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Eastern State Hospital

1350 Bull Lee Road Lexington, KY 40511
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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.

Facility Overview

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Latest Reviews

Namesare Justwords
2 months ago on Google
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Talk about PTSD inducing and the downright definition of "state peddling drugs".If earth wasnt a hell realm easily half those people working in the hospital and in the built in court would be locked up and re-educated. Literally criminal acts by any sense of human rights. If you'd think in 2025 places like this wouldnt exist, think again, they pepper the plane we reside on.
Trucker Kruse
3 months ago on Google
1
My father has schizophrenia I live in Northern Kentucky. I had him committed to son behavioral health and they sent him down to eastern because you can only stay at son for two weeks so the doctor called me. We were going to send him down there so they can put him in a long-term treatment so he can get help. I called them when he was on his way down. My father has severe schizophrenia. I mean talking to people that ain t there all day and night crawling up and down the streets I mean I ll just leave it at that he was there three days. Got there Friday night they released him Monday morning. Did not call me. Nothing if I could give this place no stars I would. They even gave him a ride on the Covington truly sad man now he is homeless I ve tried everything to help him and this hurts but I have to worry about my safety And my families thanks a lot eastern appreciate you.
Virginia B
3 months ago on Google
1
Absolutely the worst mental health facility in Kentucky. Don't believe the description the hospital has on its Google listing or on their website. The staff is willing to be paid off to treat you badly or treat others like children. They do nothing to better your mental health and well-being, knowing commit HIPPA violations and have zero ethnics and morals. The State should save whatever money it's loosing on this place and shut it down. I was held without cause 5 days longer than I should have been. Never saw my social worker the entire 8 days until they finally decided to release me.
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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.

Staff

Craig Collins

Senior VP & CFO

Chris DeSimone, MD

Executive Chief Medical Officer

Rob Edwards, DPH, MBA

VP & Chief Strategy & Growth Officer

Donald H. Lloyd II

President & CEO, UK St. Claire

Gwen Moreland, DNP, RN, NEA-BC

Chief Nurse Executive

Jason Schlafer

Executive Associate Athletic Director & Chief Revenue Officer

Brett Short, CHC, CHPC, CHRC

Chief Compliance Officer

Contact Information

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1350 Bull Lee Road
Lexington, KY 40511

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2.2 (70 reviews)
Jennifer Vaughn
2 months ago
1

I was isolated For 2 complete days! I personally don’t feel like you should take a depressed person and isolate them! Of course it could have been because of Covid 19, but it was not a good experience for me! It was not a clean environment! They wouldn’t give us clean clothes or let us take showers when we asked. They would hold people longer than they were supposed to! The doctors were jerks and acted like they knew it all! After only speckling to you 5 minutes they were diagnosing you with something and trying to force you to take medication. They threaten to hold you longer than 72 hours if you don’t do everything they say! It’s a horrible experience and this place should be shut down!!!!

Namesare Justwords
2 months ago
1

Talk about PTSD inducing and the downright definition of "state peddling drugs". If earth wasnt a hell realm easily half those people working in the hospital and in the built in court would be locked up and re-educated. Literally criminal acts by any sense of human rights. If you'd think in 2025 places like this wouldnt exist, think again, they pepper the plane we reside on.

Virginia B
3 months ago
1

Absolutely the worst mental health facility in Kentucky. Don't believe the description the hospital has on its Google listing or on their website. The staff is willing to be paid off to treat you badly or treat others like children. They do nothing to better your mental health and well-being, knowing commit HIPPA violations and have zero ethnics and morals. The State should save whatever money it's loosing on this place and shut it down. I was held without cause 5 days longer than I should have been. Never saw my social worker the entire 8 days until they finally decided to release me.

Trucker Kruse
3 months ago
1

My father has schizophrenia I live in Northern Kentucky. I had him committed to son behavioral health and they sent him down to eastern because you can only stay at son for two weeks so the doctor called me. We were going to send him down there so they can put him in a long-term treatment so he can get help. I called them when he was on his way down. My father has severe schizophrenia. I mean talking to people that ain’t there all day and night crawling up and down the streets I mean I’ll just leave it at that he was there three days. Got there Friday night they released him Monday morning. Did not call me. Nothing if I could give this place no stars I would. They even gave him a ride on the Covington truly sad man now he is homeless I’ve tried everything to help him and this hurts but I have to worry about my safety And my families thanks a lot eastern appreciate you.

Kathy Tackett
4 months ago
5

Curtis Andrew Backer
4 months ago
1

I have seen people killed here

Michael Howell
7 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
7 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
8 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
8 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
8 months ago
1

Dr. V is awful and I’m being kind.

Corine
11 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.

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