Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Archives

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month; Kentucky offers resources for those in need

September 19, 2025September 18, 20250

This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide, please call or text the National Suicide…

988 help ‘still there’ for Kentuckians despite loss of dedicated LGBTQ+ support option

September 8, 2025September 7, 20250

This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide, please call or text the National Suicide and…

While alcohol consumption shows marked decline across U.S., Kentucky sees only slight decrease

August 31, 2025August 30, 20250

By Tom Latek Kentucky Today While studies show alcohol consumption dropping in much of the United States during a 10-year…

Kentucky receives grant to assist in preparation for new 988 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

May 23, 2021May 22, 20210

Kentucky has received $340,000 in grant funding to assist with planning and logistics for the nationwide transition to a simplified…

Grant will help UK Cooperative Extension Service expand opioid prevention and recovery efforts

November 17, 2019November 16, 20190

By Katie Pratt University of Kentucky The University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service recently received more than $1 million to…

Former UK star Rex Chapman teams up for National Recovery Month event in Paintsville Sept. 21

September 2, 2019August 31, 20190

Kentucky Health News Every September, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration sponsors National Recovery Month to increase awareness…

New app aims to improve addiction treatment in the region by building network of peer support

April 16, 2019April 15, 20190

Realworks, in conjunction with Interact for Health, St. Elizabeth Healthcare, InquisitHealth and local substance abuse treatment providers, today announced the…