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The Kentucky Opioid Response Effort (KORE) works to implement a comprehensive response to Kentucky’s opioid crisis.

07/26/2024

Application date extended until 8pm on August 1! Apply here: https://kypersonnelcabinet.csod.com/ats/careersite/JobDetails.aspx?id=62328&site=2

07/25/2024

Apply by 8pm today! We'd love to have you on our team.

Do you have experience leading substance use disorder treatment and/or recovery support programs? We want you on our team! Apply by 8pm on July 25 at www.tinyurl.com/ASUTRS-MGR

07/22/2024

Do you have experience leading substance use disorder treatment and/or recovery support programs? We want you on our team! Apply by 8pm on July 25 at www.tinyurl.com/ASUTRS-MGR

06/27/2024

Do you have experience leading substance use prevention, treatment or recovery support programs? If so, the Assistant Director II role may be the perfect fit for you! We want you on our team! Visit www.tinyurl.com/DSUDAD for more details and to apply.

06/25/2024

Recovery Residences, apply for certification by June 30. Email any questions and begin the certification process, by contacting [email protected].

06/12/2024

Attention all Recovery Residences! A new statute requires certification for recovery residences that are not licensed as residential treatment facilities. If you have questions on whether or not your facility needs to get certified, or you want to begin the certification process, reach out to [email protected].

05/03/2024

Fake pills and fentanyl have changed the drug landscape and are driving the recent increase in US drug overdose
deaths. Learn more at fentanylawarenessday.org and spread the word to save a life. .org

03/06/2024

The last Kentucky School of Alcohol and Other Drug Studies webinar for this season will be March 12. Please make the space to attend this session, which will address older and aging patients with substance use disorders. And share with your network!

10/13/2023

Join The Kentucky School of Alcohol and Other Drug Studies for the next in the virtual learning series. This free program, on October 19, will feature Dr. Michelle Lofwall of the University of Kentucky, discussing treatment for opioid use disorders. Registration information is in the graphic.

09/15/2023

Join us for the state Recovery Month rally at the state capitol Rotunda and lawn Friday, September 22 from 9am-4pm. Speakers, including Governor Andy Beshear, will begin at noon. We hope you will join us!

The Kentucky Opioid Response Effort (KORE) works to implement a comprehensive response to Kentucky’s

08/31/2023

06/22/2023

KORE is hiring a recovery implementation specialist! Leading recovery organizations in establishing and maintaining best practices is both cutting edge and exciting. If you're interested, see the job description in the QR code or link below, and apply by July 1. We'd love to talk with you about joining our team!

The Kentucky Opioid Response Effort (KORE) works to implement a comprehensive response to Kentucky’s

06/22/2023

The Kentucky Opioid Response Effort (KORE) works to implement a comprehensive response to Kentucky’s

05/09/2023

Today is National Fentanyl Awareness Day. Fentanyl is involved in more deaths of Americans under 50 than any cause of death, including heart disease, cancer, homicide, su***de and other accidents.

Protect yourself and your friends by learning the facts and how to reduce risk of overdose, and spreading the word at fentanylawarenessday.org.

Carry naloxone and know the signs of an overdose. Learn more at fentanylawarenessday.org.

04/17/2023

KORE is excited to partner with the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky on a new grant initiative to improve health and wellness and reduce overdose deaths among minoritized and marginalized communities. They're looking for a grants coordinator to help lead this work.

Come join our exciting collaboration!

We are looking for a Grant Coordinator to join our team! We are partnering with the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to award grants to community partners led by, and serving, communities of color as well as other underserved groups. The Grant Coordinator's primary role will be to coordinate and oversee the grant funds, and the management process.

Learn more about the job here: https://healthy-ky.org/jobs-1

03/29/2023

SAMHSA released a letter this week alerting substance use providers about the increased presence of xylazine in many illicit drugs. Please be aware of this drug and its increasing prevalence, particularly as it is combined with other drugs.https://www.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/colleague-letter-xylazine.pdf #:~:text=of%20risks%20posed%20by%20xylazine%20and%20prepare%20to,is%20responding%20to%20this%20emerging%20public%20health%20challenge.

09/28/2022

People can heal from an addiction—especially when they get the support they need to relieve withdrawal symptoms, navigate triggers, and make positive changes. This video explores why many people find it difficult to control or stop drug use and how research conducted and supported by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) can help people find prevention and treatment strategies that work for them.

https://youtu.be/YefKGTu_Xf8

People can heal from an addiction—especially when they get the support they need to relieve withdrawal symptoms, navigate triggers, and make positive changes...

