ARC’s therapeutic community program receives CARF accreditation
Addiction Recovery Care (ARC) today announced that it has become the first addiction treatment provider in Kentucky to receive accreditation from CARF for its therapeutic community program. This approval from accreditors underscores ARC’s commitment to providing world-class, individualized, comprehensive treatment that fosters personal growth and accountability within its peer-to-peer community. Therapeutic communities are highly structured […]
Trauma and addiction are connected
June is National Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month. Rich Goddard, a registered nurse and trauma specialized clinical counselor at Addiction Recovery Care (ARC), is sharing how trauma can impact an individual’s struggle with substance use – and that healing is within reach. Approximately 12 million adults live with post-traumatic stress (PTS) nationwide, according to […]
I’ve been sober for 10 years. Here’s how I did it.
Hi, I’m Matt Brown. For 18 years, I battled addiction. Over the past decade, my journey through addiction recovery has been life-changing. I’ve learned that recovery is about more than just staying sober — it’s about embracing a new way of living. Here are some key insights that have helped me transform my life. First, […]
ARC, Dickenson County receive $1.7 million to fund Wildwood Health & Wellness Center
Addiction Recovery Care (ARC), Dickenson County Board of Supervisors, and developer Greg May Southwest Properties, LLC today announced that they have been awarded $1.7 million in opioid abatement funds for the planned Wildwood Health & Wellness Center in Southwest Virginia (with plans to secure an additional $1.6 million in the 2026 fiscal year). The Wildwood […]
ARC’s Lawrence Vinson to focus on healthcare compliance and quality in expanded role
As part of their ongoing commitment to compliance and quality care for Kentuckians impacted by substance use disorder, Addiction Recovery Care (ARC) today announced that its Chief of Staff and Chief Quality Officer, Lawrence Vinson, will extend his role to serve also as Chief Compliance Officer. While continuing to ensure maximum quality of care — […]
ARC Shares Helpful Resources to Save Lives
This week, during Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Prevention Week, ARC is shining a spotlight on the vital role evidence-based prevention initiatives play in the fight against the addiction epidemic. Prevention is a critical component in changing the calculus of the addiction crisis. If we can implement effective strategies to reduce […]
ARC’s Liaison Team surpasses significant milestone in fight against substance use disorder
Addiction Recovery Care (ARC) is proud to announce that its Liaison Team has successfully connected over 20,000 individuals to substance use disorder treatment since its inception in 2018. This significant achievement underscores ARC’s unwavering commitment to transforming lives and communities impacted by addiction. “This milestone is more than just a number; it represents thousands of […]
Fentanyl | Most Dangerous Time in History to Use Drugs
Alarming numbers continue to worsen as more Americans than ever grapple with addiction across Kentucky and the nation. Fentanyl is only making matters worse. According to reports, synthetic opioids, including fentanyl, are to blame for at least two-thirds of all overdose deaths. Nationally, deaths resulting from an overdose crossed the 100,000 threshold in 2022. The synthetic opioid […]
ARC named ‘Top 10 Addiction Treatment Company’ nationwide by Healthcare Business Review
Addiction Recovery Care is excited to announce that Healthcare Business Review magazine has recognized ARC as one of the “Top 10 Addiction Treatment Companies” nationwide for 2024. This exclusive list was compiled through nominations from healthcare professionals across the U.S. and detailed evaluation by an expert panel of nationally acclaimed clinical psychologists, psychiatrists, substance abuse […]
Royia Manley joins Addiction Recovery Care as East Region Chief Operating Officer
Addiction Recovery Care (ARC) is excited to welcome Royia Manley as its East Region Chief Operating Officer. As ARC’s East Region Chief Operating Officer, she will oversee operations and ensure quality care for clients in the provider’s eastern service area. Manley is a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor with a decade of experience in addiction […]
