Shepherds House

What Shepherds House does

Shepherds House Inc. is a Lexington, Kentucky-based 501(c)-class nonprofit founded in 1989 that provides substance use disorder treatment across Central Kentucky. Its core programs include (1) a 12-18 month phased Recovery Housing Program for men and women (separate facilities) charging $125-$650 weekly/monthly, built on a Therapeutic Community (TC) model with 12-step integration, individual and group therapy, and required employment; (2) a Community Impact Treatment Program (IOP/day-reporting) licensed by the Kentucky Office of Inspector General, offered as a court-ordered alternative to incarceration; and (3) Substance Abuse Programs (SAP) operating inside county detention centers in Boyle, Grant, Shelby, and Franklin counties, serving 350+ inmates annually with 35 hours/week of phased evidence-based programming over six months. In 2025 the organization expanded its clinical acuity with Inpatient Treatment at ASAM Levels 3.5/3.1 (30-day male) and an IOP-with-housing program for women.

The business model combines per-resident housing fees (subscription/recurring, $125/week for early phases, $500-$650/month for later phases), a one-time $250 intake fee, government county contracts for correctional SAP and community impact programming, donations (PayPal, e-commerce shop), and proceeds from the annual Run for Recovery 5K held at Keeneland since 2000. The organization distributes services through direct residential delivery, outpatient programming at multiple sites, and correctional-facility partnerships, with admissions that are voluntary and referral-driven from courts, correctional systems, and behavioral health partners including The Ridge Behavioral Health System. No funding rounds, M&A, or technology platform are disclosed; the operating model is human-delivered clinical care rather than a technology-enabled service. Shepherd's House is governed by a Board of Directors (Chairman Reynolds Bell, Treasurer Brad Pickrell, Legal Counsel Andrew Bryson) and led since January 2016 by President/CEO Jerod Thomas (M.Ed., CADC, formerly Deputy Administrator at WestCare Kentucky).

Name

Shepherds House

Legal name

Shepherd's House Inc.

Website

https://shepherdshouseinc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Shepherds House is a Lexington, Kentucky-based nonprofit founded in 1989 that provides phased recovery housing, intensive outpatient, and correctional substance abuse programs for adult men and women across Central Kentucky, serving roughly 70 residents and 350+ inmates annually.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Housing

NAICS

Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (62322), Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Substance Use Rehabilitation (Inpatient Rehab) (HLAFACAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Substance Use Disorder Prevention & Recovery Services (BPAGACAE), Substance Use Recovery & Harm Reduction Support Services (BPAGAEAO), Residential Mental Health Treatment Centers (HLAFACAC)

Keywords

• Substance use recovery
• Recovery housing programs
• Intensive outpatient treatment
• Correctional substance abuse programs
• Therapeutic community model

Headquarters

HQ city

Lexington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Recovery Housing Rent: Residents pay weekly or monthly rent across program phases, including room, board, and full programming. Phases include Orientation ($125/week), Phase 1 ($125/week), Phase 3 ($500/month), and Graduate Housing ($650/month).
2. Intake Fees: One-time intake fee of $250 for all new clients entering the recovery housing program.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Shepherds House delivers long-term substance use disorder treatment and recovery housing services to adult men and women across Central Kentucky. Core offerings include a 12-18 month phased Recovery Housing Program, an Intensive Outpatient Program (Community Impact Treatment Program), and six-month Substance Abuse Programs delivered inside county detention centers, all built on a Therapeutic Community model that integrates 12-step programming, CBT-based individual and group therapy, employment assistance, and on-site medical oversight.

Product overview

Shepherds House is a substance use disorder treatment organization offering a portfolio of integrated recovery programs. The core offerings include a 12-18 month Recovery Housing Program with phased levels (Orientation, Phase 1-3, and Graduate Housing), an Intensive Outpatient Program (Community Impact Treatment Program), and Substance Abuse Programs (SAP) in correctional facilities. The organization operates multiple campuses across Central Kentucky and serves adult men and women. Programs are structured around 12-step principles, individual and group therapy, employment assistance, and Therapeutic Community models. The organization also hosts the annual Run for Recovery fundraising event.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Recovery Housing Program A 12-18 month structured transitional residential program for adult men and women (separate housing) that promotes personal responsibility, accountability, and sustained abstinence from mind-altering substances through a phased approach including 12-step programs, therapy, and employment assistance. Pricing tiers include Orientation ($125/week), Phase 1 ($125/week), Phase 3 ($500/month at Lyndhurst Apartments), and Graduate Housing ($650/month), plus a $250 intake fee.
• Community Impact Treatment Program (IOP) A six-month intensive outpatient program serving males and females in Boyle County as an alternative to jail sentencing, providing evidence-based treatment, 12-step programming, group and individual therapy using CBT, vocational assistance, and access to Medicaid services, with capacity for up to 60 clients.
• SAP Programs (Substance Abuse Programs) Six-month intensive programs serving 350+ inmates in correctional facilities in Boyle, Grant, Shelby, and Franklin counties, comprising 35 hours of phased evidence-based programming weekly based on the Therapeutic Community (TC) model.
• Inpatient Treatment Level 3.5 and 3.1 (30-Day Male) Inpatient treatment program in Lexington, KY delivering ASAM Level 3.5 and 3.1 clinical services for adult male clients over a 30-day duration.
• IOP with Housing (Women) Intensive outpatient program combined with housing for women, launched in Lexington, KY in 2025.

Quantifiable outcome

• 12-18 month structured program completion leads to sustained sobriety and successful community re-entry
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• The Ridge Behavioral Health SystemcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Proud partner of The Ridge Recovery Housing at Waller, established in 2019. The Ridge Behavioral Health System is a mental health facility located in Lexington, KY 40509. This partnership provides integrated recovery housing services for individuals transitioning from mental health and substance use treatment.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves18 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/ShepHouse89
• Facebookfacebook.com/TheShepHouse
• Instagraminstagram.com/shepherds_house89
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/shepherdshouse

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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