About Seven Counties Services – Shively
Seven Counties Services in Louisville, Kentucky, is a community mental health center that provides substance abuse treatment. They offer residential, intensive outpatient and peer support programs. Clients can also receive medication assisted treatment (MAT) and case management services. Aftercare services are also available to help patients maintain their recovery.
One unique service offered at this location is the substance use family recovery court. This voluntary program helps individuals with children achieve sobriety with the goal of regaining custody. Parents are given resources from the community, courts, and treatment providers to become responsible caregivers who can give their children safe and stable homes.
Clients can begin their treatment by scheduling an appointment or walking in. The medical staff and a licensed counselor will complete an assessment to determine a client’s individual needs and decide an appropriate level of care. The treatment plan is usually a combination of therapies such as support groups, individual counseling and medication assisted treatment. Staff members will continually evaluate the treatment plan to make sure it meets the client’s needs and make adjustments if necessary.
The Recovery Housing at Seven Counties Services offers a men’s residential program and a women’s residential program. The men’s residential program is 60 days, and clients will stay in a transitional living home while receiving intensive outpatient and aftercare treatment. Individuals will participate in daily peer support groups, receive employment assistance, and receive case management services.
The women’s residential program is 30 to 45 days long and accepts women, transgender men and transgender women. This program follows the 12 Step model and provides medication assisted treatment.