Hello members and supporters,
We are well into the month of November and there is a lot to be grateful for!
Across the Commonwealth organizations and agencies are coming together to create innovative solutions to the opioid crisis. If you are not aware, the Opioid Abatement Commission’s application portal went live last month. This portal allows for non-profits to apply for funds that were awarded to Kentucky as a part of the pharmaceutical lawsuit. We can not be more excited for organizations to apply for funds that will help save lives across the Commonwealth.
Additionally, PAR has been actively participating in the commission meetings to discuss possible policy and regulatory changes. We know how vital it is to have Recovery at the table and not just on the menu! We are continuing to fight for more resources in areas that have been detrimentally impacted by the opioid crisis and exacerbated by COVID restrictions. I am pleased to announce the Kentucky Addiction Policy Advocacy Council (KyAPAC) has released the legislative priorities for the 2023 Kentucky General Assembly session. We hope that partners and stakeholders will use this as a roadmap to Recovery supportive policy initiatives that will create recovery equity across all sectors.
We look forward to celebrating this holiday season with more opportunities to share about Recovery and how it is thriving in Kentucky!
Warm regards,
-Tara Hyde