Harris Center Crisis Residential Unit

201 22nd Street, Ashland, KY 41101

Est. 1965 2 care levels
(833) 567-5838 Free · Confidential · 24/7

Key Facts About Harris Center Crisis Residential Unit

  • Location: Ashland, KY
  • Levels of Care: Residential Rehab, Co-Occurring Mental Health
  • Insurance: Accepts 24 providers including Aetna, Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield
  • Therapies: 1-on-1 Counseling, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Group Therapy, Life Skills and more
  • Help Available: Call (833) 567-5838 for free insurance verification and placement assistance

About Harris Center Crisis Residential Unit

The Crisis Residential Unit (CRU) serves as a short-term alternative to hospitalization or a step-down program for adults experiencing a psychiatric crisis that cannot be managed in an outpatient setting. Designed for Harris County residents with serious behavioral health conditions, this voluntary program helps individuals stabilize and regain control over their mental health.
CRU provides a structured, supportive environment for 10–14 days, allowing patients to adjust to medications and receive intensive therapy. Referrals come from hospitals, agencies, and clinical providers—self-referrals are not accepted.
The program offers medication management, therapy, nursing services, and care coordination, along with group skills training on problem-solving, communication, life skills, anger management, and chemical dependency education. The goal is to help individuals develop coping strategies, prevent future crises, and reintegrate into the community.
With its less restrictive, home-like setting, CRU provides a bridge between hospitalization and independent living. By addressing both immediate stabilization and long-term recovery, the program helps individuals regain stability while reducing unnecessary hospital stays, empowering them to move forward in their recovery.

Evidence-Based Context: According to SAMHSA's National Survey on Drug Use and Health (2023), approximately 48.7 million Americans aged 12 or older had a substance use disorder in the past year. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) emphasizes that treatment programs combining behavioral therapy with medication-assisted approaches show the highest rates of sustained recovery. Facilities like Harris Center Crisis Residential Unit provide structured pathways to evidence-based care. Sources: SAMHSA NSDUH 2023, NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.)

Who This Center Serves

Men Men and Women Women

Amenities & Features

Outdoor Lounge
Recreation Room
Lounge
Outdoor Space
Internet
TV

Services Offered

Substance use treatment Mental health treatment Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Outpatient Residential/24-hour residential
Fluphenazine Haloperidol Loxapine Perphenazine Aripiprazole Brexpiprazole Clozapine Olanzapine Olanzapine/Fluoxetine combination Paliperidone Quetiapine Risperidone Ziprasidone Nicotine replacement Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation Antipsychotics used in treatment of SMI
Cognitive behavioral therapy Dialectical behavior therapy Group therapy Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment Individual psychotherapy Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
Crisis intervention team Psychiatric emergency onsite services Psychiatric emergency mobile/off-site services Psychiatric emergency walk-in services
Private non-profit organization
Community Mental Health Block Grants Community Service Block Grants Medicare Medicaid Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE) Other State funds Private health insurance State corrections or juvenile justice funds Cash or self-payment State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid State mental health agency (or equivalent) funds State welfare or child and family services funds U.S. Department of VA funds
Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)
Veterans Active duty military Members of military families Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI)
Screening for tobacco use
HIV testing Metabolic syndrome monitoring Testing for Hepatitis C (HCV) Laboratory testing
Mentoring/peer support
Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling
Smoking permitted in designated area
Young Adults Seniors
Vaping permitted in designated area
Assertive community treatment Chronic disease/illness management Court-ordered outpatient treatment Diet and exercise counseling Supported employment Case management service Integrated primary care services Suicide prevention services

What to Expect at Harris Center Crisis Residential Unit

1. Initial Assessment

A clinical team evaluates your history, needs, and goals to create a personalized plan.

2. Active Treatment

Evidence-based therapies including 1-on-1 Counseling and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, typically 14 days.

3. Progress & Recovery

Regular progress reviews, skill-building sessions, and adjustment of your treatment plan.

4. Aftercare Planning

Continued support, relapse prevention strategies, and connections to community resources for lasting recovery.

Understanding Your Treatment Options

Choosing the right treatment facility is one of the most important decisions in the recovery journey. Research published by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) shows that treatment duration, therapeutic approach, and aftercare planning are the three strongest predictors of long-term sobriety.

Harris Center Crisis Residential Unit offers 2 distinct levels of care, allowing patients to step through treatment intensities as they progress. This continuum-of-care model — moving from higher to lower intensity — is recommended by SAMHSA as the gold standard for addiction treatment.

The facility utilizes 6 evidence-based therapeutic modalities. According to NIDA research, combination therapy approaches that integrate behavioral interventions (such as 1-on-1 Counseling and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) with holistic support show significantly improved outcomes compared to single-modality programs.

Under the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act, most commercial insurance plans are required to cover substance abuse treatment. Harris Center Crisis Residential Unit works with 24 insurance providers. Call (833) 567-5838 to verify your specific coverage and learn about out-of-pocket costs before admission.

Contact Information

201 22nd Street, Ashland, KY, 41101

Quick Facts

Program14 days
Capacity6-15 beds
FocusThis center treats mental heal...
Insurance24 accepted

Free 24/7 Helpline

(833) 567-5838

Insurance verification · No obligation

Levels of Care

Available treatment intensities

Treatment Philosophy

Evidence-Based Holistic Individual Treatment Medical

Conditions & Substances Treated

Alcohol Co-Occurring Disorders Drug Addiction Benzodiazepines Cocaine Ecstasy Heroin Methamphetamine Psychedelics

Verify Your Insurance Coverage

Free verification · Know your costs before you commit

(833) 567-5838
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Frequently Asked Questions

Harris Center Crisis Residential Unit accepts 24 insurance providers including Aetna, Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield, Bright Health, CareFirst. Coverage varies by plan. Call (833) 567-5838 for free verification.

Harris Center Crisis Residential Unit offers Residential Rehab, Co-Occurring Mental Health, with therapies including 1-on-1 Counseling, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Group Therapy, Life Skills. Plans are individualized.

Costs vary by level of care, duration, and insurance. Most major insurance is accepted. Call (833) 567-5838 for a free cost estimate.

Yes. Browse all centers in KY or call (833) 567-5838 for recommendations.

Treatment starts with a comprehensive assessment, then a personalized plan with individual therapy, group sessions, and evidence-based methods. Programs typically last 14 days. Aftercare planning ensures ongoing support.

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