Nonprofits Team Up for Outpatient Health Center in Lexington
Isaiah House and Lexington Rescue Mission Unite to Offer Comprehensive Care
LEXINGTON, Ky. – In a significant move to address addiction recovery and overall health in central Kentucky, Isaiah House, Kentucky’s largest nonprofit addiction recovery organization, is collaborating with the Lexington Rescue Mission to open its first outpatient health center in Lexington.
CEO of Isaiah House, Nick Wren, explained, “The premise of this health center is to eliminate all barriers so anyone who needs help can walk through these doors and get it.” Wren added, “Our heart is to serve whoever needs it.”
Access to Timely Treatment
The new health center is designed to ensure rapid access to treatment, which is a cornerstone of effective recovery services. “If we are going to do the work that we believe we are called to do in helping them reintegrate successfully and find, what our mission terms, lifelong success in their recovery, we need to do the work of maintaining that connection,” Wren emphasized.
Isaiah House operates **seven residential treatment centers across the Commonwealth**, and many of their clients originate from Fayette County. Wren highlighted that having a robust local support system could offer much-needed comfort for former clients returning home.
Stories of Transformation
Anthony Bennett, a graduate of Isaiah House’s 11-month transformation program, knows firsthand the power of such support. “If you want to live, you have to keep your health up,” Bennett shared. “When I was so lost in the madness, I did not care about my health.”
Bennett recounted his transformation: “I was a lost soul there for a while. I was so down and out, and I prayed to God, and this is where he led me.” Post-recovery, he stressed the importance of getting health back on track. “I’ve got a good family, my own place. I’ve built everything back up,” he said.
Beyond Basic Care
The Lexington Rescue Mission sees the new center as offering much more than just healthcare services. Laura Carr, the executive director, noted that the facility will operate alongside Jubilee Jobs, which will enable a comprehensive continuum of care for those in need.
“We also have Jubilee Jobs on site, so between the three of our ministries, it’s going to really provide a comprehensive continuum of care for people who are in need,” Carr remarked.
Looking Ahead
Wren disclosed that the project is on track, aiming to open within the next **60 days**. In the meantime, anyone in need can always reach out to the Isaiah House for assistance or guidance.
This partnership between Isaiah House and the Lexington Rescue Mission symbolizes a proactive step towards creating a supportive community fabric, breaking down barriers to essential health services and providing a holistic approach to recovery.
The initiative aligns well with the shared mission of both organizations to assist individuals struggling with substance use disorders and other challenges. As the opening day approaches, the anticipation within the community grows, with many viewing it as a beacon of hope and a critical resource for long-term recovery and reintegration.
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