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KACo Opioid Settlement Resource Library 2
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
November 25, 2025
Kentucky counties reach 100% compliance with new opioid settlement reporting system
KACo provided one-on-one technical assistance, direct support and statewide virtual trainings to help counties prepare for and complete the new reporting requirements.
October 17, 2025
Get ready for the 2026 opioid abatement grant cycle
Hear directly from the Kentucky Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission on how to craft a successful grant proposal.
September 12, 2025
Webinar recap: Regional collaboration in action
By investing in training, strengthening cross-system coordination, and building partnerships, counties can expand their capacity and create strategies with measurable impact.
September 05, 2025
Governor certifies six counties as Recovery Ready Communities
Thirty-one counties are now Recovery Ready
September 04, 2025
Kentucky Opioid Symposium set for Oct. 13-14
County officials eligible for 9.5 training credit hours
August 28, 2025
Kentuckians unite in purple to support Overdose Awareness Day
Counties encouraged to honor lives lost, share resources and highlight recovery progress
August 19, 2025
Recovery Ready Communities Spotlight – DLG Conference Recap
At last week’s Governor's Local Issues Conference, county leaders took a closer look at how opioid settlement funds can be leveraged to build lasting systems of care through the Recovery Ready Communities (RRC) framework.
August 01, 2025
Advisory committees can assist fiscal courts with opioid settlement spending recommendations
Committees can help counties make informed, strategic and transparent decisions
