Lifeline Press Release, 7/14/2021

For the first time in its history, Lifeline Recovery Center has been licensed and accredited by two separate agencies, affirming its commitment to excellence in treatment for alcohol and drug addiction.

In May, the residential treatment program was licensed for 29 beds at the men’s campus and 16 beds at the women’s campus as an inpatient Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment Entity by the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Human Services. In July, it was licensed by the cabinet for outpatient services. Lifeline’s nine-month program includes three phases of residential and outpatient treatment.

Also, this month, Lifeline received three-year accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities following a recent survey. CARF International says the accreditation indicates Lifeline conforms to treatment standards and represents a commitment to improving the quality of lives of its clients.

Executive director Ashley Miller said the two licenses and accreditation are Lifeline’s firsts.

“We have worked many years to achieve these milestones,” she said. “Meeting the strict standards for licensure and accreditation is a wonderful affirmation of our recovery program and reflects the commitment to excellence from our staff and volunteers. It is a stamp of approval to give our clients and their families confidence in the treatment we offer.”

Lifeline Recovery Center is a Christ-centered recovery program for those dealing with life-controlling addictions. Started in 2004 in Paducah, Ky., the program has served more than 2,000 people with a 63 percent success rate of sobriety after one year. Each year, about 150 people benefit from the 12-step Celebrate Recovery program, structured lifestyle changes, Bible study, counseling, volunteer service at community organizations, job skills training and employment. The nine-month program relies on a staff of 15, including many graduates, and 75 volunteers, as well as contracted professional counseling services. It is a nonprofit organization, depending on charitable donations for more than 75 percent of its budget. Most clients come from Western Kentucky.