07/05/2022

Everyone is welcome to join this event tomorrow at 7 P.M.

07/05/2022

HEALing Communities Study presents a webinar on Harm Reduction Vending Machines. Scan the QR code below to register or visit: https://bit.ly/3NfJ83S. The webinar will be held on July 27th from 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Click the following link to join: https://uky.zoom.us/j/82377523410

06/24/2022

Join UNSHAME KY on Thursday, June 30th at 1 PM ET for a live webinar on the societal, familial, internal, and clinical influences on the LGBTQ+ community experiencing opioid use disorder (OUD) and strategies to create inclusive recovery opportunities and community spaces.

06/21/2022

Kentuckians looking for SUD information and support can call toll free (833) 8KY-HELP (833-859-4357) to speak with a specialist about treatment options and available resources on Monday through Friday from 8:30am-10pm or Saturday and Sunday from 8:30am-5:30pm.

06/14/2022

Harm reduction saves lives and makes communities healthier. To learn more about Kentucky’s harm reduction efforts, check out this this website -- > https://chfs.ky.gov/agencies/dph/Pages/harmreduction.aspx

06/08/2022

Substance use disorder is a complex disease that comes with a lot of misconceptions. These falsely held beliefs often drive stigma and prevent people from seeking help. To learn more about addressing stigma associated with SUD and OUD, visit and follow the campaign.

06/02/2022

Like other chronic diseases, people with opioid use disorder experience periods of remission and recurrence. Addiction is a disease – not a moral failing – and treatment should include evidence-based care and support, not judgment.

06/02/2022

Our LGBTQIA+ community members are disproportionately affected by the opioid epidemic, just like they disproportionately face public stigma, or society’s negative attitudes towards a group of people.

Starting at a young age, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ live with everyday discrimination, marginalization, and victimization based on their sexual and gender minority statuses. Public stigma can become internalized, leading to identity concealment, self-hate, feelings of worthlessness, and fear of rejection – and that’s without the additional public stigma that affects those living with opioid use disorder (OUD).

As Kentuckians, we’re stronger than stigma – and that means we’re stronger than the public stigma and shame that have long been inflicted on our neighbors in the LGBTQIA+ community, including those with OUD. We’re replacing stigma with empathy. We’re replacing shame with compassion. We’re coming together to show one another we care.

06/01/2022

Tune in to the Stigma of Addiction Summit on June 8 at 11:30am ET! Presenters will discuss the role of advocates and families in combating stigma against those that use drugs and experience addiction, how stigma manifests in treatment and harm reduction, and how stigma intersects with other forms of systemic oppression. Register to attend the FREE Summit: www.Shatterproof.org/StigmaSummit2022

Learn about how you and your organization can take further steps to UNSHAME Kentucky

05/26/2022

KORE partners – you’re doing incredibly innovative work. Here's an opportunity for national recognition and impact!

SAMHSA is announcing its first-ever behavioral health Recovery Innovation Challenge. The goal of this challenge is to identify innovations developed by peer-run or community-based organizations.

As part of this challenge, participants are encouraged to share details about the practices they are using to advance recovery and demonstrate how these practices have: 1) expanded upon SAMHSA’s definition of recovery, or 2) helped them overcome challenges in incorporating recovery into their behavioral health services or systems.

The deadline for submission is July 15, 2022 and finalists will be announced on August 6. Finalists must give presentations to a panel of judges from September 2-9, 2022; awards will be announced in October 2022. The purse prize is up to $400,000. The competition will offer up to 10 awards.

https://www.samhsa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/offices-centers/or/recovery-innovation-challenge

05/23/2022

Prevention is a key component of opioid response, including school-based prevention services. Did you know we have reached over 100 schools with KORE-funded programs like Sources of Strength? We are committed to helping young people build the skills they need to make healthy choices, build resilience, and avoid substance use and other behaviors that put them at risk.

05/17/2022

Language is powerful, especially when it comes to the way we talk about opioid use disorder. Choosing words carefully and speaking with kindness can help end stigma. To learn more, visit this resource https://bit.ly/WordsMatterKY

05/14/2022

Have you registered for the the next UNSHAME Kentucky webinar? Don’t miss this important discussion featuring harm reduction expert Jennifer Twyman.

Join us for our next UNSHAME Kentucky webinar on Thursday, May 26 at 12PM CT/1PM ET!

Harm reduction is a set of proven strategies to reduce the negative consequences related to misusing substances.

