KY HELP Statewide Call Center extends weekday hours

KY HELP Statewide Call Center extends weekday hours

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To better serve Kentuckians seeking assistance related to substance use issues, the KY HELP Statewide Call Center has expanded its hours of operation by 90 minutes effective January 2, 2024.Screening & Referral Specialists will now be available from 7 am to 10 pm...
UNITE honors Board Member Cheryl Hickman

UNITE honors Board Member Cheryl Hickman

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LONDON – Operation UNITE recognized long-time Board member Cheryl Hickman with an appreciation award during its monthly Board meeting December 19.  Tom Vicini, President & CEO, along with Board Chair Jackie Steele, made the award presentation virtually due to...
UNITE collects 3,691 pounds of medications

UNITE collects 3,691 pounds of medications

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Operation UNITE collected and disposed of more than 1.8 tons of old, unwanted, or expired medications during the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s 25th National Prescription Take-Back Day on October 28.The 3,691 pounds of medications turned in by UNITE – Unlawful...
2022-23 ‘UNITE Clubs of the Year’ announced

2022-23 ‘UNITE Clubs of the Year’ announced

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Operation UNITE has selected 11 UNITE Clubs for their outstanding performance during the 2022-23 school year.Winning schools are:Adams Middle School (Floyd County)Evarts Elementary/Middle School (Harlan County)Harlan Elementary School, grade 4 (Harlan County)Hayes...
KY holds inaugural opioid symposium

KY holds inaugural opioid symposium

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LEXINGTON – There is hope.That message was dominant among the 450 folks focused on substance use, treatment, and recovery who gathered for Kentucky’s first opioid symposium at the Central Bank Center October 9-10.A broad spectrum of stakeholders —...