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Graves County Substance Abuse Resources
“Recognizing that you need assistance with substance use is a brave and crucial first step. Asking for help is not a sign of weakness but a sign of strength and determination to reclaim control over your life. You don’t have to face this journey alone. Reach out to trusted friends, family members, or healthcare professionals who can offer understanding and support.
William H. Fuller Memorial Substance Abuse Treatment Center
Location: 1525 Cuba Rd., Mayfield, KY
Services: Outpatient, intensive outpatient, and residential substance abuse treatment, mental health services, crisis services
Contact: (270) 247-2588
Emerald Therapy Center – MAYFIELD
Location: Mayfield, KY
Services: Addiction outpatient services, substance abuse professionals, corporate crisis response, workplace wellness, executive life-coaching
Contact: (270) 534-5128
Location: Kirksey, KY
Services: Twelve-step program, addiction recovery, long-term programs
Contact: (270) 489-2594
BrightView Benton
Location: Benton, KY
Services: Outpatient addiction treatment, medication-assisted treatment, individual counseling, group therapy, co-occurring disorder treatment
Contact: (833) 510-4357
Website: https://www.brightviewhealth.com (Offers Telehealth)
Location: Somerset, KY
Services: Outpatient addiction treatment, medication-assisted treatment, individual counseling, group therapy, co-occurring disorder treatment
Contact: (833) 510-4357
Website: https://www.brightviewhealth.com (Offers Telehealth)
West Kentucky Drug and Alcohol Intervention Services, LLC – Marshall County
Location: Bention, KY
Services: Outpatient alcohol and drug treatment, DUI certification, batterers intervention program, group and individual therapy
Contact: (270) 247-4212
Website: http://www.wkdaservices.com
Four Rivers Behavioral Health-Lakes Office
Location: Murray, KY
Services: Outpatient and intensive outpatient services for substance use disorders and mental health, medication management
Contact: (270) 753-6622
Website: http://www.4RBH.org (Offers Telehealth)
Emerald Therapy Center, LLC – MURRAY
Location: Murray, KY
Services: Addiction outpatient services, substance abuse professionals, corporate crisis response, workplace wellness
Contact: (270) 534-5128
Website: http://www.emeraldtherapycenter.com (Offers Telehealth)
Lifeline Recovery Center Women’s Campus
Location: Paducah, KY
Services: Christ-centered residential treatment for women with drug and alcohol addiction
Contact: (270) 448-0961
Website: http://lifelinerecoverycenter.org (Offers Telehealth)
Location: Paducah, KY
Services: Outpatient care for individuals with substance use disorders, integrated physical and behavioral healthcare, medication-assisted treatment
Contact: (270) 441-0030
Website: http://www.sperohealth.com
Lifeline Recovery Center Men’s Treatment Center
Location: Kevil, KY (23.1 miles from Mayfield)
Services: Christ-centered residential treatment for men with drug and alcohol addiction
Contact: (270) 443-474
Website: http://lifelinerecoverycenter.org (Offers Telehealth)
Emerald Therapy Center, LLC – VILLAGE SQUARE
Location: Paducah, KY (23.5 miles from Mayfield)
Services: Addiction outpatient services, substance abuse professionals, corporate crisis response, workplace wellness
Contact: (270) 534-5128
Website: http://www.emeraldtherapycenter.com (Offers Telehealth)
BHG Paducah Treatment Center
Location: Paducah, KY (23.5 miles from Mayfield)
Services: Outpatient treatment for opioid use disorder, medication-assisted treatment, counseling services
Contact: (270) 443-0096
Website: http://www.bhgrecovery.com
Dr. John W. Brazzell – KentuckyCare
Location: Paducah, KY (24.1 miles from Mayfield)
Services: Medication-assisted treatment for opioid addiction, comprehensive opioid response with twelve steps (COR-12)
Contact: (270) 908-4260
Website: http://kentuckycare.net
JourneyPure – Paducah
Location: Paducah, KY (24.3 miles from Mayfield)
Services: Addiction treatment services, systems of care, outpatient programs
Contact: (850) 542-3822
Website: https://journeypure.com/outpatient/paducah/
