Kentucky Overdose Response Effort (KORE)

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The Kentucky Overdose Response Effort (KORE) seeks to expand and sustain a comprehensive, equitable recovery-oriented system of care to end the opioid epidemic that has reached into every community in Kentucky.

​About KORE

Through federal funding from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), KORE supports the implementation of evidence-based prevention, treatment and recovery supports to effect change at the state, community, family and individual levels.

Find KORE Programs

KORE contracts with more than 70 entities operating numerous prevention, treatment and recovery programs across the state. KORE-funded pa​rtners and services model policies and practices grounded in best practice and compassion.​This KORE program locations ma​p provides an overview of all programs, counties where they are located and a description of services.​​​​

​Notice of Funding Opportunity for Quick Response Teams (QRTs)

As part of the Kentucky Overdose Response Effort (KORE), the Department for Behavioral Health, Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities (DBHDID) will award up to eight grants to support eligible agencies to establish or expand the Quick Response Team (QRT) model in Kentucky.  KORE is soliciting applications from not-for-profit agencies with experience in serving individuals and families experiencing OUD and StimUD to 1) coordinate with local leadership to develop, implement, expand, and sustain QRT partnerships, 2) establish or expand a QRT with access to essential resources and training, and 3) facilitate access to intensive harm reduction, treatment, and recovery services. The application must address how the program will support multiple pathways to recovery, including the use of FDA-approved medications for OUD (MOUD). Applications must be submitted by 5pm ET on November 6th, 2024.  See below application materials for more information.

Application Materials:​

​QRT NOFO Q&A Session:

​An optional Question-and-Answer Session will be held for organizations interested in responding to the QRT NOFO to ask questions about the application.

​​​​Join UNSHAME Kentucky

In partnership with Shatterproof, KORE launched a​ statewide initiative aimed at reducing stigmas associated with opioid use disorder. The effort, known as UNSHAME Kentucky, features stories of recovery, hope and connection among individuals and families all across the commonwealth.

Community-based organizations (CBOs) are central to the success of UNSHAME Kentucky and will play a key role throughout the campaign. These organizations will help educate the public and shine a light on Kentuckians impacted by addiction. If you or your organization is interested in being a part of this effort or you would like to recommend a potential CBO partner, please fill out an assessment form​.

To learn more, visit the UNSHAME Kentucky website, UNSHAME on Facebook, UNSHAME on Twitter or UNSHAME on Instagram.​​​​


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KORE Across the Continuum:

Prevention

Harm Reduction

Treatment 

Recovery

For KORE Funded Partners:

​​​Data Collection and Compliance​​​​

For Help Locating Treatment and Recovery Resources:  

​Find Help Now KY

Additional Related Resources: 

Opioid Response Network

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