Alternative Sentencing Worker program-DPA

Alternative Sentencing Worker program-DPA Within the Defender Services Branch is the Department of Public Advocacy’s Alternative Sentencing Worker Program .

Through a referral process, DPA attorneys and ASWs identify individuals who suffer from substance abuse and/or mental health disorders.

05/31/2026

⚠️Drug Overdose Alert⚠️ Between May 21 and May 27, 2026, Fayette County experienced a concerning rise in drug-related incidents, reporting 33 nonfatal and 1 fatal suspected drug overdose EMS encounters. It is vital for individuals using drugs in the area to exercise caution. ODMAP monitors these encounters to pinpoint overdose clusters in Kentucky and issues alerts when a county experiences an unusual spike in nonfatal drug overdose-related EMS encounters within a 24-hour timeframe. Currently, Bourbon County has reported 3 overdoses from last Thursday to this Thursday, contributing to a total of 8 cases this month.

What You Can Do:
▪️Call 911 if you suspect an overdose.
▪️Keep naloxone readily available; it can reverse overdoses from
various substances, including those containing fentanyl.
▪️Visit local health departments for overdose prevention supplies.
▪️Advocate for naloxone distribution sites.
▪️Reach out to 1-800-696-1996 for overdose prevention services.
▪️Seek support for Substance Use Disorder at findhelpnowky.org
or call the appropriate numbers for assistance.
▪️Check in on others to share this important information.

05/24/2026

Nathaniel Mission is hosting its 2026 Second-Chance Job Fair! This year’s event will take place on May 28th. Resume help @ 10 a.m. Job Fair starts at 11 a.m.

ASW’s from the Southern Region were able to tour ARIA last week. During the tour the ASW’s learned about the services of...
05/07/2026

ASW’s from the Southern Region were able to tour ARIA last week. During the tour the ASW’s learned about the services offered by thier multiple facilities. Thank you to ARIA for inviting us to tour.

05/01/2026

Kentucky recorded its fourth consecutive year of declining overdose deaths in 2025, with a 22.9% decrease compared with the previous year and a 50.8% decrease from 2021, Gov. Andy Beshear announced April 30.

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Find Help Now is Kentucky's one-stop resource to make the journey of addiction recovery easier. If you or someone you know needs assistance, visit here: https://findhelpnowky.org/

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