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KACo Opioid Settlement Resource Library
This resource library contains links to settlement resources, including the settlement agreement and distribution schedules, information about the Kentucky Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission, resources from NACo and John Hopkins University. This page will be updated as more information and resources become available.
You can submit questions about the opioid settlement here.
Frequently Asked Questions
This page is updated frequently with the latest questions and answers for county officials as they navigate their opioid settlement funds.
Check out the FAQ here.
This page is updated frequently with the latest questions and answers for county officials as they navigate their opioid settlement funds.
Check out the FAQ here.
Settlement Resources
- Acceptable uses of funds
- Lauren Carr's presentation (June 12, 2024) - Maximizing Impact: Best Practices and Toolkit for Opioid Settlement Funds
- J&J Master Settlement Agreement
- Distributor Master Settlement Agreement
- National Opioid Settlement
- Exhibit E
- KY Payment Allocation Distributors Year 1 – PDF
- KY Payment Allocation Distributors Year 2 - PDF
- KY Payment Allocation Distributors Year 3 - PDF
- ky-payment-allocations-janssen-payments-1-and-2-plus-accelerated-3-through-5 – PDF
- ky-payment-allocations-janssen-payment-year-2-payment-3 – PDF
- Non-Opioid Remediation Use Reporting
NACo-Approved Strategies Quick Guides
- Medication-Assisted Treatment (“MAT”) for Opioid Use Disorder
- Syringe Services Programs
- Effective Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder for Incarcerated Populations
- Treatment and Recovery for Pregnant and Parenting People
- Naloxone to Reverse Opioid Overdose
- Post-Overdose Response Teams
- Treatment for Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
- Increasing Access to Evidence-Based Treatment
- The Principles Quick Guide to Removing Policy Barriers
Settlement Toolkit & Resources
- NACo Opioid Solutions Center
- Opioid Overdose Reduction Continuum of Care Approach
- LAPPA – Performance Measures for MAT in Correctional Settings
- LAPPA – Peer Support Services in Justice and Public Safety Settings
- Bloom Kentucky – Opioid Settlement Planning Toolkit
- Vital Strategies – Guide for Community Advocates on the Opioid Settlement Kentucky
- NACo Youth-Focused Prevention
- NACo Warm Hand-Off Programs
- NACo Linkage to Care Across County Systems
Sample Documents
Opioid Settlement News
May 17, 2024
A roadmap to healing: The crucial role of needs assessments in opioid abatement planning
Identifying your community’s specific challenges can help determine how best to utilize funding
May 10, 2024
Dept. of Justice reiterates guidance on use of medication in jails for opioid use disorder
The Americans with Disabilities Act protects people in recovery
May 03, 2024
Opioid settlement update: $85 million released to the state, counties and cities
Funds must be used for opioid abatement efforts
April 22, 2024
KACo hosts training on opioid settlement fund best practices
Watch a recording of the class.
April 10, 2024
Counties, cities to receive opioid settlement payment this month
Latest distribution totals more than $3 million
March 12, 2024
AG Coleman to Opioid Commission: This is a Spark of Hope
Attorney General Russell Coleman delivered the following remarks to the Kentucky Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission today (Mar. 12) outlining his priorities for fighting the drug addiction crisis:
February 13, 2024
Attorney General Coleman sues Kroger regarding opioid crisis
Kentucky has been hit hard by the opioid crisis, and the consequences have caused suffering and grief for many families.
December 20, 2022
Counties receive first payments from opioid settlement
Counties should receive a total of seven payments this month (Dec. 2022), including two from the Distributor’s settlement and five from the J&J settlement.
