Highlands Regional Medical Center
Also known as Behavioral Health
Hospital inpatientDual diagnosisMedicaidMedicarePrivate insuranceSelf-pay
Services reported to SAMHSA
- Levels of care
- Hospital inpatient/24-hour hospital inpatient
- Treatment focus
- Substance use treatment · Mental health treatment · Treatment for co-occurring disorders plus serious mental illness (SMI) in adults · Treatment for co-occurring disorders plus serious emotional disturbance (SED) in children
- Facility type
- Separate inpatient psychiatric unit of a general hospital
- Medications used
- Chlorpromazine · Haloperidol · Aripiprazole · Clozapine · Olanzapine · Olanzapine/Fluoxetine combination · Paliperidone · Quetiapine · Risperidone · Ziprasidone · Nicotine replacement · Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation · Antipsychotics used in treatment of SMI
- Treatment approaches
- Activity therapy · Cognitive behavioral therapy · Couples/family therapy · Group therapy · Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment · Individual psychotherapy · Telemedicine/telehealth therapy · Abnormal involuntary movement scale
- Education and counseling
- Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling
- Special programs
- Seniors or older adults · 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
- Medicare · Medicaid · Private health insurance · State corrections or juvenile justice funds · Cash or self-payment · State mental health agency (or equivalent) funds
- Ownership
- Private non-profit organization
- Other services
- Chronic disease/illness management · Diet and exercise counseling · Family psychoeducation · Illness management and recovery · Case management service · Suicide prevention services · Education services
Questions to ask Highlands Regional Medical Center
- Is my specific plan in network, and do you need prior authorization before admission?
- How long is the typical residential stay, and can family visit?
- If I need medication for opioid or alcohol use disorder, do you prescribe it or refer out?
- Do you treat mental health conditions such as depression or anxiety at the same time?
- Is there a waitlist, and how soon can you do an assessment?
- What happens after the program ends: aftercare, alumni groups or step-down care?
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 Highlands Regional Medical Center
Highlands Regional Medical Center reports accepting Medicaid, Medicare, Private insurance, 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.
Distance to specialized care from Prestonsburg
Measured from the population center of Martin County, using SAMHSA locator data mapped by FindRehabMap:
- Nearest medical detox: Inez, about 1.3 miles
- Nearest methadone clinic (OTP): Paintsville, about 16 miles (8 within 25 miles)
- Nearest buprenorphine (Suboxone) provider: Prestonsburg, about 16 miles (14 within 25 miles)
See the Martin County treatment map.
Frequently asked questions
What services does Highlands Regional Medical Center offer?
Highlands Regional Medical Center reports these levels of care to SAMHSA: Hospital inpatient, Dual diagnosis. Call to confirm current services and openings.
Does Highlands Regional Medical Center accept insurance?
It reports accepting Medicaid, Medicare, Private insurance, Self-pay. Ask whether your specific plan is in network before admission.
Where is Highlands Regional Medical Center located?
5000 KY Route 321, Prestonsburg, KY 41653.
How far is the nearest medical detox from Prestonsburg?
From the center of Martin County, the closest program offering medical detox is in Inez, about 1.3 miles away (straight-line), based on SAMHSA locator data mapped by FindRehabMap.
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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.