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25-04-2025
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Coleman highlights youth drug prevention at national summit
Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman highlighted a new youth-focused drug prevention campaign during his keynote address at the 14th annual Rx and Illicit Drug Summit in Nashville this week. The summit, launched by Operation UNITE and U.S. Rep. Hal Rogers, R-Ky., draws thousands of policymakers, treatment professionals and law enforcement officials from across the country to share strategies for combating the drug epidemic, according to a news release from Coleman's office. During his remarks, Coleman outlined a new statewide initiative titled 'Better Without It,' which aims to steer Kentucky youth away from substance use by promoting healthy lifestyles through relatable role models. According to the release, the two-year, $3.6 million campaign is funded by the Kentucky Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission and features student-athletes and social media influencers to engage young people between the ages of 13 and 26. 'This message is going out to where young people are—on social media, podcasts, and around college campuses,' Coleman said in the release. 'We're able to speak directly to a way that the data says will actually break through the noise and have a lifesaving impact.' The 'Better Without It' campaign was officially launched earlier this year in partnership with coaches and players from the University of Kentucky, the University of Louisville, and Western Kentucky University. The initiative leverages name, image, and likeness (NIL) agreements to amplify its message across the state. Kentucky lawmakers including U.S. Reps. James Comer and Brett Guthrie also took part in the summit, joining Rogers for a panel moderated by Rogers' Chief of Staff, Karen Kelly. Kentucky Supreme Court Chief Justice Debra Lambert, Commonwealth's Attorney Jackie Steele, and Lt. Col. Jonathon Wesely of the Kentucky National Guard were among other state leaders presenting at the event. More than a million lives have been lost nationwide since the start of the drug crisis. Events like the Rx and Illicit Drug Summit, Coleman noted, are helping equip states with the tools needed to drive meaningful change.
Yahoo
29-03-2025
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75 organizations receive grants to fight drug epidemic in Kentucky
KENTUCKY (FOX 56) — Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman announced the latest grants awarded by the Kentucky Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission. Coleman announced that $19.8 million was awarded to 75 Kentucky organizations to combat the opioid and drug epidemic in Kentucky. 75 organizations receive grants to fight drug epidemic in Kentucky Teen arrested after allegedly leading police on motorcycle chase in London KSP: Driver fell asleep in deadly Kentucky crash 'Throughout this process, we've seen the inspirational work of dedicated Kentuckians in every corner of our Commonwealth. They all share one goal: to save lives,' said Opioid Abatement Commission Director Chris Evans. 'I'm grateful to the Commission members and staff for the countless hours spent reviewing applications so we could invest in the programs that will change the trajectory of our Commonwealth.' The money comes from the commonwealth's share of a nearly $900 million opioid settlement. According to a news release, the commission approved the grant applications in two categories: treatment/recovery and prevention. Since its creation in 2021, the commission has invested more than $85 million into prevention, treatment, and recovery efforts. This Kentucky Airbnb is among the most wishlisted in the world Study shows which counties in Kentucky have the most excessive drinkers Kentucky among top 10 states Americans want to move to: research 'It's an incredible honor to be part of building programs that will help Kentuckians toward long-term recovery. Our Commonwealth is leading the nation in the fight against addiction, and I look forward to the lifesaving work of the organizations we're investing in today,' Coleman said. DV8 Kitchen in Lexington received a $100,000 portion of the grant. Employees with DV8 Kitchen say the money helps them continue their life-changing work. A full list of organizations receiving grants can be found below: Treatment Grants 2025: Totaling $12,625,730 Appalachian Research and Defense Fund of Kentucky, (AppalReD), $93,745 Combine holistic legal services with other supportive services to promote recovery, stability and independence. Clark, Estill, Jackson, Madison, Powell Barren County Fiscal Court, $185,371 Provide SMART (Self-Management and Recovery Training), harm reduction and referral services for clients who have greater needs. Barren Brighton Center, $300,000 Support sustainable employment with a three-prong approach to skills, credentials and career pathways. Boone, Campbell, Gallatin, Grant, Kenton, Owen, Pendleton Celebrate