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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.

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Latest Reviews

Jessica Copher
1 month ago on Google
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False hospitalized twice with this place. I have anxiety and depression. Was not a threat to myself or others. I received a bipolar diagnosis when I'm not bipolar and show no signs of this diagnosis. I couldn't eat food and staff wouldn't go get me a turkey sandwich. I had to beg. Waited forever for a dietician on my second visit. Was yelled at by the nurse giving meds when asking for something for pain in my hands. No online portal for medical records. The people who did the group therapy were the only good part of this place. Also have limited time on showers when a shower is my favorite way to comfort myself.
Felicia House
1 month ago on Google
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I was in this Mental Hospital in 2013 and it was my first and one of the most challenging experiences of my entire life! I went through a series of mental exercises where the staff had me in various rooms making it seem like I was on some kind of cruise ship. Administering mental medications which made feel delusional. I recall having access to my cellphone and calling a classmate from while there told him I feared for my life. It was extremely scary. No one should ever have to go through anything like that.
zackster89
2 months ago on Google
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My late wife was constantly sent here over and over again to try to work out her meds and mental state with only small periods of mental wellbeing. the very last time we tried the "experts" in admissions had the gall to tell me she was at "baseline" and no reason to be admitted even though we had full list of symptoms and instances thar said otherwise. The next week we lost her to an overdose of benadryl as she knew she was unwell and tried to self medicate to have a small moment of peace, So no I would never admit anyone to this hospital unless you wanted them to suffer.
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Accepted Insurance

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Eastern State Hospital works with several private insurance providers, 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

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

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.

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

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1350 Bull Lee Road
Lexington, KY 40511

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Jessica Copher
1 month ago
1

False hospitalized twice with this place. I have anxiety and depression. Was not a threat to myself or others. I received a bipolar diagnosis when I'm not bipolar and show no signs of this diagnosis. I couldn't eat food and staff wouldn't go get me a turkey sandwich. I had to beg. Waited forever for a dietician on my second visit. Was yelled at by the nurse giving meds when asking for something for pain in my hands. No online portal for medical records. The people who did the group therapy were the only good part of this place. Also have limited time on showers when a shower is my favorite way to comfort myself.

Felicia House
1 month ago
1

I was in this Mental Hospital in 2013 and it was my first and one of the most challenging experiences of my entire life! I went through a series of mental exercises where the staff had me in various rooms making it seem like I was on some kind of cruise ship. Administering mental medications which made feel delusional. I recall having access to my cellphone and calling a classmate from while there told him I feared for my life. It was extremely scary. No one should ever have to go through anything like that.

zackster89
2 months ago
1

My late wife was constantly sent here over and over again to try to work out her meds and mental state with only small periods of mental wellbeing. the very last time we tried the "experts" in admissions had the gall to tell me she was at "baseline" and no reason to be admitted even though we had full list of symptoms and instances thar said otherwise. The next week we lost her to an overdose of benadryl as she knew she was unwell and tried to self medicate to have a small moment of peace, So no I would never admit anyone to this hospital unless you wanted them to suffer.

Sydney Fenchel
2 months ago
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If I could give this place zero stars, I would. My friend was held here for nearly 24 hours against their will, was told by police they can leave whenever, and that turned out to not be true. The night staff were rude and snappy, even when asked the simplest of questions. They all seemed clueless. When asked whether patients were on hold or not, they repeatedly said "I don't know" and never followed up with an actual answer. They had absolutely no information on my friend, even after they had been there for 11 hours and didn't tell me much even though I was the only person on their chart. Night shift also refused to let them make any phone calls. During a phone call with me, when my friend, clearly upset waiting for hours, cursed out of frustration, the staff ended our call without warning. The staff act as if they know everything, but in reality, they seem to know nothing about the patients in their care. They leave people waiting alone for hours with no communication, left only with their thoughts. I called the office last night around 11 p.m., and when I asked if they could have my friend call me back soon, and explained that they had been there for 11 hours without receiving any care from a doctor or psychiatrist, the staff member snapped at me and said, "They have actually been here for 8 hours and 53 minutes. We keep tabs on them, and they have been seen multiple times." Though, a couple of hours before that call, my friend told me they had not been seen by anyone. When they were placed on a Zoom call with a doctor, the doctor never showed up. When I called again this morning, they still had barely spoken to anyone about anything important. Once again, the night shift staff were rude and maybe even unqualified due to their lack of empathy and kindness with patients who are dealing with mental health issues, with the exception of one kind older staff member. I was finally able to reach my friend the following morning, and they told me that a staff member had said, "Normal people do not do this," while they were crying and visibly distraught. That is unacceptable to say to anybody, especially people who are there struggling. I am sure there are some great and caring staff members here, but unfortunately, quite a few of them are rude and dismissive not just to patients but also to the people listed on their charts. I would not recommend sending yourself or a loved one here if you are in crisis!

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