ARC has opened a new care facility in Owenton, Kentucky that will treat women navigating addiction and recovery. The new space is the only facility within 30 miles that has a specialty for treating women. The facility will have the capacity to help women in recovery find jobs in careers[Read More…]
Author: Kentucky Recovery News
A new program aims to combat the opioid crisis
Boyle County is taking a new approach to support families in the fight against opioid addiction. The community has hired an Outreach Prevention Coordinator that will be a part of EMS (Emergency Medical Services). Breaking down barriers to care is the goal of creating this new role so that more[Read More…]
Gov. Beshear appoints members to Kentucky boards and commissions
The appointments by Gov. Beshear include Advisory Council for Recovery Ready Communities. Read more here.
Barriers to care and substance use is increasing
The pandemic is contributing to increased substance use and deaths due to drug overdoses. New data displays that nearly 93,000 deaths were caused by overdosing during 2020. Parts of the American Rescue Plan aim to address the increasing substance use crisis. Read more here.
Northern Kentucky University receives $1 million dollar grant to address opioid disasters hitting rural areas
Overdoses have increased by 53% across the Commonwealth making Kentucky the second state in the nation with the highest increases. The grant will help NKU work with rural communities to develop relationships and provide resources with people living in areas struggling with substance use. Read more here.
Clay County receives donation to help pregnant women with substance abuse
$50,000 has been granted to Clay County’s Freedom House to support women through their journey of motherhood. With services available before and after birth, the donation aims to improve health outcomes for women experiencing substance abuse. Read more here.
ERs add advocates to improve treatment for individuals suffering from substance abuse
Healthcare providers want to improve survival outcomes for patients who experience medical emergencies caused by substance abuse. New approaches include providing patients with advocates to support them throughout the recovery space after they are discharged from the ER. Read more here.
Louisville Recovery Community Connection releases statement regarding NaloBox distribution
Louisville Recovery Community Connection (LRCC) Sponsors NaloxBox Distribution Across Central Kentucky Contact: Mike Barry [email protected] 502-552-8573 Louisville Recovery Community Connection is a non-profit recovery community organization that helps people initiate and/or sustain recovery. We are partnering with Voices of Hope (Lexington) to sponsor a campaign to distribute NaloxBoxes to businesses[Read More…]
Former Gov. Ernie Fletcher’s nonprofit receives large federal grant to treat substance-use disorder
Fletcher Group, a nonprofit created by former Gov. Ernie Fletcher, is receiving a grant that will support Kentuckians battling substance-use disorder. The funding, worth $3,333,333 will go towards resources for residential housing for those in recovery. Read more here.
NKU Awarded $1 Million for Opioid Work in Rural Communities
Northern Kentucky University received $1 million in federal funding to support its Rural Communities Opioid Response implementation. The program was created last year to reduce opioid overdose deaths for those who come in contact with law enforcement or are involved in the criminal justice system. Kentucky saw a spike in[Read More…]