Recovery Fairdale, $22,503 Provide site-to-site transportation to weekly recovery meetings for participants living in transitional living facilities. Jefferson ChooseWell Communities, $250,000 Support parents with young children in early recovery (90+ days) by addressing barriers to sustainable employment, fostering long-term recovery and building a pathway to financial independence. Jefferson Community Advocates for Resources and Empowerment (CARE), $56,627 Provide temporary shelter, housing navigation and connection to resources to those experiencing homelessness and actively using drugs. Bullitt, Hardin, Jefferson, Meade, Shelby Cumberland Trace Legal Services, $93,750 Combine holistic legal services with supportive services to promote recovery, stability and independence. Allen, Ballard, Barren, Butler, Caldwell, Calloway, Carlisle, Christian, Crittenden, Daviess, Edmonson, Fulton, Graves, Green, Hancock, Hart, Henderson, Hickman, Hopkins, Livingston, Logan, Lyon, McCracken, McClean, Metcalfe, Muhlenberg, Ohio, Simpson, Taylor, Todd, Trigg, Union, Warren, Webster. DV8 Kitchen Vocational Training Foundation and DV8 Kitchens, $136,385 Offer the Employee Success Program to help remove barriers and support career path development and job readiness for those in recovery. Bourbon, Clark, Fayette, Garrard, Jessamine, Mercer, Scott, Woodford Enrich Corp., $411,218 Collaborate with over 200 local community organizations to provide a centralized referral hub for individuals and families who need treatment, housing, employment and other essential services. Madison Family Scholar House, $287,149 Support REAL (Recovery, Employment, Advocacy, and Limitless) Opportunities, a 5-step approach to wrap-around services during and post-treatment to progress individuals from 'crisis to stability.' All counties Fresh Start Health Centers, $353,756 Provide real-time monitoring of medication adherence, pill counts and recovery progress, addressing key challenges in OUD treatment. Boyd, Carter, Lewis, Rowan Goodwill Industries of Kentucky, $397,539 Provide coordinated pre- and post-release reentry and recovery-based programming for justice-involved individuals recovering from opioid-related substance use disorder. Jefferson, Oldham Hazard Community & Technical College/KCTCS, $500,000 Provide a standalone field classroom unit at recovery/correctional centers to deliver industry-recognized certificates in high-demand fields such as fiber optics technology, computerized manufacturing and machining. Breathitt, Knott, Lee, Leslie, Owsley, Perry, Wolfe Hope Center, $267,501 Support licensed residential treatment for adult men who are homeless or at risk of homelessness with opioid use disorder and co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. All counties Horsesensing, $116,154 Provide residential treatment and therapeutic job training and placement for people living with opioid use disorder and co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders through training to be a professional in the horse industry. All counties Housing Development Alliance, $150,017 Support permanent workforce reentry for people with Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) by teaching on the job carpentry skills along with classroom instruction at Hazard Community & Technical College. Breathitt, Knott, Leslie, Letcher, Perry Kentucky Health Departments Association, $557,171 Provide a statewide harm reduction steering committee through harm reduction coordinators within local health departments (LHDs) along with technical assistance by the Kentucky River District Health Department (KRDHD). All counties Kentucky River District Health Department, $545,519 Support evidence-based interventions such as harm reduction supplies, naloxone distribution peer support and treatment navigation by addressing critical gaps in treatment services for individuals with opioid use disorder. Breathitt, Knott, Lee, Leslie, Letcher, Owsley, Perry, Wolfe Kentucky River Foothills Development Council, $325,785 Provide comprehensive case management through peer support specialists, with lived experience, to assist participants in achieving and maintaining recovery and expanding their social and recovery support. Clark, Estill, Madison, Powell KVC Behavioral Healthcare Kentucky, $426,640 Provide integrated, coordinated care to pregnant mothers with opioid use disorder (OUD) and their families, along with access to obstetric, pediatric, and primary care, substance use treatment/opioid-use disorder treatment and a variety of therapeutic interventions. Bracken, Carter, Fleming, Harlan, Letcher, Lewis, Mason, Perry, Pike Rowan Lake Cumberland Sober Living, $271,839 Prepare 300 recovery housing residents to live successfully in the community through education, job skills, life skills, housing and other wrap around services that break down barriers to recovery from substance use disorders. Adair, Casey, Clinton, Cumberland, Green, Jackson, Laurel, Lincoln, McCreary, Pulaski, Rockcastle, Russell, Taylor Legal Aid Society, $93,750 Combine the