In partnership with other agencies, the Kentucky Chamber Foundation is working to help incarcerated individuals obtain proper identification when released. In 2021, the Kentucky Chamber Foundation helped issue 340 state ID’s through the program. Read more here.
Workforce
Employers have opportunities to support Kentuckians and their recovery journey
In this op-ed piece, Fair chance employment is noted as a solution to solving shortages in the workforce. Read more here.
New program will help Kentuckians retain employment during their recovery journey
The Kentucky Transformational Employment Program developed by the Kentucky Chamber Foundation, will support individuals in recovery to help them keep and maintain jobs. Employers will also benefit from guidance and collaboration so that they can grow their businesses. Read more here.
The Kentucky Chamber Foundation wants to create a pipeline to employ more Kentuckians
The Kentucky Transformational Employment Program, known as KTEP, was created by the Kentucky Chamber Foundation. The program will allow for collaboration from employers to create employment opportunities for Kentuckians recovering from substance abuse. Read more here.
New Kentucky Transformational Employment Program Empowers Businesses to Play a Leading Role in Addressing Addiction Crisis
FRANKFORT, Ky. – As part of the state’s ongoing efforts to address the Commonwealth’s addiction crisis and provide meaningful support to Kentuckians impacted by substance use, the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Foundation, Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Kentucky Office of Drug Control Policy, Kentuckiana Health Collaborative and Kentucky Opioid[Read More…]
A Lexington restaurant is helping others through their addiction and recovery journey
DV8, a restaurant located in the East End of Lexington would like to provide employment to those who are active in their recovery journey. The business model requires that employees remain sober to stay employed. Read more here.
ARC is providing care to women in rural parts of Kentucky
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…]
Employers must be prepared to address recovery and substance use disorder
Employment, assistance, wrap-around services and trainings were just some of the topics that leaders from across the state discussed at the Kentucky Chamber’s 3rd Annual Recovery Conference in Lexington. RECON Kentucky also announced the inaugural inductees to the Kentucky Recovery Hall of Fame. U.S. Congressman Hal Rogers and The Healing[Read More…]
WKU announces $2 million grant award for boosting mental health care capacity
The Bowling Green Daily News reports that Western Kentucky University will use nearly $2 million in federal grant funding to help boost the region’s workforce of mental health professionals, including by expanding opportunities for student internships over the next four years, along with training and professional development for faculty.
Addiction Recovery Care Hosts Ribbon Cutting Alongside State and Local Leaders at Crown Recovery Center in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Ky. – Addiction Recovery Care (ARC), a leading provider of treatment and recovery services across the Commonwealth, hosted a ribbon cutting today for its newest residential treatment center, Crown Recovery Center, in Springfield. Located on the former St. Catharine College campus in Washington County, Crown Recovery Center is the[Read More…]