Kentucky River Regional Prevention Center

03/23/2026

Youth in Jackson 👀🧩

Do you like riddles? Do you enjoy scavenger hunts? 🔍✨

Then make sure you’re watching our page tomorrow because we’ve got an exciting announcement coming your way! A fun new challenge is on the horizon, and you won’t want to miss what’s being planned for local youth right here in Jackson.

Get ready to think, solve, explore, and have some fun around town 🗺️🎉

Stay tuned tomorrow for all the details!

03/23/2026

03/23/2026

💙 Support for Moms & Moms-to-Be — KY Moms Program 💙
Are you expecting or a new mom with a baby up to 1 year old? The KY Moms Program offers free, voluntary, and confidential services designed to support you and your baby.
✨ Our services include:
👶 Prevention Services
Available to any expectant or new mom. Focuses on education, support, and connections to community resources.
🤍 Selective Services
For moms who may have certain risk factors related to substance use and could benefit from additional support and classes.
🌱 Case Management Services
For moms with a current or past substance use diagnosis who may need more individualized, ongoing support.
🎁 Many participants may also be eligible for incentives, such as gift cards, baby items, and other helpful supplies.
📞 Want to learn more or see which services may be a good fit?
Contact our Case Manager:
Alicia Gaddis
📱 606.428.4062
You’re not alone — support is here. 💕

03/22/2026

❤️‍⚕️ Today is National Healthcare Rights Day ❤️‍⚕️

Healthcare is not a privilege — it’s a human right.

National Healthcare Rights Day is a reminder that every person deserves access to safe, affordable, respectful, and equitable care — no matter their race, income, gender identity, disability status, immigration status, or zip code.

🩺 Know your rights:
• The right to receive clear information about your diagnosis and treatment
• The right to informed consent and to ask questions
• The right to privacy and confidentiality
• The right to respectful, nondiscriminatory care
• The right to seek a second opinion

Too many communities still face barriers — from cost and insurance gaps to language access and systemic bias. Today we advocate for transparency, accountability, and health equity so that no one is left behind.

Your voice matters. Your body matters. Your care matters.

Let’s continue pushing for systems that protect dignity, promote access, and center patients in every decision.

03/21/2026

On March 21 (3/21), we recognize the uniqueness of the triplication of the 21st chromosome — and we celebrate the incredible individuals who bring joy, strength, and perspective to our world every single day.

🌎 Here’s why this day matters:
• Down syndrome occurs in about 1 in every 700 babies born in the United States.
• There are an estimated 6 million people worldwide living with Down syndrome.
• With proper medical care, early intervention, and inclusive support, life expectancy has increased dramatically — from 25 years in the 1980s to 60+ years today.

But today isn’t just about statistics. It’s about inclusion. It’s about opportunity. It’s about recognizing ability, celebrating achievements, and ensuring every person with Down syndrome has access to education, healthcare, employment, and community without barriers.

💬 Let’s challenge stereotypes.
🤝 Let’s promote true inclusion.
🧦 And don’t forget to rock your colorful or mismatched socks to spark conversations and show support!

Every voice matters. Every life adds value. Every person deserves respect and opportunity.

03/20/2026

Today we recognize National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, a time to honor, uplift, and stand in solidarity with Native communities across the country.

Indigenous peoples have always carried strength, resilience, and deep-rooted traditions of care for one another. Yet Native communities continue to face disproportionate impacts from HIV and barriers to healthcare access, including stigma, limited resources, and historical inequities. Awareness is not just about statistics — it is about people, families, culture, and community.

On this day, we amplify Native voices, support culturally grounded prevention and treatment programs, and commit to breaking the silence around HIV. Testing is empowerment. Education is protection. Compassion is medicine.

Let’s honor the spirit of our Native relatives by promoting health equity, encouraging open conversations, and ensuring access to care without shame or judgment.

We remember those we’ve lost. We support those living with HIV. We fight for a future where Native communities thrive.

