NorthKey Community Care: Dedicated Substance Use Treatment and Recovery
NorthKey Community Care is committed to offering comprehensive, accessible substance use services designed to support individuals on their path to sobriety and lasting recovery. Understanding that addiction is a complex disease, NorthKey focuses on personalized, evidence-based treatment that addresses both substance use issues and co-occurring mental health challenges.
Comprehensive Services for Substance Use Disorders
NorthKey provides a continuum of care tailored to meet the varied needs of adults struggling with alcohol and/or drug use. The treatment approach begins with a thorough assessment, ensuring a personalized plan is developed for each individual and their family, where appropriate. These services are provided continuously throughout the week, offering flexibility to accommodate personal schedules.
Key offerings include:
- Individual Therapy: One-on-one sessions to address personal mental health concerns alongside recovery goals.
- Psychiatric Services: Assessment, evaluation, and supportive medication therapy when needed to strengthen recovery.
- IDD and Behavioral Health Care Coordination.
- Crisis Services: 24/7 availability for those experiencing a mental health crisis, helping to stabilize situations and prevent hospitalization.
Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for Adults
The Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) is a core component of NorthKey’s substance use services for adults. This evidence-based program is structured to promote sobriety and recovery through intensive group and educational components without requiring full-time residential treatment. The program components are designed to equip participants with the skills and knowledge necessary to sustain their recovery.
The IOP structure includes:
- Education: Focusing on addiction as a disease, the stages of recovery, and relapse prevention strategies.
- Therapeutic Group Sessions: Facilitating the improvement of life skills and establishing a vital support system for navigating recovery challenges.
- Leisure Time Skills Development: Encouraging the development of positive activities that support a drug and alcohol-free lifestyle.
Accessing Treatment and Crisis Support
NorthKey Community Care serves the public 24 hours a day, seven days a week. For immediate help or to maintain treatment progress during a mental health crisis, the 24-Hour Crisis Line is available. For other services, appointments can be made, or individuals can inquire about the standard hours of operation for specific centers like the Kenton County location.
FAQs About NorthKey’s Substance Use Services
1. Does NorthKey treat both addiction and mental health issues simultaneously?
Yes, NorthKey identifies and treats both substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health issues to improve coping skills and strengthen the recovery process.
2. How can I reach NorthKey during a crisis?
NorthKey operates a 24-Hour Crisis Line, available 365 days a year, at (859) 331-3292.
3. What is the Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)?
The IOP is an evidence-based program for adults using alcohol or drugs that involves educational and therapeutic group components designed to promote sobriety and recovery without requiring inpatient status.