support services of four independent, non-profit legal aids across the state to promote recovery, stability and independence as a response to the rising demand for legal services due to the opioid epidemic. Breckinridge, Bullitt, Grayson, Hardin, Jefferson, Larue, Marion, Meade, Nelson, Oldham, Shelby, Spencer, Trimble, Washington Legal Aid of the Bluegrass, $93,750 Collaborate with health care professionals, first responders and social service agencies to build a comprehensive support system to tackle social and legal barriers hindering the health and well-being of those with substance use and opioid use disorder. Anderson, Bath, Boone, Bourbon, Boyd, Boyle, Bracken, Campbell, Carroll, Carter, Elliott, Fayette, Fleming, Franklin, Gallatin, Grant, Greenup, Harrison, Jessamine, Kenton, Lewis, Mason, Menifee, Mercer, Montgomery, Morgan, Nicholas, Owen, Pendleton, Robertson, Rowan, Scott, Woodford Lifeline Recovery Center, $270,464 Support individuals in recovery from substance use disorders by providing essential job skills, increasing employability and facilitating access to sustainable careers. Ballard, Calloway, Carlisle, Fulton, Graves, Hickman, McCracken, Marshall Mountain Comprehensive Health Corporation, $140,761 Provide life skills development, educational gains, vocational training and ongoing psychotherapeutic support in a transitional sober housing facility. Harlan, Knott, Letcher, Perry, Pike Northern Kentucky Area Development District, $1,000,000 Support sustainable pathways to treatment and recovery through a community-based mental health provider and 988 line and provides residential and outpatient treatment modalities and aftercare. Boone, Campbell, Carroll, Gallatin, Grant, Kenton, Owen, Pendleton Northern Kentucky University, $337,308 Connect residents and justice-involved persons in recovery with appropriate, evidence-based, recovery and support services, therapeutic transportation and peer support. Carroll, Owen Ramey-Estep Homes, $224,000 Reduce barriers to accessing, maintaining and completing recovery treatment through housing, transportation services, skill building, job training and onsite medical care. All counties Recovery Cafe Lexington, $499,729 Reduce barriers to safe, supportive recovery spaces for youth/young adults who are living with opioid use disorder. Fayette, Franklin, Hardin, Jefferson, Shelby Recovery Now, $233,800 Expand recovery housing services to address the unique needs of targeted populations. Jefferson, Oldham, Shelby, Simpson, Spencer, Taylor Revive Ministries, $308,831 Provide a safe facility to enhance quality of life and to fill unmet needs in the community through education, career training, treatment, counseling and criminal expungement clinics. Boyle, Fayette, Garrard, Jessamine, Madison, Mercer, Woodford Save The Children Federation, $201,348 An early childhood and parenting education program to improve the parenting practices and knowledge that promotes positive parent-child interactions, family cohesion and young children's development targeting families impacted by the opioid crisis. Clay, Lincoln, Perry Second Hope Ministries, $28,500 Assist currently or formerly incarcerated individuals whose lives and families have been broken by OUD/SUD in finding recovery and purpose as they work to repair their relationships Breckinridge, Clay, Hopkins, Jefferson, Livingston, Logan, Marion, Nelson, Scott, Shelby Shepherds House, $345,708 Provide critically needed crisis access housing for persons with opioid use disorder while utilizing evidence-based practices and trauma-informed care in a therapeutic community. All counties Stable Recovery, $500,000 Integrate housing stabilization, workforce development and 12-step programming to transition those who suffer from opioid use disorder into long term independence, self-sufficiency and sobriety. Boyle, Clark, Fayette, Jessamine, Madison, Scott, Woodford The Healing Place, $407,950 Offer comprehensive life planning and job placement services to those in recovery from opioid addiction. Bullitt, Jefferson, Kenton, Marion, Shelby, Taylor, Washington The Morton Center, $179,388 Provide adolescents ages 13-17 diagnosed with substance use disorders, and their families with compassionate, evidence-based outpatient treatment. Jefferson, Oldham Thrive Community Coalition, $355,433 Empower individuals and families affected by substance use disorders to achieve long-term recovery, rebuild their lives and contribute to resilient communities through meaningful employment to support self-sufficiency and overall wellness. Floyd, Johnson, Lawrence, Martin, Pike Tri-County Community Action Agency, $300,000 Provide critical recovery support services, remove barriers to treatment, strengthen families and empower individuals to rebuild their lives through education and job training. Henry, Oldham, Trimble Voices Of Hope – Lexington, $551,274 Support Access to Quality Individual Recovery Engagement (ACQUIRE) and increase the quantity and quality of recovery support services for people with opioid use disorder and other co-morbid