Reflecting on Two Years of 988
In the second year since 988 launched, New Vista saw a 38 percent increase in local calls to the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. This amounts to more than 5,000 calls by Central Kentuckians to 988 between July 2023 and July 2024. We attribute the increase in calls to growing awareness around 988 and its 24/7 […]
New Vista Adds Volunteers as Calls to 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Increase Nearly 40 Percent in Central Kentucky
Lexington, KY – August 1, 2024 New Vista saw a 38 percent increase in local calls to 988 in the second year since its launch. This amounts to more than 5,000 calls by Central Kentuckians to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline between July 2023 and July 2024. In response to the growing need, the […]
How to Volunteer with the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is a national resource for individuals facing any kind of mental health challenge. New Vista’s Crisis Team answers the call for Central Kentuckians and is committed to providing local resources and support to all who need it. If you live in Kentucky and are looking for a volunteer opportunity […]
Fully Renovated New Vista Schwartz Center Offers Life-Changing Substance Use Treatment to Kentuckians
Lexington, KY – February 14, 2024 The newly renovated New Vista Schwartz Residential Substance Use Treatment Center in Lexington offers an evidence-based, supportive path to recovery that continues to produce successful outcomes for clients. “This place really saved my life,” said Jess Stiffler, a former Schwartz client who now works as a Peer Support Specialist […]
Residential Treatment that Puts the Client First
The newly renovated New Vista Schwartz Center offers residential substance use treatment to Central Kentuckians looking for an evidence-based, supportive path to recovery. Renovations to the Lexington facility include updated flooring, furniture and appliances in both the men’s and women’s wings. New common areas feature space to gather for support or just relax and connect […]
It’s Time to End the Stigma Around Medications for Opioid Use Disorder
For many people, the path to long-term and successful recovery includes Medications for Opioid Use Disorder or MOUD. These lifesaving medications work by filling brain receptors left empty when removing illicit opioids from the system, according to Andrea Bruhn, New Vista Regional Director of Substance Use Services. The medications used are FDA-approved and have been […]
