Eastern State Hospital

1350 Bull Lee Road Lexington, KY 40511
Inpatient
Eastern State Hospital KY 40511

About Eastern State Hospital

Eastern State Hospital, located in Lexington, Kentucky is a public alcohol and drug rehab that offers treatment for a variety of substance abuse addictions including co-occurring mental health disorders. They offer residential care providing long term support for addiction recovery.

Specialty rehab programs at Eastern State Hospital include age-sensitive addiction treatment considering health and life-stage issues of older adults and accessible addiction treatment using sign language and adapted communication methods.

Latest Reviews

Michael Howell
2 months ago on Google
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Horrible my wife is currently getting treatment there, I've received no updates on her well being and I've found out she is being held on a petition she went into good sam voluntary they moved her with out my knowledge they lied said she went in involuntary.She has court tomorrow with out a attorney something is not right with this hospital they should be sued for lying, neglecting their patients.
Cassidy Stamper
2 months ago on Google
1
The treatment that I received from the doctors and psychiatrists at Eastern State Hospital was without a doubt unethical and has left me with lasting damages both physically and psychologically. Immediately upon arrival the patients are coerced to sign their rights away and then forced to stay in unsanitary conditions (dirty beds, no drinking water, limited access to showers and clean clothes - I saw the other patients wearing the clothes that I came in with. I was also exposed to ringworm). The psychiatrist spent maybe 15 minutes per day with ALL of the patients. They didn t take the time to provide accurate diagnoses or treatment. It s baffling to me that these doctors are willing to carelessly diagnose people with lifelong, chronic conditions. Almost every patient in the hospital was either bipolar or schizophrenic and we were all given the same combination of medications. Mental health is extremely complex and the negligence shown from these doctors has made it extremely difficult to get the right care moving forward. This hospital should be shut down. The way they treat their patients is inhumane.
Katie Flora
2 months ago on Google
5
This place is set in such a beautiful space with trees and the campus is so nice! All of the staff or friendly and patient! One of my favorite places to go!
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Accepted Insurance

Eastern State Hospital works with several private insurance providers and also accepts private payments when possible, please contact to verify your specific insurance provider.

Other Forms of Payment

Medicaid is a state based program that helps lower-income individuals and families pay for healthcare. Medicaid covers addiction treatment so those enrolled can use their coverage to pay for rehab. When a program accepts Medicaid the client often pays very little or nothing out of their own pocket.

Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.

Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.

Financial aid can take many forms. Centers may have grants or scholarships available to clients who meet eligibility requirements. Programs that receive SAMHSA grants may have financial aid available for those who need treatment as well. Grants and scholarships can help you pai for treatment without having to repay.

Sliding scale payments are based on a client's income and family size. The goal is to make treatment affordable to everyone. By taking these factors into account, addiction recovery care providers help ensure that your treatment does not become a financial burden to you or your family, eliminating one barrier to care.

Medicare is a federal program that provides health insurance for those 65 and older. It also serves people under 65 with chronic and disabling health challenges. To use Medicare for addiction treatment you need to find a program that accepts Medicare and is in network with your plan. Out of pocket costs and preauthorization requirements vary, so always check with your provider.

Military members, veterans, and eligible dependents have access to specific insurance programs that help them get the care they need. TRICARE and VA insurance can help you access low cost or no cost addiction and mental health treatment. Programs that accept military insurance often have targeted treatment focused on the unique challenges military members, veterans, and their families face.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

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Residential treatment programs are those that offer housing and meals in addition to substance abuse treatment. Rehab facilities that offer residential treatment allow patients to focus solely on recovery, in an environment totally separate from their lives. Some rehab centers specialize in short-term residential treatment (a few days to a week or two), while others solely provide treatment on a long-term basis (several weeks to months). Some offer both, and tailor treatment to the patient's individual requirements.

Treatments

Many of those suffering from addiction also suffer from mental or emotional illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, or anxiety disorders. Rehab and other substance abuse facilities treating those with a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder administer psychiatric treatment to address the person's mental health issue in addition to drug and alcohol rehabilitation.

Mental health rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from mental illnesses like bipolar disorder, clinical depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and more. Mental health professionals at these facilities are trained to understand and treat mental health issues, both in individual and group settings.

Programs

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Adult Program
Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.
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Young Adult Program
Young adulthood can be an exciting, yet difficult, time of transition. Individuals in their late teens to mid-20s face unique stressors related to school, jobs, families, and social circles, which can lead to a rise in substance use. Rehab centers with dedicated young adult programs will include activities and amenities that cater to this age group, with an emphasis on specialized counseling, peer socialization, and ongoing aftercare.

Clinical Services

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a therapy modality that focuses on the relationship between one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is used to establish and allow for healthy responses to thoughts and feelings (instead of unhealthy responses, like using drugs or alcohol). CBT has been proven effective for recovering addicts of all kinds, and is used to strengthen a patient's own self-awareness and ability to self-regulate. CBT allows individuals to monitor their own emotional state, become more adept at communicating with others, and manage stress without needing to engage in substance abuse.

Whether a marriage or other committed relationship, an intimate partnership is one of the most important aspects of a person's life. Drug and alcohol addiction affects both members of a couple in deep and meaningful ways, as does rehab and recovery. Couples therapy and other couples-focused treatment programs are significant parts of exploring triggers of addiction, as well as learning how to build healthy patterns to support ongoing sobriety.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a modified form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a treatment designed to help people understand and ultimately affect the relationship between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. DBT is often used for individuals who struggle with self-harm behaviors, such as self-mutilation (cutting) and suicidal thoughts, urges, or attempts. It has been proven clinically effective for those who struggle with out-of-control emotions and mental health illnesses like Borderline Personality Disorder.