Edgewater- Paducah
Location: Paducah, KY (24.7 miles from Mayfield)
Services: Residential treatment program for males with substance use disorders, 12-step approach, community living environment
Contact: (270) 415-5155
Website: http://edgewaterrecovery.com (Offers Telehealth)
West Kentucky Drug and Alcohol Intervention Services, LLC – McCracken County
Location: Paducah, KY (24.8 miles from Mayfield)
Services: Outpatient alcohol and drug treatment, DUI certification, batterers intervention program, group and individual therapy
Contact: (270) 247-4212
Website: http://www.wkdaservices.com
Centerpoint Recovery Center for Men
Location: Paducah, KY (24.8 miles from Mayfield)
Services: Long-term substance use treatment facility for adult males
Contact: (270) 444-3640
No website provided
Four Rivers-Paducah
Location: Paducah, KY (24.9 miles from Mayfield)
Services: Outpatient and intensive outpatient services for substance use and co-occurring disorders, Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) available
Contact: (270) 442-7121
Website: http://www.4RBH.org
Blessing Box Locations
- First Methodist Church
- West Broadway
- Sedalia Elementary School
- Wingo Elementary School Northside Baptist Church Graves County Health Department has 2 Boxes Folsomdale Fire Dept
- Fancy Farm Church
- Davis Apts by Kess Park
- Primera Iglesia Baptist Hispanic Church
- Across from Lowes High School
- Kiwanis Park
- Symsonia Baptist Church
- Stella Country Market, Community Financial Services Bank CFSB
- Cuba Baptist Church
- All 4 Housing Authorites
SUPPORT GROUPS
Alcoholics Anonymous Area 26 (Kentucky)
West Kentucky Drug and Alcohol Intervention Services:
– Monday, Noon: Hope and Action Group
– Monday, 6:30 PM: Acceptance Group
– Wednesday, Noon: Hope and Action
- Wednesday, 5:00 PM: Together Never Alone Women
– Thursday, Noon: Hope and Action Group
– Friday, Noon: Hope and Action Group
– Location: 1325 US-45, Mayfield
J U Kevil Foundation:
– Tuesday, 7:00 PM: Tuesday Night Discussion Group
– Friday, 8:00 PM: Mayfield Group
– Location: 1900 S 10th St, Mayfield
Autumn Ridge/ R6:
– Tuesday, Noon: Hope and Action Group
– Thursday, 7:00 PM: Hope and Action
– Saturday, 7:00 PM: Hope And Action Group
– Location: 4880 KY-121, Mayfield
Fancy Farm Group:
– Sunday, 8:00 PM: Fancy Farm Group
– Wednesday, 7:00 PM: Fancy Farm Group
– Location: The old school, KY-339, Mayfield
Please note that the locations and times provided are subject to change, so it’s always a good idea to verify the details with the respective organizations or support groups.
- Grace Life Church
- Location: Mayfield, KY (6.0 miles from Mayfield)
- Category: Group Celebrate Recovery
- Contact: Bridget Coleman
- Meeting Time: Sunday 6:30 PM
- Address: 100 WK&T Technology Drive Bld 800 Mayfield, Kentucky 42066
- Contact: 270-356-6292
- There are now 5 Community Narcan Distribution locations:
Graves County Health Department416 Central AvenueGraves County Sheriff’s Office1002 Paris Road Suite 6 (in the plaza)Mayfield Police Department900 Commonwealth DriveMayfield Fire Station #21001 West BroadwayMayfield Fire Station #31001 S. 10th StreetPrevent a fatal overdose, carry narcan
Do You Love Someone Who is Struggling With Addiction?
Watching someone you love in the throes of an addiction can be devastating. The fact that you are reading this means that you care enough about the person to go out of your way to help. That may make the difference between life and death for your loved one.
Any addiction is dysfunctional and disruptive not only in the addict’s life but to anyone connected to this person. For families of addicts, feelings of fear, shame, anger, guilt, frustration and confusion over a loved one’s addiction can cause deep anxiety, sleepless nights, and even physical illness. The emotional distress family members suffer is often compounded by the belief that they somehow caused or contributed to their loved one’s addiction or that they could have done something to prevent it. No doubt you have also felt love for the addict.
Living With an Alcoholic/Drug Addict Often Results in Co-dependent Behavior.
