Addiction can affect nearly every part of your life. What may begin as occasional drinking or drug use can slowly turn into something that feels harder to control. Over time, substance use can change how you think, feel, and function from day to day. It can affect your health, mood, relationships, job, and sense of stability.
When that happens, it is not simply a matter of willpower. It is a sign that professional addiction treatment may be needed.
Many people in Kentucky and across the country are living with the same kind of pain and uncertainty. The good news is that treatment can help you step out of that cycle.
At Yonder Behavioral Health in Berea, treatment is designed for people living with substance use disorders, including those who also need support for co-occurring mental health concerns. Yonder offers addiction treatment, aftercare support, and dual diagnosis care, with medication-assisted treatment available for certain clients entering treatment after detox.
Perhaps your drinking or drug use started recreationally, or only in times of great stress, but now it is more frequent, and it is starting to take over your life. Don’t wait to reach out; you don’t have to do this alone. We are here to help.
It is not always easy to tell when use has crossed the line into a substance use disorder. Some people assume they have to hit a dramatic low point before treatment makes sense. That is not true. Addiction can look different from one person to the next, and severity can vary. Still, there are common signs that use may be adversely affecting your life.
You may need treatment if you:
If these patterns are showing up in your life, treatment may be a wise next step. The earlier you get help, the better your chance of a successful recovery.
Yonder Behavioral Health treats a range of substance use disorders. Our team provides compassionate, comprehensive, and personalized addiction treatment that meets you where you are. Because no two experiences with addiction look exactly the same, treatment should reflect your needs, history, and recovery goals.
Alcohol is one of the most common substances people struggle with, partly because it is legal and widely available. That can make it easy to downplay the problem at first. Over time, though, alcohol misuse can affect your mood, judgment, sleep, memory, and physical health.
Alcohol addiction can also strain relationships and create problems at work or at home. Some people become withdrawn, while others become more reactive or unreliable. If drinking feels harder to control than it used to, treatment can help you begin rebuilding stability.
Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid that carries a very high risk of overdose. Even small amounts can be dangerous, and many people do not always know when fentanyl is mixed into another substance. That unpredictability makes its risks even more serious.
Fentanyl addiction can develop quickly and often brings intense cravings and physical dependence. Recovery usually requires structure, support, and careful planning. For clients entering treatment after detox, MAT may be part of the treatment process when appropriate.
Heroin is an illegal opioid that can be smoked, snorted, or injected. It creates a strong euphoric effect, but it also carries serious risks, including overdose, infection, physical dependence, and lasting harm to your health and daily functioning.
Many people with heroin addiction feel trapped between cravings and withdrawal. Life can quickly start revolving around avoiding sickness and trying to get through the day. Residential treatment can provide the support and structure needed to step out of that cycle and focus on recovery.
Methamphetamine, or meth, is a highly addictive stimulant that can create short-term bursts of energy and confidence. But those effects often come with major consequences. Meth use is commonly linked to anxiety, agitation, paranoia, sleep loss, and major changes in mood and behavior.
Over time, meth addiction can damage both physical and mental health. It may also affect work, relationships, and daily responsibilities. Treatment can help you stabilize, begin healing, and start rebuilding a healthier routine.
Prescription drug misuse can involve opioid painkillers, benzodiazepines, stimulants, and other medications. Some people begin with a legitimate prescription and gradually become dependent. Others misuse medications that were never prescribed to them. Because these drugs come from medical settings, it can be easy to minimize the risk.
Even so, prescription drug misuse can lead to addiction, health problems, and growing instability in daily life. You may also feel shame because the problem began differently than street drug use. Treatment can help you address the pattern honestly and move forward with support.
Opioids include heroin, fentanyl, and many prescription pain medications. While they are often used for pain relief, they can also create a sense of relief or euphoria that leads to misuse. Over time, opioid use can change brain chemistry and create strong physical dependence.
Opioid addiction often affects every part of life, from relationships and finances to physical safety and emotional well-being. The risk of overdose is especially serious in today’s drug supply. For many people, treatment followed by aftercare can provide a safer path forward.
For some people, addiction is only part of the picture. Substance use and mental health conditions often overlap, including anxiety, depression, trauma, and mood-related symptoms. When only one issue is addressed, recovery can feel much harder to maintain.
Yonder Behavioral Health treats co-occurring disorders with substance use as the primary focus of care. That means treatment can address addiction while also helping you work through the mental and emotional challenges connected to it. This kind of integrated support can help create a stronger foundation for recovery.
Yonder Behavioral Health offers residential treatment and aftercare services. For people who need a structured setting away from everyday triggers and stressors, residential treatment can provide a strong starting point. Aftercare then helps support the next phase of recovery once primary treatment has ended.
