Northern Kentucky CARES

Coordinating All Recovery Efforts 

The Northern Kentucky CAREs project will expand access to:

  • Treatment Navigation
  • Peer Support
  • Naloxone
  • Harm Reduction
  • Deflection & Diversion
  • Legal assistance
  • Reentry support

The Northern Kentucky CAREs Team consists of:

  • The Northern Kentucky Office of Drug Control Policy
  • St. Elizabeth Healthcare & St. Elizabeth Physicians
  • SUN Behavioral Health
  • NorthKey Community Care
  • Transitions, Inc.
  • Life Learning Center
  • and more

CAREs is designed to engage people in treatment/recovery for at least one year.  

Team partners ensure prompt, appropriate, and evidence-based services. Systems integration and collaboration will improve continuity of care, remove barriers, and fill service gaps. 

You may meet criteria for engagement with CAREs if: 

  • You reside in Boone, Campbell, Grant, or Kenton County 
  • You are experiencing Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and any co-occurring disorders