polysubstance use. Clark, Fayette, Franklin, Jessamine, Madison, Scott Volunteers of America Mid-States, $650,000 Provide evidence-based, trauma-informed programming that helps individuals achieve and maintain their recovery. Calloway, Lincoln, Pulaski Western Kentucky MH-MR Board, Four Rivers Behavioral Health, $155,067 Provide services to individuals over the age of 18 with opioid use disorder, including those with comorbid polysubstance use or co-occurring mental illness. Ballard, Calloway, Carlisle, Fulton, Graves, Hickman, Livingston, Marshall, McCracken Prevention Grants 2025: Totaling $7,178,203 Appalachian Artisan Center of Kentucky, $145,177 Foster a sense of community among participants as they learn to create in different art forms and provide opportunities to reintegrate with the larger local community as volunteers through Appalachian Artisan Center events. Floyd, Knott, Letcher, Magoffin, and Perry Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kentuckiana, $250,000 Provide youth with critical mentorship support through long-term and impactful collaborative partnerships with schools, nonprofits, corporations, and more. Jefferson Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bluegrass, $85,513 Empower high school students to become positive role models and mentors for younger children in the community, foster meaningful relationships that promote academic success, personal growth, and more. Anderson, Bath, Bourbon, Boyle, Clark, Fayette, Franklin, Gerrard, Jessamine, Lincoln, Madison, Montgomery, and Scott Breckinridge County Health Department, $109,614 Reduce the stigma on substance use while educating Breckinridge County on ways harm reduction efforts can improve the overall health and safety in their county. Breckinridge Children's Law Center, $187,500 Advance youth-focused prevention by providing holistic legal services for opioid-affected youth, most often those who are harmed by familial addiction. Boone, Campbell, Fayette, Gallatin, Grant, Jessamine, Kenton, Scott, and Woodford Community Advocates for Resources and Empowerment (CARE), $370,044 Respond to the pressing issues of substance use and misuse and increased homelessness in Louisville by providing temporary shelter, housing navigation, and connection to resources. Jefferson Cordata Healthcare Innovations, $333,527 Build community response efforts in all participating counties through consultation, training, mentoring, care management capability and/or evaluation tools. Boyd, Breckinridge, Carter, Clay, Estill, Fayette, Franklin, Greenup, Hardin, Knott, Lee, Letcher, McCreary, Marion, Owsley, Perry, Powell, Pulaski, and Rowan Dayton Independent School District, $8,000 Provide information to students, parents/guardians, educators and community members about the hazards of current drug trends Campbell Eastern Kentucky Concentrated Employment Program (EKCEP), $500,000 Maintain Project REACH services within an eight-county region of Eastern Kentucky, enabling the agency to serve more Kentuckians with critical employment and career support. Breathitt, Knott, Lee, Leslie, Letcher, Owsley, Perry and Wolfe Emergency Shelter of Northern Kentucky, Inc, $239,961 Provide a critical night-by-night shelter model to address significant gaps in services for adults with substance use disorder in Northern Kentucky. Boone, Campbell, and Kenton Family Nurturing Center of Kentucky, $166,438 Support services to children impacted by their caregiver's opioid use and to provide needed support to parents in recovery. Boone, Campbell, Grant, and Kenton Franklin County Health Department, $494,200 Use strategic planning for opioid abatement in Franklin County to ensure long-term impact and sustainability, while also addressing urgent prevention priorities affecting their community's most vulnerable youth. Franklin Garrard County Schools, $60,000 Implement the Trait-Based Model of Prevention in Garrard County High School, directly targeting approximately 400 students. Garrard Graves County Local KY-ASAP Board, $212,568 Reduce the cycle of opioid misuse and recidivism through personalized case management, access to essential resources such as housing and employment, and a network of community partnerships. Calloway, Graves, Hickman, McCracken, and Marshall Hardin County Fiscal Court, $66,850 Reduce opioid-related deaths, increase access to treatment services, connect individuals to long-term recovery resources and reduce stigma through educating our community and government agencies. Hardin Hope Center, $287,260 Provide OUD prevention, as well as access to OUD treatment and recovery resources to homeless or precariously housed adults with or at-risk of Opioid Use Disorder. All counties Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education, $488,676 Provide trauma-informed recovery support services tailored to adult learners impacted by opioid use disorder (OUD) and co-occurring mental health challenges. All counties Kentucky Youth Advocates, $126,543 Use data to inform action at the local level through community discussions