Residential treatment gives you a chance to step away from the environment where substance use may have been reinforced. Instead of trying to manage everything alone, you are in a setting built around recovery. Yonder BH offers low-intensity (ASAM 3.1) and high-intensity (ASAM 3.5) residential addiction treatment. The level of care is based upon a clinical assessment of your personal treatment needs.
This level of care may be especially helpful if:
Residential treatment is not about judgment. It is about creating enough safety, structure, and support for healing to begin.
Aftercare helps you carry the progress you made in treatment into everyday life. Returning home can bring back stress, old routines, relationship challenges, and other triggers, which is why ongoing support matters. Yonder BH’s aftercare program is designed to help you stay connected to recovery, strengthen relapse prevention skills, and build a plan for long-term stability after residential treatment.
This level of support may be especially helpful if:
Aftercare is not a final step that leaves you on your own. It is continued support that helps you stay grounded, connected, and moving forward in recovery.
Yonder offers a range of therapies and wellness supports that address both substance use recovery and emotional healing. Treatment may include DBT and CBT to help you build healthier coping skills and change unhelpful thought patterns, along with individual therapy, group therapy, family therapy, and anger management. Yonder also incorporates art therapy, yoga, meditation, and outdoor or experiential therapy, including activities such as hiking and time in outdoor recreation areas, so recovery can involve more than talk therapy alone.
That broader approach matters because healing is not one-size-fits-all. Some people need structured clinical support, while others benefit from movement, reflection, family involvement, or hands-on ways to reduce stress. Nutrition counseling, access to a fitness gym, involvement in the softball team, and support from an on-site chiropractor can also help you rebuild healthy routines and care for your body as recovery moves forward.
Yonder Behavioral Health does not provide detox services. However, medication-assisted treatment (MAT) may still be part of your treatment plan if you come into residential care after detox and it is clinically appropriate. This can be especially relevant for people recovering from alcohol or opioid use.
This is an important distinction. MAT is not about replacing one substance with another. It is a treatment tool that may help reduce cravings, support stability, and improve your ability to engage in care when used responsibly and under professional guidance.
Seeking addiction treatment is a big step. Yonder Behavioral Health provides residential addiction treatment for residents of Berea and surrounding communities. When you contact us, we provide clear information and honest guidance.
Yonder Behavioral Health is located at: 330 Hotel Ct, Berea, KY 40403
Berea can offer something many people need during recovery: space to slow down, step away from chaos, and focus on what comes next. If your life has been shaped by alcohol or drug use, Yonder BH can help you begin restoring structure, health, and hope.
A substance use disorder is a medical condition where alcohol or drug use becomes hard to control and continues despite negative consequences. It can affect your body, mood, thinking, relationships, work life, and ability to manage daily responsibilities.
You may need treatment if you are experiencing cravings, loss of control, withdrawal symptoms, repeated relapse, or ongoing problems caused by substance use. You do not have to wait until everything falls apart to ask for help.
Yes. Many people live with both a substance use disorder and a mental health condition such as anxiety, depression, or trauma-related symptoms. This is often called dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorders, and treating both together can support stronger long-term recovery.
Sometimes, yes. It depends on the substance you have been using, how long you have been using it, and whether withdrawal could be dangerous. Yonder BH does not provide detox on site, but some clients may enter residential treatment after detox and continue care with appropriate support, including MAT when clinically indicated.
Addiction can make life feel smaller, heavier, and harder to manage, but it does not have to define your future. Whether you are struggling with alcohol, opioids, meth, heroin, fentanyl, or prescription drug misuse, help is available.
Yonder Behavioral Health in Berea offers residential addiction treatment, dual diagnosis support, and aftercare designed to help you move toward lasting recovery. If you are ready to take the next step, contact us online or call (859) 715-1116, today. We are here to help.
Franklin Bland serves as Executive Director of Yonder Behavioral Health, bringing more than a decade of experience in the substance use disorder treatment field and a longstanding commitment to developing strong, compassionate teams.
Franklin holds a Bachelor of Health Administration from Capella University and has served in a variety of leadership roles throughout the SUD treatment field. He is intimately familiar with processes from the first call, to the ride to the next step in the recovery journey for those he has the honor of providing care for. Prior to entering healthcare, he spent approximately 20 years building and managing teams in the construction industry. Together, these experiences have shaped a leadership style centered on accountability, collaboration, mentorship, and the belief that exceptional client care begins with a cohesive and supported staff.
As a Mandt-trained leader, Franklin places a strong emphasis on trauma-informed care and expects staff interactions with patients to reflect dignity, respect, compassion, and an understanding of each individual’s experiences. He is passionate about mentoring employees, developing future leaders, and helping team members identify opportunities to advance in their own careers.
