Western State Hospital

Address: 2400 Russellville Road, Hopkinsville, KY 42240 · Map

Phone: (270) 886-6025

Website: chfs.ky.gov

Hospital inpatientDual diagnosisMedicaidMedicarePrivate insuranceTRICARE / VASliding scaleSelf-pay

About Western State Hospital

Western State Hospital, located in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, caters to adults aged 18 and older from 34 counties in the western region, who suffer from severe mental health issues that necessitate hospitalization. The facility accepts individuals who are facing acute symptoms and pose risks to themselves or others. It features various specialized units that provide tailored care based on the unique requirements of each patient, emphasizing both safety and recovery.

The hospital adopts a collaborative, recovery-oriented model that incorporates evidence-based treatments, group therapy sessions, and life skills development to empower patients in managing their symptoms and reclaiming their independence. Initiatives such as the Recovery Mall offer psychoeducational workshops aimed at enhancing coping mechanisms and facilitating a smoother transition to community living, while specialized units cater to more intricate needs, including physical or cognitive difficulties.

Services reported to SAMHSA

Levels of care
Hospital inpatient/24-hour hospital inpatient
Treatment focus
Mental health treatment · Treatment for co-occurring disorders plus serious mental illness (SMI) in adults
Facility type
Psychiatric hospital
Medications used
Nicotine replacement · Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation · Antipsychotics used in treatment of SMI
Treatment approaches
Activity therapy · Cognitive behavioral therapy · Dialectical behavior therapy · Group therapy · Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment · Individual psychotherapy · Abnormal involuntary movement scale
Education and counseling
Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling
Special programs
Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders · Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI)
Ages accepted
Young Adults · Adults · Seniors
Payment accepted
County or local government funds · IHS/Tribal/Urban (ITU) funds · Medicare · Medicaid · Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE) · Other State funds · Private health insurance · Cash or self-payment · State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid · State mental health agency (or equivalent) funds · U.S. Department of VA funds
Payment assistance
Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)
Ownership
State government
Recovery support
Mentoring/peer support
Other services
Chronic disease/illness management · Court-ordered outpatient treatment · Diet and exercise counseling · Family psychoeducation · Intensive case management · Illness management and recovery · Psychosocial rehabilitation services · Case management service · Integrated primary care services · Suicide prevention services · Education services

Facility-provided information

Accreditation
Joint Commission
Care offered
Residential Rehab
Conditions treated
Self-Harm
Therapies
1-on-1 Counseling · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy · Family Therapy · Group Therapy · Life Skills · Psychoeducation · Recreation Therapy
Approaches
Evidence-Based · Individual Treatment
Who it serves
Men · Men and Women · Women
Aftercare
Discharge Planning
Languages
English

Questions to ask Western State Hospital

Also confirm the facility is licensed by Kentucky. If you are withdrawing from alcohol or benzodiazepines, ask about medical detox; do not stop suddenly on your own.

Paying for treatment at Western State Hospital

Western State Hospital reports accepting Medicaid, Medicare, Private insurance, TRICARE / VA, Sliding scale, Self-pay. With Kentucky Medicaid, treatment is usually covered at little or no cost, though some levels of care need prior authorization. Most private plans must cover substance use treatment on terms comparable to other medical care under federal parity law. A sliding fee scale is available, so bring proof of income.

Distance to specialized care from Hopkinsville

Measured from the population center of Christian County, using SAMHSA locator data mapped by FindRehabMap:

See the Christian County treatment map, methadone clinics near Christian County and Suboxone doctors near Christian County.

Frequently asked questions

What services does Western State Hospital offer?

Western State Hospital reports these levels of care to SAMHSA: Hospital inpatient, Dual diagnosis. Call to confirm current services and openings.

Does Western State Hospital accept insurance?

It reports accepting Medicaid, Medicare, Private insurance, TRICARE / VA, Sliding scale, Self-pay. Ask whether your specific plan is in network before admission.

Where is Western State Hospital located?

2400 Russellville Road, Hopkinsville, KY 42240.

How far is the nearest medical detox from Hopkinsville?

From the center of Christian County, the closest program offering medical detox is in Hopkinsville, about 4.9 miles away (straight-line), based on SAMHSA locator data mapped by FindRehabMap.

Other treatment facilities in Hopkinsville

See all 17 facilities in Hopkinsville · Residential · Outpatient · MAT · Accepts Medicaid · Accepts Medicare · Private insurance

Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Facility details come from SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov locator and facility-provided information. Confirm services, availability and payment directly with the facility.

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