UK HealthCare’s SMART Clinic Offers Addiction and Mental Health Care
Asking for help with substance use can be difficult, but figuring out where to turn shouldn’t be. The Supportive Mental Health and Addiction Recovery Treatment Clinic provides addiction treatment alongside psychiatric and routine healthcare.
- Patients can self-refer or receive a provider referral and typically be seen within three days.
- Treatment can address alcohol and substance use disorders, including opioids, benzodiazepines, cocaine, and methamphetamine.
- Care plans are tailored to individual needs, integrating primary care, therapy, medication management, and mental health support.
Dr. Danielle Anderson and Dr. Gopalkumar Rakesh noted that the addiction specialists at the SMART Clinic handle substance use alongside any physical or mental health issues that might influence a person’s healing journey. Patients can receive addiction treatment, psychiatric care, primary care, therapy, and medication management through the program.
The clinic treats people experiencing alcohol and substance use disorders, including disorders involving opioids, benzodiazepines, cocaine, and methamphetamine. Treatment can also address conditions such as depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, and bipolar disorder.
This approach recognizes that substance use does not always occur in isolation. Because previous trauma and psychological issues often fuel addiction or complicate the healing process, the facility weaves mental health services directly into its recovery program.
Most importantly, patients do not need a referral to seek care at the facility. Patients can self-refer or receive a provider referral and typically can be seen within three days.
During scheduling calls, employees gather details regarding a caller’s substance background and treatment expectations to connect them with the most suitable specialist. At the initial visit, individuals sit down with key personnel from the support staff to evaluate their requirements and establish a plan for the future.
Steps to take when seeking help for addiction include recognizing the need for help, talking to a healthcare professional, finding the right treatment and support, and building a support system. The clinic is located at UK HealthCare’s Fountain Court facility at 245 Fountain Court in Lexington, with appointments available by calling 859-562-2356.