"How Harm Reduction Helps" will provide an overview of available support services, outreach efforts, and policies, practices, programs that help people regain a healthy life and reduce the impact of drug use on the community in a presentation led by Jennifer Twyman, Health Education Specialist II, Louisville Metro Public Health & Wellness’s Harm Reduction Program.

By joining us, you'll gain a deeper understanding of current harm reduction efforts in Kentucky, the limitations of current programs to deliver services and support, and examine examples of successful harm reduction programs and initiatives. This event is free and open to all.

Reserve your spot here: https://bit.ly/UKY_May

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Monday	8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8am - 4:30pm
Friday	8am - 4:30pm

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It's #WordsMatterWednesday! Check out this explainer video with a few tips for incorporating #PersonCentered language into conversations about substance use disorder (SUD). Changing the way we communicate about SUD can have a powerful impact and help end stigma associated with the disease. Let's work together to do what is best for Kentucky! #WordsMatter #LanguageMatters #Words #Language #EndTheStigma #UNSHAMEKY

It's #WordsMatterWednesday! Here are some things you can do to change the way you talk about opioid use disorder (OUD), people affected by OUD, and treatment for OUD. ✔️ Check out our language guide here: https://bit.ly/WordsMatterKY ✔️ Share this resource with others. ✔️ Follow UNSHAME Kentucky, our new campaign to eradicate stigma associated with OUD! #wordsmatter #UNSHAMEKentucky #unshameky #endthestigma #changetheconversation

Providers can be leaders in helping to destigmatize opioid use disorder and its many forms of treatment. For tips on how to incorporate person-centered language, check out this resource from the The National Institute on Drug Abuse - NIDA tailored to the medical community >> https://bit.ly/NIDATips #WordsMatterWednesday #WordsMatter #endthestigma #Treatment #Recovery

KORE has partnered with My Recovery Link to make recovery support available to any Kentuckian in need of services. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 You can access by calling the helpline, texting, or connecting online. ☎️ 📲 💻 Reach out to a peer recovery support specialist today ➡️ 1-888-891-2377, or click ➡️ bit.ly/KYRecoveryLink. All services are available free of charge. 😇 #recoverysupport #recoverylink #help #assistance #TeamKentucky

Happy International Women's Day! Celebrate women's achievement. Raise awareness against bias. Take action for equality. #BreakTheBias

🗣 🗣🗣 Oh hey, did we mention March is National Social Work Month? This is a great time to learn a little more about all the ways social workers impact the lives of Kentuckians. The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services employs social workers… ☑️ On the front lines of adult and child services. ☑️ In public health ☑️ In aging services ☑️ In disability services ☑️ In Medicaid ☑️ In the Office of Inspector General ☑️ In the Office of the Ombudsman ☑️ In Behavioral Health (including our opioid response team!) Social workers serve the commonwealth every day in a variety of capacities, from the front lines to executive leadership. And, we are happy to attest, they are some pretty amazing co-workers! More information about National Social Work Month --- >> https://bit.ly/3w1kUWn #TheTimeIsRightForSocialWork #NationalSocialWorkMonth #NASW #SocialWork #BehavioralHealth #HumanServices

At KORE, we love our team – and the work they do to help make a better Kentucky. 🧡💙💛 From school-based primary prevention programs, to Narcan distribution, to harm reduction services, there is a whole world of good things happening in the prevention space. Want to know more about the people behind this work? Meet our prevention implementation specialist, Shelly. #KOREConversations #KOREInYourCommunity #OpioidResponse #TeamKentucky #Prevention #Treatment #Recovery

Too Good for Drugs is a universal school-based prevention curriculum that builds life skills, character values, and resistance skills to negative peer influence. KORE funds Too Good for Drugs programs in schools across the state, helping Kentucky youth build skills they need to avoid substance use and thrive. Check out more of our KORE-funded programs here --- >>> https://bit.ly/KOREmap

#ICYMI 👀 Treatment providers, KORE can help pay for sign language interpreters or other accommodations to achieve effective communication for individuals with Opioid Use Disorder or Stimulant Use Disorder who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing. To learn more, read this program overview ➡️ ➡️ ➡️ https://bit.ly/3K22ng3. #Access #asl #treatment #recovery

To help mitigate challenges brought on by the pandemic, time-limited relief funds are available to help young adults transitioning out of the foster care system. Eligible young people can get help with mortgage or rent payments, utility bills, car loans, groceries and other basic needs. More information about the funds, available through the Federal Supporting Foster Youth and Families Through the Pandemic Act, can be found here -- > https://bit.ly/KYYouthRelief

