Communicare – Brandenburg, Kentucky

A private alcohol and drug treatment facility, Communicare Inc. is situated in Brandenburg, Kentucky. It treats a variety of substance misuse addictions, including those that are made worse by co-occurring mental health illnesses. The facility provides flexible outpatient addiction treatment that allows patients to continue living at home while getting regular care, in addition to medically supervised detoxification to manage withdrawal symptoms in a secure setting. Communicare Inc. offers additional specialized treatments such 12-step therapy, recovery housing, and relapse prevention programs in addition to normal outpatient treatment.

Communicare Inc. stands out for its customized treatment programs, which are tailored to the unique requirements of various populations. These programs include age-appropriate interventions for teenagers, gender-specific programs for males, and customized therapies that highlight the special experiences and difficulties faced by women. This tailored approach makes sure that each person receives treatment that is appropriate and successful for their unique situation.

Communicare Inc. was founded in 1967 as a part of Kentucky’s commitment to create Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs) in each county after the Community Mental Health Act of 1963 was passed. The purpose of this Act was to provide local communities access to federal financing for the establishment of mental health and disability services. Communicare is still a vital “safety-net” for those who could not otherwise have access to the crucial community-based services in today’s world. The facility has expanded greatly, serving more than 10,000 people a year in the surrounding area.

Communicare is dedicated to providing continuous training opportunities for its personnel in addition to providing direct care services, making it a useful resource for both clients and workers. The group serves a variety of communities, offers stability in times of crisis, and engages in active community activism. Since the 988 National Suicide Line was launched in July 2022, Communicare has been able to provide immediate mental health assistance to approximately 1,500 people.

Communicare’s recent merger with Four Rivers Behavioral Health in Paducah, Kentucky, is another proof of the organization’s dedication to growing its offerings. Through this cooperation, the newly combined organization will be able to provide more mental health services to those in need, therefore improving its ability to assist rural populations.