Kentucky Alliance of
Recovery Residences
We Are Kentucky’s Unified Voice for Recovery Housing
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Stay up to date with the latest happenings in the recovery community across the Commonwealth.
Certification Process
Everything you need to know about NARR standards, state laws and regulations, and how to begin the KYARR certification process.
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Our Mission
The mission of the Kentucky Alliance of Recovery Residences is to promote and expand access to high-quality recovery support services in Kentucky through recovery housing certification, advocacy, and education.
FAQs
Answers to the questions we hear most often from recovery housing operators, residents, and community partners. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, feel free to reach out through our contact link above!
Is certification required?
Yes, per KRS 222.502, recovery residences must be certified by a Cabinet for Health and Family Services approved certifying organization. There are three approved certifying organizations, KYARR, Oxford House, and the Kentucky Recovery Housing Network.
Are there exceptions?
Yes, under KRS 222.502, there are two exceptions. First, recovery residences that are part of the Recovery Kentucky Program administered by the Kentucky Housing Corporation are exempt. Second, recovery residences that are owned or operated by an entity affiliated with a religious institution organized under 26 U.S.C. § 501(c) for charitable religious purposes are also exempt—but only if that entity is partially or fully exempt from compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. § 12187) or the Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C. § 3607). However, this exemption does not apply if the residence accepts Medicare or Medicaid funds.
How much does certification cost?
It is currently offered at no cost but will have an associated cost in the future
How long does certification take?
This is dependent on many factors but generally takes between two and five months
How do I file a complaint?
Grievance forms are available on this site, and there is a link to file a complaint at the top of this page. However, we can only investigate complaints related to certified recovery housing. Residences operating without certification are outside of our authority and should be reported to the local municipality. That said, we do collaborate with local municipalities to develop and promote model ordinances that support enforcement of the certification requirement.
How do I start a recovery home?
Our friends at the Fletcher Group have created a great guide on implementing rural recovery housing but can be used in non-rural regions as well. This can be found here: https://www.fletchergroup.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/FLETCHER-GROUP-RCOE-HOW-TO-BUILD-RURAL-RECOVERY-HOUSING-2022.pdf
Is there funding available to start a recovery home?
There are no statewide programs for recovery housing expansion at this time, however, you may find success reaching out to private funding sources. From an operational standpoint, in a typical recovery residence, income is derived from a mixture of program fees collected from residents and fundraising efforts by the operator. services such as an Alcohol or Other Drug Entity license.
Does Medicaid pay for recovery housing?
Generally, no, Medicaid does not pay for recovery housing as a stand alone.
How do I get involved?
Sign up for our newsletter using the link below and follow us on Facebook. We host a monthly open call to discuss a range of topics and are also forming regional coalitions that meet monthly to address local issues and share resources and knowledge.