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SUN Behavioral Kentucky

Erlanger, KY

SAMHSA Verified Joint Commission

in Erlanger, KY.

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About SUN Behavioral Kentucky

SUN Behavioral Kentucky, located just 10 miles south of Cincinnati, offers treatment for substance use disorders, mental health disorders, and co-occurring disorders in children, adolescents, adults, and seniors. The hospital provides a full continuum of specialized care, including detox, inpatient care, day hospital services, and outpatient treatment.
Treatment methods include a combination of evidence-based approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and experiential therapies like recreational therapy. Medication-assisted therapy can help ease substance withdrawal symptoms. Other treatments used in SUN Behavioral programs include life skills training, stress management, relapse prevention, mindfulness, yoga, and wellness.
Treatment for adolescent-specific mental health challenges includes evidence-based practices like psychopharmacology and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Teen-specialized psychiatrists and psychologists collaborate to help struggling teens find continued, long-term recovery.

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.

Insurance & Payment Accepted

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Contact & Location

Address

820 Dolwick Drive, Erlanger, KY 41018

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Facility direct line

(859) 340-8974

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does SUN Behavioral Kentucky accept Medicaid?
SAMHSA data does not list Medicaid among this facility's accepted payment types. Call (859) 340-8974 directly to confirm — coverage may have changed since the last SAMHSA sync. You can also browse other KY centers that accept Medicaid.
What level of care does SUN Behavioral Kentucky offer?
Does SUN Behavioral Kentucky have specialized programs?
SAMHSA data does not list specialized populations. The facility may still offer specialty tracks — confirm directly.
What therapy methods does SUN Behavioral Kentucky use?
Specific therapy approaches are not listed in SAMHSA data. Contact the facility for clinical details.
How do I start treatment at SUN Behavioral Kentucky?
Call the facility directly at (859) 340-8974 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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