Comprehensive Mental Health Support Where It’s Needed Most
The SHARE Mental Health Program at Hope Center in Lexington, KY provides essential psychiatric care, counseling, and supportive services for individuals experiencing homelessness, mental health challenges and addiction. SHARE—Support, Housing, Advocacy, Recovery, and Empowerment—serves as a vital safety net for some of the community’s most vulnerable residents.
About SHARE
Since its founding, SHARE has worked to break down barriers that keep individuals with serious mental illness from receiving consistent treatment. Our mission is to provide integrated care that addresses both behavioral health and housing instability. Through licensed clinicians, case managers, and peer mentors, SHARE offers a compassionate, structured environment for recovery.
Services Offered
Participants in SHARE benefit from a wide range of mental health services, including:
- Psychiatric care with medication management.
- Individual and group counseling for trauma, depression, anxiety, and co-occurring disorders.
- Peer-led support groups that build community and reduce isolation.
- Case management to connect clients with housing, recovery programs, and healthcare partners.
Addressing Homelessness & Mental Health
Mental illness and homelessness are often deeply intertwined. Many clients come to SHARE facing both psychiatric needs and unstable housing. By providing clinical care alongside housing navigation and recovery support, SHARE addresses the root causes that prevent long-term stability.
Every year, many Kentuckians receive Medicaid-supported mental health or addiction treatment, while others engage in syringe exchange programs statewide. SHARE is part of this larger safety net, ensuring Lexington residents have access to care when it matters most.
Pathways Beyond SHARE
Recovery is not one-size-fits-all. SHARE helps individuals transition into:
- Housing programs for long-term stability.
- Addiction recovery programs, including residential and outpatient services at Hope Center.
- Healthcare partnerships, ensuring continuity of psychiatric and medical care.
By connecting participants with broader resources, SHARE empowers clients to reclaim independence and rebuild their lives.
How You Can Help
The SHARE program thrives through community support. You can help by:
- Donating to expand access to care.
- Advocating for mental health and housing initiatives.
- Volunteering to support program operations or client services.
Your support ensures that those living with mental illness and homelessness in Lexington have a path forward.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does SHARE stand for?
SHARE stands for Support, Housing, Advocacy, Recovery, and Empowerment.
Who is eligible for SHARE services?
Individuals experiencing homelessness or housing instability with mental health challenges may qualify for SHARE.
Does SHARE provide medication support?
Yes. Psychiatric care and medication management are core services within the program.