Mark your calendars! The Fletcher Group, Inc. is hosting a webinar specific to recovery housing at 2 p.m. on March 3. This educational opportunity will explore trauma and its impact on individuals with substance use disorders. Register --- > https://bit.ly/KYHousingWebinarMark

Funding Alert!! Federal grant dollars are available to support the Drug-Free Communities Program, which supports programs and collaboration focused on youth substance use prevention. Additional information at this link --- >> https://bit.ly/DrugFreeCommunities #fundingnotice #Fundingaward #grantnotice #grants #behavioralhealth #prevention

Grant funding is available to help support the expansion of recovery housing services in the commonwealth. If you are a housing vendor or a non-profit agency interested in establishing recovery residences and would like to apply, details (including who to contact for questions) are posted on the Kentucky Recovery Housing Network's website -- > https://bit.ly/KYHousingNetwork #behavioralhealth #behavioralhealthcare #behavioralhealthservices #housing #grantaward #grantnotice #fundingnotice

Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) is a chronic, treatable disease – but many negative beliefs persist that drive stigma and often serve as an obstacle to seeking care. We can help eliminate stigma by examining our beliefs and changing the way we communicate about OUD. To get started, check out some online resources such as this one from the The National Institute on Drug Abuse - NIDA -- > 🌎💻🤓 https://bit.ly/NIDAWordsMatter #WordsMatterWednesday #WordsMatter #Language #Barriers #Stigma #EndTheStigma #noshame

"Is it MAT or MOUD?" This is a question we hear frequently and always stress MOUD. Why? Because #wordsmatter. ➡️The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration recommends replacing the term “Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)” with “Medications for Opioid use Disorder (MOUD).” The term “MAT” implies that medication plays a secondary role to other approaches while the term “MOUD” reinforces the idea that medication is its own treatment form. #wordsmatterwednesday #language #endthestigma #bekind

Leading with Education, Advocacy & Resistance with our Neighbors (LEARN) is launching a new learning cohort focused on harm reduction. Four to six organizations will be selected for the cohort and will receive a $10,000 stipend if chosen to participate. The goal of the project is to help participants; ✅ Recognize the realities of structural oppression (ex: racism, poverty, past trauma) and other social inequalities that affect people’s vulnerability and capacity for dealing with harm. ✅Practice non-judgmental, non-coercive service provision with communities they serve. ✅Apply new harm reduction knowledge by creating and implementing a harm reduction-centered project. Organizations interested in participating in LEARN Harm Reduction must have a primary purpose of serving people living with HIV. Apply here ➡️ https://bit.ly/HarmReductionCohort (scroll to LEARN: Harm Reduction) Details here ➡️ https://bit.ly/LEARNHarmReduction

When it comes to addressing stigma associated with opioid use disorder (OUD), changing the way we talk is so important. KORE emphasizes person-centered language that recognizes individuals with OUD are more than their illness. For more information, check out our Words Matter guide here ---> https://bit.ly/WordsMatterKY #WordsMatterWednesday #endthestigma #hopeandhelp

Attention providers looking to expand access in rural communities: New grant funding is available! Click this link to apply --- >>> https://bit.ly/BHgrant Funding supports the overall goal of improving access to and quality of substance use disorder and other behavioral health care services. Eligible applicants include all domestic public or private, non-profit and for-profit, entities (applicants can be based in metro or suburban settings if services target rural communities). #Funding #GrantFunding #RuralHealth #Support #BehavioralHealth #Prevention #Treatment #Recovery

Recovery support is available - even in times of disaster or crisis! Connect with a peer recovery support specialist today via call or text to 1-888-891-2377 --- or click bit.ly/KYRecoveryLink. All services are available free of charge. #recoverysupport #tornadorelief #recoverylink #help #assistance #TeamKentucky

Looking for a new way to spread some holiday cheer? Spread kindness and help reduce stigma associated with substance use disorder through the examination of language. The National Office of Drug Control Policy recommends using words and phrases that are “person-centered" and avoid language that sounds judgmental or negative. Click this link for a comprehensive resource guide exploring the impact of words and strategies for overcoming stigma -- > https://bit.ly/2WlLkil #Recovery #Prevention #Treatment #OpioidResponse #KORE #Kentucky #EndTheStigma #BehavioralHealth #PublicHealth #MentalHealth

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The Kentucky Opioid Response Effort (KORE) seeks to establish a comprehensive response to Kentucky's opioid crisis by expanding access to opioid prevention, treatment and recovery support services. Housed in the Department for Behavioral Health, Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities in the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, KORE is funded entirely by federal grants (1H79TI080264 and 1H79TI081704) from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).