Our lives are like mountain roads – they twist and turn, and sometimes, they don’t take you where you want to go. But like us, you need to know that where you end up is not where you have to stay. When all seems lost, you are not alone and we can help you find your way. For fifty years, our light has burned brightly, and we’ve taken the hands of countless people in the darkest of times and given them the hope and help they’ve needed. Things can get better. You can get well. We care about you, and the story of your life is important to us. Now, it’s time for you to care about you. Recovery happens, and it starts at KRCC.
Our Mission
Kentucky River Community Care, Inc., (KRCC) is a private, nonprofit Community Mental Health Center dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of the people of our region. We help individuals and families in twelve counties in eastern Kentucky by providing mental health, developmental disabilities, substance abuse, and trauma services. KRCC seeks to promote public safety, boost economic wellbeing, and improve community and individual quality of life.
For over 50 years, KRCC has been addressing health issues by identifying needs, bringing people together, forming community partnerships, identifying resources to fund solutions, and seeking changes in the overall health environment. KRCC has a team of over 750 experienced and caring service providers in over 60 operating sites across twelve counties.
KRCC provides client-centered care designed to ensure that each individual gets the care and attention they need in a manner that is sensitive to their desires. Our services include: assessment, referral, individual and group therapy, consultation, education, residential treatment, aftercare, and case management. Our services are confidential and our priority is to serve our clients, care for their health, and honor their individual rights. Transportation can even be arranged for many of our programs.
We collaborate with local organizations on innovative solutions to pool our resources to serve the region. Our work often influences local, state, and national policy. KRCC also consistently reinvests in the area through its reliance on local vendors and service providers.
Service Information
Kentucky River Community Care, Inc. (KRCC) operates a variety of programs and facilities in twelve counties of eastern Kentucky.
There are two primary ways to navigate our system of care:
CRISIS CARE:
If you are experiencing an emergency, you can access our 24-hour Crisis/Information Line to get immediate care at 1-800-262-7491, or our 24-hour sexual assault response line 1-800-375-7273.
SUBSTANCE ABUSE & MENTAL HEALTH CARE:
In non-crisis situations, the best way to access our professional services is by contacting the Outpatient Clinic in your county. We provide individual, group, family therapy, and medication management services through licensed or credentialed professionals. Referrals and support through other agencies will be made as needed. Contacting the Outpatient Clinic in your county is the first step toward finding the care you need.
KRCC accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and most private insurance. We can help you sign up for expanded Medicaid, and we can enroll you in the Health Benefit Exchange.
Adults and youth seeking counseling or other services should contact the closest Outpatient Clinic for appointments:
• Breathitt County - 606-666-7591
• Knott County - 606-785-3556
• Lee County - 606-464-3212
• Leslie County - 606-672-4215
• Letcher County - 606-633-4439
• Owsley County - 606-464-3212
• Perry County - 606-436-5761
• Wolfe County - 606-668-7420
Toll-Free Numbers
• 24-Hour Crisis and Information Line: 1-800-262-7491 (TTY)
• 24-Hour R**e Crisis Line: 1-800-375-7273 (TTY)
• First Steps (0-3 yrs old): 1-800-328-1767
• Regional Prevention Center: 1-800-432-9337
