Lexington, Kentucky · Since 1989

Putting life's pieces back together, together.

Shepherd's House is a long-term recovery community for men and women working through drug and alcohol addiction — built on caring, sharing, and the belief that people heal in fellowship, not isolation.

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35+ Years of recovery work in Kentucky
12 mo Long-term residential program
350+ Served annually in SAP programs

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Our Story

A Lexington community where people learn to live life sober.

Since welcoming our first resident in 1989, Shepherd's House has been a place where men and women rebuild their lives through structured recovery, accountability, and real human connection.

Recovery here isn't a clinical process — it's a way of life. Residents move through a long-term program built around twelve-step fellowship, peer support, employment, and the rhythms of sober community.

Founded: 1989, Lexington, KY
Approach: Twelve-step · peer support · employment
Who we serve: Adults seeking long-term sobriety

Programs

Long-term recovery, inside and outside our walls.

Residential

Residential Treatment Program

A structured residential program for men 18+ built on responsibility, accountability, and sustained abstinence.

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Community Impact

Community Impact Treatment

Intensive day or evening treatment for adults with counseling, life skills, and aftercare planning.

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SAP Programs

KY Dept. of Corrections SAP

Therapeutic recovery programs inside Kentucky correctional facilities preparing participants for sober re-entry.

Recovery Housing

Long-term Recovery Housing

Therapy, peer support, employment, and step-work over a 12 to 18 month housing path for men and women.

Community

Recovery happens in community — and so does the work that sustains it.

Run for Recovery

Our annual 5K run and 1-mile walk brings together graduates, families, and friends. Pet friendly — bring your four-legged running partner.

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Volunteer

From mentorship to event support, volunteers help residents experience accountability and connection beyond the walls of the program.

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Shepherd's House residents on a community donation outreach trip

Donate

Every contribution helps fund treatment, housing, and aftercare for the men and women working through long-term recovery.

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YouTube

Stories of recovery, restoration, and life change.

Residents in the common room at Shepherd's House — Featured Story **Real testimonies. Real recovery. Real community.**

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Caring, sharing, and helping people learn to live life sober.

Watch real testimonies, conversations, and snapshots of recovery lived out in real life on our YouTube channel.

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I thought my story was over — then it started.

A graduate shares what changed through recovery housing, meetings, and sober support.
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Why brotherhood and structure became my anchor.

Early recovery takes honesty, structure, and people who walk alongside you every day.
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The phone call that finally cracked everything open.

Recovery often begins with one conversation, one referral, and one decision toward a different future.
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Accreditations

Recognized for excellence in recovery care.

Shepherd's House meets rigorous state and national standards for substance use treatment, recovery housing, and community programming across Kentucky.

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Best of Kentucky 2026
COA Accredited through 2027
KY Licensed AOD Entity
KYARR Recovery Housing Certified

Testimonials

Voices from the Shepherd's House community.

Thanks to Shepherd's House I'm finally sober. They taught me how to live a sober life and introduced me to a great community who walked along with me in my journey.

The Shepherd's helped me transform my life, along with so many others. Grateful to be a part of this organization.

It's a safe place to stay sober.