Louisville Recovery Community Connection

01/12/2026

TODAYS THE DAY! We hope to see you there!!

📣 Join Louisville Recovery Community Connection, Helping Evolve Recovery & YPR - Louisville, KY for a creative night of vision, goals, and community. 🎨 All supplies are FREE!

📅 January 12 • 7:30 PM
📍 1700 S 5th Street Louisville, KY 40208

We’ll explore how dreaming big and setting intentions strengthens our Recovery journey. 💜🖤 Come create, connect, and step into your next chapter!

01/12/2026

✨ Join Us for Day of Empathy 2026! ✨

We’re coming together at the Kentucky State Capitol on Thursday, March 5, 2026 to celebrate a huge milestone for our Commonwealth — the passage of automated expungement and the power of community-driven change. 💙

Day of Empathy 2026 will uplift the voices of directly impacted Kentuckians, honor the bipartisan leaders and Clean Slate KY Coalition members who made this moment possible, and celebrate how far we’ve come in removing barriers to opportunity.

📣 Press Conference: 10:30–11:30 AM (Capitol Annex, Room 171)

🍽️ Celebration Lunch & Expungement Sign-Ups: 11:45 AM–1:00 PM (Room 113)

📝 Goodwill will be onsite to help folks sign up for upcoming expungement clinics.

Whether you’re directly impacted, an advocate, service provider, or ally — we’d love to celebrate this moment with you.

👉 RSVP here:
https://www.mobilize.us/dream/event/879039/

⚠️ Please note: A state-issued photo ID is required to enter the Capitol Annex.
Let’s honor the work, the people, and the progress — and keep building a Kentucky where second chances are real. 🌱

Join the Clean Slate Kentucky Coalition for Day of Empathy 2026 at the Kentucky State Capitol as we celebrate the passage of automated expungement and honor the bipartisan leaders and community advocates who made it possible. The event includes a press conference, community celebration lunch, and on...

01/12/2026

📣 Join Louisville Recovery Community Connection, Helping Evolve Recovery & YPR - Louisville, KY for a creative night of vision, goals, and community. 🎨 All supplies are FREE!

📅 January 12 • 7:30 PM
📍 1700 S 5th Street Louisville, KY 40208

We’ll explore how dreaming big and setting intentions strengthens our Recovery journey. 💜🖤 Come create, connect, and step into your next chapter!

01/12/2026

🎉 Kit Making Party! 🎉

Join us for a hands-on Kit Making Party, hosted by Louisville Recovery Community Connection in partnership with the Kentucky Harm Reduction Coalition, focused on saving lives and supporting our community 💜

📅 Thursday, January 15, 2026

⏰ 5:30–7:00 PM

📍 LRCC 1700 S. 5th St

Come help assemble harm reduction kits, connect with like-minded folks, and be part of life-saving work in Louisville. No experience needed — just bring yourself and your compassion.

🍪 Snacks and refreshments will be provided!

✅ No sign-up needed — just show up!
Can’t make it but still want to help?

💙 Donate to support overdose prevention efforts:

👉 kyhrc.org/save-a-life-for-40/

All are welcome. Let’s build safety, care, and community together. ✨

01/10/2026

Yesterday our Team made the trip to Lexington to take part in a training led by Voices Of Hope-Lexington, Inc. .

It was great seeing everybody and we are excited for 2026!

Voices of Hope and Kentucky Overdose Response Effort hosted a group of RCC leaders from across the state for a training at our Recovery Community Center in Lexington on Friday. We’re always more than happy to open our doors and share knowledge that helps recovery thrive across Kentucky!

01/09/2026

Youth & Gambling: Teens Are Betting Younger Than Ever

Gambling isn’t just happening in casinos anymore — it’s showing up in places many parents don’t expect: sports betting apps, video games, and even online trading of “skins” and virtual items.

More teens are getting exposed to gambling at younger ages, often without realizing that what feels like a game can carry real risks. Early gambling can lead to unhealthy patterns over time, including financial stress, emotional struggles, and a higher chance of addiction.

What youth gambling can look like today:

🎮 Loot boxes and “chance-based” purchases in video games
📱 Sports betting through apps and social media influence
🕹️ Skins betting and esports wagers using virtual items
👥 Betting with friends in fantasy leagues or online pools

Why it matters:

The earlier young people start gambling, the more likely it can become a long-term issue. That’s why early education and open conversations at home and in schools are so important.

✅ Talk with your child about gambling — especially online and in gaming
✅ Watch for signs of risky behavior (hiding spending, mood changes, secrecy)
✅ Encourage healthy hobbies and digital boundaries

📌 Resources and support are available at bit.ly/42AUB9h

If you’re worried about someone you care about, you’re not alone — help is out there.

