Altruism Counseling Services
Treatment center
At a glance
- Address
- 271 West Short Street, Lexington, KY 40507
- Levels of care
- OutpatientTelemedicine
- Ages served
- Young Adults (Ages 18-25)Adults (Ages 26-64)Seniors (Ages 65+)
Detox and medication
Detox
- Not offered: Opioids
- Not offered: Alcohol
- Not offered: Benzodiazepines
- Not offered: Methamphetamines
- Not offered: Cocaine
Medication assisted treatment
- Not offered: Buprenorphine
- Not offered: Naltrexone
- Not offered: Methadone
Services and programs
Services
Special programs
Other treatment centers close by
Within about 14 miles of this address, nearest first.
Meetings in Lexington
Treatment and fellowship meetings do different jobs, and most people end up using both.
Questions people ask about Altruism Counseling Services
Is Altruism Counseling Services residential or day treatment?
They offer outpatient and telemedicine. Which one fits is usually decided by how much structure the first few weeks need, and Lexington has 8 other centers within 14 miles.
Can you detox at Altruism Counseling Services?
No, and nothing else within 14 miles of Lexington offers one either, so that part will mean a longer drive or a referral.
What special programs does Altruism Counseling Services offer?
They offer a program for veterans, which not every center around Lexington does.
Are there free support meetings in Lexington?
Alongside this, Lexington has 20 NA meetings and 111 free AA meetings.
Does Altruism Counseling Services prescribe medication for opioid use?
They do not prescribe medication. For opioid use that is worth knowing before you choose, because medication changes what the first weeks look like, and Lexington has 8 other centers.
Does Altruism Counseling Services offer appointments by video?
They do video appointments, which matters if Lexington is a drive for you.
Will a program make me come off my medication?
The list should include anything stopped recently, because a recent change matters as much as a current dose. A prescribed sedative is the usual complication and needs a plan built around it. Ask how soon after arrival you would see a prescriber.
Do I have to tell my employer?
Outpatient programs run early and late for exactly this reason, so many people are treated without taking leave. A documented medical leave is a stronger position than an unexplained absence, which is the comparison that matters. Ask the program what its letter to an employer actually says.