City: Louisville, KY

Category: Health Care

Telephone: (502) 589-4313

Address: 101 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Description: Seven Counties is not a government agency, but rather a private, not-for-profit corporation that is the state-designated regional behavioral health and developmental services center for Bullitt, Henry, Jefferson, Oldham, Shelby, Spencer, and Trimble counties of Kentucky. By state statute, it is responsible for comprehensive planning and resource allocation in community mental health, substance abuse treatment, and developmental services for its region. Aside from individuals abusing alcohol and drugs or those with developmental disabilities, Seven Counties specializes in the treatment of children with severe emotional disturbances and people with severe mental illnesses, such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and chronic depression. A 24-hour crisis and information line is available at (800) 221-0446.