01/09/2026

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ANOTHER UPDATED MEETING SCHEDULE!

Our mission to foster inclusivity and support the ENTIRE recovery community is growing even more!

We hope the LGBTQ+🏳️‍🌈 recovery community & allies will come to our newest meeting thursdays at 6:30 pm:

Ice 🧊Queens 👑!

01/08/2026

📢Exciting Announcement: RECOVERY ADVOCACY DAY 2026📢 happening February 11, 2026

We are thrilled to announce that our annual Recovery Advocacy Day will be held this year at the Thorn Hill Education Center in Frankfort, Kentucky! Mark your calendars for a powerful day of connection, education, and advocacy as we come together to champion recovery and support our community.

This vital event provides a platform for individuals, families, and organizations to share their voices, learn about crucial resources, and collaborate on initiatives that strengthen our advocacy efforts.

We still have a limited number of sponsorship tables available for $500 each. Sponsoring a table is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your organization's commitment to recovery, connect with a dedicated audience, and directly contribute to the success of Recovery Advocacy Day. Your support helps us continue our mission and expand our reach.

To secure your sponsorship table or learn more about how you can get involved, please email Melissa Allgeier at melissa@kypar.org or visithttp://bit.ly/RAD2026 .

Let's make Recovery Advocacy Day 2026 our most impactful yet! We can't wait to see you there.

01/08/2026

01/08/2026

✨ Join Us for Day of Empathy 2026! ✨

We’re coming together at the Kentucky State Capitol on Thursday, March 5, 2026 to celebrate a huge milestone for our Commonwealth — the passage of automated expungement and the power of community-driven change. 💙

Day of Empathy 2026 will uplift the voices of directly impacted Kentuckians, honor the bipartisan leaders and Clean Slate KY Coalition members who made this moment possible, and celebrate how far we’ve come in removing barriers to opportunity.

📣 Press Conference: 10:30–11:30 AM (Capitol Annex, Room 171)

🍽️ Celebration Lunch & Expungement Sign-Ups: 11:45 AM–1:00 PM (Room 113)

📝 Goodwill will be onsite to help folks sign up for upcoming expungement clinics.

Whether you’re directly impacted, an advocate, service provider, or ally — we’d love to celebrate this moment with you.

👉 RSVP here:
https://www.mobilize.us/dream/event/879039/

⚠️ Please note: A state-issued photo ID is required to enter the Capitol Annex.

Let’s honor the work, the people, and the progress — and keep building a Kentucky where second chances are real. 🌱

Join the Clean Slate Kentucky Coalition for Day of Empathy 2026 at the Kentucky State Capitol as we celebrate the passage of automated expungement and honor the bipartisan leaders and community advocates who made it possible. The event includes a press conference, community celebration lunch, and on...

01/08/2026

🟦 Stay Informed: What’s Happening in Frankfort Matters Here at Home

Kentucky’s General Assembly is in session — and the decisions being made right now can directly impact substance use treatment, recovery housing, mental health services, and community resources across Kentucky.

Whether you’re a citizen, advocate, provider, or someone personally impacted… staying informed is one of the most powerful tools we have.

🔍 Track Bills & Read Legislation
✅ Kentucky Legislature (official bills + updates):
https://legislature.ky.gov/Legislation/Pages/default.aspx

✅ Bill Watch (free tracking + alerts):
https://www.kentucky.gov/services/pages/billwatch.aspx

✅ Find Your Legislator (by address):
https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/findyourlegislator/findyourlegislator.html

📺 Watch the General Assembly Live
📌 KET livestreams House & Senate proceedings
📌 LRC livestreams committee meetings on YouTube
https://legislature.ky.gov/Public%20Services/PIO/Pages/Live-Streams.aspx

🏡 If You Work in Recovery, Watch for Bills on:
🔹 Recovery housing standards/certification
🔹 Treatment access & Medicaid policy changes
🔹 Behavioral health funding & crisis services
🔹 Workforce development (peers, clinicians, SUD counselors)
🔹 Criminal legal changes & diversion options
🔹 Insurance parity & mental health coverage
🔹 Supportive housing, reentry, and community-based care

⚠️ Many bills sound “technical,” but they often determine whether services expand or shrink in our communities.

📞 Contact Jefferson County Legislators
Call the Legislative Message Line: 1-800-372-7181
They’ll deliver your message to your elected officials.

💬 Staying informed is civic power.
You don’t have to be a politician to be involved — just knowing what’s being filed and who’s voting helps protect and strengthen recovery supports in Kentucky.

01/07/2026

If making changes to your substance use is part of your goals, please know that you’re not alone and help is available. Take the first step: Connect with resources or reach out for support. Visit findtreatment.gov