500,000 grant from Appalachian Regional Commission
Louisa, Ky. (September 8, 2022) — The Millard College has been awarded a $500,000 grant by the Appalachian Regional Commission to provide job training, in partnership with Addiction Recovery Care, to Kentuckians in recovery from substance use disorders. The award is part of a recently announced $12 million package through the Appalachian Regional Commission’s INSPIRE […]
