Kentucky Alliance of Recovery Residences - KYARR

05/15/2026

🎉 BIG KYARR NEWS! 🎉

Please join us in congratulating Clear View Behavioral Health and Shepherds House as the two newest organizations with KYARR-certified recovery residences!

Because of their commitment to quality recovery housing, KYARR's network has expanded to 105 certified houses, supporting more than 1,500 beds for people in recovery across the Commonwealth.

👏 Thank you, Clear View Recovery and Shepherd’s House, for raising the bar and helping expand access to safe, supportive, recovery-oriented housing in Kentucky.

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03/09/2026

Congratulations to Eastern Care Homes in Elizabethtown for becoming KYARR/NARR certified for its two houses for pregnant and parenting women (PPW) as Level 3/Type S recovery residences. These houses support pregnant women who suffer from substance use issues. The program is operated by Communicare. For more information, go to: https://www.communicare.org/

02/18/2026

📣 Calling all recovery housing owner-operators in Lexington and the surrounding area! 🏠💙

KYARR is excited to help amplify the Fayette County Coalition of Recovery Housing and invite you to join this important local table. These monthly meetings are a chance to connect with other operators, share resources, problem-solve challenges, and strengthen recovery housing across our community.

✅ Next Coalition Meeting:
📅 March 12
🕐 1:00 PM
📍 Carver Center (522 Patterson Street, Lexington, KY 40508)

If you operate recovery housing in Fayette County (or nearby), we hope you will show up, bring your voice, and be part of the solution.

📩 Questions? Contact: [email protected]

02/16/2026

Congratulations to RiverValley Behavioral Health in Owensboro for certifying three new recovery homes for women and pregnant and parenting women (PPW) through KYARR/NARR as Level 3/Type S recovery homes. RiverValley operates 4 additional NARR certified homes for men, women, and PPW in Owensboro. RiverValley is a designated regional Community Mental Health Center, serving Daviess, Henderson, Ohio, Union, McLean, Hancock, and Webster counties since 1967. They offer a full range of mental health services and supports, in addition to substance use treatment, and specialized care for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities to adults, children, adolescents, and their families. For more information, go to: https://www.rvbh.com/

02/15/2026

Congratulations to The Lighthouse Sober Solutions in Elizabethtown for certifying 2 new residences for men as Level 3/Type S KYARR/NARR recovery homes. The Lighthouse has five other NARR certified houses for both men and women in Elizabethtown where they also offer PHP, IOP, OP, individual therapy, peer support, and targeted case management services. For more information about the Lighthouse, go to: www.thelighthousesoberliving.org.

02/13/2026

Register for NARR's Free Monthly call-in events

NARR hosts a variety of free calls, each focusing on specific topics. All are open to anyone, but registration is required for each series. Here's how:

Learning Community:

3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Eastern, third Wednesday of each month.
Our Learning Community highlights best practices in the operation of recovery residences. Each session begins with a short guest presentation, followed by participant discussion.
Register, here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_qXzxIewwTVOGaTc9BwZ4Tw #/registration

Healing Together:

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Eastern, second Friday of each month.
This monthly webinar is an opportunity for operators of recovery homes dedicated to parents with children to come together in a supportive community and learn from qualified speakers. It will provide a space for attendees to share their questions, resources, and experiences, uplifting operators doing similar work throughout the US.
Register, here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Y1tc2BjDQK6hO5xCpsJgCQ #/registration

This monthly webinar will allow operators, or potential operators, of recovery homes for parents with children to come together in a supportive community and learn from qualified speakers. It will provide a space for attendees to share their struggles, questions, resources, and experiences, lifting....

02/12/2026

The Administration for Children and Families’ Healthy Marriage & Responsible Fatherhood program and the HHS Center for Faith is catching up with the grantees of Healthy Marriage and Responsible Fatherhood Programs. Sign up now to join our discussion “Celebrating Healthy Relationships and Responsible Fatherhood” on Tuesday, February 24th at 2PM ET and learn more about how these grantees are making a positive impact on the health of relationships throughout the country!

These programs strengthen families, promote responsible parenting, and improve family economic stability. In 38 states, grantees help interested adults and youth build stronger relationships, marriages, father-child engagement, and families.

Register now for this interesting conversation at:

02/04/2026

Today, we met with Senator Reggie Thomas of Lexington to discuss his proposed Senate Bill 33. We truly appreciate his openness and the thoughtful conversation about safety, confidentiality, and why these details matter in effective recovery housing.

As written, SB 33 included provisions that would have made recovery residence addresses a matter of public record. Senator Thomas listened to the concerns that led Kentucky’s recovery housing statutes to limit address sharing strictly to local government, law enforcement, and emergency services.

We are grateful he has agreed to amend the bill and remove the public-record language, so recovery residences can continue to make their own choice about whether to publicize their address.

Thank you, Senator Thomas, for partnering with us to support safe, ethical, and respectful recovery housing in Kentucky.

02/03/2026

Congratulations to Open Door House of Refuge in Lexington on becoming a KYARR/NARR Level 3 / Supervised recovery residence. Their home provides housing for 3 couples (6 people total). Open Door HOR provides holistic care through psychotherapy, primary medical services, and evidence-based Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) for opioid use disorders. Their services include spiritual enrichment, personalized case management, mentoring, and job readiness training. Their commitment is to help each resident achieve their fullest potential and lead a life of dignity and purpose. For more information, go to: https://www.opendoorhor.org/

01/31/2026

Informing Research Gaps:
Recovery Capital Insights from Emerging Adults and Families

Please help us spread the word about the Justice-involved and Emerging Adult Populations (JEAP)'s final forum, co-sponsored by the Collaborative Hub for Emerging Adult Research (CHEARR). This 90-minute virtual forum, Informing Research Gaps: Recovery Capital Insights from Emerging Adults and Families, will take place on Wednesday, February 18th, and will explore critical gaps in recovery capital among emerging adults and their families, featuring panelists with lived experience to offer invaluable insights.
Recovery capital refers to the internal and external resources that help individuals initiate and maintain recovery. Emerging adults have unique recovery needs, yet few studies focus on this population. This forum will feature panelists with lived experience who will explore what emerging adults wish they and their families knew about recovery capital and how family support influences recovery, providing researchers, providers, and community members with practical insights to inform future studies and recovery support services.

Forum details:

Date: Wednesday, February 18th, 2026
Time: 12:30–2:00pm PT / 1:30–3:00pm MT / 2:30–4:00pm CT / 3:30–5:00pm ET
Format: Virtual 90-minute session

To register, go to:

CHEARR & JEAP Initiative Forum Informing Research Gaps: Recovery Capital Insights from Emerging Adults and Families Wednesday, February 18, 2026 12:30-2:00 PM PT / 1:30-3:00 PM MT / 2:30-4:00 PM CT / 3:30-5:00 PM ET Register Here Note: After you register, our team will add you to the calendar invita...