In Quincy, Mass., first responders carry kits that have saved over 200 lives since 2010, and nationwide these kits have saved more than 10,000 lives. Currently, Kentucky’s first responders cannot carry such kits – and every year Kentuckians die because of this. In North Carolina and 20 other states, laws have been enacted to encourage…
Advocacy Update: 2015 legislative session packed full of promise for improving delivery of care in behavioral health
The 2015 Kentucky Legislative Session has the opportunity to have a significant impact on the behavioral health community in Kentucky. From front page stories like the heroin epidemic to licensing and reimbursement issues, our legislators are considering action to improve the delivery of care in the increasingly important behavioral health sector. The legislative session kicked…