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Recovery Month Rally
September 22, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm EDT
Recovery Community Centers, State Leaders Prepare for Annual Recovery Month Celebration
FRANKFORT, KY (July 31, 2023) – In honor of Recovery Month, an annual health observance celebrating Americans in recovery from substance use disorder (SUD), members of Kentucky’s recovery community, state leaders, and health officials are planning an event to take place at the Capitol in Frankfort on Sept. 22. Along with numerous community partners, the event will feature inspirational stories of hope and resilience along with free access to naloxone, information about SUD and recovery support programs, second chance employment, and health care access. All Kentuckians are encouraged to attend.
Festivities will begin at 9 a.m. on the grounds of the Capitol where visitors will gather information from a variety of programs and services; employers; and health and human service programs, including Kentucky Medicaid, the Kentucky Department for Public Health, the Kentucky Opioid Response Effort, the Kentucky Office of Drug Control Policy, and Recovery Community Centers from around the state. The Kentucky Department for Public Health (KDPH) will provide training and free access to naloxone, a medication used to reverse an opioid-related overdose.
In addition to outdoor festivities, visitors can hear stories of recovery and resilience, which will be shared at noon in the Capitol Rotunda. State leaders will also provide remarks and share updates on policies and programs that support Kentucky’s recovery community.
About Recovery Month
National Recovery Month (Recovery Month), which started in 1989, is a national observance held every September to promote and support new evidence-based treatment and recovery practices, the nation’s strong and proud recovery community, and the dedication of service providers and communities who make recovery in all its forms possible. To learn more or view, visit the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration website.
What Can You Do?
Recovery Month is for everyone! A great way to participate is by carrying naloxone and being prepared to prevent overdoses in your community. Many health plans cover naloxone, which can be obtained at many pharmacies around the state without a prescription. The overdose-reversing medication is covered for all Kentucky Medicaid members with no co-pay. To learn more or find a location to obtain naloxone, visit ODCP’s website. For more stories from Kentucky’s recovery community, visit UNSHAME Kentucky.