03/19/2026

😂🎉 National Let’s Laugh Day 🎉😂

Today is your official reminder to loosen up, laugh loud, and let joy take up space. Life can be heavy, schedules can be packed, and stress can sneak in quietly — but laughter has a way of cutting through all of it in the best possible way.

A real, belly-deep laugh lowers stress, boosts your mood, and even strengthens your immune system. It connects us. It softens hard days. It reminds us not to take everything so seriously.

Watch the silly video. Call the friend who makes you cry-laugh. Share the inside joke. Tell the embarrassing story. Giggle at yourself. Laugh until your cheeks hurt.

Joy is not a distraction — it’s fuel.

So today, find a reason. Or better yet, be the reason someone else laughs. 😄💛

03/18/2026

🌍♻️ Global Recycling Day ♻️🌍

Today we celebrate the power of turning yesterday’s waste into tomorrow’s resources. Global Recycling Day is a reminder that what we throw away doesn’t just disappear — it has impact. And the good news? So do we.

Recycling isn’t just about sorting plastic from paper. It’s about protecting our air, conserving our water, saving energy, and giving valuable materials a second life instead of sending them to landfills. Every bottle recycled, every cardboard box flattened, every aluminum can tossed in the right bin helps reduce pollution and preserve the planet for future generations.

Small habits create big change. Rinse your containers. Check local recycling guidelines. Choose products made from recycled materials. Bring reusable bags. Support businesses that prioritize sustainability. It all adds up.

The Earth gives us everything — today is a perfect reminder to give something back. 🌱

Let’s recycle right. Let’s reduce waste. Let’s be part of the solution. ♻️💚

03/17/2026

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! 🍀

May you find your pot of gold — even if it’s not at the end of a rainbow.

Maybe your “gold” looks like laughter around the table.
Maybe it’s good health.
Maybe it’s a new opportunity you didn’t see coming.
Maybe it’s simply peace of mind.

The luck of the Irish isn’t just about four-leaf clovers and leprechauns — it’s about hope, resilience, and believing that something good could be just around the corner.

Today, wear the green, make a wish, and keep your eyes open. You never know where your rainbow might lead.

Here’s to unexpected blessings, bright beginnings, and a little extra luck finding its way to you. 🍀✨

03/16/2026

Today is National Freedom of Information Day 🇺🇸

A reminder that transparency matters.
Access matters.
Truth matters.

Freedom of Information isn’t just a policy — it’s a principle. It protects the public’s right to know how decisions are made, how tax dollars are spent, and how systems meant to serve us are actually functioning.

An informed public is a powerful public.

Freedom of Information laws help journalists investigate, researchers uncover facts, advocates push for change, and everyday citizens ask important questions. Accountability doesn’t happen in silence — it happens in the light.

Transparency builds trust.
Access strengthens democracy.
Information empowers people.

Today, we recognize the importance of open records, ethical governance, and the right to seek answers without fear or barriers.

Because knowledge isn’t something we should have to fight for — it’s something we deserve.

03/15/2026

We all know 911.
We don’t hesitate to call it in an emergency.

Mental health emergencies deserve the same urgency.

988 is the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline.
It should be just as easy to remember — and just as normal to use — as dialing 911.

If someone is struggling with thoughts of su***de, overwhelming anxiety, emotional distress, substance use crisis, or just feels like they can’t keep going, 988 connects them to trained counselors 24/7. Free. Confidential. No judgment.

You can:
• Call
• Text
• Or chat online

You don’t have to be on the edge of disaster to reach out. You don’t have to “prove” your pain is serious enough.

We call 911 for chest pain.
We should feel just as comfortable calling 988 for heartache.

Mental health is health.
Crisis is crisis.
Help should be easy to reach.

Save 988 in your phone. Share it. Talk about it. Normalize it.

Because asking for help should feel as routine — and as supported — as dialing 911. 💛