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August 07, 2026
Helping counties navigate complex systems together
Meeting connects local leaders wanting to improve substance abuse outcomes
July 31, 2026
Putting hope to work
Kentucky county leaders share lessons, hope at national opioid summit
July 16, 2026
Meade, Pike and Wolfe counties earn Recovery Ready certification
Communities demonstrate commitment to substance use disorder treatment
June 12, 2026
Barren, Trigg counties organize opioid abatement committees
Guidance available for forming similar advisory committees.
May 08, 2026
‘Meaningful change isn’t some distant goal—it’s already within reach’
Leaders, partners address opioid crisis at KOSN kickoff.
April 30, 2026
Kentucky sees 4th consecutive year of decline in overdose deaths
Lowest number of deaths related to drug overdose since 2014
April 23, 2026
Nearly $34 million in grants awarded to fight drug epidemic
Funding awarded to prevention, treatment and research programs
March 26, 2026
20 counties selected for KACo Opioid Solutions Network
New leadership program will help counties maximize settlement funds