PAR-People Advocating Recovery

08/26/2025

Big things are happening for recovery housing in !

The Recovery Kentucky Housing Partnership (RKHP) is stepping into a new era, and we want YOU there when it all begins. 🎉🏡

Event Details:
📅 August 27th, 2025
🕚 11:00 AM
🏛 Kentucky Capitol Annex, Room 169 – Frankfort, KY

Come be part of this milestone moment. Recovery housing is stronger than ever, and the best is yet to come! ✨

08/26/2025

Don’t miss this Chamber Meeting! 📅 Sept 9 | 🕚 11 AM
📍 Isaiah House, Louisville
Topic: Pathways to Recovery: A Community Conversation

08/25/2025

Our Rally co-host and featured sponsor: - Louisville, KY! They’ve been smashing stigma, building community, and creating recovery family vibes in Louisville for almost a decade. And now, they’re bringing that same fire to Rally 4 Recovery 2025.

We couldn’t ask for a better partner in this movement 🎤💪

08/23/2025

Don’t miss the special screening of Beyond the Bridge: A Solution to Homelessness at the Louisville Palace. This powerful film highlights the urgent need for permanent supportive housing and outlines a path for cities to address unsheltered homelessness.

The screening begins at 5:15 PM, followed by a panel discussion at 6:45 PM with the filmmakers and local leaders working on real solutions.

🎟 Tickets: louhomeless.org/beyond-the-bridge-screening-9-4

08/22/2025

Music + Recovery 🎶💜
Healing Appalachia partners with the Matthew Perry Foundation, and PAR will be on the ground volunteering Sept. 19–20 in Ashland, KY.

Read Full article here: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lifestyle/lifestyle-news/matthew-perry-foundation-recovery-music-healing-appalachia-1236348375/?fbclid=IwdGRjcAMTQzJjbGNrAxNCsGV4dG4DYWVtAjExAAEeMuyjLjUZmIld_5D7Y63LAk-iruPuDX3BeFCKbQrWLv8-wGSInjKyiirIRhs_aem_TlZwtviIt3jWy61b49ryCQ

The family-friendly event was founded by Tyler Childers and his team at WhizzbangBAM! and has since distributed more than $1 million to provide a spectrum of prevention, recovery and wellness aid.

08/22/2025

Last chance to join the Healthy Babies Class! If you're pregnant or up to 2 months postpartum, sign up for our final virtual session on:

📅 August 26, 2025
🕚 11:00 AM
💳 Participants will receive a Walmart gift card!
📲 Register at least 48 hours in advance by calling (606) 337-2070 or scanning the QR code.

Open to residents in Bell, Clay, Harlan, Jackson, Knox, Laurel, Rockcastle & Whitley Counties!

08/21/2025

Our first Townsend & Barry Leadership Academy retreat with the 2025–2026 cohort is officially in the books! 📖✨

From thoughtful discussions to creative moments, the retreat was packed with learning, laughter, tears and inspiration. Best of all, our leaders left with stronger connections and a shared vision for what’s ahead.

Now they’re diving into group projects, and we can’t wait to see their ideas come to life. 🌟

08/21/2025

📢 Big news for Hazelwood! Councilwoman Jennifer Chappell has announced the neighborhood will be the next stop for the Building Our Blocks (BOB) initiative this fall. BOB brings city services, volunteer projects, and resources directly to neighborhoods, helping strengthen community and solve issues together.

💡 Hazelwood residents: District 15 staff will begin canvassing on August 23, and you’ll also have a chance to share your ideas at upcoming BOB Pop-Up events:

Sept. 6 | 10 AM – Noon | Save-a-Lot (Taylor Blvd.)
Sept. 23 | 6–8 PM | Save-a-Lot (Taylor Blvd.)
Oct. 4 | 10 AM – Noon | Foxing Books (Bluegrass Ave.)
Want to get involved? Volunteer, sponsor, or share your ideas here ➡️ www.d15bob.com/hazelwood

08/21/2025

🎧 Give this a listen! Dr. Pat Murphy shares insights on what makes opioid addiction treatment successful.

🔗https://soundcloud.com/wfmp-forward-radio/single-payer-radio-dr-pat?utm_source=clipboard&utm_campaign=wtshare&utm_medium=widget&utm_content=https%253A%252F%252Fsoundcloud.com%252Fwfmp-forward-radio%252Fsingle-payer-radio-dr-pat

Dr Pat Murphy on his holistic approach to addiction treatment. James P. Murphy, MD, DFASAM is founder and CEO of Murphy Pain Center. He serves gratis as an Assistant Clinical Professor at the Universi

08/21/2025

Ever wanted to try Tai Chi? Now’s your chance!

Join us this Monday at the Fulton Center for a free session of Tai Chi 4 Recovery with Theresa Knorr!🌿

It is going to be such a wonderful opportunity to engage in restorative activity and mindfulness - all are welcome!

Sign up using the QR code, or the link below:
https://forms.office.com/r/1UT9BSceSe

Feel free to share the flyer! 💜