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Opioid

Advancing Local Solutions: Best Practices for Opioid Settlement Implementation

Date: July 29, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM-3:00 PM Eastern
Location: KACo HQ, 400 Englewood Dr., Frankfort, KY 40601
Cost: $25 member/ $35 non-member
This one-day, in-person training is designed to support county leaders and stakeholders in maximizing the impact of opioid settlement funds through proven local strategies. Attendees will learn best practices for forming advisory groups, supporting recovery housing, and building strong recovery ecosystems. Participants will receive important updates from the Kentucky Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission (KYOAAC) on upcoming regulatory changes and compliance requirements. The day includes an immersive visit and lunch at Recovery Café Frankfort to see community-based recovery in action. The session concludes with a facilitated discussion to share ideas, challenges, and strategies from across the Commonwealth.
Agenda

9:00 – 9:15 AM Opening Remarks & Agenda Setting
Speakers:
Sydney Blodgett, Member Engagement, KACo
Members of the Opioid Solutions Leadership Network

9:15 – 10:00 AM Opioid Settlement Updates: State & Local Landscape 
Speakers: 
Jessie Halladay & Jessica Bowman, Staff, Kentucky Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission (KYOAAC) 
Facilitated by KACo 


10:00 – 10:45 AM KYARR: Recovery Housing Models & Local Ordinances 
Speaker:
Dane Prieston, JD, Executive Director, Kentucky Alliance of Recovery Residences (KYARR) 


10:45 – 11:30 AM Break & Travel to Recovery Café Frankfort 


11:30 AM – 1:30 PM Recovery Café Programming, Networking & Lunch 


1:30 – 2:00 PM Travel Back to KACo 


2:00 – 2:45 PM KACo Materials: Advisory Groups & Local Impact 
Speakers:
Lauren Carr, Opioid Settlement Advisor, KACo
Amanda Hall, Senior Director of Campaigns, Dream.org 


2:45 – 3:00 PM Open Discussion: What’s Working? What’s Next? 
Facilitator: Lauren Carr, KACo 

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400 Englewood Drive, Frankfort, KY 40601
Phone: 502-223-7667 • 800-264-5226 • Fax: 502-223-1502
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