By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky
Isaiah House, the Commonwealth’s largest Christ-centered nonprofit addiction recovery organization, announced its partnership with Lexington Rescue Mission to launch a first-in-the-nation community health center for all Kentuckians, especially those experiencing homelessness, food insecurity or struggling with substance use disorder.
“We are thrilled to team up with Isaiah House to pioneer this new facility and to bring vital services to the hurting people in the greater Lexington area,” said Lexington Rescue Mission Executive Director Laura Carr. “The Isaiah House Community Health Center will allow us to empower our neighbors to have faith in their futures by creating a place where everyone can feel loved, valued and cared for.”
The joint venture at 535 West Second Street in Lexington will offer wrap-around services, including primary care, counseling, parenting classes, intensive outpatient programs, dental services and an on-site pharmacy. The facility is set to open in September of this year.
“This is going to be an unrivaled resource for the Commonwealth,” added Nick Wren, Isaiah House CEO. “Our partnership with Lexington Rescue Mission is shaping the future of care for our brothers and sisters in need. We’re so proud of the work we’re starting here, and we are excited to bring this groundbreaking resource to Kentuckians.”
Congressman Andy Barr joined in celebrating the announcement today.
“Our Commonwealth is particularly hard-hit by the consequences of substance use disorder. This new one-of-a-kind community resource will be invaluable to families, friends, and neighbors in search of help,” Congressman Barr said. “It is imperative that we meet Kentuckians where they are and provide them with the proper resources to address addiction. Isaiah House and the Lexington Rescue Mission are saving lives, restoring families and empowering people to re-enter the workforce. Their work will benefit Kentuckians for generations to come.”
Of note, after fundraising to support the project, Lexington Rescue Mission contracted Reliance Works, a second-chance employer for people in recovery, to complete the construction of the facility.
