Dossier
Letcher County
Coverage of Letcher County in the Nexus archive.
Jamie Maddenperson1The Huborganization1Kentucky River District Health Departmentorganization1opioid settlementtopic1Russell Colemanperson1Trump administrationorganization1Knott Countyplace1Lee Countyplace1Owsley Countyplace1Perry Countyplace1Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administrationorganization1
- Opioid Settlement Money Pays for Services To Battle Addiction in Rural Kentucky
Opioid settlement funds are being used to expand addiction services in rural Kentucky through The Hub, a harm reduction program offering recovery support and essential resources. The initiative, funded by Kentucky's share of a $57.8 billion national settlement, has grown to five counties and includes a new program for incarcerated women's reintegration. However, federal funding for such efforts is being cut under the Trump administration.