Often times, the presence of an addiction is mistakenly viewed as a problem of the identified individual alone and not as a family disorder. Family members, just like the addict, experience pain and dysfunction as a result of the addiction. That’s called codependency. Family members of addicts are often viewed as codependents. “Co” from Webster’s dictionary means “together, with, or joint.” Dependent is defined as “influenced, controlled, or determined by something else. (the addiction)” A codependent is someone whose life is intertwined with the addicted person. Unknowingly their attitudes and actions enable the addict to continue their behavior. By enabling the addict, a dysfunctional pattern of interaction within the family contributes to the dysfunction in one’s own life. Codependents often feel that if they can only control the disease, everything will turn out OK. Codependents usually start off trying to help the addict by giving support and trying to reward the desired behaviors. When encouragement and reward do not work, the codependent changes strategies and delivers subtle threats. These threats quickly escalate, culminating in the ultimate threat of all, leaving the relationship. This threat is usually withdrawn, leaving the codependent feeling helpless and guilty. The investment in controlling the disease is so great because they not only want to save their loved one but also their self-esteem is at risk.
Common Roles Played in a Substance Abuse Family
Family members often take on certain roles within the family system. These roles are not set in stone and family members often take on different roles at different times in their life. Some of the most common roles are:
Enabler: The enabler is usually the individual emotionally closest to the addict. They watch over, protect and hide things to “help” the addict.
Hero: Usually the oldest child in the family takes on, or is given, the role of the hero. They are often perceived as being helpful within the family. Getting attention early in their life gives them a partial sense of worth and they often continuously strive to achieve approval and recognition. The hero is often the beacon of the family and represents for the family what is right with the family. Underneath the successful and confident exterior lies a sense of inadequacy and guilt. Part of these feelings are a result of the hero’s inability to fix the family and the addict.
Scapegoat: The scapegoat is often the second child in the family. Since much of the family attention has been directed to the hero, the scapegoat gains attention by acting out and getting in trouble. Since they perceive they can never get the praise the hero receives, negative attention is better than receiving no attention at all.
Lost Child: The lost child is usually the middle child in the family. By the time the lost child enters the family, the family members are too preoccupied with their own behaviors and roles to allow for quality time. The lost child is often shy, introverted and withdrawn. Since they never had the opportunity to learn to socialize within the family, they find making friends difficult. To cope, the lost child turns inward and develops a fantasy life. The lost child is particularly vulnerable to the development of an addiction as they often use alcohol or drugs to comfort themselves.
Mascot: The mascot is usually the last one born into the family. The way they receive attention is to be funny, cute, and entertaining. When there is pain in the family they divert attention through making light of the situation. The mascot finds difficulty with growing up because they have been rewarded for their childlike behavior. Since they have not been taken seriously in the family they often grow up feeling unimportant and inadequate.
Coping with an Alcoholic or Drug Addict
Often times, family member or friends plagued by addiction don’t know what to do. Do you remain silent and stay with them or confront them and leave? Should you use tough love or tread gently?
If there is someone in your life that is having problems with drugs or alcohol remember that you didn’t cause the addiction, nor can you cure it, but you can contribute to the recovery of a loved one. You cannot change their behavior, only your own. Below are some tips.
• Don’t regard Alcoholism/Chemical Dependency as a family DISGRACE. Recovery from this disease can and does happen.
• Don’t nag, preach, or lecture. Chances are they have already told themselves everything you can tell them. They will take just so much and shut out the rest. You may only increase their need to lie or force them to make promises they cannot possibly keep.
• Don’t do for the alcoholic/chemically dependent persons what they can do for themselves….or that which must be done by themselves. You cannot take their medicine for them. Don’t remove the problem before they can face it, solve it, or suffer the consequences.
• Begin to understand and live ONE DAY AT A TIME.
• Begin to learn the facts about this disease and the role that you have in it.
• Be willing to assume responsibility for your own life completely and abandon any attempt to change him/her – even for their own good. Stop trying to manage their lives and begin to manage your own.
• Hold On. Change is never easy. The addict will probably accuse you of abandoning them, put guilt trips on you, or even threaten you. You must realize that this is because the addict does not want the current situation to change, no matter what they say. They need your help to continue the way they have been living, and losing you means they may have to face up to their problems they have been avoiding with their substance of choice. You are not responsible for them, their choices, or their actions, only your own.
• Take care of yourself. Remember that you choose how to live your life, and you make choices of how you react to what happens to you. It’s not your fault that someone else has an addiction. But you don‘t have to allow that person to negative impact your life because of their actions.