1.What items can or should I bring to the hospital with me?
Items that should be brought to the hospital:
•  Undergarments
•  Socks
•  Shirts
•  Pants/Shorts
•  Pajamas
•  Tennis Shoes (1 pair)
•  Long sleeve shirt/sweatshirt
•  Coat
•  Toiletries: shampoo, conditioner, hairbrush, toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, lotion
* Bring enough items for 1 week - laundry services available on each unit.
* Lincoln Trail Behavioral Health System has a strict policy on restricted items to be brought into the hospital due to the safety of our patients. See a list of contraband items.

2. What is the length of stay?
The length of stay varies for each individual. The treatment team decides length of stay based on clinical information. All of our programs are short term except for the Willows program, which has a length of stay of 6 – 9 months.

3. How do I get to Lincoln Trail Behavioral Health System?
Click here for directions to our building.

4.What are the visitation hours?

Tuesday Footsteps Unit Track A
(Tracks assigned by Therapist)
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Adolescent Female Unit and Willows Unit
7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Wednesday Military Unit
6:30 pm – 7:45 pm
Thursday Adolescent Male Unit
7:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Footsteps Unit Track B
(Tracks assigned by Therapist)
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Friday Adult Unit
6:30 pm – 7:45 pm
Saturday Military Unit
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Footsteps Unit Track A
(Tracks assigned by Therapist)
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm

Adolescent Female Unit & Willows Unit
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Sunday Adult Unit
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Footsteps Unit Track B
(Tracks assigned by Therapist)
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm

Adolescent Male Unit
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

5. How do I contact someone if they are in the hospital?
Every person that is admitted to our facility is given an ID#. This number must be used when attempting to call or visit someone at the hospital. Anyone trying to contact an adolescent must first be on an approved contact list from the guardian.

6. Do you accept adult Medicaid?
No, the state of Kentucky does not approve freestanding psychiatric hospitals to accept adult Medicaid. A medical hospital with a psychiatric unit will be able to accept adult Medicaid.

7. Are you currently accepting employment applications?
Applications are available Monday – Friday at 3909 South Wilson Road, Radcliff or can be downloaded by clicking here. Applications are held on file for 6 months. If a position fitting your qualifications is available, the Director of Human Resources will contact you.

8. What do former patients and their families say about Lincoln Trail Behavioral Health System?

  • "My heartfelt thanks to you for your kindness and help you offered to my daughter.  She came home with a sense of peace and hope.  I know how dedicated and helpful you all are at Lincoln Trail Behavioral Health System.  Thank you for starting a process for us.  The road ahead is long but you were a light on our journey. "
  • "I’m writing to compliment you on your excellent staff.  Every single person there was so considerate and pleasant.  There is no way to single out one person, because each one was very helpful and respectful to me in my recovery.  I can’t thank them enough for their thoughtfulness, and I appreciate them more than I can say.  I would also like to thank the cafeteria workers as they were always polite and friendly – plus the food was tasty. "
  • "I would like to extend my gratitude to all the staff at Lincoln Trail.  You have helped me in my journey to get better.  The kind faces and warm hearts have at least gotten me confident to continue treatment.  In Intensive Outpatient, I have accepted things I never would have anywhere else.  I will never forget my time at Lincoln Trail.  Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart for everything you have done for me. "

9. Do you have any support groups?
Alcoholics Anonymous:
   Wednesday – 8:00 p.m.
Narcotics Anonymous:
   Sunday – 8:00 p.m.
Gamblers Anonymous and Alanon:
   Tuesday – 7:30 p.m.
All are open to the community and are located at 3909 South Wilson Road, Radcliff, KY.

10. What is the admission criteria for your programs?
Click on a program below to see admission criteria:

• Adult Psychiatric Program
• Adolescent Psychiatric Program
• Adult Chemical Dependency Program
• Adolescent Chemical Dependency Program
• Willows Program