Experiential therapy is a form of therapy in which clients are encouraged to surface and work through subconscious issues by engaging in real-time experiences. Experiential therapy departs from traditional talk therapy by involving the body, and having clients engage in activities, movements, and physical and emotional expression. This can involve role-play or using props (which can include other people). Experiential therapy can help people process trauma, memories, and emotion quickly, deeply, and in a lasting fashion, leading to substantial and impactful healing.

Research clearly demonstrates that recovery is far more successful and sustainable when loved ones like family members participate in rehab and substance abuse treatment. Genetic factors may be at play when it comes to drug and alcohol addiction, as well as mental health issues. Family dynamics often play a critical role in addiction triggers, and if properly educated, family members can be a strong source of support when it comes to rehabilitation.

Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.

In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.

Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) is a way of getting nicotine into the bloodstream without smoking. It uses products that supply low doses of nicotine to help people stop smoking. The goal of therapy is to cut down on cravings for nicotine and ease the symptoms of nicotine withdrawal.

Nutrition therapy, aka medical nutrition therapy (MNT), is a way of treating physical, emotional, and medical conditions through diet. Specific dietary plans are designed by professional nutritionists or registered dietitians, and patients follow them in order to positively affect their physical and mental health.

Contact Information

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1350 Bull Lee Road
Lexington, KY 40511

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2.3 (66 reviews)
Michael Howell
2 months ago
1

Horrible my wife is currently getting treatment there, I've received no updates on her well being and I've found out she is being held on a petition she went into good sam voluntary they moved her with out my knowledge they lied said she went in involuntary.She has court tomorrow with out a attorney something is not right with this hospital they should be sued for lying, neglecting their patients.

Cassidy Stamper
2 months ago
1

The treatment that I received from the doctors and psychiatrists at Eastern State Hospital was without a doubt unethical and has left me with lasting damages both physically and psychologically. Immediately upon arrival the patients are coerced to sign their rights away and then forced to stay in unsanitary conditions (dirty beds, no drinking water, limited access to showers and clean clothes - I saw the other patients wearing the clothes that I came in with. I was also exposed to ringworm). The psychiatrist spent maybe 15 minutes per day with ALL of the patients. They didn t take the time to provide accurate diagnoses or treatment. It s baffling to me that these doctors are willing to carelessly diagnose people with lifelong, chronic conditions. Almost every patient in the hospital was either bipolar or schizophrenic and we were all given the same combination of medications. Mental health is extremely complex and the negligence shown from these doctors has made it extremely difficult to get the right care moving forward. This hospital should be shut down. The way they treat their patients is inhumane.

Katie Flora
2 months ago
5

This place is set in such a beautiful space with trees and the campus is so nice! All of the staff or friendly and patient! One of my favorite places to go!

Tom Dailey
2 months ago
1

Took a friend there today, he had tried to kill himself with a pistol and once with a knife. He cried he wanted to die. But the hospital said he would benefit from therapy and medicine but they refused both told him to find help on his own. The state should shut down this facility.

Morton
3 months ago
1

Dr. V is awful and I m being kind.

Corine
5 months ago
5

The only place that truly assisted me. They referred me to a therapist who could provide the appropriate medication I required.I am grateful to this hospital for saving my life. I attempted to admit myself to various hospitals, but none were willing to assist me. Having relocated from another state, I was aware of the medication I needed. Regrettably, therapy in this state is inadequate, and no one appeared willing to assist me.Despite hearing negative feedback about Eastern State, I was concerned that they would be unable to assist me. Fortunately, they connected me with a therapist who could provide effective assistance. Although it took approximately a month to secure an appointment, I was able to see the prescriber within the following one to two weekdays.I am indebted to Eastern State for saving my life.Upon relocating from another state, I presented my comprehensive medical history, which, unfortunately, the mental health professionals in Kentucky disregarded entirely.

Mallory Foote
6 months ago
1

One of the worst hospital stays I have had. I was bent over and shot with medications and starved. Also got beat up by a girl named sunshine.

Kirsten Weston
6 months ago
1

After getting dropped off by officer me and my husband got kicked off the property and got stuck overnight that was 4 years ago and they got rude telling us it wasn't a homeless shelter and we wasn't there for that we was there for help and we got disrespected for no reason at all

Krista Kissinger
9 months ago
2

I m pretty disappointed by the care my loved one received here. Communication was poor. The only person who truly seemed to care was the social worker team. They were wonderful people. My loved one was sent with pneumonia to another hospital. They worried because he wouldn t eat but couldn t bring him fast food or allow him snacks back to his room. He was an elderly man who was presenting no danger at the time. They also took him to ER without telling us told ER he hadn t missed any seizure med doses when they told me he was refusing to take his meds. Also gave wrong admit date so their neglect was not as obvious. Thankfully he s in a much better place now. Nurses at visitation were friendly.

Sarah Blanton
9 months ago
1

It's a jail. It is inhumane and doesn't help or strive to help. Very rude employees.

Caroline Ellington
1 year ago
1

You tube Dr gloves

Jesse Bradley
1 year ago
1

This is the worst hospital for mental health ever I was there for depression and suicide. And was abused neglected and treated like a prisoner..the staff were rude and uncaring the food was awful the inmates were treated like animals in a zoo and there only solution for everything was to shoot you full of thorazine and lock you in a room by yourself. They should all go to prison..

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