Author: People Advocating Recovery

February 2023: Celebrating Black History Month

February 10, 2023 By People Advocating Recovery

Happy Black History month, PAR leaders and supporters!

Throughout this month we are highlighting voices from the Black and Brown communities that are working to bring more awareness and support. We are thrilled to have so many leaders and members from all journeys of recovery, allies, genders, and cultures. We are holding space for YOU and we appreciate all you do for us, in the recovery community.

This month we also celebrated our first ever, inaugural Recovery Advocacy Day! People from across Kentucky came to Frankfort to celebrate recovery and show up for recovery supportive policies. Governor Andy Beshear presented a proclamation to commemorate the day. We are humbled to announce that we had over 250 people in attendance at the advocacy day AND the rally!

We have some exciting developments on our social media and branding. We would like to announce that we have adapted a slightly new logo! We are paying homage to our historical feat by showcasing the helping hands in our new design. What we believe to be paramount in this next chapter of our organization is helping one another to elevate the recovery experience. We are committed to community and being a catalyst for diverse voices. We believe our new brand reflects inclusivity AND disrupts the narrative to share our truth.

Stay tuned for more updates in the coming weeks! We are so thrilled to be working along side you and our partners!

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January 2023: 2023 Is Off And Running

January 9, 2023 By People Advocating Recovery

Happy New Year!

Dear members, leaders and supporters:

We are so excited to be starting the new year with YOU as our supporter! We want to first thank you for everything you have done to support us and our work in 2022! We would not have been able to do this work if it were not for your leadership in your own networks and support.

In 2022, we were able to distribute over 2,275 Narcan kits across the commonwealth! We have established a network of Volunteer Narcan Distributors that are working to ensure every Kentuckian has access to an overdose reverse agent.

Looking to 2023, we hope to have expanded our reach and continue to be the voice of Recovery at every event. Most importantly, we need you to do that. Please consider registering and attending our event, the Recovery Advocacy Day in Frankfort at the Rotunda. This will be a celebration of recovery and a call to action for everyone who has been impact by substance use disorder.

We look forward to seeing you!

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December 2022: Happy Holidays From PAR!

December 7, 2022 By People Advocating Recovery

Happy Holiday season!!

Dear members, leaders and supporters:

We could not be more excited to celebrate this season with you! The holidays can be a mixture of emotions for all of us, so make sure to stay plugged into your networks. Whether you are someone who is in recovery or those that are serving those in recovery, this season is about gratitude, hope and love. Remember that as you embark on your festivities, where ever they may take you!

Here at PAR, we have been working diligently to gear up for the Kentucky General Assembly session, but also – building capacity! We are so excited to announce our newest member of the team, Melissa Allgeier. We are certainly lucky to have her as we prepare for the new year.

We will have some other exciting announcements as we head into the new year, stay tuned!!

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November 2022: November Is Gratitude Month!

November 17, 2022 By People Advocating Recovery

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!

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Caring.com (A Crisis Guide for Caregivers of Seniors with Alzheimer’s or Other Dementia)

November 2, 2022 By People Advocating Recovery

Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia have physical and psychological effects that can make it difficult for seniors to maintain their independence. If you have a loved one with one of these diseases, it’s important to understand the changes that can occur.

October 2022: October Is For Action!

October 7, 2022 By People Advocating Recovery

What an incredible RECOVERY month!

I hope that you had the opportunity to attend one of the amazing events that happened around Kentucky in celebration of recovery month. People Advocating Recovery was present at events across the state. We had the honor of participating on a panel with Governor Andy Beshear in Paducah, speaking at a Rally Celebration with GITT Apparel in London, and celebrating our own Rally for Recovery in Louisville. We will continue to support organizations and partners to host events in September and we hope to see more events in 2023.

How can we capitalize on recovery month? Now is the time that we come together and prepare for the upcoming general assembly session as well as team up with our communities to support one another. The holidays are upon us and what better way to collaborate then to ensure and open line of communication and a welcoming hand to support. Now more than ever our communities need us to come together to ensure there are no gaps in services. As we embark into this season of change and transformation, I hope you remember to collaborate across agencies to increase recovery capital in all sectors of our economy and work spaces.

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