Addiction Recovery Care (ARC) Announces Plans to Open Women’s Treatment Facility in Virginia

In Southwest Virginia, communities have been hit disproportionately hard by the addiction crisis – something that has only worsened amid an alarming rise in fentanyl and synthetic opioids in the drug supply. Fortunately, more help and resources are on the horizon. Representatives from Addiction Recovery Care (ARC) joined the Dickenson County Industrial Development Authority (IDA) […]

Governor Beshear honors Kentuckians in recovery who help others impacted by addiction

For those on the path to recovery, support from others is critical. Peers who have been through the battle against substance use disorder (SUD) themselves share a unique bond and understanding of the challenges that come with addiction and recovery. To honor Kentucky’s peer treatment workforce, Governor Andy Beshear has issued a proclamation for the […]

ARC Celebrates 300th Baby Born at Karen’s Place Maternity Center

The Addiction Recovery Care (ARC) team recently celebrated a major milestone, with the arrival of the 300th baby born and cared for at their innovative Karen’s Place Maternity Center (KPMC) in Boyd County. “We are thrilled to celebrate this significant occasion with all of the patients and staff members who have been a part of […]

Addiction Recovery Care Opens New Bellefonte Hospital and Recovery Center

Nearly two years ago, ARC Healthcare announced its plans to revitalize the former Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital and open a comprehensive behavioral health facility and inpatient psychiatric hospital in Greenup County. Now, as ARC begins the first phase of opening the new Bellefonte Hospital and Recovery Center, their vision has become a reality. Bellefonte […]

A Guide to a Healthy, Alcohol and Drug Free Thanksgiving

Creating healthy habits during the holidays is important to any lifestyle. Particularly it is critical for anyone in recovery or for those contemplating treatment for a substance use disorder. Adopting mindful practices helps people maintain a commitment to sober living and manifest good habits while in treatment. Experts with Addiction Recovery Care outline ways to […]

Nurse Practitioners Crucial to Building a Healthier Appalachia

Nurse Practitioners play a crucial role in the healthcare landscape across Appalachia. They deliver quality, compassionate, and personalized care daily to keep our families safe and healthy.  These skilled healthcare professionals include people like Amanda Young, MSN, FNP-C at Pioneer Rural Health Clinic in Louisa. With advanced education and clinical training, practitioners like Young help […]

Rousawn Dozier Hired as ARC Education Director of Marketing

As Addiction Recovery Care (ARC) continues to expand its focus on educational opportunities and workforce development, the company has hired Rousawn Dozier as its Education Division Director of Marketing. In his role, Dozier will orchestrate the development and execution of marketing strategies, acting as a crucial link between ARC Healthcare and ARC Education. “Being a […]

Veteran Helps Others Impacted by Addiction

Today, Kevin Schmidt, a Louisville native and Bardstown resident, serves as West Region Chief Operating Officer for Addiction Recovery Care, Kentucky’s largest provider of addiction treatment and recovery services. But as a teenager unknowingly struggling with substance use while enlisted in the Army, he could have never imagined that’s what his future would hold. Growing […]

Czech Republic student and professor visit Yellow Banks Recovery Center

Recently, two special visitors stopped by Yellow Banks Recovery Center in Owensboro: Dr. George Gray, Assistant Professor of Social Work at Brescia University, and Katerina Stepankova, a Social Work student from Caritas College in Olomouc, Czech Republic. While there, the pair, along with staff, had the opportunity to learn about cultural differences surrounding substance use […]