New Center Provides Addiction Recovery and Jobs in Henderson

Henderson, Kentucky - BrightView is opening a new outpatient addiction treatment center in Henderson County to help area residents recover from substance use disorder. Located at 500 N Green St., one block from Brown Bag Burgers in Henderson, BrightView's new center provides accessible, comprehensive addiction treatment in an outpatient setting. Programs include medication-assisted treatment (MAT), clinical care, group therapy, peer support, and social services to address the full range of challenges associated with substance use disorder.

BrightView's Henderson addiction treatment center can serve over 700 area residents and will create more than 20 full-time local jobs. By connecting patients to peer case managers and working with other local agencies, BrightView’s program also addresses other important aspects of health, including safe housing, reliable transportation, access to food, and even job readiness. In fact, unemployment rates among BrightView patients decrease by 50% in the first 90 days.

Effective addiction treatment is increasingly important in Henderson, where the Henderson County Opioid Leadership Forum found that 80% of local crimes are linked to substance use. BrightView patients decrease time spent in jail by nearly 70% during their first 90 days in the outpatient program.

"We're pleased to work with the Henderson community to save lives and bring hope to the region by treating addiction compassionately and effectively using evidence-based techniques," said Dr. Shawn Ryan, Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer of BrightView. "We know from years of research that improving lives one patient at a time creates positive trends across the community. Building partnerships with Henderson County medical providers and justice system professionals will also play an important role in helping patients achieve long-term recovery." 

People or families seeking help can call BrightView at 833-510-HELP (4357) 24-hours per day, seven days per week, or schedule an appointment online at brightviewhealth.com. Treatment often begins the same day, and walk-ins are welcome until 3:00 pm on weekdays. For patients suffering from withdrawal, it takes less than 4 hours from the time they walk through the door to receive stabilizing medication, complete their first counseling session, and begin lasting recovery with BrightView.

"Our center treats adults seeking help with substance use disorder," said BrightView’s Henderson Community Outreach Manager, Amy Aydelotte. "As members of this community, the BrightView team is committed to meeting our patients where they are by providing accessible, research-based care in a friendly and welcoming setting.

Addiction treatment should not be a one size fits all approach. BrightView provides medication-assisted treatment, individual and group counseling, peer recovery support, and wrap-around social services.  Our goal is to create a healthier, happier community for everyone in Henderson."

In addition to helping individuals and their families, effective outpatient addiction treatment reduces pressure on the criminal justice system and local hospitals. BrightView patients decrease time spent in jail by nearly 70% during their first 90 days in the outpatient program. Patients also report a 33% reduction in emergency room visits in the first three months and a 50% reduction after one year.