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Rivendell Behavioral Health

Bowling Green, KY

SAMHSA Verified Joint Commission Inpatient PHP MAT Dual Dx Telehealth

Inpatient · PHP · MAT · Dual Dx center · in Bowling Green, KY · Accepts Medicaid · Medicare · Private · TRICARE · Serves adolescents, seniors.

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About Rivendell Behavioral Health

Rivendell Behavioral Health is a comprehensive mental health and substance use treatment facility, offering a multidisciplinary approach to care. They offer 3 levels of care: a residential program, an intensive outpatient program (IOP), and a partial hospitalization program (PHP). Their programs are age-specific and broken down into children and adolescents (ages 4-17) and adults (18+). Rivendell’s multidisciplinary staff provide a range of services and therapies rooted in the medical approach. Staff members include psychiatrists, nurses, social workers, therapists, teachers, and dietitians. Rivendell’s certified special education teachers provide education services for children and adolescents in the residential program, helping them continue their academic studies while in treatment. Rivendell is a 12-Step based program and those with substance use disorders have the option of attending an onsite program to support their recovery journey.

Classified as psychiatric hospital. private for-profit organization. Primary focus: substance use treatment, mental health treatment.

This listing is sourced from the SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Data last synced: April 2026. Always verify current programs and insurance directly with the facility.

Quick Facts

Programs, populations, and payments verified via SAMHSA.

Level of care
Inpatient · PHP · MAT · Dual Dx · Telehealth
Service settings
Hospital inpatient/24-hour hospital inpatient, Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Therapy approaches
Activity therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Couples/family therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Group therapy, Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment, Individual psychotherapy, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
Age groups
Children/Adolescents, Young Adults, Adults, Seniors
Special populations
Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED)
Medications used
Chlorpromazine, Haloperidol, Aripiprazole, Lurasidone, Olanzapine, Quetiapine, Risperidone, Ziprasidone, Nicotine replacement, Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation + 1 more
Emergency services
Psychiatric emergency walk-in services
Facility operation
Private for-profit organization

Insurance & Payment Accepted

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Medicaid
Medicare
Private insurance
TRICARE / VA
Self-pay / Cash
Sliding scale

Full list from SAMHSA: IHS/Tribal/Urban (ITU) funds; Medicare; Medicaid; Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE); Private health insurance; State corrections or juvenile justice funds; Cash or self-payment; State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid; State welfare or child and family services funds

Contact & Location

Address

1035 Porter Pike, Bowling Green, KY 42103

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Facility direct line

(501) 382-1789

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Rivendell Behavioral Health accept Medicaid?
Yes. According to SAMHSA data, Rivendell Behavioral Health accepts Medicaid. Coverage specifics (copays, prior authorization) depend on the specific KY Medicaid plan. Call (501) 382-1789 to verify your benefits.
What level of care does Rivendell Behavioral Health offer?
This facility offers: Inpatient, PHP, MAT, Dual Dx, Telehealth. Service settings include: Hospital inpatient/24-hour hospital inpatient, Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment. Primary focus: 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.
Does Rivendell Behavioral Health have specialized programs?
Yes — this facility offers programs for: Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED).
What therapy methods does Rivendell Behavioral Health use?
Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Activity therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Couples/family therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Group therapy, Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment, Individual psychotherapy, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy, Abnormal involuntary movement scale.
How do I start treatment at Rivendell Behavioral Health?
Call the facility directly at (501) 382-1789 for an intake assessment. Our free 24/7 helpline (+1 (205) 973-2878) can also help you compare programs, verify insurance, and navigate options. No physician referral is required.
Is treatment confidential?
Yes. Federal law (42 CFR Part 2) provides strict confidentiality protections for substance use treatment records — stricter than HIPAA. Records cannot be disclosed without written consent, even to family, employers, or law enforcement.
What happens when you call? (general intake process)

Most treatment centers follow a 4-step intake: (1) confidential assessment — substance history, mental health, insurance, preferences (protected by 42 CFR Part 2); (2) insurance verification — facility contacts your plan to confirm coverage and out-of-pocket costs; (3) level-of-care recommendation — clinical staff match you to detox, residential, PHP, IOP, or outpatient based on severity; (4) admission typically within 24–48 hours. Timing varies by facility and bed availability.

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Sources & References

  • SAMHSA — Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Source of facility programs, services, and accepted payments.
  • SAMHSA — NSDUH, 2023.
  • CMS — Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA).
  • 42 CFR Part 2 — Confidentiality of SUD Patient Records.

Facility data last synced: April 2026. Editorial policy.

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