Community Comes Together to Tackle Addiction in Kentucky River Region: Highlights from the ‘Picking up the Pieces’ Event

The Kentucky River Health Consortium recently held an event called “Picking up the Pieces” at the Perry County Public Library, with the goal of making a positive impact in the Kentucky River Region. The focus of the event was on helping individuals struggling with addiction and chronic diseases such as diabetes. Various entities came together to provide advice and support for families and friends dealing with addiction.

Frances Feltner, Director of the Center of Excellence in Rural Health, emphasized the importance of learning from each other’s experiences and supporting one another during difficult times. Several topics were discussed, including Casey’s Law, a tool that family members can use to help loved ones struggling with addiction. The event featured Andrew, who shared his experience of overcoming substance abuse with the help of his family and Casey’s Law.

Andrew credited his family and Casey’s Law for saving his life after years of struggling with addiction. He highlighted the importance of never giving up on someone who is battling substance abuse. For more information on Casey’s Law or the Kentucky River Health Consortium, visit their respective websites.

The event aimed to raise awareness, provide support, and offer solutions for individuals and families affected by addiction in the Kentucky River Region. It underscored the importance of community support and collaboration in addressing the challenges of addiction and chronic diseases.

Overall, “Picking up the Pieces” was a successful event that brought together various entities to provide much-needed support to those struggling with addiction and chronic diseases in the Kentucky River Region.