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Alpha Ministries Reach Rescue & Restore is a faith-based, 501(c)(3) nonprofit located in Shepherdsville, KY. With a mission to provide a haven of hope, healing, and spiritual growth, the organization supports men who are struggling with substance addiction and related life-challenges.
Definition of Abstinence: Abstinence at Alpha Ministries means completely avoiding all mood-altering substances, including alcohol, illegal drugs, and any misused prescription or over-the-counter medications. Residents must remain fully sober at all times, both on-site and off-site. This includes: • No alcohol • No illicit drugs • No prescription medication misuse • No vaping THC or CBD products • No synthetic or “legal high” substances • No possession of paraphernalia Abstinence also means committing to a lifestyle of recovery, honesty, accountability, and making choices that support long-term sobriety.
Populations Served
Priority Population
- Age
- Adult
- Gender
- Male
- Veterans/Military
- Preferred Language
- English
- Disabled
- Deaf or Hard of Hearing
- Intellectual or other Developmental Disability
- Other Mental Disability
- Current Mental Health Diagnosis
- Correctional/Legal
- Allows individuals with correctional history
- Arson
- Assault
- Battery
- Felony Status
- Home Incarceration
- Parole
- Probation
- Co-occurring Mental Health Disorder
- Homeless & Housing Insecure
- Indigenous People
- Re-entry population
Accreditation and Licensure
NARR
Service Types
Recovery Housing
Recovery Types
Accepting Patients
Not Accepting Patients
- Recovery Housing
- Health Education Services
- Family Therapy
- Case Management
- Anger Management Services
- Individual Therapy
- Clinical Group Therapy
- Support Groups
- Therapeutic Community
- Group Therapy
Policies
Tobacco Policy
Medication Policies
- Medication Policy Alpha Ministries Reach, Rescue & Restore is a drug- and alcohol-free recovery program. All medications brought into the residence must be declared, verified, and approved by staff prior to admission. 1. Approved Medications ● Residents may only take medications that are prescribed to them personally and are non-narcotic. ● No controlled substances or medications containing narcotics, habit-forming substances, or mind-altering chemicals are allowed. ● Over-the-counter (OTC) medications must be approved by staff before use and stored according to program procedures. 2. Medication Storage and Administration ● All medications are to be stored in the designated, secure area by Alpha Ministries staff. ● Residents are not permitted to keep medications in their rooms or on their person unless specifically approved for life-sustaining purposes (e.g., inhaler, EpiPen, insulin). ● Staff will document, dispense, or supervise self-administration of medication as appropriate. 3. Medication Changes ● Any new prescriptions or medication changes must be reported to staff immediately. ● Residents must provide updated prescription documentation for all changes. 4. Prohibited Medications ● Narcotic pain medications (opioids), benzodiazepines, barbiturates, medical marijuana/THC products and any habit-forming or mood-altering medications are strictly prohibited. ● MAT/MOUD: Alpha Ministries does not support the use of MAT/MOUD medications such as Suboxone, Methadone, or similar drugs. Applicants requiring MAT will be referred to programs that can support those needs. Alpha Ministries focuses on faith-based, abstinence-based recovery. ● Staff will provide residents with a list of approved medications upon request. 5. Non-Compliance ● Failure to report, properly store, or comply with the medication policy may result in: ● Immediate confiscation of the medication ● Loss of privileges or program dismissal By signing the Intake Packet Consent & Acknowledgement Form, the resident confirms they understand and agree to abide by the Medication Policy.
- Self Administered
Rules & Policies
- Typical stay is 6–12 months, depending on the resident’s progress.
Payment and Amenities
- Self-Pay
- Cash
- Credit
- Personal Check
- Money Order
- Payment Plan
- Treatment Scholarship
From $400.00/Month
House
Facility Type
- Non-profit
House Type
Other Structure Type
Beds and Baths
38 Beds | 5 Baths
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible building entrance and common area
Residential Requirements
Required Chores
Required House Meetings
Has Curfew
Correctional History
We do not accept individuals convicted of the following or associated with the following legal circumstances:
- Allows individuals with correctional history
- Arson
- Assault
- Battery
- Felony Status
- Home Incarceration
- Parole
- Probation
Contact the house for more information about legal exceptions
Transportation
Taxi or Rideshare (Uber, Lyft, etc.)
Free parking for own vehicle
In house transportation
Personal vehicles allowed with some restrictions
Additional Services & Programs
- Employment Assistance
- Housing Assistance
- Peer Support / Peer Recovery Program
- Life Skills Development
- Family Planning Services
- Parenting Classes
- Education Support
- Faith Based Programs
- Legal services
- Reading & Writing Support
- 12 Step Program
- Alcoholics Anonymous
- Celebrate Recovery
- Recovery Support Programs (SMART, MOUD, etc.)
- Clothing Program
Application Process
Screening Required