Crisis Resources in Lexington, Kentucky
When addiction reaches a crisis point, knowing where to turn can save a life. Lexington has local and national crisis resources available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Whether you are experiencing a personal crisis, witnessing an overdose, or trying to help a loved one, immediate support is available.
Crisis Hotlines
If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health and substance use crisis support: New Vista Crisis Line at (859) 233-0444 provides local 24/7 crisis intervention for Fayette County residents. The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is available by calling or texting 988 from anywhere in the United States. SAMHSA National Helpline at 1-800-662-4357 provides free referrals to treatment facilities 24/7. The Kentucky Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222 can assist with overdose situations.
Overdose Response
If you suspect an opioid overdose — characterized by slow or stopped breathing, blue lips or fingertips, unresponsiveness, and pinpoint pupils — call 911 immediately. Administer naloxone (Narcan) if available. Place the person on their side in the recovery position to prevent choking. Stay with the person until emergency services arrive. Kentucky's Good Samaritan Law provides limited legal protections for people who call 911 to report an overdose. Do not let fear of legal consequences prevent you from calling for help.
Intervention Services
When someone you love is struggling with addiction and refusing to seek help, a professional intervention may be the catalyst for change. Professional interventionists guide families through a structured, compassionate confrontation that presents the consequences of continued substance use while offering a clear path to treatment. Effective interventions are carefully planned, include close family members and friends, have a treatment option arranged in advance, and are conducted with empathy rather than anger.
Family Support and Resources
Addiction affects the entire family, not just the person using substances. Al-Anon and Nar-Anon meetings in Lexington provide support for family members and loved ones of people with substance use disorders. Family therapy during treatment helps repair relationships and establishes healthier communication patterns. The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department and Voices of Hope also offer resources and referrals for families affected by addiction.
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