Floyd County -HEALing Communities Study

05/14/2024

On December 31, 2023, the HEALing Communities Study came to an end. The University of Kentucky, state partners, and local coalitions are now working hard to sustain components of the study. They are also analyzing study data to help our communities, our state, and the nation find ways to best address the opioid overdose crisis.

This page will close at the end of May, but don’t worry! You can still receive updates and access HEALing Communities Study resources through our newly launched website: https://healingstudy.uky.edu/. Visit your community page to download a resource guide, access county-specific data dashboards, and view photos of the incredible work we achieved together.

07/05/2022

We would to send our condolences to the families or the three officers who lost their lives in the tragic events on 6/30. This is a very sad time for our community.

07/01/2022

We will be here at ARH at their farmers market until 1 today. Stop and see us for overdose education and FREE Narcan!

06/30/2022

We would like to thank Necco Foster Care and Counseling for allowing us to provide overdose education and FREE Narcan to their staff today.

If you would like us to provide training to you or your buisness/organization, don’t hesitate to reach out!

06/28/2022

It may be hard to tell whether a person is high or experiencing an . If you aren’t sure, treat it as an and call 911 immediately and give naloxone—you could save a life!
Help save lives – carry and learn how to use it: www.HealTogetherKy.org/floyd

06/24/2022

The street drug supply has always been unpredictable and inconsistent, especially now with contamination. Assume is possible no matter what drug you’re using and practice harm reduction strategies consistently to reduce risk.
Help save lives – carry and learn how to use it: www.HealTogetherKy.org/floyd

06/21/2022

Recognizing an opioid can be difficult. If you aren’t sure, it is best to treat the situation like an overdose—you could save a life. Call 911 immediately Give them naloxone. Do not leave the person alone. Help save lives – carry and learn how to use it: www.HealTogetherKy.org/floyd

06/19/2022

Join us for UNSHAME Kentucky’s next webinar on Thursday, Thursday, June 30 at 12PM CT/1PM ET!

“Improving OUD Treatment for LGBTQ+ Communities” will include a presentation on the societal, familial, internal, and clinical influences on members of the LGBTQ+ community experiencing opioid use disorder (OUD).

Members of the LGBTQ+ community experience substance use disorder at a higher rate than non-LGBTQ+ individuals. To reach this marginalized group, advocates and care providers must make more inclusive, culturally sensitive treatment options and community spaces available to the public that make individuals feels safe and secure.

Featured speakers include Dr. Brian Hurley (he/him), MD, MBA, DFASAM, FAPA, Addiction Physician and Medical Director of the Division of Substance Abuse Prevention and Control in the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health; President-Elect of the American Society of Addiction Medicine - ASAM and aaron guldenschuh-gatten (he/him), MA, Assistant Executive Director of Recovery Cafe Lexington.

Together, we’ll review the minority stress model and mental and physical health disparities affecting LGBTQ+ individuals, explore opioid use disorder in the LGBTQ+ population and available community resources, and evaluate individual and agency practices for LGBTQ+ affirming support services. This event is free and open to all. ASL interpretation and CART provided.

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

06/19/2022

We would like to thank The Floyd County Rescue Squad and The BSCTC Hygeine Program for allowing us to come out and provide Overdose Education this morning!

06/17/2022

Come see us at Highlands ARH for Floyd County Farmer's Market. We are here every 1st and third Friday of the month!

Our Narcan guy is set up today too.

06/16/2022

In 2020, was present in over 60% of all drug deaths in the U.S. Drugs may contain deadly levels of fentanyl, and you wouldn’t be able to see it, taste it, or smell it. Naloxone, given as a nasal spray, can reverse and save a life. Help save lives – carry and learn how to use it: www.HealTogetherKy.org/floyd