Franklin believes effective treatment must respect client autonomy, individual choice, and person-centered care. He recognizes that recovery is deeply personal and that there is no single path that works for everyone.
“Not all recovery looks the same, and every human deserves the chance to recover.”
As Executive Director, Franklin works to foster a culture in which compassionate care and accountability go hand in hand. He places a high value on interdepartmental collaboration and believes every department has a role in creating an environment where clients can feel safe, respected, and empowered to pursue lasting recovery.
Dr. William Cooke is the Medical Director of Yonder Behavioral Health, an inpatient facility dedicated to providing comprehensive and compassionate care for individuals struggling with substance use disorders. With over two decades of experience in addiction medicine, Dr. Cooke leads the clinical team with a focus on evidence-based practices and patient-centered care.
As a board-certified expert in both Family Medicine and Addiction Medicine, Dr. Cooke brings a holistic approach to treatment, integrating medical, psychological, and social support to address the complex needs of individuals on their journey to recovery. Under his leadership, Yonder BH emphasizes a “whole-person” philosophy, ensuring that each patient receives tailored treatment plans that foster long-term recovery and overall well-being.
Dr. Cooke is also a Fellow of the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM), reflecting his commitment to advancing the field of addiction medicine through continuous learning, advocacy, and collaboration. He is dedicated to creating a safe, supportive, and effective environment where patients can begin their path to healing.
Norma Edwards is an accomplished Human Resources professional with more than 30 years of experience across human resources leadership, employee relations, recruitment, compliance, and organizational development. She has a proven track record of establishing and strengthening HR departments, developing effective systems and processes, and partnering with organizational leadership to support a strong and positive workplace culture.
Currently, Norma serves as Director of Human Resources at Yonder Behavioral Health / Aspen BHC, where she is an active member of the Leadership Team. She oversees all aspects of human resources and plays an integral role in supporting organizational compliance and operational effectiveness.
Throughout her career, Norma has successfully led human resources initiatives within new, rapidly growing, and established organizations. She is particularly experienced in building HR infrastructure from the ground up, developing effective policies and processes, and establishing collaborative partnerships with leaders throughout an organization.
Her professional experience spans the behavioral health, nonprofit, and hospitality industries, providing her with a broad perspective on workforce management, organizational culture, and employee engagement.
Jordan serves as the Director of Nursing at Yonder Behavioral Health and is passionate about helping individuals find hope, healing, and lasting recovery. She believes that every person deserves to be treated with dignity, compassion, and respect, especially during life’s most challenging moments.
Throughout her nursing career, Jordan has been dedicated to supporting individuals on their journey toward better health and wellness. Her approach is grounded in empathy, understanding, and the belief that meaningful connections can make a lasting impact on recovery.
Jordan is passionate about creating a supportive environment where patients feel safe, valued, and empowered to make positive changes in their lives. She is equally committed to encouraging teamwork, growth, and compassion among those who have the privilege of caring for others.
A strong advocate for recovery-focused care, Jordan believes in meeting people where they are and supporting them every step of the way. Her dedication to helping others and commitment to Yonder Behavioral Health’s mission continue to inspire patients and colleagues alike.
“I believe that every person deserves hope, compassion, and the opportunity to heal. Recovery is a journey, and it’s an honor to walk alongside individuals as they rediscover their strength and potential.”
Joshua Sherbert is a Kentucky native and serves as Program Director at Yonder Behavioral Health. He is passionate about creating a strong recovery culture built on connection, accountability, and support. Joshua believes in meeting people where they are while challenging them to recognize what they are capable of.
What he enjoys most about his work is building meaningful connections, developing a strong team, and watching people begin to believe in themselves as they build a better life through recovery.
Keisha Jones, LCSW, is an experienced behavioral health leader and licensed clinical social worker specializing in substance use disorder treatment, clinical operations, and patient-centered care. She earned her Master of Social Work degree from Campbellsville University, providing the foundation for a career dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families impacted by mental health and substance use disorders.
With extensive experience in clinical leadership, Keisha has a strong background in developing high-performing teams, supervising and supporting clinicians, improving clinical programming, and maintaining high standards of quality and regulatory compliance. Her experience includes overseeing multidisciplinary clinical services, strengthening treatment programs, and promoting evidence-based, person-centered approaches to care.
Keisha is passionate about creating treatment environments where both patients and professionals can thrive. Her leadership approach emphasizes collaboration, accountability, compassion, and open communication while maintaining a strong commitment to clinical excellence.
Throughout her career, Keisha has remained dedicated to advancing the quality of behavioral health and addiction treatment and helping individuals build meaningful, sustainable lives in recovery.