and individualized support to prevent future generations from experiencing the devastation of the opioid epidemic. All counties Learning Grove, $199,450 Empower youth in Northern Kentucky by combining substance abuse prevention strategies with college and career readiness programming. Kenton Lexington Leadership Foundation, $148,938 Help youth in low-income neighborhoods grow, succeed, and lead, enabling them to reach their full potential while increasing support for their families. Fayette, Jessamine, and Scott Lincoln Heritage Council, $31,361 Equip youth with the knowledge, skills, and support systems they need to make informed, healthy choices and prevent drug abuse. Adair, Allen, Ballard, Barren, Breckinridge, Bullitt, Butler, Caldwell, Calloway, Carlisle, Carrol, Christian, Crittenden, Cumberland, Daviess, Edmonson, Fulton, Graves, Grayson, Green, Hancock, Hardin, Hart, Henderson, Henry, Hickman, Hopkins, Jefferson, Jessamine, Larue, Livingston, Logan, Lyon, McCracken, McLean, Marion, Marshall, Meade, Metcalfe, Monroe, Muhlenberg, Nelson, Ohio, Oldham, Shelby, Simpson, Spencer, Taylor, Todd, Trigg, Trimble, Union, Warren, Washington, and Webster Maryhurst, $89,050 Facilitate two cohorts of a 12-week psychoeducation and family therapy group for parents and caregivers of children at risk for opioid and other substance use disorders. Jefferson NewSong Counseling Center, $44,341 Support at-risk youth and their caregivers by providing two key services: a youth mentoring program and mental health group sessions. Montgomery Owensboro/Daviess County Family YMCA, $208,508 Develop and implement evidence-based opioid prevention strategies tailored to the diverse needs of communities across Kentucky. Barren, Boone, Bourbon, Boyd, Campbell, Christian, Daviess, Graves, Henderson, Hopkins, Mason, and Union Panacea Health Care, $83,000 Reduce opioid use and support long-term recovery among youth and adults by providing comprehensive prevention, intervention, treatment, and recovery services tailored to the needs of the community. Anderson, Boyle, Fayette, Franklin, Garrard, Lincoln, Mercer, Scott, and Woodford Somali Community of Louisville, $149,237 Work within Louisville's refugee and ethno-cultural communities to prevent opioid, alcohol, and other drug use. Jefferson South Central Kentucky Kids on the Block, $27,636 Focus on breaking the cycle of abuse by presenting substance use prevention and child abuse prevention programs. Allen, Barren, Boone, Bullitt, Butler, Calloway, Campbell, Daviess, Edmonson, Fayette, Fleming, Hopkins, Jefferson, Kenton, Logan, Magoffin, Marshall, Monroe, Nelson, Ohio, Russell, Todd, and Warren St. John Center, $200,000 Reduce overdose deaths among unhoused adults, increase access to treatment and recovery services, and address health disparities for individuals with or at risk of SUD/SMI/OUD through promoting housing stability. Jefferson Taylor County Schools, $150,000 Use the public-school setting to address systemic issues that make our community particularly vulnerable to opioid misuse. Taylor The Beacon of West Kentucky, $91,015 Support efforts of community collaborators in identifying adults needing treatment and provide the opportunity to support youth's social emotional needs while parents are incarcerated, in treatment, and recovery Webster The Kentucky Center for Grieving Children and Families, $155,588 Support grieving children, teens, and families who have experienced loss due to overdose or other causes. Clark, Fayette, Franklin, Madison, and Woodford Three Rivers District Health Department, $337,825 Serves four rural communities in Northern Kentucky who are in dire need of substance abuse education, prevention programs, and recovery assistance. Carroll, Gallatin, Owen, and Pendleton Unlawful Narcotics Investigations, Treatment & Education (Operation UNITE), $859,000 Involve students in the creation and implementation of opioid use prevention strategies, while also offering opportunities for leadership development through internships and scholarships. Bath, Bell, Bourbon, Boyd, Boyle, Breathitt, Carter, Casey, Clark, Clay, Clinton, Cumberland, Elliott, Estill, Fleming, Floyd, Gerrard, Greenup, Harlan, Jackson, Jessamine, Johnson, Knott, Knox, Laurel, Lawrence, Lee, Leslie, Letcher, Lewis, Lincoln, McCreary, Madison, Magoffin, Martin, Mason, Menifee, Montgomery, Morgan, Nicholas, Owsley. Perry, Pike, Powell, Pulaski, Rockcastle, Rowan, Russell, Wayne, Whitley, and Wolfe Young Adult Development in Action, $96,383 Emphasize building skills in emotional regulation, decision-making, and resilience, while fostering strong relationships with adult mentors. Jefferson Young Men's Christian Association of Greater Louisville, $175,000 Connect youth with a trusted adult mentor, creating a supportive community to help process their experiences and encourage alignment with self-directed life goals rather than those shaped by adverse environmental influences. Jefferson Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. 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